Figurative Sculptures
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1870s French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1870s American American Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Composition, Spelter
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1910s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1880s American Industrial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
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.