Antique handpainted Swedish Dala horse from 1920s by Nils Olsson, Nusnäs
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An authentic hand-carved Dala horse by Nils Olsson, produced in the 1920s in the village of Nusnäs, the historic center of Sweden's most iconic folk art tradition. Hand-carved from ...
Wood, Pine
Demetre Chiparus 'Echo' Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, Art Deco, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by renowned sculptor Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947), titled Echo, created during the 1920s. This highly sought-after model depicts a graceful y...
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal rabbit sculpture designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. * Rabbit sculpture in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1515 * Year: 1933 * Condition: Fair vin...
Metal
Chromatic Fusion: Iron and Foam Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...
Metal
Two large Beetle Bug Miniature Figurines, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two larger decorative miniature figurines dating to approximately the 1960s. These charming vintage pieces are crafted from metal, possibly brass, and display an attractive ag...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
Bronze
Art Deco Sculptural Onyx & Veria Green Marble Nude Flapper signed Max le Verrier
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Art Deco sculpture, titled "LUEUR" by the esteemed artist Max Le Verrier, epitomizes the elegance and dynamism of the Art Deco era. Created in France circa 1930, the...
Onyx, Marble
Maria Superior Porcelain Model of "Rosie", a model of a Cow, Dated 1992
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mara Superior (b. 1951) ‘Rosie’: A Porcelain Model of a Cow Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA, Dated 1992 A charming and accomplished porcelain figure of a standing cow, named ‘Rosi...
Porcelain
Grand Tour Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Praying - Italy - Circa 1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional Grand Tour Neoclassical Carrara marble Florentine School sculpture of a young boy praying (likely Saint John the Baptist as a youth) - after a similar sculpture by Luigi ...
Carrara Marble
20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 20th Century figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian bronzes. This charming figurine showcases the exceptional artistry for whi...
Metal
Maria Superior Porcelain Model of "Sweet Basil", a model of a Cow
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mara Superior (b. 1951) ‘Sweet Basil’: A Porcelain Model of a Cow Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA, Dated 1992 A fine and characterful porcelain figure of a standing Holstein-Friesi...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica fish platter Vallauris. Large fish in the center, seaweeds, shells. Nautical style. 14' W , 9.8' H
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...
Wood, Paint
$576Sale Price|49% Off
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Angel Head Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1900-1920
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 20th century hand carved wooden angel head with glass eyes. Amazing eyecather with beautiful expression. Spain circa 1900-1920 Weathered, small losses. H:20cm W:9cm ...
Glass, Wood
Grand Tour Carrara Marble Sculpture of Venus Victrix - Italy - Early 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Grand Tour Neoclassical style Carrara marble sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix (after the original by Antonio Canova) - featuring delicate hand carving throughout - hon...
Carrara Marble
Murano Sommerso Uranium Vaseline Glowing Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow over blue Italian art glass dove bird sculptural bowl. The bird is attributed to the Cenedese company, and attrib...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Austin Productions Ceramic Dove Sculpture, 1981 — Incised Stoneware Bird Figure
By Austin Prod
Located in San Carlos, CA
A substantial hand-cast ceramic dove by Austin Productions, dated 1981 and stamped to the underside. The form is boldly volumetric — a rounded, gravity-centered body with a flat, fan...
Clay
George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955 Rare and unique English walnut room divider / sculptural slab, designed for the collection of Robert and ...
Granite
French Folk Art Painting Virgin and Child oil on leather 17th Century
Located in London, GB
French Folk Art Virgin and Child Oil on Leather Mounted on Wood Panel, 17th Century Charming early French devotional painting depicting the Virgin and Child in a tender domestic com...
Paint, Leather, Wood
RARE - Gigantopecten Natural Fossil Shell from Austria
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This specimen of Gigantopecten from Austria is way more rare than our usual French specimen from Luberon. It is heavier and more colorful. Not only it's rarer, but this specimen espe...
Stone, Steel
California Pottery White Pink Figurative Female Hand Ring Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Pottery salmon pink figurative female hand business card holder. The sculpture features an open hand with a small lip in the center palm for holding business cards. The ha...
Ceramic
Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, This large bronze sculpture is titled "Coming Through the Rye", depicting four cowboys on horseback with pistols raised.It is a reproduction "after" the famou...
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Mermaid Wall Relief Sculpture Hand-Painted Polychrome Gilt
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional and highly decorative large-scale wall relief depicting a mythological mermaid, executed in the 1940s to 1950s with remarkable artistic presence and craftsmanship. Thi...
Gold Leaf
Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Decorative object Table top
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Amethyst geode from Uruguay, displaying a cavity filled with richly coloured deep purple crystals. The intensity of the colour is strongest at the centre, creating a stri...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Amethyst
Art Deco Ceramic Elephant and Mahout Sculpture by Stef, France, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco ceramic sculpture depicting an elephant and its mahout, created by Stef in Saint-Clément, France, during the 1930s. This rare and highly decorative pie...
Ceramic
Antique Bronze Cowboy On Bucking Horse Sculpture After Remington Broncho Buster
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large and highly decorative antique bronze sculpture of a cowboy riding a bucking horse, after Frederic Remington’s celebrated “Broncho Buster”, one of the most iconic images of th...
Bronze
Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally modeled terracotta bust of a female beauty in neoclassical robes set upon circular marble socle. 24 by 16 by 9 inches. Unsigned. 41 lbs.
Marble
Magnificent Bust of the Greek God Ares
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Bust of Ares Ancient Greek God of War His Head slightly turned to his Right Antique white finish Plaster
Plaster
Agate Bear Natural Stone Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
A hand-carved figurine of a walking bear, meticulously fashioned from a single piece of high-quality natural agate. This animal sculpture showcases a highly stylized yet anatomically...
Agate
$3,541 / set
Pair of lifesize bronze Greyhounds
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Pair of Verdi green Bronze Lifesize Greyhounds Amazing Posture and.Detail
Bronze
Rare Antique Fish Chandelier with Iridescent Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
If you are looking for a truly rare catch, then this antique fish chandelier could be the perfect one to land. This wonderful early 20th century chandeli...
Glass, Wood
Ceramic abstract birds sculpture by Sousa, Spain, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Striking vintage ceramic sculpture depicts a pair of abstract birds, handcrafted in Spain during the 1970s and signed by Sousa. The terracotta form features a textured, earthy bronze...
Ceramic
ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
By Thomas Frederick Daws, Royal Doulton
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...
Ceramic
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Meiji Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Keyaki Wood Daruma Mold
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Originally made as a wooden mold for papier-mâché Daruma dolls, this piece is a type known as “Sawara-style,” associated with the Sawara area of Chiba Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto reg...
Wood, Hardwood
Cosmic Carousel Chandelier 100 - ORE, Limited Edition, Ceiling pendant
Located in London, England
The Carousel Chandelier brings together bronzed, patinated, and lacquered surfaces in a composition that explores the relationship between light, material, and form. Developed by Eva...
Brass
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...
Ceramic
$576Sale Price|49% Off
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...
Wood
Ancient Imperial Roman Bronze Signet Ring Depicting a Male Portrait, Circa 200AD
Located in Elkhart, IN
A remarkable ancient Roman bronze signet ring dating to the Imperial period, circa 200 AD, featuring an engraved oval bezel depicting a male portrait framed by ornamental decoration....
Bronze, Steel
Fossilised Tooth of a Prehistoric Shark, Carcharocles Megalodon
Located in London, GB
A finely preserved gem-like tooth, once belonging to a prehistoric Megalodon shark (Carcharocles Megalodon), whose name appropriately translates as ‘big tooth’ in Ancient Greek. In...
Other
AAA Amethyst Geode Cathedral with Gemmy Royal Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Extraordinary Amethyst on Agate Geode Cathedral: Royal Purple Sparkle over Rare Blue Agate ▫️ Description An amethyst geode of this level is the kind of find that doesn’t come arou...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Vintage French Ceramic Figure by Jacques Pouchain (circa 1960s-70s)
Located in London, GB
Glazed ceramic figure / vase (circa 1960s-70s) by Jacques Pouchain (1925–2015). A characterful and whimsical anthropomorphic single flower vase modelled as a standing female figure w...
Ceramic
$285Sale Price|50% Off
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
Pulcino Glass Bird Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Italy 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Pulcino glass bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. Blue and green on a grayish background. Applied murrine eyes. Textured copper legs. One of the two ta...
Metal
2012 Argentine Biomorphic Wood Sculpture with Marble Base by Fabriciano Gómez
By Fabriciano Gomez
Located in North Miami, FL
2012 argentine biomorphic wood abstract sculpture with black marble base by artist Fabriciano Gómez By: Fabriciano Gómez, Jean Arp (in the style of), Henry Moore (in the style of) M...
Stone, Marble, Metal
Antique Bronze Skull Bust Sculpture, Italian Vanitas & Memento Mori
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Polish Vanitas Memento Mori Bronze Bust of Teofil Lenartowicz, Late 19th Century An unusual and highly evocative Vanitas Memento Mori bust depi...
Bronze
$762Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Sausage Dog by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic bassotto (dachsund) by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). An iconic vintage design, decorated with an impressed Rimini pattern in 'Rimini blu'. Weighty and substan...
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark
By Jean Rene Gauguin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An impressive and large glazed ceramic sculpture titled “Havtyren” (Sea Bull) by Jean René Gauguin, created at Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, in the 1930s. This iconic work is executed in...
Pottery
Tricolour Fluorite with Quartz Decorative Object Table top
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Fluorite specimen from the famous La Viesca locality, displaying a stunning combination of purple, blue, and white tones. The Fluorite cubes vary in size and colour, crea...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Bonnie Config 6 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 300cm/118"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass
Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden cabinet. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the productio...
Wood
Kinetic Ball Sculpture Model Orbit Swinging Mobile Vintage Denmark
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming vintage kinetic mobile composed of delicately balanced spheres, dating to the 1960s and manufactured in Denmark by Laurids Lønborg. Arranged in a graceful, sculptural comp...
Composition, Metal
Cosmic Carousel Chandelier 100 - Sepia, Eva Menz for Atelier001 Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, England
Made with finely hand-spun brass plates in London. Light is projected into the shade and reflects out, illuminating its surrounding space without creating a glare. This light fixtur...
Brass
Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue
Located in Delft, NL
Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue Four very decorative white ceramic birds to hang on the wall. All four birds are printed with a...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative des...
Ceramic
Vintage Spanish Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, Artesanía Spain No. 576
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved Spanish figural sculpture depicting the iconic literary character Don Quixote, rendered in an expressive elongated form with deeply faceted carving and exaggerated propor...
Wood
Campbell French Art Deco Man Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, Circa 1920"
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by Campbell, created in France around 1920, this striking figural work perfectly captures the elegance, movement, and geometric refinement th...
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival
Located in Wembley, GB
Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival Figure Bring the timeless mystique of Ancient Egypt into you...
Resin, Acrylic
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, Set of 5
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of five neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisks. A favorite of designers, obelisks add a touch of classic decor to traditional or modern inter...
Marble
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.
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