Sculptures
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Cast Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
2010s Italian Sculptures
Plaster
2010s Namibian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Sculptures
Plaster
1990s Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
2010s Italian Sculptures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures
Crystal
1980s Chinese Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Egyptian Vintage Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Korean Bohemian Sculptures
Brass
2010s Italian Sculptures
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Industrial Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Terracotta
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sculptures
Majolica, Pottery
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Cast Stone, Bronze
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s German Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Composition
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Italian Modern Sculptures
Marble
1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Malachite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
1930s Vintage Sculptures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sculptures
Walnut
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather
1920s Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain, Pottery
1940s Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Sculptures
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s French Vintage Sculptures
Zinc
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Sculptures
Clay
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Limestone
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Nutwood
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Iron
20th Century Sculptures
Shell
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Pine, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
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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