$1,800
H 20.75 in W 26 in D 7.75 in
Mid-Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Whitewashed Wooden Monkey Sculpture
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a carved wooden monkey sculpture, this piece brings together folk tradition and sculptural artistry in a strikingly playful form.
Hardwood
Finely Carved Wooden Monkey Butler / Servant
Located in Dallas, TX
a finely carved wooden monkey butler / servant / footman figure on stand, glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, once held a tray in its outstretched arms / hands (missing / lost to time...
Wood
$1,168
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Carved Wooden Relief Depicting an Anthropomorphic Monkey, France
Located in Leuven , BE
Carved Wooden Relief Depicting an Anthropomorphic Monkey, France A carved wooden relief depicting an anthropomorphic monkey shown frontally, seated in a hieratic posture.
Fruitwood
carved wooden wall light representing a sitting monkey
Located in grand Lancy, CH
carved wooden wall light representing a sitting monkey
Wood
$433Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.74 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
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
Set of 3 Mid-century Danish Wooden Apes Monkey Figures
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wooden monkey figures for restoration. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-...
Wood
$180
H 4.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.88 in
Danish Vintage Kay Bojesen Style Wooden Monkey Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming mid-century modern wooden monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen, featuring articulated limbs connected with rope joints that allow for playful posing and movement. With its e...
Wood
$210
H 7.63 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Danish Vintage Kay Bojesen Style Wooden Monkey - Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming mid-century modern wooden monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen, featuring articulated limbs connected with rope joints that allow for playful posing and movement. With its e...
Wood
$190
H 7.38 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Danish Vintage Kay Bojesen Style Wooden Monkey - Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming mid-century modern wooden monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen, featuring articulated limbs connected with rope joints that allow for playful posing and movement. With its e...
Wood
$1,480
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Metal Monkey on a Wooden Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith, Features the form of a Monkey Crafted in Cast Metal and Siver in tone, Wooden Base wit...
Metal, Silver
Wooden Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A reproduction of the famous Kay Bojesen toy monkey, originally designed in Denmark in the 1930s. This one is crafted from reclaimed teak and limba wood and is a playful, sculptural ...
Teak
Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Wooden sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’, a symbol of oriental origin that conveys the philosophy of ‘I don't see, I don't hear, I don't speak’.
Wood
Japanese Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Seated, holding a honeycomb with a wasp sitting on it, this intricately carved monkey is inlaid with glass eyes. Signed.
Wood
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H 15.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Mid Century Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Monkeys - Hear, Say, Speak No Evil
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the wisdom and whimsy of these Mid Century Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey Sculptures, embodying the “Hear, See, Speak No Evil” motif.
Wood
Wooden Sculpture of a Monkey and Her Infant
Located in Astoria, NY
A sculpture of a monkey holding a peach in one hand and her baby in another. Carved out of wood. Despite some signs of wear to the wood, the sculpture remains in good vintage conditi...
Wood
1970s Iron Sculpture of Monkey and Baby with Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Iron Sculpture of Monkey and Baby with Wooden Base
Iron
Large Mid-Century Thai Wooden Monkey
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This mid-century carved wooden monkey is an extraordinary piece. The body is made of massive hardwood, showing some cracks and some parts are missing such as pieces of the feet, ears...
Wood
Vintage Danish Wooden Monkey by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lisse, NL
Famous Danish old monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen. This teakwood design monkey has movable head, arms and legs and it is in good condition. It is 8 inches in height and worldwide ...
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three Monkeys' Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...
Wood
Carved Wooden Painted and Gilt Statue of a Seated Monkey
Located in London, by appointment only
Nicholas Wells antiques is pleased to offer this naturalistically carved figure of a seated monkey wearing a carved giltwood cloak and perched on a rocky plinth, with his hand out ho...
Giltwood
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H 52.5 in W 14 in D 24 in
Large Italian Carved Wooden Monkey Serving Figure with Cabot Family Provenance
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderfully detailed carved large wooden dressed monkey serving figure sitting on rocks, with glass eyes, gilt highlights, and great overall patina. Italian in origin, probably dat...
Glass, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Vintage large hand-Carved wooden Three Wise Monkeys set Edo-Period Style
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Hand-Carved Japanese Wooden "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil" Monkey Statue Set – Edo-Period Style Add a touch of Japanese heritage and timeless wisdom to your home with th...
Wood
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H 7.5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Kay Bojesen Cute Wooden Flexible Figurine Monkey Toy in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Kay Bojesen charming vintage Mid-Century Modern teak wood an adorable monkey toy flexible figurine Denmark 1960s vintage Teak and blonde wood materials. Stamped by Maker. Original ...
Teak
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H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1980s Wooden Handcarved Set of the "Three Wise Monkeys" Plus a Fourth One
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand carved in wood set composed by the "three wise monkeys" plus a fourth one. hand carved in wood, these sculptures represent a Japanise pictorial principle that represents the p...
Wood
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H 55.52 in W 11.42 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Carved Mahogany Monkey Sculpture Sitting on a Rock
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very rare 19th century Italian mahogany carved wooden sculpture of a monkey sitting on a rock base.
Mahogany
Carved Wooden Monkey Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century carved wooden monkey with attitude finished with a distressed, and time worn look. Featuring a curious, removable tail and an overall Primitive tribal vibe.
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H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey Sculpture, Teak and Limba, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden monkey designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Its made from solid teak and limba wood. It features articulated limbs, removable head and movable arms and legs. This example was manu...
Teak
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H 17.7 in W 21.25 in D 4 in
Antique Chinese Table Gong Held Up by Two Hand Carved Wooden Monkey Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and striking (no pun intended) Chinese bronze or brass gong with etched dragons. This hand-crafted and sizeable Chinese table gong from the turn of the century (circa 1900) is ...
Brass
Large Carved Wooden Monkey with Young
Located in Rochester, NY
A large scale hand carved wooden adult monkey cradling a young monkey. Beautiful aged old patina and color to dense heavy wood - direct from the private collection of retired decorat...
Wood
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H 8.47 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Wooden Sculpture “Fuku Saru” (Lucky Monkey) by Nakanishi Hiroka (中西弘馨)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A bold and charming wooden sculpture of a monkey, titled 「福申」(“Fuku Saru” – Lucky Monkey), created by the Japanese artist Nakanishi Hiroka (中西弘馨).
Wood
Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's
By Zoo Line
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Wooden Monkey By Zoo-Line, Japan 1960's
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three monkeys' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Wood
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H 8 in W 5 in D 1 in
Collection of 5 Articulated Wooden Monkeys/Toys/Sculptures in Style of Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So cute small collection of toys/sculptures of monkeys in wood. These pieces were made in Japan in the style of Kay Bojesen.
Wood
Vintage Monumental Boho Hand Carved Wooden Monkeys - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of monumental wooden carved monkeys. Beautiful detail work with loads of great patina from time. A charming pair sure to add a flash of fun to any space. Acquired fro...
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Monkey and Peach' Edo Era 1800s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Edo period 1800s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on ...
Wood
Venetian Carved Wooden Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Collection of Decorator Rose Cumming
Wood
19th Century Carved Wooden Figure of an Upright Walking Monkey
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful 19th century carved wooden monkey in upright walking form with hinged arms that move up and down to hold calling cards on a tray (tray missing). In original finish with gla...
Glass, Wood
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY. Edo period.
Located in London, GB
A MAGNIFICENT WOODEN NETSUKE OF A MONKEY. Edo period. A netsuke of a monkey seating in a leisurely manner, extremely realistically carved with a great expression on his face,the ...
Boxwood
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H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Bulu Tribe Carved Wooden Monkey, African Animal, Tribal Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A large, impressive and characterful carved timber monkey by the Bulu tribe of Cameroon and surrounds. The adult monkey is holding a baby, suggesting this might be symbolic of fertil...
Wood
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture, In Black & Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture in Black & Gold This large 1980s crouching monkey sculpture in black is a striking representation of Pop Art from the era, blending playf...
Composition
19th Century Italian Carved Monkey Butler
Located in Bradenton, FL
A finely carved wooden monkey butler figure on stand, glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, made to hold a tray in its outstretched arms / hands, Italian early 19th century. A rare find.
Wood
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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