Sculptures
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Wood
1990s European Modern Sculptures
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Resin
1940s European Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Fabric
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Other
Early 20th Century European Gothic Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1920s German Baroque Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Mirror, Acrylic, Foam
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Steel
2010s Russian Sculptures
Bone
1970s American Other Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Glass
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century African Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain, Pottery
1970s Unknown Other Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Sculptures
Ebony
19th Century American Victorian Antique Sculptures
Brass
2010s Indian Sculptures
Quartz, Other
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Blown Glass, Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1950s German Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century American Sculptures
Pine
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Iron
20th Century Sculptures
Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1920s German Vintage Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s American Other Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
2010s Danish Organic Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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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