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