Sculptures
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Turkish Art Deco Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1970s North American Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1990s European Sculptures
Malachite, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Pottery, Clay
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
1990s French Sculptures
Metal
1990s American Industrial Sculptures
Steel
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1990s American Brutalist Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Majolica
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Amethyst, Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Composition
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
1970s Japanese Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Onyx
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Leather
1990s English Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Sculptures
Plastic, Acrylic
1980s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 1900s Portuguese Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Majolica, Pottery
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Shell
1980s Australian Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Majolica
Early 1900s French Country Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Crystal
1990s English Modern Sculptures
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Steel
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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