Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Afghan Other Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
18th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Teak, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1940s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
18th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
18th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Chinese Tang Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Quartz, Alabaster
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
19th Century Burmese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
1950s Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
18th Century German Gothic Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1920s Japanese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Other
1960s Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
16th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
Early 20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Agate, Rock Crystal
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Asian Sculptures and Carvings for Your Home Decor
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
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