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 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 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.

Carved Wood Block

Post Modern Armchair

Riva 1920

Antique Butcher Block

European Architectural Antiques

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Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Twelve Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper

$619

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Blue Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with blue

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Blue Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper

$619

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Double Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with double

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Double Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper

$622

Swirly Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with swirly

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Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Swirly Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

$826

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Leaf Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with leaf

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Leaf Printing Block for Wallpaper

$826

Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper

$757

Oval Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Oval Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

$826

Large Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Large Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper

$826

FINE VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED FLORAL PRINTiNG BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sycamore wood printing block with flowers wines This piece is part of a suite, I have included a picture

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

FINE VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED FLORAL PRINTiNG BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER

$826

VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED SWiRLY BOARDER PRINTING BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sycamore wood printing block which is long for floral borders This piece is part of a suite, I have

Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED SWiRLY BOARDER PRINTING BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER

$760

Rare South African Block Front Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local

Category

Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Rare South African Block Front Chest

$4,683

Rare Antique Senufo Coffee Table, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Rare antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of wood

Category

Antique Early 1900s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Antique Senufo Coffee Table, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1900

$3,800

Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Located in Firenze, IT

in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

$3,816

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Located in Firenze, IT

in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An

Category

19th Century Realist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture, 19th Century

$3,816

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

$450

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form

$450

A collection of 10 fabric printing blocks Liberty of London

By Liberty of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

this set of 10 hand carved printing blocks, attributed to liberty's of london. Founded in 1875

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

A collection of 10 fabric printing blocks Liberty of London

$3,099 / set

Vintage Swedish Butcher Block Side Table with Geometric Skirt and Angular Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Swedish butcher block table. This square shaped butcher block table features a thick

Category

20th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swedish Butcher Block Side Table with Geometric Skirt and Angular Legs

$2,995

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

Located in Forney, TX

(butchershop butcher block) A charming early example, circa 1810, with beautifully aged heavily worn patina

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century French Butcher Block Table Billot de Boucher

$5,500

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered

Located in South Burlington, VT

. Each body carved from one block of wood in Mingei style. Beautiful mingei (Japan art of the people

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered

$1,400 Sale Price

63% Off

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Elevated by two solid teak wood legs, the seat and legs were carved from single blocks of wood. A wonderful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

$5,700 / item

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Elevated by two solid teak wood legs, the seat and legs were carved from single blocks of wood. A wonderful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Modern Organic

$5,200 / item

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Elevated by two solid teak wood legs, the seat and legs were carved from single blocks of wood. A wonderful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

$5,700 / item

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

. Elevated by two solid teak wood legs, the seat and legs were carved from single blocks of wood. A wonderful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

$2,200

2 Rare Italian Modern Craftsman Alpine Benches in Hand Carved Cypress

Located in New York, NY

carved from blocks of wood with hand carved wood seats and hand chiseled around the apron to provide

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cypress

2 Rare Italian Modern Craftsman Alpine Benches in Hand Carved Cypress

$7,950 / item

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, solid wood back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

solid wood blocks, the delicate shapes gracefully rotate along multiple axes, creating majestic contours

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, solid wood back, leather seat

$1,550 / item

Oriental cupboard. Wood, metal. 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Eastern box office. Carved wood, metal. XIX century. Wooden block on legs (the front ones are

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Other

Oriental cupboard. Wood, metal. 19th century.

$930

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Low Chair in Triple Charred Teak Wood

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive minimalist chair hand made from century old teak wood. Carved from two blocks of thick

Category

2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Low Chair in Triple Charred Teak Wood

$2,900

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

Located in Centreville, VA

block of wood. Artisan crafted and due to its handmade nature, no two are alike. Variations and

Category

Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

$360

Antique Renaissance Style Wooden Carved Pieta Sculpture with Mary Christ

Located in Philadelphia, PA

several joined wood blocks. Simply a wonderful antique Religious sculpture! Date: Late 19th or Early

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Style Wooden Carved Pieta Sculpture with Mary Christ

$2,500

Blue Books: Abstract Geometric 3D Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Grey, White

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

. This piece resembling a stack of blue books was made with intricately carved blocks of wood, arranged

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Stephen Walling
Blue Books: Abstract Geometric 3D Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Grey, White, 2022

$4,800

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

$2,300 / item

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back

$2,300 / item

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back

$2,300 / item

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

$2,300 / item

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

solid wood blocks, the delicate shapes gracefully rotate along multiple axes, creating majestic contours

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat

$1,550 / item

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

solid wood blocks, the delicate shapes gracefully rotate along multiple axes, creating majestic contours

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

$1,550 / item

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

solid wood blocks, the delicate shapes gracefully rotate along multiple axes, creating majestic contours

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat

$1,550 / item

Modern Style Aurora office chair in black solid wood, solid back, leather seat

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

solid wood blocks, the delicate shapes gracefully rotate along multiple axes, creating majestic contours

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in black solid wood, solid back, leather seat

$1,550 / item

Starling

Located in San Francisco, CA

minor rubs. About the artwork: This artwork required 3 different carved wood blocks and 7 layers of

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Suezan Aikins
Starling, c.1990

$700

Asagiri

Located in San Francisco, CA

minor rubs, barely visible. About the artwork: This artwork required 7 different carved wood blocks

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Suezan Aikins
Asagiri, c.1990

$700

Heron Moon

Located in San Francisco, CA

wood blocks and 9 layers of colors to complete. About the artist: Born in Montreal in 1952, Suezan

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Suezan Aikins
Heron Moon, c.1990

$750

Lobi Stool, Early 20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

considering its age and use. The Lobi stools were carved from single blocks of wood. The more valuable stools

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Lobi Stool, Early 20th Century

$1,850

Catarina Mirror

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

hand-carved ornamental wood blocks. Each piece, crafted from a variety of wood types such as oak, cedar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-L...

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Catarina Mirror

$6,916 / item

Catarina Wall Mirror

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

ornamental wood blocks. Each piece, crafted from a variety of wood types such as oak, cedar and walnut is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Catarina Wall Mirror

$6,201 / item

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating

$2,300 / item

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from solid wood blocks

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating

$2,300 / item

Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

carved from two blocks of wood, curving into elegant volutes that anchor its commanding silhouette. The

Category

Antique 1850s Brazilian Empire Benches

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier

$5,109

Rare Iconic Surrealism Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

open palm and elongated fingers supported by a foot. Constructed in carved block parts of wood (likely

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Iconic Surrealism Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg

$8,000

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

century) This is a female statue. I'm letting my hair down. All carved from one block of wood. However, it

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

$1,500

Art Deco Sudre Type Cocktail Pick Set w/Ducks Walking Up an Incline for Berries

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

up a ramp of wood carved as a block wall ending in a chrome post holding 8 fork tipped "Berry" topped

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sudre Type Cocktail Pick Set w/Ducks Walking Up an Incline for Berries

$395

Riva 1920 Curve Bench - Design by Brodie Neill, W 240 cm (94.5 in)

By Riva 1920, Brodie Neill

Located in Alcamo, IT

design and refined craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single block of scented solid cedar wood, it

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Curve Bench - Design by Brodie Neill, W 240 cm (94.5 in)

$6,495

Riva 1920 Palio Armchair - Design by Ronald Sasson

By Ronald Sasson, Riva 1920

Located in Alcamo, IT

single block of scented solid cedar wood. Its curvilinear design flows seamlessly from the ergonomic seat

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Palio Armchair - Design by Ronald Sasson

$5,266

Riva 1920 Pontevecchio Bench - Design by Vegni Design, W 190 cm (74.8 in)

By Riva 1920

Located in Alcamo, IT

contemporary craftsmanship and sculptural elegance. Carved from a single block of scented solid cedar wood, the

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Pontevecchio Bench - Design by Vegni Design, W 190 cm (74.8 in)

$5,331

Riva 1920 Pontevecchio Bench - Design by Vegni Design, W 240 cm (94.5 in)

By Riva 1920

Located in Alcamo, IT

contemporary craftsmanship and sculptural elegance. Carved from a single block of scented solid cedar wood, the

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Pontevecchio Bench - Design by Vegni Design, W 240 cm (94.5 in)

$6,676

Riva 1920 Curve Bench - Design by Brodie Neill, W 180 cm (70.9 in)

By Riva 1920, Brodie Neill

Located in Alcamo, IT

sculptural design and fine craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single block of scented solid cedar wood, it

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Curve Bench - Design by Brodie Neill, W 180 cm (70.9 in)

$5,120

Riva 1920 Pure Bench - Design by Matteo Thun, W 190 cm (74.8 in)

By Riva 1920, Matteo Thun

Located in Alcamo, IT

/ 15.6 in Material: Solid scented cedar wood, carved from a single block Wooden feet in matching cedar

Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Riva 1920 Pure Bench - Design by Matteo Thun, W 190 cm (74.8 in)

$4,983

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Carved Wood Block For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood block available at 1stDibs. A carved wood block — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 88 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood block you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved wood block you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood block, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bianchini, Rajhastani and Calhoun Print Co. each produced at least one beautiful carved wood block that is worth considering.

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Questions About Carved Wood Block

What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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 Chinese wood carving?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 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.