Sculptures
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Rose Quartz
Mid-20th Century French Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Plastic
20th Century American Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Walnut
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Steel
1920s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Jade
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Late 20th Century American Rustic Sculptures
Stone
1930s Vintage Sculptures
Iron
Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Sculptures
Marble
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century European Gothic Sculptures
Wood
1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Alabaster, Brass
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Stone
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Enamel
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Multi-gemstone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century South American Sculptures
Stone
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Coral
1910s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Iron
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s American Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Mahogany
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures
Soapstone
20th Century Sculptures
Silver
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Enamel
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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