Sculptures
1970s Vintage Sculptures
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Other
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Sculptures
Other
1850s American American Empire Antique Sculptures
Iron
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Plexiglass
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Nickel
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
20th Century American Sculptures
Art Glass
1880s French Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Zinc
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
18th Century Indian Antique Sculptures
Granite
Early 1900s Belgian Edwardian Antique Sculptures
Glass
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Crystal, Marble
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
Early 20th Century Belgian Sculptures
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Marble
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Earthenware, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Lucite
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
1880s American Second Empire Antique Sculptures
1990s Slovak Post-Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Marble, Nickel
Mid-20th Century British Sculptures
Concrete
19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
Late 20th Century Malagasy Sculptures
Rose Quartz
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Jade
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Congolese Sculptures
Copper
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Sculptures
Metal
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1880s British Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Jade
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Paper
19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
1970s American Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic
Late 20th Century British Modern Sculptures
Clay
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s American Vintage Sculptures
Glass
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Copper
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Clay
Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Sculptures
Marble
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
1950s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
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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