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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Nouveau Dressers Fine Hammered Brass by P. Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Art Deco Style Louise Floral Buffet Sideboard in Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

intricately carve delicate floral forms, which are then encased in a snug-fitting metal skin. The gracefully

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2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Art Deco Style Louise Floral Buffet Sideboard in Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Louise Floral Art Deco Dresser 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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

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Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Floral Art Deco Dresser Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$16,114 / item

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Scrolling Foliage and Extending Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Anglo-Indian wood and cane plantation chair from the early 20th century, with foliage-themed

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Scrolling Foliage and Extending Arms

$11,000

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul 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

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2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Pair of Blue Anglo Indian Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Anglo-Indian single arm sconces with light blue etched hurricanes, with Greek Key design. Wooden backplates have been refinished and wired. Measurements: 24" height, 5.5" w...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Blue Anglo Indian Sconces

$7,800 / set

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Antique 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

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2010s Indian Other Cupboards

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze 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

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2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

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By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered White Bronze

$14,571 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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$14,571 / item

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By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Copper

$14,571 / item

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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

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Copper

$14,571 / item

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By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change

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2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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$14,571 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Wardrobes and armoires in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

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By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Secretaires in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

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

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass 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

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change

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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Antique 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

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2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Antique Bronze

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Wardrobes and armoires in Smooth Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Linen Presses in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$14,571 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

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By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P. M

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P. M

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet 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

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2010s Indian Other Buffets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

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2010s Indian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Corner Cupboards Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Corner Cupboards Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Semainier Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Semainier Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Louise Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Dresser Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul M

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul M

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Chest of Drawers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Chest of Drawers Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Buffets

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

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By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleu r De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Credenzas

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleu r De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

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

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Credenzas

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze

By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Dressers Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

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

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2010s Indian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

$24,114 / item

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

By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Indian Other Linen Presses

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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

$14,571 / item

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

$14,571 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Fine Hammered Copper 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 Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Side Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

$8,800 / item

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Brass

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Indian Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables Smooth Brass

$8,800 / 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.