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Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
the bill. Easily imagine it in a loft setting paired with a reclaimed wood desk, or as a statement
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid.Hammered in Copper by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables Mid. Hammered in Brass by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Fine Hammered Brass by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
Located in Munich, DE
different kind of wood and forged brass rings. The table top and the two drawers are made of the identical
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table Anonymous Spain; 18th century Wood, iron
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
," plate 92a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
," plate 93a. Book included. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Smooth Antique Bronze by Alison S
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
"H Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden hand painted table with cognac velvet top. The table is hand carved with typical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique c.1910 Carved Mahogany Wine Table – Side / Occasional Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Carved Mahogany Wine Table – Side / Occasional Table, Fine Quality An early 20th
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
carved wood, with embossed leather top, original brass handles in the two drawers and baluster-shaped and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Macassar, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1940
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional French Art Deco Desk Accessory in Macassar, Chrome, and Lucite, circa 1940 A rare and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Louis XV Style Leather Top and Brass Mounted Desk in the Manner of Baker
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 49in D: 24 1/2in This French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk In The Manner
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming and rare 18th C. Italian painted small ladies desk having deep yellow, maroon and and gold
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
stretcher. Note the handsome central carved family crest and the words, "De Los Otal." The attractive rich
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
$195 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Elephant and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with elephant motif
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Multi Wood Patch Work Waste Can
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome mid century multi wood patch work waste can. Hand crafted by Tommy Tomson. Very nice!
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Mid-20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff "Star Trek" Desk Chair by Madison Furniture
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sink into iconic design history with this stunning vintage swiveling desk chair, created by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, solid wood back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
remarkable collection crafts a masterpiece that transcends norms, capturing a unique essence. Carved from
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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

Vintage Wood Briefcase with Combination Locks and Wooden Handle
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant vintage briefcase constructed from several woods, burr walnut veneer, with combination
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

High Quality Wood Hogan William Mary Style Walnut Writing/Library Table
Located in North Salem, NY
Wood & Hogan bench-made writing or library table is crafted in the style of late 17th century William
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English William and Mary Desks and Writing...

Materials

Brass

Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in 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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in 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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in 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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in 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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Desk Chair Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and side arms of these Art Deco Desk Chairs are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers
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2010s Indian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop leaf desk. This desk has brass ormolu and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian slant front desk. The upper section has eight small drawers, four cubbies, two sliding
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important Regency design carved wood pedestal desk in the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual trapezoid-shaped Swedish Gustavian slant front desk. Front opens to reveal an ample work
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian fall front desk. Upper section top opens to an ample work surface
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

American Midcentury Burlwood Hand Carved Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful piece of hand carved burlwood ashtray with a removable top to keep the fumes inside
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Wooden Office Chair with Carved Back, Curving Arms and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Regency style wooden armchair from the early 20th century with carved back, curving arms and
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Early 20th Century Javanese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is
Category

Antique 1890s French Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Female Bust Wood with Diamond Eyes Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian magnifier depicting a woman's head adorned with a 14-karat gold wire necklace with one diamond and diamond eyes on a 12.5" ebony stem with a 3.5" dia brass-plated magnifyin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carlton House Desk by Maitland Smith, Aesthetic Movement, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 20th C. tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland Smith. A wood frame, with applied horn
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Horn, Wood

French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French porcelain and gilt bronze mounted writing desk French, 19th Century Height 116cm, width
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
- Antique White Bronze Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work
Category

2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
- Antique White Bronze Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work
Category

2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
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 Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various size. Customization
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2010s Korean Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
Located in Miami, FL
. Made with 2 matching crystal inkwells which are sitting in period wood base with hand carved floral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

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Carved Wood Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved wood desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 431 options for an antique or vintage carved wood desk now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood desk over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Amorph Inc. and Don S. Shoemaker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Desk?

A carved wood desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,495, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $348,500.
Questions About Carved Wood Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.