Figurative Sculptures
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Art Glass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Spanish Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Resin
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Ebony
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century German Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Shell, Beads
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Spelter
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1760s English Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
1990s Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Rose Quartz
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
1950s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1850s French Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Moorish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Faience
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Composition
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century North American Native American Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
1990s Hungarian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
20th Century Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Tin
2010s Italian Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Silver
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
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.