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1970s Organic Modern Wood Sculpture
1970s Organic Modern Wood Sculpture

1970s Organic Modern Wood Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Organic Modern Wood Sculpture 11 long x 1 d x 4 w Original vintage, refer to listed images.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture
Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture

Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Post-Modern Wood Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool and unique vintage post-modern wood sculpture, circa 1967. The industrial looking

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood Sculptures Raul Varneric
Modern Wood Sculptures Raul Varneric

Modern Wood Sculptures Raul Varneric

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wood Sculpture having a wing form with a sphere resting on a triangular

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis
Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis

Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis

By Pierre Sarkis

Located in Guatemala City, Central America

Modern wood sculpture wall screen by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Inspired in the rhythm

Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Modern Wood Sculpture of Nude, Average Man 1970s
Modern Wood Sculpture of Nude, Average Man 1970s

Modern Wood Sculpture of Nude, Average Man 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A lifesize sculpture of a nude. Done in a modern stylized manner. Lucite base included, looks great

Category

Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Organic Modern Wood Sculpture "Vestibule" Andrew Plum, Circa 2008
Abstract Organic Modern Wood Sculpture "Vestibule" Andrew Plum, Circa 2008

Abstract Organic Modern Wood Sculpture "Vestibule" Andrew Plum, Circa 2008

By Andrew Plum

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique hand-carved wooden sculpture, titled "Vestibule". This piece was made in 2007 at the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No7 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No7 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No7 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” Sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No8 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No8 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No8 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No2 by Joel Escalona
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No2 by Joel Escalona

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No2 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona. Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects

Category

2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Self-Embrace, Mid-Century American Modern Wood Sculpture by Needle, Ca. 1960
Self-Embrace, Mid-Century American Modern Wood Sculpture by Needle, Ca. 1960

Self-Embrace, Mid-Century American Modern Wood Sculpture by Needle, Ca. 1960

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT SCULPTURE Crafted with great taste and skill by an unidentified sculptor (signed 'Needle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door

Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Modern Design Wood Sculpture
Modern Design Wood Sculpture

Modern Design Wood Sculpture

By Sebastiano Bottos

Located in Pordenone, IT

" Pandora " wood modern sculpture. This magnificent wood sculpture will add a mesmerizing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Poseidon, a Metallic Blue, Petrol & Teal Green Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood
Poseidon, a Metallic Blue, Petrol & Teal Green Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood

Poseidon, a Metallic Blue, Petrol & Teal Green Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood

By Bethany Wood

Located in London, GB

'Poseidon' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood. An equal passion for painting

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sap, a Unique Rich Amber & Petrol Metallic Blue Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood
Sap, a Unique Rich Amber & Petrol Metallic Blue Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood

Sap, a Unique Rich Amber & Petrol Metallic Blue Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood

By Bethany Wood

Located in London, GB

'Sap' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood. An equal passion for painting

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Abstract Sculpture Modern Bronze and Wood
Abstract Sculpture Modern Bronze and Wood

Abstract Sculpture Modern Bronze and Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A quite unique modern sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand-carved Jackfruit Wood Tiger Sculpture with hand-painted detailing
Vintage Hand-carved Jackfruit Wood Tiger Sculpture with hand-painted detailing

Vintage Hand-carved Jackfruit Wood Tiger Sculpture with hand-painted detailing

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This vintage hand-carved tiger sculpture, crafted from the rich, golden hues of jackfruit wood

Category

20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece
Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece

Black Wood Elephant Sculpture, Modern Accent Piece

Located in San Francisco, US

This black wood elephant sculpture on block is a refined accent piece that adds quiet

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970 Gianni Pinna Italian Modern Art Wood Sculpture
1970 Gianni Pinna Italian Modern Art Wood Sculpture

1970 Gianni Pinna Italian Modern Art Wood Sculpture

By Gianni Pinna

Located in Brescia, IT

Gianni Pinna 1970 Wood Modern Sculpture Artist Sign engraved Very Good Condiction

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Abstract Wood Modern Sculpture Brown Color
Large Abstract Wood Modern Sculpture Brown Color

Large Abstract Wood Modern Sculpture Brown Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Brown Patinated wood modern sculpture Circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary American Modern Circular Wood Sculpture on Stand
Contemporary American Modern Circular Wood Sculpture on Stand

Contemporary American Modern Circular Wood Sculpture on Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary American Modern circular / disc wood sculpture on and ebonized stand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Striped Wood Art Abstract Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Striped Wood Art Abstract Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Striped Wood Art Abstract Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an abstract sculpture 1970s striped wood art organic modern design. No

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s John Spielman Modern Wood Organic Tabletop Sculpture
1970s John Spielman Modern Wood Organic Tabletop Sculpture

1970s John Spielman Modern Wood Organic Tabletop Sculpture

By John Spielman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Wood tear drop Shaped Sculpture with a black wooden Base, Modern Contemporary sculpture that

Category

Vintage 1970s English Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form
1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form

1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Organic Form Wood Root Sculpture 7.5 w x 4.75 d x 13.75 h Original vintage Refer to images listed

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wood Ram’s Head Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wood Ram’s Head Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wood Ram’s Head Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This vintage mid-century modern handmade wood ram’s head sculpture features a bold, sculptural form

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Face Sculpture
Wood Face Sculpture

Wood Face Sculpture

$1,200Sale Price|25% Off

Wood Face Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beautiful carved head in ebonized wood from the 1950's

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Artisan Olive Wood Heron Sculpture
Organic Modern Artisan Olive Wood Heron Sculpture

Organic Modern Artisan Olive Wood Heron Sculpture

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage artisan handcarved olive wood heron sculpture on a driftwood brunch. Initialed on the base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood, Driftwood

Magali, Rhinoceros, Modern Duralumin & Wood Sculpture, circa 1990s
Magali, Rhinoceros, Modern Duralumin & Wood Sculpture, circa 1990s

Magali, Rhinoceros, Modern Duralumin & Wood Sculpture, circa 1990s

Located in New York, NY

& sculpture. His works are in many international private modern art collections; as well as included in

Category

1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Sculpture in Wood and Metal
Modern Sculpture in Wood and Metal

Modern Sculpture in Wood and Metal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unusual handmade sculpture art featuring a polished tree slab with inlaid lug nuts, set on a marble

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Table Sculpture Exotic Wood Stripe
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Table Sculpture Exotic Wood Stripe

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Table Sculpture Exotic Wood Stripe

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an abstract organic modern striped wood table sculpture In the Style of Don

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Abstract Sculpture, circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Abstract Sculpture, circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Abstract Sculpture, circa 1970

By Bois & Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the early 1970s, an artist crafted this stunning Mid-Century Modern wood abstract sculpture. The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Heart Sculpture by Andrianna Shamaris, Modern Design
Hand Carved Wood Heart Sculpture by Andrianna Shamaris, Modern Design

Hand Carved Wood Heart Sculpture by Andrianna Shamaris, Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

A thick piece of organic wood hand carved into a heart shape. Both sides are unique. Polished with

Category

2010s Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern abstract figure carved wood table sculpture unmarked Measures: 5.5 tall x 4.5

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Ibis Bird Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Ibis Bird Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Ibis Bird Sculptures

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern wood and metal long-legged ibis bird sculptures. Measures: Height 21 inch, 54

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Modern Dark Wood Sculpture Badger Figurine, 1960s
Vintage Danish Modern Dark Wood Sculpture Badger Figurine, 1960s

Vintage Danish Modern Dark Wood Sculpture Badger Figurine, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

piece of wood, with a distinct brushing that brings out the natural structure of the wood and strong

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

California Modern Exotic Wood Table Sculpture Organic Oval Form
California Modern Exotic Wood Table Sculpture Organic Oval Form

California Modern Exotic Wood Table Sculpture Organic Oval Form

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an abstract California modern sculptural oval wood form. Organic shape

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Metaformose Wood Sculptures
Metaformose Wood Sculptures

Metaformose Wood Sculptures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian wood abstract sculpture anon artist from the art studio in Verona, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Modern Carved Wood Sculpture of Black Panther/ Jaguar
French Modern Carved Wood Sculpture of Black Panther/ Jaguar

French Modern Carved Wood Sculpture of Black Panther/ Jaguar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French modern carved wood sculpture of black panther/ jaguar, well carved ebonized walking black

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Wood Sculpture
Abstract Wood Sculpture

Abstract Wood Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique smoothly carved biomorphic sculpture. The stylized irregularity of the curved form offers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Eagle Wood Sculpture
Eagle Wood Sculpture

Eagle Wood Sculpture

Located in Red Lion, PA

Magnificent Eagle Wood Sculpture Fascist Modern Style on a White Marble Base Signed Ruben M.

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

After The Thinker, Modern Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1960s
After The Thinker, Modern Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1960s

After The Thinker, Modern Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Auguste Rodin’s bronze sculpture of a heroic proportions depicts a nude male figure sitting on a rock, in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Wood Freeform Abstract Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Wood Freeform Abstract Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Wood Freeform Abstract Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern inlaid wood freeform abstract sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Biomorphic Wood Sculpture
Biomorphic Wood Sculpture

Biomorphic Wood Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract solid wood sculpture that some might say loosely resembles a molar. This piece is perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ficus Wood Sculpture on Steel Base, Organic Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Ficus Wood Sculpture on Steel Base, Organic Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Ficus Wood Sculpture on Steel Base, Organic Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive sculpture from a single piece of ficus wood set on a modern black steel base. Fabulous

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Organic Modern Mobius Sculpture in Sustainable River Rescued Ancient Wood
Organic Modern Mobius Sculpture in Sustainable River Rescued Ancient Wood

Organic Modern Mobius Sculpture in Sustainable River Rescued Ancient Wood

By Tréology

Located in Papanui, Christchurch

The Tréology Mobius sculpture represents the life cycle of a tree - growing from a seedling to

Category

2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Wood Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Wood Sculpture on Black Marble Base

Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Wood Sculpture on Black Marble Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid Century Modern female nude sculpture done in wood set on a black marble base.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides

Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Abstract Wooden Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Abstract Wooden Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Abstract Wooden Sculpture

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage Carved Teak Wood Abstract Sculpture. Hand carved from a single piece of teakwood. We could

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Alpine, A White, Black, Grey, Yellow & Green Glass Vase by Bethany Wood
Alpine, A White, Black, Grey, Yellow & Green Glass Vase by Bethany Wood

Alpine, A White, Black, Grey, Yellow & Green Glass Vase by Bethany Wood

By Bethany Wood

Located in London, GB

Wood. An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Organic Natural Wood Sculpture
Organic Natural Wood Sculpture

Organic Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Sheffield, MA

A beautiful organic specimen of aged teak wood found in it's natural state that has been turned

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Jaguar Sculpture in Wood

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was

Category

Vintage 1930s Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood Sculptures
Pair of Wood Sculptures

Pair of Wood Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of carved wooden sculptures, each offering a unique Silhouette accentuated by natural wood

Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture on Walnut Pedestal Base

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Modern Wood Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of modern wood sculptures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all modern wood sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are 1333 antique and vintage modern wood sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 306 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of modern wood sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern wood sculptures bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many modern wood sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Curtis Jere and Adam Henderson produced popular modern wood sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are Modern Wood Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,757, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $312,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Modern Wood Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.