Sculptures
1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century American Sculptures
Bronze
1960s German Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wire
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Metal
Mid-20th Century European Sculptures
Fiberglass, Plaster
1960s Swedish Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sculptures
Silver
20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Metal
20th Century German Rococo Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s American Sculptures
Acrylic
20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Marble
20th Century American Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Silver Plate
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stoneware
1970s Mexican Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1980s Swedish Prehistoric Vintage Sculptures
Stone
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Copper
20th Century French Romantic Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Earthenware
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Brazilian Vintage Sculptures
Amethyst, Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures
Metal
1950s Mexican Vintage Sculptures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Coral
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Fabric
20th Century American Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
1910s French Vintage Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Bronze
1980s French Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Brass
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Spanish Vintage Sculptures
Silver
1970s American Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Sculptures
Enamel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Leather
1960s Finnish Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Silver, Silver Plate
20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Chinese 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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