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Set of Two Wooden Carved Flying Duck Hanging Figures
Located in Barntrup, DE
A set of two adorable carved walnut duck figures in flight painted in green, brown, and orange. The figurines are not identical, but very similar. The wings are removable. These beau...
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1970s French Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Metal
Bronze Rearing Galloping Running Horse Statue Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze rearing galloping running horse 18" statue sculpture on wooden base. Possibly by Maitland
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bronze
Unique Sven Wejsfelt
Stim 8
Fish on Wooden Plinth Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unique Sven Wejsfelt "stim 8" fish on wooden plinth. Stoneware.
Beautiful glaze.
Signed.
In
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Wooden Zodiac Libra Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plywood
Wooden Zodiac Libra 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
Art Deco 1930
s American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1930's American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture.
This is a wonderful Primitive Folk Art bull bog
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Style Mid century Modern Wooden Hippo Trinket Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Hippo sculpture that has tiny storage in its mouth. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15
Dimensions. 8” W ; 3” D ; 3” H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
20th century Bronze Horse sculpture on wooden base, France ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / statue horse / bronze, wood / Vintage
Stunning bronze statue on wooden base
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Teak Wooden Toy Duck by Empire 1960s Hans Bollinger Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A vintage wooden duck produced by Empire, similar in style to Hans Bollinger ducks.
Solid teak
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plywood
Wooden Zodiac Lion Leo 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
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Plywood
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
Hand Carved Wooden Book Ends with Elephant Sculptures / Figures, circa 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures / carvings - probably Indian in
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Figure by Rod Mack Dated 1958
By Rod Mack
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical, hand carved wooden hippo figure was made by Rod Mack and is dated 1958. It was a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Wooden Polychrome Ba-Bird Sculpture Statue 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Egyptian Ba-Bird sculpture is a wooden statue of a human-headed bird that may have been used in
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Crab in the Chestnut
1950s Showa
Yuuichi
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
The signature is written
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Persian Cat with Natural Weathered Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Available for purchase is a lovely sculpture of a life-sized feline friend with lots of detail and a charming personality. This vintage statue is fine example of American Folk Art, a...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Running White Snow Rabbit - Hare Sculpture - Wooden Hand-Carved
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco snow rabbit figure. Made of hand-carved wood. Good conditions with nice patina. Some very small time cracks. in the manner of François Pompon, the Artist has a famous sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
English Wooden Walking Cane with Brass Duck Head Handle and Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden walking cane from the 20th century, with brass duck head handle and ebonized
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20th Century English Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Brass
Sterling Italian Winged Lion of St. Mark on Wooden Base Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Winged Lion of St Mark on wooden base, the lion has been tested and is solid sliver, standing on
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden and Metal Horse Sculptures, circa 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wooden horse sculptures - probably Scandinavian in origin and made circa 1980s. Featuring bodies
Category
1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Metal
Old huge wooden carving of a bear from Hokkaido, Japan/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
animals.
The included wooden base is detachable. When placed on the base, the sculpture stands out as a
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
English Late 19th Century Large Wooden Horse with Saddle on Twisted Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
English large wooden horse on new custom twisted iron stand. This English large wooden horse with
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20th Century English Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Iron
Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen 1950s Wooden Oak Hippo Figurine Desk Pencil Holder
By Kay Bojesen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen " The Hippopotamus" oak figurine. Kay designed in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencils. This hippo desk accessory ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Decorative Sleeping Cat by De Stijl, Florence, Italy
By De Stijl
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Florence, Italy, in 1980s.
It is made in hand carved beech and features De Stijl's metal mark and label.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of u...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Beech
Fun
Whimsical Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Painted Tropical Birds, circa 1940s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Post war pair of colorful (colorful) hand-carved and painted tropical birds. Dating from the 1940s and made for the tourist market, we expect these birds where made in South America ...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Softwood
Wooden and Metal 20th Century Hand Painted Red Coho Salmon Fish Trade Sign
Located in New York, NY
Wood and metal 20th century. Hand painted Red Coho salmon fish trade sign. Painted "Red Coho" on one side, with metal chain. Measures: 29" x 4" x 10".
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20th Century North American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box in the Shape of an Owl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful German Black Forest style hand carved trinket box or tea caddy made in the shape of an owl. The black-colored owl has adorable orange eyes.
Dimensions: Height 25.5 cm / 10...
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1950s German Black Forest Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
1960s Zoo Line Too Cute Wood Turtle Desk Stapler Style Kay Bojesen, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen, Zoo Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
wooden animal figures in the manner of Kay Bojesen midcentury Denmark.
Turtle has a tail! Plus realistic
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan.
The industry of carving wooden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Decorative Wooden Keepsake Box with Animal Sculpture Lidded Top
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully hand carved wooden keepsake box with an adorable sculpted dog on top of the lid.
The
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20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Oak
Large Rustic Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden animals, particularly elephants. A
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1960s Thai Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Animal Print Canvas Wooden Top Handle Bag, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
curved shape of the wooden handle serves to intensify this conversation of natural and manmade in a
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1990s French Vintage Wooden Animals
Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
also carved wooden animals, particularly elephants. A wide range of regular offerings are brought to
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1970s Thai Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the dwelling -- representations of the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden
Category
1960s Thai Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Small Tribal Wooden Stool, Animal Motif, Fulani of Niger, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small tribal wooden stool, animal motif. Fulani people of Niger, Mid-late 20th century.
Offered by
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1960s Nigerien Tribal Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Vintage Small Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
-- representations of the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden animals, particularly elephants
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1960s Thai Rustic Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Large Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the king and queen, of a revered monk, or also carved wooden animals, particularly elephants. A wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Teak
Original
Benbecula
Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Enzo Mari, Ettore Sottsass, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
include, among others, 16 Animals (1957), a puzzle featuring carved wooden animal shapes that combine to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wooden "Ingoma" Drum Made by Tutsi People from Rwanda/Burundi
Located in Leuven , BE
This Ingoma drum is covered with a membrane of animal skin. The drum is cylindrical in form and the
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
12 Solid Silver Place Card Holders Animals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful set of 12 Solid Silver Place Card Holders and gilt decorated with animals on a wooden
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
: French Provincial cow painting, rustic wooden panel art, vintage farm animal painting, chalet decor
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand-carved wooden elephant bookends.
Elephant animal sculptures book ends handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Pair of Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
wooden base is supported by animal feet in brass.
The dimension of the column itself is 23".
The
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Wooden Animals
Hand-carved, Miniature Wooden Animals in a Set
Located in Madison, WI
Miniature, hand-carved, hand-painted wooden animals in a herd, a couple of chickens included
Category
20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage MOSCHINO "Full Nature Jacket" Wooden Animal Buttons Safari Blazer Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "Full Nature Jacket" Wooden Animal Buttons Safari Blazer Jacket
Measurements
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1990s Italian Vintage Wooden Animals
Wooden Birds
By J. V. Orel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charismatic pair of birds, made up of a variety of wood species, with heads that tilt and swivel. Designed by J.V. Orel, whose "Zoo Line" collection was produced from 1958 through ...
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1950s American Vintage Wooden Animals
$1,100
Carved Wooden Orca
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage hand-carved wooden orca whale on a stand.
Category
1990s American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
$3,200
Wooden Folk Art Horse
Located in Hudson, NY
A lovely large wooden horse from a Saratoga, NY stable. This was in a barn stall for the last 25
Category
20th Century American Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,295
Carved Wooden Bulldog Bookends
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Beautifully carved Mexican bulldog bookends
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Hagenauer Wooden Cat Sculpture
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful stretching cat sculpture by Hagenauer. Expertly carved from a single piece of wood. Signed "wHw" on cat's rear paw for "Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien".
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1940s Austrian Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Life-Sized Carved Wooden Lizard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th century hand-carved wooden lizard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Painted Wooden Cubist Bird Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wooden cubist bird sculpture, circa 1961. Titled: Bali.
Category
1960s Vintage Wooden Animals
Big Scandinavian Wooden Goat Figurine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wooden vintage goat figurine made in Norway with rough made carving probably done by motorsaw
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Hippo Sculpture 1960s
Located in L
Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful wooden hippo sculpture, signed, manufactured in 1960s. Incredible work of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wooden Ducks
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of decorative carved woodenducks. Please note of wear consistent with age including minor patina and finish loss.
Category
20th Century Vintage Wooden Animals
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
1960s Witco Parrot Wooden Sculpture
By Witco
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a beautiful, 1960s Witco solid-wood parrot sculpture. Marked on underside, see last photo.
Category
20th Century American 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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