Sculptures
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Terracotta
1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1860s English Early Victorian Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Majolica
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Sandstone
Late 20th Century Victorian Sculptures
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1990s Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Sculptures
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Plaster, Jute, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood, Rosewood
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures
Siena Marble, Slate
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1950s French Vintage Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Marble
1930s Spanish Rustic Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Concrete
18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Pottery
2010s Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood, Paper
2010s European Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Silver Plate
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Stone, Travertine
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
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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