Figurative Sculptures
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Malachite
1870s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Eggshell
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Shell
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Leather
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
19th Century Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
2010s British Figurative Sculptures
Metal
20th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1890s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bone, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Regency Figurative Sculptures
Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
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.