Figurative Sculptures
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1870s Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Teak
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
Mid-19th Century German Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1940s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Silver Plate
20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Upholstery, Plaster
1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Austrian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1690s European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Amethyst, Silver
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Figurative Sculptures
Concrete, Iron
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Giltwood
20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Paper
19th Century Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
17th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s Cambodian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Teak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1960s Italian Romantic Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1800s German Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
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.