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24" Tall Antique Swedish Large Wooden Horse Carved Hand-Painted 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall antique Swedish horse in carved wood with original patinated paint in off-white color with
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Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Balinese Carved and Painted Ducks from John Volk s Estate
Located in Essex, MA
Vividly painted. From John Volks Phipps Plaza home.
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Vintage 1940s Balinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Lions with Silver Gilding from Siam
Located in Kastrup, DK
). Hand-carved from wood, they retain their original silver gilding, highlighting intricate craftsmanship
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Mastery: Jeff Raymond’s Hand-Carved Bass on Driftwood Stand 38" Long
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully hand-carved and painted folk art fish sculpture by Jeff Raymond (1949–2022
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury, Abstract, Stein Böcks, in Cherry Wood from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
carved in cherrywood. Both pieces are almost exact copies of each other. The artist is unknown, but he
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most likely the base to a
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box or Bucket Owl, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Black Forest style oak wood carved trinket box or bucket in a shape of an owl, from circa
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Metal

A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted Hand Carved Chinese Horses
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Vibrant Pair of Tang Dynasty Style Hand Painted Hand Carved Chinese Horses - priced as a
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20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Plaque Depicting Animals
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Carved wood plaque depicting animals. Having exotic animals including birds, lions and gazelles.
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

2 Stylized Art Deco Horse Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of two hand carved walnut sculptures of a galloping horse, in profile. Executed by noted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

The Hunter’s Prize: Mallard by Guegueniat
Located in New York, NY
Herve Guegueniat (1903–1960), Mallard Hunting Trophy in Carved and Polychrome Wood A finely hand
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Seated Dog Polychrome Painted Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Seated Dog Carved and Polychrome Painted Sculpture, signed "Peer" to underside. 31" H x
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Large Carving Of An African Hornbill And Young
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Strongly carved and with an old distressed painted finish in pale Red, Black, White and Dark Blue
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20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Wooden Paper Mache Owl Toy Molds From Burma
Located in Wainscott, NY
A sculptural pair of hand-carved wooden molds from Burma (Myanmar), originally used in the creation
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20th Century Burmese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
example Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar. The Bear Tobacco Jar carved from Linden wood with a fantastic
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture “Fuku Saru” (Lucky Monkey) by Nakanishi Hiroka (中西弘馨)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
) are auspicious animals in Japanese folklore—associated with protection from evil and cleverness. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
. The group is carved from linden wood as a smooth coat St Bernard female with her three puppies
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Painted Deer Head with Real Antlers
Located in Newtown, CT
Folk Art Carved and Painted Deer Head with real antlers. It is 30" high x 15" wide and 10" deep
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fully Articulated Wooden Artist s Model Of Horse
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique French hand-carved artist's model of an articulated wooden horse. Horse has articulated
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the
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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
$5,486 Sale Price
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Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
commonly carved from a single block of wood. Comprised of a hollow resonance chamber with a narrow opening
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Duck Decoy
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice antique carved wood Duck decoy from France. Early 20th century. Please contact us directly
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Duck by Franz Hagenauer, Vienna, Austria
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful hand-carved wooden duck. Small carved details for the eyes, spout and wings. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Beech

Full Size Wooden Carousel Goat.
By Daniel Charles Muller
Located in Nantwich, GB
Full size wooden carousel goat in the style of Daniel Charles Muller. Punchinello carved into the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jockey Horse, “Vainqueur du Derby” Bronze Sculpture after Pierre Jules Mene
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
on an original ebonized wood base Signed to terrace "P.J. MENE" Post-humously cast late 19th/early
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Black Forest Stick Umbrella Stand Bear
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Swiss 'Black Forest' stick & umbrella stand in the form of a charming bear with inset glass eyes. Arms outstretched in a hug-like form the piece will fit perfectly...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Exceptional Exotic Carousel Zebra by Karl Muller
Located in Greenwich, CT
, Germany, specializing in carved carousel figures. Muller and Thummel were renowned for their exotic animal
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fish Petrified n°B Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Fish Petrified n°B all in petrified wood, carved and polished, unique piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

A Senufo Sculpture of Two Birds
Located in CA, CA
A wooden sculpture of two stylised black and white casqued Hornbill, likely originating from the Senufo people of the Ivory coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The circular base suggest...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Impressive Eagle Driftwood Sculpture Statement Piece (Over 6 Ft Wing Span)
Located in Atlanta, GA
a larger piece of wood, mouth closed, head straight. The artist has created this eagle sculpture
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Driftwood

Far Eastern Dragon Tray, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A superb late 19th to early 20th century French Colonial tray, expertly carved and inlaid in wood
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Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Japanese Signed Bronze Tiger Sculpture, Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
, dating to the 1860s, mounted on a carved wooden base. The tiger is depicted mid-roar, its powerful stance
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Antique 1860s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
dolphins with foliate tails. Interestingly, both dolphins have been carved in the vein of a flatfish, with
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
as a valuable example of Congolese wood carving from the colonial era. Hand-carved wooden
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for
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Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade Vintage Indian Temple Horse Toy on Wheels from Madras with Spheres
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian vintage carved wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed rust and verdigris
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Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Full Size Wooden Carousel Goat.
By Daniel Charles Muller
Located in Nantwich, GB
Full size wooden carousel goat in the style of Daniel Charles Muller. Punchinello carved into the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

The Big Fish Tale: Jeff Raymond’s Legendary Hudson River Sturgeon- 74" Long
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved folk art wooden Hudson River Sturgeon is an exceptional piece by Jeff Raymond
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Prancing Wooden Horse
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Prancing wooden horse. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height 51.5 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M. / Length 32.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its ag...
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Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat
Located in Stamford, CT
art carving of animals, wonderfully out of scale, the rat is as large as the elephant which only adds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Turtle 1980s Ishikawa
Located in Paris, FR
. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Mouse and Hand cart 1960s Masaoka
Located in Paris, FR
. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century German Artists Sculptors Studios Model
Located in London, GB
model. Carved in sections of heavy wood in typical pre 1870 running pose. Detachable head (which would
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Antique 19th Century German Early Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Fight or Play" Midcentury Modern Wooden Elephants Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting two elephants in dynamic interaction. Some would
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Early 20th Century crow decoy. Carved and painted decoy on wood base. Glass eyes. Initials on
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Carved and painted on a wood base. Carver unknown Period: 20th century
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Archaic Hardwood Bear Sculpture with Bone Teeth, Alaska
Located in Leuven , BE
A bear sculpture crafted by Alaskan Eskimos, featuring bone teeth and a solid wooden base. Its patina and base indicate it may have once been attached to a hunting kayak.
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20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Schieber and stamped "F&S" on bottom. F&S carved wood swans were decorative decoys and folk art pieces
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Burlwood Hunt Plaques, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France during the early 1900s, this pair of hunt plaques feature raised game
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Burl

Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke A Head 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era Small Boat
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Small Elephant 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carved animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved animals — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 1846 antique and vintage wood carved animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carved animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, mid-century modern and Art Deco wood carved animals are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made wood carved animals over the years, but those made by Black Forest, Sarreid Ltd. and Witco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Carved Animals?

Prices for wood carved animals start at $35 and top out at $1,122,559 with the average selling for $2,006.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wood Carved Animals
  • 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
    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 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.