Sea Shell Sculpture
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Shell
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Natural Specimens
Shell
21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Antique Early 1900s Mounted Objects
Shell
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Silver
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Crystal
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Marble
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects
Stone
2010s American Mounted Objects
Quartz
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
1990s American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Shell
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Rock Crystal
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Coral, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central African Adam Style Natural Spec...
Rock Crystal
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Shell
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Early 20th Century American International Style Natural Specimens
Coral
20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Natural Specimens
Murano Glass
20th Century American Sculptures
20th Century Unknown Busts
2010s French Modern Busts
Shell
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Objects
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Natural Specimens
Shell
20th Century South Korean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
Sea turtle
20th Century American Sculptures
Coral
20th Century North American Mounted Objects
Coral
Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens
Shell, Sea turtle
Vintage 1970s Pacific Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
Sea turtle
2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Shell, Maple
Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Natural Specimens
Pewter
- 1
Sea Shell Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sea Shell Sculpture?
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.
Read More
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.