Sculptures and Carvings
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Horn, Ebony
19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Jade
1880s Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Early 1900s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Spelter
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Spelter
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Sterling Silver
19th Century Indian Early Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Bone, Wood
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
1940s Tibetan Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Steel
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Lacquer
1880s Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Silk, Velvet, Bamboo, Glass, Pine, Gesso
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Clay
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Enamel
1880s Chinese Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Bone
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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.