Deru Leather Daschshund by Deru, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A petit Deru leather dachshund
21st Century and Contemporary German Animal Sculptures
Leather
Deru Leather Daschshund by Deru, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A petit Deru leather dachshund
Leather
Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s
By Deru
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
This rare Deru leather elephant was made in Germany in the 1960s and is a fine example of the
Leather
Leather Hippo by Deru
By Deru
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Hippo by Deru, A Hippo handcrafted from a pinched and riveted piece of leather. Stamped
Leather
1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant
By Deru
Located in Redding, CT
1960s Vintage Leather Deru Elephant . Designed and produced by the German manufacturer DERU in
Leather
Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8
By Deru
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Set of 8 leather dogs by Deru. Made in Germany in the 1960s A perfect gift for dog lovers and Mid
Leather
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a
Leather
Handmade leather dog /Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a
Leather
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
By Deru
Located in Köln, NW
Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a
Leather
Modernist Elephant and Chicken by Deru Germany
By Deru
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Deru animal figures are handmade out of one piece of leather. Chicken has a height of 6 cm
Leather
Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade leather bear figurine, preserving its beautiful original patina from the 1960s
Leather
Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade leather boxer dog figurine, preserving its beautiful original patina from the
Leather
Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a
Leather
17" x 17" Abstract Deru Style Leather Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful piece of art! It's handcrafted out of leather. It's attributed to Deru. Deru is
Leather
Deru Style 22" x 19.5" Abstract Leather Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Deru Style Abstract sculpture. It's rendered out of leather. It'll make a nice addition
Leather
Deru Style 30" x 22" Abstract Leather Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an uniquely abstract leather sculpture. It's rendered in the style of the German company
Leather
Deru Ape, Germany 1960s
By Deru
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fanciful crimped and rivet ape from Deru leather animal collection. Measurements below does not
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
By Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single piece of cognac-colored natural leather. Deru animals, which were once retailed in the USA at
Brass
Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo
By Deru
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage folded leather Hippo by Deru of Germany. Good condition overall, the leather is soft and
Leather
Leather Elephant with Good Luck by Deru
By Deru
Located in Berkeley, CA
Deru a German company, Makes Beautiful Hand Craft Animals like Origami. The metal rivet join the
Leather
Leder Nilpferd von Deru 1960
By Deru
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Dieses charmante Leder-Nilpferd von Deru stammt aus den 1960er Jahren und verkörpert den
Leather
Leather Lion By Deru
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
and pinched natural leather.
Leather
Leather Owl By Deru
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A whimsical and expressive owl crafted of folded and cut natural leather.
Steel
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany
By Deru
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany 1960's
Leather
Leather Polar Bear by Deru
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, pressed and cut natural leather.
Leather
Deru Toy Lion in Hand Sculpted Leather
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted lion in leather by Deru of Germany circa 1960s, the leather is hand sculpted using a
Leather
Majestic Handmade Leather Lion Sculpture by Deru, Germany
By Deru
Located in Peabody, MA
Handcrafted leather lion by Deru, Germany, circa 1960s. Deru created its creatures from a single
Leather
1960s German Leather Toy Dog by Deru
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sitting dog formed from a single sheet of crimped, pinched, cut and riveted natural leather.
Leather
Leather Hippopotamus
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand-formed hippopotamus made from pinching and riveting a single natural leather sheet.
Leather
Vintage handmade Leather Bear Figure, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade bear figurine crafted from fine leather, created in the 1960s. Upon documenting
Leather
Craft Made Leather Bear by Deru, Germany
Located in Peabody, MA
Handcrafted leather bear by Deru, Germany, ca. 1960s. Deru created its creatures from a single
Leather
Deru Leather Crafted Set of Animals, 1960
By Deru
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a set of leather sculpted animals made by German company Deru in the 1960s. This set
Leather
German Leather Monkey by Deru
By Deru
Located in Denton, TX
A Handmade German leather monkey sculpture by Deru.
Leather
Modernist German Leather Monkey by Deru
By Deru
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Handmade German leather monkey sculpture by Deru... signed,, nice early version,, wonderful
Leather
Folded Leather Dachshund Sculpture by Deru
By Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, cut and riveted natural leather.
Leather
Pair of Vintage 1960s Leather Lionesses
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful pair of handmade lionesses crafted from fine leather, created in the 1960s. Upon
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture
By Deru
Located in San Diego, CA
piece of leather that has been folded and manipulated to form an elephant. It is in the style of Deru
Leather
1960s German Leather Toy Polar Bear by Deru
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bear crafted from a pinched and riveted piece of leather.
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveable object! Last month, I offered another example of the Deru leather elephant, and it
Leather Lion by Deru
By Deru
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural lion with a wonderful facial expression, handcrafted with one single piece of leather.
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
By Deru
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Leather elephant crafted from a single piece of leather by the German company Deru.
Leather Elephant by Deru
By Deru
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Leather elephant crafted from a single piece of leather by the German company Deru
Deru Elephant
By Deru
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a piece of leather and 8 studs DERU's pinched elephant invites the looker to investigate this
Leather
Leather Frog by Deru of Germany
By Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various
Brass
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960
By Deru
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960. Wonderful examples with perfect warm patina to the
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid 20th century elephant with upturned trunk crafted from a single piece of leather by the
Set of Three Leather Animals in the Style of Deru
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Leather animals: Elephant, lion and giraffe.
Leather
Leather Elephant by Deru
By Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single piece of cognac-colored natural leather. Deru animals, which were once retailed in the USA at
Leather Dachshund by Deru of Germany
By Deru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various
Leather
Folded Leather Parrot "Papagei" Sculpture by Deru, Germany 1960's
By Deru
Located in Waalre, NL
natural leather. For competitive delivery quotes and a variety of delivery options and services, ask
Leather
Leather Pig Piggy Bank
By Deru
Located in Waltham, MA
Whimsical piggy bank in the style of German maker Deru. Glass bottle housed in leather in the form
Metal
$3,065 / set
H 1.97 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
Silver, Silver Plate
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$6,680
H 13.39 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Roger Capron Signed Herbier Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1965, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Roger Capron signed ceramic oval coffee table, circa 1965. Herbier model. Ceramic tiles, grass motifs, tinted oak frame and feet. Signed R. Capron on one ceramic tile. Good Co...
Ceramic, Oak
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A small Murano glass Fazzoletto handkerchief vase from the 1960s.
Murano Glass
$1,500 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
Wood, Bamboo
$1,895
H 18 in W 28 in D 10.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Leather Bulldog Ottoman by Abercrombie & Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous ottoman by Abercrombie and Fitch in the form of a bulldog. Unbelievably cute, such a face! In excellent vintage condition as this was recolored just recently. Designed by Di...
Leather
$2,680 / item
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 53.55 in
Luxury Solid Wood Pitta Bar Cart with Timeless Brazilian Design
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Pitta Bar Cart is a piece that combines functionality with timeless design. Crafted from solid wood with a natural finish, it highlights the unique grain and tones of the materia...
Hardwood
Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck vice versa floor lamp. These iconic and Minimalist Viennese floor lamps are executed in brass, wicker and cast iron designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa 195...
Brass, Iron
$4,372
H 16.93 in Dm 25.99 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Rattan SIDE TABLE by Janine ABRAHAM, France 1950
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb Modernist, Freeform, Brutalist, Folk Art pedestal table or side table, with a four-legged black lacquered metal frame and an impressive woven wicker top, creating a warm and...
Metal
$2,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is...
Wood
Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
By William Ridgway
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpi...
Pottery
Small Studio Pottery Vase by Jim Fineman in Peacock Glaze
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Small glazed stoneware vase is made by North Carolina's Outer Banks studio of Jim Fineman. It is decorated in his characteristic Peacock glaze done in warm brown and yellow palette,...
Pottery
Ate Van Apeldoorn Pine Waterfall Dining Table or Desk
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century natural pine waterfall table by Ate Van Apeldoorn for his Houtwerk Hattem studio. This is a wonderful example of Apeldoorn's esthetics: A perfect balance between st...
Pine
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Leather
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.
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