Sculptures
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Majolica, Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Russian Sculptures
Bone
20th Century Sculptures
Horn, Mother-of-Pearl, Resin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Resin
2010s Colombian Sculptures
Quartz
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Cast Stone, Other
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
2010s American Sculptures
Bone
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Shell, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1950s French Beaux Arts Vintage Sculptures
Gesso
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Oak
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Faience
1960s Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Sculptures
Clay
1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Bronze
1960s French Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Sculptures
Jade, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Metal, Aluminum
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Late 20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s American Sculptures
Bone
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass
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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