Figurative Sculptures
1870s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
19th Century Austrian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Serpentine
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
17th Century Japanese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1760s English Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s French Futurist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Rose Quartz
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Jade, Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Composition, Stone
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Wire, Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
1960s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1950s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Colombian Other Figurative Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Concrete, Cement
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Colombian Other Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Late 19th Century German Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, 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.