Figurative Sculptures
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
19th Century American Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Iron, Gold
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1850s French International Style Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Meissen
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Spanish Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1870s American American Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 1800s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
19th Century Belgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Zinc
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Clay
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1880s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
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.