$375Sale Price|40% Off
19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
Wood
Antique Set of Fifteen 19th Century Miniature Carved Oak Black Forest Bears
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique set of Fifteen 19th century miniature carved black forest bears some standing, some sitting down, some with original glass eyes and in fabulous original condition. A char...
Oak
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
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Tourists were intrigued with these Alpine theme, so it made this Black Forest era very successful. Soon owning one of these sculptures was a status of luxury and wealth, and travel.
Wood
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz Item e7285 A nicely carved Black Forest bear for sewing utensils.
Wood
A Swiss Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Liqueur set with gilded decanter an
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Liqueur set with gilded decanter and glasses circa 1900.
Glass, Wood
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
Walnut
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s A finely carved standing Black Forest bear holding an Art Nouveau glass vase in his hands.
Wood, Blown Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Small-Medium Size Strolling Black Forest Bear
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Good brown color. Good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good depth to the carving of the fur. One ...
Wood, Paint
Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...
Wood
Medium Panda Bear Made In Black/White Colours By Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Medium Panda Bear from Kay Bojesen is a black-and-white wooden figure that continues Bojesen's classic design style, known for transforming animals into simple yet charming woode...
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Catchall Figure Statue German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming, hand-carved wooden figure statue of a lovable Black Forest Bear from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail from wood and with its original g...
Brass
19th century Black Forest figure group "Bear Attacking Man" circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Black Forest Figure Group "Bear Attacking Man" This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual. It depicts a large bear rearing up...
Walnut
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear, Circa 1910 For comparison see page 75 The Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels 8...
Wood
$185Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Teddy Bear in Black Golden Line from the Famous Designer Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...
Bronze
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
Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland.
Glass, Wood
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear, Circa 1910 For comparison see page 75 The Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels ...
Wood
English 19th Century Leather Toy Bear
Located in Kent, Dover
A charming English 19th century leather baby bear with glass eyes.
Leather
19th Century Black Forest Bear Head Carved Double Match Holder with Strike
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great addition to any cabin or collection! Double match strike with black bear head to center. Strike to lower leaf
Wood
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
$2,800Sale Price|33% Off
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Pine
$836Sale Price|20% Off
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.
Ceramic
Hand Carved Black Forest Brienz Wooden Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This small and hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in late 19th century, Switzerland.
Cut Glass, Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...
Wood
Early 20th Century carved bear hall stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A finely carved early 20th Century walnut black forest bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with another cub, looking up and holding and standing ...
Walnut
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual antique Black Forest box features a pair of fully dimensional bears cavorting at the base of a tree stump. The mother and cub have been finished with a high level of det...
Glass, Wood
Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Wood
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 11.5 W X 8 D X 14 H cm.
Ceramic
Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Ceramic figurine from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 17 W x 14.5 D x 22 H cm.
Ceramic
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Iron
Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, ...
Wood
$924Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze glazed ceramic bear statue, Spain 1940s
By Santa Monica
Located in ECHT, NL
Statue of two bears playing. It is made from ceramic with a copper colored glazing. Made in the 1960s in Spain by Santa Monica pottery. Marked underneath but hard to impossible to re...
Ceramic
Diskometal Bear Cup by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Little Diskometal Bust of Bear Cup made by Just Andersen in the late 1930s. * Bear Cup Bust in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D2060 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good v...
Metal
Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969). Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen fr...
Stoneware
Bear Figure in Ceramic, Designed by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figure in ceramic, designed by Knud Kyhn Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 13 W X 8 D X ...
Ceramic
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, ...
Wood
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Large Midcentury Pottery Bear, Attributed to Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large midcentury pottery bear, Attributed to Tony Evans, Well modeled strutting bear. Unmarked.
Pottery
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Cope...
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhage...
Stoneware
$1,200 / set
A set of Knud Kyhn bears for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming set of 5 ceramic bear figurines was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. This collection i...
Ceramic
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved rocks next to a tree with one carrying a fish. Dimensions: Height 38 cm (14.96 i...
Other
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen ...
Stoneware
Hjorth, Bornholm. Three bear musicians in stoneware. Brown glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hjorth, Bornholm. Three bear musicians in stoneware. Brown glaze. Handmade. Mid 1900s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 6.0 cm. x W 5.0 cm.
Stoneware
Copenhagen Porcelain B & G Koala Bear Figurine in Ceramic
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, BE
Copenhagen porcelain B & G Koala bear figurine in ceramic. Annual Figurine of the year 1993. Limited edition: 0121 of 5000. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Size: 11...
Porcelain
Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear.
Wood
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear.
Wood
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan. While it bears a resemblance to Swiss Black ...
Wood
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear.
Wood
Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
A Papa Bear Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming papa bear figurine was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. Marked with Royal Copenhage...
Ceramic
Gold Sculptural Bronze Teddy Bear, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Stunning bronze sculpture representing "Teddy Bear Per Sempre " production n 8 on 50.
Metal, Bronze
Mother with Baby Bear Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Mother with baby bear figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 10.5 W...
Ceramic
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively and friendly looking mother bear who is part of a bear family with a father bear and 4 bear babys was created by Knud ...
Stoneware
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear.
Wood
Vintage Decorative Handmade Stained Glass Teddy Bear With Cup Attached.
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Stained Glass Decor, this Teddy Bear has a Stained glass Cup attached to the Back. Could be Used as a Plant Holder or for Styling Purposes. Dimensions. 5 W ; 6 D ; 7 H
Stained Glass
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, ...
Wood
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Mother Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932...
Stoneware
Louis Naranjo Story Teller Bear with 4 Cubs Cochiti Pueblo Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
Louis Naranjo "Story Teller Bear" with 4 Cubs figurative Cochiti Pueblo pottery with traditional Cochiti images. Bears' mouths open as if singing traditional songs. Fired clay. Circa...
Clay
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Baby Bear Figurine, Scandinavian Modern
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Porcelain playing baby bear was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen as a part of the series created in 1940s-1950s. The small bear modeled lying on its back huddled up with i...
Porcelain, Stoneware, Ceramic
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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