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Pair of c 1910French Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror Shield Sconces and Quiver Motif
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome pair of French three-arm giltwood carved sconces with shield shaped mirrored back and
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s
By Carol Setterlund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 1980s abstract mixed-media wood sculpture titled “Martyr’s Shield” by notable Northern
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of 18th century French carved wood sconces with custom shield shades.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Lion with Shield Newel Post Finial, Architectural Hand Carved Oak Statue Lion
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
Unfinished high-quality carved wood newel post cap Lion. This unique piece will bring a touch of
Category

2010s Gothic Stairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

19th Century Florentine Silvered Carved Wood Table-Top Easel Dressing Mirror
Located in London, GB
This 19th century Florentine carved silvered wood dressing mirror of shield form has carved swag
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Palace Size Carved Oak Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century palace size carved wood sofa with royal shield on the crestrail all raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Girandoles
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine pair of antique 19th century carved wood and gold leaf shield shaped Girandoles, each fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Pair of Girandoles
Pair of Girandoles
$22,000 / set
Large Witco, Carved Wood Shield Gladiator and Viking Wall Plaques
By Witco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Witco, carved wood shield Gladiator and Viking wall plaques.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of shield-form mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of parcel-gilt and painted carved wood shield-form mirrors.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Sublime Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Utterly sublime and refined set of 4 elegant antique mahogany armchairs having carved wood shield
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

African Warrior Shield with Wood Carved Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved African warrior shield from the early 20th century. These light-weight shields were
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair carved gilt wood shield back sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved gilt wood shield back one arm wall sconces
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with Zigzag Geometric fluted design
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in carved on both sides with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible original Witco carved cedar wood Medieval shield. This shield is in time capsule quality
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Cedar, Faux Fur, Paint

19th C Shield-Backed Lead/Leash Holder, Carved Wood Bulldog Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century lead / leash hanger of shield form having a carved wood bulldog head with glass eyes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Antique Shield from New Guinea
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand Carved Antique Ceremonial Shield from Northwest Asmet Region of New Guinea.
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

American Hand-Carved Eagle, Clutching Arrows and Union Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an antique hand-carved and painted American eagle. A striking eagle with wings spread, the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

French 1920s Carved Wooden Boar s Head on Shield Shaped Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden boar's head from the early 20th century, on shield back. Created in France
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved American Eagle with Spread Wings Shield/Flag
Located in Milford, NH
A large hand carved American eagle with spread wings and flag or shield, with fine detail and
Category

20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial Shields
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial Shields, wood, hand carved. One highlands shield from Penang with painted pattern, 42
Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Six Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Shield Back Dining Chairs, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of six Chippendale dining chairs offer carved mahogany frames with pierced shield
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

American Hand-Carved Painted Patriotic Shield with Raised Stars, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand-carved wood patriotic shield with hand-painted red, white, & blue stripes. 13 raised
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Vintage Shield Back Painted Wood and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Italian shield back painted wood upholstered accent armchairs. This pair of
Category

20th Century Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Pedestal Table w/ New
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage carved wood pedestal table with a 'shield' style base w/ new marble top that has been honed
Category

20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century French Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shield with Crown
Located in Dallas, TX
coat of arms with hand-carved crown at the pediment, features a central crest with two eagles standing
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Shield Back Set of Six French Leg Carved Back Side Upholstered Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful shield back set of six French leg carved back side upholstered chairs recently refinished
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Large Carved Polychrome Dutch Hacfort Heraldic Shield
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful heavy blackened wood heraldry shield, with Hacfort coat of arms ancestors. The noble
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Lead

American Hand Carved and Painted Patriotic Shield with Raised Stars. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand carved wood patriotic shield with hand painted red, white, and blue stripes and 13
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Hand Carved Eagle Clutching Flag Shield, 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
stripes. The head of the eagle is curled over the top of the shield. It is entirely hand carved with a
Category

20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of 8 Carved Baroque Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Shield and Knight
Located in Round Top, TX
a carved family crest or shield and knight's helmet. A date of 1707 is visible which likely relates
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Hand-Carved Folk Eagle with Shield, Circa 1930-1950
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a hand-carved and painted American folk eagle in the style of John Bellamy. The eagle has
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Mahogany Wood Frame Shield Back Dining Chairs Set / Six
Located in Tarry Town, NY
chair features an elaborate hand card mahogany wood shield shaped backs resting on four tapered legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Early 19th Century German Carved Wooden Coat of Arms Medallion Shield of Mainz
Located in Dallas, TX
sculpture. Crafted in Germany circa 1820 and displayed on the plaque is a carved coat of arms of the German
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Coat of Arms Shields
Located in Dallas, TX
. The carved shields are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich rubbed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Adam Style Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Bellamy Eagle with Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
century wood eagle is bronze-brushed with a painted red, white, and blue shield and a bright red tongue
Category

20th Century American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Iron Statue Carved with Shield of the Kingdom of France, 16th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient iron statue, with circular wooden base, entirely hand-carved, decoration of a character
Category

Antique 16th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Carved Folk Art Eagle with U.S. Navy Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a stunning 20th century carving of an eagle with shield. The carved piece depicts the U.S
Category

20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Oak Hall Chairs with Carved Shield Backs and Cartouches, 1890s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak hall chairs with carved shield-shaped backs from the late 19th century. Each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Eagle with Shield and Arrows, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage, Bellamy-style, hand-carved wooden eagle. This early 20th century wood eagle
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest wood Carved Statue of a Bear
Located in Houston, TX
Standing bear statue wood carved Holding a shield 19 th c.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood

Antique Set of 6 Carved Dining Chairs with Eagles, Crown and Shield
Located in Round Top, TX
. Please examine the photos to appreciate the carved eagles, crown and shield that top each one, in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mirror Renaissance Revival Oak Frame Shield Shape Lion Wood Back
Located in Tyler, TX
lions mask, roses and tassels~~unique shield shape with 4 hooks for hanging and wood back~~perfect for
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Six Sided Black Orang Ulu Tribal Shield
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 carved and painted wood shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo has carved facial details.
Category

Vintage 1970s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Six Sided Red Borneo Orang Ulu Shield
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 carved and painted wooden shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with carved facial
Category

Vintage 1970s Bruneian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A cameroon Ceremonial Shield
Located in New York, NY
a pair of carved wood ceremonial shields with painted details on a 7" square base. - priced indiv. -
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tall Red Oblong Orang Ulu Tribal Shield
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 carved and painted wood tribal shield from the Orang Ulu of Borneo with facial details
Category

Vintage 1970s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Located in Milford, NH
From Amaki village, the board of classical design is from Amaki village with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The ...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Overdoor Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Overdoor, of carved wood, having silvergilt shield surmounting a pair of elongated gold scrolls
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Shield Back Dining Side Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brutalist set of six walnut half moon shield back dining side chairs with incised carving and woven
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood, Walnut

Set of Six Danish 19th Century Hepplewhite Shield Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
of six dining room chairs was born in 19th century Denmark. Each chair features a carved shield back
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hepplewhite Style Shield-Back Parcel-Gilt Armchair with Open Arms
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An English 19th century parcel-gilt shield-back chair with open arms in the Hepplewhite style and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Paint and Parcel Gilt Shield Back Settee, Late 18th Cent.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This four seats 18th century neoclassical shield-back settee features a painted and leaf decorated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint, Wood

Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
patina is lovely. Shield backs, tapered and fluted legs with cross stretch, and slip seats wearing old
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hepplewhite Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set includes (4) side chairs, (2) armchairs, prince of wales and drape carved shield backs, solid wood
Category

Early 20th Century North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Pair of Gilt Wood Plaques or Fragments Adapted as Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th Century Italian Pair of Carved and Gilt Wood Cut Out Shield Form Wall Plaques or
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Italian Gilt and Ebonized 3-Light Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of 3-light wall sconces - gilt & ebonized carved wood. Italian. Shield wall
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood shield you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carved wood shield — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood shield — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each carved wood shield bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood shield over the years, but those crafted by Gabriel Viardot, Grosfeld House and Witco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Shield?

Prices for a carved wood shield start at $375 and top out at $13,950 with the average selling for $3,250.
Questions About Carved Wood Shield
  • 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 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 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 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 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.