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Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in Chinese calligraphy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden gilt Burmese Buddha statue in Mandalay style, circa 1940/1950
Located in NICE, FR
craftsmanship. Carved from wood and richly gilded, the figure captures the elegance of Burmese artistry with
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Vintage 1940s Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Stucco

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"
Located in New York, NY
blessing. This is a singular solid board of wood. A very special and sacred blessing has been carved not
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

QING DYNASTY 19th Century Carved Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid In White Marble
Located in Miami, FL
freely hanging from their mouths. Foo-Dogs They are actually lions. They originated in China, Shi
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

QING DYNASTY 1900 Decorative Vase Carved In Translucent Green Fluorite In Stand
Located in Miami, FL
brown wood. Fluorite has been used in Chinese culture for thousands of years for ornamental and
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone

Antique Tang-Style Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

QING DYNASTY 20th Century Carved Tiger s Eye Foo-Dog Censer With Cover Lid
Located in Miami, FL
actually lions. They originated in China, Shi meaning lion or Sishi or stone lion. Foo Dogs are symbolic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
embodiment of the spiritual. Every home should have one, as a reminder to slow down and stay calm. China
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
By Ebanista
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore. Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità . Lo stato di ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oriental Puppet Dolls with Original Silk Costumes
Located in Miami, FL
: China Period: Mid-20th Century.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cotton, Silk, Lucite, Wood

Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Warrior Statue
Ming Warrior Statue
$880 Sale Price
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Burmese Mandalay Style Gilt Lacquered Buddha Red Lacquer Covered Baluster Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Burmese Mandalay style gilt lacquered wood standing figure of Buddha and together with an unusual
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20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique, Rare Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Guanyin Goddes Great Carving, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Buddhahood is celebrated. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 20th
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Bar Cabinet with Shou Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese hardwood bar cabinet with a paneled exterior and brass-hinged top and doors that
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hard Wood Dining Table Eight Matching Chairs all with Stylized Carving
Located in London, GB
A super quality Chinese hardwood dining table, with eight matching chairs including two armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Pair Chinese Mottled Light Green Jadeite Carvings, Cranes on Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Antique Chinese mottled light green jadeite carvings of cranes on hand-carved
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Antique 1890s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Jade

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Mythical Animal Carving – Rooster Horse with Dragon Tail
Located in Lincoln, GB
19th Century Chinese Mythical Animal Carving – Rooster Horse with Dragon Tail This rare and
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk, Wood

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen Beautiful piece
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Wood Chinese Red Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of red Chinese wood side chairs. Great unique carving details on each chair. Not a true pair
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century Beautiful piece
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Asian Door Panels with Relief Carvings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Antique Asian Door Panels with Geometric design and Relief Carvings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Cabinet with Hand Carving on Lower Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province cabinet with hand carving on lower apron. This cabinet has 4 shelves, 2
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Qing Dynasty Elmwood Open Fretwork Panels with Delicate Carvings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of four Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved elm wood interior door panels from the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Elm

Very Rare Original Liberty s London Signed Qing Dynasty Chair Floral Carving
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
some verification on the writing on the back I have been informed it says Qing dynasty in Chinese
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
decorated with paintings, Chinese characters, gold painted wood carvings and hand painted glass. On top
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Wood, Paint

Asian Chinese Style 19th Century Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) carved wall plaque with monkeys playing in trees with fruit
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Wood Carving of Guanyu, circa Late 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese wood carving of Guanyu, circa late 20th century. This piece is an image of Guanyu, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Wood Carving of He Xiangu, Mounted as a Table Lamp, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese wood carving of He Xiangu, circa 1900, mounted as a table lamp. The Daoist
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar s Studio Wood Carving of Li-Tieguai on Carved Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Scholar's Studio bamboo wood carving of reclining Li-Tieguai on carved rosewood stand, for
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rosewood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Antique Carvings
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of wood carvings depicts the scene of a celebration of good fortune. Men in boat and on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Carved Sculpture Authentic Wood Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
Asian hand carved sculpture authentic wood carving. Part of a large Asian collection, this
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of Koi Fish on Stone Base
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this Chinese soapstone carving on a stone base. The base has channels that are cutout in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of carved wood polychrome Chinese heads.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Panel with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Merrimack, NH
a large hall. It is always hanged in pair. The Chinese characters on this pair of panel express the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Wood Blocks, Carved Foo Dog
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of extraordinary foo dogs were carved from single wood blocks. The depiction of the foo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient Guanyin, Hard Wood, China
Located in Vigevano, IT
dragon creates the base of the sculpture with its swirls. Particularly fine carving of the garment
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Zitan

Group of Seven Chinese Wood Figures, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered by J R Richards A grouping of seven Chinese wooden figures from the 19th century. Each one
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dogs, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Up for you consideration is this intricate pair of hand carved wooden foo dogs. These dogs start on a simple rectangular base and painted in a black, red and gold. The paws are neatl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Four Lucky Keys Wood Screen
Located in Merrimack, NH
The restoration to this amazing set of 5 antique Chinese panel screens is intentionally kept
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Chinese Wood Guan Yin Head with Multi-Color Headdress
Located in Merrimack, NH
This sculpture of Guan Yin head was rescued from a collapsing temple. It was beautifully carved with the faded polychrome headdress and rich patina. It is in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Taoist Deity Chinese Statue Patron of Literature Culture Wood Carved Antique
Located in Monterey, CA
This Chinese hand-carved out of wood statue is of a Taoist deity. Lord Zitong or also known as Wen
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Jade Brush Pot with Etched Characters and Wood Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is a Chinese brush pot with celadon colored translucent jade on a wooden custom stand. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

2 Chinese Gilded Wood Panels Depicting Persons and Temples
Located in Raalte, NL
2 Chinese gilded hand carved wooden panels depicting various people and temples with a floral
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, total weight 4kg, Measures: 20 x 29 x 40cm high.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A large polychrome wood figure of Guanyin, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, from a private
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wood carving you’re looking for. Each Chinese wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. There are 740 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood carving made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Ebanista and Liberty of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Chinese wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,869, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $774,985 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Wood Carving
  • 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
    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
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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.