Figurative Sculptures
1890s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bone, Wood
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1750s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
17th Century Portuguese Louis XIII Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1850s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
19th Century Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1880s Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1740s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1750s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1860s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver
19th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1860s Russian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Mid-19th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Early 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Giltwood
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.