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 Elephants

Indian Elephant Table

Anglo Indian Carved Wood

Wooden Elephant

Thai Elephant

Category

20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern African Bamileke Table/Stool with Elephants

$1,800

Chicago Oriental Theater Elephant Bench, circa 1906

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Largely scaled bench commissioned for the Chicago Oriental Theater. Elaborately carved wood with

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Chicago Oriental Theater Elephant Bench, circa 1906

$19,500

Elephant Carving, Architectural Beam Support, Mid-20th Century, Tharu of Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

representation of an elephant and a female rider hand-carved in a local hardwood. The exact origin of this piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Elephant Carving, Architectural Beam Support, Mid-20th Century, Tharu of Nepal

$450

Eroded House Ladder with Elephant Motif, West Nepal, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

, and the top carved in the shape of the head of an elephant. Condition: The post is extremely

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Eroded House Ladder with Elephant Motif, West Nepal, Mid-20th Century

$3,000

Handmade Asian Elephant Sculpture with Incised Decor and Multi-Color Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

are immediately drawn to this carved Thai elephant, depicted in a reclining posture, his trunk lifted

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade Asian Elephant Sculpture with Incised Decor and Multi-Color Finish

$1,250

Old Wooden Staff Carving, Stylized Elephant Motif, Tharu Nepal, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old wooden staff carving. Stylized elephant Motif. From the Tharu People of Nepal, mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Staff Carving, Stylized Elephant Motif, Tharu Nepal, Mid-20th Century

$285

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Carved Wood Elephants with Brass Tusks Mounted as Tables.

Category

Vintage 1960s Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Tables

$3,800

Thai Elephant

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage hand-carved wood elephant stands on a custom made black lacquer stand. Charming elephant

Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Thai Elephant

$1,050

Carved Wood Elephant Form Side Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Intricately carved side table having elephant formed legs and a fantastically detailed top. The

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Elephant Form Side Table

$1,895

20th Century Carved Wood Elephant as Floor Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century carved wood elephant as floor lamp Brand new wiring Measures: 16.5" W x 13" D x 48.5

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

20th Century Carved Wood Elephant as Floor Lamp

$2,675

A Hand Painted Wood Elephant on a Stand

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A Hand Painted, Carved Wood Elephant on a Stand.

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A Hand Painted Wood Elephant on a Stand

$895

Mid 20th Century Vintage Carved Elephant Side Table

Located in Jupiter, FL

Carved Elephant side table , possible a foot stool or plants stand. This is solid and beautiful.

Category

20th Century North African Bohemian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Carved Elephant Side Table

$374

Elephant Console Sculpture, Wood Engraved and Gold Leaf, circa 1980

Located in Florence, IT

This incredible vintage modern sculpture console features a hand-carved wood base displaying a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Elephant Console Sculpture, Wood Engraved and Gold Leaf, circa 1980

$5,984

Wood Elephant Hand Carved Plant Stand

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering a beautiful elephant plant stand. Hand carved and hand painted the detail is amazing

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Elephant Hand Carved Plant Stand

$1,095

Marvelously Carved Wood Elephant Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic hand carved, solid wood elephant wall hanging. Wonderful scale and execution. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Central African French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Marvelously Carved Wood Elephant Head

$1,500

Carved Indian Elephant, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved Indian elephant, circa 1900 Beautifully carved.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Indian Elephant, circa 1900

$875

1970s Italian Wood Elephant Sculptural Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a fabulous, 1970s Italian solid-wood, sculptural elephant chair. Can easily add a seat

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Italian Wood Elephant Sculptural Chair

$1,895

Carved Anglo-Indian Elephant Motif Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The deeply carved hardwood table is fashioned with 4 elephant heads In addition, its top is inlaid

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Carved Anglo-Indian Elephant Motif Table

$1,295

Elephant Form Ashanti Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The elephant is carved from a single piece of wood - a Classic form. Nicely proportioned and

Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Benches

Materials

Wood

Elephant Form Ashanti Bench

$725

Thai Kneeling Elephant

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Thai hand-carved kneeling wood elephant sits on a custom-made black lacquer stand

Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Animal Sculptures

Thai Kneeling Elephant

$1,250

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Hand Carved Wood Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of hand carved wood elephants for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, all hand carved wood elephants available were constructed with great care. We have 73 antique and vintage hand carved wood elephants in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Hand carved wood elephants have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Hand carved wood elephants bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many hand carved wood elephants are appealing in their simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Gampel-Stoll produced popular hand carved wood elephants that are worth a look.

How Much are Hand Carved Wood Elephants?

Prices for hand carved wood elephants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, hand carved wood elephants begin at $252 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,038.

Questions About Hand Carved Wood Elephants

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.