Sculptures
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
19th Century American Victorian Antique Sculptures
Brass
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s Russian Sculptures
Bone
1890s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Concrete, Cement
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s Namibian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Sculptures
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century American Sculptures
Iron
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Crystal, Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1890s French Country Antique Sculptures
Faience, Majolica
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Sculptures
2010s English Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Majolica, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Stone
15th Century and Earlier African Antique Sculptures
Bone
19th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst, Crystal, Other
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Crystal, Other
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
2010s Colombian Other Sculptures
Stone
2010s Australian Sculptures
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Sculptures
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Provincial Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Wire
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Congolese Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Italian Sculptures
Plaster
Early 2000s Sculptures
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Other
1930s Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Granite, Brass, Chrome
20th Century Danish High Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
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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