The Galatian Bronze Sculpture
Antique 1830s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
People Also Browsed
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pedestals and Columns
Onyx
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Stone, Malachite
Antique 18th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Mantel Clocks
Alabaster, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Statues
Concrete
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Vases
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Statues
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You
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.