Figurative Sculptures
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Shell
Early 1900s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1920s French Romantic Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
1890s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint, Porcelain
20th Century American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1980s Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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.