Figurative Sculptures
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Cowhide, Walnut
1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wicker
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gesso
20th Century Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Nickel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1860s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Scagliola
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Figurative Sculptures
Copper, Metal, Bronze
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Cherry
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Resin, Plastic
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
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.