Figurative Sculptures
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Silver
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Lead
1990s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1970s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Oak
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Pewter
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1880s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Ormolu
1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1920s North American Art Nouveau Vintage 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.