Figurative Sculptures
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Cherry
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1940s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Silver Plate
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Granite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Enamel, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Malachite
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Poplar
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Leather, Glass
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1960s East Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Fabric
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Shell
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Lucite
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.