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Vintage Boho Monumental Wooden Swan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho monumental swan. A chic wooden bird with hand painted detail. Lots of great
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The founders of the United
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Vintage Wooden Animals

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Felt, Wood

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original wooden elephant figurine by Kay Bojesen. Denmark, c.1960s. The figurine consists of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original wooden elephant figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s. The figurine consists of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Oak

20th Century Scandinavian Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
Likely intended as a children’s toy, this vintage wooden horse has a beautiful sculptural quality
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20th Century Scandinavian Rustic Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

1980s Decorative Polychrome Wooden Rooster
Located in Marbella, ES
A rooster sculpture carved in wood with an original polychrome finish, highlighting a stylized and expressive design. Its imposing height and aged colors make it a unique decorative ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Hand carved wooden Rhino 1960s
Located in MILL, NL
Masterpiece! It took us 2 years to purchase this piece from a customer of ours. A stunningly beautiful, completely hand-carved statue of an Asian Rhinoceros with her young. Made fro...
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1960s Vintage Wooden Animals

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Teak

Mid-Century Wooden Decoration, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage decoration made of wood. Good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Primitive / Folk Art snake carved from a dense, hollow tree branch. Wood retains its original dark stain and boasts nice texture and detail. Minimal wear from age and use (s...
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1940s American Primitive Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Wooden Fox Terrier, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden Fox Terrier, France circa 1950. Carved wooden sculpture of a Fox Terrier, originally used
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1950s French Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Panther Wooden Sculpture, Signed, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
fascinating for its realistic attention to detail, which gives the animal a remarkable sense of plasticity.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

1980s Spanish Hand Painted Wooden Duck
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish hand painted wooden duck.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

1980s Spanish Hand Painted Wooden Duck
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish hand painted wooden duck. Minor damages to paint.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Large Vintage Carved Wooden Swan Decoy
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage hand carved and painted large wooden swan decoy with a wonderful aged patina. Great
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20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood, Paint

Rare Italian Hand-Carved Wooden Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian hand-carved wooden dog. Beautifully detailed and perfect for any room, especially a study
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20th Century Italian Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Mahogany Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage wooden decoy duck in mahogany wood. Ghost stamp present. No
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1950s Unknown American Classical Vintage Wooden Animals

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Mahogany

Pair of Wooden Folk Art Crows
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with a haphazard appeal, these wooden crow sculptures are a delightful example of
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Wooden Asian Art Carved Bust
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive hand-carved wooden bust, representing a man with a turban, characteristic of traditional
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1950s Asian Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood, Mahogany

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th-century Japanese wooden bear sculpture is a true masterpiece of traditional
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Large African Dancing Mask in Shape of an Ankole Watusi
Located in Essex, MA
Large Carved Wooden Animal Formed Mask in Shape of Head and Horns of Ankole-Watusi or African
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20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals

Italian Hand-Carved Wooden Dog, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Italy 1950s very rare hand-carved dog. Nice detailed. Very decorative. H x W x D measures: 78 cm x 31 cm x 46 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wool

Vintage Monumental Boho Carved Wooden Rhino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage carved rhino. Monumental in size and drama and carved from one piece of wood. Beautiful wood grain detail. An awesome addition to any decor. Great holiday gift! Acq...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Wooden Animals

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Teak

Mid-Century Carved Wooden Rhino Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage intricately detailed sculpture of a rhino in carved wood. This piece remains in very good condition, consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage French Wooden and Burlap Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. Rustically constructed with wood and burlap, the memorable character of this steed is depicted with shadowy strokes of bl...
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Hotei , 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuzan' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Painted Horses
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of hand carved wooden painted horses.
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Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Carved Wooden Horse Mounted on Iron Base
Located in Brecht, BE
Carved wooden horse that we mounted on iron base.
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1950s French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

One Pair Pheasant Mounts On Wooden Bases
Located in Buchanan, MI
ONE PAIR PHEASANT MOUNTS ON WOODEN BASES VERY GOOD CONDITION NO MISSING PARTS
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20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals

Vintage Hand Carved and Polished Wooden Bull
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage wooden bull sculpture. Grand carved and polished the natural wood looks dope.   
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Invite a touch of feline whimsy into your space with this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Radiating an aura of feline charm and innocence, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Capturing the essence of feline grace, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage Original Zoo Line Wooden Toy Hippo
By Zoo Line
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century wooden toy hippo manufactured by Zoo Line, Japan, 1959. This hippo is in good original
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Wooden Carousel Panther Statue
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This large mid-20th century hand-carved wooden carousel panther statue features an open mouth and
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Exuding antique charm, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration emulates the regal
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the regal allure of this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration, portraying the
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand-carved wooden elephant bookends. One of the elephant is missing his tusks. These
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Gracefully poised in a sphinx position, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Large Wooden Hand Carved Horse Head Plaque
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely Hand carved wooden Horse plaque with brackets to hand on the wall. To view all of our
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Dodo Bird Toy Sculpture Paper Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern desktop wooden dodo bird animal sculpture made in Japan, imported by Takahashi
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage Danish Wooden Monkey by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lisse, NL
Famous Danish old monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen. This teakwood design monkey has movable head, arms and legs and it is in good condition. It is 8 inches in height and worldwide ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 7 Mouses , 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Shushi' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) N...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Turtle, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Marked at the belly. Late 20th century Weight: 13 grams Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Conditio...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Vintage Italian Carved Wooden Polychrome Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
red and gilt wooden pillow base; it features a greyhound figure sitting on back legs, its head up at
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Wooden Mouse Figurine by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1970s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Wooden Mouse Figurine By Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1970s wood and leather.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Bronze Falcon by McCain Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Falcon by McCain Mounted on wooden base D6" x W"6 x H 12".
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20th Century North American Vintage Wooden Animals

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Bronze

Fantastic Wooden Seashell Objects by Bini, Italy, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic wooden seashell objects by Bini, Italy, 1970, they are from an old stock, never in use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Hand Painted Wooden Life-Sized Smokey the Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted wooden Smokey The Bear sign. life-sized. Great piece of Americana. Excellent vintage
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1990s American Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood, Paint

Brutalist Fish Sculpture on a Black Wooden Plinth
Located in London, GB
A fish sculpture on a black wooden plinth finished in silver and gilt with gilt fish in silver
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Metal

Pair of Decorative Brass Ibis on Wooden Stands
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of brass Ibis on wooden stands is very decorative. They can be used on stand or without
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals

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Brass

Hand-Painted Wooden Life-Sized Smokey the Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 foot tall Smokey the Bear. Hand-painted wooden sign from the United States Parks and Wildlife
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1950s American Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Humpback Whale and Calf Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A carved wooden sculpture of a Humpback whale and calf in motion by Mark Vyvyan-Penney. Dimensions
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby
Located in High Point, NC
Bring a touch of natural grace to your space with a 20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin. This
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20th Century French Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden carved cat or Panther. This previously painted piece, or piece of wood, has the remnants
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

1960s Handcrafted Wooden Horse Sculpture with Aged Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-carved wooden horse figure, with worn details that reflect its character and antiquity. The
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Hisashiro NIIYAMA Yajiro 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Togatta Kokeshi Doll Koichi SAKUTA 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals

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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, 2023
    To 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.