Nefertiti Bust
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts
Resin
20th Century German Modern Busts
Porcelain
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Busts
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1960s German Posters
Paper
Vintage 1930s Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century Unknown Busts
Plaster, Wood
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Busts
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Busts
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Egyptian Posters
Paper
Vintage 1960s North American Busts
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1960s Sculptures
Vintage 1950s German Busts
Vintage 1950s German Busts
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Brocade, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Textiles
Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Ja...
Tôle
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Urns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Metalwork
Silver, Iron
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Brocade, Wood, Paper
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Ceramic
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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.
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