$4,850
Cast Stone Corbels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Classical style figural cast stone corbels. Each depicting a child supporting a shepherds shelf with garland swags. Dimensions: Height 48", width 14 1/2", depth 14" CW4729.
Cast Stone
Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy 18th century or earlier carved oak corbel. The corbel depicts a large male open-eyed smiling face with broad features. Finly carved details with wonderful old patina.
Oak
Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 1870s, this decorative antique corbel figure was once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting hall. Due to its age, it is today mor...
Plaster
Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fragment of a sandstone corbel with flat upper face, moulded transverse ledge and two protruding lobes with reserved trefoil detailing. The lower edge has fine dentiled carving and...
Sandstone
Green Man Corbel - France, 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare architectural Corbel with Foliate Mask known as "Green Man" France, 14th century Limestone 16 x 35 x 12 cm Architectural fragment in grey limestone, featuring a relief anthropo...
Limestone
Large gothic corbel - France, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic Corbel France, 15th century limestone 36 x 44 x 45 cm This imposing culot, carved in stone and dating from the fifteenth century, exemplifies the expressive vitality and imag...
Limestone
$2,005 / set
AMAZING PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CORBELS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF CORBELS 19th century Portuguese brown wood Profuse decoration with plant motifs. Dim.: 38 x 31 cm good state
Wood
Pair of Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 1870s, these decorative antique corbel figures were once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting hall. Due to their age, they are t...
Plaster
Spanish Colonial Column Base Depicting Putti Holding Corbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pre 1825, Spanish Colonial, wooden polychrome column base depicting a putti holding up a corbel where a pillar would have been sat. The pillar is long gone but the intricate carvings...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carving features two angel heads with elaborat...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved temple corbels from the 19th century, mounted on black bases. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, each of this pair of ...
Wood
Heart-warming 17th Century Carved Oak Face Corbels c. 1670
Located in Heathfield, GB
A pair of handsome and heart-warming carved oak faces, believed to originally have been adorning a large cupboard and which were carved by skilled hands in the second or third quarti...
Oak
Baroque Hand Carved Putto, Ecclesiastical Corbel Angel Bavarian, Germany
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is a hand carved wood sculpture of a cherub, it is rendered in a typical early Baroque style, circa 1670. The simple carving technique, which brings out a lot of character, indi...
Wood
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H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 4.53 in
19th Century Ex Museum Plaster Corbel Foundry Sample Classical Maiden
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well cast plaster corbel, of a classical female figure. Likely an ex museum piece or a foundry sample, with an inventory number of 186. Later mounted on decorative green painted h...
Plaster, Softwood
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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Stone Masons Plaster Corbels Sculpture Models Maquettes Busts
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Collection of four plaster maquettes, previously acquired from a stone masons studio in the west country. By repute these where made for Carlisle cathedral The models are plaster...
Plaster
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H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 7.29 in
Corbel with an Angel Holding a Shield - Burgundian Netherlands 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Corbel with an Angel Holding a Shield Franco-Flemish, Burgundian Netherlands 15th century Limestone On a modern metal stand H 21 x L 16,5 x P 18,5 cm This finely carved stone corbel,...
Limestone
Folky and Rare Elizabethan Period Figurative Carved Oak Corbels
Located in Wiscasset, ME
These have a wonderful patina and date to the 16th or very early 17th century. They have good weight and the carving is nice and deep.
Oak
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H 29.93 in W 13.98 in D 18.51 in
Large Antique Plaster Wall Bracket, Architectural, Figural, Angel, Corbel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique plaster wall bracket, a decorative architectural, figural, angel corbel dating to circa 1900. An appealing piece in the form of an angel The naked torso e...
Plaster
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H 12.25 in W 15.25 in D 9.25 in
Antique French Wall Shelf Corbel Carved Eagle Black Forest Statue Wood c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Wall Shelf Corbel Carved Eagle Black Forest Statue Wood c1880. Direct from France, a stunning antique French solid wood corbel or wall shelf in a size that can easily...
Wood
Carved Oak Hooded Bearded Man Head Corbel
Located in London, Greenwich
Hand carved oak hooded bearded man head corbel. English dating from circa 1860, good rich color and patina. Measure: 10.2cms tall. 4 inches tall.
Oak
Pair of Antique Carved Stone Capitals and Bases
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...
Stone
$257Sale Price|47% Off
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Oak
Pair of Antique Carved Stone Capitals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of antique carved stone capitals. A wonderful pair of English, decorative Limestone capitals circa 1820.
Limestone
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
Plaster
18th Century Italian Carved Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Not sure if paint is original, but it is definitely old. Finely carved with a lot of character.
Wood, Paint
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Capital in Corinthian Style
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand-carved stone capital in Corinthian style.
Stone
$1,117Sale Price|45% Off
H 6.11 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque marble capital, Italy, circa 1250-1400. Weathered, small losses. More photo's available on request. H:15,5cm W:16c...
Marble
$1,050
H 5.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
Marble
16th Century Ligurian Stone Half-Capital
Located in London, GB
A rare 16th Century Italian stone Corinthian half-capital, carved in Ligurian slate, mounted on a simple wrought iron bracket for wall hanging.
Slate, Iron
18th Century Italian Carved Limestone Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...
Limestone
12th Century Corinthian Limestone Capital
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique capital carved in a 12th century limestone. It is decorated with acanthus leaves, as required by the Corinthian architectural traditions.
Limestone
Antique 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of Nike
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 20th century plaster sculpture of a Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Constructed from fibrous plaster with a painted finish, this unique sculpture depicts the headless...
Plaster
Antique Wood Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An antique wood figurative head bust sculpture, circa late-19th century to early-20th century. Piece is hand-carved and decorated (polychromed.) Piece may have been from a game, orna...
Wood
French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly representing a noble lady. The bust features finely carved details in the attire, with attent...
Limestone
19th Century Antique Cast Plaster Corbels in Classical Roman Style
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.
Plaster
$1,692
H 10.63 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Continental Mahogany Green Man Grotesque Wood Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century continental mahogany green man grotesque wood carving. This mythical figure is skilfully carved in high relief from a deeply coloured mahogany. The head has hair rese...
Mahogany
Neoclassical Gueridon
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical Gueridon foundry in zinc Origin France circa 1900 perfect condition.
Zinc
17th Century Stone Capital
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large 17th century French capital on a associated base. Sculpted front and sides, flat backside. Great to decorate a garden or display indoors.
Sandstone
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$61,175
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$3,100
H 59.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
Oak
Elegant Cast Iron Chiminea
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This quaint cast iron chiminea features a wonderful old fashioned design, complete with grates, ring handles, faux cracking, and top lid. This piece would make a perfect center piece...
Iron
$33,986
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
$16,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 52 in W 9 in D 32 in
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...
Wood, Paint
Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, ...
Bronze
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...
Bronze
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Lion Mask Fountain Head Sculpture, Mounted on Iron Stand. Lion head has great attention to detail featuring a nice flowing mane. White in color with a fabulous patina. Has han...
Stone
$59,593Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$3,985Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 11 in W 11.75 in D 6.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Egyptian Revival Figural Chenets by Bouhon Freres
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Egyptian revival gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets by Bouhon Freres, a Paris. Each Chenet surmounted with a patinated bronze figure of a re...
Bronze
Edwardian Egret Fountain / Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, offering this fantastic cast-iron fountain featuring Swans in a tight ring around the basin. In the style of the leading makers of the E...
Iron
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.