Sculptures
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
1920s German Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
1970s African Vintage Sculptures
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
2010s British Sculptures
Brass
20th Century French Sculptures
Crystal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Congolese Sculptures
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1990s Malaysian Organic Modern Sculptures
Teak
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Sculptures
Iron
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s Sculptures
Copper
2010s Italian Sculptures
Stone
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Sculptures
Glass, Wood
2010s Colombian Sculptures
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Sculptures
Feathers
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Slate, Bronze
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Malachite, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Rococo Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Rose Quartz
1970s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Composition
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Soapstone
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Hardwood
20th Century British Victorian Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Art Deco Sculptures
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures
Oak, Paint
1970s German Georgian Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Unknown Country Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Classical Greek Antique Sculptures
Marble
Early 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Wood
1980s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Lacquer
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Organic Material
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s Congolese Sculptures
Malachite
2010s Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Sculptures
Marble, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Baroque Revival Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Bronze
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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