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Pair of Italian Neo-Classic 19th-20th Century Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th-20th century) beige and peach painted & carved wood barometer
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of David Duncan Studio Sage Boissy II Light Sconces
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A directoire-inspired hand-carved, diamond shaped backplate in mahogany available with wood
Category

2010s Directoire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and etched
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Set of Anglo Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of English circa 1950's Anglo-Indian style single-light sconces with carved wood backplates
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th Century Pair of Chinoisérie Candle Wall Appliques Candle Sconces
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual pair of wall candle appliques is carved out of wood, ebonized and partially guilt
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Antique 1760s Italian Louis XV Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Mirrored Eglomise Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
light distressed gilt sconces are perfect for you and your home! If you look at the photos provided, you
Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror, Wood

David Duncan Sconces with Large Wreath backplates and Green Frosted Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of single light Anglo Indian styled sconces with antique backplates. The hand carved
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2010s American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare! Mid Century Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Dark Wood
Located in Peoria, AZ
Romantic! Spanish Candelabra Gothic Revival Dark Wood Approximate Dimensions: 15" tall by 11
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Carved Gilt Candle Scounces
Located in North Salem, NY
Handsome pair of hand carved gilt candle sconces. Handcrafted with old-world charm, these gilt
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Late 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Rudolf Steiner Dornach Hand Carved Pair Wall Candle Holders, Switzerland 1920s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Hannover, DE
walls. This pair of wall candle holders belonged to a wealthy anthroposophical family. The special wood
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Organic Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Figural Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Sconce pair Unique, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
stately home in the 1950s and imported from Italy. See for yourself how the wood was worked with artistic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sconces are done beautifully and made of the finest quality. This Pair of sconces will add a touch of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair Of Vintage Nestle Twin Light Etched Brass And Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved wood shell form wall mounts painted ecru with twin brass scrolled arms and faux candles. The
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Single Light Anglo-Indian Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's Anglo-Indian sconces with clear globes, single lights. Sold per pair
Category

Vintage 1950s English Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Venetian carved wood torch sconces are easily wired if desired. Measures: 32".
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Renaissance Style Gilt Metal and Fruitwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) gilt metal and carved fruitwood wall sconces
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Swedish Modern Pine Wood Fan Wall Light, 1970s
By Markslöjd, Luxus of Sweden, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Solbackens Svarveri, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large handmade peacock fan shaped wall sconce composed of narrow pine wood slats with circular
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of 4 Anglo Indian Ruby Red Glass Sconces, sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 1950 Anglo Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and ruby red glass
Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Polychrome and Mecca Lacquered Wooden Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
. Craftsmanship and Design: The sconces are meticulously hand-carved from thick, robust wooden planks, showcasing
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of 4 of Gilt Hand Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's Italian carved and gilt-wood "hand" sconces. 18" including the candles
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Ochre Painted One-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Baroque wooden carved parcel-gilt and ochre painted one-light wall sconce from the first
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Organic Shaped Wall Lamp in Cerry and Maple Wood - Wall Light
By Alexander Knysch
Located in Waiblingen, BW
wood grain. It is made from high-quality cherry and maple wood and finished with a hardwax oil. The
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2010s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Maple

The Annabella Sconces by David Duncan, Partial-Gilt Five Arm Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of partial-gilt, grey painted wall sconces by David Duncan. The hand carved large backplate
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2010s Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Wrought Iron Five-Light Single Wall Sconce Labelled Palladio, Italy
By Palladio
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, handcrafted and elegant wall sconce. This sizeable and handcrafted sconce comes with
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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Venetian Bronze Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
butterfly motif. Sconces retain the original wood backs and have been electrified, Early 19th century.
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Glamorous Pair of Black and Gold Italian Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of carved ebonized wood sconces having neoclassical style gilded decoration. Note
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood single light silver gilt sconces with floral motif. Dealers please call
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Pricket Sconce from Red Tall Processional Torches
Located in Milano, MI
-carved in Northern Italy in the early eighteenth century. This antique monumental sconce is shipped from
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Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giltwood Ribbon Sconces by Fratelli Paoletti
By Fratelli Paoletti
Located in Hanover, MA
Carved gilt wood ribbon sconces / candelabra by Fratelli Paoletti of Firenze. Back
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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

19th Century Italian Wall Sconces in Polychrome and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid, wood carved wall sconces with original paint and gilt finish. Each sconce has four metal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of carved wood wall lights gilded with pure gold leaf. These refined wall lights
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Three Arm Polychromed Crystal Wall Sconces C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical three arm polychromed and gilt wood crystal wall sconces, Early 19th
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved six-light wall
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 2-Light Tole Sconces Cherub Angel Heads Gilded Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two pair Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole sconces with wooden hand carved cherub angel heads
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

END OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF WOOD AND GOLDEN IRON APPLIQUES
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid pair of 6-light wall appliques, made of gilded iron and carved and gilded wood. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Decorative Gilded Wall Sconces with Cut Glass Drops and Drip Pans
Located in Reepham, GB
A pair of carved and gilded wood wall sconces; cast brass candle holders set in decorative cut
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of Six Italian Style Three-Arm Sconces of Large-Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of Italian style carved wood three-arm sconces with lovely distressed finish. Six
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Monumental Vintage Merle Edelman Serge Roche Style Palm Torchiere Wall Sconce
By Serge Roche
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An incredible and rare Monumental sized vintage carved wood palm tree wall sconce by Merle Edelman
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Sheaf of Wheat Candle Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features (3) carved wood candleholders per sconce, iron frames, bow and wheat sheaf details, left
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Three Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconces Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely set of three solid hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plastic

Pair of Silver Louis XIV Wall Lights made of Wood From a Hunting Lodge
Located in Hannover, DE
depicts hunting scenes. The wood has aged naturally, developing a beautiful, authentic patina
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf, Metal

Pair of Luxury Baroque Wall Lights Made of linden Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of baroque wall lights, made of linden wood, was made in Italy in the 1960s. The
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Three Mid-20th Century Ivory and Gold Lacquered Wood Italian Wall Lights
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of antique ivory and gold lacquered wood hand-crafted in Italy in the first half of 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Grand Pair of Antique Giltwood Rococo Wall Sconces (Early 20th C.)
Located in Lincoln, GB
decorative style. Fashioned from carved wood, these sconces have been beautifully gilded, with gold leaf
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Large Antique Hand Carved Wooden Wall Lamp, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With four E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Floral Gilt Urn Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian five light gilt carved wood urn sconces with scrolled decorative medallion arms
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Handwrought Brass Sconces, circa 1950s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces, handwrought in solid brass and carved wood bulb-holders
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Pair French Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Candle Sconces Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
, which feature a dark patinated finish designed to resemble carved wood. Each sconce presents three
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Oval Gilded Wood Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed wood carvings. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Anglo Indian circa 1950's single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and amber
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Amorph Nomi wall light in Natural stain on Walnut wood with Ivory silk shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nomi is a unique wall lighting option that offers an organic shape and a semi oval shape shade. This design is specifically created for modern and contemporary homes, adding a touch ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Gilded Carved Wood Mirrors/sconces, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of 19th century carved wood gilt mirrors/wall sconces. Original gilding. Height 59 cm, width
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Lustrous wall light in Graphite Walnut stain on Ash by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lustrous sconce is the perfect lighting option for a modern luxury home. This wall-mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sc...

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Candle Holder 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
Really beautiful candle holders.
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle. Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates
Category

Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of carved wood sconces is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and giltwood, all carved wood sconces available were constructed with great care. There are 412 antique and vintage carved wood sconces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood sconces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood sconces made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood sconces over the years, but those made by Amorph Inc., Palladio and Franco Buzzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Carved Wood Sconces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,761, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $46,809 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Carved Wood Sconces
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.