Hand-Carved Horses
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Afghan Animal Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures
Alabaster
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s Garden Ornaments
Marble
Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century North American Animal Sculptures
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Rock Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Alabaster
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1980s Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Greek Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Clay
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Oak
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Marble, Alabaster
20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Greek Revival Animal Sculptures
Pine
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Crystal, Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Animal Sculptures
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Wood, Beech
Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Central American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures
Stucco
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Marble
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Afghan Animal Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Quartz
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Oak, Paint
20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Onyx
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
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Finding the Right Sculptures for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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