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Antique Swedish Dala Horse Table Top Folk Art Carving Sculpture Painted Wood Red
By SHEM (Swedish Home Craft)
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Swedish Dala horse in bright red paint, circa 19th/early 20th century. Beautifully carved
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Honey Cabinet with Fine Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful honey tone cabinet with very refined carvings.
The door panels are painted a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Wood Carving Horse 1800s-1900s/Antique Sculpture Folk Art Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving horse.
Probably from the Edo period.
The material seems to be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Antique Southern Chinese Scholar
s Chest with Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
. Interiors shelves and drawers offer ample storage.
Solid wood. Tenons and mortises.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chest with Carvings and Original Paint, 1740s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique chest with carvings and original paint. The chest is in great vintage condition and from
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Antique 1740s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Panelling
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wood Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese wood carving panel has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carving St. Bernard, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique black forest carving St. Bernard, circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Huge Wood Carving Masks 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wall Decor Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden mask.
In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami".
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s to 1920s).
It is rare to see such a huge mask.
Kamado-gami"...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
American Eagle and Rattlesnake Patriotic Folk Art Wood Carving, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tension. The piece is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
American Eagle and Rattlesnake Patriotic Folk Art Wood Carving, circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tension. The piece is
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carving of Two Ibexes, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an antique Black Forest carving from Switzerland depicting two Ibexes perched upon an
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian carved architectural fragment from a temple, with raised floral motifs
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French Sideboard Cabinet with Delicate Floral Carvings
Scalloped Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached wood sideboard cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Vanity with Rose Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique French Style Rose carved vanity
37”w x 23”d x 54”h
Vanity top: 29”h
Beautiful original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vanities
Materials
Cane, Mirror, Wood
Antique Javanese Teakwood Cabinet with Detailed Carvings, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century cabinet with detailed carved teak wood from Java, Indonesia. This cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wood
Chinese Carved Room Divider Screen Crane Bird Carvings Antique 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
all - 208 CM
Just look at all the details and subjects of the carving so intricate, great
Category
Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Velvet Tufted King Size Headboard with Antique Italian Painted Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a 19th century Italian painted carving at top of the headboard. Also detailed with antique brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Painted Wood Chest w/Fabulous Neoclassic Carvings
Trim, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
early 19th century. This antique wood chest from France features Neoclassic style design with outline
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog
Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Pair, Antique Mounted Black Forest Carvings of Wild Boar and Fox
Located in Round Top, TX
carvings, one a wild boar and the other a fox. Note the carved texture of the fur and traditional oak leaf
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Queen Painted Antique French Renaissance Style Bed Rose Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Gorgeous antique French Country style bed painted in a soft white, with grey antique accents. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Louis XVI French Painted Cane Barrel Chair with Rose Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
hand rubbed antique glaze. The cane is absolutely perfect, strong, and ready for everyday use.
The
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstand with Carving, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique to this Gustavian chest of 3 drawers is the distinctive carving along the top drawer, once
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Located in New York, NY
Black Forest carving and flycatcher taxidermy on wooden base under glass dome. The original carving
Category
Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood, Feathers
Antique Spanish Colonial Console w/Drawers, Adorn in Primitive-Style Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved wood credenza with drawers and primitive-style carvings, from the early
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Mahogany Secretary Desk with Caryatid Carvings
Paw Feet
Located in Portsmouth, VA
"wide x 27.5" from floor
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this Antique Italian Secretary
Category
Antique 1890s American Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Master Carving of a "Cow and Calf."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique late 19th century swiss master carving of a "Cow and Calf."
Signed, "Interlaken, Suisse.".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This grand pair of antique upholstered Italian oak armchairs are carved with remarkable details in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Wooden Table Box Jewelry Casket with Figural Bird Carving
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming rustic antique Victorian era Swiss (possibly German) Black Forest hunt style hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japan Pair Antique Hand-Carved Dragon and Tiger Temple Carving Garden Ornaments
Located in South Burlington, VT
replete with glass eyes for dragon and tiger carvings, traces of original red pigments and bronze
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair, Antique Gustavian Original Painted Side Chairs with Wheat Carving from Swe
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine pair of Gustavian side chairs reflecting Sweden’s love of nature seen in the wheat carvings
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Silver Leaf Carving C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian carved architectural piece with scrolls and acanthus leaves throughout. Antique
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Continental Architectural Scroll Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Architectural Scroll Carvings with Flower Garlands and Acanthus
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Painted Carvings Depicting Musical Instruments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in an antique grey color with a bit of terra cotta coloration throughout.
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving
Taking Flight
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Danish Pine Buffet/Sideboard with Top Exceptional Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Danish Pine Buffet/Sideboard with Top Exceptional Carving c.1890. This lovely pine
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Buffets
Materials
Wood
Italian Carved Settle Hunters Bench Inlay Baroque Carving 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a spectacular antique baroque Italian hunters bench
Such a great look to this
Category
Antique 1860s Settees
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings
Brass Fittings, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Rectangular Wall Mirror with Musically Themed and Ribbon Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian ribbon and musical theme carved wood mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gorgeous French Neoclassical-Style Commode w/Fantastic Carvings, Mid 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style, uniquely-carved and bleached-wood chest of three-drawers from the mid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
New Rococo Coffee Table of Light Walnut Decorated with Carvings, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
New Rococo coffee table of light walnut decorated with carvings, in great antique condition from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Parcel Gilt and Painted Urn Carvings, ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Neoclassical parcel gilt and painted urn carvings, dating from the end of the 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings
Scallops, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood hutch display and storage cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Commode Adorn W/Foliage
Fluted Carvings, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style, foliage-carved and bleached-wood chest of three-drawers from the early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Pair of Spanish 19th Century Buffets with Ornate Carvings, Two Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite carvings on the four corners of each door. The paint color is an off-white with a lot of wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Buffets
Materials
Wood
Wide Chinese Export Victorian circa 1890 Large Dining Table Dragon Carving
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and color variations in the timber as mentioned, all good indicators this is a genuine antique Chinese
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Swiss
Black Forest
Carving of a Great Dane Dog
Located in London, GB
the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today.
Literature
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Scrolled Carvings
Pediment Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French carved and painted wood storage cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Northern Swedish 19th C. Floor Clock w/ Delicate Floral Carving
Fanned Bonnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish wooden floor clock. This tall antique clock from northern Sweden features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Swedish 19th C. Painted Long Case Floor Clock w/ Lovely Accent Foliage Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish long-case clock with distinct curvy rain-drop shaped belly
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
French wood carved wall hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful antique gold gilt wood carving made of wood and gesso
From the 19th century ,vintage
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Gesso
Antique Hand-Painted Indian Wall Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Indian yellow wood carvings. Originally hand-painted door panels depicting daily life
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Indian Wall Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique Indian yellow wood carvings. Originally hand-painted door panels depicting daily chores
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful freestanding wardrobe from the 19th century is crafted from solid wood. This antique
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Collection of French 19th Century Framed Wax Seals
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
wood frames. Intaglios, ‘carving’ in Italian, were used to make wax seals or ‘signatures’. Many of the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Art
Materials
Ebony
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2024To 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, 2022There 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2023What 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, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Carved 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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