Figurative Sculptures
18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Colombian Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
20th Century German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Thai Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
2010s European Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Travertine, Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Wire
20th Century French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
20th Century Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Rose Quartz
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Jade, Marble, Spelter
20th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1740s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Teak
Early 17th Century Indian Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1870s Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Beads, Organic Material
1930s Belgian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Beads, Organic Material
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Amethyst, Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Iron
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Paper
1940s American Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1970s Thai Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century English Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Majolica
Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures
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.