Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear in a seated position, with the original glass eyes, fantastic carved detail throughout, his head lifts to the si...
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
Jonh TOBB - Hermes Bear, 2024
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jonh TOBB (b. 1953) - Hermes Bear sculpture, 2024 Mixed media on resin Signed, dated and numbered 1/1 on base Dimensions: 30 x 33 x 21 cm
Resin
Ceramic Polar Bear, France, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic French polar bear, circa 1950.
Ceramic
$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
$2,199Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$188Sale 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
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
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
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
English 19th Century Leather Toy Bear
Located in Kent, Dover
A charming English 19th century leather baby bear with glass eyes.
Leather
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
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
$847Sale Price|20% Off
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.
Ceramic
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
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
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 Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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
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
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
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
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
$937Sale 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
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
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-operated trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings,...
Wood
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 Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
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 Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
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
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Johan Sirnes (1883-1966) "Sitting Polar Bear", Porsgrund Porcelain, Norway
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in Skien, NO
This magnificent "Sitting Polar Bear" sculpture is a stunning work of art that's sure to impress. Made from high-quality porcelain by Porsgrund Porcelain in Norway, this sculpture wa...
Porcelain
$1,200 / set
A set of Knud Kyhn bears for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
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
$1,041Sale Price|20% Off
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 Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
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
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
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
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 Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
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 Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
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
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.