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Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

An exceptional Murano glass sculpture by celebrated Venetian master Alfredo Barbini, created in 1957 and commonly known as the "Vulcano" or "Volcano" model. Signed "A. Barbini" on th...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece
Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece

Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely large 20" Mid-Century Italian majolica basket of lemons topiary centerpiece. No maker's mark. Freshen up your kitchen or breakfast room with this charming hand painted arran...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun
Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun

Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted work-of-art wall rack certainly fits that bill. This good condition wall coat-rack with the finest quality cast iron wall hooks...

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus

Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...

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Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson in Cast Iron, Sweden, 1960s
Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson in Cast Iron, Sweden, 1960s

Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson in Cast Iron, Sweden, 1960s

By Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A cast iron fire screen designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna in Sweden during the 1960s. The openwork decoration depicts Thor riding his chariot drawn by two goats, surrounded ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cast Iron

Large Polished Black Obsidian Mirror
Large Polished Black Obsidian Mirror

Large Polished Black Obsidian Mirror

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

A large black polished obsidian slab. This piece of obsidian is reflective in nature and it is similar to what the indigenous Mexican Native Americans used for their mirrors. Obsid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Lava

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Murano Livio Seguso Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Livio Seguso, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium glass Italian art sculpture, depicting a gray bird on a green apple. The piece is documented to designer Livio Seg...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Antique authentic Sea Turtle
Antique authentic Sea Turtle

Antique authentic Sea Turtle

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a rare antique shell of a Sea Turtle but in nice condition with all the shell intact , some marks from its sea life but is a beautiful specimen

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight
Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter
The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter

The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...

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2010s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy
Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy

Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy

By Enzo Mari

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 w x 1,18 D x 7,87 H inches L 7 ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella
Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella

Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Pair of white lattimo figurines with black details. Fulvio Bianconi, designer at Venini. Very good detailed quality. White lattimo glass with black applications. The pieces belong to...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s
Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

By Raul Coronel

Located in San Diego, CA

Ceramic bowl by Raul Coronel. Signed "Raul" noting it was made by Raul Coronel and not one of his assistants. 1960s Dimensions: 9.5" Diameter X 2.25" High No chips, cracks or repa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Figural Italian Cast Bronze Cat (circa 1920s)
Antique Figural Italian Cast Bronze Cat (circa 1920s)

Antique Figural Italian Cast Bronze Cat (circa 1920s)

Located in London, GB

Antique figural Italian cast bronze cat (circa 1920s). This Italian marvel, born in the heart of the 1920s, is not just a statue; it's a portal to a by...

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1920s Italian Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s Austrian Bosse Cat Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse cat figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays Bosse’s...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Crystal Val Saint Lambert Owl, Designed by Zoritchak, 1980s
Crystal Val Saint Lambert Owl, Designed by Zoritchak, 1980s

Crystal Val Saint Lambert Owl, Designed by Zoritchak, 1980s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Delft, NL

A crystal Val Saint Lambert owl, designed by Zoritchak, 1980s. Zoritchak is a Glass Artist and sculptor from Slovakia. (1944-present). A crystal owl in the shape of a triangle. T...

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20th Century Belgian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960
Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful abstract Murano blown glass sculpture. Artist unknown. Italy, 1960s This art glass paperweight sculpture has an eye-catching design with spiral shape standing on a clear gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Hardwood Wagon Wheel from Mexico, circa Early 1800's
Hardwood Wagon Wheel from Mexico, circa Early 1800's

Hardwood Wagon Wheel from Mexico, circa Early 1800's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Hardwood wagon wheel from the state of Puebla, Mexico, circa early 19th century. The wagon wheel is from the colonial era. Most colonial wheels contain ir...

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Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron
Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

CONSOLE NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. The legs are finely tapered and make this elegant co...

Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Steel, Cut Steel

Signed Wood Sculpture by Claude Litschgy "Luscoz", France 1984
Signed Wood Sculpture by Claude Litschgy "Luscoz", France 1984

Signed Wood Sculpture by Claude Litschgy "Luscoz", France 1984

Located in COLMAR, FR

A compelling studio work by Claude Litschgy (born 1949), known under the artistic name Luscoz — sculptor, plasticien, and scion of one of Alsace's most distinguished artistic familie...

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1980s French Minimalist Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco
French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco

French Bronze Equestrian Group "A Question of Pride" After Constantin Cristesco

Located in New York, NY

A striking 20th-century French bronze sculpture inspired by Constantin Cristesco's celebrated composition "Deux chevaux sautant un obstacle" (Two Horses Jumping an Obstacle), also kn...

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Epic Large Quartz Sphere with Rainbows
Epic Large Quartz Sphere with Rainbows

Epic Large Quartz Sphere with Rainbows

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

The Rainbow Generator Sphere - High-Grade Quartz Crystal Sphere from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description This is a very special Crystal Quartz Sphere, nearly flawless that brings epi...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Accessory in Aged Gold
Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Accessory in Aged Gold

Butterflies on Acrylic Tabletop Accessory in Aged Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Play up your flirty, fluttery side with this butterfly decorative accessory. Each flutter, mounted on acrylic, adds movement and joy wherever it lands. Build a space where you can b...

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2010s American Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s
Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s

Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

An incredible mid-century modern sculpture by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguérez depicting two children on a seesaw. The sculpture, depicting a boy and girl on a seesaw, or teete...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy
Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Located in London, GB

A sensitively-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 4th-3rd century BC Tarantine sculpture. An architectural ...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair Italian Grand Tour Style Brecciated Specimen Marble Spheres Carrara Bases
Pair Italian Grand Tour Style Brecciated Specimen Marble Spheres Carrara Bases

Pair Italian Grand Tour Style Brecciated Specimen Marble Spheres Carrara Bases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of Italian Grand Tour-style brecciated specimen marble spheres on Carrara marble bases showcases the timeless appeal of Italy's richly colored ornamental stones. Carved fro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France
Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France

Baccarat Signed Crystal Glass Sitting Cat Sculpture, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest,  A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. The Baccarat cat is a stylish and minimalistic crystal sculpture of a sitting cat.Crafted with purity and grace...

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1970s French Other Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture of a Cat, Deco Style
Bronze Sculpture of a Cat, Deco Style

Bronze Sculpture of a Cat, Deco Style

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming small bronze sculpture of a bathing cat. We are attributing the bronze to a French origin. The bottom of the bronze has been covered in felt to protect from scratc...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture
Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture

Testa Venere di Milo Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by the internationally-celebrated sculpture of Venus found in 1820 in the Greek Island of Milos and nowadays exhibited at the Louvre Museum of Paris, this gorgeous bust will...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Modern Hanging Toucan Sculpture Handcrafted Brass Copper Mexico 1970
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Toucan Sculpture Handcrafted Brass Copper Mexico 1970

Mid-Century Modern Hanging Toucan Sculpture Handcrafted Brass Copper Mexico 1970

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Toronto, CA

A striking vintage toucan sculpture, handcrafted in Mexico during the 1970s, in the distinctive style of Sergio Bustamante. This life-size bird is beautifully detailed in a mix of co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Metal

Deconstructed Half Tower Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Deconstructed Half Tower Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Deconstructed Half Tower Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture
Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture

Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Large Scale Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture. Hand polished, Light or dark spots are reflection of light. Nice vintage condition. Looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table. Rea...

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1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure
Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure

Mid-Century Sculptural Marble Abstract Interpretation of a Figure

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous hand sculpted marble abstract bust on a chrome plinth. Organic Head resting on its hands. Carved from Carrara Marble. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from a...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs
XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs

Located in Warrenton, OR

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs. We think this is a Kranaosphinctes species. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We love the substa...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handcrafted Mid Century Modern metal owl sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. This decorative brutalist object features aged brass / bronze tone torch-cut metal.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood 5.5" Decorative Sphere / Orb
Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood 5.5" Decorative Sphere / Orb

Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood 5.5" Decorative Sphere / Orb

Located in Red Lion, PA

Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood Decorative Sphere / Orb, 5.5" Diameter, 6.5 lbs This impressive petrified wood decorative sphere measures approximately 5.5 inches in diameter (16.5 inches in circumference) and weighs a substantial 6.4 pounds. Expertly polished to a luminous sheen, the orb showcases extraordinary natural variations in color from rich chocolate browns to warm amber honey, creamy beige, soft greys, and golden tan. The surface reveals mesmerizing natural patterns and textures, including swirling grain, delicate veining, subtle craquelure, and striking abstract formations that can only be found in fossilized wood. While polished smooth, the orb retains slight tactile variations, celebrating the organic character of this ancient material. Petrified wood is formed over millions of years as mineral-rich water permeates buried wood, gradually replacing its cellular structure with quartz, chalcedony, or other minerals while preserving the original growth rings and textures. Each specimen is a unique work of nature, blending the warmth of wood with the permanence of stone. Collectors value petrified wood not only for its geological significance but also for its aesthetic qualities each piece is entirely unique, a frozen moment in natural history. The sphere shape, long associated with harmony, wholeness, and timeless design, enhances the inherent beauty of the material. Unlike raw or slab-cut petrified wood, a polished orb emphasizes the depth of color, movement, and mineralization from every angle. Substantial in weight and presence, this piece makes a striking accent for a coffee table, bookshelf, or desktop. It can serve as a meditative object, a sculptural statement, or a thoughtful addition to a collection of natural history and decorative arts. Highly collectible and increasingly sought-after, large polished petrified wood spheres such as this bring a sense of luxury, grounding energy, and conversation-worthy beauty into any space. Condition: Excellent overall with natural surface variations inherent to petrified wood. Please see photos for details. This is a timeless decorative object that bridges nature, design, and geology, an ideal addition for collectors of minerals, fossilized wood, decorative spheres, and natural history objects.

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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's
Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's

Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-649 ceramic Roman Bust market Italy.

Category

1940s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Coral Stone Bust After Michelangelo’s David, Sculpture
Coral Stone Bust After Michelangelo’s David, Sculpture

Coral Stone Bust After Michelangelo’s David, Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, US

This coral stone bust of Michelangelo’s David introduces a refined, quietly dramatic focal point to any room. At 13.5 inches high, its compact scale makes it ideal for styling a cons...

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/Finished
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/Finished

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/Finished

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Composite Marble Bust Of David
A Composite Marble Bust Of David

A Composite Marble Bust Of David

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in London, GB

A good scale and form composition marble bust of David mounted on a Black socle. David inscription to base. Very probably by Anthony Redmile London.

Category

Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres
Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres

Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...

Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Palmwood

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s
Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968): Life-size reclining nude made of plaster; 1920s

By Lucio Fontana

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Life-size reclining female figure made of plaster. It dates from the early period of Lucio Fontana's work (1922 to approximately 1930), when he worked in the sculpture studio "Fonta...

Category

1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

Located in New York, NY

An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France
Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France

Large impressive Art Deco Statue, “The Guardian” by Georges Gori 1920s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

This impressive Art Deco sculpture, crafted by Georges Gori in 1920, portrays a woman elegantly walking her massive dog. Aptly titled “The Guardians,” it captures the essence of ...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs

Located in Norton, MA

Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s
African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s African decorative hair comb carved in very dark, dense hardwood, most likely ebony, sculpted in the ...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures

The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.