English Porcelain Figurines
20th Century English Busts
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Porcelain
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s Danish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Danish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s Danish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1780s English Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Porcelain, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Porcelain, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s British Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s English Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Danish Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Japonisme Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Other Paperweights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Animal Sculptures
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s French Art Deco Books
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century British Classical Greek Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Meissen
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Pedestals
Travertine
Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces
Ceramic
Antique 1790s French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
Stoneware
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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, 2022The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell vintage porcelain figurines apart from other pieces, look on the bottom for a maker's mark. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the approximate time when the manufacturer produced pieces similar to yours. It is vintage if your figurine was manufactured between 20 and 99 years ago. Older figurines are antique, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also assist with the dating and identification process. Shop a wide range of vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
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