Sculptures
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Brass
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Malaysian Organic Modern Sculptures
Teak
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Greco Roman Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Spanish Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo Raj Sculptures
Leather
1990s Italian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
20th Century North American Sculptures
Stone
1990s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s African Tribal Vintage Sculptures
Shell, Wood, Beads
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Stone, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures
Stone
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Porcelain, Paint
20th Century French Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Alabaster
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
20th Century Spanish Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s English Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1970s North American Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Sculptures
Silver
1960s American Classical Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Plaster
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Alabaster
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
Early 1900s French Country Antique Sculptures
Other
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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