Figurative Sculptures
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1750s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1740s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1960s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
15th Century and Earlier Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bone
18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Softwood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-17th Century French Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold, Silver
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
16th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plaster
Mid-17th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
1960s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Cement
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Belgian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood, Hardwood
16th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver
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.