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Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) armchair and (3) side chairs, beautifully carved solid oak wood frames, figural lion heads, beautiful red
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Empire style lion armchair
Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style.
Finely
Category
20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Finely Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Server / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century hand carved mahogany wood sideboard / server with lion head carvings, raised on
Category
Early 20th Century North American Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Lion Paw Chairs
Located in Millbrook, NY
fortitude. The excellence of the cabinet maker of the time is found in the carved lion heads on the ends
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$16,500 / set
20th Century Empire Style Lion Kanapee Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion Kanapee in Empire style.
Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized
Category
20th Century Empire Sofas
Materials
Wood, Beech
Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
), circa 1700–1790
Hand-carved Nadun wood (Pericopsis mooniana), inlaid eyes
Dimensions: 15 cm long × 14 cm
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair
Located in Forney, TX
exceptionally executed, each hand carved from a single block of solid wood, richly detailed and fine carving
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Statues
Materials
Wood
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair English Regency Black Lacquere
Gold Wall Brackets w/ Lion Masks
Rings
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of English Regency Black Lacquer and Gilt Wall Brackets with Hand-carved Lion Masks and
Category
Antique 1890s English Regency Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A finely crafted traditional Japanese Shishi-gashira (lion head), historically used in ceremonial
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,496 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
Located in Dallas, TX
two rampant lions on a central escutcheon, crossed swords, and delicate foliate motifs. Above the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
century. In Japan, such masks are commonly called "Shishigashira" (lion heads) and are a traditional type
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Masks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Hall Table with Lyre Motifs and Lion Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood hall table from the early 20th century, with lyre motifs
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Office Armchair with Lion Heads, Renaissance Revival, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large armchair / antique throne in carved walnut with lion heads. Beautiful beige, yellow and green
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian sculptor - Pair of 18th century wooden sculptures - Lions
Located in Varmo, IT
Pair of carved wood sculptures - Archaic lions. Italy, 18th century.
30 x 12 x 17 cm high each
Category
Late 18th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.)
It is thought that materials such as cypress are used
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
upholstered in linen, circa 1890. Hand scraped to reveal the original paint. The frame features carved bell
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Stunning Baroque Revival Tiger Oak Cabinet with Lion Heads and Barley Twist Base
Located in Lisse, NL
. The top half starts with a hidden drawer with three beautifully carved lion heads with their original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Water Gilt Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
and in great condition. Hand carved mirror accompanied by water gilt accents on plaster. Incorporates
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Plaster, Wood
$3,650 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
$3,920 Sale Price / set
76% Off
18th Century Handcarved Wooden Pedestal with a Lion, Rockwork and Fruits as Deco
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century handcarved wooden pedestal with a lion, rockwork and fruits as Deco
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Italian late 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood, Giltwood console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
raised on a scalloped base below two carved patinated wood lions with acanthus leaf decorated legs and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Siena Marble
Second Empire-Style Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by ebonized, parcel gilt pillars and features striking, relief carved, gilt wood lion's faces. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
$18,200
Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewood base, smiling
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
$1,300 / set
19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
anywhere in the room, especially the corner. The seatback uprights are one piece of wood from the carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Norwegian Tankard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and important Norwegian tankard in birch burl wood with carved lion motif on top of lid
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Norwegian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,000
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Lion Head Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome five arm carved wood lion head chandelier, with wood chain links.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Wood Lion on Custom Gilded Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century carved wood lion on custom gilded base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Massive Scale Carved Wood Lion Monopodia Hall Table
Located in London, GB
Massive scale carved wood lion monopodia hall table in the Ancient Roman taste.
The finely carved
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Center Tables
Materials
Steel
18th century Antique Carved Wood Lion
Located in London, GB
18th century Italian lion hand carved in wood of good size and proportions. This piece would have
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Animal Sculptures
Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu protective lion dogs, literally "Korean Dogs" which would
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures
$9,800 / set
Statuesque Beaux-Arts Era Carved Wood Lion Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1895 carved wood winged lion ornament of impressive scale. Exceptional craftsmanship is shown
Category
Antique 1890s American Beaux Arts Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Early 19th Century Carved Wood Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of French early 19th century carved stained wood lion masks. Each on a later black metal
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$13,670 / set
Early 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Lions Paw Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ornate Italian carved wood building fragment that has been mounted on a stand and made into an
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps
Wood Carved Lion Guardian
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Delightfully different manner of dynastic royal guardian. Hand-carved, painted and resting upon its
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of African carved hard wood lions,
circa 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$250 / set
Set of 3 Carved Wood Winged Lions
Located in Woodbury, CT
they were mounted on the piece. They can be removed.
The lion has a snarling face, upright wings
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$5,500 / set
Carved Lion
Puttis sconces. Carved and Gilt wood.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Craved back sconces with double arm and shield shades.
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Wood Rocking Chair Carved Griffin Lion Dragon
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Antique wood rocking chair with carved griffins on the arms.
Category
Vintage 1940s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Lions Couchant
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of lions couchant, Sweden circa 1820, carved of wood and retaining traces of their original
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Front Staircase Newel Post Stair "Lion"
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Unfinished high quality carved Newel Post "Lion" from oak or beech of your choice.
>> SKU: L-012
Category
2010s Victorian Stairs
Materials
Oak
Staircase Column Post "Lion", Wood Carved Newel Post
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Unfinished high quality carved newel post "Lion" from oak or beech of your choice.
>> SKU: L-108
Category
2010s Victorian Stairs
Materials
Oak
$7,975 / item
Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully detailed carved lions with Greek Key fret design panel, holding up beveled marble top
Category
Vintage 1930s English Console Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of Late Qing Dynasty Carved Spruce-Wood Guardian Lions
Foo Dogs
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of 19th century, late Qing dynasty, Chinese guardian lions or "foo dogs" from Chaozhou
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Spruce
Single Hand Carved Lion Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bronx, NY
Newly refurbished and upholstered hand carved lion chair made in the style of a series done by T.H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Wood Carved Lion Statues on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of antique wood carved Lion Statues on Faux marble bases. The lions are depicted sitting on
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Ebonized Armchair with Carved Lions Heads
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
19th century French ebonized armchair with carved lions heads. Good size and nice shape.
Seat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Lion with Shield Newel Post Finial, Architectural Hand Carved Oak Statue Lion
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Unfinished high-quality carved wood newel post cap Lion. This unique piece will bring a touch of
Category
2010s Gothic Stairs
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
1980
s Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
High Quality Corbel "Lion" from Oak. Victorian Carved Wood Bracket for Ceiling
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
High-quality unfinished carved wooden corbel. Unpainted.
>> SKU: KR-050R; KR-050L
>> Dimensions
Category
2010s Victorian Wall Brackets
Materials
Oak
Chinese Painted Wood Foo Lion Guardians Circa 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Foo lion sculptures of hand-carved and painted wood, c. 19th Century, possibly older.
Condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Painted Carved Gilded Sofa with Lion
s Head Decoration
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
19th century Italian sofa with original gilding and paint with wonderfully carved lion's head
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Armchair in Carved Walnut with Lions Heads, Renaissance Revival, 19th Century
Located in L
Etang, FR
Antique armchair / throne in carved walnut wood with lions heads.
Renaissance Revival, France
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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There is a range of carved wood lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 170 antique and vintage carved wood lions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood lions 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 lions bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Carved wood lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nemmer, Sarreid Ltd. and Yale Burge are consistently popular.
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Prices for carved wood lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood lions begin at $199 and can go as high as $38,654, while the average can fetch as much as $2,480.
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- 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.
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