Figurative Sculptures
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bone, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1880s Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1980s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1990s American Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1880s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1880s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Wood
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1890s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
1890s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1870s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
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.