Sculptures
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Wire
2010s Thai Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Sculptures
Limestone
Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Pottery
Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Sculptures
Glass
1970s African Tribal Vintage Sculptures
Shell, Wood, Beads
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century German Antique Sculptures
Alabaster
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Fruitwood
2010s Indian Organic Modern Sculptures
Nickel
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century French Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures
Multi-gemstone, Vermeil, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1850s French Beaux Arts Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Greco Roman Sculptures
Marble
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures
Limestone, Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
2010s Indian Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Aluminum
19th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Marble, Iron
1960s American Classical Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Plaster
20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sculptures
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate
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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