Sculptures
2010s Greek Organic Modern Sculptures
Cast Stone
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Sculptures
Other
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Sculptures
Clay
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Classical Greek Sculptures
Marble
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Majolica, Terracotta
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Sculptures
Clay
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Gold Leaf
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass
19th Century Austrian Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Other
2010s Colombian Other Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Marble
19th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Sculptures
Jade, Metal
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s American Sculptures
Bone
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Serpentine
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Leather
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Jade
2010s Italian Sculptures
Glass, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Haitian Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Hardwood, Ebony
1960s French Futurist Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1950s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Shell
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s Afghan Sculptures
Jade
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
19th Century English Other Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Copper
2010s Italian Sculptures
Other
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Namibian Primitive Antique Sculptures
Stone
2010s Danish Organic Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Sculptures
Crystal, Other
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
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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