Figurative Sculptures
16th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
1760s English Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
16th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Softwood
15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Other
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1670s Dutch Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ebony, Oak
1770s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1760s English Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
16th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Cypress
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Straw
18th Century German Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Softwood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Plate, Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Linen, Fruitwood
1740s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Carrara Marble
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Other
1790s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
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.