Stone Obelisks
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s French Obelisks
Amethyst
Late 20th Century American Obelisks
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Brass
1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Abstract Sculptures
Stone
Late 20th Century British Colonial Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Busts
Composition
Late 20th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Sandstone
2010s Unknown Abstract Sculptures
Concrete, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Onyx
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Natural Specimens
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Stone, Marble
Late 20th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s American Natural Specimens
Stone
2010s American Natural Specimens
Stone
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Stone, Malachite
2010s Malagasy Natural Specimens
Stone
Vintage 1980s Swedish Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Stone
2010s Brazilian Animal Sculptures
Quartz, Stone
Late 20th Century Natural Specimens
Stone
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Obelisks
Stone
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Stone
Antique 1890s French Empire Natural Specimens
Tortoise Shell
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Mounted Objects
Stone
Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Mounted Objects
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Stone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Neoclassical Obelisks
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century British Colonial Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Stone
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks
Stone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Obelisks
Stone
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Precious Stone
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Natural Specimens
Stone
Vintage 1970s Mounted Objects
Stone
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Obelisks
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Alabaster, Marble, Stone, Onyx
Antique Early 19th Century French Obelisks
Stone, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Stone
2010s American Natural Specimens
Stone
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Stone, Marble
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Busts
Granite
20th Century American Decorative Objects
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Serpentine
Early 20th Century European Abstract Sculptures
Crystal, Marble
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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.
- What is an Egyptian obelisk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved from a single piece of stone, an Egyptian obelisk is a tapered pillar found at the entrance of ancient Egyptian temples. Obelisks were usually found in pairs. Find an obelisk or two of your own from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Egyptian obelisks are large, four-sided tapered monuments that were usually built in pairs to mark the entrance of important sites in Ancient Egypt. Today, they are popular in replica form and as decorations for interior designers. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Egyptian obelisks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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