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Organic Multi Wood Block Carved with Side Cuts and Bow Tie Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous block of wood, cut with exquisite details to the sides, with top inlay bow ties for
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20th Century Organic Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Printing Block / 1925 / Buddhist Drawing
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is a printing wood block made in 1925 in the Taisho era. This item was used at a temple
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Decorative Art

Materials

Beech

Set of 40 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of the miniature blocks included in these early 20th century type sets is hand carved with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Wood

Collection of 32 Chinese Wood Block Printing Sets, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of the miniature blocks included in these early 20th century type sets is hand carved with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Wood

Blue Maple IV ( 30 x 22 inch hand-printed botanical cyanotype)
Located in Oakland, CA
wood block, no printing press and no ink to be able to reproduce these images. There is no film
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

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Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Vintage Wood Carved Circus Poster Letterpress
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved circus menagerie scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters Poster
Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Kimono Fabric Stencil Wood Block Print Katagami
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Japanese katagami stencil for dyeing kimono fabric. Great design, beautifully rendered. Hand cut from mulberry paper. Reinforced with cross weave of fine silk thread (as seen...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Natural Fiber

Swedish Vintage Butcher Block Bleached Wood Table with Squared Shape on Wheels
Located in Atlanta, GA
thick bleached, wood butcher block top raised on four thickly squared legs. There are round metal
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Tall French Carved Wood Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood stem with wood block base and carved hole. Original wood finish showing nice age and patina. New
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Linen, Wood

Japanese Antique Side Table Carved from a Single Block 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
. Remarkably, this table was carved from a single solid block of wood, showcasing a powerful harmony between
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

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Wood

Group of Five Framed Japanese Wood Block Prints, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
, an image is carved into a block of wood. Black inks form the outline of the image and color inks are
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as art decorative sculpture. Wood block print used to
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Wood Carved Letterpress Carnival Midway Scene Carousel Ferris Wheel
By Neal Walters Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand-carved carnival scene letterpress wood block. Made by the Neal Walters poster company in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

French 1820s Butcher Block Table with Single Drawer, Knife Slot and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French rectangular butcher block table from the early 19th century features a beautiful back
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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
that remain popular today. This 19th century printing block finds new life as a wall decoration or a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative sculptural addition to any shelf or display... organic and all hand made. The shape and pati...
Category

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

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Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, each of the miniature wood blocks included in this early 20th-century type set was hand-carved with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Milton Avery wood block black and white rare dancer COA appraisal framed period
By Milton Avery
Located in Buffalo, NY
linear composition of this work, Avery retained the recognizable figure. First carved into a wood block
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Historic Korean Wooden Printing Blocks Decorative Wall Art or Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An extraordinary pair of carved wood printing blocks from Korea, almost certainly crafted in 18
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Beech, Reclaimed Wood

Antique French Chopping Block with Iron Banding and Three Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Charming butcher block with three splay legs and iron band at top. From France, circa 1900. All
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Wood Sculpture Goddess of Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
painted wood sculpture of Kichijoten holding a jewel or tama, from the early 20th century. Carved from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Japan Fine Antique Quail Sculpture Hand-Carved Red Lacquered 100 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
seal mark on base. Carved from one block of wood in Mingei style A beautiful mingei (Japan art of
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Fine Old Hand carved Hand Painted Sculpture Okame "Woman of Joy"
Located in South Burlington, VT
-1912). Carved from one block of wood, Otafuku is the embodiment of feminine warmth as she smiles
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Wood Stool or Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Romanian Decorative Wood Panel for Synagogue
Located in New York, NY
known as an ark pediment. Exquisitely carved from one block of wood, the artisan who made this panel
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Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Decorative Art

Materials

Pine

Dot Ditty Dash: Abstract Geometric 3D Wood Wall Sculpture in Black White
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
intricately carved blocks of wood, arranged in a linear pattern. The wood was carved at different heights
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Patricia Von Musulin One of a Kind Hand Carved Ebony Bracelet
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Patricia Von Musulin ebony bracelet - rare one of a kind, carved from single block of wood
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2010s American Cuff Bracelets

Japanese Naughty Shunga Folk Art Lady Okame, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
period (1860-1912). Carved from one block of wood, Otafuku is the embodiment of feminine warmth as she
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Painted African Nupe Stool
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic Nupe stool from Nigeria carved from single blocks of wood. Most Nupes are Muslim and
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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Islamic Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi people of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

19th C Footed Dark Kava Tanoa Bowl Handmade Fiji Oceanian
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
& signs of usage. Carved from one block of wood, there's an intricately engraved tribal design on the rim
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Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Peek a Blue (Modern Abstract, Square 3-D Wall Sculpture in Blue White)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
36 x 36 x 3.5 inches Square wood blocks carefully carved and hand painted in acrylic in off-white
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Three-Legged Wooden Lobi Stool
By Lobi People
Located in New York, NY
This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana. It was carved from single blocks
Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

African Senufo Round Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
block of wood. Artisan crafted and due to its handmade nature, no two are alike. Variations and
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Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

African Senufo Stool
Located in Centreville, VA
one block of wood. Artisan crafted and due to its handmade nature, no two are alike. Variations
Category

Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Modern Craftsman Bronzed Table Lamps, Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti. The pieces are carved out of blocks of wood yet are stunningly
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Ward Bennett 1550 University Black Ash Armchair for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
Western saddle. It is carved from solid blocks of wood, then meticulously joined and finished. This one
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Art Deco Stylish Pair of Wooden Mounted Golfing Bookends
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
from circa 1925. These stylish bookends are made up of two carved blocks of wood joined by an angled
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Nightstand Side Table Bassett Mayan
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Featuring a beautifully grained walnut top above 2 drawers. Each adorned with detailed solid wood block
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Chaise Longue Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
from an original chair in the V&A and then had a wood block carved and my book binder has then stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

French Butcher Block Table with Single Drawer, Utensil Holder and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French butcher block table from the 19th century, with single drawer, utensil holder and carved
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood

Old Wood Carved Lion Lamp with Suede Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved wood block, with the French mounting up the back topped by the original oval beige suede
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Suede

18th C. Asian Wood Carved Scholar
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An Important piece of history, this hand carved wood, block form construction, (a style in which
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Contemporary Woodblock in Black and White "Lachrima Artis (The Tear of Art)"
Located in Cleveland, OH
, travel, and Italian and American culture. He hand carves wood blocks with incredible detail and the final
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Burlesque Poster Carved Wood Printing Block
Located in North Hollywood, CA
press and a poster was created. The features of the woman and the large star and square areas are carved
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Wood

Giant Number 2 Carved Wood Printing Block
Located in Essex, MA
A wonderfully graphic, giant, black, 19th century hand-carved and routed wood printer's block of
Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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.

How Much is a Carved Wood Block?

Prices for a carved wood block can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $78 and can go as high as $16,137, while the average can fetch as much as $1,003.
Questions About Carved Wood Block
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.