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Vintage Danish 1950s Kay Bojesen Hippo Wooden Oak Desk Pencil Holder Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
became world-famous for creating wooden toys that had soul and an impish sense of humour. With more than
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Oak
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Metal Monkey on a Wooden Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith
Category
1980s Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Metal, Silver
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base.
They have the Hagenauer style.
Art Deco
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bronze
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Late 20th Century Thai Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Late 20th Century Thai hand carved wooden horse sculptures. Circa 1980s
Feature
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1980s Thai Tribal Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Rustic French 20th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Black, White and Yellow Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden duck from the 20th century with rustic appearance, white, black and yellow
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century.
Weight: 5 grams
Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish wooden animals. Composed of luscious warm teak, this piece is in great vintage condition with the
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
A utilitarian implement commonly used in an
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Magazine Holder in Teak and Canvas By Skøde Skjern, Denmark 1960
s
By Theodor Skjøde Knudsen, Skjøde Skjern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
animals to board games and wooden dishes – simplicity and quality being the key characteristics that
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Canvas, Teak
Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950
s Wooden Clothing Tree
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
German Sheep Stool by Hans Peter Krafft for Meier 1970s
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in Lisboa, PT
of Bavarian folk art. Inspired by the centuries-old tradition of hand-carved wooden animals, these
Category
1970s German Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Leather, Wool, Birch
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Original White
Lampedusa
Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
wooden animal shapes that combine to form a rectangle (this was his first design for the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Original White
Lampedusa
Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
(1957), a puzzle featuring carved wooden animal shapes that combine to form a rectangle (this was his
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Original White
Colleoni
Bowl by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
wooden animal shapes that combine to form a rectangle (this was his first design for the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Original White
Tongareva
Bowl by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1970s
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
include, among others, 16 Animals (1957), a puzzle featuring carved wooden animal shapes that combine to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Original Black
Colleoni
Bowl by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
wooden animal shapes that combine to form a rectangle (this was his first design for the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Original Orange
Lampedusa
Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
include, among others, 16 Animals (1957), a puzzle featuring carved wooden animal shapes that combine to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plastic
Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
toys, designed by the renowned Nils Olsson, circa 1960. These exquisite wooden figures are a testament
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1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India –
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
-painted bird box, Indian wooden sculpture, stylized animal box, spice box India, tribal art décor
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1970s Indian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Rattan
Han Dynasty Style Hu Vase Shaped Table Lamp with Scrollwork, US Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
scrollwork décor, mythical animal handles and wooden base. Created in China during the Midcentury period
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Han Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Butaque Arm Chairs, Mid 20th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butaque refers to a small wooden armchair traditionally upholstered in animal skin. The design
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Brass, Iron
Salad Servers, Carved Olive Wood and Bone, Kenya
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Salad Spoon and Fork, animal bone handle.
Set African Hand Carved Salad Server Set.
Vintage
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1990s Kenyan Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bone, Horn, Wood, Olive
Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman
Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
By Alexander Calder
Located in Vienna, AT
on his representative mobile works and also features early wire works, commercial sculptures, animal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Paper
Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
"Trapped in New York, " Acrylic on Canvas Field of Trees signed by Tom Shelton
By Tom Shelton
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, and dated the piece in the lower right. This piece features a forest with animals and wooden traps
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wooden Zodiac Crab Cancer Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief, made in the brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plywood
Wooden Elephant
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved and painted wooden elephant statue with raised trunk. Please note of wear consistent with
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20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
$750
Wooden Varanus Sculpture
Located in Budapest, HU
A wooden varanus statue, or rather a genuine masterpiece! Crafted from solid wood, this charming
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
$2,472
Wooden horse from India
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Beautiful polychromed wooden horse from Rajasthan.
Vintage patina
Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
$1,373
Wooden Rocking Horse, Europe, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cool rocking horse design possibly Switzerland or the surrounding region.
The object is nicely aged through years of active play.
Some slight bruising to the surface which touche...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Wooden Antilope Attributed Hagenauer, Vienna, 1950
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Wooden Antilope
attributed Hagenauer
Vienna, 1950
brass base, beechwood.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Wooden Horse, Original Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
Here is a very dear horse, on it's long slender legs, and with an awfully cute back end, with a little horsehair tail. There is the typical Swedish blue color, with painted decorati...
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20th Century Swedish Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Carved Wooden Figural Turkey Carving Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury intricately carved wooden figural turkey carving set of mahogany with decorative brass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Wooden Figurine of a Parrot, France, 1960s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A wooden figurine of a parrot from the 1960s fully original, without renovation. Remarkable form
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Large Carved and Painted Wooden Bird Sculpture
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Large carved and painted wooden bird sculpture. Hand painted and carved on solid wood.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Modern Life-Size Wooden Carved Horses Head
Located in Tetbury, GB
A most elegant 20th century carved hardwood study of a horse's head.
A majestic piece possessing wonderful attention to detail.
Measures: Height 67cm.
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20th Century English Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Deer from Java, Indonesia, circa 1920
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Old wooden deer, carved out of teak, from Java.
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20th Century Indonesian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Folk Art Wooden Duck Decoy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This unique duck decoy has a head that swivels. He is finished in a matte black paint with amber eyes. This will be a nice addition to your decoy collection.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Jade Water Buffalo on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese jade water buffalo on wooden stand.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Jade
20th Century Black Forest Wooden Carved and Painted Sitting Bear
Located in Raalte, NL
Old wooden hand carved and painted sitting bear Black Forest collection Switzerland, originates
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Welcome Bear Painted Gold, Late 20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Tall figure of a rustic, hand-carved wooden bear in upright position, painted gold on top of a
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Late 20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Diorama Of Horses Carved From Singular Piece Of Wood
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally complicated hand sculpted wooden Diorama of eight horses was obviously a
Category
1970s American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Fohlen (Foal) - Bronze, Sculpture, Animal, Modern, 1970
s, Wooden Plinth
By Hans Gerdes
Located in Wien, AT
This bronze figure on a wooden base depicts a foal. It's signed and dated on its stomach "H.G. 1971
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1970s Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bronze
Danish Wooden Table Lamp with Gilded Hood
Located in Achterveld, NL
Very rare table lamp from the 70's. The lamp has a solid wooden, varnished base with a gilded
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1970s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Set of 22 wooden animal sculptures
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare collection of 22 different vintage Japanese wooden animal sculptures.
Some with leather
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1970s Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
$2,842 / set
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Animal Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved and painted tribal mask. A wonderful accent piece for any room.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Antique wooden dog mask/20th century/wall hanging object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an incredibly captivating old wooden animal mask acquired in Japan. While it resembles a
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20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage Carved Wood Animal Collection Set of 7 Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wood animal collection set of seven pieces
Styled after designs of
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Bats
Located in Chicago, IL
In Chinese culture, bats are associated with long life and their likeness is often found in architectural decoration, particularly the entrance to buildings. These bat carvings were ...
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20th Century Thai Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$350 / item
Standing Wooden Deer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Standing Teak Deer w/Real Antlers
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Antler
African Bete Wooden Pangolin
Located in Chicago, IL
religious ceremonies centered around mediating that relationship, and would have used effigies of animals
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
1950s African Wooden Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African Wooden Elephant is an exquisite representation of traditional craftsmanship. The
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Mid-20th Century African Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Galoyer Wooden Bird Sculpture
By François Galoyer
Located in New York, NY
French sculptor born on 1944 and most of his work are of animal figures in different materials including
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Crocodile Sculpture
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Carved wooden crocodile sculpture, or garniture. In wood and bone.
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Colonial Revival Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bone, Wood
Sculptural Danish wooden birds
Located in Chicago, IL
Very sweet set of 8 carved wooden birds, nice tactile forms. Mixed woods and shapes, hand worked
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20th Century Danish Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Wooden Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-carved hippo figurine that displays rich color that over the years has been patinated to the point of perfection. Carved from a solid piece of wood, this piece features a tria...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Wooden Animals For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage wooden animals is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage wooden animals — often made from wood, animal skin and hardwood — can elevate any home. Vintage wooden animals have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage wooden animals made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage wooden animals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kay Bojesen and Zoo Line are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Wooden Animals?
Vintage wooden animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,061, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $12,600.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Wooden Animals
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
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