$1,999 / set
H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900. This enchanting bronze
Bronze
Midcentury Bronze Mermaid Bookends Rene Cliquet, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of midcentury bronze mermaid bookends Signed by the Belgian artist Rene Cliquet, 1899
Bronze
Pair of Guillemard Mermaids Sconces
By E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Guillemard sconces signed and numbered. Figuring a mermaid. One light, 40 watt max bulb US rewired and in working condition custom backplate upon request. Have a look ...
Bronze
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$11,123
H 41.34 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers
Located in Barntrup, DE
This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical lady or mermaid with a scaly fishtail. The adorable and handsome lady is holding a...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Marble, Spelter
$3,829
H 3.34 in W 8.26 in D 6.1 in
Meissen the Wave Art Nouveau Bowl Figurine Henschtel Konrad Q 169, circa 1900
By Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen rarest Art Nouveau item: The wave Size: Height 3.34 inches Depth 6.10 inches Width 8.26 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen sword mark (glazed bott...
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique late 19th century Ecclesiastical style stained glass window signed by Ward & Hughes, London, 1890. This window is of excellent artistry, with each tiny detail hand pa...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
$1,995
H 20.5 in W 6.75 in D 13.5 in
Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp with a Conch Shell Lamp Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Excellent rendition of a Tiffany style lamp, bronze with a conch shell shade. Beautifully cast with a deep bronze patina. In cord switch with a dimmer. Truly a special lamp.
Bronze
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and Gotto, 24 & 25 Oxford Street, London, circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box fe...
Brass
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GUSTAV GURSCHNER (Austrian, 1873-1970), a sculptor, attended the School of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1888. Working under several artists, his time in Paris in 1897 proved to be most ...
Brass, Wire
$2,147 / set
H 5.32 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther leopard bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930. The sculptures are mounted on fine Portor green bases. Literatur...
Marble, Metal
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Blue Lustre Fish Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A light blue lustre bone china bowl designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood circa 1915, beautifully decorated with an aquatic scene. When examining this bowl, it’s easy to see w...
Porcelain
$55,398 / set
H 77.75 in W 30 in D 3 in
Alice in Wonderland, A Five Piece Suite of Stained and Leaded Glass Doors.
Located in London, GB
Alice in Wonderland incredible suite of stained and leaded glass set in the original doors and windows,. Please note this suite is in two listings and the price here is for the five ...
Stained Glass
$534,172 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Daisy Makeig-Jones Poplar Trees Fairyland Lustre Bowl
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre bowl made circa 1925, showing the Poplar Trees pattern on the exterior and the Woodland Bridge pattern on the interior, with the central interio...
Ceramic, 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.