Sculptures
1970s Swedish Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Philippine Sculptures
Metal
1970s Argentine Space Age Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum, Metal
1980s Canadian Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Chrome
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Quartz, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sculptures
Stone
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Lucite
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Composition
1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paint
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Concrete, Metal
1990s American Sculptures
Granite
1970s Austrian Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Beech
1970s North American Vintage Sculptures
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Pottery, Plastic
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Crystal, Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
1980s American Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Composition
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sculptures
Plastic
1990s Italian Sculptures
Copper
1970s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1980s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century European Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures
Iron
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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