Sculptures
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Grand Tour Sculptures
Alabaster
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Chinese Export Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Other
19th Century Mexican Other Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wire
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Crystal, Other
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stone, Coral
1990s American Sculptures
Acrylic
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Sculptures
Metal
2010s Indian Sculptures
Stone, Crystal
1950s French Vintage Sculptures
Travertine, Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Shell
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wrought Iron
1780s Italian Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Sculptures
Stucco, Wood
2010s Italian Sculptures
Silver
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Steel
1930s Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures
Wood
1950s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Mozambican Sculptures
Wood
1940s French Classical Roman Vintage Sculptures
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Classical Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Empire Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Acrylic, Rose Quartz
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Malagasy Sculptures
Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures
Pottery
Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
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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