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Brass Bust of Lion by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully detailed brass lion bust on a black wood base. This stunning piece is attributed to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Carved Marble Sculpture on Walnut Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved marble sculpture of hugging nude male and female.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

1950s Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Faux Painted Bronze Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base Base and
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Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Terracotta

1980s Bronze Bust of Female
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s bronze bust of female on wood base and tagged.
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Vintage 1980s Busts

Solid Marble Bust of Homer
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique solid marble bust of Homer based on 7-8th century BC model.
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Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
modern black laminate base that enhances its meditative presence. Cast in a rich, dark bronze with subtle
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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Wooly Chaps Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington
By (after) Frederic Remington
Located in Yonkers, NY
Wooly Chaps, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on marble base. A
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20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Arato, based on Chiurazzi
Located in Dresden, DE
. Base diameter 22 cm Signed: ARATO Bronze bust depicting a Roman warrior, based on models by Chiurazzi
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

“Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base – After Charles Sykes
Located in Southall, GB
polished black marble base, this sculpture captures the dynamic motion and ethereal beauty of the original
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Early 20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique R. Wagner Plaster Portrait Bust C1903
Located in Big Flats, NY
detailing in the facial features and attire. The bust is mounted on a pedestal base with the name 'R. Wagner
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Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th-century French School terracotta bust
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base. Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Busts

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts
Located in Dublin 8, IE
featuring firing marks. The bust of Homer is based on a much-restored Roman copy of a Hellenistic original
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the
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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Cavalier Sans Tête, Carved Wooden Torso Mounted on Custom Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
"Cavalier Sans Tête", carved antique carved wooden torso mounted on a black lacquered custom base
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Antique 19th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne
Located in Norwood, NJ
number. The Antinous bust based on the Lansdown Antinous marble found at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli, Rome in
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Continental 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Napoleon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handsome and wonderfully detailed bust is raised on a square base with a half round front displaying
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Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Hand-Carved Alabaster Bust, Florentine Costume, 13th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
13th century, as confirmed by the inscription on the base: “Costume Florentine XIII Secolo.” The bust
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Late 19th Century Bust of Marianne - Ormolu Gilt Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Phrygian cap, rendered with remarkable grace and detail. The bust is mounted on a cylindrical base atop a
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Busts

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Italian Bronzed Plaster Bust of a Goddess
Located in London, GB
decorative plaster bust is based on an ancient sculpture of a classical Graeco-Roman goddess. A restored
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Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Lady Bust, White Marble Signed Waldo Story, Rome 1894
By Thomas Waldo Story
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
low-cut dress Bust on a pedestal base Signature on the back: Waldo Story, Rome 1894 Thomas Waldo
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Located in Dallas, TX
built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bacchante
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Iron

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture Continental Ormolu (Gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Canova. This wonderful patinated Bronze bust is raised on a square base displaying the front inscription
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Paris, FR
. The texture of her garment is very realistic. The bust rests on a circular base, circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Female Bust Sculpture Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Small Female Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Base
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Busts

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Julius Augustus Caesar
Located in Chicago, IL
imagery. Dimentions: Bust H 25" W 19" D 11" Marble Base H 9" W 12" D 12".
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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Classical Hand Carved Portuguese Rosa Marble Two Faced Winged Bust
Located in Marbella, ES
Classical hand carved Portuguese Rosa marble two faced winged bust on a white marble base.
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Late 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Tiberius Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Ephesus Museum Replica Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
history into your living space. The Tiberius bust is based on the original sculpture displayed in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze bust mounted on travertine marble base by Sabin Howard, 2005. Signed, numbered 7/12. Sabin
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Early 2000s American Busts

Materials

Bronze

Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890
By Emmanuel Villdnis
Located in New York, NY
in female bronze busts. Many are based on musical subjects such as opera heroines and composers, as
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cherubs busts. Each charming and high quality bust is raised on a square base with a most elegant
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

Emmanuel Villanis Style Art Nouveau French Virgin Mary Sculpture w/ Marble Base
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A turn of the 20th century Emmanuel Villanis styled Virgin Mary bust sculpture exudes the ethereal
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in London, GB
French nineteenth century bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, the bust mounted on socle and pedestal base.
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY
Located in Madrid, ES
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY (1854-1882) Art bronze bust, set on a lacquered wooden
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base
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Early 20th Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze of Constance Irene Morris Signed by Anna Coleman Watts Ladd
By Anna Coleman Ladd
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze bust on black marble base of Constance Irene Morris, daughter of Ira
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Vintage 1920s American Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking
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2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking addition
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2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Cast Metal Bust on Marble Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual and intriguing case heavy metal bust mounted on a marble base. Well executed but no
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
Located in Houston, TX
French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base. Sculpture is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure. A true testament
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bernardo Balestrieri Bronze Sculpture Bust on Marble Base Vintage Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic very decorative bronze statue by Bernardo Balestrieri depicting a Boys Head. The bronze 1884 and past away 1965 - This Bronze is known as "Face of a child". A nice addition...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Postmodern Face / Bust Vase by Donna Polseno on Lucite Display Base
Located in Round Top, TX
luscious glazed ceramics. Dimensions of Vase 4ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 7ʺH Dimensions of Lucite Display Base 4"W x
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

French Bisque Porcelain Horse Head Bust on Sèvres Style Base, Signed Beccafichi
Located in Doylestown, PA
Bisque porcelain horse head bust on a Sèvres style base by Chamart, signed Beccafichi, France, late
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Emperor Wilhelm II. Sculpture Bust on Marble Base Antique German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic very decorative bronze statue by an unknown Maker depicting Emperor Wilhelm II. from Prussia Germany. Born January 1859 in Berlin; † 4. Juni 1941 in Doorn, Netherlands - he...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sendelbach Signed Gold Painted Clay Bust of Young Boy on Slate Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the bust alone. The marble pedestal is sold separately. Hand crafted bust of a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base. Item features
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Garniture

Materials

Steel

H. Siedentop, Life-Size Bust of a Man, Brown Patinated Bronze on Marble Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermann Siedentop (1864-1943), Braunschweig sculptor during an air raid died, life-size bust of a
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20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
. This bronze bust, finished in a deep blue verdigris patina, captures the raw strength and weathered
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2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chapman Brass Lioness Bust
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Chapman brass lioness bust on a fabric-covered wood base.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and chic hand carved quartz horse head bust with gilded mount on acrylic base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Early 19th c. Bust c.1800-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 19th century painted terracotta bust with glass eyes on wooden base. CREATOR
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Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Terracotta

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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Bust On Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bust on base available at 1stDibs. Each bust on base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and marble. If you’re shopping for a bust on base, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bust on base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bust on base made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust on base over the years, but those crafted by Adriatico Froli, Demetre Chiparus and F. Barbedienne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bust On Base?

Prices for a bust on base start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

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.

Questions About Bust On Base
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    A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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    A sled base, most commonly seen on chairs, is a type of base that provides better weight distribution than a four-legged chair. Modeled after sleds, sled base legs feature a connection between the front and back legs. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary sled base chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
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    A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
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    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Naeem Khan is a fashion designer who is based in the fashion district of New York City. Born in Mumbai, Khan learned about textiles from his father and grandfather who both designed clothing for Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teen, he began his foray into the fashion business. You’ll find a variety of Naeem Khan products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
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    The watch that the Cartier Crash may have been based on is the Cartier Maxi Oval, also known as the Baignoire Allongée. One theory is that the watch's creators, Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson, became inspired to create the Crash after seeing a damaged Maxi Oval that a customer brought in after he was involved in a car accident. Another theory is that the designers drew inspiration from Salvador Dalí's famous work, The Persistence of Memory. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cartier watches.
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    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
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    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
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    Armin Hofmann based his design philosophy on the traditional elements of design. He built the compositions for his graphic designs on points, lines and shapes. He is well known for his theater posters. On 1stDibs, find a range of Armin Hofmann art.