Sculptures
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
20th Century American Sculptures
Plastic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Oak
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1920s Danish Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Marble
Mid-19th Century Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Sculptures
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Spanish Jugendstil Sculptures
Brass
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Bohemian Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wire
20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
2010s Uruguayan Sculptures
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Quartz, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Resin, Lucite
1980s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Agate, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Copper
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Sculptures
Bronze
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century French Sculptures
Crystal
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Concrete
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Bronze
1880s German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Sculptures
Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures
Porcelain
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures
Concrete
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1820s French Empire Revival Antique Sculptures
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Gold Leaf, Iron
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Sculptures
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Iron
Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Metal
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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