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Equilibri - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Root
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Chinese Carved Root Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
with. Root sculptures like this figure are born of this inspiration. As we have collected items from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved root sculpture of Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity, shown with his serene
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bosc - 21st Cent, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Gold Leaf
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root sculpture with gold leaf The Joaquim Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Circle Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful, naturally formed single teak wood root sculpture. We found this deep in the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Harmony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Dansa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Melati - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Arrel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
teak root sculptures often incorporate 18 carat gold or silver patterned layers. The wood is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Symphony - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Radiance - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Lychee Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
lychee root sculptures often incorporate 18 carat gold or silver patterned layers. The wood is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Scholars Ruyi Display Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
pedestals. Recognized today as pieces of art, root sculptures like this stand are born from the scholarly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Erosion Teak Wood Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful, naturally formed single teak root sculpture. We found this deep in the jungle
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
with. Root sculptures like this shrine are born of this inspiration. As we have collected items from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Olive Wood Root Eagle Sculpture
Located in Napa, CA
Large, gnarled olive wood root carved to reveal a wonderful, visually striking eagle form.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Sculptures

Materials

Olive

Organic Modern Polished Wooden Root Sphere Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Wood root sphere that is beautifully polished while also exposing the natural patterns and texture
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Cat Tail Sculpture on Root Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A whimsical sculpture of brass cattails and leaves mounted on a root base. The piece is similar to
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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Sculpture from a Teak Root
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This sculpture is in fact a slice of a huge teak root, formed by Mother Nature, a very unusual and
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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Japan Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Turtle
Located in South Burlington, VT
wonderful smooth dark surface patina from decades of prior ownership. This stunning single root sculpture
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

TEAK ROOT SIDE TABLE
Located in Tulsa, OK
Tables TEAK ROOT SIDE TABLE This Teak Root Side Table is a contemporary natural brown teak wood
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Carved Teak Root Naga Snake Sculpture
Located in Middleburg, VA
This impressive sculpture is incredibly smooth to the touch due to the teak root, which had a long
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Old Natural Burl Root Tree Form Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Old natural burl root tree form as sculptural object with partial white washed finish. We think
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Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Big Scale Abstract Sculpture, Tree Root in Teak Wood.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Impressive Abstract sculpture, a root of an old teak tree made of one piece wood, collected in
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1990s Indonesian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Small Root Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Category

Vintage 1950s Thai Sculptures

Materials

Teak

A Burlwood Root Brush Pot
Located in NYC, NY
A fine scholars brush pot carved from a single piece of rare burlwood root.
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Burl

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Free Form Large Tree Root Driftwood Figural Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern freeform tree root driftwood figural sculpture. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Paul J. Stankard Blueberry Root People Oblate Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. Marking(s); notes: signed Country of origin; materials: USA; lampwork glass, polished clear glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a magnificent 19th century chinese antique root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Teak Wood Root Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand carved teak wood root globes. Sizes range from 35-45 cm. Great for display in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
artist has used the natural shape of the root to pick out the form of a standing figure with long limbs
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers Root People Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. Marking(s); notes: signed; 1992 Country of origin; materials: USA; lampwork glass, polished clear glass
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Root Immortal
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED ROOT IMMORTAL CIRCA 1890'S 360
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Asian Root Wood Carved Tiger
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian root wood carved tiger figure, unmarked. Measures: 17" H x 33" W x 11.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

a massive root chestnut treetrunk
Located in Brecht, BE
a massive xl chestnut root treetrunk, great patina ... a sculpture !
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Natural Specimens

Materials

Chestnut

Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter Statue Circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rustic wooden hunter statue with deer. carved out of a piece of root wood. germany, black forest
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures

nature as art- large tree root
Located in Seattle, WA
natural root with rocks embedded- shown mounted vertically, but equally stunning hung horizontally.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Organic Teak Root Sculptural Sphere
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive organic teak root shaped into a one of a kind sculptural sphere. Polished smooth on the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of rare 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare late 18th century Chinese elm root wood Fu Dogs on stands. Mid-Qing dynasty. Very Tony
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
Located in Allerum, SE
Collection of three 19th century root wood bowls in original condition. Measurements: H 15
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique wine rack made from tree root or burl. Made to hold five bottles. Very decorative. Perfect
Category

1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four 19th Century, Chinese Carved Root Figures
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A set of four Chinese rosewood root carvings inlaid with silver wire, the figures comprising of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Woolly Mammoth Molar And Root // 2.13 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Found in Siberia, this 2.13 lb. specimen is the fossilized molar and root of a woolly mammoth
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Woolly Mammoth Molar and Root // 3.0 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Found in Siberia, this three-pound specimen is the fossilized left bottom molar and root of a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
For displaying a small object.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Root Guardian Lion or Foo Dog
Located in New York, NY
This guardian lion or foo dog is carved from a tree root. The root's gnarled, twisted form is put
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair has been meticulously carved into root wood, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast
Located in London, GB
Item: Mid-20th century Folk Art root carving of a beast We are proud to offer a highly unique and
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and beautifully hand carved. Marked at the foot. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century PRoC (1949 - now), Republic / Mi...
Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Withered Object of Old Japanese Tree Root / Wabi-Sabi Art / Stump Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an object that uses the roots of an old tree. It has an artistic form that looks like it has been withered and carved. It was probably made as a figurine. Firmly independe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Andrianna Shamaris Hibiscus Wood Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hibiscus wood hand carved from a single root into this beautiful sculpture with unusual natural
Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Indonesian Vintage Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian teak root wood sculpture on stand. Three sculptures are available, S4515A - S4515C See
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens

Indonesian Vintage Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian teak root wood sculpture on stand. Three sculptures are available, S4515A - S4515C See
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens

Indonesian Vintage Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage teak root wood sculpture on a contemporary metal stand 6" x 6" base Three sculptures are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens

Vintage Wood Sculpture, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian vintage teak root wood sculpture on a contemporary metal stand. Stand measures 6 inches
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Natural Specimens

Massive Organic Burl Sculpture
Located in Greenwich, CT
An amazing, massive root burl sculpture having rich patination and complex organic form. This
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Antique 17th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

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Root Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of root sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all root sculptures available were constructed with great care. Find 64 antique and vintage root sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Root sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of root sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern root sculptures are of considerable interest. Root sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Steve Tobin and Andrew Plum are consistently popular.

How Much are Root Sculptures?

Prices for root sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, root sculptures begin at $275 and can go as high as $92,126, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.