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Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
fertility doll from the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana, this hand-carved wooden figure embodies centuries
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility Offered for sale in a
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Benedicte Bergmann Wooden Dolls part of the Mythological Sisters Series, 1969
Located in Bochum, NRW
Three hand-carved wooden dolls, hand painted in vivid colors. The two on the left side were made by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Dolls Sakunami Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi dolls from Japan. Sakunami Style. (作並系). Traditional. A married couple, man and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Southwestern Native American Signed Hopi Kachina Katsina Doll in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely made and displayed. Signed by the artist on the base. Kachina figures are believed to act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. Would be a great addition to any...
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood, Paint

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style. These dolls are not only
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Shell, Beads

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century. Origin
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

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Leather, Wood

Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930 s
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century. Origin
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

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Leather, Wood

Tramp Art Folk Art Dog or Doll s Bed With Silver And Blue Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Tramp art dog bed or doll's bed with chip carved decoration and blue and silver paint. The head
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Massive Five Foot Tall Navajo Eagle Dancer Kachina Doll signed "by GUY V.Y."
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Massive Five Foot Tall Navajo Kachina Doll is signed "by GUY V.Y." on the base, and titled "Eagle
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Leather, Wood, Feathers

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
By Warranty Paris JB Depose
Located in New Orleans, LA
made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood

Japanese Pair of Seated Minister Dolls, Hina Ningyo, House of Takeda, Edo
Located in New York, NY
box bases, each with swords, arrows and bow, the heads carved of wood with several layers of burnished
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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls

Materials

Shell, Textile, Wood

19th Century Camel or Dromedary Sculpture
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A 19th century camel or dromedary sculpture. Carved wood.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Doll in Shadow Box
Located in New York, NY
Folky carved wooden boy doll with original painted surface and leather shoes. Clothes original to
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Antique 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Leather, Linen, Wood

Gosho Doll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Gosho (from the Imperial Palace) Ningyo, is a gift doll from the imperial family. They are always
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Topsy Turvy Doll
Located in Summerland, CA
Unidentified maker Carved wood with polychrome and fabric. Doll originally wore a skirt which
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Paint, Fabric

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Located in New York, NY
strength and leadership), costumed in a orange layered silk kimono, the figure carved of kiri (Paulownia
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Boy Doll, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
haori that were made of silk. This doll's body was made of wood, and face was made of plaster by hand
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Plaster, Wood

Japanese Traditional Kimekomi Ichimatsu Girl Doll, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
, haori and obi that were made of silk with decorative pattern. This doll's body was made of wood, and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Silk, Plaster, Wood

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
objects. Akuaba dolls are not especially uncommon. However, well-carved examples of what is largely a
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Conger Metcalf Conte Crayon on Paper Framed Painting, Portrait of Girl with Doll
By Conger A. Metcalf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
impressionist painting features a young girl holding a Victorian era doll while sitting on a peacock chair. The
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Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Painted Toy Wooden Horse on Wheels, Swedish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Swedish 19th century painted carved wooden toy horse with a very elegant stance. Painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved 19thc Wood Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 19thc hand carved wood doll is wearing a early brown linen dress and has hand carved
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Linen, Wood

Chippendale Style Carved Doll Chair in Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Chippendale style doll's chair dating from the 1940s with ornate foliate wood carving and cream
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Vintage 1940s Chippendale Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

19Thc Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Girl on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc folk art hand carved wood doll has jointed arms & legs on a custom made wood stand.The
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Toys

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Fabric, Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Donkey Rocking Horse
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1950s rocking horse, depicted as a braying donkey, in hand-carved wood, accented with
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Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Leather, Rope, Wood

Carved Wood Carousel Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unrestored painted carousel horse with glass eyes.
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20th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Original Mr Jolliboy Dancing Doll, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
circa 1915- 1920 Mr Jolliboy dancing doll, advertised originally by Gamages in 1910. The hand carved
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Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

1950s Antique African Mancala Game Board Carved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted piece carved from solid wood used for the traditional African game of Mancala. It
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Mid-20th Century African Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Child s Toy Horse
Located in Houston, TX
Sold individually these are both 19th century Swedish carved children's toy horses with real horse
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern 1950s Vintage Carved Wood Animal Collection Set of 7 Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wood animal collection set of seven pieces Styled after designs of
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Boat Model
Located in New York, NY
Large wood boat model. Hand carved wooden tugboat. United States, Mid-20th Century. Dimensions: 28
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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C. Carved Wooden Horse on Tricycle
Located in Worcester, GB
36 1/4 in Height 85 cm 33 1/2 in Period early 20th c., c.1920 Composition carved wood
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Early 20th Century British Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

1933 Ferrari 2.6 Alfa Romeo 2300 Wood Sculpture
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Measures 42" x 15" x 13" Paul Jacobsen uses everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch, and turns them into hauntin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Cow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved and painted Folk Art wood cow. This crude baby is so rustic and unusual.
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Early 20th Century American Country Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden and Painted Toy Horse
Located in New York, NY
A French carved and painted wooden toy horse, late 18th century, of naive form with dappled paint
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Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Swedish Painted and Carved Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A Swedish Painted and Carved Wooden Toy Horse
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique rocking horse toy in polychrome wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique toy horse, hand-carved with underlying bars and rocking movement, hand-built in solid and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Poplar

Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool Dated from the mid-20th century this pianist
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Magical Large 19th Century French Beautifully Carved Wooden Horse Pull Toy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Late 19th century oversized pull along horse toy. A stunning handmade example with unusually large propositions. Stands on original wooden pull along base with functioning wooden whe...
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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Midcentury French Carved and Metal Painted Vintage Model Car with Canvas Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a little boy's room with this vintage model car. Crafted in France, circa 1970, the Classic, miniature car stands on rubber tires with a spare wheel attach...
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Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Pair of rare Sosaku Kokeshi, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
been awarded prizes by the Primer Minister of Japan. Hand-carved and hand-painted, they are
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spring Day Kokeshi by Fumio Tomidokoro, Japan, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
, signed. The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

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Wood, Paint

Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969
Located in Lyon, FR
Internet. The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Articulated Figure with Red Shoes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This painted wood articulated figure with a thin face, large torso and wonderfully articulated legs
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Vintage 1930s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Minimalist kokeshi by Aida Seihou "Harumine, Japan, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Sosaku Kokeshi (Creative Kokeshi). Beautiful wood grain, very cute shape which recalls an old person
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Kokeshi attributed to Muhitsu Miyajima, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
wood grain and picturing an old elegant lady escorting an old man for a promenade. The kokeshi in few
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Puppets, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Both have articulated wood bodies, carved wood heads and are
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Pair of Minimalist Kokeshi, made in Japan, 1960-70s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of Sosaku Kokeshi from the 1960-70s, with a beautiful wood grain. First one, "old
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Punch and Judy Collection
Located in London, GB
carved pine punch and judy puppets. All with their original cloths, hand painted surface, and the best
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

A Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A Very Rare Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse. Exceptional quality of craftsmanship.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Kokeshi with leaves by Usaburo, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
. The kokeshi in few words ? Handmade in Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has lots
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1990s Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Unusually Oversized Folk art Spinning Top
Located in London, GB
Unusually Oversized Folk art Spinning Top An unusually oversized late 19th Century hand carved
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Kokeshi with Camellias, by Inosuke Kobayashi, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Japan, these dolls come from the Tohoku region, which has lots of natural hot springs and where they
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved wood doll you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paint and fabric, every carved wood doll was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood doll — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved wood doll is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carved wood doll has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Native American Art and Paul Jacobsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Wood Doll?

The average selling price for a carved wood doll at 1stDibs is $899, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $20,237 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Doll
  • 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 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 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 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.