"Oscar Statuette for Columbia Picture's 15th Anniversary", 1935, Hollywood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary find, both historically and artistically, this miniature Oscar statue was commissioned by Columbia Pictures in 1935 to celebrate its 15th anniversary as well as the ...
Zinc
Organic modern Ceramic link chain wall sculpture art
Located in Attleboro, MA
Composed of interlocking links that are both earthy and organic. Each link is crafted from unglazed stoneware clay in muted tones, evoking the warm hues of a desert at dusk. The lin...
Ceramic
Lapis Lazuli Tiger Sculpture Hand Carved Large Statue 9" Paperweight
Located in Somis, CA
Symbol of power and strength, this striking hand-carved tiger sculpture is made in natural lapis lazuli. Tiger’s head emerges from calcite-rich section, creating a dramatic contrast ...
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica fish platter Vallauris. Large fish in the center, seaweeds, shells. Nautical style. 14' W , 9.8' H
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$99 / item
Gemstone Soma Cube Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
The gemstone Soma Cube by DAR Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!). T...
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone
Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans is a gorgeous interior furnishing item. it is an incredibly stylized Etruscan horse with ...
Metal
"Reese's Peanut Butter Cup" Marble Pop Art Sculpture by Robin Antar
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Alabaster and oils sculpture Measuring 4.5 x 26 x 12 in (11.43 x 66.04 x 30.48 cm) "Reese's Peanut Butter Cup" is part of Robin Antar's Realism in Stone series, in which familiar ic...
Alabaster
Art Deco Anthoine Art Bois Carved Wood and Metal Seaplane Model on Stand
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco sea plane sculpture, designed by Anthoine Art Bois in France circa 1930, is an exquisite fusion of craftsmanship, industrial design, and the bold aesthetics of the Art ...
Metal
'Naughty Scottie' Vintage White Scottish Terrier Cast Iron Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scottish Terrier cast iron doorstop or bookend, commonly known as The Naughty Scottie due to his lifted hind leg – in the pee position. Made by Band Wagon Inc. in the 1980s, this ...
Cast Iron
Cosmic Carousel Chandelier 100 - ORE, Limited Edition, Ceiling pendant
Located in London, England
The Carousel Chandelier brings together bronzed, patinated, and lacquered surfaces in a composition that explores the relationship between light, material, and form. Developed by Eva...
Brass
$568Sale Price|49% Off
Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered . Measurements include the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:16cm D:8cm
Giltwood
French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...
Alabaster, Marble
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1 . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** This crystal cluster specime...
Crystal, Other
$195Sale Price|35% Off
Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Warrenton, OR
Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This beautiful, realistic b...
Porcelain
Licio Zanetti Signed Large Murano Art Glass Duck Sculpture, Italy, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Licio Zanetti Signed Large Murano Art Glass Duck Sculpture, Italy, 20th Century. This piece is hand signed to the bottom.
Glass, Art Glass
Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cu...
Pine
Brass Sculpture By Lyse Oudoire, France, 1971
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Abstract brass sculpture created by Lyse Oudoire in France during the 1970s. A French artist and sculptor active throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Lyse Oudoire developed a body of wo...
Brass
Set of Seven Mid-20th Century Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figures of Quan Yin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A serene grouping of seven blanc de chine figures depicting Quan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, rendered in softly modeled white porcelain. Each figure carries subtle variation ...
Porcelain
Long Shoehorn in Wood and Horn – French Craft – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Long Shoehorn in Wood and Horn – French Craft – 1970s Description: This is a luxurious long shoehorn crafted in France in the 1970s, combining polished wood and natural horn. Design...
Horn, Wood
Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs by Seswick, Glazed Ceramic Figures, Mid-Century England, circa 1950. This pair of Staffordshire spaniel dogs was produced in England circa...
Ceramic
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Life Size Imperial Roman Marble Head of Ares, 2nd Century AD
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From a life-size fìgure of the god, this exceptional marble head gracefully portrays the finest elements of what Roman Imperial art has to offer. The face is rendered with a distinc...
Marble
$148Sale Price|24% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a lov...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
Brass
Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware figure of bird, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware Bird Figure, 1960s. Rare stoneware bird figure with the characteristic organic form and deep, nuanced glaze typical of Basse’s work. The soft...
Stoneware
Decorative Leather Horse Model
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A decorative piece of a leather horse model with saddle from the 1900th century
Brass
$300Sale Price|25% Off
Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Mid-Century Modern Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture. Artist-Signed and Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. * **NOTE: Our 1stD...
Bronze
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Tiger Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stately mid century Italian tiger sculpture or figure crafted in terra cotta, in repose, hand decorated and glazed. Stamped Made in Italy on the bottom.
Terracotta
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy Holding Fan" Edo 1800s
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a red lacquer stand holding a long fan, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...
Clay, Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$129 / item
Colorful Gemstone Tangram Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A luxurious version of the classic Tangram puzzle that you will invite guests to play with. Handmade from colorful semi-precious gemstones, the natural stone pieces allow for meditat...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Live Size Italian Pug Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
By Marioni
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Italian Pug Dog made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectiona...
Majolica, Terracotta
Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Renowned French Sculptor Auguste Moreau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb 19th century bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau depicting a classical female figure surrounded by playful cherubs. The woman draped in flowing robes looks upward with a joyful...
Bronze
French Oak Glass-Front Display Cabinet, Vintage Style, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century glass-front display cabinet was sourced from France and is worked in oak, its surface finished in a honeyed brown tone. The glass-front display cabinet is fitted wi...
Oak
Natural Emerald Horse Head Bust Statue Emerald Nose Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This hand-carved horse head of natural emerald-bearing gemstone captures the grace and noble character of the horse in a modern form. The elongated profile, alert pointed ears, sculp...
Multi-gemstone
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...
Bronze
Pair Italian Alabaster Parrot Bird Sculptures - mid century
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of vintage Italian alabaster facing parrot sculptures, feature a distinct cream and grey veined stone perched on a scrolled stand.
Stone
Bronco Buster Bronze Sculpture by Frederic Remington, Marble Base, Reproduction
Located in Stamford, CT
The Bronco Buster, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on a marble base. Filled with a tremendous dramatic tension, this bronze sculpture depicts a scene...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Japan Musha Samurai Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll, Edo, mu#011
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor,...
Metal
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Talavera Hand Painted Ceramic Rooster - Unsigned - Mexico - C. 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's. Excellent/mint vintage con...
Terracotta
Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool
Located in München, BY
Rare small 'sheep' stool made of genuine sheep's wool by Hanns Peter Krafft, handcrafted by Meier. Made in Germany in the 1980s. This charming sheep has thick, creamy-white wool, lea...
Leather, Wool, Pine
Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small hand-carved/tooled figurine or paperweight of a goat. The devils Pet executed in pale light green jade gemstone. Made in Asia during the 1970s or earlier. Measurements: 6.5...
Jade
Rare Majolica Butterfly Wall Pocket Clement Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Spanish Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, Artesanía Spain No. 576
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved Spanish figural sculpture depicting the iconic literary character Don Quixote, rendered in an expressive elongated form with deeply faceted carving and exaggerated propor...
Wood
Chandelier LED Handmade by Ovature Studios, Solid Brass, Bonnie Config 6
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Royal Dux Polar Bear Figurine, Circa 1920 - Czech Porcelain Elegance
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare vintage Royal Dux polar bear figurine, designed circa 1920 in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from fine white porcelain, the sculpture captures a lifelike polar bear mid-stride with el...
Porcelain
Collection of 3 Found Object Antique Clock Hand Sculptures on Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful rare set of antique clock hands that have been mounted on custom stands to make a fascinating collection of 3 original found objects sc...
Metal
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #7
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. The vintage coral is prized for intricate organic form and sculptural presence. This coral specimen has an intricate arrangement of small bra...
Coral
$18Sale Price / item|70% Off
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,985 / item
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Glass
Sascha Brastoff Signed Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sascha Brastoff Signed Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s Charming mid-century Folk Art welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. Art...
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, Goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild animals, and chastity. 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour. Bust depicts a youthful classical maiden with h...
Marble
Vintage Italian Bassano Ceramic Dinosaur Sculpture - Pottery Brontosaurus Figure
By Bassano
Located in Bristol, GB
LARGE MID CENTURY MAJOLICA DINOSAUR SCULPTURE A rare and extremely decorative model depicting a Brontosaurus with curved head and tail, textured skin and hand painted details. Made...
Ceramic, Paint
Ceramic Basset Hound Figure by King, vintage Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming and highly decorative life-size Basset Hound sculpture, beautifully capturing the lovable character and unmistakable charm of this beloved breed. A wonderful example of cr...
Ceramic
Tsunemitsu Bronze Roaring Tiger Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Meiji Era
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze tiger sculpture was created by the artist Tsunemitsu during the Meiji period, between 1868 and 1912. Depictin...
Bronze
Lladró “Solitude” Gres Porcelain Nude Woman with Dove Sculpture, Spain, 1990s
By Lladro
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and very hard to find, vintage Lladró gres porcelain sculpture titled “Solitude,” Spain, circa 1995. #5726 This beautifully modeled composition depicts a serene young wo...
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Located in Wilton, CT
Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...
Porcelain
Bathing of the Christ Child, Oil Painting Cusco School Latin American folk art
Located in London, GB
Bathing of the Christ Child, Cusco School, 20th century Small scale size Oil on canvas, Peru. A charming well executed and richly decorative devotional scene depicting the Christ Ch...
Wood, Paint
Bronze Modernist Hand Sculpture, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze modernist sculpture of a hand circa 1990s, Brazil. Unsigned. Artist unknown. Can be useful as ashtray or catchall.
Bronze
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.
The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
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