Sculptures
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures
Onyx, Quartz, Agate
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1890s French Country Antique Sculptures
Faience, Majolica
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s American Sculptures
Fiberglass
1970s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Italian Sculptures
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Rose Quartz
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Resin
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1880s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Brass
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Amethyst
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Sculptures
Wood
2010s Italian Sculptures
Multi-gemstone
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s European Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Cast Stone, Metal
20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s British Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Steel, Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Spelter
Late 20th Century English Gothic Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century European Sculptures
Leather
1970s Irish Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1970s Chinese Vintage Sculptures
Soapstone
2010s Indian Organic Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Stone
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Ceramic
1910s American American Classical Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century Canadian Sculptures
Acrylic
1990s English Modern Sculptures
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1910s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Sculptures
Wood
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Sculptures
Cast Stone
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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