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Sculptural Objects To Inspire A Curated Living Space

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Sculptural objects can enhance physical space in a way that is unique from wall-hanging artwork. They introduce a distinct sense of presence in the home and invite guests to engage with art both visually and physically. If you’re looking to master the curated look and add a bit of artistic flare to your space, consider some of our favourite picks from local shops and makers.

Elena Mahno

Natural Forms

In her DesignTO debut, artist Elena Mahno showcased a collection of ceramic vessels inspired by organic feminine silhouettes. While the festival may be over, this unique art piece makes a great collectible for your home gallery and doubles as a vase for delicate flowers. Pricing upon request, through Elena Mahno.

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Stripped

Among the many one-of-a-kind objects in Leslieville’s Mararamiro, this unglazed sculpture by local ceramicist Angela Cho proves the beauty of handmade vessels – even in their most raw and natural state. $1,150, at Mararamiro.

Diego Olivero

Freestanding

In collaboration with industrial designer Diego Olivero, the Black Circles Floor Sculpture measures 41 inches tall, making it a standout feature for minimalist living rooms and workspaces. $224, at West Elm.

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Old World

Interior designer Athena Calderone’s La Struttura Terracotta Sculpture draws the eye upward to break the plan of a room. Finished by hand, each warm and earthy sculpture is entirely unique. $60, at Crate & Barrel.

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Southern Charm

Obakki has a reputation for working with some of the most talented artisans of Mexico. The Danzante textile table sculpture is a testament to this, hailing from the workshop of female makers in Querétaro. It’s made of 100 per cent raw cotton, sansevieria, waxed thread, wood and steel. $375, at Obakki.

Round sculpture

Right Round

Made of solid concrete, the Allium Sphere won’t roll away thanks to a subtly designed flat bottom. Measuring about the size of a softball, this sculptural object displays well on its own or in clusters. $16, at Mkt.

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Okay, but it clearly is

For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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