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Pear-Shaped Cyan Glazed Vase with Elephant Handles
Pear-Shaped Cyan Glazed Vase with Elephant Handles

Pear-Shaped Cyan Glazed Vase with Elephant Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pear-Shaped Cyan Glazed Vase with Elephant Handles A decorative pear-shaped vase featuring a soft

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Asian Brown and Gold Elephant Garden Stool
Ceramic Asian Brown and Gold Elephant Garden Stool

Ceramic Asian Brown and Gold Elephant Garden Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Single ceramic brown Asian elephant garden stool with brown yellow and white color and gold, green

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Striking Dark Red Oxide Terracotta Elephant Side Table
Striking Dark Red Oxide Terracotta Elephant Side Table

Striking Dark Red Oxide Terracotta Elephant Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful dark red oxide terracotta elephant garden seat with lovely accent colors. Note: Two

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese End Tables

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Asian Opposing Glazed Ceramic Elephant Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage Asian Opposing Glazed Ceramic Elephant Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage Asian Opposing Glazed Ceramic Elephant Candlesticks - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating pair of vintage ceramic elephant figures pays homage to the classic Chinoiserie

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches
Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches

$3,850 / set

H 21 in W 31 in D 22 in

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches

Located in Montreal, QC

Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Benches

Materials

Paint, Wood

Tie Feng Jiang  "Elephant Family"
Tie Feng Jiang  "Elephant Family"

Tie Feng Jiang "Elephant Family"

By Tiefeng Jiang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIEFENG JIANG ( China b. 1938) “Elephant Family” Serigraph Paper Hand signed & numbered ##/300 40 x

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Parchment Paper, Color

Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar's Head and Elephant's Head
Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar's Head and Elephant's Head

Asian Archaistic Copper Vessel With Boar's Head and Elephant's Head

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a boar head spout and elephant head

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of hand-carved and Hand-Crafted Jade Elephants. Acquired from a prominent estate in La

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Vintage Elephant Planter Base, Oriental, Ceramic Jardiniere Stand, Mid Century
Vintage Elephant Planter Base, Oriental, Ceramic Jardiniere Stand, Mid Century

Vintage Elephant Planter Base, Oriental, Ceramic Jardiniere Stand, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming vintage elephant planter base. An Oriental, ceramic conservatory or garden

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty
Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty

Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty

$3,243Sale Price|35% Off

H 5.52 in Dm 3.94 in

Green-Glazed Pottery Elephant, Han dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

elephants in Chinese art were uncommon. Elephants, once present in parts of Central and Southern China

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Hand-Crafted in Japan, 1920s
Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Hand-Crafted in Japan, 1920s

Carved Brass Vase with Elephant Handles, Hand-Crafted in Japan, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in China, Early to Mid 20th Century. Finished in dark brown

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Handpainted Glazed Terracotta Elephant Garden Seat End Table
Beautiful Handpainted Glazed Terracotta Elephant Garden Seat End Table

Beautiful Handpainted Glazed Terracotta Elephant Garden Seat End Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

elephant. Colors are cream and khaki, very neutral and elegant. Note: We have two other elephant garden

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese End Tables

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Cinnabar Style Elephant Stools
Pair of Cinnabar Style Elephant Stools

Pair of Cinnabar Style Elephant Stools

$3,800 / set

H 18.5 in W 34 in D 16 in

Pair of Cinnabar Style Elephant Stools

Located in El Monte, CA

A charming pair of Chinese lacquer cinnabar style elephant motif garden seats. Intricately hand

Category

Late 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Sculptural Elephant Cachepot Planter With Tropical Leaves
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Sculptural Elephant Cachepot Planter With Tropical Leaves

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Sculptural Elephant Cachepot Planter With Tropical Leaves

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

collection, featuring a whimsical sculptural design of three elephants forming the base and body of the

Category

1990s Chinese Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden Seat, Dark Green, 1970s
Antique Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden Seat, Dark Green, 1970s

Antique Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden Seat, Dark Green, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair

Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Carved Teak Wood Howdah Elephant Saddle Accent Chair. Item features solid wood

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

By Dorothy Draper, Jonathan Adler, Paul Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys, on Original Zitan Wood Bases
Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys, on Original Zitan Wood Bases

Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys, on Original Zitan Wood Bases

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Figures of Elephants, with Boys Riding the

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of whimsical vintage wooden Chinese ceremonial processional elephants with hand-painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade
Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of hand carved white jade elephant sculptures on bases, circa 1960s. Impressive

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art
Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lucky Chinoiserie Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Plant Stand or Garden Statue
Lucky Chinoiserie Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Plant Stand or Garden Statue

Lucky Chinoiserie Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Plant Stand or Garden Statue

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful blue and white ceramic elephant plant stand or garden statue. This piece features an

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Red Cinnabar Hand Carved Asian Elephants with Brass Tusks
Pair of Red Cinnabar Hand Carved Asian Elephants with Brass Tusks

Pair of Red Cinnabar Hand Carved Asian Elephants with Brass Tusks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Cinnabar red hand carved elephants with solid brass tusks. the trunks are up, allowing

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century
Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century

Asian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Form Lidded Vase or Box, 20th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Unique and charming blue and white Asian crackle glazed ceramic elephant lidded vase or box, 20th

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene
20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene

20th Century Vietnamese Hand-Carved Asian Coffee Low Table with Elephant Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

elephants working in a forest. Very nicely done with figural carved legs/feet and floral acanthus carved

Category

Late 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Teak

Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century

$6,924 / set

H 51 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Chinese Torchas, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of 19th century Chinese carved torchas, each with elephants, serpent like dragons around

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Pedestals

Materials

Softwood

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps

Pair Of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Celadon Vases As Lamps

Located in Norwood, NJ

Custom lamps made from vintage Chinese celadon vases. Two elephant handles with rings. Octagonal

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940
Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinese art, the elephant is a symbol of wisdom and strength. Elephant is also considered as a sacred

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s
Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s

Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Ebony Wood, Folk Art, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Kenya, Tanzania, or Congo region) Circa: 1950s–1970s In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good

Category

Vintage 1950s Kenyan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

$586

H 12.21 in Dm 8.27 in

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

Located in Marseille, FR

Archaic Chinese bronze vase decorated with elephant heads, work probably from the middle of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Bronze

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

By Christophe Fratin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

flowers enclosing the clockwork. A Chinese character leads the elephant, one hand resting on the animal's

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Chinese archaic style bronze enamel Champlevé Censer / Incense Burner, circa 1900. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

$7,500 / set

H 18.25 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

$120,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly

Category

20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Bookends
Maitland Smith Bookends

Maitland Smith Bookends

$850 / set

H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

Maitland Smith Bookends

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains

Category

20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century
Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century

Paris porcelain coupe with Orientalist decoration – Late 19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

). Hand-painted Orientalist scene depicting an exotic pagoda, elephants, and Chinese architectural forms

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese elephant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every Chinese elephant was constructed with great care. Find 185 options for an antique or vintage Chinese elephant now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Chinese elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese elephant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Chinese elephant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Chinese Jesus and Goldscheider'sche are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Elephant?

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