Black Forest Carved Bear Sculpture with Brass Bowl, Linden Wood, Germany, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Carved Bear Sculpture with Brass Bowl, Linden Wood, Germany, ca. 1920 Hand-carved Black Forest bear sculpture holding a brass bowl, made from linden wood in Germany, ea...
Brass
$12,339 / set
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of decorative carved lions for the ultimate installation piece. Heavily carved out of solid w...
Hardwood, Paint
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.
Gold Leaf
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece has wonderful color and detail and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks....
Soapstone
Set of Four American Carved Wood Deer Panels with Antlers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming set of four American carved wood deer panels from around 1940, each one shaped by hand with that slightly naïve, folk-leaning confidence that mid-century regional carving ...
Antler, Wood
Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Dog with a red collar seated with mouth open. I believe this is very similar to Chinese Export dogs and a period copy done in wood. Possibly made as a model for a Chinese export porc...
Other
1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ironwood was commonly used in carving harpoons, toys, tools, and instruments, but until Astorga began using the wood to carve animals, ironwood was not associated with artistic sculp...
Wood
Carved and Painted Wood Jaguar or Big Cat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout whimsical vintage life size hand carved jaguar decorated with its distinctive rosettes in a faux fierce expression.
Wood, Paint
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900 A handcarved wooden sculpture of a chamois group with buck, chamois and fawn. A very fine and natural carving...
Wood
Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usually found marking doorways w...
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Hard Liqueur Stand, Czechoslovakia, 1985
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Black Forest wood carved bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and has original Becherovka Schnaps Glasses. Signed...
Glass, Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Sculpture, Folk Art, East Asia, 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
Wood
Antique Wood Lectern with Hand-Carved Eagle, Metal Base, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Lecturn features a hand-carved wooden eagle attached to a metal base. Great piece of Americana to place upon a table or shelf.
Metal
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous silver mounts. Unmarked.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Hand Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of an Indian Courser Bird, Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely hand-carved and painted wooden sculpture depicting an Indian Courser, mounted on a natural sculptural driftwood base. The bird is carved with remarkable realism, showing det...
Wood
A Pair Of Italian Carved Wood Dog Table - Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Dogs believed to be Whippets or Italian Greyhounds. Carved on Pedestals. Figures are characterized by their elegant, elongated forms and carv...
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Painted Horse Sculpture Statue
By Gustave Bayol
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique hand carved wood horse sculpture -statue . Polychrome painted. Attributed to Gustave Bayol. Dimensions: 42" H x 9.5" W x 30" D Delivery within 2...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Foo Dog Figures with Straw Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped base
Straw, Wood
American Art Deco Carved & Limed Wood Sculpture of a Horse Head Circa 1930
Located in Litchfield, CT
American Art Deco carved and limed wood sculpture of a horse head circa 1930. Expressive detail with pleasing old surface. Measures 7" tall x 5" x 3 1/4". Signed on the base with ini...
Wood
Rare Carved Wood Squirrel Bell with Brass Chimes, Rustic Cabin Lodge Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautifully carved wooden bell featuring a stylized squirrel perched above a set of elongated brass chimes. There is something quietly charming about the way this piece is made. T...
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Marten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved wood marten, 1960s.
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
Dimension: Height: 14 inches Width: 13 inches Depth: 12 inches. About the object: This elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter ...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage Chinese gold gilt wood carved Foo Dogs, circa 1970s. The pair measure 15.5"W x 3.25"D x 4"H. The set are in very good vintage condition and have a wonderful pat...
Giltwood
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th century.
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Early Deer Antler Mount on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early Deer Antler Mount On Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque.
Antler, Wood
Vintage Carved Jade Birds on Wood Stand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Incredibly carved Jade birds with Lotus flowers. Artisan sculpted piece to take advantage of the Dark green portion of the Jade to to give definition to the second bird. Includes c...
Jade
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or s...
Wood
Pivoting Carved Wood Gull on Marble Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful carved wood bird in flight mounted on a bronze arm painted black which attaches to a marble base. The person we acquired this sculpture from claimed that it belonged to h...
Hand Carved Knotty Pine Wood & Brass Bear Sculpture by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand carved knotty pine wood and brass bear sculpture by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The sculpture, which was made in Spain, is in very good condition and has a white wash overlay f...
Pine
Carved Wood Lion Sculpture in the Manner of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970’s carved wood lion sculpture in the manner of Evelyn Ackerman. It’s not marked. But beautifully carved, possibly pine. Measurements: 26” wide, 7” deep and 10.5” high.
Pine
$108Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library, d...
Wood, Paint
Equestrian theme hand carved wood horse sculpture with hidden compartment
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely hand carved somewhat stylized figure of a horse . Hidden compartment on the underside .
Hardwood
1960s Modernist Carved Wood Egret Bird Sculpture K & P
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Wood Bird Egret Table Sculpture signed K & P Artist stamped 25 h x 7 d x 2.5 w Preowned vintage condition unrestored See images provided.
Wood
Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This large male example has a str...
Hardwood
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Sculpture of Goat carved in wood by Israeli Artist
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful robust sculpture of a Goat carved from a solid mahogany block by an Israeli artist (the signature in Hebrew letters is illegible). The goat is standing on a solid wood bloc...
Mahogany
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from Africa during the 1980s by a Danish Tourist. It has a screw to its back - allowing ...
Hardwood
Rare Pair of Carved Wood Zebra Sculptures by Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of carved wood Zebras by Arthur Court for Bloomingdale's. The pair features a mother & baby. The baby is 12" in length, 7.25" in height & 3.25" in width.
Wood
20th century Large Ainu Carved Wood Bear with Cub, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in LEGNY, FR
Masterfully hand-carved from solid wood, this sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Ainu artisans.
Wood
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Teak Bald Eagle Head Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A truly striking hand carved teak bald eagle head sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 15"W x 9"D x 15"H. It is signed and da...
Teak
Vintage Oversized Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1814 Oversized hand carved wood horsehead sculpture
Hardwood
Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Solid Ebony Wood Hand-carved African elephant sculpture, crafted from dense solid ...
Ebony
Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows has been carved out of wood and features the head of a...
Iron
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Egyptian Revival Two Headed Ram Goat Wood Carved Lacquered Sculpture 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Egyptian Revival carved wood sculpture depicting a pair of reclining goats / rams facing opposite directions, decorated with intricate necklaces and beards, finished in black...
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s Black Forest standing bear umbrella stand. This vintage Black Forest bear umbrella Stand is a great looking piece for any enthousiast. It will perfectly decorate your ha...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Scottie Dog Sculpture, Wood, Vintage Charm, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Forest Carved Scottie Dog A Charming piece, our little dog has a lovely face with whiskers and amber brown glass eyes, he is in good Vintage condition, slight shrinkage to the...
Wood
Large Solid Wood Carved Elephant - India, Early 1900s
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you a large solid wood carved elephant from India dating from the early 1900s. This exceptional piece is made from a dense, dark wood similar to ebony and is adorned wi...
Fruitwood
Carved wood bookend depicting a fox terrier dog, England 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Carved hazel wood bookend, depicting a stylized Fox terrier dog, in a sitting position. The eyes, nose and tongue have streaks of colour, the base is made of brass. England, circa 1950.
Brass
Decorative Large Pair of Carved Wood Elephants Sculptures, 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative large pair of hand-carved wood elephant sculptures with beautiful details and life-like curves and postures. The elephants are carved in hardwood includin...
Wood
Large Organic Modern Hand-Carved Natural Wood Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully sculptural hand-carved wood bowl with a naturally organic silhouette and richly textured live-edge exterior. The contrast between the smooth hollowed interior and the r...
Driftwood
Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This female example is a strong a...
Hardwood
Thomas Suby Carved Duck Sculpture, Wood, Modern Style, USA, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Suby carved duck sculpture. Represented by Breckenridge Art Gallery/ Breckenridge Colorado. This piece probably dates to the Mid-1980s. Beautifully done and amazing wood! Poss...
Wood
$165Sale Price|40% Off
Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu culture. The carving showcases intrica...
Wood
16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The harmony and beauty of this sculpture comes from the balance between the sobre treatment of the bust, highlighting the depth of the limewood and the subtlety of the carving for th...
Wood
$210Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Chinese Export Hand Carved Teak Wood Duck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-War Chinese Export Hand carved wooden Teak duck sculpture. Of large form, this has great detail and a lovely patina i think its dates from the mid part of the 20th Century. The ...
Teak
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large Japanese carved bear carrying a fish on his back standing on carved rock wonderful col...
Other
Large 46" Vintage Mid Century Carved Wood Perched Parrot Bird Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 46" Vintage Mid Century Modern Carved Wood Perched Parrot Bird Statue Sculpture. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item. Circa Mid...
Wood
A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
Wood
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.