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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.
- What is fossil art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Fossil art is a real fossil that has been mounted in a way that allows you to display it as a decorative accent. Some fossil art hangs on a wall, while others rest on tables like sculptures. Shop a selection of fossil art on 1stDibs.
- What is fossil stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Fossil stone isn’t necessarily stone. It’s any natural material that has either formed or changed due to fossilization, which, over millions of years, replaces the organic materials in rock with minerals. The result is a super-hard, totally different object.
- Is selling fossils illegal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether selling fossils is illegal depends on the laws of a specific area. In most cases, fossils found on private lands that you own are not illegal. However, you should check the state and local laws before you sell fossils.
- Are coral fossils rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not coral fossils are rare depends on their specific type. Agatized coral that comes from chalcedony quartz is rare, while others are more common. You'll find a collection of coral fossil decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where are coral fossils found?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Coral is often thought of as an aquatic rock, but they can be found around the globe in sedimentary rocks and they’re not made of rock at all. Coral is calcium carbonate and it comes from the leftover skeletons or exoskeletons of simple living animals. Corals began about 510 million years ago, which is why they can be found just about anywhere on the planet. Shop a collection of coral pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can corals become fossils?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, corals can indeed become fossils, though the process can take up to 20 million years. When a polyp dies, its tissue decays, and the skeleton that is left behind is what will eventually fossilize. You’ll find a collection of fossilized coral from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean stone fossil furniture, wipe it down with water and mild dish soap using a soft cloth. Then, use a second cloth moistened only with water to remove the soap. Dry it with a third soft cloth to complete the cleaning process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of stone fossil furniture.
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