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Vintage Shanxi Province Elmwood Side Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province elmwood side table / desk This vintage Chinese side table / desk has four
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

"Mother Child" Desk Sculpture by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
A "Mother & Child" desk sculpture by Ilya Schor is a notable piece of Judaica art. Schor was a
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Wooden Scrolling Desk Calendar Keeps Time Perpetually
Located in San Francisco, CA
fanfare in everyday life. The bright idea, as in the handsome wood “scrolling” example here, was called a
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paper

Swedish 19th Century Baroque Style Desk or Table with Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century Baroque style desk or table with single drawer. This antique Swedish desk
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Tables

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Desk or Dining Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful Swedish white washed side or office chair with carved details.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
-down desk there are three graduated drawers on either side of a center pigeon hole with a long drawer
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century American Riven Cut Side Table, Desk, Entry Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
18th Century American Riven Cut Side Table, Bedside Table and or Desk. A beautifully timeworn 18th
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Antique 18th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, slanted desk, four doors and carved reeded panels. A testament to timeless Danish craftsmanship, this two
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Italian Aldo Tura Timber Desk Lamp with Pen Holder, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Aldo Tura dark timber desk lamp with pen holder 1950s. Fully functional.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm) Materials and Techniques: Walnut,Wood,Hand-Carved
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Partners Desk or Center Table, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
of the style of Louis XIII, and they are a prominent aspect of this French table/desk from circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pinewood Desk Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Gustavian style hand carved pinewood painted console, desk table with simple drawer and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Cylinder Desk, Empire Style, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Large cylinder desk in mahogany and flamed mahogany veneer in the Empire style. This secretary with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Gino Sarfatti, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
GINO SARFATTI THREE FOOT "GRASSHOPPER" DESK LAMP EXQUISITE! 1953 SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Green Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
GINO SARFATTI THREE FOOT "GRASSHOPPER" DESK LAMP EXQUISITE! 1953 SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French hand painted table in a neutral shade with a blue hue with one drawer features classic details, such as the raised edge table top and dovetailed drawer. This table certai...
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20" Tall 7" Base Width and 6" Shade Width This is an incredibly rare find! A brass, ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Rococo gilt painted faux stone console entry table office desk antique. An exceptional
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Waterfall Epoxy Resin Dining Table - Custom Epoxy Desk - Office Furniture
Located in İnegöl, TR
Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with gray epoxy is seen in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood

Gino Sarfatti Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Yellow Rare!
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
GINO SARFATTI SAUCER SHADE DESK LAMP EXQUISITE! 1952 SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Dimensions: 20" Tall 6
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.
By Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
: Comte S.A. Material: wood, metal, leather Technique: carved, varnished, hand-crafted, hand-carved
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Dore Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Louis XV style French dore bronze mounted Boulle Marquetry secretary desk or cabinet
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Antique 1830s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please
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2010s Indian Other Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Chinese Figure Lamp Yes We Have It, on Your Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage lamp has as a base a carved wood Chinese draped figure standing on a two-tier metal
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800 s Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
be used as a Lady’s Desk, End or Side Table and of course a Nightstand. Our Old Plank workshop did a
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Antique 1870s French Louis XIII End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame. Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in
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Vintage 1910s Russian Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Jade, Silver

Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
the early 1900s was hand-crafted in Austria and it is perfect for sitting behind a small desk or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and also practical in size Art Deco table clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as cool and alm...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Two-Light Owl Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp Germany, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
period table lamp or desk lamp base is a stunning piece made of hand-carved oakwood in the shape of an
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oil on Canvas by Cuban Artist Rogelio Puente
Located in Madrid, ES
finely carved dark wood desk, upon which rest decorative and utilitarian objects such as candlesticks
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Vintage 1980s Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a
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Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
desk. Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters. Found at an estate sale in
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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Seal, Sea Lion Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
antiques (as you may have come to expect from us). With this rare and all hand carved seal sculpture table
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Wood Desk
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Antique hand-carved wood desk.
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Armchair 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wood desk armchair 19th century, in perfect conditions.  
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Conference Desk Dining Table
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Taking inspiration from hand-carved African stools, a solid wood tabletop with a sloping underbelly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

1900s Empire-Style Desk with Gorgeous Veneer Wood Grain Detail Carved Legs
Located in Memphis, TN
1900s Empire-style desk with gorgeous veneer wood grain detail and graceful carved legs. Dress up a
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet

Neoclassic Desk, Console-Marquetry Hand-Carved Details, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century neoclassic stylish small desk writing table or console with carved and inlay wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Astra modern Desk, Ebony stain on Walnut wood
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Astra desk solid Walnut wood with top leather, Dimension: 60" L x 24" D x 30" H. It is
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Padouk Wood Desk Carved Writing Table Anglo-Indian
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique hand-carved Anglo-India desk in padouk wood We date this wonderful museum quality
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Antique 1810s Desks

Carved Hardwood Asian Writing Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Remarkable, early 20th century, heavily carved Asian two part writing desk. Features carved birds
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Early 20th Century Asian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorph Astra modern Desk in Graphite Walnut Stain on Ash wood
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Astra desk solid ashwood with top leather, Dimension: 60" L x 24" D x 30" H. It is
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Curved Legs by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged flap, drawers with
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2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Cabinets and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged flap, five
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2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Rafael Contemporary Desk in Wood and Metal by Nadine Hajjar
By Nadine Hajjar
Located in Montreal, QC
Rafaël is a desk with a very light profile. Interlacing metal rods form the base that holds an Ash
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Amorph Astra Desk Graphite Walnut stain on Ash wood with Top leather
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorph Astra desk solid ashwood with top leather, Dimension: 60" L x 24" D x 30" H. About Amorph
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Italy 1950 Five Drawers, Louis XV Write Desk Sculptured Solid Wood
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
20th century, Italy 1950, five drawers, Louis XV write desk, sculptured solid wood Quartered top
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Off-Grid Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
. Available in custom sizes with a choice of ash with a clear oil or black stain finish or walnut. Custom wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Sisli Desk, Alpi Pore Platinum Wood Leather Insert and Bronze Legs Writing Desk
By Mobilia
Located in Houston, TX
A fine writing desk never goes out of the style – even in the age of tech. Concealed desktop
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2010s Turkish Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

American Carved Faux Bamboo Secretary Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic late 19th century bird's eye maple secretary desk with faux bamboo details and lift top
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

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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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.