Yoruba Veranda Post
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Other
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Pottery
Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Pedestals
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Cabinets
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Pottery
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
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.