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Vintage Garden Gnomes

Colourful 1990's Vintage VERSACE Garden Gnome Clown Pattern long sleeve Shirt
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
printed cotton depicting lines of brightly decorated Pierrots, Garden Gnomes, Jesters and Clowns amongst
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1990s Italian Vintage Garden Gnomes

Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Set of Three Midcentury French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Gnomes Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful set of vintage Majolica garden gnome’s sculptures were sculpted in France, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Ceramic, Majolica

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Early 1900s Bronzed Terracotta Christ Sculpture Religious Bust, Signed S. Marton
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning sculpture of Christ. Even from up-close most people think this is a bronze. That's how good the surface and bronzed patina of this impressive sculpture are. The sc...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous tigers on an Asian male elepha...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Bronze

American Pair Garden Gnomes Good Luck Garden Guardians, Keeper of Keys
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Since the early part of the 20th cent...
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Iron

19th Century Painted Polychrome Terracotta Sculpture Signed G. Van Vaerenbergh
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall antique terracotta composition was crafted in Belgium, circa 1890. The sculpture, signed on the side G. Van Vaerenbergh with the number 246, depicts two expressive, young b...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta, Earthenware

An Original Painting By American Artist Agnes Sims (1910 - 1990)
By Agnes Sims
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mixed media on board from the 1960's by American Artist Agnes Sims "Agi" Sims is known for paintings and sculptures inspired by prehistoric rock art of New Mexico. Born in De...
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1960s American Prehistoric Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Paint, Wood

Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted features...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Marble

Rare & Practical Size Antique Hand Painted Gnome Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and very decorative gnome bracket in deep relief. If you are a collector of rare and interesting antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to your home or g...
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Early 20th Century German Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Plaster

Antique Ceramic, Terracotta Sculpture, Walking Tiger
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco figure, walking tiger, circa 1900, ceramic, bronzed surface, monogrammed EJM in a circle, on a naturalistic pedestal.
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Early 20th Century Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Bronze Mermaid Fountain Garden Statue Siren Female Figurine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic bronze mermaid fountain Cast from bronze with lovely patina Of course being bronze this can live outside with no fear of rusting Piece is a fountain - the inlet tube is und...
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1980s Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Bronze

Patinated Bronze Antique French Bacchanalia Sculptural Group after Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in London, GB
This dynamic antique patinated bronze sculpture is composed of two female figures and a satyr captured in a moment of frenzied dancing and Bacchic revelry. The women are dressed in f...
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19th Century French Rococo Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Bronze

Life-Size Bronze Greek Discus Olympian Statue, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A 20th century life-size, strong, bronze figure of a Greek Olympian throwing the discus during his spin. This large bronze stands over 5.5 feet tall. The quality is exceptional, with...
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20th Century European Classical Greek Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Lifelike Figure of a Seated Brown British Bulldog
Located in London, GB
A lifelike size figure of a British Bulldog in the manner of Goldscheider, potted in terracotta and realistically hand-painted.
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece. The Nok culture of northern...
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15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Primitive Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures French, 19th Century Female figure: Height 223cm, width 63cm, depth 42cm Male figure: Height 216cm, width 63cm, width 42cm This statue...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures
Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures
H 87.8 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in
18th Century, Terracotta Relief
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century terracotta relief panel from an old Chinese building. Finely crafted horse image with traces of original color. Includes custom-made iron stand. From Shanxi province....
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Terracotta

18th Century, Terracotta Relief
18th Century, Terracotta Relief
H 11 in W 18 in D 3 in

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Rusty Vintage Garden Gnome
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Do you ever wonder why are gnomes such a garden staple? Simply put, garden gnomes are lucky
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1930s Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Iron

Rusty Vintage Garden Gnome
Rusty Vintage Garden Gnome
H 26.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Earthenware

Monumental Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, the free encyclopaedia : A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.?'garden
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Metal

Pipe Smoking Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are lawn ornament
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Earthenware

Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Garden Gnomes

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Ceramic

Vintage Garden Gnomes
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pair of cast and painted gnomes with the right mix of charm and menace.
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1950s American Vintage Garden Gnomes

Vintage Garden Gnomes
Vintage Garden Gnomes
H 15 in W 21 in D 11 in
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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.

Questions About Vintage Garden Gnomes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Garden gnomes represent good luck. The forerunners of today's garden gnomes are said to be the statues of gods that ancient Romans placed in their gardens. These statues were thought to provide protection against evil, and so modern garden gnomes are believed to be good luck charms.

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