Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Majolica
20th Century Sculptures
Composition
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Pottery, Clay
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz
1990s American Industrial Sculptures
Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Limestone
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s Italian Sculptures
Plaster
1860s French Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Coral
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Sculptures
Other, Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Sculptures
Tourmaline
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sculptures
Glass
19th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Sculptures
Iron
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Coral, Copper
Early 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Sculptures
Jade
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Crystal, Pyrite, Other
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Sculptures
Precious Stone
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Sculptures
Other
16th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s British Sculptures
Brass
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Blown Glass
1960s American Classical Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Plaster
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Wood
1970s Japanese Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Sculptures
Wood, Feathers
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Early 2000s American Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Brass
1960s Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1880s German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
17th Century German Victorian Antique Sculptures
Porcelain, Pottery
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wool
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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