Patinated solid Brass African Mask Sculpture 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated solid brass african mask sculpture circa 1970's on brass stand. it can be polished if desired we like the patina.
Brass
$137Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Zelezny Brod Sklo Jaroslav Brychta Nobleman Art Glass Figurine
By Zelezny Brod
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A charming mid-century art glass figurine attributed to Jaroslav Brychta for Železný Brod Sklo, dating to the 1950s. This hand-crafted sculpture depicts a nobleman or rural gentleman...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Chinese Export Carved Wood Guardian Foo Dog Statue, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Pair of MCM Small Carved Wooden FOO DOGS Chinese Lion Statues featuring wooden balls in their mouths and puzzle balls. Full with spiritual energy and ancient symbolism, these...
Wood
Contemporary Repousse Tomato Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomato sculpture Dark Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the tradition...
Copper
Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Rare Sori Yanagi 5-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...
Wood
Mid Century Modernist Abstract Kinetic Mobile Stabile Sculpture by Arthur Bauman
Located in Troy, MI
Kinetic stabile sculpture by Arthur Bauman USA circa late 1970's Abstract table top mobile in painted steel with blue disc element and golden yellow triangle forms suggestive of an ...
Metal
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...
Jade
Early 20th Century Japanese Bronze "Rats Eating Pumpkin" Okimono by Itsumin
Located in London, GB
This finely cast bronze okimono depicts five playful mice gathered around a pumpkin. One mouse peers from within an the chewed pumpkin, while the others climb and explore the natural...
Bronze
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. Beach Decor . NOTE: Due to fragility, pick up only please (Yuma, AZ) A stunning and now rare to find piece of nature for the home or...
Coral
Signed Royal Doulton Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Toby Character Jug D7127 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Royal Doulton 7127 porcelain character jug pitcher of Tutankhamun from the collectible men of history series. Depicts the ancient Egyptian pharaoh wearing the traditional st...
Porcelain
Ancient Egyptian Style Bust of a Pharaoh on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Ancient Egyptian style Grand Tour black painted plaster bust of a Pharaoh mounted on a black lacquer base. The black painted plaster meant to mimic black basalt, the base is quite ha...
Plaster, Wood, Lacquer
Naive Folk Art Painting Country scene 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Naive Folk Art Painting Country scene 19th Century Nice Country scene oil on board with farm buildings and landscape English or American Condition: old frame some scratches on painting
Leather, Wood, Paint
Iridescent Rainbow Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
This dazzling, iridescent ammonite fossil is a spectacular natural masterpiece dating to the Late Cretaceous, around 75 million years ago. This specimen was discovered in the renowne...
Shell
4.5 Billion Year Old Sculptural Stone Meteorite - NWA 17936
Located in London, GB
This striking stone meteorite is a rare type of natural sculpture from outer space. Its form and radiating thumb-shaped impressions - known as regmaglypts - are the result of its fie...
Stone
"Art Deco Dish with Diver", Rare Bronze Dish with Streamlined Figure by Greist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of fine, beautifully-crafted Art Deco design, this sculpture depicts a golden, streamlined diver plunging toward a circular pool with stepped-back edges and steps t...
Bronze
Handcrafted Gift, Decorative Bird Tweety CS2 by Noom, Brown Stained Ashwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series. Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
Wood, Ash, Oak
$299Sale Price / item|36% Off
Tom of Finland Bookend ‘Durk’ by TASCHEN, Painted Cast Resin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load- Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some Pl...
Resin
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Elephant Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930 s Elephaant foot
Animal Skin
Hand-Carved Couple of Amethyst Crystal Parrots on a Clear Quartz Bowl
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Delicate Pair of Parrots Sculpted in Amethyst, Set on a Clear Quartz Bowl ▫️ Description Depicting a pair of Brazilian parrots, this hand-carved bowl draws inspiration from the cou...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Horse Figurine, Blue Italian Ceramic, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Bitossi ceramic figurine designed by Aldo Londi (1911-2003). The horse figurine is made of chamotte clay decorated with a incised geometric pattern covered in turquoise-blue ...
Ceramic
Superb Dalmatian Puppy Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
By Marioni
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming terracotta Dalmatian sculpture attributed to the renowned Marioni manufactory of Florence, marked made in Italy, celebrated for its distinctive decorative ceramics and art...
Majolica, Terracotta
Elegant 19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust Vestal Virgin
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Elegant 19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust of a Vestal Virgin A superb example of a 19th Century Italian craftsmanship, this finely carved alabaster bust depicts a serene veiled wom...
Alabaster, Belgian Black Marble
Silver-Plated Murano Glass Frog Sculpture from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
A frog sculpture made of silver-plated Murano glass, with silver-plated metal legs, created in the 1980s Ø 9 cm Ø 8 cm h 6 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass produced on t...
Metal
Graceful Curves Still Stand No14: Wooden Standing Totem by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Hardwood
$151Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Copper Plated Fly Ashtray Figurine Italy 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
A lovely vintage ashtray, a fly-shaped figurine made of copper-plated metal, unmarked, 1960s. This finely detailed item is also a lovely and decorative object for non-smokers. These...
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
By L. N. Fowler
Located in San Diego, CA
A reproduction ceramic phrenology bust / head by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s. Amaze your friends by "reading their heads" through phrenology, a 19th century science claiming that the bu...
Ceramic
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Dark Saturated Amethyst Cluster with AAA Dark Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
An extraordinary Amethyst Cluster that possesses world-class characteristics. Its deep, rich purple tone is the epitome of beauty and elegance, making it a standout centerpiece for a...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pyrite on Quartz from Indonesia – Natural Crystal Cluster Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your mineral collection with this striking Pyrite on Quartz cluster from Indonesia, a naturally occurring formation that pairs the metallic brilliance of pyrite with the lumi...
Quartz, Pyrite
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Bronze Cat Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of bronze cat sculptures circa 1970s. They are in original condition with a fine patina and a few small dings and some surface scratche...
Bronze
Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...
Wood
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Venetian Figurines, Dama & Knight, Ruby Red, Black
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Italian Murano glass Venetian figurines demonstrates exquisite traditional art glass sculpture craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Italy by Formia, this iconic pair depicts a eight...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...
Ceramic
Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures are hand carved and measures: 2"W x 2.75"D x 13"H. They are in very good condition ...
Wood
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical
Located in London, GB
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical specimens Dimensions in inches: H 6” x W 4.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condit...
Plaster, Pine
Rare Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oriental Figure with Gold Leaf and Corroso, 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
An exceptional and exceedingly rare Mid-Century Modern sculptural figurine depicting an Oriental silhouette, masterfully hand-blown in Murano, Venice, circa 1950. This investment-gra...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Polished Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...
Petrified Wood
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful incised Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an owl with amazing silver glaze. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks o...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Anthoine Art Bois Carved Wood and Metal Seaplane Model on Stand
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco sea plane sculpture, designed by Anthoine Art Bois in France circa 1930, is an exquisite fusion of craftsmanship, industrial design, and the bold aesthetics of the Art ...
Metal
The Little Guardian: Bronze Study of a French Bulldog on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A charming bronze sculpture depicting a French Bulldog, modeled with alert ears, expressive features, and a compact muscular stance characteristic of the breed. The dog is rendered w...
Bronze
Henri Bargas, the Three Doves, French Art Deco Terracotta 1920
By Henri Bargas
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920 A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...
Terracotta
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Leif" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a masterful creation that merges contemporary design with unparalleled craftsmanship. Handcrafted from a stainless steel veneer inlaid ...
Stainless Steel
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Porcelain & Brass Insect Figurine Luxury Nature
Located in New York City, NY
Meet one of nature's most extraordinary creatures, reimagined in fine porcelain. The Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle figurine is part of the exclusive Awesome Insects Collection...
Metal
$2,450
Carved Wood Elk Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in the early 21st century with a wink toward both tradition and modernism, this life-size wooden elk head reimagines the classic trophy mount in a thoroughly contemporary way....
Wood
1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut
Located in Southampton, NJ
Organic modern freeform wood sculpture signed C. Hubert. This piece is constructed of a single piece of wood (species unknown). The sculpture is unique from all sides and can be floa...
Wood
1960s Murano Hand Blown Glass Pheasant Sculpture, Made in Italy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Striking 1960s Italian Murano hand-blown glass pheasant sculpture, beautifully formed with a dramatic sweeping tail and sculptural clear glass pedestal base. The pheasant features a...
Blown Glass
Handcrafted Black Stone Sculpture by Ricard Casabayó, Functional Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new functional sculpture made from black stone from Aragon has an organic shape. Can be used as a magazine rack and book holder. Pedra Negra F-1 was made by the Barcelona-based scu...
Stone
$657Sale Price|34% Off
18th Century Antique Italian Giltwood Floral Decorative Ornament on Stand
Located in Buisson, FR
A spectacular and highly decorative 18th-century antique giltwood ornament, dating to the Baroque / Rococo period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully hand-carved, this high-relief carving ...
Wood
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake...
Wood, Paint
Classic female torso carved from white Carrara marble—made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
sculpture, Female Torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, female marble torso A small female torso carved from beautiful white Carrara marb...
Carrara Marble
$665Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting: Virgin of Mercy
Located in London, GB
18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...
Paint, Wood
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...
Wood
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Boy Reading" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A delightful cold-painted bronze modelled as a young Arab boy seated in quiet concentration, absorbed in reading from a parchment held delicately in his hands. Signed with the Bergma...
Bronze
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #7
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. The vintage coral is prized for intricate organic form and sculptural presence. This coral specimen has an intricate arrangement of small bra...
Coral
$6,764 / set
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Located in London, GB
Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and heavy casted bronze cow bell manufactured in Switzerland around 1930. The antique bell features high relief motifs of farm animals, human heads and foliages. The bell com...
Bronze
Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...
Brass
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 'Gemini' Twin Frozen Charlie Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 'Gemini' Twin Frozen Charlie Figures Germany, 20th Century This pair of 'Gemini' (Pair/Two) Twin Frozen Charlie Figures, originating from Germany in the 20th century, represents a charming and rare find for collectors of antique porcelain dolls and figures. Standing 12.5 inches tall, 5.5 inches wide, and 5 inches deep, each figure is crafted from glazed white porcelain, reminiscent of the iconic frozen Charlotte...
Porcelain
Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed 'K.R.'
Located in Lisse, NL
Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth. This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...
Wood, Pine
Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s. Small scale table sculpture with an appealing patina and organic form. Initialed "RH" and numbered 1/9 at the base. Add...
Bronze
$228Sale Price|20% Off
Large Vintage Mannequin Display Head Female Mannequin 52cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage female mannequin, display head or bust with a long neck, made of hard plastic, numbered D210 on the back, second half of the 20th century. This mannequin features elegant ma...
Polyester
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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