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Primitive Carved Wood Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive Italian wood & iron painted six light chandelier. Rewired and ready to use with chain
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Primitive Carved Wood Side Table, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
White-painted carved wood side table made of solid pine. Dimensions - H 74.5 cm, side 58.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Primitive Carved Wood Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A primitive carved round tray from Northern China. This c. 1850 tray is made of Chinese Northern
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Platters and Serveware

Materials

Elm

pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Las Vegas, NV
inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Primitive Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Carved Wood Milking Stool, Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This primitive milking splayed leg wood stool was made circa 1920. The seat is beautifully hand
Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding hobby horse. The piece features a carved wood horse
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Toys

Materials

Iron

Primitive Russian Hand-Carved Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved and painted latched box with viking imagery. Made in Russia, circa 1850s.
Category

Antique 1850s Primitives

Materials

Iron

Primitive Large Hand Carved Egret
Located in Bellport, NY
Massive hand carved Egret,painted with a white wash and yellow beak.Museum quality black iron stand
Category

20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved solid wood African 3-legged stool This lovely piece has been very skilfully carved out of
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bog Wood

Massive Primitive Root Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive primitive wood root bowl with early iron repair. Hand carved in New England, c. 1700s.
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive Style Mesquite Trough Accessory from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
1970s hand-carved mesquite trough from Guanajuato, Mexico. Carved using axe and chisel. Once used
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Sign in French
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great Folk Art piece from France. Carved from one piece of wood.
Category

Vintage 1930s European Primitives

Folk Art Carved Wood Rabbit
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Turn of the century carved wood rabbit with glass and metal eyes.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitives

Carved Oak Bowl by Mary Wright
By Klise Manufacturing Company, Mary Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oval bowl carved from stacked laminated bleached oak by Mary Wright. Signed and produced in
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Primitives

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memo...

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early hand-carved and chipped carved wood box or trunk. This amazing hand-carved lift top
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell Support
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memo...

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell Support
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memo...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Carved Wood Trencher or Bowl from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unbelievable wood hand-carved trencher or dough bowl has such great form and surface. The
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique elongated oval wood bowl is hand-carved and is made of a light-weight wood. The hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century hand-carved dough bowl or trencher with early old small old repairs. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Chocolate Mold from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual long hand-carved wood chocolate mold is in good condition. Great hanging on a wall in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Mangle Board Laundry Tool with Carved Spheres and Horse Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
This mangle board shows off the craftsman's skill in the wonderful carved spheres and traditional
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Old Surface Hand-Carved Scoop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original old surface hand-carved scoop. Found in New England. Wonderful old untouched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Pumpkin papier mache mold
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The well carved pumpkin measures 8-1/2" H and is carved from one solid block. It i likely an early
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Highly Carved Mangle Board with Horse Handle Dated 1779
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly carved mangle board shows off the craftsman's skill in the incredibly detailed scrolled
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Green Painted Mangle Board with Carved Horse Handle from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
aged patinal around the carved horse handle where this was held so many times. A mangle board
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Primitive Spanish Altersticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of primitive carved wood candleholders. There is acanthus leaf decoration around the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primative Hand Carved Beaver Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Primitive carved wood sculpture. A charming beaver sitting up. A great way to
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mingei Usu Table and Chairs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Folk Craft=Mingei made with a "Usu" used for mochi making.Primitive and beautiful works.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Primitives

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Articulating Artist’s Model, circa 1900
Located in Surrey, BC
An unusual mid-sized, hand carved wooden artist’s model from France, circa 1900. The model is fully
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Handmade Canteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful New England is all wood and has several wood band wraps. The lid is even hand-carved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Wood

Two 19th Century Slide Top Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dove tailed and handmade. The second box is hand-carved wood from one piece of wood. The two boxes are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives

Materials

Wood

Trough Used For Crushing Grapes, 1960s, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite trough from Mexico region used for crushing grapes. Sierra Gorda, Guanajuato. Rare and remarkable decorative piece.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
Lobi people, renowned for their functional yet sculptural designs. Hand-carved from solid wood, these
Category

20th Century African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Large Shaker Pantry Box from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fingers or bands with handmade rose head nails and wood peg construction. This is quite unusual to find
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Fretwork Folk Art Eterger/Secretary or Étagère with Dressing Table
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A rare and unique piece of Fretwork Folk Art from the Adirondack region with elaborate cut-out form, dressing mirrors and table, drawers, cubbies and open shelving or ètagère. New ...
Category

Antique 1870s American Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Wood

Set of Vintage George Nakashima Style Handcrafted Stools
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
counter or bar use. Primitive carved wood style is accented by dovetailed construction and tapered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

A Classic "Armature" lamp designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
manner to retain the value of the artifact used to fashion the lamps. In this case, a primitive carved
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Scale, 20th Century Hand Carved French Fisherie Trade Sign Folk Art
Located in Southampton, GB
great hung in the kitchen or restaurant. Silvered, primitively carved wood. France, circa 1950. Length
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Italian hand carved and painted primitive male Santos wood sculpture. Measures: 22.2
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden carved buffalo that has weathered naturally over the years. It was used in a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Long Primitive Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved primitive wood bench with scalloped edges. Made in USA, circa 1890s.
Category

Antique 1890s American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Primitive / Folk Art snake carved from a dense, hollow tree branch. Wood retains its
Category

Vintage 1940s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique pair of handcut Swedish chairs. Also sold separately. The Wabi Sabi character of this set makes them so different yet fitting together. Extra cushions in Belgian wool fo...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handcrafted large wooden dough bowl hand carved from one piece of wood. Has a beautiful patina only
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Coffer Chest, Europe circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Coffer Chest Europe circa 1790 Intricately carved detailing with chain-linked lift top
Category

Antique 1790s European Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Two primitive African carved wood stools / side tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two primitive African carved wood stools: Left: 11 in. tall x 13 in. wide x 16 in. deep
Category

20th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Painted and Pigmented Primitive Tribal Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece. Quite unique. We are at a loss to what region this might be from. The facial features are very pronounced and the mask has been nicely colored with various pigm...
Category

Early 20th Century Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rustic Primitive Wood Hand Carved Basket, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Primitive wood hand carved basket, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Carved Swan
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century primitive carved swan, circa 1870. A rustic find on our recent travels to Sweden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Italian Primitive Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic, hand-carved wood bench. Made in Italy circa 19th Century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Primitive Chunky Wood Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic, Primitive wooden stool with four legs and a thick wood top. Charming and handcrafted. Would
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive Style Carved Naga Wood Bowl from North East India/North West Burma
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Naga wood bowl. This beautifully Primitive bowl has been carved from a single piece of
Category

20th Century Burmese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Primitive Wood Sign of Rabbit by S. Wood Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive wood sign with carved rabbit stating, S. Wood & Son, est 1890, Fresh Game, in soft shades
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Vintage French Splayed Leg Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Solid and sturdy dark wood stool with three tripodal splayed legs. Equally suitable for use as a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive 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
    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 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 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 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 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.