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Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals
Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals

Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of large Italian ceramic animals, Italian, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s
Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s

Large Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Leopard Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

jaw and sculpted musculature characteristic of Italian ceramic animal figures of the era. This large

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nostalgic 1960's Italian Ceramic Tiger Cub, Adorable Retro
Nostalgic 1960's Italian Ceramic Tiger Cub, Adorable Retro

Nostalgic 1960's Italian Ceramic Tiger Cub, Adorable Retro

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Undeniably appealing, Italian retro ceramic tiger cub from the 1960's Hand painted and glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s
Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s

Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Incredible ceramic by F.Mori ceramic, 1950s made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s
Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s

Gianluigi Mele Ceramic Boar Animal Sculpture, Italy, Sardinia, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Boar sculpture by the Sardinian designer Gianluigi Mele in ceramic, Italy, circa 1970. Signed on

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

By Giuseppe Armani, Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic
Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic

Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Brescia, IT

"Pheasants" Figure Guido Cacciapuoti Italy, 1920 White Porcelain with Gold leaf Perfect Condiction

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

By Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi

Located in Roma, IT

Montelupo Italy” on the bottom. The key features of these eye-catching ceramic sculptures are the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Ceramic Kitten from Italy

Italian Ceramic Kitten from Italy

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A peculiar yet adorable kitten finished in pinched ceramic and a vibrant white glaze (marked ITALY)

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Italian Goose
Ceramic Italian Goose

Ceramic Italian Goose

Located in East Hampton, NY

Ceramic Italian goose with metal legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Goose
Italian Ceramic Goose

Italian Ceramic Goose

Located in East Hampton, NY

Italian ceramic goose with metal legs, two available.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Ceramic Dog
Italian Ceramic Dog

Italian Ceramic Dog

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Ceramic Dog

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian Ceramic Dog with an orange glaze.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Lion Sculpture
Italian Ceramic Lion Sculpture

Italian Ceramic Lion Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large Italian hand painted ceramic lion sculpture from the 1970’s. In beautiful vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros
Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Rhinoceros. Offered is an Italian white glazed ceramic Rhino. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Ceramic Pig
1970s Italian Ceramic Pig

1970s Italian Ceramic Pig

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A lovely decorative Italian hand painted ceramic pig made in Circa 1970. Hand painted with vivid

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent glazed ceramic figural piece is a prime example of playful Italian design, highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pottery or animal figurines. This handsome ceramic lion is in great vintage condition, with minor signs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture
Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture. Well detailed Italian glazed ceramic dog statue or sculpture

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue
Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue

Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue. Offered is a 20th century Italian Hollywood Regency style

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid Century Ceramic Llama
Italian Mid Century Ceramic Llama

Italian Mid Century Ceramic Llama

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Mid Century Ceramic Llama. This whimsical Italian mid century ceramic llama sculpture or

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Italian Lifesize Ceramic Poodle
1950s Italian Lifesize Ceramic Poodle

1950s Italian Lifesize Ceramic Poodle

Located in Greven, DE

Life-size and detailed ceramic poodle. Glazed white with colored eyes, muzzle and collar

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkeys
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkeys

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkeys

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Italian glazed ceramic monkeys, fun and whimsical design decoration or bookends. In very

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add whimsical sophistication to your space with this vintage Italian glazed ceramic monkey

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Channeling playful elegance and old-world charm, this vintage Italian glazed ceramic monkey drummer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture Rhinoceros, Italy 1970s
Ceramic sculpture Rhinoceros, Italy 1970s

Ceramic sculpture Rhinoceros, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing vintage ceramic sculpture Rhinoceros made in Italy in the 1970s. The sculpture has the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large italian ceramic leopard statue, 1960s
Large italian ceramic leopard statue, 1960s

Large italian ceramic leopard statue, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy presumably by Capodimonte. All hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Handmade Crocodile, Ceramic Centerpiece, handcrafted in Italy, 2023
Ceramic Handmade Crocodile, Ceramic Centerpiece, handcrafted in Italy, 2023

Ceramic Handmade Crocodile, Ceramic Centerpiece, handcrafted in Italy, 2023

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog
Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog

Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Dog

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent vintage Italian majolica sculpture portrays a spirited bulldog seated regally upon

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic White Tiger - Ceramiche boxer, Italy
Ceramic White Tiger - Ceramiche boxer, Italy

Ceramic White Tiger - Ceramiche boxer, Italy

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 45x50cm H:97cm White ceramic tiger, hand decorated

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Roosters
Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Roosters

Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Roosters

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Roosters. Offered is a pair of well detailed mid century Italian

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973
Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973

Italian Animal Sculpture Set by Cantine Duca D'asti, 1973

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Unique and high collectable set of animal sculpture. Cantine Duca d'Asti is an Italian ceramic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie
Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Westie. This adorable Italian mid century glazed ceramic

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s
Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s

Located in Asaa, DK

Large Vintage Italian Ceramic Tiger, 1970s. A stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021
Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021

Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of an ibex in a modern way. The animal is browsing leaves

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s
Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s

Bassano. Handmade ceramic poodle, Italy, 1980s

By Bassano

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Ceramic poodle figure from Bassano, Italy, 1980s. White glazed ceramic with golden details. Totally

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Boho glazed ceramic cheetah. Beautifully hand painted in graphic black and white

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Ronzan “stile” Jaguar ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy. 1960's - Italy Good condition, very

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho leopard. A chic hand painted glazed ceramic with incredible attention to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ceramic Multicolor Toucan, set of 2, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy
Ceramic Multicolor Toucan, set of 2, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy

Ceramic Multicolor Toucan, set of 2, Handmade ceramic centerpiece, Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introduce a regal touch to your décor with this Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion. Showcasing

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s
Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s

Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking midcentury Italian ceramic panther, rendered in a high-gloss black glaze that

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s
Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s

Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s

Located in bari, IT

Midcentury ceramic sculpture of a horse head, typical Italian manufacture from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Young Buck
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Young Buck

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Young Buck

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the serene beauty of the woodland and the charm of Italian craftsmanship with this large

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy

By Umberto Ghersi

Located in Milan, Italy

Ceramic sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, 1960. Signed. Biography: Son of the ceramist Angelo and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure
Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure

Large Italian Ceramic Wolf/Fox Figure

Located in Charleston, SC

This is for one fabulous Large Italian Fox or baby wolf Ceramic Figure. He or she looks like she

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah
1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah

Located in Redding, CT

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah. This fabulous Hollywood Glam sculpture would be the perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail
Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold sculptural statement with this magnificent vintage Italian ceramic snail shell

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s
Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s

Mid Century Ceramic Monkey Sculpture, Signed, Italy 60s

Located in Lucija, SI

Very rare and unique piece of animal sculpture Made from ceramic Multicolored Signed Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Massive Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

Massive Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Tiger Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A massive hand-painted Italian ceramic tiger sculpture, circa 1970s. This piece has amazing detail

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful small and very cute hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy. 1960's - Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Italian Ceramic Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian ceramic animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian ceramic animals — often made from ceramic, paint and earthenware — can elevate any home. We have 627 antique and vintage Italian ceramic animals in-stock, while there are 124 modern editions to choose from as well. Italian ceramic animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian ceramic animals made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Superego Editions each produced beautiful Italian ceramic animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Italian Ceramic Animals?

Prices for Italian ceramic animals start at $75 and top out at $54,318 with the average selling for $1,228.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

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.