What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

What are the types of wood carving?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

Carved India Wood

Architectural Wood Fragment

Antiques India

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Temple Fragment

India Temple

Fragment Architecture

India Architecture

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Category

2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bronze, Sheet Metal

Dining Room Sets in Louis XV Style, Set of 4 Chairs Louis XV Dining Room Table

$34,401

Louis XV Credenza Dresser Sideboard Furniture in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

legs and side rails of this exceptionally elegant Louis XV credenza dresser sideboard are hand carved

Category

2010s Indian Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louis XV Credenza Dresser Sideboard Furniture in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Louis XVI White Dresser Fleur de Lis by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

dresser has got nine drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece. A

Category

2010s Indian Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Sheet Metal

Louis XVI White Dresser Fleur de Lis by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

carved veneered plaques with arabesque carving. Vizagapatam, late 19th century. History of the Anglo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone

$1,650

Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

English and European market. Hand-made in India circa 1940. Dimensions: Height: 3.5 in., Width: 10 in

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

$950

Art Deco Style Drawers Fleur-de-lis in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

interpretation of the fleur-de-lis motif intricately carved all over the drawers. With their remarkable design

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Style Drawers Fleur-de-lis in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Antique Anglo Indian Mughal Sideboard or Dry Bar Cabinet

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Mughal style ,ebony finish Intricate hand carved antique cabinet from India. Circa 1880. Great to use

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo Indian Mughal Sideboard or Dry Bar Cabinet

$10,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

rich brown patina, speaks volumes of its past. Each spoke, hand-hewn from sturdy wood, bears the mark

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base, Weathered Patina

$2,200

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior containing a super collection of sea shells. Ivory registration number 8NEDUS4R.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Wood

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox

$1,711

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask

Located in Yonkers, NY

Our 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask is from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Busts

Materials

Wood

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask

$1,200

Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.

By British Raj, Tony Duquette

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

chair with brass Inlays British India with Peacocks birds backrest. 19th century Middle Eastern style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.

$3,950

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul M.

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul M.

$24,114 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul for Stephanie Odegard

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal. Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul for Stephanie Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul for S Odegard

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze Mid-Century Modern Dresser

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

" (L) x 21" (B) x 30" (H) Materials: White Metal, Teak wood Techniques: Hand Hammered , Hand Carved

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze Mid-Century Modern Dresser

$12,800 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Materials - White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal. Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

- Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal. Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Materials - Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu by S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Materials - White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered White Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal. Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered Copperby Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood

Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered Copperby Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s Indian Other Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleu r De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleu r De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M.

$24,114 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth White Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Center Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s Indian Other Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$8,800 / item

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 circa 1950's Anglo Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and clear

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Anglo Indian Sconces. Sold per Pair.

$7,800 / set

Louise Floral Art Deco Credenza Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

joined to create a clean and refined silhouette. Our master craftsmen intricately carve delicate floral

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Deco Credenza Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Louise Floral Art Deco Buffet Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

create a clean and refined silhouette. Our master craftsmen intricately carve delicate floral forms

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Deco Buffet Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Louise Floral Art Deco Drawers Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

joined to create a clean and refined silhouette. Our master craftsmen intricately carve delicate floral

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Deco Drawers Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Louise Floral Art Deco Sideboard Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

joined to create a clean and refined silhouette. Our master craftsmen intricately carve delicate floral

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Deco Sideboard Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

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Carved India Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved India wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carved India wood — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 582 options for an antique or vintage carved India wood now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved India wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved India wood bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved India wood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani, Stephanie Odegard Collection and Farrago Design produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved India Wood?

A carved India wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Questions About Carved India Wood

What is Chinese wood carving?
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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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
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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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
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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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
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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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
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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.
What are the types of wood carving?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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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.
What is carved wood art called?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.