Sculptures
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Silver
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Wood
20th Century American Sculptures
Quartz
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Other, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Aluminum
2010s French Brutalist Sculptures
Bronze
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1920s European Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Hardwood
Early 18th Century Thai Tribal Antique Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures
Stainless Steel
20th Century Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Silver
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Sculptures
Limestone
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1970s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Sculptures
Leather
2010s Japanese Tribal Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood, Paint
20th Century European Baroque Revival Sculptures
Silver
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Sculptures
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Alabaster
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Jade, Metal
1970s French Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Mexican Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Marble
2010s American Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Mexican Sculptures
Paper
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Pottery
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
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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