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19th Century American Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Stamford, CT
American late 19th century hand carved wood head of a horse, stained black, shown wearing a bridal
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Hunting Bear with Fish Sculpture by Denys Heppell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hand Carved wood hunting bear with fish sculpture by Denys Heppell. This hand carved wood bear
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Pintail By Guy Taplin (b.1939)
Located in London, London
Pintail by Guy Taplin (b.1939) Carved wood and painted gesso Signed and inscribed underneath
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Late 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

20th Century Figural Carved Solid Wood Resting Camel Sculpture Distressed White
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous 20th Century vintage figural carved solid wood resting camel sculpture with a distressed
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20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wood and Brass Unicorn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho unicorn. Chic hand carved wood with a twisted brass horn. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
began using the wood to carve animals, ironwood was not associated with artistic sculpture. It is
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Bulldog Inkwell from England
Located in North Salem, NY
What a fun and beautiful unque accessories. 19th century Fine hand carved Bulldog inkwell from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Carved and Painted Wood Jaguar or Big Cat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout whimsical vintage life size hand carved jaguar decorated with its distinctive rosettes in
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Unusual Painted and Carved Wood Dog
Located in Essex, MA
and a period copy done in wood. Possibly made as a model for a Chinese export porcelain figure.
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Antique Early 18th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900 A handcarved wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Located in Lisse, NL
Swiss Black Forest wood carving depicts a majestic eagle captured at the very moment of landing, its
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Hard Liqueur Stand, Czechoslovakia, 1985
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Black Forest wood carved bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your
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Vintage 1980s Czech Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

A Pair Of Italian Carved Wood Dog Table - Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Dogs believed to be Whippets or Italian Greyhounds. Carved
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Male Yipwon Figural Carved Wood Sculpture on Stone Base
Located in New York, NY
enduring heritage that has shaped the Alamblak’s artistic expressions. Although carved with modern steel
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage Chinese gold gilt wood carved Foo Dogs, circa 1970s. The pair measure 15.5"W
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a
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Antique 1880s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Marten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved wood marten, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Crocodile in Dark Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
85 cm long and lean crocodile in hand-carved wood. We have been told that it was brought home from
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Vintage 1980s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Jade Birds on Wood Stand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Incredibly carved Jade birds with Lotus flowers. Artisan sculpted piece to take advantage of the
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Hand Carved Knotty Pine Wood Brass Bear Sculpture by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand carved knotty pine wood and brass bear sculpture by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Equestrian theme hand carved wood horse sculpture with hidden compartment
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely hand carved somewhat stylized figure of a horse . Hidden compartment on the underside .
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture in the Manner of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Jerome Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970’s carved wood lion sculpture in the manner of Evelyn Ackerman. It’s not marked
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Pivoting Carved Wood Gull on Marble Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful carved wood bird in flight mounted on a bronze arm painted black which attaches to a
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1960s Modernist Carved Wood Egret Bird Sculpture K P
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Wood Bird Egret Table Sculpture signed K & P Artist stamped 25 h x 7 d x 2.5 w
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oversized Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1814 Oversized hand carved wood horsehead sculpture
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Egyptian Revival Two Headed Ram Goat Wood Carved Lacquered Sculpture 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Egyptian Revival carved wood sculpture depicting a pair of reclining goats / rams facing
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Beautiful Sculpture of Goat carved in wood by Israeli Artist
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful robust sculpture of a Goat carved from a solid mahogany block by an Israeli artist (the
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Mahogany

Rare Pair of Carved Wood Zebra Sculptures by Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of carved wood Zebras by Arthur Court for Bloomingdale's. The pair features a mother
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
triangular motif with large curved spiral carved horns and allover chip-carved surface.
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Antique Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Teak Bald Eagle Head Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A truly striking hand carved teak bald eagle head sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. The piece is
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Vintage Hand-carved Jackfruit Wood Tiger Sculpture with hand-painted detailing
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-carved tiger sculpture, crafted from the rich, golden hues of jackfruit wood
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20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Solid Wood Carved Elephant - India, Early 1900s
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you a large solid wood carved elephant from India dating from the early 1900s. This
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella cane Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
, mancave or office. This rare bear is all carved out of solid wood and he is mounted on a stone like floor
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Baboon Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood baboon nail fetish guardian
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved wood bookend depicting a fox terrier dog, England 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Carved hazel wood bookend, depicting a stylized Fox terrier dog, in a sitting position. The eyes
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Decorative Large Pair of Carved Wood Elephants Sculptures, 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative large pair of hand-carved wood elephant sculptures with beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This female example is a strong a...
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Antique Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
considered sacred animals, representing spiritual guardians and protectors. As such, the bear carving may
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Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality carved linden wood Japanese bear carrying a fish having a large
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

African Guinea Late 20th Century Carved Wood Baga “Rearing Snake” on Metal Stand
Located in Queens, NY
African Guinea Contemporary (Late 1990s) carved wood iconic Baga sculpture titled “Rearing Snake
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 28" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 28" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Figure. Item features solid
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, highlighting the depth of the limewood and the subtlety of the carving for the fish tails. This wood carved
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Hardwood

Restored Witco Tiki Carved Wood Frog Ottoman Toad Stool
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
bottom or your feet. The tiki inspired frog was carved from a single piece of swamp cedar wood. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar, Paint, Faux Fur

A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds framed by oak branches, leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century German 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.