Sculptures
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Resin, Mirror, Foam
2010s Mexican American Colonial Sculptures
Clay
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Copper
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century American Industrial Antique Sculptures
Steel, Iron
1820s American American Empire Antique Sculptures
Steel, Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal
Early 2000s American Black Forest Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Sculptures
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Congolese Primitive Sculptures
Metal, Copper
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures
Cement
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Sculptures
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures
Statuary Marble
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures
Statuary Marble
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Acrylic, Fiberglass
2010s American Folk Art Sculptures
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Glass
2010s Japanese Modern Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures
Pine
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Metal, Lead
Late 20th Century Italian Other Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Bronze, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Spelter
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Enamel
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Iron
2010s Italian Sculptures
Carrara Marble
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures
Stone
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Steel
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Spelter
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Sculptures
Concrete, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Sculptures
Concrete, Metal
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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