Sculptures
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Other Sculptures
Bone
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
1990s Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood, Pearwood, Nutwood, Fruitwood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
1940s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1940s German Black Forest Vintage Sculptures
Antler, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Sculptures
Travertine
20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Wood
1970s French Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Vintage Sculptures
Steel
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures
Teak
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Sculptures
Metal, Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sculptures
Concrete
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Wood
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Bronze
1970s British Vintage Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1990s British Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Sporting Art Sculptures
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures
Bamboo
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Wire
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Bronze
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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