Othello Bust
Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts
Bronze
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Late 20th Century Spanish Busts
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Busts
Marble, Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Alpaca, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Wood, Rope
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Antique 1840s English Porcelain
Porcelain
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Settees
Hardwood
Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1750s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Finding the Right Busts for You
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
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