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Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of English Late 19th Century Large Wooden Carved Lions on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
late 19th century are made of carved wood. The precision of the carving is quite impressive, the lions
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Oak Shaped as Lions Library Steps Ladder
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful and rare oak library staircase with hand carved lions from the late 19th century. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baroque Carved Walnut Lions on Later Stands
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of Italian Baroque wooden lions, each carved animal in a poised stance, now mounted on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

A Pair of late 18th Century Continental Gilded Wood Lions
Located in CH
A pair of late 18th Century Continental carved and gilt wood lions on black wood bases
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

19th Century French Carved Oak Draw Leaf Table with Large Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
centuries that creative tables such as these became popular. Our French draw leaf table was hand-carved in
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Richly Carved Louis XIII Style Lions Head Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Elaborately carved with lions ending the arm rests and lions heads surmounting the front legs these
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1900 Vintage Empire J. K. Rishel Carved Lion Dining Table
By J.K. Rishel Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
group and tagged on the bottom. Beautiful hand carved detail on four lions that are attached to the
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Antique Early 1900s American Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Solid Oak Carved Lion Heads Rectangular Overmantel Mirror or Hall Bench
Located in Torquay, GB
Antique Victorian rectangular overmantel mirror. Very unique piece. Made of solid oak with carved
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Antique Wooden Table with Carved Lion Paws and 4 Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The legs are very thick and heavily carved, the lion paw feet disguise the casters that make it easier
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Antique Early 1900s North American Louis XV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Stone Lion Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved lamps depicting lions. The antique carved lions have been mounted into lamps
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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Qing Dynasty Carved and Gilded Chinese Foo Dog and Lion Statues
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine pair of 18th century elaborately-carved Chinese foo dog statues in gilded wood, mounted
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Reclining Lion on a Green Velvet Base
Located in New York, NY
19th century carved wooden reclining lion on a green velvet base. Beautifully detailed hand carved
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Wishbone Barrel Chair Carved Lion’s Heads Claw Feet Ebonized
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Victorian hand carved wishbone barrel chair with lion’s heads and lion’s claw feet. It has
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Italian Petite Wood Side Chest / Table with Lion Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
upper faux drawers). Each drawer is adorn with their original lion's head ring pulls and escutcheons at
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Antique 18th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Monumental Hand Carved Painted Table Top Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand carved and painted lions in wonderful surface & patina.The carvings are very good
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Antique 19th Century American Other Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships figurehead of a crowned lion. Deeply carved, painted finish. Overall dimensions: 45" H X 9
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Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1960s Egyptian Revival Carved Lion Bench with Dedar Milano Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
-carved lion head and paw details. Sculptural and regal, the piece rests on raised black plinth feet that
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Beautifully-Carved Early 19th C. Italian Credenza Cabinet w/Lion s Head Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical carved walnut wood credenza console from the early 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Large Tall King Queen Throne Chair Event Party Space Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lion carved large tall king queen throne chair event party space decor. Item features large
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Late 20th Century Asian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Lion Carved Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
reclined lion carvings on each arm and in miniature along the front center apron. The chair frames are in a
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Antique English Mirror Renaissance Revival Oak Frame Shield Shape Lion Wood Back
Located in Tyler, TX
Lions Mask and Hooks~~c. 1900 Popular Renaissance Revival English framed oak mirror with carved
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Antique Early 1900s English Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Hunting Lodge Lions Head
Located in London, GB
Very rare 1880 hand carved Folk Art lions head from a hunting lodge in Hungry Provenance: this
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States and Canada. Hand carved primitive wood lion carving that once adorned a circus wagon dating to
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Drexel Empire Faux Marble Versace Inspired Wall Mirror Black&Gold Carved Lion
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Drexel lion mirror done in black and gold and will remind you of a Versace piece. Why not
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Late 20th Century American Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Wood

18th Century Neapolitan Lion Sculpture
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Neapolitan carved-wood recumbent lion sculpture with original painted finish, circa 1780 or
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Indian Folk-Art Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
A large hand carved section wood folk art figure of a roaring lion. Colourful and full of character
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Vintage 1950s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival lion carved oak wood dining chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (4
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized
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20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Louis XIV Period Gilt Wood Carved CandleSticks
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of Louis of XIV period gilt wood carved candlesticks carved with lions head and birds
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Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV More Lighting

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark Wheel of Saint Catherine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark with the Wheel of Saint Catherine A finely carved
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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Bench with Lion Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century painted bench depicting four lion heads. The bench is upholstered in a natural washed
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century Console with Lion Supports
Located in London, GB
Hand painted 19th C console with carved wooden supports, marble top and newly fitted mirror.
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Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Painted Plaque, "David and the Lion"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century carved painted Italian plaque depicting, "David and the Lion."
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Travel Chest with Original Iron Fittings and Lion Paws
Located in Marbella, ES
Travel Chest with original iron fittings and Lion Paws.
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Antique 18th Century European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

19th Century Ancient Golden Wooden Lion s Head Wall Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
19th Century, Ancient Golden wooden wall sculpture Depicting A Lion's Head. Object of good quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Figural Bronze Recumbent Lion Sculptures, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French figural sculptures depict recumbent lion and lioness with lioness seated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

George III Painting of a Lion, Oil on Canvas, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A George III painting of a lion, oil on canvas, circa 1810.
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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

17th Century French Oak Lion Heads Sculpture on Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in oak during the 1600’s, this sculpture of two lion heads was originally part of a
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Painted Guatemalan Nahuala Lion s Leg Folk Art Table with Five Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lion's Foot table from the Highlands of Guatemala, also called a Nahuala (animal spirit) table
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion s Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
backs with cravings of lions' heads. The seat frame features guilloche carving and the corner posts are
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Egyptian Inspired Italian Decorated Armchair with Animal Legs and Lion s Heads
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
backrest in a frame carved with hoof footed animal legs, stylized lion's heads fronting the arm rests and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Paint, Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilded Coat of Arms with Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice coat of arms with its original gilding, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. measurement includes the base.  
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1900s Painted Two-Pillar Extension Dining Table with Brass Lion Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
three removable leaves, quadripod bases and brass lion feet on casters. Created in Sweden at the Turn of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Bleached French Oak Curule Bench with Lion Heads and Iron Rings, Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
curule. Hand-carved from oak wood in circa 1920 France, this handsome chair frame features lion head
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Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have barrel backs with carvings of lions' heads. The chair frame features beautiful, bell
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned
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Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Marble-Top Lion Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
., having marble top with curved corners, above heavily carved wood base featuring lion figures, ending in
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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Spanish Baroque Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Lion Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of carved gilt wood lions are flanking a center shield on the base of the sofa. Swirling acanthus
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Wood

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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.

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.
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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.