Sculptures
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Sculptures
Stone, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
18th Century French Antique Sculptures
Metal
16th Century English Antique Sculptures
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Bone
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Sculptures
Softwood
1980s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1980s American Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Composition
15th Century and Earlier Tanzanian Antique Sculptures
Other
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures
Pine
Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Marble
1980s French Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Organic Material
Mid-17th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Sculptures
Oak
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Sculptures
Stone
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
1980s French Romantic Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1980s French Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Giltwood
16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Sculptures
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Petrified Wood
15th Century and Earlier Belarusian Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Other
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Sculptures
Alabaster
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Sculptures
Other
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Sculptures
Other
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Sculptures
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
16th Century Antique Sculptures
Wood
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1660s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Antique Sculptures
Limestone, Cement, Enamel
1980s Italian Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Other
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Slate
17th Century French Antique Sculptures
Wood
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Antique Sculptures
Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Sculptures
Crystal
1980s American Vintage Sculptures
Granite
15th Century and Earlier Ukrainian Antique Sculptures
Other
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sculptures
Gold, Silver
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wool, Hardwood
1980s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
16th Century Asian Antique Sculptures
Iron, Gold Leaf
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Late 18th Century Unknown Country Antique Sculptures
Metal
1980s German Vintage Sculptures
Resin, Plaster, Wood
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Sculptures
Other
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1980s Mexican Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Copper
17th Century English Antique Sculptures
Oak
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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