Staging decorations like a pro - are you ready to give it a try?
12.1.2026
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Pictures: Pia Seidel
Renowned design studios show you how to stylishly display sculptures and the like. It's worth taking a look at their ideas - there's endless inspiration here.
In order for sculptures, vases, lamps and decorations to really come into their own, they need the right setting. PODs of all kinds - whether elegant gallery plinths or towering stacks of books - can bring a real gallery flair into your home. They enhance the presence of your favourite pieces and are often small works of art themselves.
Examples from the north
Interior design fans and design studios such as the Danish brand Louise Roe have also discovered the effect of plinths for themselves. Their showrooms show how versatile they can be - whether as a coffee table that is repurposed or as a plinth-like stone with its own character.
Want to showcase your artwork more beautifully? Here you will find an overview to help you.
The classic stage
Gallery plinths are a good choice if you want to present your objects of desire as if they were in an exhibition. They create a clear separation from the surroundings: whatever is on them automatically comes into focus.
Stool: practical and stylish
If you don't have a gallery plinth to hand, small stools can guarantee your favourite pieces a successful appearance. Wooden or metal stools in particular give works of art a casual yet stylish look.
Use stools with clean lines and no upholstery to put the sculpture centre stage. For a modern look, you can experiment with geometric shapes or minimalist designs.
Using side tables for a different purpose
A coffee table is a practical alternative for putting home accessories in the spotlight. Low tables made of glass, wood or metal in particular provide a stable base and blend harmoniously into the room.
Place the sculpture so that it can be viewed from all sides. For smaller items, you can add books or a decorative base to the table to create additional height and draw the focus to what is on display.
High stackers
Book stacks are a charming and creative way to emphasise decorative objects and more. They add a personal touch to the presentation and are ideal for smaller works of art.
Choose books with sturdy covers so that everything stands securely. Combine different heights and colours to create an interesting contrast that accentuates the object of desire.
Choosing the colour
Choose a base that is subtle in colour and material - white, black or wood are ideal as they accentuate what's on it. Or do the exact opposite: match the colour to an exhibit and add a splash of colour.
Consider the size ratio
Make sure that the base is proportional to the exhibit: bases that are too large can overwhelm the object, bases that are too small look unstable.
The surroundings
Whatever option you choose, think about the surroundings. The area around the sculpture should not look cluttered. Also play with light. Targeted lighting - artificial or through windows - emphasises details and shapes
With these plinths, pedestals, columns or pillars, you can literally take your art to the next level. Particularly beautiful examples can be found in second-hand shops, at auctions or at flea markets. Galaxus also has a selection of stylish models.
Header image: Pia Seidel
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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