Sculptures
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Brass, Steel
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Wood
1970s Thai Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1860s English Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Stone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Glass
1890s French Other Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Other
20th Century Sculptures
Silver
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Porcelain, Acrylic
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures
Acrylic
Early 1900s French Country Antique Sculptures
Other
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Limestone
20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures
Other
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Sculptures
Agate, Rock Crystal
Mid-19th Century Antique Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Italian Industrial Sculptures
Acrylic, Polyester, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Travertine, Bronze
2010s American Folk Art Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sculptures
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Jade, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century Bulgarian Rustic Antique Sculptures
Stone
2010s English Organic Modern 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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