Figurative Sculptures
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Sporting Art Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Figurative Sculptures
Copper
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century North American Native American Figurative Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gesso
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Oak
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Jade
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Zinc
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Belgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1970s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Copper
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.