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1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base
1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base

1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Art Sculpture blue enamel with modern curved lines. Base is Koa Wood. 7 long x 4.63w x 2.88 No signature.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel

Todd Reuben Chrome Abstract Sculpture on Rotating Base
Todd Reuben Chrome Abstract Sculpture on Rotating Base

Todd Reuben Chrome Abstract Sculpture on Rotating Base

Located in Miami, FL

Todd Reuben chrome abstract sculpture on rotating base Offered for sale is an original abstract sculpture by the American artist from Vermont, Todd Reuben (b. 1956), The sculpture...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Unique Golden Goats Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Unique Golden Goats Head Sculpture on Marble Base

Unique Golden Goats Head Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning golden brass colored goats head sculpture mounted on a beautiful green marble base.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base
1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base Willem DeGroot Style Wood Base has some wear

Category

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Nice 1960's stone and brass sculpture on new base
Nice 1960's stone and brass sculpture on new base

Nice 1960's stone and brass sculpture on new base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1960's stone and brass sculpture mounted on a new base of zebrawood and Paduak.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Brass

1960s Brass Sculpture on Chain Link Iron Base
1960s Brass Sculpture on Chain Link Iron Base

1960s Brass Sculpture on Chain Link Iron Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Brass Sculpture On Chain Link Iron Base Unique Mid Century sculpture Brutalist style torch cut leafs, sprouted from an iron base Unsigned, similar to works by Curtis Jere ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

1960s Geese in Flight Sculpture on Driftwood Base
1960s Geese in Flight Sculpture on Driftwood Base

1960s Geese in Flight Sculpture on Driftwood Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Sheeted Brass Geese In Flight Sculpture On Driftwood Base Wood Pot has signature Weber '86 could be used for a potted plant to add greenery to this spirited sculpture Geese s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

1960s Metal Tree Sculpture On Quartz Stone Base
1960s Metal Tree Sculpture On Quartz Stone Base

1960s Metal Tree Sculpture On Quartz Stone Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Metal Tree Sculpture On Quartz Stone Base Beautiful piece of sculpture in the form of a large tree with leaves atop a free form rock crystal base The leaves have etched detai...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal

Signed Driftwood "Howling Wolf" Sculpture in Beach by Emlen Drayton, USA, 2000s
Signed Driftwood "Howling Wolf" Sculpture in Beach by Emlen Drayton, USA, 2000s

Signed Driftwood "Howling Wolf" Sculpture in Beach by Emlen Drayton, USA, 2000s

Located in Deland, FL

Emlen Drayton is an accomplished artist and sculpturer based in Newport, Rhode Island and is best known for his metal work which can be found in various museums and venues around the...

Category

Early 2000s American Rustic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

1980s Italian Graphite Ceramic Sculpture on Slate Base
1980s Italian Graphite Ceramic Sculpture on Slate Base

1980s Italian Graphite Ceramic Sculpture on Slate Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare postmodern Italian sculpture in graphite ceramic sitting on slate base, not signed .

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate

Mid Century Clay Head Sculpture on Wood Base
Mid Century Clay Head Sculpture on Wood Base

Mid Century Clay Head Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Mid Century clay bust of a man. Brutalist and unique on a wooden base. Expressive and abstract.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brutalist Busts

Materials

Clay, Wood

Expressionist Bronze Sculpture on Stone and Bronze Base
Expressionist Bronze Sculpture on Stone and Bronze Base

Expressionist Bronze Sculpture on Stone and Bronze Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible Expressionist bronze sculpture on stone and bronze base. France, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Lucite Base, France, 1930s
Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Lucite Base, France, 1930s

Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Lucite Base, France, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Expressionist bronze sculpture, female head figure on Lucite base, France, 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Abstract Female Torso Sculpture on Walnut Base
Modern Abstract Female Torso Sculpture on Walnut Base

Modern Abstract Female Torso Sculpture on Walnut Base

Located in Miami, FL

A modern marble sculpture of a female torso. Mounted on a walnut base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base
Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base

Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Miami, FL

Polished brass stylized pelican sculpture on marble base Offered is a substantially sized polished brass stylized pelican sculpture on a green, round marble base.

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon
Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon

Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon

By A. Simon

Located in New York, NY

Marble bust sculpture on granite base signed Simon.

Category

20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Organic Modern Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base, 1990s
Organic Modern Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base, 1990s

Organic Modern Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base, 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Large abstract marble sculpture on thick lucite block base circa 1990s. Artist unknown.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Panther Sculpture In Bronze Patina On Black Marble Base
Panther Sculpture In Bronze Patina On Black Marble Base

Panther Sculpture In Bronze Patina On Black Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Panther Sculpture In Bronze Patina On Black Marble Base The panther sculpture in bronze patina is a striking decorative piece designed to invite a powerful visual presence into your...

Category

2010s French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Large Brass Base Elephant Sculptures - Pair
Mid Century Large Brass Base Elephant Sculptures - Pair

Mid Century Large Brass Base Elephant Sculptures - Pair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Large Brass Base Elephant Sculptures - Pair This sculpture measures: 24 wide x 26 deep x 53 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as mu...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Modern Dark Bronze Sculpture of a Hand on Base
Modern Dark Bronze Sculpture of a Hand on Base

Modern Dark Bronze Sculpture of a Hand on Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Modern dark bronze sculpture representing a stylized hand mounted on a vertical rod and rectangular base.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base
Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base

Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base

Located in New York, NY

Regency bronze hound dog sculpture on tortoiseshell base. English bronze hunting dog sculpture on original low sculpted plinth base sheathed in tortoiseshell, England, 1820’s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base
Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base

Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Horse Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Granite Base The horse sculpture is a premium decorative item crafted from high-quality aluminium and finished in a sophisticated antique...

Category

2010s French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

1960s Green Marble Owl Sculpture on Composition Base
1960s Green Marble Owl Sculpture on Composition Base

1960s Green Marble Owl Sculpture on Composition Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s green marble owl sculpture on composition base Signed by Elison.

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Marble

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture on Lucite Base
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture on Lucite Base

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture on Lucite Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Stone sculpture on Lucite base. Designer Matlor Manufacturer Matlor

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Contemporary Acrylic Lucite Sculpture on Glass Base, 2001
Contemporary Acrylic Lucite Sculpture on Glass Base, 2001

Contemporary Acrylic Lucite Sculpture on Glass Base, 2001

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary lucite acrylic sculpture on round glass base. Signed by artist, 2001.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s
Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s

Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Organic Brazilan modern patinated bronze abstract sculpture on granite base. Unsigned circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

1930s Antique-style Bronze Horse Sculpture with Decorative Base
1930s Antique-style Bronze Horse Sculpture with Decorative Base

1930s Antique-style Bronze Horse Sculpture with Decorative Base

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant bronze sculpture depicting a standing horse, crafted in a restrained, antique-inspired style.

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Bronze Head Sculpture on Marble Solid Base
Unique Bronze Head Sculpture on Marble Solid Base

Unique Bronze Head Sculpture on Marble Solid Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Fine detail, lovely factions and subtle smile on this rare bronze head sculpture Fix to a black marble base.  

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Abstract Aerodynamic Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base, Dutch, 1977
Abstract Aerodynamic Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base, Dutch, 1977

Abstract Aerodynamic Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base, Dutch, 1977

Located in London, GB

Abstract bronze cast sculpture on sculpted granite base, signed, Dutch 1977.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Oak Sculpture on Marble Base circa 1970, Unsigned
Oak Sculpture on Marble Base circa 1970, Unsigned

Oak Sculpture on Marble Base circa 1970, Unsigned

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Oak sculpture on marble base circa 1970, unsigned

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Swan Sculpture on Travertine Base by Porta-Celi
Swan Sculpture on Travertine Base by Porta-Celi

Swan Sculpture on Travertine Base by Porta-Celi

Located in San Diego, CA

Ceramic swan sculpture on travertine base by Ports-Celi, circa 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Demetre Chiparus Beach Dancer Sculpture, Bronze & Onyx Base, 1930
Demetre Chiparus Beach Dancer Sculpture, Bronze & Onyx Base, 1930

Demetre Chiparus Beach Dancer Sculpture, Bronze & Onyx Base, 1930

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in MADRID, ES

The figure is cast in bronze with a rich golden patina, enhanced by cold-painted silvered details that emphasize the geometric patterns of her costume and headdress. The sculpture i...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Chrome Leaf Floor Sculpture on Circular Base, 1970s
Large Chrome Leaf Floor Sculpture on Circular Base, 1970s

Large Chrome Leaf Floor Sculpture on Circular Base, 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This vertical floor sculpture, dating from the 1970s, features three central tubular chrome structures at different heights from which numerous heart-shaped metal leaves sprout.

Category

Vintage 1970s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base
Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base

Large Brutalist Bronze Ballerina Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in San Diego, CA

A very large Brutalist midcentury bronze ballerina sculpture on an black marble base (6.75" x 8.5"), circa 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Southwestern Kokopelli Stone Inlay Sculpture on Natural Sandstone Base.
Southwestern Kokopelli Stone Inlay Sculpture on Natural Sandstone Base.

Southwestern Kokopelli Stone Inlay Sculpture on Natural Sandstone Base.

Located in Seattle, WA

The figure is crafted from a polished composite or stone material with geometric inlaid sections in muted tones of red, navy, gray, and beige, creating a mosaic-like pattern across t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base
Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base

Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base

Located in Marbella, ES

The figure rests on a richly sculpted lotus base, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening.

Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base
Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base

Patinated Bronze Buddha Sculpture with Lotus Base

Located in Marbella, ES

The figure rests on a richly sculpted lotus base, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening.

Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Orientalist Polychrome Wax Sculptures on Giltwood Base
19th Century French Orientalist Polychrome Wax Sculptures on Giltwood Base

19th Century French Orientalist Polychrome Wax Sculptures on Giltwood Base

Located in Firenze, IT

These unusual hand-sculpted polychrome wax figurines on giltwood base depicting two Arabs relaxing on a sofa perfectly captures late 19th century Europe's perspective and aesthetic f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Sculptures

Materials

Other

Pair of Antique Homunculus Sculptures with wood base
Pair of Antique Homunculus Sculptures with wood base

Pair of Antique Homunculus Sculptures with wood base

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Unique and charming set of homunculus type figures on wooden base. Unknown origin and date but probably early 20th century. See pics

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Bronze Putti Sculpture on Base
Late 19th Century Bronze Putti Sculpture on Base

Late 19th Century Bronze Putti Sculpture on Base

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A reclining Putti on raised base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1990s Stylized Horse Sculpture in Patinated Bronze on Base
1990s Stylized Horse Sculpture in Patinated Bronze on Base

1990s Stylized Horse Sculpture in Patinated Bronze on Base

Located in Marbella, ES

The surface displays a rich, uniform dark patina, with subtle nuances and light marks of age that lend character and authenticity to the piece. The sculpture rests on an integrated r...

Category

1990s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figurative Bronze Sculpture of Clowns on a Marble Base
Figurative Bronze Sculpture of Clowns on a Marble Base

Figurative Bronze Sculpture of Clowns on a Marble Base

Located in Marbella, ES

A 20th-century sculpture with a strong personality and decorative appeal, ideal for collectors of figurative sculpture, eclectic interiors, or spaces seeking a work with a playful an...

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Birds on Branch Sculpture with Natural Stone Base
Bronze Birds on Branch Sculpture with Natural Stone Base

Bronze Birds on Branch Sculpture with Natural Stone Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Mounted directly into a naturally shaped stone base, the sculpture has a grounded, organic character that makes it equally suitable for modern, rustic, or nature-inspired interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century
Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

African head in bronze with black patina, on black and white marble base Very good quality of carving and patina Base with some wear and small chips of use In the style of Riccard...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Abstract Design
Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Abstract Design

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Abstract Design

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist Bronze Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, Circa 1970s. This compact but powerful piece presents a stylized, headless and limbless human figure in a seated posed, emphasizing f...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture on Wood Base, 1950s
French Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture on Wood Base, 1950s

French Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture on Wood Base, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

Condition: Great vintage condition. The stone sculpture is secured to the wood base, which has minor scuffs along the bottom edges that aligns with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base
Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base

Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This mottled surface gives the sculpture texture and depth, enhancing the sense of age and timelessness.

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Serenity Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO
Serenity Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO

Serenity Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO

Located in Geneve, CH

Serenity Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Aura Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO
Aura Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO

Aura Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO

Located in Geneve, CH

Aura Sculpture in Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

1970s Sculpture, Sculpted Wood on a Marble Base
1970s Sculpture, Sculpted Wood on a Marble Base

1970s Sculpture, Sculpted Wood on a Marble Base

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Likely 1970s A designer friend referred to this as the 'magic baguette' and I started doing so after. You could also call it the leaning baguette. It has a stone (marble?) base. A s...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950
Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture on Wood Base, Circa 1950 Charming bronze sculpture of a greyhound dog mounted on a wooden base, made circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Natural Driftwood Sculpture on Marble Base
Contemporary Natural Driftwood Sculpture on Marble Base

Contemporary Natural Driftwood Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking organic sculpture was crafted from a single reclaimed ficus tree root.

Category

Early 2000s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture on Stand with Sedimentary Base
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture on Stand with Sedimentary Base

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture on Stand with Sedimentary Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Well-oxidized, slab form bronze with impressed figural decoration, raised on sedimentary base. From an important estate.

Category

20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Gilded Bronze Bird Sculpture on Marble Base
Pair of Gilded Bronze Bird Sculpture on Marble Base

Pair of Gilded Bronze Bird Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mounted on a solid green marble base, this piece exudes elegance and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Sculpture Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculpture base available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every sculpture base was constructed with great care. Find 6978 options for an antique or vintage sculpture base now, or shop our selection of 855 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sculpture base — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sculpture base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sculpture base over the years, but those crafted by Curtis Jeré, Pietra Gallery and Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sculpture Base?

The average selling price for a sculpture base at 1stDibs is $2,454, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $50,285,820 for the 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.

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