What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

Chinese Scholar Wood

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Chinese Scholar Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese scholar wood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every Chinese scholar wood was constructed with great care. Find 116 options for an antique or vintage Chinese scholar wood now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese scholar wood, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese scholar wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Scholar Wood?

A Chinese scholar wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,180, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Questions About Chinese Scholar Wood

What is Chinese wood carving?
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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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