Tiffany Blue Nile
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
People Also Browsed
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Tea Sets
Gold
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1880s German Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Ormolu
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Terracotta
1880s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
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.