Sculptures
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Textile, Wood
Early 1800s French Antique Sculptures
Marble
2010s Chinese Tang Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Malian Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Steel, Metal, Copper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1880s American Industrial Antique Sculptures
Iron
Early 2000s American Sculptures
Leather
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Dutch Sculptures
Plywood
Early 1900s American Charles II Antique Sculptures
Leather, Maple
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures
Terracotta
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Terracotta
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Plaster
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Gold Plate
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wool, Wood
2010s Dutch Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1890s Chinese Antique Sculptures
Bone, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Stone
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Sculptures
Porcelain, Cork
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s British Sculptures
Gold Leaf
17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Sculptures
Gesso, Hardwood
2010s Guatemalan Modern Sculptures
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Sculptures
Marble
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
1980s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Polystyrene
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Glass
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Copper
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Sculptures
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
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.
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