Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Acrylic
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Textile, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Lapis Lazuli
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Birch
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Lava
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Elm, Lacquer
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Chinese Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings
Limestone
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
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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