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Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Century, Hand crafted from wood and plaster sections detailed in gesso and hand painted. In completely
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece
Offered for sale is a very tall vintage hand woven and knotted Macramé pendant hanging. This decorative piece is...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Carved model windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
Category
20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century Wooden Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century wooden columns
Beautiful 17th century columns carved in wood with a geometric
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Antique 17th Century French Rococo Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$772 / set
Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
before.
The door is made of fine wood and very durable, with clear scratches and wear, but this is what
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,852 Sale Price
20% Off
French Tailor
s Mannequin, early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
oiled.
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood and its history as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Decoy Bird in Original Paint, 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine French decoy bird in original paint, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Made of handcarved and handpainted wood with handforged metal helmet. Manufactured in Sicilli late 19th
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,110 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Located in Delft, NL
of wood, plastic and glass
Made by Araun Gordijn born in 1947 Amsterdam
Hand made objects
The fuel
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Late 20th Century Dutch American Classical Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Memphis Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Memphis stabile mobile by frederik Smits
Handmade by the artist. Unique piece
Perfect condition.
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,209
19th Century Skein Swift
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome 19th century swift with beautiful fruitwood base on ball feet and matching turned acorn finial, brass centre rod and wooden collapsible ribs with original silk ties. Used ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$3,900
19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist
s Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
object for collectors of early artist tools, folk sculpture, or French provincial antiques!
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Mobiles and Kinetic Sc...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
can be seen through scratches, scuffs and faded patina to the wood. Only the main central part of this
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Antique 1870s European Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remote control. It has not been...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1980 Italy Wood Abstract Kinetic Sculpture
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
known Italian artist Bruno Chersicla.
This is a kinetic abstract sculpture, most of the artworks of
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Kinetic Metal Owl Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the whimsical charm of this Vintage Boho Kinetic Owl Sculpture, a delightful piece of folk
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY. Limited edition sculpture. Kinetic Op Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Madrid, Madrid
YAACOV AGAM - INFINITY TRANSPARENCY
Date of creation: 2017
Medium: Colored acrylic panels and wood
Category
2010s Op Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Totem Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Abstract Kinetic sculpture by Edison Parra, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
always a plastic research in composition resulting into Geometric - Kinetic sculptures and reliefs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Mid Century Kinetic Spider in Web Sculpture, Metal
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique kinetic sculpture of a hand painted stone and metal spider in her web. Mounted to a rustic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1980 Italy Kinetic Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
known Italian artist Bruno Chersicla.
This is a kinetic abstract sculpture, most of the artworks of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scabious - Minimalist Light Reflecting Wall Sculpture Colorful Kinetic Patterns
By Chris Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chris Wood’s "Scabious" is a dichroic glass light sculpture that radiates a mesmerizing interplay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
Yaacov Agam — Abstract Kinetic Silkscreen on Glass, Signed and Numbered 25/27
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Yaacov Agam — Abstract Kinetic Silkscreen on Glass, Signed and Numbered 25/27
Dimensions: W 33 × H
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Table Chromointerference - Harmonie A
By Carlos Cruz-Diez
Located in PARIS, FR
vivid studies of color, light, pattern, and perception helped pioneer kinetic and Op art. The artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Untitled
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely
Untitled
Acrylic on wood
27 x 15 in
Ed. EA
Category
Late 20th Century Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
$31,000
Felhoe
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely
Felhoe, 1989
Double-sided acrylic on wood
Ed. of 100
16 x 16 x 2 in
Category
Late 20th Century Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
$25,000
Columna
Located in PARIS, FR
The sculptures are geometrical spatial structures in which colour and vibrations float in space and
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Late 20th Century Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Quand Les Montagnes se Rencontrent - When Mountains Meet
Located in Rye, NY
Josse’s creative approach as an artist revels in the concept of his works through their effluence. His works are captivating, revealing motifs and enigmatic beings living life intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Varnish, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Graphite
Méfie-Toi Des Hommes - Beware of Men
Located in Rye, NY
Josse’s creative approach as an artist revels in the concept of his works through their effluence. His works are captivating, revealing motifs and enigmatic beings living life intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Varnish, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Graphite
Price Upon Request
Pousse-Moi - Push Me
Located in Rye, NY
Josse’s creative approach as an artist revels in the concept of his works through their effluence. His works are captivating, revealing motifs and enigmatic beings living life intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Varnish, Acrylic, Watercolor, Wood Panel, Graphite
Price Upon Request
De Retour À La Maison - Back at Home
Located in Rye, NY
Josse’s creative approach as an artist revels in the concept of his works through their effluence. His works are captivating, revealing motifs and enigmatic beings living life intens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Varnish, Wood Panel, Plaster, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite
Price Upon Request
An OP-ART Panel by CHARLES GIANFERRARI
L
OEUF CENTRE D
ETUDES, France 1970
By L
Oeuf Centre d’Etudes, Charles Gianferrari
Located in PARIS, FR
A wide, authentic and unique optical wood panel, Abstract Geometric, Op-Art, Kinetic composition of
Category
Vintage 1970s European Kinetic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Kinetic Ingo Maurer
Ilo Ilu
Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingo Maurer for Ingo Maurer GmbH, kinetic light sculpture model 'Ilo Ilu', steel, wood, plastic
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
$3,450 / item
Limbus Kinetic Light Sculpture by Studio Lampent
Located in Geneve, CH
Limbus kinetic light sculpture by Studio Lampent
Limited edition
Dimensions: W 34 x D 13 x H 44
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,961 / item
Ingo Maurer - Kinetic light sculpture model
Ilo Ilu
, Germany, 1986
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ingo Maurer
Ingo Maurer for Ingo Maurer GmbH.
Kinetic light sculpture model 'Ilo Ilu', steel, wood
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare Kinetic Spiral Light Sculpture from Werner Epstein, 1972
By Werner Epstein
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1972 / light sculpture / Werner Epstein / Inter Neo / Aluminum, wood / Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Werner Epstein kinetic light sculpture, Exhibited Salon Des Artistes, Paris, 1972
By Werner Epstein
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
PLEASE refer to the uloaded video of this light sculpture in operation, it creates a stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
$5,200 Sale Price
38% Off
"Shame Spiral" Hand Crafted Mosaic Kinetic Wall Hanging Sculpture with Oil Paint
By Sarah Detweiler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
)" is an original piece by Sarah Detweiler and is a hand crafted oil and mirror mosaic hanging sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Man With Horses, " a Relief Print signed by John Buck
By John Buck
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Buck, known mainly for his kinetic wood and bronze sculptures, has also made important print
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in Sharon, CT
Thonet manufactured this object (11022) around the turn of the century and was illustrated in their 1904 catalog (see photo). In 1917 Duchamp hung one from the ceiling of his New Yor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mariano Carrera Kinetic Sculpture
By Mariano Carrera
Located in Brussels, BE
Mariano Carrera "Double Pendule" kinetic sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Burlini "Outer Limits" Kinetic Sculpture
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted on a Lucite and wood base this sculpture is mesmerizing when in motion.
Category
20th Century American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Kinetic Metal Sculpture by Joseph A. Burlini
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in Hollywood, FL
Rare 1970s Joseph Burlini metal wire abstract kinetic sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sisyphus Mini Executive Tabletop Kinetic Art
Located in Malibu, CA
The Mini Executive is kinetic art merged with luxury design. Assembled with premium quality
Category
2010s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Walnut
$890 / item
Sisyphus Mini Limited Edition Tabletop Kinetic Art
Located in Malibu, CA
The Limited Editions showcase cutting edge exploration of algorithmic design, producing artfully carved wooden bowls which hold your Sisyphus machine. These are the first editions of...
Category
2010s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood
$1,290 / item
Handmade Articulated Wood Automoton Figural Doll Sculpture-Collectible Curiosity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
leather oversize hands and nose, wood articulated body painted black. Face Painted in fantastical style
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pop Art Wall Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique Pop Art 3D red flower wall sculpture.
Absolutely spectacular.
Dimensions: 113 x 113 x 15
Category
Vintage 1970s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Twisting by Soo Joo
Hanging Wooden Sculpture
By Soo Joo Studio
Located in New York, NY
tension within fifty twisted strips of wood. The process for creating this work involved a continuous
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Twisting by Soo Joo
Hanging Wooden Sculpture
By Soo Joo Studio
Located in New York, NY
tension within fifty twisted strips of wood. The process for creating this work involved a continuous
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sound System One Alex Earl Complete Sound System
By Alex Earl
Located in Collingwood, AU
being a powerful piece of sculpture.
The system includes:
Solid timber horn loudspeakers in
Category
2010s Australian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$65,000 / set
Childs Swing Cart, Germany, 1956
By Hans Brockhage, Siegfried Lenz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Creative child care design by student Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä under the supervision of Mart Stam during his Visual Arts seminar in Dresden. The example presented here is a fi...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Rubber, Wood
I Ain
t Much For Book Learnin
, contemporary, sculpture, kinetic, wood, metal
By Jim Jenkins
Located in Santa Monica, CA
art”. He has curated four kinetic sculpture exhibitions in Southern California. Jenkins has exhibited
Category
2010s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Found Objects
Sensitiva, Kinetic Sculpture, Abstract Art, Wood, Pastel Colors
By Bruno Munari
Located in Milano, IT
is a light kinetic sculpture, composed of simple materials such as wood and steel, slightly moving in
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Thread, Wood, Acrylic
Mural installation, wood sculpture, kinetic, Origines Antipodes 22
By Pascal Pierme
Located in New York, NY
-metallic surfaces. He works with a variety of precious woods and creates sculptures that express the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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Kinetic Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of kinetic wood sculpture for your home. An item from our selection of kinetic wood sculpture — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of kinetic wood sculpture now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of kinetic wood sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of kinetic wood sculpture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of kinetic wood sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Joseph A. Burlini, Derick Pobell and Curtis Jere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Kinetic Wood Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of kinetic wood sculpture at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Kinetic Wood Sculpture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
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