Sculpture Modernist Head
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Glass
Vintage 1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Busts
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass
2010s European Animal Sculptures
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century American Sculptures
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Vintage 1940s Italian Sculptures
Stoneware
Vintage 1950s French Sculptures
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Vintage 1970s American Modern Busts
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures
Aluminum
20th Century American Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Busts
Plaster
20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Vintage 1950s American Ceramics
Stoneware
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Clay
20th Century Unknown Modern Busts
Plaster
20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Busts
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Brass
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s American Sculptures
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Georgian Pedestals
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Metal, Iron
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Late 20th Century Hungarian Console Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Statues
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bull's Head is an assembled sculpture produced out of found objects. Specifically, Picasso made the artwork out of the seat and handlebars of a discarded bicycle. Shop a collection of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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