Figurative Sculptures
1880s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 2000s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Zinc
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Steel
20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze, Other
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Early 2000s Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ivory, Wood
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Other
1850s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ormolu
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
1930s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
1790s French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
19th Century American Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Sicilian Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1980s North American Native American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Marble
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Thai Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Acrylic
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.