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Mid-Century Rat / Rodent Carving / Sculpture in Rosewood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century rat / rodent carving / sculpture in rosewood, circa 1970s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Vishnu and Garuda, Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the 20th century, Entirely realized in wood, in fine openwork carving. This decorative object
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vishnu and Garuda, Mid 20th Century
Vishnu and Garuda, Mid 20th Century
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
cared for. Mid-20th century.  
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
animal sculpture handcrafted in Rajasthan, India. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Jade

Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Framed Art Tall Tabby Cat Wall Sculpture Carving
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in San Diego, CA
" carving would look great in any Mid-Century Modern setting. Large in scale, measuring 13" wide by 49" tall.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
. The xiezhi is presented on an early to mid 20th century wooden base. The sculpture has been drilled
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Papua New Guinea Canoe Prow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, it was used for firewood and charcoal with some carving. In the mid-20th century, the Seri had to
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Midcentury Danish Handcarved Wood Bird, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
carvings on the breast and wings. Black bead eyes.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
By Arne Tjomsland, Kay Bojesen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved New Guinean Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Black Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
charcoal with some carving. In the mid-20th century, the Seri had to move from their traditional home of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (small animals and figures).
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
H 4 in W 23 in D 1 in
Wooden Carved Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden mold, (animals, figures, birds, bee hives, etc.....).
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Mold
Wooden Carved Mold
H 11.5 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, circa 1850
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (eight small figures, man on horse, windmill, animals etc.), circa 1850.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double sided wooden gingerbread mold, one side, (Three Male Figures) other side, (Animals, Figures
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of age and use. Wood is cracked over the animal carving, there is a piece of wood missing on the
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
carvings. Scrolling floral motif on the top surface surrounds animal figures including a gazelle, a horse
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
charcoal with some carving. In the mid-20th century, the Seri had to move from their traditional home of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Auguste Trémont(attrib.) : Lion cub drinking, carved wood sculpture c.1950
By Auguste Trémont
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Auguste Trémont (1892-1980, Luxembourg), Attributed to: "Lion cub drinking" Direct carving
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Mid-20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting animal themes.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Italian Baroque Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Figure of a Griffon
Located in Hudson, NY
This large 18th century figure of a dramatic and animated Griffon was made in Italy in the mid-18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Rare Antique Collection of Folk Art Brush Holders w. Brushes Dogs, Cat and Bird
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful designs and great condition set of sculptural animal brush holders. Not too long ago men
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Early 1930s Swedish Dala Horse Figurine by Nils Olsson Carved Painted Wood
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Early ca. 1930s Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson. It is made of hand carved dark blue painted wood
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s African Wooden Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
bestow. Its lifelike tusks, rendered in a lighter wood, complement the deep, lustrous tones of the
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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s African Wooden Elephant
1950s African Wooden Elephant
H 28.3 in W 24 in D 12.6 in
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Life Size Swan Decoy
H 17 in W 10 in D 32 in
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
cream white paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: United States Size: 25" x 10" x 21"H Family Owned
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Life Size Swan Decoy
H 21 in W 10 in D 25 in
Jewelry Art Carved Carousel Bunny Sculpture on Pedestal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handmade carving of a carousel rabbit carved out of bone by jewelry artist Chris Miller from his
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Swan Decoy by Wild Fowler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pleasant, New Jersey. Original cream white paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: New Jersey Size: 32" L
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swan Decoy by Wild Fowler
Swan Decoy by Wild Fowler
H 20 in W 10 in D 32 in
1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for firewood and charcoal with some carving. In the mid-20th century, the Seri had to move from their
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Carved Elephant Sculpture Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Elephant Carving. Wear and Cracking Consistent With Age. Could be Used as Plant Stand
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Black Forest Bear Flower Stand, Handcarved in Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
ca. 1890. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (16cm) The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Bear Pencil Holder Handcarved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Interlaken. The wood carving tradition in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (18.6cm) Depth 4.72" (12cm) The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century
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Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. The wood carving tradition in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
) The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
cloisonné, though the Japanese produced large quantities from the mid-19th century, of very high technical
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gay Freres 1960 Paris Feline Enamel and Wood Bracelet in 18kt Gold with Rubies
By Gay Freres
Located in Miami, FL
during the late mid-century modern period, back in the late 1960. This terrific bangle bracelet was
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

W. Melchinger - Bavarian Folksy Scene in Joinery 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique
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Mid-20th Century German Country Paintings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Forest Red Deer Trophy from Salem - Germany 1959
Located in Berghuelen, DE
-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

A Pair Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Swedish Folk Art Midcentury Hand Carved Wall Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish mid-20th century Folk Art wall cabinet of carved pine, painted in “mahogany” red. The motif
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Moose Trophy from a Noble Estate in Germany Shot in Oeland 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

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Mid Century Animal Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century animal wood carving you’re looking for. Each mid century animal wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bone. There are 187 variations of the antique or vintage mid century animal wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century animal wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century animal wood carving made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century animal wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Bustamante, Evelyn Ackerman and William Ehrich are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Animal Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a mid century animal wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.