Kaws Holiday Hong Kong 20″ Plush (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Black Kaws 20" plush with yellow X eyes. Limited edition only released for the Hong Kong holiday
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Kaws Holiday Hong Kong 20″ Plush (Brown)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Brown Kaws 20" plush with signature X eyes. Limited edition only released for the Hong Kong holiday
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Kaws BFF (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws BFF Plush. Limited edition. Number 0264 on tag from edition. Kaws signature
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
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Polyester
KAWSKAWS HOLIDAY: collection of 30+ works (KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2022), 2018-2022
$20,000
H 14.25 in W 8 in
KAWS HOLIDAY: collection of 30+ works (KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2022)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
). KAWS Holiday Plush: complete set of 3 (20 inches tall). KAWS Holiday Mount Fuji Plush: complete set of
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KAWS Holiday Companion plush (KAWS plush grey)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" grey KAWS plush was published to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Sesame Street set (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fairey. Damien Hirst. Pop Art. Kaws sculpture. Kaws Passing Through. Kaws BFF. Kaws plush.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS plush Holiday Japan
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush: Complete Set of Three Works: These sold out plush figures were produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS plush Holiday Japan
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush: Complete Set of Three Works: These sold out plush figures were produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
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Cotton
KAWS Seeing/Watching keychain (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching Plush Keychain 2018 New in its original packaging. Released in conjunction
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS plush Holiday Japan (KAWS grey mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Grey Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companion (KAWS black plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" black KAWS plush was published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companion (KAWS black plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" black KAWS plush was published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companions (KAWS holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Set of 3: These 20" figurines were published to commemorate the debut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Pink BFF Plush (Kaws BFF plush limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS BFF Plush Companion (KAWS Pink BFF Plush) New in its original packaging. As only 3,000 pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Black BFF Plush (Kaws BFF plush limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kaws Black Plush BFF Companion New in its original packaging. Originally created in conjunction
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Holiday Japan plush (KAWS mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS BFF Plush: set of 2 (KAWS pink KAWS black BFF)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS BFF Companion Plush: Set of 2 (2016 & 2019) Each new in its original packaging. Black created
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS BFF PLUSH (Black Limited Edition)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
”. Released in 2016. Ultra-Soft plush fabric. RELATED ARTISTS: Invader, KAWS, Banksy, Shepard Fairey
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Polyester
KAWS Plush Companion (KAWS plush grey)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" grey KAWS plush was published to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companion (KAWS plush brown)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" brown KAWS plush was published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Seeing/Watching (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching 2018 (KAWS Plush): New in original packaging accompanied by a numbered tag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS x Sesame Street (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fairey. Damien Hirst. Pop Art. Kaws sculpture. Kaws Passing Through. Kaws BFF. Kaws plush.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS x Sesame Street (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fairey. Damien Hirst. Pop Art. Kaws sculpture. Kaws Passing Through. Kaws BFF. Kaws plush.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Seeing/Watching (KAWS plush companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching 2018 (KAWS Plush): New in original packaging accompanied by a numbered tag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Seeing/Watching (KAWS plush companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching 2018 (KAWS Plush): New in original packaging accompanied by a numbered tag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Holiday Japan (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush: Complete Set of Three Works: These sold out plush figures were produced in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Seeing/Watching (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
installation of the KAWS Seeing/Watching sculpture in Hunan, China. The plush figurines feature the well known
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Holiday Companion set (KAWS plush holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Set of 3: These 20" figurines were published to commemorate the debut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Companion set (KAWS plush holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Set of 3: These 20" figurines were published to commemorate the debut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
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Cotton
KAWS x Sesame Street: set of 5 works (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Sesame Street: Complete Set of 5 plush figures: KAWS’ timeless interpretation of the 5 most
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Seeing/Watching keychain (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching Plush Keychain 2018 New in its original packaging. Released in conjunction
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Mixed Media
KAWS Seeing/Watching keychain (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching Plush Keychain 2018 New in its original packaging. Released in conjunction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Seeing/Watching keychain (KAWS plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Seeing/Watching Plush Keychain 2018 New in its original packaging. Released in conjunction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art
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Mixed Media
KAWS plush Holiday Japan (KAWS mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companion (KAWS black plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition: This 20" black KAWS plush was published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companions (complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition Set of 3: These 20" figurines were published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Plush Companions (complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Plush Holiday Companion Limited Edition Set of 3: These 20" figurines were published to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
Signed KAWS Companion 2015 ( KAWS lane crawford)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Signed KAWS Plush Companion: This well sized, 16.5" tall, brown KAWS plush Companion was published
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Sesame Street box set (KAWS Sesame Street complete set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Sesame Street: Complete Set of 5 plush figures: KAWS’ timeless interpretation of the 5 most
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS BFF Plush (KAWS Black BFF plush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Black Plush BFF Companion 2016: New in its original packaging. Originally created in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Pink BFF Plush (Kaws BFF plush limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS BFF Plush Companion (KAWS Pink BFF Plush) New in its original packaging. As only 3,000 pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Elmo Plush
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra soft Kaws Elmo. Made in collaboration with Kaws and Sesame Street. Creatively re-imagined by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
KAWS Elmo Plush
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra soft Kaws Elmo. Made in collaboration with Kaws and Sesame Street. Creatively re-imagined by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
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KAWS Elmo Plush
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra soft Kaws Elmo. Made in collaboration with Kaws and Sesame Street. Creatively re-imagined by
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures
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Polyester
KAWS Black BFF Plush (Kaws BFF plush limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kaws Black Plush BFF Companion New in its original packaging. Originally created in conjunction
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
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Mixed Media
KAWS Black BFF Plush (Kaws BFF plush limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kaws Black Plush BFF Companion New in its original packaging. Originally created in conjunction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Kaws Black BFF Plush (Kaws limited edition)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kaws Black Plush BFF Companion New in its original packaging. Originally created in conjunction
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KAWS Holiday Japan plush (KAWS holiday mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Japan plush (KAWS holiday mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Japan plush (KAWS holiday mount fuji)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Mount Fuji Plush Companion: This sold out limited edition, plush figure was produced in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton
KAWS SNOOPY PLUSH (White Small)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush. Re-imagined by Kaws complete with the recognizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Materials
Polyester
KAWS SNOOPY PLUSH (White Large)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush. Re-imagined by Kaws complete with the recognizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art
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Polyester
KAWS Snoopy Plush (Black Large)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
to secure. Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush. NYC inspired edition in the all black
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
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Polyester
KAWS - BFF - Plush Pink_limited edition
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a brand new piece in perfect condition. Several months after releasing the KAWS Share
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
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Fabric
KAWS SNOOPY (Black Small)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush. NYC inspired edition in the all black design. Re
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art
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Polyester
KAWS SNOOPY (Black Large)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush. NYC inspired edition in the all black design. Re
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art More Art
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Polyester
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Kaws Plush For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the kaws plush you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Pop Art, Street Art and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. When looking for the right kaws plush for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue, black and beige. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in cotton, fabric and mixed media can add an especially memorable touch. A large kaws plush can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 5.9 high and 1.5 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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KAWS for sale on 1stDibs
In the beginning, Brian Donnelly was just a kid from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got into the graffiti thing. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art — there are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington.
These creations gained a following, to the point where work posted in the morning would disappear by lunchtime. Even in those early days, KAWS was hot on the resale market.
“When I was doing graffiti,” he once explained, “it meant nothing to me to make paintings if I wasn’t reaching people.”
Instead of seeking entrée to the elite New York art world (which, frankly, wasn’t looking for a street artist anyway), KAWS moved to Japan, where a flourishing youth culture welcomed visionaries like him.
In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion — an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes — debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly.
Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable. In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental KAWS statues and other works. These include Along the Way (2013), an 18-foot-tall wooden sculpture of two Companions leaning on each other for support; Together (2016), two Companions in a friendly embrace, which debuted during an exhibition of KAWS’s work at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas; and KAWS:HOLIDAY (2018), a 92-foot-long inflatable Companion floating on its back in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake. The sculptures were re-created as toys, blurring the lines between art and commerce.
KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy.
“My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explains in the catalogue for the Fort Worth exhibition. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.”
KAWS's résumé reads like a record of major 21st-century pop-culture moments. It includes his work with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme; his design for the cover of Kanye West’s 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak; and his collaboration with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Jones’s debut as the fashion brand’s creative director.
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