Chinese Bone Fisherman Basket Toggle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature bone carving of a woven fisherman's basket is a charming example of the decorative
Bone
$1,899Sale Price|57% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX
Copper
$494
H 9.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed
Hardwood, Bone
Exquisite Pair of Polished Carved Bone Tang Style Horses
By Mei Yi
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of carved bone horses in mint condition no flaws please look over pictures for detail
Bone
$995 / set
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
Wood
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of an Immortal Holding a Bat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese carved hardwood figure depicts an immortal holding a bat
Bone, Hardwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
a pale honey color;. Depending on the angle of carving, the ivory shows moire, striated or swirling
Bone
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Sculpture Chinese Warrior Parade Amor Foo Dog Emblems Signet
By Mei Yi
Located in Osnabrück, DE
From a collection of more than 70 years, this extraordinary and highly decorative bone over wood
Bone
Large Pair of Vintage Chinese Bone Tusks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large, Asian bone tusks, measure: 32" height, circa 1920.
Bone
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 3.15 in
Chinese Painting, Miniature, on a Bone Frame, Green and White, Republic Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
color, bone is of course in white color. It is typically an object made in the republic period, in China
Bone
Sold
H 11 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful 1800s Canton fan having highly detailed carved bone stays with a hand painted scene on
Brass
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese fan of Canton of the 19th century in Bone, Paper and Silk. Dimensions: H: 49cm
Bone, Silk
Chinese Eternal Life Netsuke Charm, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
from bone, this leaf with a central chrysanthemum medallion would have been a waist charm intended to
Bone
Chinese Bone Carving of Dragons
Located in London, GB
This intricate sculpture is crafted entirely of carved bone, and rests on a rectangular plinth with
Bone
Sold
H 3 in W 1.88 in D 1.2 in
Two 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottles Hand Carved & Decorated Bovine Bone, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are two good Chinese hand carved, Bovine Bone Snuff bottles, with engraved and black inked
Bone
Sold
H 2.5 in W 1.32 in D 1 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Snuff Bottle Hand Engraved & Inked on Bovine Bone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese hand carved, Bone Snuff Bottle with an engraved and inked bird
Bone
Chinese Medicine Doll, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese ladies medicine doll, 19th century. with stand: 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches deep by 1
Bone
Antique Reticulated Carved 8 Layer Chinese Dragon Puzzle Ball & Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Intricately carved Chinese dragon puzzle ball within ball sculpture and stand. Eight layers on top
Bone
Cricket Basket Made from a Horn, China, circa 1900
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Chinese cricket basket in horn with an erotic design. Lid in boxwood with a dragon in horn.
Bone, Boxwood
Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Mah Jongg set with colorful Chinese game pieces with deeply carved chinoiserie lacquer
Bamboo, Bone
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
$434
H 11 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...
Acrylic
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
19th Century Chinese Carved Giltwood Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaque with scholar and warrior figures scene. Signed on back as pictured. Later period frame. Dimensions...
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
$340 / item
H 13 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #800 in Burgundy Glaze with Burgundy Cotton Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #800 by Karen Gayle Tinney Hand formed stoneware with burgundy glaze. Burgundy cotton braided details. Inside is glazed, the vessel will hold water. 13”H x 5”W Karen Gayle Ti...
Ceramic, Cotton
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
Sold|$1,175
H 25.75 in W 2.75 in D 25.75 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This quite rare and exquisite “L” s...
Acrylic
$4,800 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 7.75 in
Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete dessert service for 12 that includes the matching coffee or teapot, creamer and sugar made by Copeland Spode, exclusively for Tiffany and Co. The butterscotch col...
Porcelain
Framed Uzbek Suzani Textile, Silk & Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Embroidered Uzbek Suzani framed in a lucite box. Beautiful suzani hand-stitched Turkish designs with silk in traditional patterns and vibrant pink, fuschia black and ivory colors. Th...
Linen, Silk, Lucite
Large Blue Pottery Vase with Brass and Copper Inlay
By Amali
Located in London, London
Large blue pottery vase with brass and copper Inlay by Moroccan artist Amali, contemporary. Please note that the price quoted is per vase.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Hardwood Armoires
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese (Qing Dynasty) hardwood cupboard cabinets with carved relief on 2 front doors over 2 drawers with a carved apron on base (Priced as pair).
Brass
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Irises on Gold Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting, beautifully mounted with silvered hardware. Seal reads: Eishun. Mineral pigments on gold with a silk ...
Brass
$18,700
H 36.42 in W 37.21 in D 38.39 in
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...
Leather, Fiberglass
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.