Figurative Sculptures
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Rattan
1950s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Composition
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1980s Venezuelan Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Horn
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1950s Thai Chinoiserie Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Pottery, Terracotta
1980s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Glass, Lacquer, Resin
1970s German Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1980s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Travertine, Iron
1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1990s French Figurative Sculptures
Glass
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Unknown Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s Unknown Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 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.