Figurative Sculptures
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware, Lucite
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Pottery, Terracotta
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Silver Plate
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Onyx
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wire
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
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.