Wood Carved Animals
Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Other
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Gold
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Argentine Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments
Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood
Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Sofa Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Doors and Gates
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Cane, Boxwood
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments
Animal Skin, Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Rustic Bookends
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
1950s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Animal Skin, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Brackets
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Late Victorian Tray Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Wood
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Wood
20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Masks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Wood
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Wood Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home â and do so safely â 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 â both realistic and symbolic â crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North Americaâs native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800âs 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 â a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures â polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era â 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 theyâve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the worldâs top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. Youâll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the worldâs top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries 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 â because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered âadditiveâ versus the âsubtractiveâ act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the worldâs top sellers.
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