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Orpheus serenading the Animals limewood 17th Century in a partial giltwood frame
Located in London, GB
mythological Greek musician and poet, sung and played so sublimely that all the animals, even the fiercest
Category

Antique 17th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, from Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Asian Armchairs in Carved and Inlaid Wood, circa 1900-1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Set of 4 elegant Asian lounge armchairs. In carved wood inlays with many animal and vegetal scenes
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thai Five-Panel Lacquered Screen with Gilt Figural and Animal Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
-painted figural and animal scenes rendered in red, gold, and green against a black lacquered ground. Each
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary "Lane" Leather, Brass Wood Sling Chair by Alex Drew No One
By Alex Drew No One
Located in Detroit, MI
available upon request. Custom wood species available, custom stain colors available. Metal can be steel or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum, Copper

1930s Louis XVI Wood and Gilt Bronze Low Table by Chanaux Pelletier, France
By Chanaux Pelletier
Located in North Miami, FL
, tin, metal, paint, animal skin, lacquer Technique: carved, cast, molded, polished, metalwork, painted
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Upholstered Ottoman to Match Club Chair Shown in White Faux Skin and Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
skin on wood stained legs. Hand carved and upholstered with feather and down seat cushion with metal
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2010s American American Classical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Animal Skin, Mahogany

19th Century Ornately Carved Indian Raj Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Indian slipper chair with reworked chair seat. Beautifully carved wood detailing - floral and
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Figurine – Rustic Artisan Craft - 2Y178
Located in Bordeaux, FR
craftsmanship with its detailed carving and natural wood finish. Material: Hand-carved wood Theme: Animal
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Country Farmhouse Red Blue Forest Carved Wardrobe TV Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heavy solid wood construction, carved animal scenes to door fronts with deer and birds, distressed
Category

Late 20th Century Country Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood

Mid 19th Century Studded Leather Table Coffret from France
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This small leather table coffret from France dates to the mid-1800s. The leather is affixed by numerous nailheads, with some arranged in geometrical p...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on the seat and
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Wood

18thC Bellows
Located in Livorno, IT
Antique Italian blacksmith bellows from late 18thC. Walnut, pinewood, leather and beautiful wrought-iron details. Used to oxygenate the forge and keep high and stable the processing ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Waterbuck Console with Genuine Cow Leather and Bronze Bell
Located in Paris, FR
cow horns. Hand-carved wood structure. Bronze bell and bronze nails. Exceptional piece.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Faux Goatskin Console Tables in Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
, animal skin, leather, faux leather, lacquer Technique: carved, lacquered, machine-made, laminated
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Parchment P...

John Dickinson Design Etruscan Side Chairs
By John Dickinson
Located in San Francisco, CA
carved solid wood animal form legs in the neoclassical style. Original nude suede fabric shows signs of
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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Pig Toy, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
would carve animals out of wood. They carved many types of animal figures including roosters and pigs
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
carve animals out of wood. They carved many types of animal figures including roosters and pigs but the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The nights were cold and long and to pass the time, many of them would carve animals out of wood. They
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Neo Classical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
round marble top, mahogany frieze with gold leaf on lower border, 3 legs with carved gilt wood mask
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, early 20th century, wooden Black Forest nut cracker. If you are a collector
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Architectural Wood Carved Animals Window Wall Panels-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with dark wood frame with carvings of fish, big cats, birds, turtles surrounding a rusticated metal
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Large Carved Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Large finely carved Indian wood sculpture of an Elephant. The exotic pachyderm has painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Original 1930s Carved Wood Dog
Located in London, GB
The dog is in gilt carved wood We believe to be an Italian greyhound sitting on its haunch. It
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Candle Stands, Wood Carved Crane, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Bigger than lifesize, 6 feet tall, carved wood Crane candle stands. Detailed hardwood carved birds
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Vintage 1940s Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Pair Wood Carved Bird Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of exotic large intricately carved wood ethnographic bird carved sculptures A huge
Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Sarried
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage carved wood bear sculpture by Sarreid. Please note of wear consistent with age including an
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Whippet Dog Sculpture
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully hand carved in wood, standing Whippet dog. Face is exquisitely carved as well as the
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

1960s Carved Wenge Wood Deer
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Beautifully carved, 1960s large wenge wood deer.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wenge

Antique tobacco box carved wood and bronze
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount naturalistic dog head
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Antique 1880s Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of African carved hard wood lions, circa 1975.
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Vintage 1970s South African Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Carved Wood Winged Lions
Located in Woodbury, CT
, female breasts, extended front legs, and a curling carved serpentine tail. Dimension of height does not
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Wood Greyhound Statue
Located in Middleburg, VA
Wonderful Italian hand carved wood statue of a Greyhound - the wood is covered with a gauze like
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Asian Architectural Carved Wood Sculpture, India, 18th Century
Located in Wilmington, DE
An Asian architectural sculpture featuring carved wood with painted detailing. It is an Indian
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Wood Chinese Sculpture Dragon Birds
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Large highly hand-carved wood sculpture with Chinese symbolism of a dragon and birds. Eyes and
Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carousel Horse in Polychromed Carved Wood, 20th Century
Located in Valbroye, CH
Carousel horse in polychromed painted carved wood. Horsehair tail. Metal support. Art Deco style
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Single Carved and Painted Wood Swan
Located in New York City, NY
Single carved and painted wood swan, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of French early 19th century carved stained wood lion masks. Each on a later black metal
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Elephant, India, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A carved wood elephant, India, 18th century.
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large German Folk Carved Wood Stork
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very finely made, life-sized sculpture of a stork, carved in wood and beautifully painted in
Category

Antique 1890s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood and Antler Stag s Head
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
With great charm, this carved wood and decorated stag's head has a pair of real antlers attached
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Lion on Custom Gilded Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century carved wood lion on custom gilded base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique English Life Size Carved Wood Greyhound circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
rendered here in solid wood. The pale color of the timber is well suited to resemble the coat an actual dog
Category

Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive scale pair of 32 “ high. exotic large African wood baga bird ethnographic carved
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Statues, Carved Wood Representing Elephants, India, 17th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of statues carved wood representing elephants and cornacs carrying notables - rich polychromy
Category

Antique 17th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Wooden Diorama Of Horses Carved From Singular Piece Of Wood
Located in New York, NY
difficult project for this accomplished modern day wood carver, however, the artist has managed to create an
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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th century Antique Carved Wood Lion
Located in London, GB
18th century Italian lion hand carved in wood of good size and proportions. This piece would have
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Animal Sculptures

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Wood Lamb, Peruvian Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
An amusing Spanish Colonial carved and painted wood lamb, from Peru, late 18th century.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Fox Cigar Holder Swiss Made, circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique black forest cigar holder fox Hand carved wood Made in Switzerland, circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Important Horse Head and Harness in Carved Wood, Southeast India, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Important horse head and harness in carved wood traces of polychrome Orissa South East India 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Finely Carved Late 19th Century Linden Wood Black Forest Cow, Possibly Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
A finely carved late 19th century linden wood Black Forest cow, possibly by The Huggler family
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Finely Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Chamois
Located in Suffolk, GB
A late 19th century black forest finely carved linden wood figure of a chamois depicted on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Finely Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cows, by Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pair of late 19th century finely carved linden wood Black Forest cows, possibly by The Huggler
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of hand carved bookends with animal decorations, a pair of goats. Cubist, in a folk style
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carved animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved animals — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 1846 antique and vintage wood carved animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carved animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, mid-century modern and Art Deco wood carved animals are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made wood carved animals over the years, but those made by Black Forest, Sarreid Ltd. and Witco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Carved Animals?

Prices for wood carved animals start at $35 and top out at $1,122,559 with the average selling for $2,006.

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 Wood Carved Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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 world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    In 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. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 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, 2022
    Carved 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 world’s top sellers.