Figurative Sculptures
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Teak, Pine
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Glass
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
18th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Other
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Syrian Greco Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
18th Century European Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Wood, Paint
16th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1960s Primitive Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
17th Century European Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1960s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stone
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Cypress
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
1960s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1960s Czech Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Thai Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Laminate, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century German Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
18th Century Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1600s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Stucco
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.