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Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes and Brass Inkwell
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and rare owl sculpture inkwell. Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique and Good Size Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Carved Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, rare and stylish, standing owl bookstands. Given the fact that owls are the
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Bookends

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Glass, Wood

Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and truly stylish Black Forest table lamp. With this rare owl table lamp you can create a
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Owl on Book Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century, hand-carved owl standing on beautifully carved books. With this rare owl
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Carved Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure and Glass by Ezan, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
on an open book in the center of the chandelier. The owl is carved in great detail and has expressive
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends W. Hand Carved Family of Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
mature and young owls, these hand-carved bookends from circa 1920-1930 are an absolute joy to own and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends W. Hand Carved Family of Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
mature and young owls, these hand-carved bookends from the 1930s are an absolute joy to own and look
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Felt, Glass, Wood

Decorative and Good Size Early 20th Century Arts Crafts Carved Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish standing owl bookstands. Given the fact that owls are the international symbol
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

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Wood

Collection of Eight Owl Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
, 2 wood, 4 others appear to be ceramic, etc... The largest marble owl would make an very nice pencil
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20th Century French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Hand Carved German Black Forest Chandelier with an Owl Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted light fixture for Black Forest and Brienz wood carving enthusiasts. This
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box in the Shape of an Owl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful German Black Forest style hand carved trinket box or tea caddy made in the shape of an
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Owl Cigar Box with Original Tin Lining Hand Carved
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the Owl's are some of the most collectable pieces of black forest carved wood. This one is totally
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Tin

Black Forest Clock with Owl Family
Located in Petaluma, CA
Offering here a wonderfully humorous and adorable Black Forest clock. The mother owl sits atop the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Wooden Owl Bookends, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / pair book-ends / wood / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage Beautiful wooden owl
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

"Eagle Owl, " Art Deco Bas Relief Sculpture by WPA Artist, 1933
By Don Griffith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eagle Owl, looking downward toward his next prey, perhaps, was carved by Don Griffith, a WPA artist in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Owl Lamps by Tony Duquette
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of carved wood owls made into lamps by Tony Duquette. New custom silk shades. Sold as a pair
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Owl
Located in New York, NY
Owl on a stump carved from single piece of wood. The highly textured piece has glass eyes.
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Owl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Hand carved out of one piece of solid wood Painted details
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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century Folk Art carved wood sculpture of an owl, facing forward with its wings by its side
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English Ebonized Carved Wood Owl Caddy, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A charming English Edwardian ebonized wood owl caddy, circa 1910. Delicately carved all-over and
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Early 20th Century English Tea Caddies

Tall Two-Door Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
frieze and pediment surmounted with a carved wood owl
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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Bookcases

carved snowy owl
Located in New York, NY
folky snowy owl in original paint made using the body of a duck decoy.
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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

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Wood

Hanging Carved and Painted Owl Decoy
Located in High Point, NC
Double-sided owl decoy made with nailed wooden slats over carved wood with wrought iron beaks and
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

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Metal

19th Century American Hand Carved and Painted Folk Art Owl Bookends
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of delightfully hand carved and hand painted folk art wood owl bookends, American, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Wood

Owl Bottle Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Hand-Carved * Owl made from hardwood * brass detail shown in the eyes and feet * vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

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Brass

Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of 19th century finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps, carved from linden wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Superb Late 19th Century Finely Carved Black Forest Owl Storage Jar
Located in Suffolk, GB
, carved from linden wood. The owl has been very finely carved and has a good patina (colour) and is set
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

c 1900 Black Forest Owl Key Hook
Located in Atlanta, GA
carving of an owl sitting on a branch with 3 carved hooks that look like tree limbs. The Owl's wings are
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Owl been in same family since the 20 s
Located in santa monica, CA
Wood carved owl sitting on the crescent moon, eyes light up.
Category

American Folk Art Sculptures

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
with a carved gilt wood owl and two gilt wood finials, above a arch glazed hood flanked by reeded
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Oak

Deborah Bump, Carved Wood Owl Sculpture or Jewelry Box with Three Drawers
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pau, FR
Gorgeous carved wood owl sculpture or jewelry box with three drawers, by Vermont wood maker and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Owl Clock, with Moving Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black forest owl clock, with moving eyes to the left and right. Runs when wound, unsure of
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest More Clocks

Materials

Metal

German Black Forest Chandelier with an Owl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic German Black Forest chandelier dates to the 1920s-1930s and is hand carved.
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

White Lacquered Owl Motif Coffee Table Base, Atrbutted to Gampel Stoll
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
White Lacquered Owl Motif Coffee Table Base, Atrbutted to Gampel & Stoll, four seated well careved
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Owls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carved wood owls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all carved wood owls available were constructed with great care. We have 138 antique and vintage carved wood owls in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood owls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, Art Deco and mid-century modern carved wood owls are consistently popular styles. Many carved wood owls are appealing in their simplicity, but Black Forest, Arthur Bond and Brienz Switzerland produced popular carved wood owls that are worth a look.

How Much are Carved Wood Owls?

Prices for carved wood owls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood owls begin at $19 and can go as high as $56,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,442.
Questions About Carved Wood Owls
  • 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.