Sculptures
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Fruitwood
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
20th Century American Medieval Sculptures
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1880s German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Other
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wire
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Sculptures
Leather
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Sculptures
Other
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Scandinavian Antique Sculptures
Other
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1910s German Beaux Arts Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Gesso
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Copper
1920s French Other Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Sculptures
Bone
1920s French Empire Vintage Sculptures
Marble
2010s Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures
Clay, Earthenware
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Bronze, Silver
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Sculptures
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Metal
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
1850s French Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Wire
Late 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Brass
2010s Czech Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1960s Spanish Vintage Sculptures
Metal
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Canadian Sculptures
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
2010s Moroccan Modern Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Metal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
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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