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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
Terracotta Art Deco Figurine of a Fish by R. Rodes
Located in Montreal, QC
Terracotta Art Deco figurine of a fish signed R Rodes.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of energy and élan, this rare sculpture by Waylande Gregory, dating from the 1940s, depicts a zebra in mid-air, looking behind with elegant unconcern. The ceramic form is glazed in a lovely off-white glaze, and is mounted on a dark-stained walnut plinth. Gregory was a renowned a WPA sculpture...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Fawn" Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of brown and gold, this very rare sculpture depicting a spotted fawn was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Four Miniature Figures in Various Metals, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four miniature figures in various metals, early 1900s.
Two elephants, Scottie and Pekingese.
In good condition with fine patina.
Measures: Largest...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Elephant Sculpture on Black Marble
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco elephant sculpture called elephant attack. Plated in polished nickel on black marble base.
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze Cat Bookends
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of Art Deco, patinated bronze bookends in the form of stylized, stretching cats.
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Figure of Diana by Georg Wrba, 1900
By Georg Wrba
Located in New York, NY
Georg Wrba (1872-1939)
A Bronze Figure of Diana, 1900, inscribed 'WRBA' (on top of the base) and 'GUSS C. LEYRER. MUNCHEN' (on top of the base).
Li...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Style Mid-Century Stylized Racoon Sculpture Anthracite
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, stylized racoon sculpture.
We have had this beautifully stylized racoon for a number of years now, but we never had it up for sale. We...
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20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large & Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good quality carved ram bookends.
Anyone who has ever witnessed two rams taking each other on in a battle for dominance, knows the amount of force that goes into these f...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Lucite, Teak
French Art Deco Bronze Panther by Robert
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French Art Deco Bronze signed H. Robert, two playing panthers, France, 1930s. Very large, very heavy (about 30kg). On marble base.
We offer d...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan
By Roman Bronze Works, Walter Rotan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb Modernist model of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan (1912-2001) with a very dark verdigris patina.
Cast at the Roman Bronze Works in the 1930s or 1940s.
The bronze is stamped Roman Bronze Corp. NY to the reverse and bears an integral signature in the plinth.
Rotan was an important 20th century American sculptor. A student of Albert Laessle, Rotan's work is held in public and private collections throughout the country. During his lifetime, his work was exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Art.
A similar gazelle is incorporated into his sculpture installed at Brookgreen Gardens.
References include Beartrice Gilman Proske's 1968 book...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wienerberger Ceramics Bookholder Showing Pegasus, circa 1925s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of Wienerberger ceramics bookholder showing pegasus.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe
By Else Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure riding a horse was sculpted by Else Bach for the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in the 1920s-1930s. Bach is best kn...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Big Sculpted Wood Monkey, Beginning 20th Century European Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big sculpted wood monkey. Beginning 20th century European work.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Floor Lamp La Tentation After Edgar Brandt, Stamped, France, 1970
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Lamp "La Tentation" iconic creation of the French designer Edgar Brandt, who is known for his fabulous designs during the 1920s. This lamp is characterize...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Swallow Sculpture Signed Ruchot
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture in silvered bronze the flight of the swallow signed Ruchot.
On a portor marble base.
Iin perfect condition.
Length: 18 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height: 22,5 cm
Weight:2,7...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Daum Nancy, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by DAUM - 1930s.
The rare Daum Nancy ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of this renowned French glass manufacturer. This signed table lamp skilfully combines the charm of the Art Deco style with the beauty of wrought iron and floral...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Animal Sculpture of Two Panthers Grooming Their Fur France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Animal sculpture of two panthers grooming their fur
Sculpture made of spelter (French: Régule), with original green patina
Multi-part base with portormarble
Original Art Déco, Fran...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Sculpture, Animal Bronze by J.Brault, Early 20th Century.
By Brault
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Animal bronze by J.Brault, Early 20th century.
Animal bronze by J.Brault, early 20th century, representing an elephant and its young, marble base, Art Deco.
H: 31cm, W:...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vallauris French Art Deco Ceramic Antelope 1930s
By René Buthaud
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Art Deco ceramic antelope, Vallauris, France, 1930s. In the style of René Buthaud, Charles Vyse, Edouard Cazaux. Width : 17"(43cm), Height: 9.4...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Style Bronze Gazelle on Stepped Base after Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco style bronze gazelle on stepped base after Pierre le Faguays in dark patina. Elevate your interior with this exquisite Art Deco-style bronze gazelle sculpture, reminiscen...
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20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Saint. Clement Style Art Deco French Panther In Green Glazed Ceramic
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Spec...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Panther by Luc / Lucien Alliot
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A highly collectable Art Deco bronze Panther by Luc ( Lucien Alliot ) signed to the back of the tail, stamped bronze.
Beautifully preserved, original, dark brown (nearly black) pat...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Very Rare Porcelain Bird by Jacques Adnet, Art Deco, France, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare porcelain sculpture representing a stylized bird by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) and manufactured by Gérard, Dufraissex et Abbot porcelain company based in Limoges for Compagn...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Table Lamp Elephant Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco elephant sculpture table lamp - 1930s.
This unique, original table lamp captivates with its simple, no-nonsense Art Deco design. It was designed in the style of Art Deco,...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Two Pierre Chenet Walking Polar Bear Bonze Sculptures
By Chenet
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Magnificent and moving sculptures of mother and child polar bears by the french sculptur Pierre Chenet.
A perfect example of the the admiration of animal sculptures in the Art Dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Carl Schultz Luster Pottery Lion Sculpture, 1970s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Carl Schultz Luster pottery lion sculpture. It has a unique modernist in luster pottery. It is artist signed C. Schultz and dated 1979.
...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Art Deco Panther Signed Plagnet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930 in chocolate patina spelter on a marble base signed on the Plagnet terrace
Measures: Length: 60cm
Width: 18cm
Height: 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Glass with Blue Patina, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Soucis" made in clear and frosted with blue patina by René Lalique in 1931.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition.
Measures: height: 8.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Colossal Art Deco Sèvres sculpture of a white pheasant in earthenware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal Art Deco Sèvres sculpture of a white pheasant in earthenware.
Stylish and decorative sculpture of impressive quality.
1930s.
Stamped MNF (Ma...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Art Deco Carved Marble & Alabaster Polar Bear Motif Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Art Deco carved marble & alabaster polar bear motif lamp.
Italy, Circa 1930s.
A unique period Art Deco whimsical carved marble and alabast...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Venini Tyra Lundgren Murano Fully Signed Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare antique Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to designer Tyra Lundgren for ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by Marcel-Andre Bouraine
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze bookends by Marcel-Andre Bouraine, circa 1930, modelled as seated Marabou Storks, on stepped marble b...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Dancer Sculpture in Spelter, Folie by Denis, Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Sculpture dancing lady “Folie”
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Maurice et Marcel Denis”, signed
Original Max Le Verrier, signed
Art Deco style, France
Material...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Shoe Horn with Bronze Serpent, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant long shoe horn set with a stylised snake in bronze twisting around the center pole. It can be wall hung in your entrance. It was cast in Denmark circa 1930-40, probably by N....
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Superb French Art Deco Greyhound Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Unique and rare French Art Deco Greyhound dog, large size sculpture in ivory color, in a very good condition. Beautiful line, movements and wonderfu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Austrian Sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Deco patinated and polychromed bronze sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zack of a Native American Indian with a feather headdress riding a top a running horse. The sc...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde France 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges van de Voorde, Belgian artist who worked in France. Signed and with founders' seal. Lovely green patina, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
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.