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Set of Antique French Hardwood Skittles and Ball
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Primitive set of 6 antique hand carved hardwood skittles (fr. quilles) and 1 ball. Wonderful
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Hardwood, Wood
Sculptural Side Table, France, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Sculptural Side Table
France circa 1900
Circular top, with base carved from a singe piece of
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Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Tribal Wooden Fetish Figures – Borneo Ritual Sculptures on Museum Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
hand-carved from dark wood with a beautiful ebony-toned patina and displayed on a sleek museum-style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
American Soldier Whirligig by Contemporary Artist Will Kautz
By Will Kautz
Located in Nantucket, MA
American soldier whirligig by K. William Kautz. Hand carved and painted with delicately muted
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2010s American Primitive Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Wooden Bench from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
One-piece, primitive-styled, low mesquite bench from San Felipe, Guanajuato. Carved and formed by
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic Scalloped Back Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic and Primitive Chajul bench from Guatemala. Back and seat consists of one wide board, hand
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
African Bench or Coffee Table (Senufo Bed) Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
size would lend itself to be used as a unique coffee table.
The Senufo bed is carved from a single
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20th Century African Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Double Stacked 18th Century Korean Chests on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Korean Chests stacked atop each other. Intricate metal cutout work decorates the pieces. Some metal repairs have been made is the distant past. Top front panel d...
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Antique 18th Century Korean Primitive Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ethiopian Chair, Ethiopia, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
hardwood. Pretty impressive considering the density of the wood involved. Each leg is not uniform, but it
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C. Coat Rack from the Pyrenees Mountains, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Hand Made Carved Wood & Iron Coat Rack from the Pyrenees Mountains
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
wabi-sabi style, hand-made, organically shaped large black Wooden Bowl
Located in Rümmingen, BW
wabi-sabi look. The wood is been blackened and is adding to the bowl's strong appearance. This Bowl is
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Late 20th Century Philippine Primitive Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Mossi Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in Burkina Faso from a single piece of wood, this hundred-year-old stool was used by Mossi
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Nupe Child
s Bed, Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved from one piece of wood, this light colored early 20th century child's bed can be used as a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Cutting Board
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large 19th century French cutting board with a wonderfully sculptural form and hundred, if not thousands, of knife marks from a century of use. There’s a slight warp to the ...
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Butcher Blocks
Materials
Wood
Wooden Meditation Stool from Burkino Fasso, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
This ancient meditation stool is crafted from a lovely weathered piece of hardwood. Its simple form is given life by the depth of grain, surface cracks and patina throughout. It woul...
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20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Abelam Ancestor Pole, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large gable ornament of a man's house carved with an ancestor figure, with a jutting ovoid head
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Architectural Salvage Corbels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Quite Primitive, with worn and flaking gray/white paint. There are two unpainted contemporary replaced
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ivory Coast Lobi Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
traditionally carved from a single block of wood. This low stool has stout handles and a fantastic, smoothed
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ashanti people.
The Ashanti stool is traditionally carved from a single block of wood. Skilled
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Footstools
Materials
Wood
Mountain Table Set, France, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Mountain table set
France, crca 1950
Corner Chair, table and 2 stools made from a single tree. With slab table top and tree branch construction.
Measures: 13.5” W x 9” D x 16” H (...
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome high back bench or settle with a paneled back. Rustic look complimented by relief carvings of birds and grape vines. Unique European narrow style bench with an exact country...
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Benches
Materials
Wood
Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed
Located in New York, NY
Door panel in the style of a Dogon Tribe granary door panel, carved wood. Mounted in custom painted
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Tibetan Leather "Tiger" Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 19th century Tibetan wood trunk, covered in leather, with a cowhide panel painted to
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
cupboard decorated with remnants of early, or original, paint. Mixed woods (predominantly mesquite). All
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Primitive Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Hiroyuki Nishimura wall Sculpture3 Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unable to use
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2010s Japanese Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Painted Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
showcasing the natural grain of the wood. Painted in a soft, pristine white, it exudes a timeless and
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Butcher Block Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Butcher block side table, or stool, naturally shaped and weathered.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Antique Oak Country Store Mirrored Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store display cabinet offers quarter sawn oak construction with glass sides and front door opening to shelved and mirrored interior, circa 1900
Measures: 21.75"...
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20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Unique Wooden Form
Located in Culver City, CA
Almost 6 feet tall, wonderful patina.
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Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
$5,800
Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
By Affiliated Craftsmen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Coco De Mer box. This very organic sensual object has been carved and transformed for many
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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gnarled Trunk Mortar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional scholars' brush pot carved from root wood, the mortar is appreciated for its organic form and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Bamileke Stool, Early XX Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
power of tribal chiefs and kings. Each stool is hand-carved from a single piece of local teum wood and
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Provincial Wooden Stools/Tables France, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This quirky set of stools crafted from hardwood harks back to a primitive and purist form of
Category
Late 20th Century French Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
plank top is smooth with rounded corners and showcases the beautiful wood grain of the oak while sitting
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Yellow Mustard Painted and Stenciled Decorated Windsor Chair, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique paint decorated Windsor chair offers spindle back with stenciled crest and surmounting seat raised on turned legs, original mustard yellow paint, circa 1820.
Measures: ...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
19th Century Low Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
from varying woods and originally functioned as a lampstand. Exhibits hand-planed marks. Retains an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Closed Bookcase, Vitrine or Apothecary Style Cupboard
Solid Wood
Bun Feet
French Origin
2 Doors
4
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
various imaginations.
The wood has an atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else because of its age
Category
20th Century Japanese Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Lobi Figurative Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
its history, this carved wooden stool with connected legs is wonderfully sculptural and subtly
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century rustic side table hand-crafted circa 1870 from various woods. Round top upon a
Category
Antique 1870s American Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Elm Chopping Block Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
for yet more storage. Hand-carved legs with a slight splay provide a level foundation- a necessity
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
19th Century Wooden Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the rustic charm and storied history of this hand-carved primitive wood bowl. Crafted with
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Root Bowl with Handle, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Root Bowl with Handle
France circa 1890
Carved out root used as a bowl.
Measures 14”w x 7”d x 10
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Antique 1890s French Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Blue Green Painted Chinese Étagère
Located in Troy, MI
Chinese four shelf étagère with carved details on the top back and apron, circa 1900s. Original
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Shelves
Materials
Wood
French 17th Century Oak Panel with Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel with a saint and traces of its original color,
France, circa 1650. Weathered, small losses.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Butcher Block
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century American butcher block. Originated from a farm in the Midwest. Carved letters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive End Tables
Materials
Wood
Candle Stands, France, Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Candle stands
France circa 1900
Blocks of wood on three splayed legs with carved wooden handles
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Candle Stands
Materials
Wood
Set of Five 19th Century Tibetan Buddhist Alms Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable set of five 19th century Tibetan Buddhist alms bowls originally used by monks to collect food and money donations from patrons of their temple. Now, they're a wonderful ...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Swedish rustic trencher bowl, hand-carved in beech. Old iron staple repairs. Dates to 19th
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Antique 1870s Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Slightly Organic Oval-Shape Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Organic slightly oval-shape Swedish dugout bowl covered in remnants of red paint. Burl root wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Burl
Sitting Deer
Located in New York, NY
Decorative primitive design carved wood deer. Large reclining figure has weathered patina
Category
20th Century Belgian Statues
$1,150
Standing Deer
Located in New York, NY
Primitive design, decorative carved wood deer. Large standing figure has weathered patina
Category
20th Century Belgian Statues
$1,550
Primitive Carved Wood Bird
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Primitive carved wood bird, possibly a duck, with prominent carved wings, long neck, carved eyes
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Primitive Carved Wood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 19th century or earlier primitive carved wood stool or side table with a
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Primitive Carved Wood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 19th century or earlier primitive carved wood stool or side table with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Original Late 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Dala Horse
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive, bold carved pine Dala horse. Original worn painted finish.
The horses themselves
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Toys
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every primitive carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 396 variations of the antique or vintage primitive carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right primitive carved wood, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made primitive carved wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a primitive carved wood at 1stDibs is $1,099, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2022There 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2023What 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Carved 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.
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