German Garden Gnomes
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Drum, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Rake, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
contains two items: the Gnome and a wooden wheelbarrow.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German
Category
Vintage 1910s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Wood
$420
H 8.5 in W 3.38 in D 7.75 in
Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
contains two items: the Gnome and a wooden wheelbarrow.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German
Category
Vintage 1910s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Wood
$420
H 8.5 in W 3.38 in D 7.75 in
Large Antique German Painted Garden Gnome Figure, C. 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
-average example of a garden gnome.
Looking under the base, it appears to be made from terracotta with
Category
Vintage 1920s German Statues
Materials
Terracotta, Plaster
20th century German Vintage Porcelain Garden Gnome, 1950s
By Erphila
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming and unusual ceramic pitcher depicting a kneeling gnome, wearing his characteristic red hat
Category
Vintage 1950s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7198
A large vintage garden gnome
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,645
H 23.63 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of four tiny garden
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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Rare Antique Terracotta Garden Gnome Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare late 19th century terracotta garden gnome, German. Original polychrome painted finish, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century German Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Mid Century Terracota Garden Gnomes
Located in Astoria, NY
-19th century Germany with the gnomes based on folklore and the idea that they would work the garden
Category
20th Century German Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Very Rare Terracotta Doctor Garden Gnome with Frog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
terracotta, with original painting, most probably manufactured by Heissner, Germany, circa 1930.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Shovel, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome under Mushroom Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 8 in
Monumental Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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A German garden gnome:
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome with Frog Statue, Heissner 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
be a nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit
Category
Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to a room.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Pipe Smoking Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are lawn ornament
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Scythe, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are lawn ornament figurines of small
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow and his Frog, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
three items: Gnome, Frog and wheelbarrow.
A German garden gnome:
Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
H 10.75 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
1950's German Fishing Garden Gnome
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1950's German Fishing Garden Gnome
Item e7204
A rare vintage garden gnome, Germany ca. 1950s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1930s
Item e7193
A large garden gnome from
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnome with Guitar, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnome with Guitar, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7194
A vintage guitar playing
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome manufactured by
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7221
A whimsy set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Garden Gnome
Located in Berlin, DE
Very droll looking gnome with opened shimmy in huge size from Germany´s Bavarian countryside, feels
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Statues
Art Nouveau Christmas Tree Stand with Golden Gnomes and Silver Boughs
Located in New York, NY
gilt circular shaft, having a shaped square pierced base with four gilt gnome figures holding silver
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
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Western Yellow Wagtail Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$210
H 4.25 in W 6 in D 2.63 in
Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page ...
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Materials
Other
$750 / item
H 11.8 in W 16.2 in D 4 in
Linden Wood Black Forest Bear Hall Tree, circa 1900 Attributed to Seilar-Brawant
Located in Evergreen, CO
An excellent example of turn of the century Brienz Swiss carving in linden wood. There are many Swiss carvers well known for carving certain subjects and Seilar-Brawant is known for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$12,998 Sale Price
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H 82 in W 33 in D 26 in
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Solid Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Large size glass globe onion lamp from a ship well made european style oil lantern with original burner and chimney shade. The Glass globe is protected by Brass bars. There is a vent...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gnome Head Lidded Glass Character Beer Stein Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass beer stein with a gnome head and pictures of gnomes on the stein. This beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1970s or older, marked Germany. It is a 0.5 Liter st...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Pewter
$220
H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in
Antique Pair of English Regency Style Tole Planters
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 19th Century regency period tole cachepots or planters handcrafted in tin in classic form having four sides each hand decorated with scenes from the English countryside ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Copper, Tin
Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing and rare round shaped box, hand crafted in cardboard dating from the 1910s or older. The top of the box shows i view of the Nuremberg Castle in 3d optic.
This antique box is ...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Monumental Native American Hand Carved, Painted & Signed Totem Pole
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The monumental hand carved totem pole depicting a winged bird atop a figure and surmounted on a fox or bear holding a fish prey. Hand painted predominately in blue and white tones, t...
Category
20th Century North American Tribal Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Shaving Stand/Plant Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
The upper tier of this shaving stand originally would have had an open ring that supported a bowl. It has since been filled with a fine mahogany board, offering the opportunity to pl...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning black forest entrance furniture.
Imagine coming home to this work of art after a tough day at the office. This 19th century work of art will make you feel right back home. ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
$10,568
H 74 in W 36 in D 12 in
Late 18th Century Embossed Brass Powder Flask Hunting Scene Design
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique Embossed Brass Powder Flask – Hunting Scene Design
This is a beautifully crafted 18th-century brass powder flask, featuring an ornate embossed hunting scene. The front showc...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Historical Memorabilia
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Brass
Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,120
H 13 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in
Ship's Model Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality model of the Lightship Nantucket, outfitted with countless milled brass fittings. Carved hardwood hull, painted brass masts etc... Also showing well executed cabin wor...
Category
Antique 1830s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison
By Deykin & Harrison
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Silver Candelabra
Deykin & Harrison
Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899
This exceptional pair of Victorian five-light candelabra, crafted by Deykin & Harrison, embodies the height o...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Lifesize Mannequins of Laurel and Hardy
Located in London, GB
Mannequins of The Great Laurel and Hardy
"Another Fine shop you've got me into!!"
The son of a British showman, Stan Laurel had been raised in British music halls. In 1910 he m...
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German Garden Gnomes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of German garden gnomes available for sale. The range of distinct German garden gnomes — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. German garden gnomes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of German garden gnomes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, mid-century modern and Victorian German garden gnomes are of considerable interest.
How Much are German Garden Gnomes?
Prices for German garden gnomes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, German garden gnomes begin at $265 and can go as high as $2,625, while the average can fetch as much as $625.
Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
Questions About German Garden Gnomes
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Garden gnomes represent good luck. The forerunners of today's garden gnomes are said to be the statues of gods that ancient Romans placed in their gardens. These statues were thought to provide protection against evil, and so modern garden gnomes are believed to be good luck charms.
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