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Carved and Original Painted Panther Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved painted panther.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved and Original Painted Panther Sculpture
Carved and Original Painted Panther Sculpture

Carved and Original Painted Panther Sculpture

$1,650
Carved Black Forest Stag Ink Well
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Black Forest Stag double ink well
Category

Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Black Forest Stag Ink Well
Carved Black Forest Stag Ink Well

Carved Black Forest Stag Ink Well

$2,800
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a naturalistic look complete
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard

$20,478
19th Century Petrified Wood Italian Wood Sculpture of a Tropical Fish
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A wood sculpture of a fish hand-carved in Italy in the second part of 19th century, It's a lovely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Petrified Wood Italian Wood Sculpture of a Tropical Fish
19th Century Petrified Wood Italian Wood Sculpture of a Tropical Fish

19th Century Petrified Wood Italian Wood Sculpture of a Tropical Fish

$947
Huge Tall Hand Carved Tribal Panel Solid Wood of Crocodiles Lovely Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large hand carved from a single piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Huge Tall Hand Carved Tribal Panel Solid Wood of Crocodiles Lovely Finish
Huge Tall Hand Carved Tribal Panel Solid Wood of Crocodiles Lovely Finish

Huge Tall Hand Carved Tribal Panel Solid Wood of Crocodiles Lovely Finish

$2,048
Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved during the mid 20th century. The eagle is carved
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Wood

Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle
Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle

Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle

$1,250
Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Large decorative hand carved shell from France (circa 1950-1970). Painted in tones of gray.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell
Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell

Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell

$695
Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Large decorative hand carved shell from France (circa 1950-1970). Painted in later semi-transparent
Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell
Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell

Large Decorative Hand Carved Shell

$595
Stately Carved Wood Black Forest Deer Head with Real Antler Mounts, Great Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately carved wood black forest deer head with real antler mounts. Great scale. Carved head
Category

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Stately Carved Wood Black Forest Deer Head with Real Antler Mounts, Great Scale
Stately Carved Wood Black Forest Deer Head with Real Antler Mounts, Great Scale

Stately Carved Wood Black Forest Deer Head with Real Antler Mounts, Great Scale

$9,500
1970 s Wood Carving trio
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Adorable trio of wood carving ( kitten ,puppy,bunny) hand painted and weathered . Solid wood . 1
Category

Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970 s Wood Carving trio
1970 s Wood Carving trio

1970 s Wood Carving trio

$425
Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of life-size gazelle carved wood and brass. Beautiful and elegant. Standing on hind legs on
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles
Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles

Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles

$2,875 / set
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues

$9,975 / set
Carved Stag Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved stag head with antlers and old paint on carved plaque.
Category

Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Stag Head
Carved Stag Head

Carved Stag Head

$4,995
An Indonesian Carved and Painted Tiger Mask
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful carved and painted mask of a tiger, originally used in traditional Javanese dances
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Indonesian Carved and Painted Tiger Mask
An Indonesian Carved and Painted Tiger Mask

An Indonesian Carved and Painted Tiger Mask

$1,150
Carved Coat Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved hanging coat rack with 6 different birds.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Coat Rack
Carved Coat Rack

Carved Coat Rack

$2,850
Finely Carved Horse
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautifully made model of a horse, carved in sections with glass eyes and horse hair mane.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Horse
Finely Carved Horse

Finely Carved Horse

$1,200
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

$495
Mid-Century Carved Bird Bowl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century carved bird bowl sculpture. Vintage carved from one piece of wood serving bowl / dough
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Carved Bird Bowl Sculpture
Mid-Century Carved Bird Bowl Sculpture

Mid-Century Carved Bird Bowl Sculpture

$595
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

$595
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

$595
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

$595
Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern carved wood cats. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats
Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats

Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats

$659 / set
French 18th Century Carved Giltwood Dove
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful wooden sculpture with its traces of its original gilding. France circa 1750. Weathered, small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Giltwood Dove
French 18th Century Carved Giltwood Dove

French 18th Century Carved Giltwood Dove

$503
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

$505
Decorative hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality gilt colored coat of arms. Central shield with acanthus decoration, flanked either side by outward facing standing lions. Gilt has been worn through to allow the red ba...
Category

Late 20th Century English Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Decorative hand carved heraldic coat of arms

Decorative hand carved heraldic coat of arms

$1,024
Swedish 19th Century Painted Carved Wooden Horse
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Swedish carved wooden horse in original paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Painted Carved Wooden Horse
Swedish 19th Century Painted Carved Wooden Horse

Swedish 19th Century Painted Carved Wooden Horse

$812
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Eagle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful wooden sculpture with its original gilding. Italy, circa 1790. Weathered, small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Eagle
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Eagle

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Eagle

$1,865
Vintage Asian Elephant Hand-Carved Wooden Stool
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
piece of wood. Could be used as side table, with a piece of glass or plant stand. Artfully hand-carved
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Elephant Hand-Carved Wooden Stool
Vintage Asian Elephant Hand-Carved Wooden Stool

Vintage Asian Elephant Hand-Carved Wooden Stool

$950
19th Century Folk art Carved Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk art carved bird figure A 19th century hand carved folk-art figure of a bird
Category

Antique 1880s German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk art Carved Bird Figure
19th Century Folk art Carved Bird Figure

19th Century Folk art Carved Bird Figure

$812
Large French 19th c. Carved Wooden Horse
Located in Houston, TX
Antique white painted ‘cheval en bois,’ circa 1860-1880, mounted on custom iron stand with horse hair tail.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large French 19th c. Carved Wooden Horse
Large French 19th c. Carved Wooden Horse

Large French 19th c. Carved Wooden Horse

$4,800
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
Category

Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Wooden Carousel Panther Statue
Large Hand Carved Wooden Carousel Panther Statue

Large Hand Carved Wooden Carousel Panther Statue

$3,195
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 ...
Category

20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Carved Wooden Bats
Carved Wooden Bats

Carved Wooden Bats

$350 / item
French 18th Century Carved Wooden Dove
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful wooden sculpture with its original gilding and colors. France circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Dove
French 18th Century Carved Wooden Dove

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Dove

$941
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
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends, circa 1950

Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends, circa 1950

$495 / set
Small French 18th Century Carved Wooden Eagle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful wooden sculpture with traces of its original color France, circa 1790. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small French 18th Century Carved Wooden Eagle
Small French 18th Century Carved Wooden Eagle

Small French 18th Century Carved Wooden Eagle

$384
19th Century Polychrome Carved Carousel Horse on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine carved and polychrome wood prancing carousel horse with saddle and horse-hair tail
Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polychrome Carved Carousel Horse on Stand
19th Century Polychrome Carved Carousel Horse on Stand

19th Century Polychrome Carved Carousel Horse on Stand

$3,950
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
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby
20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby

20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby

$795
Large Carved Ironwood Whale
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from ironwood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Ironwood Whale
Large Carved Ironwood Whale

Large Carved Ironwood Whale

$85
Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful black Forest sculpture of a striding bear carved in both a realistic and
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900

$995
Rare Early 19th Century Carved Hapsburg Decorative Eagle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning carved German Hapsburg eagle standing on gilt wood ball, circa 1820. Profusely carved in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Early 19th Century Carved Hapsburg Decorative Eagle
Rare Early 19th Century Carved Hapsburg Decorative Eagle

Rare Early 19th Century Carved Hapsburg Decorative Eagle

$6,821
Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed
By Joseph Martinek
Located in Astoria, NY
, 1915-1989), produced circa 1930s-1940s, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, mounted on an ebonized
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed
Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed

Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed

$10,000
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 Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Carved Wooden Crocodile Sculpture
Carved Wooden Crocodile Sculpture

Carved Wooden Crocodile Sculpture

$426
Large Carved Figure of a Camel with Brass Studs
Located in New York, NY
Large Carved Figure of a Camel with Brass Studs. Probably carved in Morocco. Measures
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Figure of a Camel with Brass Studs
Large Carved Figure of a Camel with Brass Studs

Large Carved Figure of a Camel with Brass Studs

$1,100
Puerto Rican Hand Crafted Wood Rooster Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Hand Crafted Wood Rooster Sculpture by Emilio Rosado. It depicts a hand
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Puerto Rican Hand Crafted Wood Rooster Sculpture
Puerto Rican Hand Crafted Wood Rooster Sculpture

Puerto Rican Hand Crafted Wood Rooster Sculpture

$1,900
Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A carved linden wood decanter / liqueur stand modelled as hiking bear with walking stick and basket
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900

Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900

$1,190
Decorative greyhound hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality gilt coloured coat of arms. Central shield with acanthus decoration, flanked either side by outward facing standing greyhounds. Gilt has been worn through to allow the ...
Category

Late 20th Century English Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Decorative greyhound hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Decorative greyhound hand carved heraldic coat of arms

Decorative greyhound hand carved heraldic coat of arms

$990
Hand Carved Wooden Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
point of perfection. Carved from a solid piece of wood, this piece features a triangular geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Hippo
Hand Carved Wooden Hippo

Hand Carved Wooden Hippo

$350
Pair of Late 18th Century Carved Wooden Lions
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden lions with their original faux stone paint. Italy, circa 1750-1800
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century Carved Wooden Lions
Pair of Late 18th Century Carved Wooden Lions

Pair of Late 18th Century Carved Wooden Lions

$823
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Camel on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century carved wooden camel on stand, of Anglo-Indian style, the stand encased in green
Category

Antique Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Camel on Stand
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Camel on Stand

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Camel on Stand

$1,500 / set
Schwarzwald Carved Lamp Base
Located in Den Haag, NL
I love this light. A proud stag under a tree. I like the carved tree brandies, 1930-1940
Category

Vintage 1930s German Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Schwarzwald Carved Lamp Base
Schwarzwald Carved Lamp Base

Schwarzwald Carved Lamp Base

$1,095
Antique Hand Carved Water Buffalo
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved water buffalo. Originally used as a rice barn door and this also is a symbol
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Hand Carved Water Buffalo
Antique Hand Carved Water Buffalo

Antique Hand Carved Water Buffalo

$2,200
Carved Serpentine Marble Snake Sculpture by Charles Umlauf
By Charles Umlauf
Located in Austin, TX
A carved serpentine marble figure of a snake by the celebrated Texas sculptor Charles Umlauf, 1949
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Carved Serpentine Marble Snake Sculpture by Charles Umlauf
Carved Serpentine Marble Snake Sculpture by Charles Umlauf

Carved Serpentine Marble Snake Sculpture by Charles Umlauf

$27,800
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
Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther
Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther

$935
American carved ivory cane
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American carved ivory stags head cane with a sterling silver ferrule inscribed C. J. Lebner
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

American carved ivory cane
American carved ivory cane

American carved ivory cane

Carved Hardwood Rhino Sculpture
Located in Conwy, GB
A large, heavily weathered running male rhino. Well modeled with fantastic patina.
Category

Vintage 1930s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Hardwood Rhino Sculpture
Carved Hardwood Rhino Sculpture

Carved Hardwood Rhino Sculpture

$4,028
19th Century Carved Horse
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An impressive Merry Go Round Horse. Lots of character and old repairs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Horse
19th Century Carved Horse

19th Century Carved Horse

$2,800
Turn of the Century French Carved Dog Head Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
gentle aplomb. The head of the amiable french spaniel is carved out of a lush dark wood, varnished with a
Category

20th Century French Rococo Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century French Carved Dog Head Decoration
Turn of the Century French Carved Dog Head Decoration

Turn of the Century French Carved Dog Head Decoration

$1,995
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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
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the types of wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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