Sculptures
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Plaster
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1990s Italian Country Sculptures
Marble
1970s Canadian Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Plaster
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Gesso
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Composition
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Aluminum
20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures
Aluminum
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
19th Century English Baroque Antique Sculptures
Marble
20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Enamel, Steel
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Plaster
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
1950s European Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stone, Concrete
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Sculptures
Cast Stone
1930s French Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s British Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s European Space Age Vintage Sculptures
Lead
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Other Antique Sculptures
Other
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Marble
1970s American Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century European Sculptures
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Other
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Metal
1850s English William IV Antique Sculptures
Lead
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Jade
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Sculptures
Other
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
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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