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Art Deco Animal Sculptures

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
1930s Art Deco Polar Bear in Cracked Turquoise Ceramic by Edouard Cazaux
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Turquoise cracked glazed polar bear designed by Edouard Cazaux French ceramist and sculptor know as DAX
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Greyhound on Marble, ca 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Exquisite French Art Deco sculpture of a Greyhound standing on a marble base made in France (marked on the inside of the leg) ca.1920s. Patinated bronze spelter on a Marble and Onyx ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Spelter

1930 Angelo Biancini SCI Italian Ceramic Sculpture Red Pottery Fishes
Located in Brescia, IT
Earthenware Fishes sculpture Mod. 1511 Angelo Biancini SCI Laveno 1938 Excellent condiction literature: Angelo Biancini tra Faenza e Laveno: ceramiche 1937-1940.   
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Heron Bird and Cattails Chrome Sculpture with Glass Fish Bowl Aquarium
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare Art Deco piece featuring a crane or heron walking amongst a group of cattails while watching fish in the water. The bowl is decorated with an etched frosted glass scene which is...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Chrome

Pesce Scorfano Sculpture Blue Glazed by Guido Cacciapuoti, Italy, 1930
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular sculpture by Pesce Scorfano made in the 1930s in blue glazed stucco attributed to the great Italian sculptor Guido Cacciapuoti (1892-1953).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs
By Menneville
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs Beautifully cast pair of borzoi dogs with good detail and well-aged patina. They are cast in spelter with a cold painted green fin...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco bronze sculpture two panthers signed by Michel Decoux 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture two panthers signed by Michel Decoux. Bronze, black patina on a Black marble base with green onyx inlay. France 1920. This model is illustrated on page 29...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

WHW Hagenauer Art Deco Bronze Felix The Cat Austria Miniature Figurine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish and stylized miniature of Felix the cat by Werkstatte Haugenauer Wien, made in Austria. Very charming and beautifully made of bronze, signed on...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Glass Sculpture Paperweight "Bison" by Lalique
Located in Vienna, AT
A bison glass sculpture made of clear and frosted glass. Made in the 1970s by Lalique in Paris.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Art Deco Era Pierre Jules "P.J." Mene 1810-1879 Bronze Greyhound Sculptures
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful pair of bronze greyhound sculptures on marble created by sculptor Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879). Impressed signed "P.J. MEN...
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Late 19th Century Antique Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Running Dog" Packard Car Mascot, 1933. Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A "Running Dog" Packard Car Mascot / Hood Ornament , 1933, Automobilia Detailed silhouette in silvered brass, 5 inches long, mounted over a lucite base. Si...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Hand Carved Bear Figure with Glass Eyes, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hand carved bear sculpture with glass eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. A beautiful and masterfully hand-carved linden-wood figure of a bear,...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile - Automobilia Can be used as a desk paperweight. Very Nice looking. Sandoz (1881-1971) is o...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s. In excellent condition with a fine patina. Marked. Dimensions: H 58 mm x W 43 mm.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Faucon" by René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France 'Faucon' Bouchon de Rad...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Large Size Ducks
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted large size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink and turqu...
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20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Jacques Cartier Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Jacques Cartier horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends. Silvered plated bronze Art Deco h...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare, early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit
Located in Copenhagen, DK
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit. 1920s. Measures: 5.5 x 4.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Art Deco Period Patinated Spelter Sculpture Whippet / Greyhound Dog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A graceful sculpture of a Greyhound / Whippet dog. The dog figurine is made of green patinated spelter (zinc alloy). On a black Belgian marble hexagonal plint. Signed on the back: Fr...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Unique Pair of French Art Deco Style Bookends, Hand-Carved Wooden Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful quality pair of French hand-carved wooden bookends. Made with rare palm wood. These handcrafted bookends will look wonderful to display your favorite books on a nightsta...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Palmwood

Rare Art Deco Table Lamp Alabaster Globe Light with Sculture Bronze Eagle
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is a singular piece, it is not common Table lamp Art Deco marble sphere with interior light with bronze eagle Hollow alabaster sphere with interior light and crowned by a bron...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

1940s Art Deco Heron Table Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray, Cigarette Service
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian midcentury Art Deco style table lamp, ashtray, cigarette service or centre table, by Aldo Tura , in hand carved wood, with metal fusion parts. Parchment lampshade. Working el...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Beech, Walnut

Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Medium Size Ducks
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted medium size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink, and tur...
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20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1970s Composition Sculptural Owl Art Deco Style
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s composition white sculptural owl in Art Deco style.
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Composition

2 Stylized Art Deco Horse Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of two hand carved walnut sculptures of a galloping horse, in profile. Executed by noted American sculptor, craftsman, woodworker, Edig Hackner, of LaCrosse Wisconsin. Mr. H...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen
Located in Louisville, KY
This piece is simply a show stopper when it comes to unique decor finds. It's the piece in your home that guests are drawn to because of its majestic beauty and owners find themselve...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Knud Kyhn Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Puma Sculptural Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stunning Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain sculptural figure of a Puma by renowned animal artist Khud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) conc...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Stunning Early 1900s Modernist Hand-Carved Solid Teakwood Bull with Signature
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing, sizeable and unique bull sculpture. This unique sculpture of a charging bull is totally in a style of its own and it is in excellent condition. This truly is the work of an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Lucite, Teak

Victor PETER '1840-1918' : "Le Lion et le Rat", Bronze Fonte Susse Frère 1910-20
By Victor Peter
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Victor PETER (1840-1918) "Le Lion et le rat" / "The lion and the rat" Epreuve en bronze à patine verte / Dark green patinated bronze sculptu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bird In Flight by Alvan Kote
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Art Deco cast bronze sculpture of a bird flying along the crest of a wave. Signed on the base at the rear of the casting: Alvan Kote.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Ceramic and Wood Antelope by Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Art Deco stoneware sculpture of an antelope enameled in red. Signature engraved: G. Cacciapuoti, stamped “Fabrique en Italie” to the socle, labels to the base. Bibliography: A...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta, Wood

Art Deco Sculpture "La Panthère" by Maurice Prost
Located in Miami, FL
La Panthère is a magnificent animalier sculpture from the Art Deco period. It was made by Maurice Prost an edited by SUSSE Frères fondeurs à Paris. This pi...
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd dog sculpture bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. Dog Animalier Art Deco Sculpture Bookends in Marble and Silvered Metal. Pair of large Silvered Metal Sculptures of two...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Large German porcelain goose by Lorentz Hutschenreuther L.H.S
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Large German Porcelain Goose by Hutschenreuther A.G. Selb Beautiful goose figurine in an imposing pose displaying the glory of nature. Beautifully rend...
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20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookend by Jamar
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Walter Bosse Cat Ring Holder for Hertha Baller Blackened Brass, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Walter Bosse cat ring holder circa 1950's nicely patinated, some brass left from the original finish some scratches and painting it's off as shown.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Sculpture René, Marie-Claude Lalique, Eagle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The history of the Lalique firm begins with René Jules Lalique, who was born in 1860, a French jeweler and master glassmaker. His career can be divided into several key stages: • He ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Art Déco Style Cubist Craquelé Polar Bear , L&v Ceram, France, circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco style cubist craquelé glazed polar bear L&V Ceram, France, circa  1970 Measures: 30 x 14 x 14 cm Conditions: Excellent, no dents o chips.
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of French Hand Carved Wooden Bookends, Bird Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality pair of French hand carved wooden bookends. These beautiful French Art Deco era handcrafted bookends will look great displaying your's or your child's favorite boo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Unicorn the Carousel , 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Cast Iron Cat by Hubley
Located in Stamford, CT
An Art Deco cast iron doorstop in the form of a cat by Hubley Manufacturing Company. Signed "Hubley" on underside.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Art Deco Sculpture of a Roe Deer with Fawn
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco sculpture of a roe deer with fawn on black base.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Spelter

Silvered Bronze Owl Sculpture / Paperweight. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Bronze Owl Sculpture / Paperweight. 1920´s Antique Sculpture / Statue / Paperweight of an owl. The owl is made of silvered bronze, and is perched on a dark, polished marble...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass entitled "Chèvre" by René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco glass paperweight modelled with a frosted glass figure of a charging goat with excellent hand finished detail, raised on clear glass plinth &...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Royal Copenhagen Heron Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Royal Copenhagen blue heron glazed ceramic sculpture. Signed and dated 1938. Crackle glaze, heavy and quite large. Note one imperfection-a chip-see photo.
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Carved Roe Deer Heads Wall Mounts Decoration, Germany, 1930s, Set of Two
Located in Barntrup, DE
Carved Wooden Roe Deer Heads wall mounts decoration, Germany, 1930s, Set of Two This absolutely adorable pair of roe deer heads is hand-carved of...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Ceramic Panther Sculpture Numbered 185 Signed "SC France" St Clément
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco Panther sculpture in beautiful rare metallic green color marked and signed "SC France", Saint Clément France Factories. The piece is characterized by its exquisite craftsma...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture of a fox on marble by F.H. Danvin, France 1973
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1937 / Bronze / Fox / F.H. Danvin / bronze, marble / art deco A stunning art deco bronze of a fox resting on a marble statue by the French artist F.H. Danvin. The bronze is...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Royal Doulton "PENGUIN" flambéed red porcelain figurine 1930
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure made in England. Emperor Penguin Figure in Red and Black Flambe Measures: Height: 15 centimeters Length: 6.5 centimeters Depth: 7 centimeters
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20th Century English Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Sliver Ring Holder Elephant Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful elephant ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to...
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1960s British Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends
Located in Munich, DE
The two beautiful mice have been cast out of spelter and silver plated. The little creatures are playing with a deep red ball made out of bakelite. Mice and balls are mounted on mar...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Carl Milles Bronze Sculpture of Fishes
Located in Malmö, SE
Carl Milles (1875-1955), after, bronze sculpture of three fishes. Marked Millesgården. Great condition. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Carl Milles, whose origina...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Handmade Glazed Porcelain Two Horses Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian sculpture of Art Deco period in handmade glazed porcelain of two galloping horses.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Deco sculpture with three deer on a marble base. Measures: Width:43 cm. Depth:15 cm. Height:37 cm. Weight:10 kg.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble

Art Deco Lion sculpture, black ceramic, 1930's, in the style of Saint-Clément
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco ceramic lion sculpture, 1930's. Black glaze.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Terracotta Lion Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Terracotta lion sculpture. Measures: Width 34 cm. Height 25 cm.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Lalique, Max Le Verrier, Irénée Rochard, and René Lalique. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $60,000 while the average work can sell for $1,837.

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