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19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
Located in London, GB
art, made from hand carved wood in 2 pieces as the pipe is removable and could have been used to
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Antique 1870s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Bronze Mandarin Duck Screen Holders
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique pair of gilt bronze mandarin duck screen holders. Meiji period, Japan. Very rare.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Circa 1900 English fairground hand carved timber bust
Located in London, GB
24 hours to answer internationally. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
. Handmade in Sweden, circa 1744, this Scandinavian antique with sculptural stylized horse handle, accented
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
wood which have been joined together to create a man riding a galloping horse. Supported by a pine base
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask, Meiji Period Noh Mask, Japanese Noh Mask, Antique Japanese Mask, Antique
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Black Forest Bear
Located in Forney, TX
wooden bear sculpture (also known as a Black Forest bear) Displaying superior carving and sculptural
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
Located in London, GB
, the painted surface shows a natural patination and loss. The wood has worn through decay in areas but
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Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Folk-art Candle Stick
Located in London, GB
answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
12" An important religious folk art work, the Nandi is of carved wood and gessoed cloth, then
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items
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Antique 1850s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
and worn surface as shown in the photos provided. An antique object that has stood the test of time
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Located in London, GB
20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls. Each section is hand
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare European antique hand painted cast iron carnival carousel embellishment. Once decorating
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
at The House of Antiques are authentic and as described, we ask that all clients consider the items
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Located in Dallas, TX
breeds of ducks and each has it’s original glass eyes. The antique Duck Heads are each quite valuable
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
and 19th century architectural fragments and decorative antique / vintage elements, including
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Italian Baroque style silvered metal gilded wood monstrance reliquary. circa
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Architectural Wood Hand Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful wall hanging made of wood with interesting motifs of starburst drops and hearts hand
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Mid-20th Century Thai Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wood carving. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Length 104.5 C.M. / Width 5.3 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Coromandel Wood Carved Lamp Wood Carving India
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of wood carving. Turned into a lamp. Additional information: Material: Wood Type: Lamp
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20th Century Indian Table Lamps

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Wood

Antique Hand Carving Italian Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand carved Walnut wood sculpture of beautiful cherub face looking forward and very
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and intriguing bottom carving. This 19th century decorative piece was salvege from part of antique
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Continental Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental wood carving of a youth holding a vessel resting on a lion carved pedestal
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a
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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wood carving with angel, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Hunter Sculpture 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Sculpture – Jägermeister Hunter 1952 Unique hunting scene with
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century, Antique Chinese Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese wood carving with stand Age: China, 19th Century Size: Height 22.5 / Width 50.8 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 57 cm / width
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 56.8 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Thai wood carving, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and golden color
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Thai wood carving, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and golden color
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique box with beautiful carvings, around 1900. The top of the box is encarved with the flower of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Architectural Wood Carving Perched Eagle Bird
Located in Forney, TX
, one-of-a-kind antique architectural hand carved wood sculptural element, in the form of an eagle, with
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Possibly Antique Wood Panels with Intricate Hand Carving Pair
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly antique wood panels with intricate hand carving pair Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 1 D ; 15 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Afro Caribbean Fine Wood Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptionally beautiful museum quality wood carving of a male ancestral figure with perfectly aged
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood Bone Carvings
Located in Forney, TX
features rustic workmanship that adds to the character and charm of this unique South Asian antique. Hand
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful 17th century carved angel has retained its original paint.
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900. Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Flower
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with flower (found from the city 200 KM away from Pagan or Bagan). Age
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts Crafts Apothecary Wood Carving Wall Mounted Brass Mortar Pestle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Apothecary Wood Carving Wall Mounted Brass Mortar & Pestle. Circa Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Signs

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Brass

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucerne Lion carved from Linden wood with fine detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Beautiful antique Spanish chest made of walnut with beautiful wood carving
Located in Harderwijk, NL
addition for antique lovers! It features beautiful wood carving and can be easily placed in almost any
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Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal elephant, the carved have a curved shape. Age: Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Tigers
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal tigers. Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th century Size
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Buffalo
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal buffalo, the carved have a curved shape. Age: Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames Mythological Turtle , 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carving dating from the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Indian Teak wood spice container with rustic carving. Antique large Primitive spice wood
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Fireplace Mantel with Antique Carvings and Columns with Capitals
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage antique wood fireplace mantel with round columns and a beautiful face with draped ribbons
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Early 20th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Russian Abramtsevo Vase Hand Wood Carving Painting by Boehm
Located in Sweden, SE
wood carving, formed at the end of the 19th century in the vicinity of the Abramtsevo estate near
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Vases

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Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving, Cherubs with Floral Basket, Mirror, 19th Cen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm and artistry of this exceptional antique Black Forest wood carving. Crafted in
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Antique Early 19th Century European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Faux Wood Silver Plated Classical Carving Set Rest, Tableware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful faux wood silver plated rest for your carving set, circa 1920s, European made. Nice
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

Antique Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Excellent Dog and Deer Head Carving
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Excellent Dog and Deer Head Carving An antique handcarved
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese wood carving panel with a set of Buddhas. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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Antique Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wood carvings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 1819 antique and vintage antique wood carvings in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood carvings bearing folk art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Native American Art produced popular antique wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Wood Carvings?

Prices for antique wood carvings start at $29 and top out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.
Questions About Antique Wood Carvings
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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.