Sculptures
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Caribbean Folk Art Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Sculptures
Plastic, Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Caribbean Folk Art Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century English Folk Art Sculptures
Terracotta
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Lucite
Early 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Wood
1970s South Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Granite
18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1940s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures
Paper
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures
Wicker
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures
Wicker
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Wood
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.