1988 House of Hatten Wooden Santa Elf
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1988 House of Hatten wooden Santa Elf figure designed by Denise Calla. Hand painted with a green
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Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Elf Sculpture
Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT
$950
H 16 in W 10 in D 7 in
Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT. Artist dated and
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart. Late 20th century. In
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elf Doby from Harry Potter series in real life size
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elf Doby from Harry Potter series hand carved from a walnut tree in real life size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
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Fine Bronze Sculpture of a Little Elf, German Artist
By Bruno Friedrich Emil Kruse
Located in Eltville, DE
Bronze on marble base signed total height 21.5 cm bronze 13.5 patina has small scratches marble base insignificant small chips. Bruno Friedrich Kruse was born 1855 in Hamburg and die...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
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H 5.52 in Dm 4.34 in
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart. Late 20th century. In
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dutch Blue Gnome Elf Trio Tiny Porcelain Bearded Figurines Made in Holland 1950s
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H 1.63 in W 1.25 in D 1 in
Dutch Blue Gnome Elf Trio Tiny Porcelain Bearded Figurines Made in Holland 1950s
By AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of 3 colorful and tiny figurines in Porcelain. Stamped made in Holland. Trio of gnome elves in blue. Measures: 1.63 H x 1.25 W x 1 D inches Original preowned unrestored vinta...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Lot of Three Gnome Elf Snowbaby Bisque German Antique Christmas 1900s
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.13 in
Beautiful Lot of Three Gnome Elf Snowbaby Bisque German Antique Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of three Santa Gnomes or Elves, made in Germany in the early 20th Century. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. They are made of Bisque Porcelain and are not m...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Category
20th Century Danish Victorian Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
$272 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
$6,413 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
French Sarreguemines Advertising Face Jug for OVH Greer's Scotch Whiskey, 1890s
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made as a premium for the British and Irish pubs, and used for water when mixing a whiskey, a scarce advertising face jug. The French Sarreguemines majolica barbotine mold, Tête #318...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Barware
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
$7,865
H 1.38 in Dm 9.22 in
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Meissen
Bert England for Johnson Furniture Hanging Wall Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Company, Bert England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bert England Hanging Wall Cabinet for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids Michigan. Simple and Elegant! Walnut body with vinyl covered doors and square bullets. Perfect for ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
$1,815 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
$1,249
H 2.92 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Zodiac Copper Wall Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
$2,200
H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 33.47 in
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable two-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in the 1970s. This solid sofa will complement many interior styles....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Teal Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
$1,350 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass and Teal Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bronze Flower and Leaves Table Lamp, circa 1970, France.
By Maison Charles
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century decorative flower and leaves table lamp, circa 1970, France. Bronze, white fabric shade. Dimensions: 68 cm: total height, diameter of the shade: 40 cm. Nice model...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1950s Cast Aluminum Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
Unavailable|$4,500
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
1950s Cast Aluminum Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Pierre Guariche's work has risen in popularity as reissues bring light to his magnificent body of work. The Tulipe Chair is one such piece that has become popular despite it being us...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Elf Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of elf sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and art glass. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each piece of elf sculpture bearing mid-century modern or folk art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one item from our selection of elf sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Elf Sculpture?
Prices for a piece of elf sculpture start at $45 and top out at $2,200 with the average selling for $723.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
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.
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