Figurative Sculptures
19th Century German Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1880s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1880s Russian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Russian Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1870s English Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1820s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1880s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
16th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
19th Century German Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Copper
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1750s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
1910s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Composition
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s English Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Irish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian 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.