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French Art Deco Bronze Pheasants

1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"
1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"

1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"

Located in Dayton, OH

An exception French Art Deco Bronze Statue of Pheasant on Marble Base, circa 1920s. Features the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, France 1925
Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, France 1925

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, France 1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, Bronze, patinated on a Belgian

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base
French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base

French Art Deco Bronze Figurative Sculpture with Pheasants on Exotic Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art Deco sculpture was produced in France, circa 1930 and procured in Buenos Aires

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bird Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, Patinated Bronze, France
Art Deco Bird Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, Patinated Bronze, France

Art Deco Bird Sculpture by Irénée Rochard, Patinated Bronze, France

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Beirut, LB

-toned patinated bronze, representing a pheasant walking with its wings tucked in and its tail holding

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco "Faisan Doré" Sculpture, 1930s
Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco "Faisan Doré" Sculpture, 1930s

Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco "Faisan Doré" Sculpture, 1930s

By Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze pheasant sculpture on marble base By Alexandre Kéléty for Etling

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique
Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique

Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Oakland, CA

The Art Deco Birds Statue by Rochard is a unique treatment of two pheasant birds in contrasting

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Art Deco' Bronze Large PHEASANT by Ree'nee' Rochard
Art Deco' Bronze Large PHEASANT by Ree'nee' Rochard

Art Deco' Bronze Large PHEASANT by Ree'nee' Rochard

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H 13.5 in W 3.75 in D 19 in

Art Deco' Bronze Large PHEASANT by Ree'nee' Rochard

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Large PHEASANT in Bronze on marble stand was sculpted by French artist Ree'nee' Rochard (1906

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique
Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique

Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique

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H 16 in W 25 in D 6 in

Art Deco Pheasant Birds Statue by Rochard Unique

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco Birds Statue by Rochard is a unique treatment of two pheasant birds in contrasting

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Chrome, Spelter

Art Deco Bronze Group
Art Deco Bronze Group

Art Deco Bronze Group

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H 7.88 in W 22.45 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Bronze Group

By Michel Decoux

Located in East Sussex, GB

A cold painted and patinated bronze group of a fox hunting a pheasant by Michel Decoux (1837-1924

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Signed L. Carvin
Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Signed L. Carvin

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Signed L. Carvin

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H 10.63 in W 22.05 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Signed L. Carvin

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in NANTES, FR

Art deco bronze sculpture circa 1930. Gilded pheasant with several patinas on a marble base. Signed

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture Andre Vincent Becquerel  1925 France
Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture Andre Vincent Becquerel  1925 France

Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture Andre Vincent Becquerel 1925 France

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a Golden Pheasant with long tail feathers by the French animal

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant Irenée Rochard 1920 France
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant Irenée Rochard 1920 France

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant Irenée Rochard 1920 France

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice bronze Art Deco sculpture of a pheasant with lovely silver patina, mounted on a Portor

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Pheasant Statue on Marble
French Art Deco Pheasant Statue on Marble

French Art Deco Pheasant Statue on Marble

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H 10.75 in W 21.75 in D 6 in

French Art Deco Pheasant Statue on Marble

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful statue from the 1920s of a bronzed pheasant on two different types of marble, both used

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant by Irénée Rochard, 1930
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant by Irénée Rochard, 1930

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Pheasant by Irénée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Signature/ Marks: I. Rochard. Style: Art Deco. Date: circa 1930. Material: Patinated bronze on

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Frécourt Silvered Bronze Pheasant
Frécourt Silvered Bronze Pheasant

Frécourt Silvered Bronze Pheasant

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H 4.75 in W 6.4 in D 3.25 in

Frécourt Silvered Bronze Pheasant

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in New York, NY

Silvered bronze pheasant on marble base by Maurice Frécourt. Engraved by artist.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pheasants Polychrome, Gilt Bronze, Marble and Onyx Base by M. Secondo
Art Deco Pheasants Polychrome, Gilt Bronze, Marble and Onyx Base by M. Secondo

Art Deco Pheasants Polychrome, Gilt Bronze, Marble and Onyx Base by M. Secondo

By M. Secondo

Located in Bochum, NRW

An exquisite original Art Deco sculpture depicting a pair of walking pheasants, by M.Secondo

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Clock, Onyx and Bronze by F. H. Danvin
Art Deco French Clock, Onyx and Bronze by F. H. Danvin

Art Deco French Clock, Onyx and Bronze by F. H. Danvin

By F. H. Danvin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An elegant Art Deco clock of geometric design in specimen amber brown, white and green onyx, dating

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique French Art Deco Spelter Pheasant Sculpture
Antique French Art Deco Spelter Pheasant Sculpture

Antique French Art Deco Spelter Pheasant Sculpture

Located in Victoria, BC

An antique French spelter pheasant sculpture is a beautiful piece of art from the late 19th century

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Spelter

Original French bronze by Jules Moigniez - Cock Pheasant and Stoat
Original French bronze by Jules Moigniez - Cock Pheasant and Stoat

Original French bronze by Jules Moigniez - Cock Pheasant and Stoat

By Jules Moigniez

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Pheasant and Stoat A beautiful original French bronze by Jules Moigniez, featuring a cock pheasant

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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A pair of Art Deco Book Ends - Spelter and Marble - Birds
A pair of Art Deco Book Ends - Spelter and Marble - Birds

A pair of Art Deco Book Ends - Spelter and Marble - Birds

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of Art Deco period bookends, with sculptures of pheasant birds. The figurines are made of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bronze Patinated Pheasant, circa 1930
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Pheasant, circa 1930

Art Deco Bronze Patinated Pheasant, circa 1930

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H 11.82 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in

Art Deco Bronze Patinated Pheasant, circa 1930

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco bronze patinated pheasant, circa 1930 This French Art Deco bronze patinated spelter

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bronze Statue by Kelety "The Pheasant"
Art Deco Bronze Statue by Kelety "The Pheasant"

Art Deco Bronze Statue by Kelety "The Pheasant"

Located in Oakland, CA

worked from 1918 until his death in 1940) One of the best known Art Deco period sculptors, whose works

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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Pheasant by Rochard
Bronze Pheasant by Rochard

Bronze Pheasant by Rochard

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H 13.39 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in

Bronze Pheasant by Rochard

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

on bronze. This piece has great Art Deco style and it is completely original from France, circa 1930

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bouraine Pheasant Statue with Cold Painted Bronze Details
Bouraine Pheasant Statue with Cold Painted Bronze Details

Bouraine Pheasant Statue with Cold Painted Bronze Details

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Oakland, CA

Great example of Art Deco statue by Marcel Bouraine, cold painted bronze/enamel of stylized deco

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant, circa 1920
Art Deco Bronze Pheasant, circa 1920

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant, circa 1920

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H 14.18 in W 28.75 in D 6.7 in

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant, circa 1920

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco bronze pheasant, circa 1920 This French Art Deco bronze pheasant stand on marble base

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant
Art Deco Bronze Pheasant

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant

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H 13.39 in W 28.35 in D 6.3 in

Art Deco Bronze Pheasant

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco bronze pheasant A very long Art Deco bronze pheasant standing on a marble base produced

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco "French Bronze" Sculpture of Maiden by G. Arisse
Art Deco "French Bronze" Sculpture of Maiden by G. Arisse

Art Deco "French Bronze" Sculpture of Maiden by G. Arisse

By G. Arisse

Located in Pasadena, CA

White patinated metal (French Bronze) sculpture of a kneeling beauty with a polka dotted dress

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Located in Paris, FR

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$1,035

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A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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.