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8 ft Monumental Abstract Modern Painted Modular Cube Painting Totem Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible stacked cube contemporary geometric sculpture circa 1990s Six individual plywood cubes with each facet painted a unique design and color way Secured with steel pins allow...
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Contemporary Design Sculpture Lull No49 – NONO’s Wooden Totem for Artistic Space
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Design Sculpture Lull No49 – NONO’s Wooden Totem for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No34 Wooden Totem for Interior Design – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No9 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Statement Piece
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No9 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Statement Piece ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Short Standing TOTEM, Rectangular Ovals on Angled Legs in Metallic Glazed Clay
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This shorter "Modern Totem" sculpture consists of softly rectangular rings stacked one on top of
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Matte Black Ceramic TOTEM, Round and Rectangular Forms, Organic Crinkled Cup Top
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
One in a new series of modern TOTEMS consisting of soft round or rectangular forms on small conical
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Joel Escalona s Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Modern Totem, Dark Burned Oak Creation, Still Stand No84 —— Joel Escalona's
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Dark, Modern Totem in Burned Oak, Escalona s Vision, Still Stand No81
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark, Modern Totem in Burned Oak, Escalona's Vision, Still Stand No81 —— Joel Escalona's wooden
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona s Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Creation, Dark Black Solid Wood Totem, Still Stand No84 —— Joel Escalona's wooden
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Geometric Totem / Sculpture Latex Paint Resin XIL-FL B by Paul Sende
By Paul Sende
Located in New York, NY
Totems XIL-FL B by Paul Sende L 5.9" x D 5.9" x H 17.7" Wood, latex paint, polyurethane lacquer
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Latex, Wood, Lacquer

Handcrafted Geometric Totem / Sculpture Latex Paint Resin XIL-FL A by Paul Sende
By Paul Sende
Located in New York, NY
Totems XIL-FL A by Paul Sende L 5.9" x D 5.9" x H 17.7" Wood, latex paint, polyurethane lacquer
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Latex, Wood, Lacquer

White Winged Crown, 4 Part Ceramic TOTEM, Hand Built Sculpture by H. Starcevic
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
A tall, hand built ceramic Modern TOTEM, created by artist Helena Starcevic, this is one in an
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Deco
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No134 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Decor ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No118 Handcrafted Wooden Totem for Contemporary Spaces – Designed by Joel E
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No118 Handcrafted Wooden Totem for Contemporary Spaces – Designed by Joel Escalona
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No112 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Spaces ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No108 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic Interiors
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Esca
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Ore Totem in Iron Blue Pale Turquoise with Platinum by Enemark Thompson
By Enemark Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Ore Totem in iron blue & pale turquoise with platinum' is a unique glass sculpture by the
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Platinum

Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tiki-style carved wooden rack is unique. With its mid-century desert tiki vibe, it's the perfect example of the cool artifacts found on the West Coast. This piece is painstakin...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Ceramic TOTEM Trio, 3 Hand Built Sculptures, Rings on Arc d Legs
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
A trio of 3 hand built ceramic Modern TOTEMs from a series investigating the Totemic form. Each
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Carved Wooden Elegance Still Stand No72: Abstract Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No76: Biomorphic Carved Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Crafted
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No73: Biomorphic Oak Totem by NONO, Modern Escalona Artistry
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Biomorphic Carved Serenity Totem Still Stand No67 by NONO, Escalona Crafted
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Wooden Harmony Still Stand No63: Abstract Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Wooden Elegance Still Stand No65: Carved Totem by NONO, Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Organic Wooden Tranquility Still Stand No57: Carved Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Walnut Elegance Still Stand No53: Organic Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No54: Biomorphic Abstract Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Crafted
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No58: Modern Biomorphic Wooden Totem by NONO, Escalona Designed
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Proud Totem II, a black grey blown textured glass sculpture by Simon Moore
By Simon Moore
Located in London, GB
'Proud Totem II' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Simon Moore, created from handblown
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Proud Totem I, a black brown blown textured glass sculpture by Simon Moore
By Simon Moore
Located in London, GB
'Proud Totem I' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Simon Moore, created from handblown &
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Still Stand No48: Biomorphic Carved Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Crafted
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Wooden Elegance Still Stand No44: Abstract Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No45: Biomorphic Walnut Totem by NONO, Modern Escalona Artistry
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No38: Elegant Wooden Standing Totem, A NONO Escalona Masterpiece
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No34: Tranquil Oak Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Designed
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Steel TOTEM with Organic Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jangseung TOTEM by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 200 cm Materials: Raw steel, natural stone
Category

2010s South Korean Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

WE WILL BE LIGHT, totem hexagon sculpture in csast painted alluminium and steel
By Alessandra Pasqua
Located in Roma, IT
symphony of sculptures that coexist in a totemic form, giving life to a pulsating machine. The Soundmakers
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Sculptural Wooden Totem Still Stand No21 by NONO, Exquisite Escalona Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No28: Artistic Tranquility in Oak Standing Totem by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No13: Tall Wooden Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Still Stand No16: Handcrafted Walnut Totem, A Serene Escalona Art Piece
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Curved Elegance Still Stand No19: Standing Walnut Totem by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Lull No96 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic Inter
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No96 Handcrafted Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Artistic Interiors ——— Balance
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No92 Minimalist Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Contemporary Home
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No92 Minimalist Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Contemporary Homes ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Interior Design Wooden Totem Lull No71 – Crafted by NONO for Contemporary Spaces
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Wooden Totem Lull No71 – Crafted by NONO for Contemporary Spaces ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No74 Modern Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Interiors
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No74 Modern Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Interiors ——— Balance and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Wooden Totem Lull No69 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design Projects
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Modern Wooden Totem Lull No69 by NONO – Ideal for Interior Design Projects ——— Balance and tension
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No53 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture – Ideal for Artistic Spaces by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No53 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture – Ideal for Artistic Spaces by NONO ——— Balance and tension
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Lull No62 Contemporary Wooden Totem for Modern Interiors – Designed by Joel Esca
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No62 Contemporary Wooden Totem for Modern Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia
Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Matte Brown Ceramic TOTEM with Tiny Crescent Top on Soft Rectangle Oval Forms
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
One in a new series of Modern TOTEMS consisting of soft round or rectangular forms on small conical
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Cosmic Relics 1 - Sten Studio - 2024 - Edition 3 of 8 - Natural stones totem
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
travertine, Santo Tomas gray marble Indoors and outdoors Cosmic Relics totems are limited edition of 8 + 2AP
Category

2010s Mexican Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

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Totems For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of totems is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique totems was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and metal. There are 173 antique and vintage totems for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 109 modern editions to choose from as well. Totems have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Totems bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made totems over the years, but those made by Helena Starcevic Ceramics, Pascale Girardin and Ashley Hicks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Totems?

Prices for totems start at $180 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $3,800.

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 Totems
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, a totem means more than one thing. Generally, a totem is any item that depicts another object, person or animal. Indigenous people often use totems to symbolize their family heritage and ancestors. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of totems.