$1,200
H 13.39 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
A Vintage Marwal Chalkware Rabbi Sculpture, New York, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A charming and expressive vintage sculpture by Marwal Industries, this piece was created in New
Plaster
$210Sale Price|40% Off
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-century Hawaiian Polynesian Boy Chalkware Bust Statue by Marwal
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Hawaiian Polynesian boy Ceramic bust statue by Marwal. The statue features a sculpture
Ceramic
$1,995
H 17 in W 25.5 in D 14 in
1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
company. Marwal produced chalkware sculptures and statues that were made with Hydrastone, a mixture of
Resin, Plastic
$795 / set
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 7.25 in
Marwal Industries Plaster & Resin Statuary Busts Family of 3 Father Mother & Son
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Marwal Industries plaster & resin statuary busts of a family of 3 including a
Composition
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H 13 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
Rare Marwal Ind Inc Seated Chalkware Monkey Chimp Ape Sculpture Statue 13"
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
Inc, crafted of chalkware with a glossy lacquer finish. "Marwal Industries, LLC - A History Peter
Plaster
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H 15 in W 10 in D 21 in
Vintage 1960s Marwal English Bulldog Life Sized Chalkware Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Marwal English bulldog life sized chalkware door stop floor sculpture. This is a very cool
Ceramic
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H 15 in W 11 in D 19 in
Life Size 1960s Marwal English Bulldog Chalkware Sculpture Statue Door Stop
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
Life size vintage 1960s Marwal Ind. Inc chalkware English bulldog shaped sculpture or door stop
Composition
Lifesize Marwal Chalkware Persian Cat Figurine
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This vintage Persian cat sculpture by Marwal Industries is a rare find in this condition. Other
Large Ceramic Persian Cat Statue Figurine by Marwal
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Oversized Persian cat figurine by Marwal. Stands 21" tall. Cast chalkware. Very good condition with
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass structure, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA...
Brass
Danish Modern Red "Kegle" Pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern red "Kegle" pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 1960s Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model "Kegle" with rise-and-fall mechanism. Shade in aluminium with row of slits a...
Aluminum
19th Century Rose Medallion Platter
Located in High Point, NC
19th century platter in the rose medallion pattern. Losses to paint at edges from age and use.
Stoneware
Bola Disc 22” Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED Pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by mirroring its surrounding...
Aluminum
Colorful Herend Hungary Pegasus Figurine
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a standing pegasus adorned with the iconic fish scale design in black and white. His wings are multicolor and the piece also includes...
Porcelain
$1,719
H 5.91 in Dm 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern large flush mount ceiling or wall lamp by Erco, 1950s Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs. Wired and su...
Brass
$2,058
H 6.5 in Dm 14.97 in
German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By Helestra, miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural brass chandelier. Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.
Metal, Brass
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
$375Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
Iron
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 40.25 in W 28.5 in D 1.25 in
Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue
By Marc Foster Grant
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful Swimmers, Contemporary Figurative Pop Art in Blue Bold and bright pop art painting of swimmers diving in the water by Marc Foster Grant (American, b. 1947),2009. The figure...
Acrylic, Foam Board
Antique German Dog Porcelain Figure of a Seated Pug
Located in Atlanta, GA
German, late 19th century. An antique German porcelain model of a seated pug.
Porcelain
Pair of Limited Edition Porcelain Swan Tureens in Meissen Style
By Chelsea House
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Limited Edition porcelain swan form tureens. Two of 500 edition made by Chelsea House to Commemorate the 18th century Meissen swan tureen at Winterthur.
Porcelain
Table Monogold by Yves Klein
By Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This iconic table is from the edition begun in 1963 under the supervision of Yves Klein’s widow, Rotraut Klein-Moquay, based on two models he designed in 1961. Klein died suddenly in...
Gold, Steel, Gold Leaf
$591Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 21 in D 21 in
Frederic Ramond Glass and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Lomita, CA
FREDRICK RAMOND BRASS AND GLASS PENDANT LIGHT/CHANDELIER - Mid-Century Modern Fredrick Ramond lighting emphasizes modern elegance and exciting designs. The styles often combine ordin...
Brass, Chrome
$240
H 2.75 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Antique Candlestick and Match Stick Holder Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, 1890s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous candlestick and match stick holder set. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Erhard & Sohne in the early 1890s-1900s. ...
Ormolu
Ceramic Italian Goose
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ceramic Italian goose with metal legs.
Metal
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.