How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

Hand Carved Wood Bench

French Painted Bench

Solid Teak Wood

19th Century Carved Bench

Teak Hand Carved Furniture

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Indonesian Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Hand-Carved French Oak Bench with High Back

$1,695

Wooden Bench with Hand Carved Geometric Design

Located in New York City, NY

Rustic Wooden Bench with Hand Carved Geometric Design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Benches

Materials

Wood

Wooden Bench with Hand Carved Geometric Design

$3,800

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Primitive Bench

Located in Troy, MI

Italian wooden bench features hand carved details on the top back rail, leg supports and apron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Primitive Bench

$2,895

19th Century Rustic Hand Carved Wooden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century rustic hand carved wooden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Hand Carved Wooden Bench

$6,513

Hand Carved Pine Bench, France 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A rustic hand carved pine wood bench featuring an oval curvilinear top which stands on four angled

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved Pine Bench, France 1960s

$1,100

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved High Back Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Gothic hand carved bench. A chic high back and wide seat. Perfect to add a

Category

Late 20th Century North American Gothic Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved High Back Bench

$1,450

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous patina in this antique bench with a single teak panel of teak as the top and hand carved

Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs

$2,800

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. carved door atop contemporary hand forged base. Bench or coffee table. Works really well

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base

$2,875

Nara Wood 2 Bench

Located in Paris, FR

Bench Nara wood 2 entirely hand carved, polished and waxed. Exceptional and unique piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

Nara Wood 2 Bench

$4,974

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Hand-Painted Cassapanca Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in Italy, circa 1860, each carved bench features a tall back and apron decorated with intricately

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Hand-Painted Cassapanca Benches

$7,900 / set

French Rustic Bench with Hand-Carved Details, 1800s

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Craftsmanship; Rustic; Wood; Bench; Seating Element; Sofa; Hand-Made; One-Of-A-Kind; Hand

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

French Rustic Bench with Hand-Carved Details, 1800s

$13,027

Small 19th Century Italian Carved Hand-Painted Bench Trunk with Back

Located in Dallas, TX

. The carved bench has intricate carving around the back, front and sides. It opens under the seat for

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small 19th Century Italian Carved Hand-Painted Bench Trunk with Back

$2,900

1990s Indonesian Hand Carved Garden Wooden Seating Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1990s Indonesian hand carved garden wooden seating bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Indonesian Hand Carved Garden Wooden Seating Bench

$3,316

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1990s hand carved Indonesian colonial wooden garden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

$4,381

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1990s hand carved Indonesian colonial wooden garden bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Benches

Materials

Wood

1990s Hand Carved Indonesian Colonial Wooden Garden Bench

$3,552

1950s Spanish Bench Carved in Wood with a Newly Upholstered Striped Cushion

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant vintage bench crafted from carved wood with a distinctive, artisanal design. It features

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

1950s Spanish Bench Carved in Wood with a Newly Upholstered Striped Cushion

$7,105

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench

Located in IT

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench Dimensions: L 184.5 x D 55 x H

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Wood Center Bench

$14,804 / item

Vintage French Country Carved Wood Bench With Rush Seat and New Cushions

Located in Centennial, CO

adorned with hand carved floral accents. The bench wood is accented with scraped off paint in a dark cream

Category

1990s Unknown French Provincial Benches

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Paint

Vintage French Country Carved Wood Bench With Rush Seat and New Cushions

$1,345

19th Century Carved Chinese Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely and heavily carved Chinese bench with gilt details throughout. Newly upholstered in acid

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Chinese Bench

$6,500

Antique Victorian Bench or Table North Wind Style Hand Carved Mythical Face

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic antique hand carved North Wind style mythical face bench or table comprised of rich

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Bench or Table North Wind Style Hand Carved Mythical Face

$2,295

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Carved Bench with Coat of Arms

Located in Dallas, TX

This rustic, antique bench was carved in Italy, circa 1820. The simple yet elegant bench opens from

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Painted Carved Bench with Coat of Arms

$3,900

19th Century Hand-Carved Painted Louis XVI Style Banquette Bench Caned Back

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century hand-carved Louis XVI style banquette or bench, painted in crisp white

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Hand-Carved Painted Louis XVI Style Banquette Bench Caned Back

$1,295

Folk Art Oaxacan Hand-Carved Primitive Low Bench with Eagle, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Folk Art primitive low bench features plank board seat with central Oaxacan carved spread

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Oaxacan Hand-Carved Primitive Low Bench with Eagle, 19th Century

$340

Carved Antique Walnut Wood Renaissance Style Bench from Italy, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautifully carved walnut wood Italian bench with padded silk patterned fabric. It dates

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Carved Antique Walnut Wood Renaissance Style Bench from Italy, 19th Century

$3,800

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Wooden Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

Renaissance Revival style parcel-gilded carved wooden bench, with lions' head terminals and

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Revival Style Carved Wooden Bench

$1,300

French Louis XV Red Checkered Fabric and Carved Wood Bench, Stool

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing original curved bench or bench in Louis XV style, made of polychrome fruit wood with a

Category

Antique 1780s Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Red Checkered Fabric and Carved Wood Bench, Stool

$1,885

Pair of Bleached Antique Wood Benches

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of bleached antique wood benches: newly created benches from early wood. Tipped feet. Rustic

Category

2010s Belgian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bleached Antique Wood Benches

$5,600 / set

Indian Hand Carved Iron Bound Teak Bench with Hinged Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

Indian hand carved iron bound teak bench with hinged seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Benches

Materials

Wood

Indian Hand Carved Iron Bound Teak Bench with Hinged Seat

$4,145

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Spanish Bench with Wooden Arms with Hand-Carved Head Decorations

$3,552

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style Benches / Footstools / Ottomans, Boucle

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style benches / footstools / ottomans, Boucle Hand carved newly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Georgian Style Benches / Footstools / Ottomans, Boucle

$12,500 / set

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood and Rush Settee Bench from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant, antique bench against a wall between two windows, or in an entry hallway

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood and Rush Settee Bench from Normandy

$1,950

Dutch Mid-Century Massive Carved Log Benches

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Truly massive Mid-Century log bench with hand-carved organic live edges, stacked log legs and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Dutch Mid-Century Massive Carved Log Benches

$2,250

Steven Huneck Hand Carved Folk Art Dog Bench Circa 1990s

By Steven Huneck

Located in Peabody, MA

Hand carved Folk Art bench in the form of a Labrador retriever by the celebrated Vermont artist and

Category

1990s American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

Steven Huneck Hand Carved Folk Art Dog Bench Circa 1990s

$2,350

1920s Chinese Black and Red Painted Hand Carved Wooden Bench

Located in Marbella, ES

1920s Chinese black and red painted handmade wooden bench with relief carving decorations.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Wood

1920s Chinese Black and Red Painted Hand Carved Wooden Bench

$3,079

Swedish Bench Hand-Painted 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Swedish bench half-spindled and hand-painted. The bench has a half row of spindles on three sides

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Bench Hand-Painted 19th Century

$4,900

French Wooden Bench with Hand-Carved Backrest with J.C. Initials

Located in Marbella, ES

French Wooden Bench with Hand-Carved Backrest with J.C. Initials

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Bench with Hand-Carved Backrest with J.C. Initials

$4,145

Hand Carved Wooden Garden Bench w/ Conch Crown Decorations and Armrests

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand carved wooden garden bench with conch shaped crown decoration and armrests.

Category

Late 20th Century European Benches

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Garden Bench w/ Conch Crown Decorations and Armrests

$3,434

Long Primitive Wood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved primitive wood bench with scalloped edges. Made in USA, circa 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Long Primitive Wood Bench

$3,200

Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian carved wood painted and parcel-gilt benches that have been newly upholstered in Belgium

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Wood, Paint

Italian Carved Painted "X" Style Benches, Pair

$4,800 / set

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench

Located in IT

18th century, Italian walnut wood bench This elegant bench was made in the Lombard area (north

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bench

$8,882

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and PaintedUpholstered Bench

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming painted bench crafted in France circa 1890 in the neoclassical Louis XVI style with legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and PaintedUpholstered Bench

$2,950

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. bleached English oak carved settle bench with a block panel back, iron hardware, a raised

Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

$2,900

French 1890s Backless Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat and Hand-Carved Eagles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French wooden bench with newly upholstered seat, hand-carved eagles and saber legs from the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 1890s Backless Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat and Hand-Carved Eagles

$7,950

Pair of 21st Century Carved and Painted Upholstered Benches

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of benches, carved in beech wood, and hand painted, finished in the form of horse legs. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of 21st Century Carved and Painted Upholstered Benches

$4,855 / set

Italian Carved Neoclassical Style Linen Upholstered Benches, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian neoclassical style carved wood benches newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

Italian Carved Neoclassical Style Linen Upholstered Benches, a Pair

$3,400 / set

Large Undulating Top Wabi Sabi Wood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome design Natural weathered wood with nice patina Undulating top with butterfly detail

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Large Undulating Top Wabi Sabi Wood Bench

$1,500

Early 19th C. Italian Carved Rustic Bench "Ave Maria"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bench features an especially unique artistic expression, with two hand-carved crosses flanking the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 19th C. Italian Carved Rustic Bench "Ave Maria"

$6,000

1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful 1980s sculptural hand carved artisan wood bench, stamped on the underside. With it’s

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1980s Sculptural Artisan Wood Bench

$3,495

Pair of Antique Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome pair of antique Italian carved and parcel gilt benches. These are upholstered in a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt Benches

$3,600 / set

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

over each shoulder, and hand carved geometric decor between each leg. The seat has been upholstered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Bench

$3,300

Bench, Reclaimed Wood Beam, Rustic, Organic Form, Indoor Outdoor, By Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

This primitive bench is a one of a kind piece, constructed from a substantial section of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bench, Reclaimed Wood Beam, Rustic, Organic Form, Indoor Outdoor, By Logniture

$651

Bench, Reclaimed Wood Beam, Rustic, Organic Form, Indoor Outdoor, By Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

This primitive bench is a one of a kind piece, constructed from a substantial section of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bench, Reclaimed Wood Beam, Rustic, Organic Form, Indoor Outdoor, By Logniture

$651

Italian Carved Painted Window Bench with Saber Legs. 18th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian hand carved and floral painted window bench with scrolled arms, saber legs, and ending on

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Carved Painted Window Bench with Saber Legs. 18th Century

$9,500

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880 and rectangular in shape, this long antique bench stands on six

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Bench

$2,900

1870s Green Lacquered Wood Antique Italian Bench

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A rare bench made in Italy in late 19th century, it's decorated on green tones with a noble coat of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

1870s Green Lacquered Wood Antique Italian Bench

$2,131

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Stunning patina on this hand carved teak wood antique bench. For the primitive collector. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Bench

$3,600

18th century, Italian Rococo Lacquered and Gilt Wood Bench

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Lacquered and Gilt Wood Bench This elegant bench in lacquered and gilded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Rococo Lacquered and Gilt Wood Bench

$10,066

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Hand Carved Wood Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand carved wood bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hand carved wood bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and paint. There are 290 variations of the antique or vintage hand carved wood bench you’re looking for, while we also have 43 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand carved wood bench, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand carved wood bench made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris, La Maison London and Remi Capdepuy each produced at least one beautiful hand carved wood bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hand Carved Wood Bench?

Prices for a hand carved wood bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $42,456, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hand Carved Wood Bench

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
1 Answer
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.

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