Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Clay
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic, Porcelain
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1960s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Ebony
19th Century Balinese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
1930s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Resin
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century South Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
19th Century Balinese Folk Art Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
1950s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
1940s Primitive Vintage Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Brass
Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Sculptures and Carvings
Stone
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art 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.