Figurative Sculptures
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1920s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Copper
19th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Hardwood
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
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.