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Large Hollywood Regency Style Painted Carved Wood Dolphin Grotto Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Hollywood Regency style painted and carved wood double serpent or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1920 French Art Deco Carved Wood Dolphin/ Koi / Sea Creature 4 Fish Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1920s French Art Deco Expertly Carved Wood Koi/ Dolphin/ Sea Creature - Fish Chandelier
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
$3,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Neoclassical Carved Cherub
Dolphin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb and competently carved early 19th century cherub seated upon a stylised dolphin. Crafted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell
Dolphin Grotto Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Carved Mahogany Dolphin Form Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century hand carved mahogany armchairs with dolphin form arms. Fan design
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Monumental Italian Carved Wood Floor Lamp with Dolphin Motif, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental Italian floor lamp, hand-carved from solid wood with polychrome and gilt finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dolphin Form Carved Table Base with Glass Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Bartolozzi and Maioli dolphin carved table base with glass top.
Category
20th Century Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Marble Top, Giltwood, Made in France
A Large
Category
Vintage 1960s French George III Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins
Heads
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
stripes, and featuring ornately carved dolphins' heads at the base of each shaped arm rest. This stately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
English Regency Style Giltwood Carved Dolphin Serpentine Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
encircling a round glass convex mirror plate. Hand-carved wood with a gilt over lacquer finish having an aged
Category
20th Century Indonesian Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Beautiful piece
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$358 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins
Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
dolphins, symbolizing harmony and fluid motion.
Carved in high relief, the panel exhibits fine attention
Category
Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin
Located in Wembley, GB
Bastet figurines.
Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Antique Italian Neoclassical Sgagliola Table with Carved Dolphin Base Circa 1810
Located in Rochester, NY
abstract view of the heavens with rich blue colors. The base with carved dolphins rising from a shell form
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
Vintage Italian Regency Dolphin Carved Bloomingdale Trianon Collection Armchair
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
serpent/dolphin carved legs, solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, original label
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Primal Table with Carved Dolphins Antique Empire Style Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A classicist table with three monumental, full-plastic, hand carved dolphins made of solid wood
Category
20th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Dolphin Grotto Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved oval grotto mirror with stylized dolphins centred by a scallop shell.
We are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Materials
Gesso, Wood
$9,181 / item
Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins, c.1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant early 20th-century Italian floor lamp in carved and polychrome wood, featuring gilt
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Meyer Gunther Martini Neo-Classical Style Leather
Carved Dolphin Arm Chair
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Neo-classical style carved dolphin bergere chair by Meyer Gunther
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Hand Carved Dolphin Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the timeless beauty of these vintage hand-carved dolphin lamps
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
English Regency Mahogany Gilt Wood Flanking Dolphin Reeded Wall Mirror, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany and gilt wood flanking dolphin reeded wall mirror, Early 19th century
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins
A rare and very comfortable chair with very
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA
By Century Furniture
Located in Morristown, NJ
curved arms that end in beautifully carved dolphin or sea creature motifs, adding a touch of grandeur
Category
Vintage 1980s American Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Dolphin Pedestal in the manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
entwined dolphins below scallop shells. The base of complex carved leaf compound moulded plinths.
This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Pedestals
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
$12,470 / set
18th-19th Century Dolphin Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Delft, NL
18th-19th century dolphin console table with marble top
A hand carved oak console table with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Console Tables
Materials
Wood
American Federal Gilt and Ebonized Dolphin Foliage Convex Mirror. Circa 1800
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt carved wood convex mirror with a perched intertwined dolphin on a rocky ledge
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Shell
Foliage Crest Dolphin Rope Wall Mirror, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical shell and foliage crest gilt wood wall mirror with a serpentine rope border
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
A Set Of 3 Antique Sculpture Decorative Stone Figurine of Cat Rhinoceros Dolphin
Located in Wembley, GB
.
1 dolphin, height 15 cm.
1 rhinoceros, length 22 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Pair of French Style Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of French-style armchairs featuring an ebonized wood frame with carved dolphin arm supports
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
Eight Russian-Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Eight Russian-style dining room chairs in burr veneer and carved wood with dolphin motifs. Armrests
Category
20th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burl
$13,955 / set
19th C. Italian Giltwood Tripod Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The base is made of ornate carved wood featuring stylized dolphins, with scaly bodies and curled tails
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
$1,800 Sale Price
38% Off
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Carved Wood Dolphins For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of carved wood dolphins for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood dolphins was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Find 37 antique and vintage carved wood dolphins at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Carved wood dolphins have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood dolphins are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Regency and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many carved wood dolphins are appealing in their simplicity, but Bloomingdale's, Ethan Allen and Maitland Smith produced popular carved wood dolphins that are worth a look.
How Much are Carved Wood Dolphins?
Prices for carved wood dolphins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood dolphins begin at $750 and can go as high as $43,138, while the average can fetch as much as $3,940.
Questions About Carved Wood Dolphins
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.