Figurative Sculptures
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Travertine, Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Composition
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gesso
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Cherry
1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Indonesian Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Cut Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Sterling Silver
1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1960s Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Native American Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Sterling Silver
1970s Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Glass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Native American Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Gold Leaf
1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1980s Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
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.