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Antique Wall Hanging Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand carve and painted wood wall hanging with hearts and leaf motif
Great architectural look on
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Carved Painted Wall Sculpture with Floral Center Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this long, antique wood carving over a door or between two windows for added architectural
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Barong Temple Wood Sculpture Bali 19Th Century
Measurements: 32″hight, 21″width, 20″depth.
Rare
Category
19th Century Symbolist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Massive Antique European Heraldic Wood Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and well-carved high relief Heraldic Crest in dark stained wood. A pair of fierce
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique French Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
vine carving on the bottom.
This 19th century decorative piece was salvege from part of large antique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Antique Chinese Elephant Wood Carving
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese elephant wood carving.
Age: China, 19th century
Size: Height 28 C.M. / width 27 C.M
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese 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
Category
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Wood Hand Carving Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautifully hand carved wood wall hanging, French decorative motif
Very detailed, look great as
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Wooden God/1868-1920/Wood Carving Miniature Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know what Daikokuten is?
This god in Japan is an old god who has existed since the end of the Muromachi period (16th century) as one of the seven gods who bestow happiness.
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique German Black Forest Wood Carving Swallows Key Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique German Black Forest wood carving "Swallows" key holder, early 20th century.
A lovely
Category
Vintage 1910s German Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Antique 1850 Chess Game Maple Pear Wood Carving Erzgebirge Saxony
Located in Munich, DE
Saxony. The Erzgebirge was famous for handcrafted toys masde out of wood in Germany.
They are turned and
Category
Antique 1850s German Games
Materials
Leather, Maple, Pearwood
Antique Dutch Renaissance Figural Walnut Wood Carving Wall Pediment Dutch Men
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch Renaissance figural walnut wood carving wall pediment dutch men. Item features solid
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Old Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Animal Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese wood carving cat.
It seems to be from the Meiji era to the Taisho era.
The material
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
19th C., Rattanakosin, A Set of Antique Thai Wood Carving Panels with Flower
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Thai wood carving panels with flower.
Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Doll Mold "Foot" 1860s-1900s/Mingei Object Wood Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
mainly made of cedar wood, but is also reinforced with sawdust.
It is a very rare item.
It has a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Traditional Design Wood Carving / Wabi-Sabi Art / Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made of copper, but many of them are made of wood.
This is a wooden giboshi, and I think it is from
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
Large Asian Mirror with Antique Carving
Located in Somis, CA
Our beautiful mirror is made with antique carved screen. The Chinese harmony gods "He He" hold
Category
2010s Chinese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Teak Wood Door Frame India Exquisite Carving Details (3) Available c1800
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Teak wood Door Frame imported from India with absolutely beautiful carvings. We have just
Category
Antique 1820s Indian Anglo-Indian Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Wooden Bowl 1860s-1920s/Antique Folk Art Wood Carving Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old large wooden bowl in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji era (1860-1920).
The material is cedar.
It is carved from a large tree of cedar.
It's simple and very powerful...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Antique English Country Armchairs with Floral Carvings
Located in South Salem, NY
Pair of antique English elbow armchairs, circa 1910. Wear is consistent with age. Decorative front
Category
Early 20th Century British Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak, Wood
Antique Boat Hull Carving by W.A. Briggs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An antique, handmade solid wood wall hanging. Carved into the back is the name of the artist, W.A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Bleached Oak Buffet with Floral Carving Details
Located in South Salem, NY
charming carvings transports you to a quaint cottage in the countryside. The buffet has an elongated
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Buffets
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Chicken Family Carving, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand carved wooden statue of a chicken family with cock, hen and some chicks. A very detailed woodcarving manufactured most probably in France circa 1900
Measures: Width 11...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carving, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz ca. 1900
An antique early 20th century wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today.
Literature:
Arenski, Jay
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Pair of mounted antique Theater Head Carvings Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of gilded wood carving depicts a stylized character in Yama Zatdaw, the Burmese version
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Irish Walking Stick, Sterling Handle and Shamrock Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Irish Walking Stick, Sterling Handle and Shamrock Carvings
Offered for sale is an
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Antique 19th Century Irish Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique French Tall Storage
Display Cabinet w/ Beautiful Foliage Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tall carved wood and glass panel cabinet from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category
Antique 18th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique early 20th century wooden carved sculpture featuring a St. Bernard dog with glass eyes
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Wood Mirror W/Elephant
Foliage Motif Carvings, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Indian carved wood mirror from the early 20th century. This antique mirror from India has been
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900
A large crescent vanity mirror in a
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Timeless Design Chinese Altar Table with Meaningful Crane Bird Carvings
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Asian side table with flying crane bird motifs and more on all sides.
One of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair English Antique Marble Top Side Chests w/Faux Bamboo Carving
Lower Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These antique side chests from England are each topped with white marble slabs, resting atop a case
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
texture.
Perfect for interiors that embrace history and light, this Swedish antique offers both utility
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Early 20th C. Savonarola Armchair w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Intricate Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique middle eastern chair is skillfully carved with a generously curved back rest and "Y" shaped and
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Buffet Cabinet w/Thick Reed Carving
Diamond Paneled Doors, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French decoratively carved wood buffet cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial gilt wood and masaic framed mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand crafted antique gilt wood frame with foliage carvings and glass inlaid mosaic. Square form
Category
Antique 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Set of 4 very charming English antique country dining chairs with lovely patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
antique gems features exquisite wood carving on the backrest. Chairs like these are not only perfect for
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Japanese Hard to Find Pair Antique Ceramic
Meiji Coin Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
We have been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including ceramics, wood carvings, screens
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Hard to Find Pair of Antique Ceramic
Meiji Coin Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
We have been dealing in Fine authentic Japanese antiques including ceramics, wood carvings, screens
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Hard to Find Pair of Antique Hand-Painted Ceramic Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
Arts has been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including ceramics, wood carvings, screens
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique imposing cabin decor wood carving sculpture of an ibex. Black forest or Austria, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H. P. Robertson Solid Walnut Console Table with Turned Legs
Located in Germantown, MD
H p Robertson Co. Antique solid walnut console table.
Wood carvings.
Turned legs.
It measures
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Hard to Find Pair of Handcrafted Celadon Ceramic Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese antiques including ceramics, wood carvings, screens, garden ornaments, lanterns and water
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon
Japan Important Massive Hand Painting Buddha Temple "Sutras" Silk Scroll, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
in Fine authentic Japanese antiques including scrolls, wood carvings, screens, garden ornaments
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Carving
Located in London, GB
netsuke of an oni (demon) is made entirely of wood. In Japanese folklore, oni is a type of ogre typically
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Carving
Located in London, GB
netsuke made entirely out of wood shows a shishi (Chinese lion). The ears are laid back against the body
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carved Horse
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French country carved Folk Art horse. Painted 'white socks' and hoofs, leather ears and
Category
Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Wood Hat Forms
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of four antique American wood hat forms. Size from left: H 9.5", W 10", D 10"; H 8.5", W
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Carved Wood Leaf Shaped Tea Tray
Located in New York, NY
Japanese carved wood tea tray in the shape of a simple large flat leaf, carved from one solid piece
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Softwood
Large Antique Southeast Asian Tall Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This impressive is standing on a lotus base and finished in its original reddish color.
Category
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Artisan
Located in London, GB
This netsuke is made entirely out of wood and depicts a sleeping lady being watched by two oni
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke Wood Accessory Fashion, 19th Century, Antique Woodcraft Monkey
Located in London, GB
This netsuke is made entirely out of wood and depicts a monkey holding a peach. A peach is a symbol
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th century, Antique, Woodcraft, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
netsuke of a street performer is made entirely of wood. The man is smiling broadly and is dressed in
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Carved Wood Antique Lóngguī Dragons aka Dragon Turtles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair of carved wood antique Lónggui dragons aka dragon turtles.
Wonderfully
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet
s Basket for Tea Ceremony
Located in New York, NY
Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
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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, 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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