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Exceptional Olive Wood Desk / Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 17th Century Desk / Dining Table with pulling trays on each side in Olive wood. Each tray
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive

Late 19th Century Small Olive-Wood Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century olive wood occasional table, the richly patinated octagonal, segmented top with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Olive

Tall Wood Screw Press for Olive Oil
Located in New York, NY
Probably made for use in making olive oil as a screw press, Most of its length is a threaded screw
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Live Edge Olive Burl Wall Art
Located in New Hope, PA
This piece was crafted from a cross-section of Olive burl to showcase the intricate patterns and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Art

Materials

Olive

Hand-Carved Centerpiece
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Carved Wood Centerpiece, probably olive wood, signed L. Morisset
Category

Vintage 1970s French Centerpieces

Carved Hardwood Figure of a Knight
Located in London, GB
Carved Hardwood (possibly olive wood) figure of a knight.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Sculptures

Fish Form Paper Knife
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved and Finely Painted Solid Olive Wood English, c1840 13.25" high x 15.5" wide x 2.5
Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures

Vintage Olive Wood Catch-All Bowl, France, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage catch-all bowl in solid olive wood, France, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Olive

Wooden Popey and Olive Oyl Carousel Sculptures by Bernard Kindt, Belgium , 1950s
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Retie, BE
Popeye and olive Oyl carousel sculptures by Bernard Kindt. This awesome couple of comic characters
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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Carved Olive Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved olive wood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and olive, every carved olive wood was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved olive wood, we have 154 options in-stock, while there are 65 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved olive wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved olive wood made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Leon Bronstein each produced at least one beautiful carved olive wood that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Olive Wood?

The average selling price for a carved olive wood at 1stDibs is $3,490, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $529,920 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Olive Wood
  • 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
    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 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 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 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, 2024
    Yes, vinegar and olive oil can remove wood scratches in some cases. Most often, people use apple cider vinegar for this DIY method, mixing it with an equal amount of olive oil. Then, the solution is left in place for several hours and then wiped away. If you wish to try this method, test the solution on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it doesn't damage the wood finish. Find a variety of wood furniture 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
    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 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 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 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.