Sculptures
19th Century Belgian Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures
Metal, Wire
1920s French Late Victorian Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Resin, Plaster
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Indian Sculptures
Rock Crystal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
1970s Mexican Vintage Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures
Copper
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Majolica
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Gold Plate
1970s Belizean Modern Vintage Sculptures
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures
Jade
Late 19th Century North American Industrial Antique Sculptures
Cut Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Rope
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Sculptures
Aluminum
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Silver
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Resin, Plaster
1820s French Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
1910s Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
1990s American Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1930s Danish Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s American Beaux Arts Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1890s British Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Copper
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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