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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Folk Art
Mid-Century French Wooden Signed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A very unusual double sided head sculpture.
France, c1970s.
The graduated heads are removable.
Signed to the base.
Good condition generally, some scuffs commensurate with age...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Doodle Spoon Rest by Little Oakie
Located in Seattle, WA
This spoon rest has an adorable cartoon doodle in the center. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspired design. Every...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Indian Sculpture in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Small sculpture of an indigenous face carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Carl Auböck Model #4059 'Optimist/Pessimist' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #4059 'Optimist/Pessimist' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass. Can b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exotic thinker man sculpture, 1950-1970. Wooden sculpture of a thinker man. The model underlines harmonious and supple curves. Measures: Height: 11.8"(30cm), Width: 7"(18cm), Depth: ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Tole Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage Italian palm tree object of art having tole leaves on a brass trunk in a classical porcelain planter with quartz stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal, Brass
Primitive French Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Standing Femme Female
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive French Hand Carved Standing Femme Female Wood Sculpture
Wood hand crafted design mounted on Raw Stone Base
In the style of Giacometti ideal for Jenerette Picasso & Prouvé f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture Circa 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s figurative female form abstract bronze sculpture having a rich patina in various hues and a textural surface created by the artist. A substantial piece created in solid bronze ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian White Blanc de Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large 16.5" Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary in a pedestal basket. Marked "Made in Italy" ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques Adnet Bent Leather and Cut Crystal French Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb ashtray with a bent leather frame and crystal cut glass. This fantastic piece is attributed to Jacques Adnet and was produced in France during the 1960s.
This charming ashtra...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Art Glass Minimalist Murano Sommerso Teardrop Sculptures, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Mid-Century Modern exquisite pair of Murano ¨sommerso¨ glass teardrop sculptures. Crafted with precision and finesse, these sculptures emanate a sense of sophistication and understat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass
Italian Oversized Carved Wood and Brass Peach Decorative Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s Italian decorative wood sculpture features an oversized carved peach with a brass stem and leaf. There is no visible maker's mark.
Measurements: 6 in diameter (15...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Carved Giltwood Figure on Lucite Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mid-century modern hand carved giltwood sculpture, possibly American, depicting a surrealist nude figure of a man with block head lying in a prostrate position, mounted on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Giltwood
Walter Bosse figurine BOAR brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Boar. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
Model number BO21
In 2000 a Viennese publi...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Mounted Statuette of a Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze sculpture of a child with pigtails mounted on wood base.
Dimensions
2.5” width x 2.5” depth x 6.5” height.
Condition
Good vintage condition with original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dancing Women Sculpture in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's
By Walter Bosse
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dancing Women Sculpture in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Europe
Produced by Hertha Baller in...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant
Vintage Inuit Malachite Carving Of A Hippopotamus with Infant
Kg 14
The piece is in Very Good and original condit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Cubist Clay Sculpture
By Henry Moore
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a very vintage, marginally figural clay sculpture, depicting what seems to be a group of curvy female characters.
The unknown artist attached the sculpture to a piece of we...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Rochard Limoges, Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass accent. Marked as shown. The hinged lidded trinket box measures 1.25 inches tall, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Royal Doulton “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964 Decorative Porcelain Figurine.
Made in England, by Royal Doulton England. finely painted porcelain figure collectable, high ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain.
This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Figurines With Flute From Ecuador by Akios Industry.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden figure was hand made in Ecuador. Depicts a person carrying a flute. Beautiful wood grain with exaggerated features. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Di...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Metal Airplane Propeller Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done handmade welded in brass and metal plane sculpture, circa 1970s nice patina. We can’t read the signature.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden Hand Caved Bear Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Bear Figurine with striped design and dark wood tone. Hand Carved detailing. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 6 W ; 3 D ; 4 H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Salviati Murano Purple Copper Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass dancing ballerina sculpture with harlequin mask, hat and Zanfirico ribbons skirt. Documented to the Salviati company...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Edition Madoura , Sujet poule 1954
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso ( 1881-1973 )
Hen subject - 1954 (AR # 250)
Turned shape piece , glazed earthenware clay with white & blue enamel , from an edition of 500, stamped "Edition Picasso" and "M...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture of naked girl by Jitka Forejtová, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Ceramic sculpture of naked girl designed by Czechoslovak artist Jitka Forejtová. Made in 1960s. The sculpture is made of ceramics with black glaze.
This minimalist design of the stat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pino Signoretto Murano Glass Sculpture of Woman, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful glass sculpture made by Italian Murano Glass Master Pino Signoretto during the 1980s.
The sculpture shows a woman with long hair, kneeling, with her head bowed. Her arms ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s wooden fireman sculpture or fire-fighter sculpture.
This original old fireman was made for Hennecke, a German company who is known for wooden carnival sculptures.
The fireman sculptures were used on the fire truck of the merry-go-round, fairground - funfair.
Not many of these original wooden fireman sculptures still exists and are mostly stuck in private collections of fairground sculptures and carnival art.
It's also a great sculpture for a fireman or a former fireman.
Would look great in a collection of fireman collectibles between old and antique fire helmets, antique and vintage fire extinguishers, fireman statues...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Walter Bosse figurines Elephant brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
In 2000 a Viennese public house released the first monograph about Walter Bosse. Illustrated with various pictures it shows his highly creative potential and his influence and impact...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Spanish Women Cast Bronze Sculpture by W.N. Cardobo 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1973 Spanish cast bronze sculpture depicting a woman walking with a basket of fish on her head.
Marked W.N. Cardobo 73 (see detail photo).
In original beautiful condition...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Danish Studio Ceramic Woman Figure with Bowl and Hat in the style Bjron Wiimblad
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Studio Ceramic Woman Figure with Bowl and Hat as Cover, in the style from Bjorn wiinblad made rond 1960s
Danish Studio Ceramics Woman figure ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage White Porcelaine Statue Of Reading Lady, Jihokera 1960s
By Jihokera
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage porcelaine statue produced by Jihokera company in 1960s. Original stamp partially visible on the bottom. The statue is in a white, glazed porcelaine. It shows a lad...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mexican ram's horn in fish form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican ram's horn in fish form. made in silverplated.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Walter Bosse figurine Pair of CATS brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Cats. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
In 2000 a Viennese public house re...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Original Bronze Abstract Nude Sculpture by Morris Brose 1960s
By Morris Brose
Located in Troy, MI
A Mid Century minimalist abstract nude bronze sculpture by Cranbrook artist Morris Brose circa 1960s
Solid bronze elongated figure with female attributes
Etched signature to lower b...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Varnished Wood Sculpture of Crouched Lady by Godofredo Paino
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century varnished wood sculpture of crouched lady by spanish author Godofredo Paino
By: Godofredo Paino
Material: wood
Technique: varnished, carved, hand-carved, hand-craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s ceramic bottles sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s ceramic bottles sculpture
Ceramic sculpture. Individual bottles crafted on a wheel and joined before firing to form a single piece.
Signed by the artist.
France 1970
1.40 cm
W....
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Seldom seen Paper Mache NaNa Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paper Mache , polychromed "NaNa" Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle,,
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Walter Bosse figurine Penguin brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Penguin. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
In 2000 a Viennese public house release...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Handmade Ceramic Figurines. Circa2012
Located in Seattle, WA
This set of Ceramic figurines have white glazing and intricate floral design. Makers mark on the bottom by Gretchen Bear in 2012. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Lion Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic lion is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figure showcases the intricate details of a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture on Black Granite Base
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features an organic abstract sinuously curved form- full of verve and dynamism- with a fla...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Whimsical Blown Glass Bubble Rooster 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical glass rooster sculpture in amber and red blown glass bubble body very cool and unique, circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Cast Bronze Hand Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze hand in the style of Pietrina Checcacci. The hand is hollow with many intricate knuckle and finger nail details. Crafted to perch on a flat surface and positioned as desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mannequin Marked Brussel 1950s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A vintage adjustable mannequin on a metal frame. Owned by a fashion store in Brussels, marked: Articles D'Etalages, A Delabye 17 Bd Poinca...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co Janna Thomas Sterling Silver Gilded Gold Potted Flower
Located in Charleston, SC
Sterling silver potted flower in a basketweave pot. The sterling has a gold vermeil finish. Designed and sculpted by American artist Janna Thomas for Tiffany & Co. Small little granu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Pair of 77 inch Male and 69 inch Female Sculptures in The Style of Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cast metal Sculptures, male and female. The finish is newly finished in black.
The pair are heavy and substantial, but we do not believe them to be Bronze. They do make...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large figure of a cheetah probably was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramics in intense shades of orange. The cheetah is p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain sculpture by Lladro
Located in Roma, IT
Lladró is the success story of an iconic Spanish brand. A world leader in the design and production and distribution of artistic porcelain creations, Lladró is a unique blend of tale...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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