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Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Antique Early 1800s Indonesian Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A small, warm bench made of oak and cork. Its adorable appearance makes it seem like a scene from a fairy tale, as if a child is sitting in the shade of a tree in the grassland. Th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved and Turned Wood Bowl and Spoon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. A thick antique turned wood bowl with a carved wide spoon. Both have a fine age patina and a
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
Located in New York, NY
Long oval shape with small two-tiered diamond motif in bands around the edges.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Primitive Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Carved Wooden Ointment Boxes from Timor – Ethnic Primitive Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
geometric and primitive patterns, enhanced by a natural patina that highlights the beauty of the aged wood
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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Indonesian erotic carving of a man holding his oversized erect phallus while seated in a squatting position. The carving is a handle to a iron tool, probably an adze for carving. The...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Dated 1911 Primitive Antique Hand-carved Box, RUSTIC Memory Keepsake Box
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Scandinavian folk art box with detailed hand-carved patterns around the whole body and lid
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

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Beech, Birch, Wood, Pine

Antique New World Carved And Painted Wood Santos Of S. Pedro
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved wood figure of a New World Saint labeled S. Pedro (i.e. San Pedro) with some of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Primitive pantera onca brazilian stool in noble wood circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1900
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unusual Victorian Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Organic Tree Stump Door Stop
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Unusual Victorian Antique Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Organic Tree Stump Door Stop Including
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Antique 19th Century British Organic Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron
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Early 20th Century Afghan Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar Base – Rustic Primitive Tool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shape, carved from a solid block of wood, shows both skill and practicality. The deep central recess
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20th Century American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Tribal Art

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Fruitwood

Hand-Carved Antique Teak Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, hand-carved antique teak wood table from Madura. The top is cut from a single slab with
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Side Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Impressive Teak Wood Hand Carved Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique drum in solid teak wood. We removed the top and had our master carver add our
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2010s Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Primitive Healing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area
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Antique Early 1800s Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Healing Figure
Primitive Healing Figure
$544 Sale Price
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Primitive Cedar Wood Roundtable From Central Yucatan, 1980´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive Cedar wood round table from Central Yucatan, Mexico, late 20th century. These tables are
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Country Lowboys

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Cedar

French Mid-Century Brutalist Tripod Stool – Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art, 1950
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
the 1950s and embodies the raw, organic aesthetic of primitive folk art. Crafted in solid wood, the
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique White Washed Merbau Wood Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved
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20th Century Indian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain, Circa 1940 Description
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Central
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Carved Wooden Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Hand-Carved Zoomorphic Carranca in Solid Wood, Brazil
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
craftsmanship, dating likely to the late 1800s or early 1900s. Entirely hand-carved from a single piece of wood
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mountain Sheep primitive Black Forest Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chamois primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. Cedar is used. The beautiful wood
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic hand-carved primitive wood totem sculpture/ figure from the Sepik River people (Ambunti
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Architectural Column
Located in High Point, NC
This antique hand-carved teak wood architectural column is a striking piece that embodies the charm
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Teak

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Grébo tribal mask carved from patinated wood is a remarkable piece of ethnic art, symbolizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable
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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier. A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Sleigh for One Person, circa 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lovely hand carved primitive, puristic wooden sleigh for one person, probably end of the19th
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Antique 1890s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Footstools

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larger door/Gate. Does have s...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

french primitive hand made three legged wooden stool
Located in Rümmingen, BW
vintage hand-carved three-legged wood stool sourced from France, featuring a rich dark wood patina and an
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Late 20th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Polychrome Antique Carved Life Size Wood Female Figure, Europe, c. 1880 s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Primitive Whirligig
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very
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Antique 1870s European Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Primitive Tribal Plaster End / Side Table / Floor Lamp style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Primitive Plaster over hand carved wood side / end table / floor lamp in the style of John
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Early 2000s American Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Brutalist, Primitive Tripod Milking Stool
Located in LYON, FR
Rather primitive little milking stool. Hand carved and scalloped. The legs unscrew on wooden
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Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch carving and a pedestal
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic
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Mid-20th Century Malian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive Teak Wood Mortar Made into a Side Table Base, Glass not Included
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood mortar converted into a side table base, with carved accents and rustic
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Primitive Stool / Mortar 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi Naga Tribe
Located in ECHT, NL
Monumental sculptural Nagaland Stool / mortar. One of a kind charming authentic primitive Object
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Twig Style Primitive Rustic Hickory Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
branches with a naturally weathered patina. Featuring an organically curved form, it embodies the primitive
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20th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Wood, Hardwood

Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
perfectly aged wood will match any décor but especially primitive or industrial. Thus piece has been
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century A rare to find primitive
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Antique 16th Century French Rustic Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A Primitive Wooden Antique Mortar, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
of Scandinavia, this mortar effortlessly marries the simplicity of primitive design with intricate
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Primitive Snuff Box, Scandinavia 1847
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Primitive Snuff Box dated 1847 and signed T.O. from Norway, Scandinaiva. Wear due to age and use
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Dug-out Carved Rustic Primitive Tree Trunk Fireside Chair Formed of Elm, c1800
Located in Hitchin, England
traditional and also one that harnesses the stripped-back, primitive, rustic, wabi-sabi aesthetic that is so
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Antique 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Small yet with a strong presence. This stool has a cherry wood seat and keyaki wood legs
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Wood

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Primitive Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Primitive Carved Wood?

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.
Questions About Primitive 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.