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Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th century juggling clown realized in Germany with painted paper-mache, standing on a paper lined base, equipped with a mechanism, to impress a fun movement. Turning the key...
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Early 20th Century German Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Textile, Paper

Yaacov Agam Spinning Polymorph Sculpture Kentic
By Yaacov Agam
Located in St. Louis, MO
Yaacov Agam (b.1928) double sided spinning polymorph kentic sculpture. Silkscreen on folded PVC. Signed Agam and numbered to underside 105/150. This is number 105 from an edition of ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Tobia Scarpa for Venini Murano Blown Glass Midcentury Brown Occhi Murrine Vase
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Nice occhi brown and clear Murano Murrine glass vase Onion shaped Known as model 8532 Designed 1959-1960.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Soleri Large Wind Chime Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large size patinated bronze wind-bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014). This is a beautiful, substantial Mid Century modern wind chime bell, original kite,...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Maija Liisa Vasenius for Kalevala Koru Finnish Modernist Ceramic Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Finnish modernist ceramic wall hanging created by Maija-Liisa Vasenius for Kalevala Koru, circa 1960s. Piece measures 26" by 16" and is signed MV on verso. In very good vintage 1960'...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Michael Ince Mobil Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Abstract wooden bird mobil by Artist Michael Ince (1942- American). Mid-Century Modern Mobil Art Sculpture by Michael Ince. An early work 1970's of assembled cut crafted wooden piece...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bentwood

Monumental Multi-Color Mobile by James Burlini
By James Burlini
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental multi-color mobile by James Burlini, polished steel and painted elements, 1990.  
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Val Bertoia 15-Rod "Curve of Sounding Cat Tails" Sculpture
By Val Bertoia, Harry Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Val Bertoia 15-Rod "Curve of Sounding Cat Tails" sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and son of the original ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Harry Bertoia Bronze Gong Sculpture, USA, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully irregular form for a Bertoia gong. It comes with a stand but can be hung to produce a delightful tone.
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1960s American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brad Howe Table Mobile, 1970s
By Brad Howe 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One arm table mobile by Brad Howe, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Huge Hourglass
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage extra large brass and glass hourglass.
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Late 20th Century North American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Harry Bertoia Large Beryllium Copper and Bronze Sonambient Sculpture, USA, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding example of Bertoia's highly sought after sonambient sculptures. This piece has both significant height and density of rods with the addition of the impressive knockers...
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1960s American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Mobile Prism Sculpture Alessio Tasca
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1929 - 2020 Mr. Tasca was an Italian artist known for designing utilitarian decorative objects and modernist sculptures. This piece is a fine example of his modernist endeavors. Simp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

MASK Sculpture by Bruno Chersicla, Signed Limited Edition 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Interactive sculpture by Bruno Chersicla (1937-2013), titled "MASK", made of wood and designed with movable pieces allowing direct viewer interaction. Bruno Chersicla was an artist r...
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1980s Italian Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972
By Otto Monestier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This dynamic woman torso sculpture EVA is made of 55 different sized chromed plastic discs that spin on a central metal axis. Each disc can be individually moved to form a completely...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Unique Design Art by Hans Weyers Rotating Cosmos Ceiling Object, 1980s
By Hans Weyers
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rotating Cosmos ceiling object is a specific niche in a sector as wide as design, that of ‘collectible design’ or ‘design art’, situated in the grey zone between art and design....
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Door Harp by Interpur
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful vintage door harp. Made to hang on the inside of a front door so that each time the door is opened, the door harp will play a sweet musical chord. Blue with a lovely hand...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English apprentice miniature table and benches
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English apprentice miniature table and benches An early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice example of a miniature table and benches. Number stamped as likely to...
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1920s British Late Victorian Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Simon DeSanta x Rosenthal "Flying Carpet" Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Simon DeSanta (German, b. 1952) for Rosenthal "Flying Carpet" Chair, nylon blend upholstery on gray enameled metal base and frame, labeled "Rosenthanl / "Flying Carpet" / designed b...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Nylon

Antique 20th Century Gilt Bronze Butterfly By Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
By Carl Kauba
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A early 20th Century metamorphic painted gilt bronze butterfly by Austrian maker Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922), modelled as a butterfly perched on a foliate base, opening to reveal a nude...
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Early 1900s Austrian Other Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Heavy, huge, true-to-scale Munich Olympic Tower from the 1975s made of aluminum
Located in München, DE
Heavy, true-to-scale Munich Olympic Tower from the 1975s. The Munich Olympic Tower was built for the XX. Olympic Games in Munich from 1967 to 1972 in record time. Beautiful and rare...
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1970s German Space Age Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Antique Stained Glass Christmas Window Panel French Hand Made
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Stained Glass Christmas Window Panel French Hand Made Antique Stained Glass Christmas Window Panel This lovely Artisan made piece has been made from 19th century jewel cryst...
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1960s Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stained Glass

Onyx Obelisks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Onyx Obelisks with Lucite Bases
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20th Century Egyptian Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Mid Century Vintage Paolo Soleri Set Of Three Wind Chime Bells C.1960
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare hard to find set of three large wind chime bells designed by Paolo Soleri. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout with natural age and weathering. Excellent vinta...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Ibis Sculptures
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of brass sculptures dating back to 1975 depicting the sacred birds of the Nile river, the Ibis.
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1970s Italian Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Harry Bertoia Beryllium Copper Singing Bars, USA, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Bertoia was always experimenting with metals and the sound they would create. One of his preferred metals was beryllium copper. These two rods slowly float until they make contact an...
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1970s American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Vintage Japanese Abaci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Japanese abaci. Each abacus is sold separately. Original paint. Colorful. The top measures 40 x 10 x 2 inches thick and the bottom measures 45 x 11.5 x 2 inches thick. These ...
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1880s Japanese Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Brass Hourglass
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage brass hourglass. Midcentury, with three round feet on top and bottom. Measures: 8.5" x 25" H.
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Mid-20th Century Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Kinetic Wall Mounted Sculpture, 1981
By Stephen Beck-von-Peccoz
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist wall mounted motorized kinetic sculpture by Southern California sculptor Stephen Beck
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Late 20th Century American Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Unique XL Kinetic Mobile Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique XL Kinetic mobile sculpture, 1960s. The sculpture comes from an important private collection
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Wall Panel with Kinetic Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Wall panel composed of twelve metal plates with geometrical curved decoration. Dimensions of each plate: 30 x 30 cm. Light chips,  circa 1970. Dimensions: L: 120 cm, P: 5 cm, H: ...
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20th Century French Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia Early Kinetic Pendant, circa 1939
By Harry Bertoia
Located in South Charleston, WV
designs executed in silver featuring a greater number of the curving metal, kinetic arms. Bertoia
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Elliptical Kinetic Sculpture in Brass and Black Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning kinetic and elliptical Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Curtis Jere Abstract Kinetic Table Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Astoria, NY
A Kinetic table sculpture, produced circa 1980s by Curtis Jere (otherwise C. Jere); brass spires
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1980s American Post-Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Dan Murphy Kinetic Flame Sculpture in Brass and Chrome on Lucite Base
By Dan Murphy
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, Kinetic sculpture by artist Dan Murphy, circa 1980s, with beautifully polished sheets in
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modern Kinetic Sculpture, Bijan of California Flock of Seagulls Metal /Onyx, 70s
By Bijan
Located in Miami, FL
started creating metal sculptures. The kinetic sculpture, a "Flock of Seagulls" is poetry in motion, with
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1970s American Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Iron

1969 Rogelio Polesello Acrylic Optical Signed Panel
By Rogelio Polesello
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1969 Rogelio Polesello acrylic optical panel composed by multiple lens. Mounted on black lacquered wood feet with light sistem. Can be used as scene or room divider. Also can be ha...
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1960s Argentine Kinetic Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Wood

Lucite and Gold Leaf Sculpture by Isabel Alonso Vega
By Isabel Alonso Vega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Lucite sheets and gold leaf cube sculpture by the talented Spanish artist Isabel Alonso Vega.
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Early 2000s Spanish Kinetic Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brass Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A brass Kinetic wall sculpture of a tree branch by Curtis Jere. All the leaves are removable
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Abstract Sculpture in Brass
By Grediaga Kieff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian abstract kinetic sculpture Sculpture can be tipped to move forward and backwards
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1960s Plastic Abstract Sculpture
By Dick Seeger
Located in San Diego, CA
Long hanging plastic kinetic abstract sculpture by Arizona artist/designer/craftsman Dick Seeger
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Original 1980s Vintage Table Lamp in Metal, Akcryl and Red Varnish
Located in København K, 84
kinetic feel. Many different position operated by hand. The lamp is fully functional. It is in overall
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Brazilian Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Cockerel
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, England
Kinetic lines throughout and signed on the lower back by the artist. This vintage item is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

1950s Brazilian Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, England
Kinetic black lines which give the optical illusion that the owl is always looking at you whichever
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

1925 French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Dancers Signed Paul de Boulogne
Located in New York City, NY
their environs, creating energy and Kinetic form as they visually and spiritually uplift you with their
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Kinetic Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Dynamic Olive Wood Puzzle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This kinetic and impeccably crafted olive wood sculpture was realized, by hand, in the United
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Olive

Articulated Abstract Composition in Double Patina Bronze by Paul Gonez 1 of 8
Located in New York, NY
abundance of surprises. The piece also can be assembled and disassembled imbuing it with a Kinetic and
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1980s French Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Michael Cutler Desk Top Kinetic Sculpture
By Michael Cutler
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three evenly balanced pieces forming this aluminium kinetic table top sculpture. Michael Cutler
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Late 20th Century American Kinetic Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice piece of modern art. Studio made. One off. It rotates around the stem and moves side to side. Illegibly signed with the year 1969. Great as a decorative art object on a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Kinetic Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Directly influenced by Alexander Calder, this sculpture shows both good form and movement.
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1970s American Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Kinetic Sculpture, Scientific Crystal Model from Belgium, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative 1940s molecular model used as education material in school and lab. The models are made of wooden balls and bacalite and metal wire manufactured in Belgium. For sale per...
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1940s Belgian Kinetic Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Michael Cutler Kinetic Sculpture
By Michael Cutler
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Michael cutler kinetic sculpture. Sculpture is signed and dated 1982.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Brad Howe Kinetic Mobile
By Brad Howe 1
Located in North Miami, FL
A painted metal kinetic sculpture by Brad Howe. Signed and dated 2012
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and colorful contemporary kinetic mobile sculpture, circa 2012. The piece is in very
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20th Century American Post-Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Dan Murphy kinetic sculpture
By Dan Murphy
Located in Toronto, ON
Abstract ‘Ribbon’ sculpture made with anodized aluminum with gold tone by Dan Murphy. This kinetic
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1980s American Post-Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Kinetic Ball Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Whimsical sculpture in Atomic style. Wire with wooden balls.  
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Michael Cutler Standing Kinetic Sculpture
By Michael Cutler
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s standing kinetic sculpture by Michael Cutler. Signed and dated "86"
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Used Kinetic Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used kinetic sculptures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used kinetic sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Used kinetic sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used kinetic sculptures made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used kinetic sculptures over the years, but those made by Paolo Soleri, Harry Bertoia and Curtis Jere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Kinetic Sculptures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,044, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $425,000 highest priced.

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 Used Kinetic Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To produce his sculptures, Pablo Picasso used many different materials. He worked in clay, metal and bronze for many pieces. In addition, he gathered discarded everyday objects, discarded paper and used wood to produce some of his work. You'll find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Auguste Rodin used a variety of materials for his sculptures, including bronze, marble, plaster and clay. One of his most famous works, The Thinker, is a bronze piece mounted on a stone pedestal. Find a selection of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Richard Serra prefers to use steel for his sculptures. He narrows that down and reports that rolled Cor-Ten steel with an evenly rusted surface is his favorite medium. The artist has experimented in other mediums, including film, but is best noted for his large-scale steel structures. Shop a selection of Richard Serra pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Louise Nevelson used found wooden forms and made sculptures in steel, aluminum, plexiglass and other materials. Her artistic journey often featured wood, as she found it fascinating, but she added plastics and formica in the 1960s. In the 1970s she began to work on a gigantic scale with aluminum and steel. Shop a selection of Louise Nevelson pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.