Figurative Sculptures
1890s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Paint
1990s North American Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Sicilian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Unknown Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1870s Dutch Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Plate, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Other
1880s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
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.