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Neo-classical Patinated Bronze Relief of Mythical Scene in Framed Wall Plaque
Neo-classical Patinated Bronze Relief of Mythical Scene in Framed Wall Plaque

Neo-classical Patinated Bronze Relief of Mythical Scene in Framed Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

large stone surrounded by merfolk and sea creatures in a brown walnut frame (ARTIST UNKNOWN) Some minor

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama

Located in Point Richmond, CA

hammerhead shark-like sea creatures in plum, ochre and black. 16.5? (42 cm) diameter, 6? (15 cm) high. Ex

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Panamanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Large Rococo Revival Brass Table Lamp, 100 cm tall, 1950s.
Large Rococo Revival Brass Table Lamp, 100 cm tall, 1950s.

Large Rococo Revival Brass Table Lamp, 100 cm tall, 1950s.

Located in Palermo, IT

lamp's column (62 cm tall) depicts a sea creature rising from the base. It features a decorated lampshade

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of forged iron candlesticks candle holders with a handle in the form of a sea creature and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Regency Mirror Back Dolphin Console Tables, 19th Century
Pair of Regency Mirror Back Dolphin Console Tables, 19th Century

Pair of Regency Mirror Back Dolphin Console Tables, 19th Century

Located in GB

exterior wood has a lovely grained pattern to enclose the characterful sea creature. Dimensions (cm): H

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Tables

Materials

Wood

【Vine Symphony】Medusa Bloom Convertible Emerald & South Sea Pearl Earrings
【Vine Symphony】Medusa Bloom Convertible Emerald & South Sea Pearl Earrings

【Vine Symphony】Medusa Bloom Convertible Emerald & South Sea Pearl Earrings

Located in New York, NY

the pearl drops to reveal the sea-creature-inspired emerald studs. Product Information Origin Japan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold

Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani
Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani

Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

mysterious beauty of these sea creatures, capturing their graceful, elusive nature in stunning glass

Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani
Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani

Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

mysterious beauty of these elusive sea creatures, capturing their fluid, graceful movements in exquisite

Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Mythological scene, Aksel Jorgensen, 1883-1957
Mythological scene, Aksel Jorgensen, 1883-1957

Mythological scene, Aksel Jorgensen, 1883-1957

Located in New York, NY

Large-format painting of a mythological scene with references to Triton and other sea creatures as

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ceramic lamp
Ceramic lamp

Ceramic lamp

Located in Topanga, CA

form branches upward like a blooming sea creature, with light emanating from within its spiked crown

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Travertine Cube Table
Travertine Cube Table

Travertine Cube Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

shell and sea creature fossils classic for this stone. Dimensions: 18 1/2" high x 18" square

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids

Located in Wainscott, NY

bronzes occasionally used stylized mythical beasts or sea creatures as finials. The little creature on

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ancestral Figure / God Statue in Cast Bronze
Chinese Ancestral Figure / God Statue in Cast Bronze

Chinese Ancestral Figure / God Statue in Cast Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

bronze, circa 1950s. The sculpture depicts the figure standing on a large fish or sea creature. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Alice Harold Murphy, The Wave
Alice Harold Murphy, The Wave

Alice Harold Murphy, The Wave

Located in New York, NY

encountering a shell and another sea creature too. Signed, titled, and annotated 'edition of 30,' in pencil.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lead Merchild
Lead Merchild

Lead Merchild

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

sculpture depicts a merchild atop a rock formation. This mischievous sea creature trumpets into his shell to

Category

Mid-20th Century English Statues

Materials

Lead

Early 20th Century Swedish Alabaster Figural Lamp
Early 20th Century Swedish Alabaster Figural Lamp

Early 20th Century Swedish Alabaster Figural Lamp

Located in Martlesham, GB

figure with a mythical sea creature at her feet and a large domed light above her, supported on a very

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Glossy Amber Jellyfish Glass Pendant, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century Glossy Amber Jellyfish Glass Pendant, 1960s, Germany

Mid-Century Glossy Amber Jellyfish Glass Pendant, 1960s, Germany

By Helena Tynell

Located in Andernach, DE

soft floating sea creature. Height including the canopy maximum 30.7 inches (780 mm) approx. Classic

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

A set of 4 sea-themed French porcelain plates by Apilco, 20th century
A set of 4 sea-themed French porcelain plates by Apilco, 20th century

A set of 4 sea-themed French porcelain plates by Apilco, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A rare set of four porcelain dinner plates with sea creature themed motif by Apilco, France early

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture Vintage
Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture Vintage

Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture Vintage

By Curtis Jeré

Located in North Miami, FL

can see. It is authentic. It is a combination of 5 sea creatures we call sea urchins in a Sputnik form

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Located in Brisbane, QLD

whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base of crashing waves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Quality antique Victorian ceramic and brass lamp
Quality antique Victorian ceramic and brass lamp

Quality antique Victorian ceramic and brass lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

sea creatures, birds, scrolls and leaves on a white ground hand painted in blue, yellow, green and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sea Horse, Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Painting, 24x18in, 2025
Sea Horse, Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Painting, 24x18in, 2025

Sea Horse, Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Painting, 24x18in, 2025

By a.muse

Located in New york, NY

imaginary sea creature. In a fantastical marine theme, a.muse experiments with sand and diamond dust

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Oil Pastel

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

Located in Point Richmond, CA

with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea creatures with decorative incising extending

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Kaolin, Wood

A Rare Pair of Antique Russian Crystal and Dore Bronze dolphin Centerpieces
A Rare Pair of Antique Russian Crystal and Dore Bronze dolphin Centerpieces

A Rare Pair of Antique Russian Crystal and Dore Bronze dolphin Centerpieces

Located in New York, NY

Gilded Bronze Dolphin Heads. The wavy edge of the elegantly cut bowls perfectly frames the sea creatures

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Illegal Alien's Guide to Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Illegal Alien's Guide to Somewhere Over the Rainbow

By Enrique Chagoya

Located in Lyons, CO

country is drawn in a distorted size proportional to its carbon emissions. Sea creatures fight back by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sea Urchins Porcelain 3 Pieces Installation Yellow Contemporary 21st Century
Sea Urchins Porcelain 3 Pieces Installation Yellow Contemporary 21st Century

Sea Urchins Porcelain 3 Pieces Installation Yellow Contemporary 21st Century

Located in London, GB

Martha Pachon Rodriguez, group of 3 Sea Urchins pieces, 2019, porcelain. Unique pieces, entirely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass

By Maitland Smith

Located in Doylestown, PA

details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea creature. It is free standing supported by a shell for

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 'Oceanic' Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi made by Memphis Milano
Vintage 'Oceanic' Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi made by Memphis Milano

Vintage 'Oceanic' Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi made by Memphis Milano

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

pattern with delicate shades of pink and orange. Resembling a curious sea creature, this piece will infuse

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Baltic Exchange Chandeliers (Survivors of IRA Bombing)
Original Baltic Exchange Chandeliers (Survivors of IRA Bombing)

Original Baltic Exchange Chandeliers (Survivors of IRA Bombing)

Located in New York, NY

“Survivors of Baltic Exchange IRA Bombing” cast bronze sea creatures, spun copper bowls, from the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon French Mounted Gilt Bronze Centerpiece

Located in Long Island City, NY

, before 1912. The foot is decorated with sculptural sea creatures. The item has figurative double handles

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Denny Wong 14kt Yellow Gold Octopus Earrings With Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds
Denny Wong 14kt Yellow Gold Octopus Earrings With Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds

Denny Wong 14kt Yellow Gold Octopus Earrings With Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds

Located in Aventura, FL

from this celebrated jewelry artist known for transforming favorite sea creatures into wearable art

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives,  1950s
Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives,  1950s

Italian Couch Table with Fish Motives, 1950s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

the top. Adorned with vibrant hues, it showcases an array of sea creatures, creating an enchanting

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

14K Yellow Gold Lobster Charm #20541
14K Yellow Gold Lobster Charm #20541

14K Yellow Gold Lobster Charm #20541

Located in Washington Depot, CT

the unique characteristics of the sea creature. Crafted from high-quality metal, it’s a fun and

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble
Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble

Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

woman in a chariot on the water pulled by two seahorses, on either side, two cherubs on sea creatures

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Large 19th Century Imari Charger, Meiji Period I
Large 19th Century Imari Charger, Meiji Period I

Large 19th Century Imari Charger, Meiji Period I

Located in Pasadena, CA

mon" reserve surrounded by scenes featuring imaginary shi-shi and fantastical sea creatures. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch
TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch

By Tzuri Gueta

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique yellow silicone brooch designed to replicate the natural world of sea creatures by Paris

Category

1990s French Contemporary Brooches

Pink Sponge Coral Necklace
Pink Sponge Coral Necklace

Pink Sponge Coral Necklace

Located in Guaynabo, PR

sea creatures that make corals lives in them. When they leave the corals, usually the holes close, but

Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Antique 19th Century Regency Polished Brass Fire Grate.
Antique 19th Century Regency Polished Brass Fire Grate.

Antique 19th Century Regency Polished Brass Fire Grate.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

with mythical sea creatures below, three delicate putti joyfully playing under a tree. An almost

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arcimboldo by Roland Barthes (Book)
Arcimboldo by Roland Barthes (Book)

Arcimboldo by Roland Barthes (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

vegetables, plants, fruits, sea creatures and tree roots, which were greatly admired by his contemporaries

Category

Antique 16th Century Books

Materials

Paper

French 'Amphitrite' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XV Style
French 'Amphitrite' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XV Style

French 'Amphitrite' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XV Style

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th Century French fireback with Amphitrite. Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, is often seen

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Highly Decorative Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Table
Highly Decorative Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Table

Highly Decorative Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

glass top. The base is a single, large terracotta sculpture of a mythical sea creature (grotesque

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Northern European Neoclassical Painted Antique Pier Mirror, 19th Century
Northern European Neoclassical Painted Antique Pier Mirror, 19th Century

Northern European Neoclassical Painted Antique Pier Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

silvering losses. The bottom panel of the frame features a bas-relief framed motif of sea creatures morphing

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

like a sea creature, but not exactly a replica of anything known, the mysterious hole in the top of the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table
Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table

Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

fossils of the sea creatures that comprise the building blocks of the marble, created over the course of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top

Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This extravagant console

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Rocaille Ormolu Mantel Clock with Floral Decoration
Late 19th Century Rocaille Ormolu Mantel Clock with Floral Decoration

Late 19th Century Rocaille Ormolu Mantel Clock with Floral Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

, garlands of flowers, and sea creatures, circa 1880. Dimensions: L 12.2 in, W 5.5 in, H 15.7 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Sea Creatures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sea creatures available for sale. The range of distinct sea creatures — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 36 antique and vintage sea creatures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Sea creatures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sea creatures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sea creatures over the years, but those made by Adam Henderson, Anst. v. C. Schach and C.A.S. Vietri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sea Creatures?

Prices for sea creatures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, sea creatures begin at $125 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.