Figurative Sculptures
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Paper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
1880s American Industrial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Wood
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Teak, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Malachite
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
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.