Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered. France circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal. H:11cm W:6cm D:5,5cm
Oak
Small Carved Jadite Elephant Sculpture, 20th Century, China, 3.5" Wide
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a miniature Jadite Elephant. It was crafted in China after 1920.
Jade
Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely set of solid Teak wood Elephants .Remarkably large . all original even the Wooden tusks . Very nice carving . one slightly larger than the other . 1950s Hand carved .
Teak
$528Sale Price|49% Off
Small Hand Carved Oak Lion Sculpture with Coat of Arms, France, Circa 1650
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion sculpture holding a coat of arms. Beautiful patina. France circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal. H:12cm...
Oak
Small English Turn of the Century Carved Pine Horse on Oval Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English carved pine horse from the early 20th century on oval base. Carved in England during the early years of the 20th century, this small pine horse charms us with its pet...
Pine
$925Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Soapstone
Pair of Italian 1880s Small Walnut Hand Carved Lion Sculptures with Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of Italian walnut hand carved roaring lion sculptures from the late 19th century, with dark patina. This pair of Italian walnut hand-carved roaring lion sculptures from ...
Walnut
Circa 1900 Swiss Small-Medium Size Strolling Black Forest Bear
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Rich brown color. Very good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good depth to the carving of the fur. One fo...
Wood, Paint
Circa 1900 Swiss Small-Medium Size Strolling Black Forest Bear
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Rich brown color. Very good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good detail to the carving of the fur. One f...
Wood, Paint
Circa 1900 Swiss Small-Medium Size Strolling Black Forest Bear
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Rich brown color. Very good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good depth to the carving of the fur. One fo...
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swiss Small-Medium Size Strolling Black Forest Bear
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Good brown color. Good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good depth to the carving of the fur. One ...
Wood, Paint
$214Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
Wood
$116Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Mats Jonasson Small Crystal Sculpture Squirrel
By Mats Jonasson
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Sweet miniature full lead crystal signed sculpture by the Swedish artist Mats Jonasson. Very good condition, it has been kept in its original box.
Crystal
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Small Elephant' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...
Wood
Small Size Antique Alabaster Bald Eagle Sculpture w. Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-carved eagle on a rock sculpture. This beautifully hand-carved alabaster eagle possesses the strong, streamlined frame, sharp eyes, and powerful claws that define t...
Alabaster
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection
Located in Highwood, IL
Black Forest furniture history began in Switzerland during the 1800’s and followed after the popularity of the small carved animals that were made for the tourist trade.
Wood
Malachite Lion Small
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this handsome Malachite lion. This small lion is hand carved with a handsome stone of malachite. Its green tones and simple lines that are carved make it an interesting piece.
Malachite
Small Bronze Dog, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A charming depiction of a seated German Shepard dog, signed by the artist with a crown in circle and 'M.C'. Dimensions (cm) H 27/W 25/D 14.
Bronze
Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
Animal Skin, Wood
19th c. Chinese Folk Art Carved Walking Stick
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully hand carved Chinese Folk Art walking stick. The exotic root wood cane features small carved animals and two figures atop of the cane.
Wood
Small 17th Century Carved Giltwood Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare small giltwood lion. Original period piece. France, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Oak
Small French 18th Century Carved Wooden Eagle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful wooden sculpture with traces of its original color France, circa 1790. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement includes the wooden base.
Wood
Pair of Small 17th Century Carved Wooden Lions
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved oak lions. Beautiful weathered France, circa 1650. Measurement individual. More pictures available on request.
Oak
Small Carved Wood Carousel Horse on Brass Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique vintage wood carousel horse on later custom made brass stand. Expertly carved with wonderful life like detail. Originally painted but stripped of most of the old paint at so...
Wood
Small Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture By Compostela
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture. It depicts a black and orange color small penguin looking up,upright and unafraid. The bird sculpture is supported by a heavy cubic shap...
Wood
Pair of Small Italian Carved Lions, The Sleeping and The Vigilant
Located in Dallas, TX
Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the renowned Italian artist, created the originals of these lions as a part of the monumental tomb for Clement XIII, in 1792 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Ro...
Alabaster
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H 9.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Small Pair of Black Forest Carved Wooden Bears in Standing Position, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of small Black Forest carved wooden bears from the early 20th century. Capturing our attention with their realistic depiction and striking expressions, each of this pair of Bl...
Wood
Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss Black Forest delicately carved bear, circa 1900. This dark wood Black Forest carving features a bear on all four legs with his head turned and mouth open. This carved bear from...
Wood
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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 3.75 in
Pair Of Small Vintage Oriental Lions, Chinese, Soapstone Carved Figure, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.8394 This is a pair of small vintage Oriental lions. A Chinese, soapstone carved figure, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Wonderfully tactile figu...
Soapstone
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Bookholder or Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1700s, this hand-carved Italian eagle is holding a cartouche with his right foot while his left foot clutches the platform beneath him. We believe this platform would have b...
Giltwood
Small Austrian Midcentury Wood Cat by Karl Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing Hagenauer carved wood cat with nickel-plated details.
Nickel
Semi Precious Gemstone Figurine Decorative Small Parrot Bird SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Semi precious gemstone figurine decorative small parrot bird.
Precious Stone
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H 5.52 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in
Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Big and Small Elephant Minimalist Style
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A nice and pleasant pair of travertine elephants of different sizes, one large and one smaller; they were designed in the Minimalist style of Enzo Mari and Angelo Mangiarotti and pro...
Travertine
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H 4.53 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Rare and Small Pair of Black Rhino Sculptures Leather on Wood with Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century pair of handcrafted black rhinos. These 20th century wooden sculptures with black leather skin are a rare pair. They are small in size and they both have beautiful and...
Leather, Glass, Wood
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H 31 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Black Forest Furniture Beautiful Small Dining Table, Game Table Matching Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Black Forest Furniture items date from the late 1800s, although most people believe Black Forest originated in Germany or Austria, it was the Swiss who are the ones that invented the...
Wood
Italian Carved Two-Tone Wood Sideboard or Credenza by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian carved wood sideboard or credenza by Pier Luigi Colli for the renowned manufacturer, Marelli in Cantu, in contrasting darker ash and lighter veneered burled maple with two...
Wood
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H 31 in Dm 36.63 in
Antique Black Forest Game Table, Center Hall Table Dining Table circa late 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Black Forest items date from the late 1800s, although most people believe Black Forest originated in Germany or Austria, it was the Swiss who are the ones that invented the style fro...
Wood
19th Century Nahuala Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive, carved small Nahuala (animal spirit) cabinet from the highlands of Guatemala.
Small 17th/ 18th Century Italian Carved White Marble Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing but also unique small hand-carved marble lion . Italy circa 1650-1750 Weathered and old repair. More photo's available on request.
Marble
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H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 11.03 in
19th Century, French Hand Carved Small Carousel Horse, circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Lovely French hand carved small carousel horse made in late 19th century. It was never painted and has few small scratches and missing pieces but is in quite good overall condition. ...
Wood
Japanese old wooden carved cat and small gourd figurine/1938
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden cat figurine made by a man named "machida-sadao" in 1938. A very cute sleeping cat, gourds and waves are represented. In Japan, all of these things are considered t...
Wood
Inuit Small Hand Carved Stone Seal Signed Moll
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-371 small hand carved soapstone Inuit seal signed Moll.
Soapstone
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H 2.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.27 in
Japanese Old Wood Carved Small Snake Figurine / Taisho Period / Lucky Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden snake figurine made in the Taisho-early Showa period (1900-1950) in Japan. Although it is a small palm-sized figurine, the expression of the snake and the express...
Wood
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H 5.7 in W 9.65 in D 4.9 in
Small & Special Style Hand Carved Standing Grizly Bear Sculpture from 1940-1960
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind bear sculpture. This stunning grizly bear sculpture stands out, because the artist has managed to create a perfectly realistic bear by carving away relatively large pi...
Wood
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H 5.31 in W 8.66 in D 4.33 in
Small & Special Style Hand Carved Hunting Grizly Bear Sculpture with Salmon 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and highly decorative bear sculpture. This stunning grizly bear sculpture stands out, because the artist has managed to create a perfectly realistic bear by carving away r...
Wood
Small Wooden Deer Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small wooden deer sculpture.
Wood
Small American Carousel Horse on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming American painted wood horse is hand carved and was once a part of a part of a children's carousel that was often found in front of a store to amuse children whil...
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Small Antique Swedish Red-painted Horse in Wood, 1900th
Located in Stockholm, SE
A peasant sculpture in the form of a small working, red-painted horse with a bushy mane and tail on a painted pedestal, beautifully carved and painted wood. On the underside, a text...
Wood
Pair of Small 16th Century Style Italian Giallo Reale Marble Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
These wonderful Giallo Reale marble lion column supports are smaller carved versions after those that were done in the 16th century. On the upper middle back of each of the lions is ...
Marble
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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 23 in
Small Tribal Wooden Stool, Animal Motif, Fulani of Niger, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small tribal wooden stool, animal motif. Fulani people of Niger, Mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This playful rustic wooden stool was fashioned by hand from a singl...
Wood
Small Swedish Horse on Stand
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beautifully carved toy horse on stand, Sweden circa 1840. Painted eyes wit determined expression, sturdy hooves, and natural horsehair tail.
Natural Fiber, Wood
Bar By Melchiorre Bega
Located in New York, NY
WONDERFUL BAR/LIQUOR CABINET BY MELCHIORRE BEGA IN EBONY & WALNUT WITH CARVED APPLICATION OF SMALL ANIMALS MADE IN ITALY IN THE MID 1950'S.
Walnut, Glass
Charming Set of Four Small Bronze Animals Sculptures
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
Charming set of four small simply carved bronze animals comprising of two peacocks, llama and a fish.
Bronze
$667Sale Price|27% Off
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 2.96 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
Oak
$1,044Sale Price|49% Off
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Oak Caryatid Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered baroque hand carved oak caryatid figure carrying a fruit basket. Weathered. France circa 1750 Measurements include the wooden base. H:45c...
Oak
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.
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.