Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Drum, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Rake, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic
Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This set contains two items: the Gnome and a wooden wheelbarrow. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware, Wood
Large Antique German Painted Garden Gnome Figure, C. 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
An early and larger-than-average example of a garden gnome. Looking under the base, it appears to be made from terracotta with some form of plaster layer and then hand-painted with ...
Terracotta, Plaster
Pair of West German Terracotta Garden Gnomes w Partial original Paint C 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century garden gnomes from West Germany (signed), stamped on bottom.
Terracotta, Paint
Large Santa Claus Candy Container Figure GDR Vintage Earthenware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic, Earthenware
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 in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner.
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 gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner.
Terracotta
Rare Antique Terracotta Garden Gnome Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare late 19th century terracotta garden gnome, German. Original polychrome painted finish, circa 1890.
Terracotta
Pair of Mid Century Terracota Garden Gnomes
Located in Astoria, NY
Charming pair of highly detailed garden or lawn gnomes. This garden ornamentation started in 18th-19th century Germany with the gnomes based on folklore and the idea that they would ...
Terracotta
Very Rare Terracotta Doctor Garden Gnome with Frog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great and rare sculpture of a dwarf delivering medicine to a frog which has a cold. made of terracotta, with original painting, most probably manufactured by Heissner, Germany, cir...
Terracotta
Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic
Stunning German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, Antique Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic
Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Shovel, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Monumental Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia : A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.?'
Metal
Sold
H 13.13 in W 9.63 in D 4.5 in
Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Sold
H 12.75 in W 6.75 in D 7.5 in
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome with Frog Statue, Heissner 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Sold
H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
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H 10.75 in W 9 in D 8 in
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome under Mushroom Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic
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H 13 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Mushroom House Statue, by Heissner Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Ceramic
Pipe Smoking Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Scythe, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
Sold
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
This set contains two items: the Gnome and a wooden wheelbarrow. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware, Wood
Sold
H 10.75 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow and his Frog, 1930s
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Sold as set of three items: Gnome, Frog and wheelbarrow. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit.
Earthenware
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.
Terracotta
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H 15.36 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in L 15.36 in
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 manufactured by Heissner in Germany, ca. 1950s.
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 Germany, ca. 1930s.
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. 1920s.
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 garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1950s.
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 Heissner, Germany, ca. 1920s.
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 tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner.
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 Item e7222 A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner.
Terracotta
Antique Garden Gnome
Located in Berlin, DE
Very droll looking gnome with opened shimmy in huge size from Germany´s Bavarian countryside, feels good watching him under the fir tree. Made out of clay and colored friendly. Museu...
Art Nouveau Christmas Tree Stand with Golden Gnomes and Silver Boughs
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Table Christmas Tree Stand having three tree branch shaped screws above a green and gilt circular shaft, having a shaped square pierced base with four gilt gnome figures ...
$1,700 / set
H 27 in W 15 in D 10 in
Mid-Century French Majolica Gnome Trio with Watering Can, Basket, and Staff
Located in Dallas, TX
Add whimsical charm to your home or garden with this expressive set of three vintage Majolica sculptures, crafted in France circa 1960. Each hand-painted ceramic gnome captures a liv...
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Terra Cotta Gnome Smoking a Pipe by Johann Maresch
By Johann Maresch
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A terracotta figure of a garden gnome smoking a pipe and standing in front of a couple toadstools. Stamped on the underside "JM" indicating that it comes from the workshop of Johann ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique Terracotta Gnome Holding a Box Camera
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A terracotta figure of a garden gnome pointing a box camera while standing in front of a tree stump. Stamped on the underside "JM" indicating that it comes from the workshop of Johan...
Terracotta
Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming pair of Swedish Christmas figurines from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain. These whimsical figures capture the nostalgic spirit of traditional Scandinavi...
Porcelain
American Garden Gnomes Pair, Cast Iron, Keeper of Keys, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Since the early part of the 20th century,...
Iron
Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and make sure he stayed. One of t...
Earthenware
$5,636
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Swiss Black Forest Gnome Carving Attributed to Johann Linder
Located in Newark, England
This Swiss Black Forest Gnome Carving attributed to Johann Linder dates to the late nineteenth century, circa 1890. Carved from linden wood, the figure is modelled standing with a wa...
Wood
$220
H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in
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...
Pewter
Beautiful Gnome Figure Statue Paperweight metal, Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian Patinated White Metal Gnome Figurine, Vienna, Early 20th Century Charming Austrian figurine depicting a gnome with a wheelbarrow and milk jug, cast in white metal with a war...
Metal
$320
H 16 in W 4.75 in D 4.38 in
Mountain Man "The Mountain Ghost" Statue wood carved, vintage German 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art 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 the ...
Wood
$280
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.63 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 2...
Paper
$375Sale Price|70% Off
H 10 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Hand-Crafted Iron Gnome Sculpture Coin Bank, American, 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Gnome hand cast and painted American antique garden sculpture and coin bank/doorstop In good condition considering its age.
Iron
Vintage Small Garden Santa Claus Figurine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Super cute vintage garden Santa Claus figurine.
Ceramic
Vintage Cement Cast Lazy Gnome Garden Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Gnome is cement Cast. It's hand painted and depicts the Gnome in a relaxing state. It has a nice aged patina.
Cement
$180 / set
H 2.13 in W 1 in D 1.38 in
Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. T...
Composition
$240
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.63 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 2...
Paper
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
$2,880 / item
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trolley in brass & cane. Handmade in India. Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane evoke the dynami...
Brass
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$420 / set
H 11.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...
Ceramic
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straight...
Aluminum
$3,577Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
Two Walter Bosse Candleholders
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Two Walter Bosse candleholders Original condition We not selling the candle she is only decoration.
Brass
British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers that was formed in 1881, g...
Brass
$3,650 / set
H 24 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Pair of Midcentury American Deer Sculptures with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American painted concrete deer sculptures from the mid 20th century, with weathered patina. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, this pair of sculptures features a...
Concrete
Cookbook Book
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 125 seminal cookbooks from the last 100 years, Cookbook Book is a celebration of the world's most beautiful, influential and informative cookbooks. From the tried-and-tr...
Paper
Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
$410
H 3.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
Vintage 20th Century Italian Umbrella Stand By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A whimsical and highly decorative umbrella stand by Fornasetti, Italy, dating to the late 20th century. The design features a charming trompe-l’œil stack of richly bound books with a...
Metal, Enamel
$40 / item
H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Jurassic Oceans - Holzmaden, Coffee Table Book, Stefano Piccini
By Stefano Piccini
Located in Tucson, AZ
An exclusive look at the famed Jurassic marine fossils from Holzmaden, Germany, as only expert paleontologist, geologist, and gemologist Dr. Stefano Piccini can tell it. This collect...
Paper
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...
Wood, Paint
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.
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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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.