Modern Wood Sculptures
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s Guatemalan Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Plywood
20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Animal Sculptures
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects
Wood
Vintage 1970s English Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Fruitwood, Driftwood
1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Teak
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...
Wood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Teak
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Burl
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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