Sculptures and Carvings
1940s Japanese Edo Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Maple
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Soapstone
1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Silk
1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Olive
2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Other
2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Coral, Bronze
2010s American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Other
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Olive
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Malachite
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
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.