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Large oblong highly carved table
Located in Boston, MA
An unusual large oblong highly carved table. 19th century base, 20th century top.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Highly Decorative Profusely and Deep Carved Eastern Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
A highly decorative mid-20th century profusely and deep carved Eastern camphor wood freestanding
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Highly Carved Louis XV Daybed
Located in Boston, MA
A large scale highly carved Louis XV style daybed upholstered in Elanbach linen with Decor de Paris
Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Fine Highly Carved Normandy Oak Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine French Louis XVI period oak "armoire de marriage" with highly carved decoration, including
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Colonial Era Solid Teak Wood Highly Carved Sturdy Console Table
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Classic example of a colonial era furniture that exemplifies the high quality of wood
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Maison Jansen Verre Eglomise Mirror, Circa 1940, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
framed with a gilded and highly carved wood frame embellished with a variety of decorative elements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Pair of Highly Carved Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of highly carved French Louis XVI period fauteuils, with flowers, fluted legs and sinuous arms
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Highly Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late 19th century French carved giltwood chandelier in the Louis XVI taste, with ebonized ornament
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Highly Unusual Carved Walnut Griffon Table With Copper Panel
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
unusual table with carved bases and copper panel mounted-
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Copper

Pair of Highly Decorative Chippendale Style Painted Carved Wooden Pier Mirrors
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pair of highly decorative Chippendale style painted carved wooden pier mirrors. This pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Wooden Gilded Mirror, Highly Decorative
Located in Oakville, ON
A highly decorative Louis XVI style gilded mirror having the Louis XVI style floral wreath and bow
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Monkey Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative carved wood chandelier with monkey and tassles and a pagoda like feel to it
Category

20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Humidor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly unusual carved wood humidor from the early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Large Carved African Wood Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 50 inch highly stylized carved wood African statue.
Category

20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Wood Niche
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very decorative Italian carved wood niche. Highly detailed, delicate carving.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Antique Carved Wood Fragment on Board
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative currently not painted carved wood swags and basket applied to a board
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Devil Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highly detailed pair of carved gilded wood and gesso devil brackets.
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Brackets

Carved Wood Torchere Floor Lamp with Silvered Finish
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative silvered carved wood torchere lamp most likely mid to late 20thC and Italian.
Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Art Nouveau Style highly carved gold gilt wood and composition ornament framed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

White Lacquered Carved Wood Table With Tassel Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highly unusual and whimsical carved wood table with drapery and tassel motif with white lacquer
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Center Tables

Carved Painted Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
Highly Decorative Carved Wood Mirror with Original Paint.Traditional French detailing.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint, Mirror

Pair Of Carved Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice midsize pair of highly decorative carved wood wall sconces.
Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Louis XIV Carved Giltwood and Marble-Top Center Table
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XIV style highly carved gilt-wood marble-top center table (in the manner of similar François
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of four Simulated Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative painted faux bamboo carved wood side chairs with black leather upholstery.
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ornate Rococo Styled Mirror, Midcentury
Located in Quogue, NY
An unusually large scaled Baroque mirror, highly decorative and imposing. Carved wood with gilded
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Alligator Folk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
wood highly textured alligator on log with original fine paint.
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Throne Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
An impressive pair of American throne chairs with wood frames, highly carved backs and plush red
Category

Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Empire Armchair - after Jacob
Located in London, GB
Highly carved and gilt wood Empire armchair, the rams supported by winged caryatid figures
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Extravagant Louis XV-style Console
Located in New Orleans, LA
Console in ebonized wood with highly carved and gilded ornamentation throughout; cartouches at the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Scottish Oak Cabinet Bookcase with Leaded Glass
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland 1880 Original dark wood finish Highly carved cornice Single carved door with colored
Category

Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Whimsical Occasional Chairs with Ultra High Back Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
top detail and gondola style profiles. They also feature highly stylized hand carved wood Empire style
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Rare late Gustavian Empire sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Grey/white painted frame with highly sculptured wood carved water gilded griffins, lion heads
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

French Art Deco Amboyna Desk, Circa 1930
By Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
Waring and Gillow in Paris. His highly stylized carved gilt wood frames are considered the embodiment of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Antique French Black Forest 17.5" Mantel Clock, frm Palais Royal
Located in South Coast, CA
ornate carved wood case, Palais Royal ("rue Royale") marked enamel numerals and working Japy Freres clock
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Chinese Highly Carved Wood Four-Panel Screen/Divider
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This screen is highly and expertly carved and features traditional Chinese scenes including monks
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Highly Carved and Painted Solid Teak Wood Ceiling from a Home
Located in Houston, TX
Consistent with the times this ceiling was made of solid teak wood and was heavily carved. It is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Metal Studded Highly Carved Solid Teak Wood Entry Door of a Temple Priest Home
Located in Houston, TX
The door was heavily reinforced with metal studs and highly carved with motifs from Hindu mythology
Category

Antique 1860s Indian Anglo Raj Doors and Gates

Materials

Teak

Highly Carved Solid Teak Wood Four Arch Side Panel from a Second Floor Balcony
Located in Houston, TX
This four arch impeccably hand-carved panel comes from a second floor balcony of a local chieftain
Category

Antique 1830s Indian Anglo Raj Panelling

Materials

Teak

19th Century Wood Boat Model "Miss C.B. Fuller" of Maine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Charming Highly Decorative Wood Carved Boat, The Name Painted in White on the Rear of the Boat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...

Materials

Wood

Custom Made King Size Rustic Bed Using 19th Century Carved Architectural Doors
Located in Houston, TX
wood highly carved doors and door frames. It is robustly built of Fine solid teak wood and will last
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo Raj Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Original Oil On Canvas Painting "Paris In Winter" By Andre Boyer
By André Boyer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Century. Finished in hues of gold and brown with green and pink. The frame is a dark wood and highly
Category

Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of Mirrored Wardrobe Armoires in Mod Pop Lime Green Lacquer, circa 1970s
Located in Surprise, AZ
carved-wood panel doors with mirror inserts. The left armoire has a upper shelf and a spacious open
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

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Highly Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the highly carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and fabric, every highly carved wood was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect highly carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A highly carved wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Highly Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a highly carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,995, while they’re typically $535 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Highly Carved Wood
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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.