Skip to main content

Chinese Wood Carving

to
112
583
117
733
6
4
12
4
4
1
1
1
88
326
318
10
115
52
31
11
1
4
2
7
4
4
2
2
711
88
48
35
33
717
695
688
5
4
739
739
739
1
1
Sort By
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Golden Wooden Buddhist Deity, Seated on a Lion, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden wood Buddhist deity, seated on a lion, China, late 19th century Measures: H 31cm, W 24cm, D
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pair of Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very large pair of Chinese carved wood foo dogs. Beautiful patina of worn painted finish.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient God Protector of the Houses, Qing Dynasty China
Located in Roma, IT
The God Protector of the Houses - Qing Dynasty China is an original artwork realized in China
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Girl Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture with intricate hand-painted details, symbolizing
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Located in Naples, IT
Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mythical Gilt Figure with Divine Steed, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts one of the hundreds of characters from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mythical Gilt Figure with Divine Steed, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts one of the hundreds of characters from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Mythical Gilt Warrior Figure with Elephant, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, this mythical warrior figure depicts a character from the Classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog Lion Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of C20th Decorative Chinese Carved Giltwood Foo Dog/Lion Mounts. Nicely carved having
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Red Lacquer Display Tea or Coffee Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese handcrafted red lacquer wooden altar or display table. A useful antique work from an old
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental Carved Wood Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese monumental carved wood painted Foo dogs. Beautiful worn painted finish in soft hues
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Gilt Horse Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lavish pair of carved gold leaf gilt horse statues or sculptures made in the Chinese Tang dynasty
Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wooden Shop Sign with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red lacquered shop sign from the early 20th century, with black calligraphy
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Gilt Dragon Fragments, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved wooden fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by red lacquer and gilt pigments, each fragment is carv...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Black stone foo dogs Lions 中国古董
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved pair of Chinese foo dogs or Guardian Lions carved in black stone. Perfect for
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Massive Antique "Eight Immortal Gods" Hand Carved Lintel Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our private collection and acquired in Chengdu, China 25 years ago, 19th century One of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Three Antique Red Stone Framed "Garden Celebrations" Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Private Owners collection, celebrating life in Old China, Qing Dynasty, 1890 Set of three framed
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra
Located in Astoria, NY
An Japanese Buddha sculpture in polychrome wood. The Buddha stands in Anjali Mudra, in a double
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guardian Lions / Fo Dogs / Shizi, White Ceramic, China, Qing Era, 19th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Each Fo Dog / Shizi is seated on a wooden base, its mouth open with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Buddha in Carved Wood Thailand, Middle of the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden Buddha carved Thailand, mid-20th century, slot in the wood above the hand and under the
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Located in Somis, CA
A rare collection of 5 antique wood statues of Chinese Bodhisattvas. All seated in horseshoe round
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dogs or Guardian Lion Statues, Qing
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique wood carving figures depicting Shishu. Exquisitely carved by a skilled hand with beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved and Gilt Lattice Work Wall Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely decorative pair of Chinese architectural open lattice work carved and gilt wall panels. In
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Happy laughing Buddha, large hand carved Chinese standing statue with child at his feet. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Guanyin Statues in the Manner of of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive pair of Chinese carved wood Guanyin statues. These are hand-carved and painted in an
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Monumental Giltwood 1 of 2 Temple Wall Panel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This offer is for one of two panels. 19th Century This palatial wood panel is elaborately, deeply
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Flower Models
Located in London, GB
This monumental pair of flower models, standing at over 7 feet tall, have been exceptionally sculpted in rose quartz and other hardstones. Crafted with exceptional skill, the models ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rose Quartz, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Mirror Frame with Hand-Carved Mythical Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period mirror frame from the 18th century, with hand-carved gilt décor and
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Asiatic style wood panels bas-relief, late 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
whole ensemble in an openwork Asiatic style frame. Wood panels framed with a darker wood. Chinese work
Category

Antique 1880s Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Kingdoms, Guandi is one of the most popular gods in Chinese religion. Raised to the rank of bodhisattva by
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Wood Buddha Head
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Chinese carved-wood Buddha head retaining its original polychrome painted finish, 18th century or
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

China 1900 Qing Dynasty Serpentine Dish in the Shape of a Chrysanthemum Flower
Located in Miami, FL
the imperial China period of the Qing Dynasty. This rare dish was carved in the form of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Elephant Statues
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional pair of Chinese hand carved wooded statues / stands. Whimsical, wonderfully detailed
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Hand Carved Chinese Coral Sculpture of a Maiden and Child on a Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A Wonderful 19th century hand carved Chinese Coral Sculpture of a Maiden and Child on a Phoenix
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A antique, circa 1875, Chinese hand carved and painted wooden Buddha figure with natural
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Large and Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer "Dragon" Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive Chinese cinnabar lacquer "Dragon" box and cover. A Chinese cinnabar lacquer
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

2 Elements of Red and Gold Woodwork Sculpted and Openwork, Painted Silk Backing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
scene, china, late 19th century. Measures: H 69cm, W 46cm, D 7cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Hardwood Sculpture
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hardwood carving of an immortal with silver wire inlay. Happy face. Chinese, later Qing dynasty
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Antique Carved Panel, Grandfather, Father and Son, Set of 2
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, each respectively featuring father and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Carved Wooden Lucky Thai Baby Buddha SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Complimentary Shipping Aspects of the story of Buddha's birth may have been borrowed from Hindu texts, such as the account of the birth of Indra from the Rig Veda. The story may also...
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Painted and Gilded Wooden Sculpture Buddhist Deity Wei-To
Located in Roma, IT
Wooden statue depicting a Buddhist deity named ‘Wei-To’, otherwise known as ‘Skanda’. The carved wooden statue bears signs of a precious gold and red lacquer. It depicts a deity wh...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Large Carved Fu Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful large pair of mid-20th century carved hardwood fu-lions crafted in the Qing style. Both lions are in very good condition with the anticipated age separations and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19 Century Blue Lacqured Signboard with Calligraphy
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period blue lacqured signboard with calligraphy. The wood carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th century Carved Seated Sakyamuni on Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
The flowing, draped robes that dress this serene depiction of the enlightened Buddha, Sakyamuni, are intricately carved. Traces of the the original lacquer are on the sole of his poi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Located in Oostende, BE
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Serpentine Jade Style Grape Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
solid wood stand. Weighting an extraordinary 526 grams, at 6" tall, 2" deep and 4" wide, this cluster of
Category

2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Jade Serpentine Vase with Birds and Roses
Located in Somis, CA
believed to be holy and brings good fortune. Roses are not commonly used in Chinese themes, they give the
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Asian Arhat Sculptures, Prob, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Four wooden carved "Arhats" sculptures with their original paint. The sculptures have a very nice natural patina. Each Arhat is depicted in a meditative or contemplative state. In Bu...
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Yellow-Glazed Ceramic Roof Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese houses, dating approximately to the Qing period. These lions rest freely on newer made wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Fine Guan Yin Reverse Incense Burner Blanc De Chine De Hua Porcelain Set of 8
Located in Somis, CA
bring calm and beauty to any space. Set includes: statue solid wood stand brass halo ring reserve cone
Category

2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved and Decorated Wooden Praying Buddha Statues
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Carved and Decorated Wooden Praying Buddha Statues, likely from China or possibly northern
Category

20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Single Solid Bronze Tibetan Foo Dog/Lion Sculpture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Amazing vintage solid bronze Tibetan Foo dog/Lion has a wooden base that it’s not fixed to the sculpture It’s a heavy and extremely detailed piece that would look spectacular on an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Carved Botanical Relief Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully carved trapezoid of camphor wood, this mid-19th century botanical relief was
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chinese Wood Carving", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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
    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
    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
    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 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.