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Two Carved Wood Asian Guardian Foo Lions
Located in Winnetka, IL
Two carved teak large Asian palace guardian foo lions. Recently gilded and as found. Exact age
Category

Antique Early 1800s Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Teak, Paint

Pair Large Carved Fu Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful large pair of mid-20th century carved hardwood fu-lions crafted in the Qing
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of circa 1920 Burmese Carved Wood Jardinière Plant Pedestal Stands Lions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Burmese hand carved wood plant
Category

Vintage 1920s Burmese Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Frysdahl Wood Clock with Very Special Carved Lion Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fryksdahl clock has a uniquely adorn crest with a pair of silver lions, positioned standing at opposite
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Interesting Unusual Pair of Tri Leg Carved Dark Brown Wood Lion Ram Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Very interesting three legged triangular seat chairs with carved oak lion and ram backs. Possibly
Category

Early 20th Century Medieval Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Gilt-wood Standing Lion On Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion with its original weathered gilding. France circa 1750 Weathered
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
carved in Burma, 19th century or earlier, depicting the stylized lion mythical beast, rising on integral
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Folk Art Carved Androcles Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
An unusually detailed example of a mid-20th century Folk Art lion figure. Unique in its formed with
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Polychrome Carousel Standing Lion Figure
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a carved wooden polychrome carousel standing lion figure, not as common as the
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful wooden lion with traces of its original paint, Holland, 1701. Weathered
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Antique Early 1600s Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Lion s Head Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wood carved coffee table base with four lions heads. Glass top is 34" X 41" Beautiful
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Carved Venetian Lions with Painted Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carved Italian Venetian Lions with hand painted parchment shades.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Antique Victorian Figural Lion Griffin Carved Oak Wood Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Figural Lion & Griffin Carved Oak Wood Sideboard Buffet. Item features a mirrored
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Italian 16th century Hand Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique period piece. Extremely rare 16th century Italian hand carved wooden lion. Most likely once
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exquisite African Sculptural Lion Throne 1 Piece of Solid Hand Carved Wood
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very exquisite African Sculptural Lion throne made from 1 piece of solid (probably teak) wooden
Category

Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Exquisite African Sculptural Lion Throne 1 Piece of Solid Hand Carved Wood
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very exquisite African Sculptural Lion throne made from 1 piece of solid (probably teak) wooden
Category

Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of Six Hand-Carved Wood Dining Chairs Hands Holding Balls Lions 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six hand-carved wood dining chairs with hand
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian 16th century Hand Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique period piece. Extremely rare 16th century Italian hand carved lion. Most likely once part of
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stylized Mid Century Modern Carved Solid Teak Wood Lion Sculptures
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stylized mid century modern solid teak lion sculptures in the style of the work of Sergio
Category

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English Carved Winged Lion Demilune Console Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English carved winged lion demilune console table, circa 1900. A petite carved winged lion
Category

20th Century British Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of carved lion s head armchairs
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of boldly carved walnut arm chairs, with lion's head armrests and lion's paw feet, all new
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Victorian Solid Burr Walnut Pew Seat Lion Carved Wood Chair under Storage
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair with under seat storage and a carved Lion’s head I’ve never seen another of these pews before
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

E. 1900 s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Carved Border, Lion Table
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Table, Lion, Italian Renaissance Revival Carved, Carved Border, Beautiful Carvings
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

English Carved Wooden Lion, circa 1830
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English carved wooden figure of a recumbent lion, c.1830.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century Carved Wooden Lions
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden lions with their original faux stone paint. Italy, circa 1750-1800
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Lion on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
shaped carved wood base. Probably inspired by earlier classical Italian carvings of lions, rather than
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Carved Pine Lion Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Lionheart) adopted the animal for his first Great Seal. This lion was carved out of pine in England during
Category

Antique 18th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century French Ebonized Armchair with Carved Lions Heads
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century French ebonized armchair with carved lions heads. Good size and nice shape.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Oak Wood Curved Glass Carved Lion Paw Feet China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Curved Glass Carved Lion Paw Feet China Cabinet. Item features curved
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Carved Lion s Head Table w/Glass Top
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wood carved coffee table base with four lions heads. Glass top is 34" X 41". Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning 18th Century Style Side Table Lion Head Carved Wood Legs Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved side table depicting Lions heads with a
Category

20th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Carved Chair With Mythological Lion Ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rare carved wood dressing chair in the design of a mythological lion with outstretched wings
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Striking Hand Carved Art Deco Lions Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
dealer. Of all the objects this Lion is the one we were most drawn to. Its carved in a Classic and severe
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Giltwood Lion Circa 1900 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful architectual element of a giltwood lion that can be used as decoration in a bookcase or
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Giltwood Lion
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French hand carved giltwood lion.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Folk Art Carved Lion
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th century American folk art carved lion in a seated position. Old weathered textured finish
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Carved Walnut Plaque, Lion Of Lucerne, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved in walnut. The wood has a rich brown patina that has been accentuated by French wax, allowing the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Asian Late 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Ebony Lion, Unsigned
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisitely detailed sculpture of an ebony lion, Asian in origin, produced by an unknown master
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Custom lion paws carved feet dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage custom dining chairs. We have 12 of them and they are $ 750.oo each.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antiques After 1910-Wood Carving Lions / Shrines and Temples
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
messenger of the god is carved, and the lion is the most often seen. The powerful expression of the lion is
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Figural Bronze Lion Passant Signed, Carved Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large antique Japanese figural bronze sculpture of lion passant standing on carved wood base
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 16th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Lion Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1500s, these Italian lion supports are the work of a master-level craftsman. It
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Lion on Stand, 19th Century Carving Sculpture
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Figural Carving Sculpture A well-executed, characterful and detailed study of a lion on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Sculptural Carved Elephant Head and Lion Side Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
centering a Hindu goddess flanked by two elephants supported by three legs with carved lions sitting on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian 18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Lion with Candle-Holder
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and beautiful item. Carved wooden lion with candle-holder. Original period piece, Italy
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Hand-Carved Side Table Lion
Located in Sofia, BG
Amazing Italian Renaissance Style Hand-Carved Centre Table with lion legs 60 cm d INTERNATIONAL
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Michael Kanners Fossilized Wood Lion Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Indulge in the absolute finest craftsmanship with these extraordinary carved fossilized wood lion
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Carved Lion Consoles with Mirror Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of carved silver leaf lion console bases with antique style mirror tops.
Category

Vintage 1930s Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese Caved Wood Guardian Lions Foo Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 20th century Chinese carved wood guardian lions, sometimes called foo dogs in the west
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Leather Tufted Upholstered Ottoman w/ Carved Lion Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic English tufted embossed leather ottoman is supported by ornately carved feet
Category

1990s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1800 s Antique Carved, Italian Renaissance Revival, with Lion Masks, Sideboard!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Carved, Italian Renaissance Revival, with Lion Masks, Sideboard!!! Gorgeous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered Wood, Late Edo period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Lion Gion Festival Dance Mask, Lacquered wood, Late Edo period This lion mask can be
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Silver Gold Gilt Carved Lions on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silver & gold gilt carved Venetian lions on faux marble painted wood bases circa 1900's.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Gold

Pair of Late 19th Century Wood and Gilt Lions from Asia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century wood and gilt Lions from Asia Circa 1880. Measure: 8.5" H, 16.25" W, 3.5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Carved Painted French Sofa with Lion Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. carved & painted French sofa with lion head detailing.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Burlap, Upholstery

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Carved Wood Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Carved Wood Lions?

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.
Questions About Carved Wood Lions
  • 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.