Sculptures
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s English Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sculptures
Spelter
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures
Steel
2010s Indian Sculptures
Crystal
1960s French Futurist Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather
2010s American Bohemian Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Swedish Sculptures
Metal, Iron
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Copper
1990s Italian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
2010s Danish Organic Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures
Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Resin, Plaster
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
2010s Italian Sculptures
Cement
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
1990s Spanish Rococo Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Sculptures
Iron, Nickel
2010s British Organic Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1850s French Beaux Arts Antique Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wicker
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Ukrainian Antique Sculptures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Quartz, Tourmaline
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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