Austin David Fisher 1980
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pottery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
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Mid-20th Century English Greco Roman Busts
Stone
20th Century Unknown Modern Busts
Plaster
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Laminate, Plaster
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Alabaster, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Serving Pieces
Mirror, Lucite
Vintage 1980s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Vases
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Busts
Terracotta, Plaster
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Gouache, Board
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Formica, Plaster
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Composition
Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
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.