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Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany
Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

By Derick Pobell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Kinetic Mobile designed and made by Derick Pobell, Germany. Five parts, painted metal in black, arranged with metal bars and wire.Signed. One kinetic sculpture in motion is a feast ...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Five Neoclassical Pink Marble Grand Tour Obelisks, 20th Century
Five Neoclassical Pink Marble Grand Tour Obelisks, 20th Century

Five Neoclassical Pink Marble Grand Tour Obelisks, 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A handsome collection of five vintage solid marble obelisks, executed in richly varied shades of rose pink, blush, and cream, with natural charcoal inclusions and expressive veining ...

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Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Surrealist Hand-Foot Occasional Table in Mahogany by Pedro Friedeberg
Surrealist Hand-Foot Occasional Table in Mahogany by Pedro Friedeberg

Surrealist Hand-Foot Occasional Table in Mahogany by Pedro Friedeberg

By Friedeberg

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a hand-foot occasional table designed by the famous Mexican surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg. Designed originally around the 1960s and 1970s, this iconic st...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour
Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour

Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour

Located in Bradenton, FL

Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Diana, Goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild animals, and chastity. 19th Century, Italy Grand Tour. Bust depicts a youthful classical maiden with h...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet
Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet

Vintage ALVA Museum Replica Statuette of Sleeping Cat Sculpture Jane Poupelet

By Alva Studios, Fernando Botero

Located in San Diego, CA

A study in quiet elegance, this vintage ALVA Museum Replica sculpture faithfully reproduces Jane Poupelet's celebrated Sleeping Cat, capturing the graceful simplicity and timeless serenity of the original work. Resting peacefully atop a rectangular plinth, the cat's softly rounded silhouette and understated modeling embody the refined sculptural language that made Poupelet's animal studies so admired. Cast with a rich dark bronze-toned finish, the sculpture possesses a beautiful aged patina that enhances its warmth and character. The minimalist composition allows the gentle curves and tranquil posture of the sleeping feline to become the focal point, creating an object that is both calming and sculptural. Whether displayed atop a stack of art books, on a bookshelf, console, or desk, this piece offers a sophisticated accent that complements Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Japandi, Contemporary, and traditional interiors alike. Produced by ALVA Studios, renowned for their exceptional museum-quality reproductions of important sculptures, this collectible piece reflects both artistic heritage and enduring craftsmanship. It is equally appealing to collectors of animalier sculpture, museum replicas, and thoughtfully curated decorative objects. A timeless decorative sculpture that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday subjects, this sleeping cat brings an effortless sense of refinement, warmth, and sculptural presence to any interior. Jane Poupelet, ALVA Museum Replica, Sleeping Cat Sculpture...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington
Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

By Frederic Remington

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, This large bronze sculpture is titled "Coming Through the Rye", depicting four cowboys on horseback with pistols raised.It is a reproduction "after" the famou...

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1960s American American Classical Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Nude Orpheus and Panther", Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture with Blue Mirror
"Nude Orpheus and Panther", Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture with Blue Mirror

"Nude Orpheus and Panther", Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture with Blue Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant and sensuous, this rare bas relief panel depicts a nude Orpheus holding his lyre and accompanied by a leaping panther. The panel dates to 1936 and was made by the New Art Wa...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Mirror

Raf Verjans (1935–2022), Bronze Sculpture-bowl, mid century
Raf Verjans (1935–2022), Bronze Sculpture-bowl, mid century

Raf Verjans (1935–2022), Bronze Sculpture-bowl, mid century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A bronze sculptural object by Belgian artist Raf Verjans, depicting a stylized human profile whose wide, circular section forms a cup. Its black, sliding, and removable base allows i...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Clay Figure Sculpture by Greta Johansson, Swedish, 1970s
Clay Figure Sculpture by Greta Johansson, Swedish, 1970s

Clay Figure Sculpture by Greta Johansson, Swedish, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish sculptural figure by artist Greta Johansson, dating from the 1970s. The work depicts a seated human figure leaning forward and holding the lower leg, rendered in a delibera...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Vintage Circa 1930s English Fairground Carousel Horse, Attr. Orton & Spooner
Vintage Circa 1930s English Fairground Carousel Horse, Attr. Orton & Spooner

Vintage Circa 1930s English Fairground Carousel Horse, Attr. Orton & Spooner

Located in Centennial, CO

Original circa 1930s or 1940s vintage English Fairground Carnival Carousel Horse or Noah's Ark ride horse with a polychrome golden yellow painted wooden body and a cushioned red upho...

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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Danbury Mint Twin Towers World Trade Center September 11 Commemorative Architect
Danbury Mint Twin Towers World Trade Center September 11 Commemorative Architect

Danbury Mint Twin Towers World Trade Center September 11 Commemorative Architect

Located in San Diego, CA

A detailed architectural commemorative model of New York City's original World Trade Center Twin Towers by the Danbury Mint, created as a memorial to the events of September 11, 2001...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Mary Frances Kinetic Multicolor Film Mobile Unused in Original Packaging
Vintage Mary Frances Kinetic Multicolor Film Mobile Unused in Original Packaging

Vintage Mary Frances Kinetic Multicolor Film Mobile Unused in Original Packaging

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage small (20" wide) kinetic film mobile by Mary Frances, preserved unused in its original packaging and accompanied by the artist's original signed instruction sheet. ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments
Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments

Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak Renaissance ornaments that most likely once adorned a half timbered house in Normandy. France, 17th century. Weathered, small losses Measurement here below a...

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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950
Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950

Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs by Seswick, Glazed Ceramic Figures, Mid-Century England, circa 1950. This pair of Staffordshire spaniel dogs was produced in England circa...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Italian Greyhound Sculpture
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Italian Greyhound Sculpture

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Italian Greyhound Sculpture

By P.J. Mêne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Italian Greyhound Sculpture A monumental French patinated bronze Italian Greyhound sculpture, impressively scaled at nearly four feet in length. M...

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20th Century French Sporting Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920

Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Hand Enameled Polychrome, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in polychrome coloured enamels, that we date to the early 20th Century period, circa 1920. ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Figural Sculpture signed Lorenado Rosin
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Figural Sculpture signed Lorenado Rosin

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Figural Sculpture signed Lorenado Rosin

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass figural sculpture, signed by renowned glass artist Loredano Rosin and crafted in Italy circa 1970, is an exceptional example of Ita...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Brutalist African Wooden Sculpture – Female Bust
Modern Brutalist African Wooden Sculpture – Female Bust

Modern Brutalist African Wooden Sculpture – Female Bust

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Modern Brutalist African Wooden Sculpture – Female Bust – 50 cm This is a striking sculpture of a female bust, carved in solid wood, in a style that combines modern minimalism, bruta...

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Precision Mobile Modular Kinetic Sculpture
Precision Mobile Modular Kinetic Sculpture

Precision Mobile Modular Kinetic Sculpture

Located in Northport, MI

A striking example of contemporary kinetic design, this “Precision Mobile” by TAIT Design Co. embodies balance, movement, and refined materiality. Crafted in 2015 and made in Detroit...

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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Pair of Monumental Classical Bacchus Figures in Fiberglass Sculptures
Pair of Monumental Classical Bacchus Figures in Fiberglass Sculptures

Pair of Monumental Classical Bacchus Figures in Fiberglass Sculptures

Located in Long Island City, NY

An impressive matching pair of monumental classical Bacchus sculptures, each standing an impressive 78 inches tall. Offered together as a pair, these magnificent life-size figures em...

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1950s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991
Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Warrenton, OR

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This beautiful, realistic b...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully proportioned brass rimmed malachite bowl in richly veined shades of green and black. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a qu...

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

1975 Elio Raffaeli Signed Murano Art Glass Sculpture Sailboat
1975 Elio Raffaeli Signed Murano Art Glass Sculpture Sailboat

1975 Elio Raffaeli Signed Murano Art Glass Sculpture Sailboat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This exquisite vintage art glass sculpture, representing a modern sailing yacht, is a masterful work by the renowned Venetian master Elio Raffaeli (born 1936). As a co-founder of the...

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1970s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Formed Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture by Karen Gayle Tinney, 38”H
Hand-Formed Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture by Karen Gayle Tinney, 38”H

Hand-Formed Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture by Karen Gayle Tinney, 38”H

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Wall Sculpture #849 Single panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic piece in unglazed white stoneware with cotton braid and fringe. Hanging wire is included on the back. Ships with...

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2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Set 30 Murano Art Glass Mini Wrapped Candy Pieces in Bowl, Glow in UV, 1960s
Set 30 Murano Art Glass Mini Wrapped Candy Pieces in Bowl, Glow in UV, 1960s

Set 30 Murano Art Glass Mini Wrapped Candy Pieces in Bowl, Glow in UV, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful vintage set of 30 multicolored Murano art miniature glass candy pieces feature bright fused glass bodies in different shapes and textured twisted "candy wrapper" parts, emula...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...

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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood

Located in Esbjerg, DK

85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Gemstone Cube Puzzle
Gemstone Cube Puzzle

Gemstone Cube Puzzle

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The gemstone Cube by DAR Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!). This p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif
1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif , with a bronze patinated finish over resin base. unique piece sculpture.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Resin

Georges Gori Large French Art Deco Lady with Birds Sculpture, 1920
Georges Gori Large French Art Deco Lady with Birds Sculpture, 1920

Georges Gori Large French Art Deco Lady with Birds Sculpture, 1920

By Georges Gori

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Impressive large-scale French Art Deco figural sculpture by Georges Gori, depicting an elegant seated woman flanked by two long-tailed birds, France, circa 1925-1930. The compositio...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s
Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s

Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s

By Michel Anasse

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s Charming mid-century Folk Art welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. Art...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900
French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass Stags
Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass Stags

Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass Stags

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass Stags. Offered is an impressive pair of vintage solid brass opposing recumbent stags or deer with large antlers and beautifully cast details. A great ...

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1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

JARU Chrome ABSTRACT Figural Sculpture! Vintage Statue Gorgeous Art Deco Decor
JARU Chrome ABSTRACT Figural Sculpture! Vintage Statue Gorgeous Art Deco Decor

JARU Chrome ABSTRACT Figural Sculpture! Vintage Statue Gorgeous Art Deco Decor

By Jaru

Located in Peoria, AZ

LARGE FIGURAL FEMALE ABSTRACT SCULPTURE CHROME OVER PORCELAIN! By JARU SUBLIME! LARGE (Height Approx. 22" Width 9") In the mid century period, the arts flourished. Interior scul...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Deep Purple Twin Cathedral Amethyst Geodes
Deep Purple Twin Cathedral Amethyst Geodes

Deep Purple Twin Cathedral Amethyst Geodes

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of matching Amethyst geodes from Uruguay, displaying intensely coloured deep purple crystals with remarkable lustre and sharp crystal peaks. Standing side by side...

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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Art Deco Panther by Ouline
Art Deco Panther by Ouline

Art Deco Panther by Ouline

By Alexandre Ouline

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco spelter sculpture. Black-patinated panther on a marble base, signed Ouline. In perfect condition. Height: 17.5 cm Length: 45 cm Width: 11 cm Weight: 4.7 kg Alexandre Ouline...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details
GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 Holiday Highlight: A thoughtful gift for dog lovers, vintage collectors, or anyone who appreciates European craftsmanship. A soulful 1970s Italian ceramic spaniel figurine, crafte...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine

Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine

By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / bird figurine. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s

Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s

By Gunnar Kanevad 1

Located in Forserum, SE

A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cu...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710
Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710

Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: After Andrea Del Verrocchio (1496) Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina – After Andrea del Verrocchio (1496) – Equestrian statue Bartol...

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1870s French French Provincial Antique Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s
Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s

Located in Verviers, BE

Large Majolica Hand-painted in color swan jardinière Made Italy circa 1930s A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further quest...

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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Bronze of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna 20th Century
Vintage Bronze of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna 20th Century

Vintage Bronze of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous bronze statue of Mercury, also known as Hermes, dating from the second half of the 20th century. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the tr...

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1950s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Renowned French Sculptor Auguste Moreau
Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Renowned French Sculptor Auguste Moreau

Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Renowned French Sculptor Auguste Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb 19th century bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau depicting a classical female figure surrounded by playful cherubs. The woman draped in flowing robes looks upward with a joyful...

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19th Century French Antique Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor

By Tonala Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions
Rare Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions

Rare Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Amethyst Geode Portal with Calcite Inclusions and Sparkly Purple Druzy - Statement Piece for Luxury Décor or Fine Mineral Collection ▫️ Description A rare and superb Amethyst Geode...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón
Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón

Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón

By Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental vintage Lladró “Native Woman,” model 01013502 / 3502, designed by noted Lladró sculptor Salvador Debón and introduced in 1978. #5718 Standing an impressive 30.5 inches h...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip MIXED
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip MIXED

Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip MIXED

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Colorful, natural stone laundry clips made from Andean gem stone. A playful décor accent for your space in one of our range of colors from Perú. D.A.R. Proyectos carves the colorful...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

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 Sculptures

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    There are several main types of sculptures. Relief sculptures feature an image carved into a flat surface, such as a piece of stone or marble, while carved sculptures begin as a block of material that a sculptor works on with tools. To produce a cast sculpture, an artist makes a mold and then fills it with a material, such as molten bronze. Additive sculpture is the process of creating art by adding pieces to a base material, while assembly sculpture involves combining objects together. With modeled sculptures, an artist shapes a malleable material like clay or wax. Installation sculptures are built into a specific site, while kinetic sculptures produce a real or simulated sense of movement. Explore a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

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Gabriele Salvatori explains how the COVID lockdowns inspired his design company's latest collection, the Village.

Christopher Norman Is Turning the Cast-Off Urban Trees of Los Angeles into Art

With a World War II–era milling machine, the California artist crafts poetic, sculptural furniture pieces.

These Human-Size Ceramic Hares Evoke Serious Emotions

Swedish artist Margit Brundin's large anthropomorphic animal sculptures are on view for the first time in the United States at Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, in New York.

Tour the Wabi-Sabi New York Apartment of Andrianna Shamaris

As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.

Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures

The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.