19th Century European Cast Stone Horse Head on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century European sculptural horse head of cast stone and mounted on custom stand. This
Antique 19th Century European Animal Sculptures
Cast Stone, Iron
19th Century European Cast Stone Horse Head on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century European sculptural horse head of cast stone and mounted on custom stand. This
Cast Stone, Iron
Sold|$325
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner
Located in Denton, TX
Rustic Cast iron owl with spotty gilt and bronze patina, also included the incense anchor to hold
Iron
Ebonized Wood and Iron Tricycle Horse by Jean Louis Gourdoux, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonized Wood and Iron Tricycle Horse by Jean Louis Gourdoux Carved wood and cast iron with
Iron
Japanese Elegant Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
very unusual treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast gold gilt effigy of an
Gold Plate, Iron
Japanese Mid Century Modern iron Deer by Tadahiro Baba Nambu Tekki
Located in New Windsor, NY
Decorative stylized Japanese ironware deer on a wood base designed by Tadahiro Baba. Gold stencil mark on the bottom of base, Yashica. Tadahiro's designs usually are utilitarian be i...
Iron
Japanese Elegant Design Bison Cow Hand Cast, Gilt and Artist Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
very unusual treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast gold gilt effigy of a
Gold Plate, Iron
Sculpture of a Couple of Dogs in Cast Iro, Single Base, Garden Element Decor
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Sculpture of a couple of dogs in cast iron on a single base, friendly dogs posing, garden element
Iron
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse hand painted with
Iron
19th Century Antique Hubley Pointer Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Victorian era, antique condition, cast iron Hubley Pointer doorstop, circa 1870. Dimensions
Iron
Sold|$4,760 / set
Pair of 19th Century European Stone Horse Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century European sculptural horse heads of cast stone, mounted on custom stands
Cast Stone, Iron
Pair of Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Roosters as Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson
By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic mythology. The rooster "Gullinkambe
Iron
Sold|$5,500 / set
Antique Horseheads from French “Haras”
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of antique horseheads from French “Haras”. This finely cast pair of iron horseheads used to
Iron
Vintage Brass Spreadwing Eagle, Late 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
on a heavy iron rectangular base. The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the
Brass, Iron
Sold|$495
Antique Two Kitten Hubley Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's - 1930's original painted two kitten hubley doorstop.
Iron
Sold|$15,800
Cast Iron Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Very unusual mythical animals cast of iron depicting a male and a female with child. Thought to be
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Bank, House w/ Animals Peeking Out of Windows, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This whimsical cast iron bank should bring a smile to any face. This little house in the woods has
Iron
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Vanity Bench W/ Cheetah Printed Hide
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Art Nouveau cast iron vanity bench with newly upholstered seat in a cool Cheetah printed
Iron
Carl Elmberg, Tobacco Jar in Cast Iron, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Swedish Grace, 1920s
By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Carl Elmberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative tobacco jar in cast iron with decor of animals and figures. Designed by Carl Elmberg for
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Provincial Adjustable Small Wine Table on Casters
Located in Middleburg, VA
, decorative brass central column, and cast iron base with animal feet on casters. Lyon, circa 1880. Measures
Brass
Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Animal Plaques
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of vintage oval cast iron scenic animal plaques one with two bears and one with big horn sheep
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Akita Dog Okimono Sculptures, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural peddler's one-room home in Southwest
Iron
Mid Century Modern Cast Iron Mouse Okimono Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and gold paint Last year, a small group of cast iron animals was found in a burlap bag in a rural
Iron
Sold|$178
Cast Iron Scottie Dog Doorstop
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very heavy cast iron Scottie dog doorstop.
Iron
Sold|$398
Cast Iron Hubley Pointer Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heavy cast iron Hubley Pointer doorstop.
Iron
Sold|$165
Cast Iron Duck Door Stopper
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted cast iron duck door stopper.
Iron
Sold|$17,500
Patinated Cast Iron Eagle Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A white Eagle Gas Co. antique cast iron eagle sculpture.
Iron
Sold|$6,689
Two Antique Cast Iron Heron Sculptures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique cast iron heron figures standing on naturalistic bases. Additional
Iron
Cast Iron Squirrel Nutcracker, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
An American cast iron squirrel nutcracker, circa 1930s. 9 inches wide by 2 ⅝ inches deep by 6
Iron
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Owl Doorstop, Cast Iron Door Stop A Beautiful Cast-Iron Doorstop depicting an Owl dating from the
Iron
Sold|$235
Cast Iron Terrier Doorstop
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast iron Terrier doorstop. Possibly Hubley. Good condition: no cracks.
Iron
Sold|$595
Pelican Sculpture Cast Iron
Located in Rochester, NY
Cast iron pelican sculpture. Japanese, mid-20th century. Stamped "Japan".
Iron
Sold|$895
Pair of Cast Iron Sheep Doorstops
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming pair of American or English 19th century black cast iron door stops in the form of full
Iron
Antique Chimera Cast Iron Door Knocker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Antique cast iron chimera door knocker, Ideal for doors of ranchos or colonial-style villas, the
Iron
Sold|$375
Vintage Boxer Dog Cast Iron Doorstop
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Boxer dog cast iron doorstop, circa 1930s. The doorstop measures 9"W x 5"D x
Iron
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Parrot Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Japanese cast iron parrot sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is quite heavy and measures
Iron
Hubley Style Boston Terrier Cast Iron Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop. May or may not be Hubley. Very solid. Good condition. No
Iron
Sold|$1,313
French Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Horsehead
Located in Round Top, TX
A very impressive French mid-20th century horsehead sculpture beautifully cast in patinated iron
Iron
Sold|$1,200
Antique Cast Iron Horse Head
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Cast Iron Horse Head. Originally may have been mounted on a hitching post. Weathered and
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron "When Pigs Fly" bank, circa 1930s.
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron "When Pigs Fly" bank, circa 1940s. The piece is in well worn condition
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Fox Head Door Stop
Located in CA, CA
Victorian cast iron fox head door stop, circa 1880. This kind of doorstop was popular in England in
Iron
Sold|$2,209
Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C cast iron lion and unicorn with original paint. 1860. Unicorn dimensions: 26" W x 4" D x
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Hubley Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hubley cast iron Boston terrier doorstop. Heavy and handsome, the Hubley doorstops hailing from
Iron
Cast Iron Bulldog Dog Door Stopper Statue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Bulldog Dog Door Stopper Statue. Versatile piece that can be used functionally as well as
Iron
Pair of Hubley Cast Iron Deer Bookends
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Art Deco era figurine bookends by Hubley, produced circa 1940s, each in cast iron
Iron
Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop, circa 1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast iron scotty dog doorstop, circa 1930-1950.
Iron
Sold|$950
Victorian Painted Cast Iron Lion
Located in Essex, MA
Lying down with yellowish gold paint.
Iron
Early Hubley Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Pearland, TX
An original early 20th-century hubley hand painted heavy cast iron Boston Terrier dog door stop
Iron
Cast Iron Jack Russell Terrier Dog Door Stop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Cast iron door stop in the form of a Jack Russell Terrier. Original paint with some very old touch
Iron
Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Door Stop / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron dor stop or sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in very
Iron
Cocker Spaniel Cast Iron Dog Doorstop by Hubley
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful Hubley cast iron full figured black Cocker Spaniel dog doorstop, circa 1930s. Doorstop
Iron
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920 Very large and sculptural nutcracker
Iron
Sold|$995
Cast Iron Parrot Doorstop
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical cast iron Parrot doorstop, perched on a rock which retains its original old paint in
Cast Iron Hubley Pointer Dog Statue Door Stop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast iron dog statue of a black pointer made by Hubley. These were often used as door stops
Iron
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American cast iron owl andirons. Owls w/ original glass eyes. Signed on inside back of owls
Iron
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Canada Goose Doorstop
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming early 20th century American cast iron Canada goose doorstop from the RFH
Iron
American Cast Iron English Setter Doorstop, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron freestanding English setter doorstop resting on foliage motif base, Late 19th
Iron
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.
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast.
Cast iron is stronger than steel.
To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.
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.