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March 8, 2017

Add an accent from the animal kingdom with creature-inspired pieces.

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Don’t be tempted by the real-life details of this sculpture—this horse is not made for riding. Carved from teak wood in India between 1710–1720, the eightpiece equine stands more than 5 feet tall but is best admired from afar, not atop.

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Use of animal prints is a timeless fabric design choice, as seen on this Italian scroll armchair from the 19th century. The bold print and dark walnut frame will add elegance to any room.

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The features of a mythical creature are formed from mahogany and gilt bronze, giving this European gueridon from the early 19th century classic appeal that spans generations.

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Goat and elk sightings might be common in the U.S., but this pair of late 19th-century Cambodian silver boxes are a rare find. The intricately designed figurines can be opened to store jewelry and other treasures.

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This bronze statue of a  crouching dragon with a phoenix mounted on its back was created during the Chinese Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 B.C.). Its color and composition highlight the era’s reverence for nature.

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English craftsmen carved this lion statue around 1880. Perched on top of the base, the nearly 3-foot-tall piece would be a decorative guard for any space.

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