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Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique piece is a 19th century Swedish clock adorned with stylish carvings. This clock
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18c Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful lion carving detail on Swedish pair of chairs. Scraped finish with rosette carving and
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Console with Carving on Stretcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
flourished in Sweden. Named after King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 to 1792, the Gustavian style is
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Side Table, White with Carving and Blue Accents, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th Century Swedish side table, white more recent with pale blue touches, the rectangular top over
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstand with Carving, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique to this Gustavian chest of 3 drawers is the distinctive carving along the top drawer, once
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Daybed in Original Paint with Egyptian Carvings, 18th c. Gustavian
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare 18th c. Swedish daybed from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to original paint, newly
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Northern Swedish 19th C. Floor Clock w/ Delicate Floral Carving
Fanned Bonnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish wooden floor clock. This tall antique clock from northern Sweden features a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Swedish 19th C. Painted Long Case Floor Clock w/ Lovely Accent Foliage Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish long-case clock with distinct curvy rain-drop shaped belly
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Swedis Gustavian Stool with "Humlekvist" Carvings
Located in New York, NY
A stool made during the Gustavian period in Sweden ca 1790. Decorated with "humlekvist" carvings in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Stools
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish painted wood clock with small carving at the crest, large round belly and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair, Antique Gustavian Original Painted Side Chairs with Wheat Carving from Swe
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine pair of Gustavian side chairs reflecting Sweden’s love of nature seen in the wheat carvings
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish High Gustavian Tray Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
Beautiful High Gustavian tray table from Sweden. Elegant wood carvings of pearl borders, flourones
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Tray Tables
Materials
Pine
$6,900 / item
1979 Gunnar Kanevad Design Hand Carved Organic Wood Candle Holder Carving Sweden
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in San Diego, CA
This hand crafted/hand carved organic wood candle holder was designed and made by Swedish designer
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Butter or Cookie Gingerbread Mold Antique, Sweden Folk Art, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in
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Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses, Sweden Folk Art 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses. These are hand carved painted wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Sweden Folk Art, Collection of Six Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson
By Nils Olsson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Instant Swedish Folk Art Collection of six vintage hand carved and painted Dala horses by Nils
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Large Vintage Black Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson. It is hand carved painted wood. Nice display
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Large Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. It is hand carved painted wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of Eight Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of eight Swedish Dala horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson and Tillv. Erik Pell
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Wooden Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 19th Century Scandinavian brown painted wooden horse toy from Sweden.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 17th Century Carved Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Tassels
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Gustavian 17th century carved antique Swedish Gustavian gilt tassels. The tassels are hand
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Gustavian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Bear
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
, presented in its authentic old patina. A folk art work representing one of the big animals of the Swedish
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swedish Red Painted Folk Art Bowl, Marked "Trysil" Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th century red painted Folk Art bowl, Sweden, 1800-1825.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Wood / Tin "Campbell"s Soup Can" Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool vintage folk art wood and tin "Campbell"s Soup Can" wall sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Tin
Large Decorative Boat in Black
Located in New York, NY
A large decorative boat made in Sweden during the 19th century. Made in black painted wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Chair with Wheat Carving, Circa 1780, Origin: Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Gustavian chair with beautiful wheat carvings, circa 1780, origin: Stockholm, Sweden
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair Swedish Grace "Pavilion" Mirrors Rosewood Veneer Gilt Wood Carvings 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Grace (Swedish Art Deco) "Pavilion" mirrors. Frame facades are veneered in rosewood
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood, Giltwood
Swedish Giltwood Mirror with Decorative Carving
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern wall mirror with carved giltwood element showing children flanking a rising sun.
Measures: Height 39”, width 18”, depth 1.5”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode with Fluted Carvings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode with Fluted Carvings
Swedish Gustavian chest with Louis XVI
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Hand Carved Entry Hall Console Table
Hand painted and hand distressed in muted Scandinavian colors. The clean lines and elegance of this piece of Gustavian furniture is eq...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Settee with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a comfortable barrel-style back, hand-scraped to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Wichita, KS
with original cushions. Fine carvings, ca 1800, Stockholm, Sweden. This piece features decoratively
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Pine Wood Coffer or Trunk with Shield-Like Carvings on the Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century wood coffer. This Swedish trunk from the 19th century features carved pine
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Early Mangle Board with Bold Carving
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Masterfully carved mangle board, Sweden circa 1740, having a horse-shaped handle with arching neck
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Swedish Mangle Board
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board in original green and salmon paint, Sweden dated 1818. The horse-shaped handle has an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Richly Carved Swedish Mangle Board
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board with interestingly carved horse handle, Sweden dated 1782. The horse has an arched
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish horse
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique Swedish horse. Lovely patina, soft tones, original horsehair tail.
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,012
Swedish Mangle Board with Stylized Horse Handle
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mangle board, Sweden circa 1820, with horse handle and painted decoration. The horse is carved with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mangle Board in Original Blue Paint
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Charming hand-carved Swedish mangle board dated 1829. The beautifully carved horse-shaped handle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Set of Dalar Horses Painted in Red and Blue, Sweden, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, Vintage
Set of 3 Dalar horses.
Various sizes, H 25-16 cm
Category
20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Dalecarlian or Dala Horses with Blue Dots
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved Swedish Dalecarlian (Dala) horses, Sweden circa 1910, made as a child’s toy. Original white
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of White Dala Horses
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Dalecarlian (Dala) horses, Sweden circa 1910, in original white paint. Separated ears, and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mangle Board with Family Record
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Nicely carved early mangle board, Sweden circa 1740. The stylized handle takes the shape of an
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swedish Fisherman Wood Carving by Nilsson-Ost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic wood carving of men gathering fish or grain from Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Primitives
Swedish Trågsofa with Rocaille Carving
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish trågsofa, circa 1860, with beautifully carved sides and aprons. Feather cushions are
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood
A Swedish Painted Centre Table with Carvings circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Painted Centre Table with Beautifully Carved Flowers and Foliage circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bergeres with Floral Carving
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of armchairs with carved frames, Sweden circa 1940. Graceful rounded form with floral sprays
Category
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Large Old Carving of St Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nothern European carving of St Roche protector of animals, particularly dogs, and the sick. We
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Statues
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Sofa Bench with Rocaille Carvings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish Rococo centennial sofa bench, circa 1860, in black paint. Apron is carved with shells and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Canapes
Materials
Wood
Painted Table with Decorative Carving and Single Frieze Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Painted table with decorative carving and single frieze drawer on tapered legs, Southern Sweden
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Swedish Dala Horse
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Swedish Dala horse in painted wood.
Category
20th Century Swedish Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swedish Shadow Box Diorama with a Hand Carved and Painted Wood Shore Bird
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming vintage Swedish pine diorama/shadow box. Hand carved and painted shorebird with a naive
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Swedish Painted Three-Door sideboard with Diamond Carving, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish Gustavian style painted three-door buffet, the doors have raised panels with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets
Materials
Wood
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Swedish Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every Swedish wood carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Olsson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Swedish Wood Carving?
The average selling price for a Swedish wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $11,761 for the highest priced.
Questions About Swedish Wood Carving
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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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