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Early 20th Century, Folk Art Handmade Bird Cage
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art handmade bird cage. We share what we love, and we love the
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wonderfully Carved Folk Art Americana Dove Bird
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely American Folk Art carved dove figure with a nice mahogany base. Believed to be carved in 19th century or even earlier. Perfectly patina, very intricately carved. Glass or ston...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Bird Statue / Temple Ornament from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 21,2 cm high 7,8 cm wide and 11,5 cm deep Weight: 0.485 kgs
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Self Taught Hand Carved Bird Figure
Located in London, GB
carved sculptural self-taught figure of a bird. This carving shows great craftsmanship in the detail of
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

German Folk Art Bird on Natural Base, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of an early 20th century German Folk Art hand carved wooden figure of a bird
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Hand-Carved Relief Panel Fragment depicting a Bird
Located in Leesburg, VA
carving in high-relief depicts an abstract bird in South Asian manner. This salvaged artwork makes the
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Vintage Japan Artisan Hand-Carved Shore Birds Wildlife Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
root wood display base dating to the mid last century. Hand-carved and meticulously detailed birds
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Fine Hand Painted Bird Heron Signed Mint and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
of a Bird Heron and it is accompanied by its original signed kiri wood collector box tomobako. This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Rare Collection of Four 19th Century German Folk Art Carved Birds
Located in London, GB
still firm again the carved wood, Small details missing on each bird, beak tip on one, aged rust across
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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Giant Partly Painted Senufo Bird Sculpture Cote D ivoire Early 20th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Giant bird sculpture by the Senufo People of Cote d'ivoire in Africa has its inspiration from
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Tree with Birds by J. E. Neale, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
American Folk Art tree with birds by J. E. Neale, Maine, 20th century. Mixed media with polychromed
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Thai Vintage Modern Bronze Decor Bird by Hattakitkosol Somchai
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The bird is in a flight position, standing on a round black wooden base. Designed and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Brass

1962 wood carving of a bird by noted artist Philip Mccracken
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful wood carving of a bird in flight by the noted American artist Philip Mccracken. It is
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

19c French Louis XV Barometer with Bird and Floral Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI Barometer with Bird and Floral Carving
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

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
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Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers

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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
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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers

Pair of French Gold Gilt Wood Carvings circa 1900 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold gilt wood carving with birds, scrolls, & acanthus leaf details. These would be great
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Early 20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Black Forest Wooden Table Box Jewelry Casket with Figural Bird Carving
Located in Forney, TX
, featuring an exceptionally executed finely detailed figural game bird carving on a naturalistic base
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Parcel Paint and Parcel Gilt Beveled Oval Mirrors, with Bird Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of oval mirrors with clear and beveled plate. Gilt beading surrounds The mirror. A cream paint on both the inner edge and the outer edge is Between a foliate design and ...
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Late 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
terminating with birds feet. There are many wood carvings as additional decoration and a front drawer, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Figural Serving Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
roast or bird. A removable wood carving board rests underneath the shell-form lid, which has a smaller
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bird bullfinch 1920s-1940s/Antique Figurine Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving bird (pair). It is a bird called "bullfinch". It is a work
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
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20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Wood Bird
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Primitive carved wood bird, possibly a duck, with prominent carved wings, long neck, carved eyes
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bird Carving, Architectural Detail from a Tharu House, Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden bird carving with original paint. This was an architectural detail from a rural Tharu home
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Quan Yin with Bird
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice carved wood Guan Yin with a bird sitting on the head. This is likely South East Asian and
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Bird Scene Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood two bird scene, mounted on a
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Two Bird Scene Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood two bird scene, mounted on a
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Birds Nest Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest 1900s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 19th to 20th century, carved wood bird nest, for hanging on a wall as wall
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Wood Rock Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Rudolph Condon Figural Wood Wrought Iron Folk Art Bird Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed folk art bird sculpture. By Rudolph Condon. In carved wood and wrought iron. In
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Three refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Family Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand for
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand for
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden bird, mounted on its original stand for
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden bird, mounted on its original stand for
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden bird, mounted on its original stand for
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Einar Lilleberg Carved Wood Bird Sculptures, California 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic collection of wood bird sculptures by California artist, Einar Lilleberg. The style is very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Owl Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Bird/ Wooden Figurine/ Circa1900s/ Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bird that has long been naturally weathered. It is believed to have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Cedar

White Breasted Nuthatch Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Antique 1870s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Antique 1870s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Willow Warbler Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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1990s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Woodpecker Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Antique 1870s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Western Yellow Wagtail Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Extraordinary Hand Carved Wood Kingfisher Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood. Signed and dated ("84") by the artist. Would make for
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bird Pen Holder Inkwell Catchall German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Barrel with a Bird
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Bird Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bird wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bird wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a bird wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bird wood carving, those designed in folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bird wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Evelyn Jerome Ackerman, Joan Shapiro and Hattakitkosol Somchai are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bird Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a bird wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,215, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $774,985 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bird Wood Carving
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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.