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Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Egyptian Animal Sculptures
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Brass
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Marble
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Brass
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Bronze
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Stone
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Bronze
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Wood
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Wood
20th Century Mounted Objects
Wood
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Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Central Asian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Wood
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Marble
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Busts
Wood, Pine
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Horn, Hardwood
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Concrete
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
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Metal
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Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals
Burl
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
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Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
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Brass, Iron
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Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
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Steel
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Metal
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
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