Italian Figurative Study
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Slate
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Travertine
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Travertine, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 1880s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Majolica
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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