Sculptures
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Mirror, Acrylic, Plaster
Late 20th Century English Sculptures
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Blown Glass, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures
Crystal, Other
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Glass
15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Sculptures
Rose Quartz
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Sculptures
Crystal, Other
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Copper
1990s American Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 2000s American Sculptures
Plastic, Paper
1960s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Resin, Lucite
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures
Wicker
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wicker
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century European Antique Sculptures
Stone
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
20th Century Mexican Sculptures
Brass, Copper
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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