Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sculptures
Iron
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Resin
1930s American Industrial Vintage Sculptures
Iron
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Sculptures
Earthenware
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate
2010s Pakistani Sculptures
Crystal
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures
Malachite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Precious Stone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures
Oak, Paint
2010s Australian Sculptures
Crystal
19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Cedar
2010s Tanzanian Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Wood
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Aluminum
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Italian Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1960s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Pottery
2010s Tanzanian Sculptures
Crystal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures
Malachite
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Danish High Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s American Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Malagasy Sculptures
Tourmaline
18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Resin
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Leather
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Resin, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Brass
2010s Italian Sculptures
Multi-gemstone
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
1920s European Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Resin
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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