Figurative Sculptures
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Leather, Velvet, Wood
2010s Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Delft, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Late 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
2010s Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Delft, Porcelain
2010s American Futurist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Lacquer
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
1880s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Chrome
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Limestone
Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
1980s Russian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Enamel
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Faience
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Cut Glass
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures
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.