Figurative Sculptures
1980s Canadian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1930s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Asian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
18th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Jade
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Onyx
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1900s Spanish Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Angolan Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1820s English Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1800s Spanish Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Granite
1970s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plaster
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Textile
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
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.