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18th Century Spanish, Ornate Alter Shelf Console Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Large gilt wood and polychrome carved shelf or table dating back to a relic in a Spanish church
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carved Oakwood Wall-Mounted Shaving Mirror with Flip-Up Shelves, circa 1890
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Exceptional carved wood wall shelf with mirror for shaving. Two wonderful monkeys and a pair of
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
17th Century Carved Bracket
Located in York, GB
17th century carved wood bracket incorporating shelf.
Measures: Height 18 cm x width 80 cm x
Category
Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Swedish Art Deco Bookcase in Birch with Carved base
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco bookcase in birch with ebonized birch wood detailing and carved base. Shelf is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bookcases
Pair of Hand Crafted Vintage Spanish Wall Hanging Shelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
shelves. Expertly carved from solid wood, each shelf showcases rich natural grain and detailed motifs
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20th Century Spanish Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Pagoda Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Pagoda Rattan and Bamboo Mirror Frame with Columns and Shelf
Carved Wood Finial.
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Massive French Louis XVI Style Buffet or Sideboard with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
mirror on the back and a wood shelf. The carved legs have brass details and toe caps. The piece is
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas
Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Shelf 19th Century with Virgin Mary
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique Spanish Colonial shelf with Virgin Mary
Carved wood and forged iron
México, 18th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wood Carved Swan Shelf
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-carved antique wood shelf with white wash and gold gilt on carving of bird with detailed wings
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood
Hand Carved Folding Indian Bookstand or Shelf
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage hand carved Indian book shelf or stand.
Expandable wooden shelf expands up to 19"
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Category
Vintage 1980s Indian Moorish Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Moroccan White Wash Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in Orlando, FL
Amazingly handcrafted and hand painted reclaimed wood wall shelf from Morocco. Long shape. White
Category
2010s Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English Poker Work Shelf Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English poker work shelf table, with the top and lower shelf having leaf and floral designs with
Category
Antique 1890s English End Tables
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out Shelf
Located in Great Barrington, MA
-out shelf. Canted corners with reeding and tapering, square legs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Green Painted Hanging Corner Shelf
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century American painted hanging corner shelf with scalloped edges enclosing three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Boomerang Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pull-out shelf above the drawers, the interior comes with six pull-out drawers with carved wood handles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Wall Mounted Shelves Attributed to Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jacksonville, FL
shelf. Decorative carved wood with tassel detailing. Can be used as bedside tables or in living areas to
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a wood shelf. The carved legs have brass details and toe caps. The piece is finished with a thick
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
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Carved Wood Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood shelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every carved wood shelf was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved wood shelf, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carved wood shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Adam Chesis and Amorph Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Shelf?
Prices for a carved wood shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $24,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,899.
Questions About Carved Wood Shelf
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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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