Small Metal Sculptures
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Busts
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Uruguayan Abstract Sculptures
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Busts
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Cast Stone, Metal, Aluminum
2010s Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
2010s Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Marble, Metal
2010s Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Copper, Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Animal Sculptures
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Busts
Metal
2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique 1830s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects
Metal, Copper
Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Stone, Metal
Late 20th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Metal
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Mounted Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal, Enamel
1990s American Modern Mounted Objects
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.
- What is a metal sculpture?1 AnswerGlenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.
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