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Set of 11 Rare Modernist Glass Lucite Bunny Rabbit Figural Collection
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 11 rare Modernist glass & lucite bunny rabbit figural collection featuring 1 ceramic and
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This is a figure in hand crafted porcelain by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. The collection
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2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Large Figure of Iron stork. 1970 s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Very decorative piece and a size that is very good.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Large Italian Ceramic Cat Figure
Located in Charleston, SC
Now this is a fun and funky cat. Immediately upon seeing the face, it has that Italian look, almost like a smirk. Sitting in the common perched position. Seems to be intentional craz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Hand-Painted Ceramic Figure of a Dancer by Sandro Vacchetti
By Sandro Vacchetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking hand-painted ceramic figure of a dancer is a masterpiece of Italian decorative art
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lomonosov Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure of a Bulldog
By Lomonosov
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful mid-century Russian hand-painted porcelain figure of a seated Bulldog on a plinth by
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lomonosov Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure of a Bulldog
By Lomonosov
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful mid-century Russian hand-painted porcelain figure of a seated Bulldog on a plinth with
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Figural Mouse Objet D’art, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass mouse form decorative objects. Etched design detail. Signed made in India. Dimensions are of each individual item.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Wooden Artist s Articulated Lay Figure
Located in Benalmadena, ES
objects and curiosities. The internal mechanism, composed of spirals and metal bands that allow the figure
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics. 20th century. Marked. In
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
his ability to combine nature-inspired designs with modern aesthetics, and the loon figure is a
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-century Hawaiian Sitting Hula Girl Ceramic Figure Statue Set, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Era brown and yellow hula girl ceramic figure set. Each sculptural figure features a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Female Figure by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual cast bronze sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck. Elongated figure-exaggerated and inspired by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Herons Statue, Wood figure, Brussel Style 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden figure original condition heron figure bigger is 52cm x 7cm x 10cm second is 38cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Knabstrup Danish Midcentury Art Pottery Girl and Swan Figure
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Danish Knabstrup Keramiek pottery sculpture of a nude maiden with a swan seated
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Danish Midcentury Large Pottery Fisherman Figure
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish midcentury Danish terracotta pottery sculpture of a fisherman sat on a rock and catching
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Adam Dworski Sculptural Studio Pottery Figure of a Lady
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine mid-century studio pottery sculptural figure of a lady by renowned potter Adam Dworski
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

1960s Hand-Crafted Porcelain Italian Figure of a Penguin by Ronzan
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1960s hand-crafted porcelain figure of a penguin by Ronzan is a charming and meticulously
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Open Chest Wood and Glass Figure by Radu Abraham
Located in Geneve, CH
Open chest wood and glass figure by Radu Abraham Limited series of 10, currently at nr. 2
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2010s Romanian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell Arte Glass Clown Acrobat Figure
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds USA, 1994, dated and
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Advertising Figure from Champagne Dom Pérignon signed J.L. Delaroche
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / Advertising statue / J.L. Delaroche / ceramic / Mid-century / Vintage Rare Vintage Dom Pérignon statue or old advertising object, signed J.L. Delaroche. This statue ...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Ronzan Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Resting Dog Figure
By Lenci
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine midcentury vintage Italian ceramic figure of a resting puppy dog by Giovanni Ronzan. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Large Modernist Etruscan Brass Horse Sculpture
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Our Mid-Century Modern brass horse figure or sculpture stands in a sleek
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Matching Miniature Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Figure Statues
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green miniature ceramic flamingo tabletop California pottery vase set of matching His and Her set . The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in l...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s by Hans Schirmer German Vintage Achatit Figure Mask
By Hans Schirmer
Located in Brescia, IT
Black and gold ceramic Achatit figure mask.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Murano Duck Figure attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in CABA, AR
distinctive Pulegoso and Bollicino techniques. This technique, pioneered by Martinuzzi, lends the figure an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Austrian Ceramic Figure Collection / Candleholder by Leopold Anzengruber
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Chicago, IL
and the Wiener Werkstatte Dimension is of dancing large figure. Note: They are all in as-is
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Thomsen Royal Copenhagen Two Girls and Doll Figure
By Christian Thomsen
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain figure of two girls with a doll designed by Christian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Seguso Murano Iridescent Black Gold Italian Art Glass Wiseman Nativity Figure
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass Wiseman nativity figure, sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Nutcracker King Figure in Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, Circa 1970s
Located in Beirut, LB
This striking vintage king nutcracker is a beautiful example of traditional German folk art from the Erzgebirge region. Handcrafted from turned wood, this large and substantial piece...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kay Bojeson Laurids Lonborg Hand Painted Stout Guardsman Figure
By Kay Bojesen, Laurids Lonborg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Kay Bojeson guardsman figure. Hand painted white red with black feet. Sold by Laurids Lonborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Elegant Vintage Solid Walnut Nude Woman Figure, Cantù, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in the 60s in Cantù, a city in Lombardy which is well-known for their talented wood artisans. This is an incredible high-quality classicist piece, realized in solid wal...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century verdigris bronze figure of a girl releasing doves
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A stylised mid-century verdigris bronze figure of a girl releasing doves from a box, stood on a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Girl Figure by Kurt Steiner for Wallendorf Porzellan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure of girl in porcelain by Kurt Steiner for Wallendorf Porzellan
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Stoneware King Arthur Medieval Knight Biomorphic Figure Mid-Century Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful robust figure of medieval knight in full regalia sculpted and glazed in stoneware
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lomonosov Mid-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure of a Lying Hound
By Lomonosov
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful mid-century Russian porcelain figure of a lying hound with hand-painted detail by
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Loredano Rosin Acidato Alessandrite Glass Of A Female Figure, 1960s
By Loredano Rosin
Located in CABA, AR
Loredano's craftsmanship. The glass figure, meticulously crafted in a rich alessandrite hue, shifts in color
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Black and Red Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1980s. This fish is made in hand-blown sommerso Murano glass with murrains. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This fish is made in polychrome Murano glass and features its original label. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Abstract Ceramic Figure in the Manner of Jacques Pouchain
By Jacques Pouchain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic figure 1960s Signed hat the Artist on the back . This is a very outstanding and unique
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

KAWS Clean Slate Black Varnished Vinyl Original Fake 2013 Figure
By KAWS
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large KAWS clean slate black varnished vinyl original fake 2013 figure holding two
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Konakovo Faience Mid-Century Russian Ceramic Seated Figure of a Dog
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and scarce Russian mid-century hand-painted ceramic figure of a young, seated dog made
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Vintage 1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figure of Indonesian woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figure of an Indonesian woman
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage mcm “Shadow of the Evening" / “Thin Figure” Bronze: "Woman with Hat"
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mcm Bronze "Woman with Hat" signed on side of foot: L. Seidler Bronze Figure of a Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Figurine of a Standing Female Figure in Classical Style with Aged Patina
Located in Seattle, WA
A detailed figurine depicting a standing female figure in long, flowing drapery inspired by
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Murano Blue Red Art Glass Fish Figure with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Rare Large Mid-Century Zsolnay Porcelain Figure by János Török Circa 1960s
By Zsolnay, János Török
Located in London, GB
A striking and rare large-scale Zsolnay modernist porcelain figure, designed by the acclaimed
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nuremberg Water Fountain Souvenir Statue Pewter Figure Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pewter figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A be...
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Nuremberg Water Fountain Souvenir Statue Pewter Figure Vintage, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pewter figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A be...
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Rare Large Mid-Century Zsolnay Porcelain Figure by János Török Circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
A rare and visually striking mid-20th century Zsolnay modernist porcelain sculpture, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Torso Statue Studio Ceramic Light Blue Clay Ceramic Figure Mid Century Design
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
massive and high -quality by hand and a single piece in shape and color! Fits perfectly in a modern living
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Bronze Figure by Georges Oudot “Femme Debout Au Drape"
By Georges Oudot
Located in Hudson, NY
this work by famed Sculpture and Painter Georges Oudot was cast circa 1955 and bears his signature
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Signed Gino Cenedese Vintage Murano Art Glass Shark Figure
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The cobalt and clear glass shark is taking a dive while supported on a wavy base. With the artisan's iconic broad band of color. Etched signature Gino Cenedese Murano on the base, c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain Figure May Night Statue of a Loving Couple, Ukraine, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Porcelain figure "May Night", a statue of a loving couple. Ukraine, the 1960s - 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950s by Paolo Loddo Dorgali Sardinia Italian Midcentury Ceramic Figure
By Paolo Loddo
Located in Brescia, IT
Traditional figure, Dorgali, Sardinia _ Italy 1950s Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of modern figural sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, every piece of modern figural sculpture was constructed with great care. Find 428 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of modern figural sculpture now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of modern figural sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of modern figural sculpture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of modern figural sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jaru, Archimede Seguso and Dora Várkonyi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Figural Sculpture?

A piece of modern figural sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $94,500.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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Questions About Modern Figural Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.