Figurative Sculptures
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1920s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Silver Plate
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1850s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s French Sporting Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Fiberglass
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Metal, Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Copper
1970s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Shell
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
2010s European Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 18th Century Thai Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
2010s Thai Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Acrylic
18th Century French Rustic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
Late 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 1900s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Spanish Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
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.