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Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Iron Wood Statue
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single iron wood log. Antique man originally used to protect the home. This
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2010s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Primitive Catalan Bench
Located in Culver City, CA
Uniquely carved armrests with beautiful patina.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Rustic Primitive Naga Wood Coffee Table, Late 19th Century, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Primitive wood Naga coffee table from the late 19th-early 20th century. This turn of the century
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Swedish Burl Root Wood Dugout Bowl with Traces of Exterior Red Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Swedish burl root wood dugout bowl with traces of exterior red paint dates to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Iron Wood Statue
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single iron wood log. Antique man holding an axe. Originally used to protect the
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Small Brown Carved Wood Collapsible Book or Bible Stand
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A great way to display one of your favorite books! This carved wood book holder is hand carved in a
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20th Century Indonesian Primitive More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Minimalist Monkey Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved teak panel. We first carved the monkey into this thick aged panel and then
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Fantastic Early 20Th Century N.E. Hand Carved Wood Seagull on Drift Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful folk art bird was found in the state of Maine and is hand carved wood with original
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decoys

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Pine

Folk Art Oaxacan Hand-Carved Primitive Low Bench with Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Folk Art primitive low bench features plank board seat with central Oaxacan carved spread
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Antique 19th Century North American Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Primitive Rustic Naga Wood Coffee Table from the Early 20th Century, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A primitive wood Naga coffee table from the early 20th century. This antique piece originated as a
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20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Primitive Shelf by an artist from France
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
after assembly. It is probably made from old wood, with thick cut pieces of wood carved and the shelves
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Shelves

Materials

Wood

Primitive Mexican Oakwood Milking Stool from México
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
One piece hand carved stool from Western México, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Minimalist Carved Long Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
constructed by hand from start to finish. A beautiful single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Primitive African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine unique African hand carved folding children chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

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Wood

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair with a patinated leather seat, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the moder...
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Teak Wood Hand-Carved Sitting Man Statue
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved teak wood antique Tau Tau statue from Toraja. Sitting 49″ high.
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Primitive Naturalistic Ironwood Table And Chair Set, Rustic Garden
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE RUSTIC TREE TRUNK CHAIRS AND TABLE Made from joined pieces of Bornean Ironwood (Eusideroxylon Zwageri) in their most naturalistic forms to create an almost grotto-style table...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Ecalyptus Wood Grain Collection Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, impressive, American, hand-carved eucalyptus wood, grain vessel.
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Vintage 1960s American Primitive Vases

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Swedish Birch Wood Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-carved Swedish bleached birch wood bowl. Brown painted exterior. Dates to 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Birch, Paint

Beautiful Rustic Primitive Naga Wood Coffee Table from the Tribes of North India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A primitive wood Naga coffee table from the early 20th century. This wooden bed from the Naga
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20th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Butchers Block Table
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive butcher's block table from France (circa 1850-1870). Originally used in the country on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive, Handmade, Rustic Curved Oak Wood Bench from Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive, handcrafted and hand-hewn wooden rustic bench from Belgium, circa 1920s. Sturdy and
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Rustic Benches

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Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Antique White Washed Merbau Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Set of 4 Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Fork and Spoon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional pastoral primitive set of wooden carved fork and spoons. Handmade in Spain, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Wood

Primitive Throne Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive over-sized carved wood thronechair with traces of original paint.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Stool from Mexico
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Rustic hand carved stool from Western Mexico. Carved from one piece of solid mesquite wood.
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Charming Primitive Butcher Block
Located in Houston, TX
Charming primitive butcher block fits naturally in a kitchen, or can function as a side table in
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A primitive antique Southeast Asian Buddhist carved qilin foo dog temple guardian figure. Hand
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved wood and paper Mache Santos figure, Italy circa 1870 Primitive form with hand painted
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Antique 1870s Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
that only natural wood can give it. Cracks and chipped areas have been filled with putty in some places
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Ethiopian Chair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Ethiopian chair carved from beautiful dense wood. It is very elegant and serves as a
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
period and was used in the Tohoku region of Japan. The wood is made of Zelkova, and it is believed that
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Wooden CoffeeTable / SideTable / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
and are thought to have been hand-carved using tools. Expressions made by human hands, not mechanical
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Wood

Primitive Naga Wooden Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Primitive Naga coffee table. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Rustic and beautiful
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Carved Wood and Moose Antler Skull and Snake
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully sculpted wood skull with a carved moose antler snake. Meticulously created by skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Collectibles and Curi...

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Antler, Wood

Beautifully Carved Wood and Moose Antler Skull and Snake
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully sculpted wood skull with a carved moose antler snake. Meticulously created by skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Collectibles and Curi...

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Antler, Wood

Beautifully Carved Wood and Moose Antler Skull and Frog
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully sculpted wood skull with a carved moose antler frog. Meticulously created by skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Collectibles and Curi...

Materials

Antler, Wood

Primitive Tallback Chair, France, circa 1710
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive tallback chair, France, circa 1710. Includes original iron hardware and beautifully
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Antique 1710s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Carved Borneo Processional Staff
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved figural staff showing figures kneeling and standing culminating with one larger figure at
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20th Century Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States and Canada. Hand carved primitive wood lion carving that once adorned a circus wagon dating to
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Primitive Oversized Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Root wood vessel with wonderful patina and jagged form dating to the 19th century. The edges
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Antique 19th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

18th Century Ornate Carved and Painted Wood Indian Architectural Pillars, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
, made in India, circa late 18th century. The pillars have outstanding carved wood details, as well as
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Primitive Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table/ Side Table/ 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This coffee table was made in an old Japanese mortar. It is made of zelkova wood and is thought to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Primitive Moroccan Wooden Door
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Moroccan door with beautiful decoration, wrought iron nails and patina. Morocco, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repair.
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Country Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Rustic, Primitive Three-Legged Chopping Block
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic, three-legged chopping block. Top measures 14" L x 12" W x 10" H, measurements below are for leg splay and total height as photographed. The charming piece would be good for k...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive French Billot Butcher Block Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by four hand-hewn legs. Made in an organic primitive style that showcases the natural form trunk
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20th Century French Organic Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Flower Vase / Beekeeping Tube / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
incorporate primitive beauty into your interior. Weight: 5.8kg ※There are parts where the surface is slightly
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vases

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Wood, Cedar

1900 Primitive Handmade Large Farmhouse Wooden Crate
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A primitive hand-carved "Molle" or wooden crate from the south of Germany. The word Molle is the
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Early 20th Century German Country Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Sol Garson Signed Sculptural Chair 1970s Art Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Mandela
Located in London, GB
. This artwork by Sol Garson is a sculptural stained hand-carved wood chair, representing a prisoner and
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Vintage 1970s British Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Antique Bench or Coffee Table with Hand Carved Legs
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous patina in this antique bench with a single teak panel of teak as the top and hand carved
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

18th Century Italian Primitive Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Primitive Baroque angel, Italy, 18th century. Weathered, small losses. Measurement with
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Teak Wood Elephant Pulling Log Burmese Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Carved Teak Wood Elephant Pulling Log Burmese 45" Sculpture Figure. Item features solid
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Late 20th Century Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Primitive Low Stand with Legs from Indonesia
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is a Primitive low stand from Indonesia. It is a good piece that can be active in various scenes
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Vintage 1940s Indonesian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Round Yellow Ocher-Painted Primitive Dug-Out Root Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish round yellow ocher-painted primitive dugout root bowl. Dates to mid-19th century. Beautiful
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Antique 1840s Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Burl, Paint

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
carved with some kinds of chainsaws.
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2010s Japanese Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Butcher Block Table, Spain, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive butcher block table, Spain, circa 1890 Massive form with inset marble top, generous
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century Primitive African wooden bowl Found in a small village in Kenya Probably used for
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20th Century Kenyan Decorative Bowls

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
    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 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 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.