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Cross Ways
By John Buck
Located in Denver, CO
-compelling work of distinguished American artist John Buck. Buck’s intricate and commanding kinetic wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
The Stroll
By John Buck
Located in Denver, CO
-compelling work of distinguished American artist John Buck. Buck’s intricate and commanding kinetic wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Motion Study: Books as Birds, contemporary, sculpture, kinetic, green, red
By Jim Jenkins
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sculpture made with aluminum, wood, and books. This piece measures 22” x 22” x 18” and features four birds
Category
2010s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media
The Little Chair, contemporary, sculpture, kinetic, red, yellow, metal.
By Jim Jenkins
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jim Jenkins’ “The Little Chair” is a contemporary, kinetic, electronic motor-operated sculpture
Category
Early 2000s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, LED Light, Mixed Media
"Streaming Obelisk" pedestal kinetic sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
-sized kinetic sculpture "Streaming Obelisk." The mixed media piece is made of carved, burned and stained
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Bronze, Gold
Two Chairs and a House Divided, contemporary, sculpture, blue, yellow, kinetic
By Jim Jenkins
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sculpture made with wood, aluminum, lead and timed motors. This piece measures 29” x 36” x 25” and features
Category
2010s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Mixed Media
"Gravity of Clouds" indoor kinetic sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
This playful, interactive pedestal sculpture is a delicate balance of lava stone, carved wood, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Joseph Burlini Kinetic Sculpture Rainbow Machine #2
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an enameled and steel sculpture. The top element swings back and forth like a pendulum
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ronn Jaffe Kinetic Sculpture "Homage to Rauschenberg" 2003 Unique
By Ronn Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 2003 unique, one of a kind, lifesize Kinetic sculpture-‘Homage to Rauschenberg’ designed by noted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Rubber, Wood
Dance Kinetic Sculpture - in natural fiber, blue, brown, yellow, purple
By Sagarminaga Atelier
Located in Bilbao, PV
Dance. A sculpture in an illusory dance that revels in perspective; each extremity is a half of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Radimafungle Remission
By Charles Clary
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles Clary uses paper to create a world of fiction that challenges the viewer to step into his constructed reality. The method he uses to layer the paper builds shapes of land for...
Category
2010s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Sven Petersen KInetic Rosewood Sculpture, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosewood kinetic sculpture by Sven Petersen for SAAP. The rosewood ball moves back and forth after
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
70
s Kinetic Wood Sculpture by Margery Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Kinetic Wood Sculpture that can float in a variety of directions reminiscent of the style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Kinetic sculpture with wood base. Made in USA, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Hanging Mid Century Fiber and Wood Kinetic Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Hanging mid-century fiber and wood kinetic sculpture. Unsigned, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Joseph Burlini Kinetic Sculpture
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Joseph Burlini kinetic sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Lucite and Wood Danish Kinetic Atomic Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern Danish ebonized wood base and mustard yellow Lucite kinetic sculpture moves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden... after Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden,, after Bertoia.. Signed and dated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Dennis Stewart Copper Kinetic Sculpture
By Dennis Stewart
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful large kinetic sculpture by the noted artist Dennis Stewart. Crafted out of copper and
Category
20th Century American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Kinetic Sculpture by Michael Cutler
By Michael Cutler
Located in North Miami, FL
A kinetic sculpture of brass signed and dated by Michael Cutler.
Early works by Cutler were done
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Painted Wood
Welded Metal Kinetic Figurative Sculpture by William Accorsi
By William Accorsi
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and sophisticated sculpture was realized by the esteemed American artist William
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pal Kepenyes, Tree, Brutalist Kinetic Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare Brutalist style Kinetic sculpture by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The organic
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Skokie, IL
Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré
An early and rare form 1960s fun and colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Jeremy Leichman
Middle Management,
Spinning Kinetic Sculpture
By Jeremy Leichman
Located in Astoria, NY
A surreal kinetic sculpture by contemporary artist Jeremy Leichman. As seen in the artist's 2008
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wood sculpture by Ben Ormenese
By Ben Ormenese
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sculpture made of black painted wood and metal pedestal. Good overall condition, howeverap resents
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Butterflies Kinetic Sculpture in Enameled Copper by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical butterflies Kinetic sculpture in enameled copper by Curtis Jere, not signed but we had
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Stacked Wood Block Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture composed of painted wood blocks with enameled metal base and brass details.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
1880s Wood Grain Element as Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s wood grain element as sculpture. Tall, primitive wood can be placed indoors or outdoors.
Category
Antique 1880s French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood and Metal Hanging Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
metal hoops. The welded structure suggests movement, giving a kinetic quality to the oak balls while
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$995 / item
Michael Ince Mobil Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
but feel everything. Michael Ince is an artist noted for his reclaimed Wood sculptures, Mobiles, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bentwood
"Rhombic" Articulated Wood Sculpture by Naef Swiss
Located in Geneva, CH
"Rhombic" articulated wood sculpture by Xavier de Clippelair.
Produced by Naef Swiss, 1990
Category
1990s Swiss Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Midcentury Coke Wood Bottle Puzzle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very unique wood puzzle coke bottle circa 1970s, Game for kids and adults a conversation piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Lacquered Wood with Modern Iron Base with Movement
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture in lacquered wood with modern iron base with movement.
Category
2010s Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculpture in Lacquered Wood with Modern Iron Base with Movement
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture in Lacquered Wood with Modern Iron Base with Movement.
Category
2010s Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Unique Sculpture by Kneip
By Kneip
Located in New York, NY
Unique copper and steel sculpture by the artists Jørgen Platou Willumsen and Stian Korntved Ruud of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculp...
Materials
Copper, Metal, Steel
1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A metal clock sculpture from France, assembled from 19th century clock mechanisms. This curious
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ornate Asian Marionette Mobile Puppet Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
piece measures 23" tall. Hand crafted with carved wood jointed parts, ornate elaborate cloth garments
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Silk, String, Wood
Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972
By Otto Monestier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This dynamic woman torso sculpture EVA is made of 55 different sized chromed plastic discs that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wood Door Harp by Interpur
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful vintage door harp. Made to hang on the inside of a front door so that each time the door is opened, the door harp will play a sweet musical chord. Blue with a lovely hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
MASK Sculpture by Bruno Chersicla, Signed Limited Edition 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Interactive sculpture by Bruno Chersicla (1937-2013), titled "MASK", made of wood and designed with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique American Folk Art Canada Goose Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American folk art Canada goose sculpture on stand. Canvas and wood construction with faux paint
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Modern Lacquered Wooden Sculpture with Iron Base and Movement
Located in Marbella, ES
Modern lacquered wooden sculpture with iron base and movement.
Category
2010s Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Modern Lacquered Wooden Sculpture with Iron Base and Movement
Located in Marbella, ES
Modern lacquered wooden sculpture with iron base and movement.
Category
2010s Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Modern Wooden Sculpture with Black Lacquered Movement with Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Modern Wooden Sculpture with Black Lacquered Movement with Base
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Geometric Sculptures by Memento-Mori, Paris, France
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 12, these 5 mounted geometric sculptures are by Memento-Mori in Paris, France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Grand Tour Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Metal
Bronze Three-Bell FreeStanding Garden Sculpture, James Mont , Asian Inspired
By James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
outdoor sculpture 5.5' high featuring three cast bronze bells hanging from patinaed wood with original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Adam Henderson Red Bullet in Wood, Wire and Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adam Henderson red bullet in wood, wire and cord. Humorous red bullet passes through bulls eye with
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wire
1970s Mod Wire Table Sculpture Orange Lacquer Style of Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
diameter
Abstract interactive moving sculpture with flexible wires and wood accents orange lacquer finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Sculpture of a Dragon as a Decorative Weathervane
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very decorative gilt metal sculpture of a winged dragon mounted on a cylindrical pole super-imposed
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Adam Henderson TOTEM #5 in Poly-Chromed Wood, Cord and Wire
By Adam Henderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adam Henderson TOTEM #5 in ploy-chromed wood, cord and wire. Henderson's TOTEM #5 teeters on a cord
Category
2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Wood Mannequin from Kanton, China circa 1900 Original Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
Wood mannequin from Kanton, China circa 1900 original painting
Wood mannequin partly original
Category
20th Century Chinese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Eleven Wooden Models for Teaching, Italy, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A box containing a group of 11 geometric solids made of ebonized black lacquered solid wood
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coastal Carved Anchor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage coastal carved wall sculpture. A chic rustic anchor with a beautiful patina from
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Abaci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Japanese abaci. Each abacus is sold separately.
Original paint. Colorful.
The top measures 40 x 10 x 2 inches thick and the bottom measures 45 x 11.5 x 2 inches thick.
These ...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$890 / item
Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style.
Unique piece, handmade by the artist
Wood and metal.
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style.
Unique piece, handmade by the artist
Wood and metal.
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Carriage Wheel
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Vintage carriage wheel.
Category
20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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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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