Suzie Cooper
Early 2000s Scottish Contemporary Art
Fabric, Paint
People Also Browsed
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
20th Century American Books
Paper
20th Century American Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
2010s Dutch Armchairs
Leather
2010s Belgian Other Dining Room Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century European Children's Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Umbrella Stands
Metal
2010s Dutch Floor Lamps
Leather
1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pinhole
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Steel, Brass, Iron
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Late 20th Century American Books
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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.