Figurative Sculptures
1970s Indonesian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Lucite, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wire
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1760s English Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
1930s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Futurist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1930s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Zinc
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
1950s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware, Terracotta
19th Century Swiss Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
18th Century German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
1950s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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.