Question 1

What is Chinese wood carving?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is Jepara wood carving?

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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.

Question 3

What is a Paete wood carving?

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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.

Question 4

What is Japanese wood carving?

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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.

Question 5

How do you identify wood carvings?

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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.

Question 6

What are the types of wood carving?

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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.

Question 7

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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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.

Question 8

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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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.

Question 9

What is carved wood art called?

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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.

Question 10

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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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.

Question 11

What wood is used for African carvings?

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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.

Question 12

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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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.

Question 13

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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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.

French Wood Carving

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Early 19th Century Gilt French Mirror With Liberty Cap Carving

Antique 18th Century French Wall Mirrors

Antique French 19th Century Gilded Period Regence Mirror with Detailed Carvings

French Chairs

19c Noyer Fauteuil with Lion Carving

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

French Louis XV Style Walnut Side Table with Curlicue Carving, 19th Century

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Art Deco Period wooden carving

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Religious Items

18th Century Wooden Carving of Spanish Priest

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Late 18th Century Gypsum Carvings Mounted on Glass

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sideboards

Antique Shop Counter with Floral and Linear Carvings

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Black Forest Carving of a Fox, Birds, and Foliage

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Antique Commode Louis XV Style, Bleached, in Walnut

20th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Woven Leather Chairs

Antique 1870s French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Sculptural 19th Century French Cello Case

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Religious Items

Religious Wood Carving of Cherub

Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Stripped Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Detailed Carvings

Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Antique French Bright Gold Gilt Wood Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Carvings

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

French Ebonized and Gilt over Door Carving, circa 1890

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Canapes

18th Century French Canape Frame with Rococo Carving and Gilding

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Benches

Regency Style Lacquer Bench with Gilt Carving

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Antique Gilt Full-Length Mirror with Decorative Carvings and Shell Cartouche

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Gilt Art Nouveau Carving

20th Century French Decorative Art

Panther Wood Carving /Bas Relief

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