Water Buffalo Sculpture
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Stone
2010s Primitive Animal Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wicker, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s African Mounted Objects
Fur
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Natural Specimens
Horn
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Hardwood
20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Iron
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures
Iron
20th Century African Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Aluminum, Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures
Wood, Horn
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century South Asian Animal Sculptures
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Animal Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Jade
Mid-20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Animal Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Pottery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Stoneware
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Teak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Hardwood
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Animal Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century South African Animal Sculptures
Early 2000s Congolese Other Animal Sculptures
Malachite
Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Horn
20th Century Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Resin, Horn, Wood, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century African Animal Sculptures
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
20th Century New Zealand Sculptures
Steel
1990s Indian Other Animal Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Animal Skin
Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1940s African Wall-mounted Sculptures
Steel
Antique 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
2010s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Wire
Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Porcelain, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Horn
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Andirons
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates
Porcelain
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Tribal Chairs
Bone, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Plaster
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Brass
Mid-20th Century Greek Planters and Jardinieres
Terracotta
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
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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.
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