Carved Wood Elephants
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Wood
Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Wood
20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Adam Style Animal Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Paint, Wood
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Zebra Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Acrylic, Lucite, Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Late 20th Century Philippine Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Felt, Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Early 2000s Indian Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Palmwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Wicker
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Teak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Animal Sculptures
Silver, Iron
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique 19th Century Indian Architectural Elements
Wood
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Bookends
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects
Boxwood, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects
Steel
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Burmese Tribal Architectural Elements
Teak
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood, Hardwood
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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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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