Figurative Sculptures
1930s British Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Marble
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1980s French Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
1930s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1920s Danish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1880s North American Regency Antique Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
1880s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Chrome
1970s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Gold, Silver, Bronze
1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1890s French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Paper, Plaster, Paint
1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1970s Thai Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Jade, Metal, Spelter
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.