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Art Deco French Oxblood & Black Atelier Martine Side Table
Art Deco French Oxblood & Black Atelier Martine Side Table

Art Deco French Oxblood & Black Atelier Martine Side Table

Located in London, GB

. Typically eastern in form with decorative ‘elephant’ feet. Retaining it’s original oxblood and contrasting

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Elephants

Materials

Lacquer

Painted Iron Folk Art Circus Trunk for D. Beer, c.1925
Painted Iron Folk Art Circus Trunk for D. Beer, c.1925

Painted Iron Folk Art Circus Trunk for D. Beer, c.1925

Located in Savannah, GA

with oriental man, red horse, blue elephant on front and sides with foliate motifs in blue, "ROYAL

Category

1920s Folk Art Antique Elephants

Materials

Steel

19th century Antique wooden Indian Tempel fragment from India
19th century Antique wooden Indian Tempel fragment from India

19th century Antique wooden Indian Tempel fragment from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

dragon and elephant, showcasing the symbolic richness and artistic mastery of traditional Indian temple

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Antique Guinea Map, West Africa – Blaeu c.1642, Ships, Animals
Antique Guinea Map, West Africa – Blaeu c.1642, Ships, Animals

Antique Guinea Map, West Africa – Blaeu c.1642, Ships, Animals

Located in Langweer, NL

evocative imagery of the African interior, including elephants, lions, and other animals, reflecting both

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships
Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships

Antique South Africa Map Blaeu c.1642 – Cape of Good Hope, Ships

Located in Langweer, NL

enriches the composition with charming and evocative details, including animals such as elephants, lions

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

19th century Antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
19th century Antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

19th century Antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

sacred earth-touching gesture symbolizing enlightenment and awakening. The elephant motif, a powerful

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl
1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

form of an elephant's head, with the handpiece reflecting the details of an elephant's trunk/proboscis

Category

1920s Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Silver

Lautrec Lithograph of a circus scene
Lautrec Lithograph of a circus scene

Lautrec Lithograph of a circus scene

Located in Queens, NY

elephant doing tricks from the \"At The Circus\" series (TOULOUSE LAUTREC mark) (Published by Goupil

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Elephants

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

19th Century Antique Bokhara Style Geometric Rug
19th Century Antique Bokhara Style Geometric Rug

19th Century Antique Bokhara Style Geometric Rug

Located in Lisbon, PT

central motif, known as the “elephant’s foot” (gul), is repeated throughout the field in a symmetrical

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool, Cotton

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Jardiniere
Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Jardiniere

Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Jardiniere

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

base with a turned, knopped support on three elephant-head feet. Indian, circa 1830.

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table, c. 1900
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table, c. 1900

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

small elephants ascends the side. The sculptural drum makes for an incredible side table, whether placed

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Carved Composite Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
Pair Of Antique Carved Composite Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Pair Of Antique Carved Composite Floral Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

Located in Studio City, CA

elephant (to symbolize the great power of Buddhist practice in overcoming all obstacles) with hands clasped

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique 20th Century Ersari Turkmen Rug  Authentic Tribal Gull Design
Antique 20th Century Ersari Turkmen Rug  Authentic Tribal Gull Design

Antique 20th Century Ersari Turkmen Rug Authentic Tribal Gull Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This authentic antique Turkmen Ersari rug showcases the classic "elephant foot" or Gull design

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool

Pair Of Antique Carved Dragon Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
Pair Of Antique Carved Dragon Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Pair Of Antique Carved Dragon Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Hurt into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia was sold

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia was sold

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Leaf Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The Company of Wolves, as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The Company of Wolves, as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Composite Scroll Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

into The Elephant Man. Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Composition, Metal

Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Floral Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The Company of Wolves, as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

elephant standing on a naturalistic landscape with rocks, foliage and a Salamander at the center. Above the

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche
Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche

Antique Ethiopia Abyssinia Map Blaeu c.1642 – Nile, Figures, Cartouche

Located in Langweer, NL

, including animals such as elephants and exotic birds, as well as finely engraved topography. The lower right

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

Petite Indian Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Petite Indian Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700

Petite Indian Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700

Located in Chicago, IL

shrine, Ganesha is depicted in his typical form, with an elephant face, round belly and four arms holding

Category

Late 17th Century Indian Primitive Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Charming Antique Nursery Pictorial Rug
Charming Antique Nursery Pictorial Rug

Charming Antique Nursery Pictorial Rug

Located in Milan, IT

, the ivory squares host a plethora of curious motifs, including a humorous elephant on a skateboard.

Category

1920s Indian Other Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool

HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk
HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk

HUGE Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

scenes—including elephants and traditional dress figures—framed by decorative borders on all sides and

Category

19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Coffee table by Atelier Martine, 1925
Coffee table by Atelier Martine, 1925

Coffee table by Atelier Martine, 1925

By Atelier Martine

Located in MONTESSON, FR

stands on four elephant feet. This piece is lacquered in red.

Category

1920s French Antique Elephants

Materials

Wood

Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile
Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile

Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile

Located in Media, PA

. Auspicious Animals: The Elephant: Symbolizing peace (Taiping) and strength. The Tiger/Leopard: Represents

Category

19th Century Qing Antique Elephants

Materials

Silk

Spectacular Pair 19th Century Burmese Temple chairs.
Spectacular Pair 19th Century Burmese Temple chairs.

Spectacular Pair 19th Century Burmese Temple chairs.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

elaborately depicted animals, including Camels, Elephants, Lions, birds and snakes, seamlessly integrated

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Elephants

Materials

Hardwood

Purebred "Coyote"
Purebred "Coyote"

Purebred "Coyote"

Located in PARIS, FR

than horses such as the lynx, the Asian elephant, deer, wild boar, etc. Malissard was highly connected

Category

Early 20th Century French School Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Cheval Turc" by Antoine Louis Barye
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Cheval Turc" by Antoine Louis Barye

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Cheval Turc" by Antoine Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in London, GB

produced an Elephant that would become the Duc d’Orleans family’s first major acquisition. At the 1833

Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps

Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

are cast as stylized elephants, their heads and trunks emerging at the upper shoulder and the

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Elephants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze Jardiniere ~ Planter
19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze Jardiniere ~ Planter

19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze Jardiniere ~ Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

a millennium! The intricate design extends around all four faces, including elephant motifs serving

Category

1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

1912 Je ne Fume que le Nil - Leonetto Cappiello Original Vintage Poster
1912 Je ne Fume que le Nil - Leonetto Cappiello Original Vintage Poster

1912 Je ne Fume que le Nil - Leonetto Cappiello Original Vintage Poster

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Winchester, GB

, simplified figure of a sheet adorned Elephant against a dark background, using dramatic colour contrast and

Category

1910s French Antique Elephants

Materials

Paper

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870
E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Exhibition held in Paris a fine pair of onyx, bronze and enamel vases and their stands with elephants figures

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Elephants

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Antique West. Turkish rug from Van Lake region, Turkey 1890s
Antique West. Turkish rug from Van Lake region, Turkey 1890s

Antique West. Turkish rug from Van Lake region, Turkey 1890s

Located in Beograd, RS

Van Lake. The central field is dominated by repeated octagonal motifs, known as guls or 'elephant

Category

1890s Turkish Tribal Antique Elephants

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch
Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Located in New York, NY

, and hardstone. Notable highlights include a finely modeled gold elephant, vivid enamel work, old-cut

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Elephants

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold...

Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka
Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka

Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka

Located in Atlanta, GA

-elephant semi-human deity is also known as Ganesha, Ganapati and Vinayaka. In the Hinduism, Ganesh has the

Category

Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Archaistic Antique Elephants

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique elephants is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique elephants — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique elephants have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique elephants are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique elephants over the years, but those made by Antoine-Louis Barye, Royal Worcester and Bing & Grøndahl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Elephants?

Prices for antique elephants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique elephants begin at $25 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.