Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Rattan
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
16th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal, Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Silver
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
1940s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Figurative Sculptures
Granite
19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Mexican Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century Unknown Antique Figurative Sculptures
Multi-gemstone
2010s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Copper
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
Mid-20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Polish Belle Époque Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1950s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
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.