Rare Bronze Indian Fireworks Cannon
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
People Also Browsed
2010s Busts
Plywood
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Plywood
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gothic Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Iron
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Textile
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Ceramic
Antique Mid-18th Century British Candlesticks
Brass
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Napoleon III Models and Miniatures
Iron
16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Finding the Right figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.