Sculptures
2010s Swedish Sculptures
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Bronze
1880s Italian Other Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Stone, Amethyst, Marble
2010s European Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Enamel
Early 20th Century British Colonial Sculptures
Leather
15th Century and Earlier Algerian Antique Sculptures
Stone
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Sculptures
Bone
2010s Italian Sculptures
Iron
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Bolivian Antique Sculptures
Amethyst
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Sculptures
Lava, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Stone, Limestone
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Sculptures
Stone
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Gold Plate
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
15th Century and Earlier Libyan Antique Sculptures
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Sculptures
Stone
1990s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Oak, Fabric
15th Century and Earlier Scandinavian Antique Sculptures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures
Limestone, Sandstone, Marble
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Wood, Fabric, Paper
2010s British Sculptures
Steel
20th Century American Sculptures
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Cast Stone
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Majolica, Terracotta
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Leather
Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Pottery
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Stone
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Scagliola
Early 20th Century North American Sculptures
Shell
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures
Malachite
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Sculptures
Limestone
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Stone
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Amethyst, Malachite, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Uruguayan Organic Modern Sculptures
Amethyst, Agate, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Other
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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