Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Rock Crystal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Moroccan Modern Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Metal
20th Century French Sculptures
Crystal
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Leather, Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Metal
17th Century French Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sculptures
Copper
2010s Italian Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
19th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Sculptures
Iron
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite
2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Chinese Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Resin
20th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures
Reclaimed Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1990s Sculptures
Clay, Fabric, Resin, Paint
1890s German Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Wood
1990s English Other Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Sculptures
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Coral
1970s French Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Sculptures
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1890s British Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s Australian Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s British Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Other
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Hardwood
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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