Sculptures
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Sculptures
Stone
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Sculptures
Marble
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Teak
17th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Stained Glass
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
1960s American Classical Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Plaster
15th Century and Earlier Thai Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Stone
18th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Sandstone
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Early 18th Century French Antique Sculptures
Earthenware
15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique Sculptures
Limestone, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
1960s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Brass
17th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Metal, Iron
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Other
1960s Spanish Vintage Sculptures
Metal
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Oak
1790s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Sculptures
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Marble
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Sculptures
Petrified Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Resin
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
18th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Coral, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Iron
1960s Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Sculptures
Quartz, Tourmaline
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Sculptures
Agate, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian 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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