$262Sale Price|25% Off
Limoges Porcelain Figurine of an 18th Century Gentleman
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a small Limoges porcelain depicting a man with an 18th century gentleman suit. He is standing in front of some green bushes. Under the base is the Limoges porcelain hallmark.
Porcelain
$2,172Sale Price|20% Off
Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century
By Alpinien Margaine, Pierre-Justin Gibus
Located in Lisbon, PT
A noble baroque style porcelain figurine lady designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) by the foundry Gibus et Cie (1853–1972) in Limoges, France in a baby blue moti...
Porcelain
$2,172Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Style Porcelain Figurine by Alpinien Margaine, Limoges
By Alpinien Margaine, Pierre-Justin Gibus
Located in Lisbon, PT
A noble Baroque-style porcelain figurine in a baby blue motif, designed by Alpinien Margaine and produced by Gibus et Cie in Limoges, France.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Limoges Monvoisin Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870.
Porcelain, Paint
$3,717Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurines, 19th Century
By Alpinien Margaine, Pierre-Justin Gibus
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Baroque-style Limoges porcelain figurines was designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) and produced by the renowned Gibus et Cie foundry (1853–1972).
Porcelain
Set of 2 Art Deco Porcelain Figurines Signed Amelin - Rauche / "Limoges France"
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco Figurines in Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of 2 young women swimmers adorned in a classic bathing suit featuring a more fitted and tailored look compared to the l...
Porcelain
Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A porcelain Limoges figurine of a tennis player signed by Gerard Ribierre
Porcelain
Artoria Limoges Collectible Box Cat with Canary
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Artoria Limoges Clectible Box, exquisite piece of Art handcrafted in Limoges France.Artoria Limoges is a well-known manufacturer of fine porcelain objects, including decorative boxes...
Porcelain
Miniature Purse Hand Painted Roses on Gold Limoges Porcelain Box, 1980s
By Limoges
Located in Pau, FR
Every Limoges box collectible figurine is specially designed by French master artisans in Limoges.
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
French Gilt Porcelain Pair Decorative Centerpiece Figures
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...
Porcelain, Paint
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...
Porcelain
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
$243,040Sale Price|30% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...
Porcelain
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...
Crystal
$52,982 / item
H 23.1 in W 17.7 in D 14.7 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Enamel, Brass
$8,948Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Italian Capodimonte White Glazez Porcelain Figural Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...
Porcelain
$4,500 / set
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents. Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
Gold Leaf
$2,237 / set
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 6.89 in
French Porcelain Vases Victorian Figural Vases Jean Gilles style a pair
By Jean Gille, Dresden Porcelain, Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Jacob Petit
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
French old Paris porcelain vases with bisuit porcelain figurines. The vases flaired to the top and stand on an oval base. The vases are made of glazed porcelain and handpainted with ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Porcelain
$198,260
H 48 in W 32 in D 29 in
Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and spectacular displays of Meissen Porcelain w...
Porcelain
$75,500 / set
H 15 in Dm 11.5 in
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
Porcelain
$6,593 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 13 in
Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of striking 19th century porcelain vases, though unmarked, were almost certainly produced by Jacob Petit (1797-1868), the French pottery manufacturer well-known for his idi...
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Statues
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage pair of late 19th century French porcelain statues are signed "France" in very dark blue over the glaze & over, what appears to be, a much lighter blue scepter under the...
Porcelain
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.