Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century A wooden carved children's carousel, stallion with polychrome painting, made in Germany in the late 19th century. Original...
Wood
Baccarat Signed Crystal Roaring Lion Sculpture, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. This crystal lion is made by Baccarat. A lion, sculpted from clear Baccarat crystal, sits while roaring — a per...
Crystal
Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare, very decorative and lifelike horse made of leather. Probably from the house "Liberty's London" in England. The proportions are wonderf...
Leather, Wood
Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Tatami Stands, Edo #hd004
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo seating on the original tatami stands, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in pho...
Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood
Statement Pink Amethyst Geode Coffee Table
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Magnificent Pink Amethyst Geode Coffee Table (Center Table) on a Custom-Made Stainless Steel Base ▫️ Description ▫️ What started as an idea turned into a magnificent Pink Amethyst ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
'Cosmic Ore Pendant 70' Handmade Gradient Patina Bronze Brass Ceiling Fixture
Located in London, England
Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001's Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. This pendan...
Brass
Genuine Gebel Kamil Meteorite from Egypt (360 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...
Other, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Marly Horse Figures After Guillaume Coustou
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A decorative pair of 19th-century bronzed spelter equestrian figures modelled after Guillaume Coustou the Elder’s celebrated Horses of Marly. Each opposing sculpture depicts a power...
Spelter
English Hound Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
English hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled vintage life size cast stone seated hound on short plinth perfect for your entry or as your garden watch dog. England, 1920’s Dimen...
Cast Stone
Jurassic Age series Red Dinosaur design by Sui Jianguo no.429/1000 Made in China
By Jiango Sui
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful expressive Jurassic Age series of a Red Dinosaur designed by the Chinese artist Sui Jianguo a prolific artist. Number 429/1000, signed by ...
Polyester, Resin
PC011 Authentic Models Bantam Midget Model Car
Located in New York, NY
The Authentic Models Bantam Midget Model Car (PC011) is a faithful reproduction of the iconic Bantam Midget race cars that captivated racing enthusiasts and collectors alike during t...
Metal
Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jacques Caffieri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s Measurements: 5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep Base: 2" square white marble Description A finely...
Marble, Bronze
The Gogotte, A Monumental Natural Anthropomorphic Formation, c.300000 years old
Located in London, GB
One of the most impactful natural wonders in existence, this monumental, sparkling sandstone concretion — a ‘gogotte’ recovered from the most important discovery of its kind at Fonta...
Sandstone
Janus Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris...
Brass
Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,320 / item
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris...
Brass
$1,450
Tall African figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An african carved wood Senufo Rhythm Pounder
Wood
Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959
By Schmid International, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 8.5 inch 1959 Lagardo Tackett Happy Ceramic Egghead Stash Jar Sculpture Ceramic egghead vessel designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid International circa 1959 Rare smaller size...
Ceramic
Hand Sculpted Console Table by J.M. Szymanski, Steel & Granite
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 This unique console table is inspired by the ancient Asian decorative arts. The inverted legs give this unique table a highly dynamic look. Its ...
Granite, Marble, Steel, Cut Steel
$4,003
Brass Flamingo
Located in Roma, RM
Decorative sculpture depicting a heron, crafted in polished brass.
Brass
Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Modernist ceramic rooster figure/sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca. 1950s. Uncommon brown color with orange and green accents with incised decoration throughou...
Ceramic
Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base
Located in Troy, MI
Unique ceramic sculpture by Michigan artist Lorraine Goldberg Circa 1980's Organic elements glazed in earthen tones, clustered and stacked in an asymmetrical totemic form Mounted to...
Steel
Rare All-Natural Blue and White Agate Lace Geode with Intact Drawn Lines
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector’s Blue & White Lace Agate Geode – Rare Banded Formation with Naturally Drawn Blue and White Layers ▫️ Description An artwork painted by nature over millions of years, thi...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique Japanese Takedo Sculpture Doll, Edo/ 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Takedo Sculptural Rendering of a Kabuki Actor, Circa 1800, Youth Dressed in Gold Paper, Brocade Textiles and Silk Crepe Sleeves Embroidered in Multicolor Floral Design, He H...
Wood
Murano Barbini Salviati White Ribbons Gold Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white ribbons art glass bird sculpture with gold flecks base. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for the Salviati company. The bird is labelle...
Gold Leaf
L'Ours Pompon by François Pompon modeled on Yves Klein
By François Pompon, Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This limited edition is the result of a collaboration between the estates of two renowned French artists, Yves Klein and François Pompon. It is based on the original mould for Pompon...
Resin
Artistica Murano CCC Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Vintage Fish Lamp 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Artistica Murano CCC Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Vintage Fish Lamp In a stunning combination of green glass cased in amber glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Roadrunner Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Brass Roadrunner Bird Sculpture. Nice detail in casting. Hand polished. Light or dark spots are reflection only. Two complimentary sculptures available, Sold ind...
Brass
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini, 1978 Openwork metal sheet.
Metal
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Vintage Art Deco Figures, German, Decorative Statuette, After F. Preiss
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Art Deco figures. A German, cellulose and gilt metal decorative statuette, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Delightful pair of Aphrodite figures with fine Art Deco taste Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Cellulose form presents a wonderful creamy hue Quality gilt metal offers deep tonality to the costume forms Standing upon circular marble socles and dressed with green baize Engraved in the manner of Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss...
Marble, Metal
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze Heron Sculptures - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian sculptures of two herons circa 1960s. Dimensions: Large - w3.25” d7” h14.75”
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Christ Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
Masterfully hand-carved in Southern Italy (Naples region) circa 1750–1780, this freestanding wooden sculpture represents a highly expressive and rare bust of Christ. Crafted during t...
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Mintons Majolica Glazed John Henk Monumental Rooster, England 1910
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Minton, a monumental and scarce Rooster figure, Stoke-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1910. A mold designed by John Henk, this faithful representation of a proud roos...
Earthenware
Vintage Pair of Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculptures - MMA
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculptures, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good vintage condition and measures 3"W x 8"D x 4.5"H and 4" x 3" X 3.5", respectively. T...
Ceramic
Bronze sculpture of Mercury or Hermes in the style of Giambologna, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
This sculpture depicts Mercury or Hermes, depending on whether the Roman or Greek names for the gods are used. The original was sculpted by Giambologna in the 19th century. This bron...
Marble, Bronze
$1,000 / set
Rock Crystal Obelisks Pair 9.5"
Located in New York, NY
An elegant carved rock crystal obelisk measuring 9.5 inches in height. The slender, tapering form rises to a sharply defined point and is complemented by a substantial stepped base, ...
Rock Crystal
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Desk Accessory, Marquetry 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden paperweight or decorative pebble sculpture. From Denmark dating back to the 1970s. The object is crafted from an assembly of different wood ...
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Pearwood
Murano Gambaro Poggi Black Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snoopy Dog Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and silver flecks Italian art glass Snoopy puppy dog sculpture / figure. Documented to the Gambaro & Poggi workshop, with original clear and...
Silver Leaf
Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptional kinetic sculpture by Harry Bertoia, created in the 1970s, exemplifying the artist's celebrated exploration of movement, light, and sound. Composed of finely welded st...
Steel
Signed Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, 1980s
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, 1980s This is a stellar, modernist sculpture with just the right amount of curves. It is signed on the right rump area, an...
Cast Stone, Other
Giant 6ft Brazilian Amethyst Geode Custom Swivel Stand
Located in New York, NY
A Cavity Carved by Deep Time At nearly six feet tall, this giant Brazilian amethyst geode commands presence like an art installation. Indeed, mounted on a custom black swivel stand, ...
Amethyst
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...
Soapstone
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-style gilt plinth. Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No. 5'. Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine...
Porcelain
Mid-century Modern Glass Sculpture of a Man Holding a Flag, by Jan Černý
Located in San Francisco, CA
The faded handwritten sticky note on the sculpture’s base (photo #6) reads "jan cerny / (autor = / socrec).” This suggests this is a mid-20th-century Czech studio art glass sculpture...
Art Glass
Authentic Vulture Bone Fossil in Natural Matrix – Prehistoric Avian Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This one‑of‑a‑kind Authentic Vulture Bone Fossil comes from the renowned McKittrick Tar Pit in California. It was uncovered among the site’s rich Pleistocene deposits within its orig...
Rock Crystal
$2,077Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Bust of the Greek God Ares
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Bust of Ares Ancient Greek God of War His Head slightly turned to his Right Antique white finish Plaster
Plaster
Grand Tour Italian Antique Marble Bust Sculpture "Young Caesar Augustus"
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR MARBLE BUST OF THE YOUNG CAESAR AUGUSTUS Italian, circa 1860 to 1880 22" H x 9" D x 12 1/2" W A finely carved white marble bust thought to represent the young Augustus ...
Marble
Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990. In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
Metal
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s Item e7123 A powerful sculpture of a stylized ice bear in smoke grey glass. The bear is hand made in the Graal glass...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture, Etruscan Taste
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture in the Etruscan Taste Italy, circa 1960s–1970s An exceptional and highly sculptural monumental modern horse form execut...
Bronze
Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India –
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India – 1970s–1990s Description: This is a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden box in the form of a stylized ...
Rattan
Toucan sculpture, exotic wood, circa 1970
Located in BELFORT, FR
Small toucan sculpture made of exotic wood. Perfect condition.
Wood
Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble, circa early 1900s. A piece of imperial history with this classic Grand Tour bronze bust of Augustus Caesar...
Marble, Bronze
Set of Karl Hagenauer Bronze Miniature Animal Sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Troy, MI
A grouping of 4 bronze miniatures originally designed by Karl Hagenauer circa 1940s for Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Austria Stylized animal figures in solid bronze and stamped to unde...
Bronze
Small Hans Müller Art Nouveau Bronze Cabinet Sculpture/Bust of a Half-Clad Woman
By Hans Muller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, small-scale antique Art Nouveau cabinet bronze. In the form of a half-naked young woman in three-quarter profile. Likely an allegory to Summer or The Harvest (or possibly a...
Bronze
Antique Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls on Solid Wood Stands
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from t...
Fabric, Wood, Silk, Straw
Tyrannosaurus Head Fossil For A Museum
Located in Charmes, FR
Replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull based on a model preserved at the "Tristan Otto" Museum in Copenhagen . This museum-quality resin replica is the result of a rigorous scientific ...
Resin
Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally modeled terracotta bust of a female beauty in neoclassical robes set upon circular marble socle. 24 by 16 by 9 inches. Unsigned. 41 lbs.
Marble
$14,000 / set
Life-Size Vintage Faux Elephant Tusks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s carved wood tusks with an original lacquered painted finish. Measurements: Height: 67.5? With: 30? Depth: 12.5?.
Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Man
Located in Meer, VAN
Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Man. Wonderful little sculpture in bronze depicting a sitting man. Great pose and very well proportioned. Interesting from every point of view and a fu...
Bronze
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.
The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
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