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Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Side Table with Embossed Metal Top
Located in Miami, FL
Moroccan side table having an embossed metal octagonal top, carved base with geometrical designs
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bessarabian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Thai Hand-Carved Wood Temple Dragon Sculpture Mounted on Metal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai hand-carved wooden temple dragon sculpture mounted on a custom base. Created in
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Lovely Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box w. Stylized Kingfisher Bird Motive
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite hand-carved wooden jewelry box features a beautifully stylized depiction of a
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Oromo stool from Ethiopia, dating to the mid-20th century. Hand-carved from
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Modernist Nude Hand Carved Wood Marble Sculpture Style of Ferdinand Parpan
By Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking example of hand-carved modernist sculpture, this nude female figure in the style of
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Vintage 1940s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Large Impressive Hand carved Wood Gilt Decorated Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite hand-carved gilt wood mirror, crafted in Italy in the mid-19th century, is a
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Antique 1830s Italian Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of 1950s Italian Hand Carved Wood Classical Arrow Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s hand carved Italian classical arrow sconces from a Southampton, NY estate.
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Vintage 1950s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu culture. The carving showcases intrica...
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Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Hand-Carved Wood Cherub Figures, Beautiful Decorative Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of carved-wood cherub figures from the 19th century. This antique pair of wooden
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
is visibly old with fading of the original polychrome and age related patina on the wood
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Substantial Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Koi Fish Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial pair of carved wood koi fish table lamps surmounted on carved wood stone like bases
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Tuscan Single Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Candelabra
Located in Encinitas, CA
Tuscan refectory style single hand carved rustic candlelabra with forged nail spike. Italian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks

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Fruitwood

Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture by Jose Pinal, Mid-Century Modern, Mexico
By Jose Pinal
Located in Round Top, TX
console, where the sculptural volume and hand-carved detail can be fully appreciated. A timeless addition
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Hand Carved Wood Woomera Throwing Spear 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
spear hand carved in two toned wood. DIMENSIONS: 33" x 3.75" x 3" (Length x Width x Height)
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20th Century Australian Organic Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Hardwood

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a bright mix of red, yellow, white & blue polychrome. There is also a mo...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a black and green polychrome finish on its face with burgundy lips and...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Stylized Hand Carved Wood Egret Animal Sculptures Brass Mounted
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern vintage carved Wood and Brass Egret Sculptures on hardwood base made in Indiana by
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dancing Boys, Black Forest Art Deco, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Signed on the base with an unencrypted monogram...
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Vintage 1920s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Queen Anne Style Chairs, Hand-Carved Wood, Modern Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
hand carved details. Hand-crafted in Spain from native walnut, the chairs show the strong influence of
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Antique 18th Century Spanish William and Mary Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Oversized Hand Carved Wood Floor Pillar Holder Set of Three India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
turned wood floor rustic Spanish style candlesticks on round bases. Elegant rustic turned teak wood
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Mid-20th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Hand-carved Wood Bowl with Unique Designed Characteristics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-crafted and Hand-made in Africa. The bowl is rare and beautiful, an art to transform the
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20th Century Kenyan Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique humidor is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed scul...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Softwood

20th Century Pacific Islander Samoan Fijian Hand Carved Wood Kava Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful 20th Century Samoan/Fijian circular wooden kava bowl called a tanoa fai'ava and carved
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20th Century Samoan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Pair Of Columns Hand Carved Wood Painted Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
These columns were handcarved out of wood in the middle of the 18th century either in the South of
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Impressive 19th century Hand carved Wood Gilt Decorated Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite hand-carved gilt wood mirror, crafted in Italy in the mid-19th century, is a
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountaineer Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved
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20th Century European Country Games

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Leti Ancestor Figure in Patinated Hand-Carved Wood – Tribal Art from Indonesia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Leti ancestor statue, hand-carved from patinated wood, originates from the small Indonesian
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20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work, a male cinnamon teal, hand carved and painted by renowned duck decoy artist D W
Category

20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique African Coffee Table or Bench, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coffee table or bench hand carved from a single block of wood from Mali. The wood is
Category

Vintage 1950s Minimalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Burmese Hand-Carved Wood Seated Goat Sculpture from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century seated goat statue hand-carved in wood from Burma. This hand-carved statue depicts a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 19th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 19th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Starling Bird Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Robin Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Red Sparrow Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood, Steel Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
hand carved hardwood base which is burnished and polished black. The base supports a steel section
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2010s South African Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Vide Poche Catch All ca. 1930s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unique hand-carved wooden vide poche or catch-all tray is crafted in the anthroposophical
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Natural Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Abstract Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather engaging modern abstract folk art wood sculpture on a display stand. The piece is hand
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20th Century Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish 1841 Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Colorful Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
talk … It is made from oak wood and richly decorated with hand-carved abstract geometric blossoms and
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Antique 1840s Scandinavian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever
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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Early 20th Century Dogon Door Lock, Hand-Carved Wood from Mali
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Dogon tribe of Mali. Beautiful hand-carved from wood, this piece is adorned with intricate geometric
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Stunning Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Wood Dressing Table Mirror Hand Held
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Black Forest wood hand held vanity
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Circa 1717–1780, Hand-carved Wood and Polychrome Saints Cosmas and Damian
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold a captivating pair of 18th-century hand-carved wooden treasures, dating from the remarkable
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Antique 18th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Located in Lisse, NL
, underscoring the hand-carved nature and authentic craftsmanship of this piece. Apart from minimal and entirely
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lighter in the Shape of an Umbrella ‘Actual Size’
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual early 20th century hand carved wooden lighter in the shape of an umbrella with
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wood Cossack Russian Dancer Table Lamp Signed Jascha Heifetz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Jascha Heifetz Dark Gray Carved Ebony Wood Cossack Russian Dancer Figurine Table Lamp. Measures 9
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

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Hand Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand carved wood for your home. A hand carved wood — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 11798 options for an antique or vintage hand carved wood now, or shop our selection of 948 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hand carved wood, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand carved wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one hand carved wood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interi, Andrianna Shamaris and La Maison London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hand Carved Wood?

Prices for a hand carved wood start at $1 and top out at $750,000 with the average selling for $2,497.
Questions About Hand Carved Wood
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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
    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 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 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 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.