Figurative Sculptures
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century American Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
16th Century Dutch Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
16th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
19th Century Thai Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Slate, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1880s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1870s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
1870s French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Paper
18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stucco
17th Century Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Concrete, Marble
16th Century Italian Rustic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1850s English Chinoiserie Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery, Paint
19th Century French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1870s European Federal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
16th Century French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
19th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
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.