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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bird Wall-Mounted Figures, Set of Five
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern bird wall decoration - seagull figures made of brass, set of five, from circa the 1970s.
The dimensions of the largest bird figure:
Dimensions: heig...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ronneby, Sweden, Blue Glass Fish, Art Glass, 1970s - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Swedish Fish Animal Sculpture in Art Glass from FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 18x6x11cm
Enter code FREESHIP at che...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Rochard Limoges, Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass accent. Marked as shown. The hinged lidded trinket box measures 1.25 inches tall, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Tuff Stone Sculpture Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
Located in Dorchester, GB
A rare sculpture done in the style Henri Gaudier-Brzeska's seated woman.
Made from Tuff which is a type of rock made of volcanic ash, you see it used more frequently with mid 20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue Italian art glass giraffe figure sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Perfume Bottle Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hivo Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Lucite perfume bottle sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Sonambient Cattails Sound Sculpture in the Manner of Harry Bertoia
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Sonambient cattails sound sculpture in the manner of Harry Bertoia circa 1970. It is in great vintage condition with patina throughout, four rows of four copper colored sound...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Solid Alabaster by Mark Leblanc, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished designer and craftsmen renowned for his Organic Modern pieces audaciously carved from all-natural materials, this extraordinary piece is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Reminiscent of a water droplet, with an intricate carved dimple hidden within the piece, this sculpture features exquisite patterns of cream mixed with rose-colored swirls and veins left behind by iron deposits within the ancient alabaster during it's formation millions of years ago. This sculpture is the very definition of one of a kind so when it's gone, it's gone forever. Make it yours today.
Mark Leblanc (currently on display in the ABT Modern...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture on Black Granite Base
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features an organic abstract sinuously curved form- full of verve and dynamism- with a fla...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange to white Ombre fade design Italian art glass fish figurine, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with "Salviati & C. - Made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy.
Sizes range from:
H: 3 W: 2 D: 3
H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Brutalist modern Marcello Fantoni copper on welded steel sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Believed to be an earlier work by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer . A study in patina and corrosion in brutalist yet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
Masonic Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957
Located in Den Haag, NL
Masonic Brothers/Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957 ,
very good condition. signed .
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture on Base, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of green, red, Yellow and clear. Created in the manner of de...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Frederick Hart Bronze Nude Female Bust Sculpture Artist Proof 1 of 1
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Frederick Hart Bronze Nude Female Bust Sculpture Artist Proof 1 of 1. Known for his amazing Lucite sculptures this artist did few bronzes. His bronze sculptures are highly sought aft...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere LARGE Chrome Original 1970’s Raindrops Sculpture Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Curtis Jere LARGE Chrome Original 1970’s Raindrops Sculpture Signed and Dated 1975. This is an original high quality sculpture not a later reissue.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
LARGE Chaim Gross Large Acrobat Bronze Sculpture Signed and Dated 1964
By Chaim Gross
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
LARGE Chaim Gross Large Acrobat Bronze Sculpture Signed and Dated 1964. This sculpture is number 5 of a very low edition size of six.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of blue, red, green and clear. Created in the manner of desi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Curtis Jere Circa 1975 Large Brass Hanging Wall Sculpture Original Patina
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic 'Raindrops' wall sculpture by C. Jere / Artisan House, in brass execution. Abstract metal wall sculpture of torched edge disc's and half spheres made originally between 1965-1...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of hand-carved and Hand-Crafted Jade Elephants.
Acquired from a prominent estate in La Jolla, California, the pair are large and heavy - Elephants with their trunks up pres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Jade
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood (possibly rosewood; not sure) elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. #3647
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Modernist Pair of Baccarat Louxor Crystal Obelisks (France)
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and stunning Baccarat Louxor crystal obelisks in near mint condition. Great pieces as a gift or to complement with any art glass collection. The pair exhibits the Baccara...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Handmade leather dog /Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
These small leather animals are folded from a thicker piece of brown leather and riveted . Stamped Deru.
Origami technique.
The m...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference.
The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing.
One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9.
The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world.
LITERATURE:
Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ',
'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8.
BIOGRAPHY
In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
Leonardo Zanardello ceramic sculpture Nove Italy 1978
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful large sculpture made by Leonaro Zanardello, Nove Italy 1978. Zanardello worked with ceramics for a very short time, making his pieces super rare and hard to come by. His ar...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century KPM Berlin Walking White Tiger Statuette, Antoine Louis Barye
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
20th century KPM Berlin / Walking white tiger statuette - Antoine Louis Barye
This listing is for a stunning statuette of a walking white tiger. Designed by Antoine Louis Barye and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Glass Star Table Sculpture after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blown glass star sculpture. Probably Italian. Free USA shipping.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Ceramic German Impression of Baking Cast Mold of Drummer. Circa 1969
Located in Seattle, WA
The text on back translates from German as follows:
“ Original impression of an 18th century baking model from the Weimar Castle Museum.” Blue Toned paint or glass atop this piece. ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Hand carved winged angelhead with its original gilding.
France, circa 1750
Weathered small losses. Treated against wood worm
Measurement here below inclusive the wooden bas...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stylish Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish art glass bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.5"W x 2.5"D x 7"H. The piece is done...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Borzoi Dog Sculpture, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Borzoi Dog Sculpture was produced in Poland. Only one dog avai...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Tall Danish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Denmark. Very rare collectible tall size.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Vintage Resin and Wood Aztec Sculpture / Award
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage resin and wood Aztec sculpture / award, circa 1969. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 14"H; it was an award trophy presented to K...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Archimede Seguso Murano Red Black Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown red and black Italian art glass mini baby bird figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and it still retains the original "Arc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Black Ceramic Rearing Horse Sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian glazed black ceramic rearing horse sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli
By: Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: pressed, molded...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture Circa 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s figurative female form abstract bronze sculpture having a rich patina in various hues and a textural surface created by the artist. A substantial piece created in solid bronze ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Resin Nude Sculpture by Nicola Sebastio
Located in London, GB
Resin Nude Sculpture by Nicola Seastio, Italy, 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
These small leather animals are folded from a thicker piece of brown leather and riveted . Stamped: Deru. Germany
Origami techni...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century H: 109cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century
Crucified figure with the head turned to the right side, face with well-defined features, beard and long hair finely carved ...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
WPA Harvester & Foundry Worker Ceramic Sculptures by Rosario R. Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
WPA ceramic sculptures of a harvester and a foundry worker
.
foundry worker: 7 ½ inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep by 9 inches tall
Repair...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cubist Abstract Marble Sculpture, D. Fink c. 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cubist Abstract Sculpture
Hand carved Marble
D. Fink, c. 1970s
Black walnut base
Measurements:
15.5"H x 9"W x 7.5"L
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large oggetti fish
By Oggetti
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Large fish by oggetti . The brass base has oxidation and a natural patina. The fish is in perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Ceramic "Ankara" Vase by Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Whimsical Swedish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Sweden. Very rare collectible.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Seguso Vetri D’Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-yellow, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small Japanese farmers with a large hat made of hand blown colored Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Tarcisio Tosin, Two half-bust sculptures, La Freccia, Vicenza Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Two half-bust sculptures designed by Tarcisio Tosin
La Freccia, Vicenza Italy 1960s
38 H - 19 x 18 cm
Signature on the back, signature and monogram of the manufacture below the b...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Humpback Whale on Custom Steel Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th-century American hand-crafted leather humpback whale, found in one of Oregon's picturesque coastal towns, is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and creativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Amber Marble Obelisks from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di obelischi in marmo ambrato, realizzati negli anni '60
Ø cm 9,5 h cm 35
Gli obelischi erano originariamente costruiti dagli antichi egizi come monumenti religiosi per onor...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in Watford, GB
A pair of luminous turquoise crystal 1977 bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1960s. The maker’s mark is visible at the base of one of the bookends.
FontanaArte was founded ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
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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?
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