Whimsical Italian Porcelain Turtle Figurine by Gattinoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain turttle circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks, made in Italy by Gattoni. Beautiful pattern, reminiscent of Pucci.
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless charm to your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-era hand-painted porcelain figurines. Each piece features a delightful child—one boy, one girl—resti...
Porcelain, Paint
$293Sale Price|46% Off
Vintage Italian Naturalistic Cala Lily Porcelain Figurine, ca 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Italian delicately hand-crafted sculptural organic floral regency style porcelain figurine. Multiple large naturalistic white and yellow cala lilies in different stages of bl...
Faience, Porcelain
Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Cobalt Blue, Czech Republic
By Royal Dux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Royal Dux hand painted porcelain figurine. Czech Republic, 1940s. Three children making music. Czech Royal Dux polychrome enameled porcelain, cobalt blue costume, gold acce...
Porcelain
Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305
By Derby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain figurine. By Derby. In the form of William Shakespeare. Depicting a Shakespeare that leans onto a book-covered plinth with his hand support...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Midcentury Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Leppard by Karl ENS Volkstedt Dresden
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Lovely vintage midcentury German porcelain figurine depicting a growling wild cat/leppard. This beautiful high quality porcelain piece has been produced by the Dresden porcelain m...
Porcelain
Vintage Pink Flamingo Figurine
By Goebel Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage pink flamingo figurine stamped Goebel W Germany Mint condition, no cips Measures: H 25 cm.
Porcelain
Vintage Double Pink Flamingo Figurine
By Goebel Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage double pink flamingo figurine stamped Goebel Mint condition - no cips. Measures: H 19 cm.
Porcelain
Large Royal Copenhagen Figurine, "Evening walk in Tivoli gardens"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Royal Copenhagen figurine, "Evening walk in Tivoli gardens". Decoration number 1593. Measure: Height 28.5 cm, width 22 cm. Perfect condition, 1st. factory quality.
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H 5.875 in W 2.5 in D 2.625 in
19th Century Meissen Monkey Band French Horn Player Member Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Meissen Monkey Band, also known as the Monkey Orchestra, is a collection of 19-21 porcelain monkey figures that were created between 1747 and 1766 by Johann Joachim Kaendler and ...
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Ceramic Baby Cheetah Cub Sculpture Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming vintage Italian Capodimonte ceramic sculpture depicting a baby cheetah (or leopard) cub. Hand-painted with lifelike details, this glossy glazed figure captures the playful s...
Porcelain
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H 12 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in
Azori for Royal Worcester English Hollywood Regency Pair of Chinoiserie Figures
By Royal Worcester
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency pair of porcelain bisque figurines designed by A.
Porcelain
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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Pink Parrot on Branch Figurine
By Goldscheider Everlast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Goldscheider 14" glazed ceramic porcelain pink parrot on branch figurine, circa early 20th century. Measurements: 14" H x 9.5" W x 5" D.
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Green Parrot Branch Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Goldscheider 14" glazed ceramic porcelain green parrot on branch figurine, circa early 20th century. Measurements: 14" H x 9.5" W x 5" D.
Ceramic
Vintage Hand Painted Colorful Porcelain Parrot Figurine on a Tree Trunk
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Chinese export ceramic parrot on tree trunk. In shades of blue, green, yellow, brown and antique white. Size: 2.5 x 5 x 10 H.
Porcelain, Paint
Midcentury Large German Tiger Porcelain Figurine
By Theodor Kärner
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Midcentury porcelain German tiger figurine attributed to Theodor Karner or Willy Zugel for Rosenthal. This figurine is a really high end porcelain piece d'art with very fine detai...
Porcelain
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H 12.21 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Royal Worcester England Bone China Porcelain Figurine "Le Panier" by A.Azori
By Royal Worcester
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English Hollywood Regency Royal Worcester Bone China Porcelain Figurine Le Panier 3585 Modelled by A.Azori Circa 1957, Made in England - marked to underside " Modeled by / A.
Porcelain
$781
H 12.21 in Dm 6.7 in
Italian Mid-Century Flower-Shaped White Alabaster Table Lamp or Mood Lamp, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian mid-century flower-shaped white alabaster table lamp or mood lamp, from the circa 1950s. Absolutely adorable white/ivory color alabaster table lamp or mood lamp in a shape of...
Alabaster
$11,800 / set
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Figural Sweetmeat Dishes, J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain chinoiserie figural sweetmeat dishes, after a model by J.J. Kandler Each with a Malabar chinoiserie figure seated on a sea-shell and holding a bowl ...
Porcelain
$2,147Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 2.96 in
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figurines in Rococo Revival style, depicting a romantic couple in floral costumes. These finely detailed polychrome porcelain figures captur...
Porcelain
Antique French Porcelain Flowers in a Porcelain Pot
Located in Toronto, ON
A Study in Porcelain and Poetry - This antique French composition captures the fleeting beauty of nature in enduring form. Handcrafted porcelain blooms, glazed in soft pinks and lave...
Copper
Mid Century Hand Made Ceramic Turtle - Signed and Dated 1977
Located in Fairfield, CA
A hand made vintage mid century ceramic turtle. Lovely green and brown glazes. Signed by the maker "Santos" on the base and dated 1977. Measures 6.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H In very good vint...
Ceramic
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.
Organic Material, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Este Ceramics Vase with Flowers, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing the ESTE ceramics vase with flowers, Italy 1950s – a true masterpiece steeped in history and centuries-old heritage. Este stands as one of Italy's most renowned pottery t...
Ceramic
Carved Bone Turtle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with an organic palette and amusing stylized form.
Bone
Majolica Lidded Turtle Jar by Jan Pugh
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1993 hand crafted majolica lidded jar in the shape of a turtle, made by ceramicist Jan Pugh. Made of terracotta, the jar is hand painted and glazed with a simple pink rose motif do...
Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century Limoges Monvoisin Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870. One is of a lady in period dress/attire cradling a Dove. All hand-...
Porcelain, Paint
Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Tall Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period.
Ceramic
German Porcelain Frog Salt Cellar circa 1930
By Niderviller Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Austin, TX
German Porcelain Frog Salt Cellar circa 1930.
Ceramic
$350
H 6 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
George Jones Majolica Calla Lily Pitcher
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features an oval panel on either side with Calla lilies. Colouration: green, brown, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '5215'.
Majolica
$3,950
H 17 in Dm 14.5 in
Antique French Majolica Vase Centerpiece Onnaing Art Nouveau Iris Tulip c1900
By Frie Onnaing
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Majolica Vase Centerpiece Onnaing Art Nouveau Iris Tulip c1900. Direct from France, a rare antique majolica vase and centerpiece of commanding size, with sculptural i...
Majolica
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed ceramics. 1970's. Measures: 8 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Ceramic
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.
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