Sculptures
15th Century and Earlier Dominican Antique Sculptures
Resin
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Congolese Sculptures
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Stone
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Other
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sculptures
Majolica, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Marble
20th Century European Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Porcelain, Resin, Wood
2010s Malagasy Sculptures
Tourmaline
2010s Greek Modern Sculptures
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Copper, Metal
2010s Italian Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1970s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century English Gothic Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Brass
2010s Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
17th Century Belgian Antique Sculptures
Stone
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures
Soapstone
1970s Irish Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1990s Italian Minimalist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Pakistani Sculptures
Crystal
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Nutwood
2010s Italian Sculptures
Marble
1920s German Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Italian Sculptures
Silver
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures
Resin
1990s Italian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Iron
20th Century Unknown Country Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Afghan Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass, Sommerso
20th Century Peruvian Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Granite, Serpentine
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Sculptures
Limestone
20th Century Sculptures
Amethyst
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Moroccan Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1920s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Concrete, Cement
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s American Sculptures
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz, Agate
2010s Colombian Other Sculptures
Stone
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Rose Quartz
15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Sculptures
Spelter
1950s Indian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ebony, Bone
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Primitive Sculptures
Quartz
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 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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