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Monumental French Gothic Revival Polychrome Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rare, large and most impressive 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
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 American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
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Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
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Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Brass 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 American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Teak, Wood, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Teak, Wood, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Black Forest Bookcase or China Cabinet, Swiss, Late 1800
s Part of Suite
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
hand-carved with distressed blue wood finish.
This beautifully display shelf cabinet would look
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century large scale French Louis XVI carved and painted display cabinet. This piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage European Primitive Hand Carved Book Shelf With Mortise and Tenon Joints
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Primitive style hand carved wooden display shelf or bookcase. Origin unknown but likely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual double bibliothèque from southwest France, this impressive bookcase was hand-carved from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Victorian Hand Carved
Painted Canterbury w/ Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century
Victorian Hand Carved & Painted Canterbury w/ Drawer.
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Hand Carved Canterbury w/ Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Victorian mahogany hand carved canterbury w/ drawer & brass wheels.
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Display Shelf
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome large scale vintage Italian carved and painted display shelf. Nice patina on this piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century
Regency Period, 1820s
English Fine Quality Mahogany Desktop Book
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century (Regency Period, 1820s) English fine quality mahogany desktop book stand with elegant spindles turned upright. Supports and scrolling ends to gallery incorporating handl...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
English Regency Mahogany Antique Canterbury
England, circa 1820
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century (Regency Period, 1820s) English mahogany canterbury. It is boat shaped with its silhouette upright supporting the dividers above one frieze drawer with turned legs on it...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Blue Book Shelf, 17th C Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 17th-century bookshelf from Finland, featuring eight shelves and intricate hand-carved
Category
Antique 17th Century Finnish Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mina INT3 Library
Located in Pesaro, IT
Harmonious proportions and gentle curves characterise10 this sophisticated bookcase, its wide four
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$11,946
Monumental 18th Century Hand Scraped and Painted French Buffet Deux Corps Biblio
Located in Dallas, TX
statement piece. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the towering case storage has a hand-scraped painted finish with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rito Lectern Volcanic Stone
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
precious objects.
The interplay between heavy stone and lightweight wood, as well as between shapes, give
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Stone
$7,175 / item
Antique French Bleached Walnut Bibliotheque with Painted Interior, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Hand-carved circa 1900 in the style of Louis Philippe, this French
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Paint
Art Deco Dry Bar Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
of the period, effortlessly combining functionality with artistic flair. The unique inlaid woods
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Daffodil Yellow Artist-Made Bookshelf with Arched Cutouts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamlike postmodern bookshelf hand-painted in daffodil yellow. The piece features raw, textured edges and sculptural arched cutouts at the base, giving it a handmade, almost archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
antique architecturally hand- carved open cabinets or bookcases in Neoclassical style.
Crafted in Venice
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass**
Dispensa da cucina,sala,all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably the only one of these wall units ever produced and was custom-made for the customer....
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass kitchen pantry bar customizable studio A justfurnituress available
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass**
Dispensa da cucina,sala,all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Giltwood Carved Wood Spanish Bookcase Credenza Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand carved versatile bookcase
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
furniture in pine wood with beautiful polychrome work. and hand-carved wood, with geometric and floral
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Iron
$8,543 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1960s Lacquered Yumu Wood Chinese Bookcase with Hand-Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage handmade Chinese lacquered yumu wood 1960s bookcase with hand-carved medallions. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Zougei wold wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Louis XVI Style Carved
Painted Two Door Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite and grand French Bookcase. This Louis XVI carved and painted two door bookcase features a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Expressive Carved Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century French bookcase is crafted from solid pine and richly adorned with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Expressionist Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Scholar
s Bookcase Carved Red Sideboard
Located in Somis, CA
A red lacquered bookcase that stands as a testament to 19th century Chinese scholastic style. Its
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
$725 Sale Price
39% Off
19th Century Indian Wooden Bookcase from Gujarat with Carved Friezes and Rosette
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian Gujarat wooden bookcase from the 19th century, with carved rosette and foliage. Created
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1930s - 50s Japanese Vintage solid wood 5 shelves bookcase organic Wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage wooden bookcase with 5 shelves - product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa period
Category
20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
19th Century, Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Rosewood Campaign Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
on boldly carved claw-and-ball feet, this bookcase exudes strength and elegance, its design steeped
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Sec...
Materials
Brass
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
LATE 19th CENTURY MINIATURE BOOKCASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Unique and distinctive miniature depicting a bookcase, set in a light green wooden frame and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paper
Venetian Italian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
two parts Bookcase, a piece of furniture that exudes both artistry and history. The exquisite hand
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Cookeville, TN
rare 3-piece breakfront featuring exquisite carved details, original hand-painted finish, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display cabinet, circa 1910
By Louis Majorelle, Atelier Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display case, circa 1910
Attributed to Louis Majorelle
In carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower02 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for his works are unable to
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Inlaid Two-Part Bookcase/Display Cabinet, showcasing the exquisite beauty of early 20th-century Noorish
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Teak
Swivel Bookcase Table by Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / revolving bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style, richly carved
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Pedestals
Materials
Marble
$2,847 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819 . Rare early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
$38,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Hand-Painted Blind Door Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian blind door secretary with a carved scrolled decorative cornice, upper case bookcase with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Brass 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 American Louis XV Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th-Century Dutch Trumeau Cabinet Bookcase in Burl and Bois de Rose early 1700s
Located in Roma, IT
magnificent walnut burl, bois de rose with exquisite inlays, curved profiles, and a splendid carved pediment
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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Carved Wood Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood bookcase for your home. A carved wood bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 136 options for an antique or vintage carved wood bookcase now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the carved wood bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood bookcase, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carved wood bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Amorph Inc. and GUNN are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Bookcase?
The average selling price for a carved wood bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,238, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $38,774 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Carved Wood Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2023What 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, 2022Carved 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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