Sculptures
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Marble, Iron
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Limestone
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Danish Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Danish Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s North American Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sculptures
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Sculptures
Wood, Ash, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s English Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
2010s Indian Organic Modern Sculptures
Nickel
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Walnut
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Spelter
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 19th Century German Antique Sculptures
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1970s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Other
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Stone, Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures
Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Coral
18th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Stone, Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Sculptures
Wood, Ash, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
2010s English Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Steel
1930s Belgian Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1990s American Brutalist Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Industrial Sculptures
Siena Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
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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