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1800s Antique Monumental French, Gothic Revival, Display Carved Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800s Antique Monumental French, Gothic Revival, Display 7194.Carved Bookcase! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French carved and parcel gilt neoclassical style bookcase. Very intricate
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Pair of 1950s French Tall Wood Bookcases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of tall 1950s French wood bookcases. Hand carved.
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Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1800 s Antique Spanish, Library, Highly Carved Painted, Walnut Bookcase!!
Located in Austin, TX
Absolutely Stunning Antique Bookcase, Spanish, Library, Highly Carved & Painted, Walnut, 1800s
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Aesthetic Movement Chinese Ebonized and Carved Bookcase, Bronze Hardware
By Kimbel and Cabus
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Movement Kimbel Cabus School Chinese ebonized bookcase features carved egrets in
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

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Bronze

Rare Period Italian Renaissance Walnut Wood Armadio Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
of this bookcase is stepped in and out, vertically and horizontally. Varying hand carved linear
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases

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Walnut, Pine

Antique Danish Narrow Carved Bookcase/Cabinet, Black Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
Note the lovely carving and barley twist elements in this narrow bookcase/cabinet. The new black
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Early 20th Century Danish Bookcases

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Wood, Paint

Italian Baroque Carved Wood Bookshelf
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian Baroque carved wood Venetian bookshelf with beautiful woman and man on the both sides.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Oversized Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Burl Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique Renaissance Revival bookcase offers walnut construction with caved broken arch
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Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Metal

LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Bookcases

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Wood

Small Carved Wooden Bookcase Manufactured in England, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
wooden grids. Bipartite crest. Richly carved with several wood species. Manufactured in England, mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

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Wood

Antique RJ Horner School Figural Carved Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, circa 1910
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
bow front glass door flanked by single door bookcases and foliate carved crest with lion heads, over
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Metal

Art Deco bookcase / cabinet / display case in carved walnut, France, circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
. In walnut and burl. Beautiful fluted feet. Pretty wood carvings: row of beads, drapes, flowers carved
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Bookshelf With Carved Wood Accents .
Located in Seattle, WA
This Bookshelf has adjustable shelving and a carved wood base. Antique style. Beautiful Patina to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XIV French Carved Painted Open Bookcases Made with Old Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant painted, open bookcases were carved in Provence, France. The large, sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Bookcases

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Wood, Paint

Antique 9 Tall Carved Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from France
Located in Round Top, TX
The elongated three glass doors are complimented by the carved half column details in this
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Simon Horn of Chelsea Cherry Wood Bookcase Drinks Cabinet Shelving Secretary
By Simon Horn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice and functional Simon Horn of Chelsea Cherry Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

French 1880s Louis XVI Style Wood Bookcase with Glass Doors and Doric Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Louis XVI style wooden bookcase from the late 19th century, with two pairs of glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Carved Bookcase with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
your own decor, to the richness of the carved wood. This French bookcase would be a fantastic addition
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Antique Pair of Brown Wood Poplar Bookcases, Drawers Shelves, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of poplar bookcases, dark brown wood, made in the eighteenth century, from Piedmont
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Poplar

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Style Gun Cabinet or Bookcase with Carved Deer Head
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak gun cabinet has a Black Forest style hand carved deer head at its crown (notice the
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase is a timeless furniture piece that exudes elegance and
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Antique 19th Century European Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Carved Wood Bookshelf by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful carved oak wood bookshelf by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Three rectangular wood
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Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique 8 Tall Carved Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from F
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive in every way, this heavily carved oak display cabinet makes a dramatic impression. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Monumental Architectural Bookcase
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent 19th century Italian monumental finely carved, painted and parcel-gilt architectural
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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Pine Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century European Pine Bookcase exudes elegance and functionality through its exquisite
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Antique 19th Century European Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Antique Italian Gothic Revival Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Particularly Fine late 19th century Italian Gothic Revival breakfront cabinet bookcase with parcel
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Antique 1880s Italian Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Ebony Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressively tall bookcase from 19th century France. A wonderfully aged ebony finish gives the
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Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Closed Bookcase, Vitrine or Apothecary Style Cupboard Solid Wood Bun Feet French Origin 2 Doors 4
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Bookcases

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality vintage gilt and aged wood Bibliotheque, Louis XVI style. It Features two doors and
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Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bookcase Walnut Veneer Marble Glass Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A bookcase, walnut veneer, decorative panels made of carved wood, marble and glass shelves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

19th Century Blue and Gray Scottish Open Shelf Bookcase
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880 Scottish bookcase has a blue gray painted finish, a base with four large drawers, a top
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Door Frame Bookcase with Copper Lined Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
Large bookcase made from salvaged 19th century English door frame. Distressed creamy antique white
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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Antique Eastlake Mahogany Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake bookcase offers mahogany construction with upper gallery having spindled rail
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20th Century American Eastlake Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Style Corner Bookcases
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare pair of corner bookcases in the Louis XVI style. This piece marries the original 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Directoire Style Painted French Bookcase with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Directoire Style Painted French bookcase with Chicken wire doors. The exterior of the cabinet looks
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bookcases

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Wire

Black and Gold Lacquered Bookcase, Antique, 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique bookcase lacquered on a black and gilded background in the embossed decorations, hand
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Monumental Eastlake Stepback Walnut Burl Secretary Bookcase, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and monumental Eastlake step-back secretary bookcase offers carved walnut and burl
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Oak Wood Narrow Floral Carved Curio Cabinet Vitrine Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, one glass swing door, working lock and key, one
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Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Swedish Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish bookcase / vitrine cabinet in two pieces with glass fronted doors in late
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Double Door Bookcase with Drawers, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival bookcase offers walnut construction with double doors with arced
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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Ebonised and Gilded Bookcase with Painted Mirror Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century cabinet with bookcase has a freshly ebonised finish with carved and gilded
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large, Classic Swedish 19th Century Glazed Cabinet/Bookcase/Vitine
Located in Charleston, SC
Large, classical Swedish 19th century cabinet/bookcase with glazed door panels and reeded
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Arts Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers mahogany with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Double Door Bookcase with Drawers, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival bookcase offers walnut construction with double doors with arced
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Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Single Door Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Rococo Revival bookcase offers rosewood construction with pierced foliate filigree crest
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Etageres or Bookcases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning pair of vintage, carved wood, Campaign chest style Hollywood Regency, faux bamboo etageres
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Three-Door Mahogany Step Back Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian step-back bookcase offers mahogany construction with three glass doors opening
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Early 1900 s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Leaded Crown Glass, Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Early 1900's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Leaded Crown Glass Bookcase! Gorgeous Antique
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Lead

Unusual Antique French Desktop Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
With an opening of 9 x 12 x 4 inches, this unusual French bookcase with ormolu mounts is the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Leaded Glass Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Three Door Enclosed Bookcase, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts enclosed bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with three doors
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Locking Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American empire triple bookcase offers flame mahogany construction with ogee frieze
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20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Oversized American Empire Mahogany Four Door Bookcase, Circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large American Empire bookcase offers mahogany construction with four glass doors
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Art Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Art and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction in 3/4 size
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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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, 2021
    The 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, 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.

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