Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Silk
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Sudanese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
1960s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Copper
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Coconut
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ebony
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Thai Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Agate
1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Slate
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Coral, Bronze
1960s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
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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