Composite Stone Hippopotamus Garden Ornament, English 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This heavy stone hippo introduces a playful, historic charm to a garden landscape, poolside terrace, or eclectic interior space.
Concrete
Zoisite’s Wild Side: The Radiant Ruby Hippo 8"
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and unique decorative piece measures 8 inches in length. This exquisite hippo figurine is expertly crafted from the rare gemstone Ruby in Zoisite, renowned for its bea...
Precious Stone
African soapstone sculpture by L. Chatsama 1980's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beautiful heavy African Shona Carved Stone Sculpture by L. Chatsama. Chatsama began by creating small formats in soft, inexpensive soapstone, but his talent soon led to more demandi...
Soapstone
Portuguese Pair of Carved Stone Hippos
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and unique pair of Portuguese carved stone hippos. Each carved with realistic facial impression.
Stone
Large Stone Hippo
By Edwin Chandiringo
Located in New York, NY
Perfect companion piece to our "Medium Stone Hippo."
Medium Stone Hippo
By Edwin Chandiringo
Located in New York, NY
Perfect companion piece to our "Large Stone Hippo."
Sold
H 6 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Modernist Hand Carved Stone Hippo or Paperweight, Folk Art Mid-20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an unusual hand carved natural stone, modernist Folk Art, model of a hippopotamus or hippo, which we date to the mid-20th century.
Stone
Whimsical Soap Stone Solid Carved Hippo Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool black soapstone sculpture of a hippo, circa 1980s great condition.
Soapstone
Stone Cold Hippo: A Carved Wonder from Mozambique
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved soapstone hippo originates from Mozambique, showcasing the region’s rich tradition of stone craftsmanship.
Soapstone
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by skilled Shona artisans, the piece reflects the region’s renowned stone-carving tradition, combining whimsical expression with solid form.
Stone
$1,250
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in L 2.52 in
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have...
Jade
$7,974Sale Price|25% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Large Mid Century Modern ceramic sculpture by Dominique Pouchain
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in London, GB
Very large ceramic sculpture of a ram by the French ceramicist Dominique Pouchain. Signed to base. This enormous sculpture makes a huge impact in a room and its neutral colour palet...
Ceramic
$1,722
H 6.5 in W 13.51 in D 6.5 in
Large Mid-Century African Hand-Carved Hardwood Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
A wonderfully characterful and substantial African hand-carved hippopotamus sculpture, dating to approximately the 1960s and carved from a single solid piece of richly figured hardwo...
Wood, Hardwood
$480
H 18.9 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Wood
20th Century Handmade Rhino Sculpture in Terracotta from France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th-century statuette in handcrafted terracotta from France. This sculpture depicts an African safari grassland rhinoceros. This nicely handcrafted piece has its characteristic ho...
Terracotta
$778Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.
Located in Wembley, GB
Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern...
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage Boho Slab Built Ceramic Hippo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical and full of rustic character, this vintage boho slab-built ceramic hippopotamus sculpture showcases an extraordinary hand-formed quality and expressive artistic energy. Exp...
Ceramic
Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition bronze hippopotamus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 5"H ...
Bronze
David Bangura Stone Sculpture on Pedestal
By David Bangura
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning stone sculpture by African artist David Bangura. It has been mounted on a white pedestal. David Bangura was born in 1955 in Zimbabwe. He started making sculptures in ...
Soapstone
Mid-Century French Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Add sculptural character and an exotic accent to a study, library, or living room with this striking antique hippopotamus figure. Crafted in France circa 1950, the large animal sculp...
Leather
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Brown Item Typ...
Ceramic
African 20th Century Makonde Abstract Figure, Carved Wood Art
Located in Queens, NY
African 20th Century carved wood Makonde abstract figure in Shetani style (Swahili: \"devil\"). Using otherworldly physical traits in 5 forms: human, mammal, fish, bird and reptile, ...
Other
$125Sale Price|50% Off
H 2.5 in W 4.13 in D 1.13 in
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Toronto, ON
Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta Boda in 1975 which was called the “Boda Zoo”. It featured zoo animals such as lions...
Glass
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Dog, English Mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
This heartwarming mid-20th century concrete dog spaniel garden ornament exudes an authentic vintage charm that adds a touch of personality to any outdoor or indoor space. The petite ...
Concrete
TERRACOTTA HIPPOPOTAMUs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large terracotta Hippopotamus, beautiful form of Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758.
Terracotta
Hippo in Leather
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a beautifully created animal figure of a Hippopotomus made in leather by a Belgian craftsman in the 1950's . Animal figures are always popular additions to any room either co...
Leather
$3,490
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
Dusk at Sedgwick Knoll
By James Groleau
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one of eighteen color mezzotints (printed on chine collé) depicting the landscape of coastal Maine. Intimations of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early twentieth century...
Mezzotint
$6,446 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
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.