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Vintage Wooden Tribal Folk Art Wild Cat Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved tribal mask. Wild cat theme. A wonderful accent piece for any room.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

English Coromandel Game Box with Cats Eye Agate, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English coromandel game box with cats eye agate, consisting of chess, checkers, backgammon, and
Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Games

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Painted Wooden 19th Century Fortune Money Cat Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare large-scale and lovely hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Maneki Neko good fortune
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts Crafts L&JG Stickley Cat #718 Oak Dining Table, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission dining table by L & J G Stickley Handcraft Catalog #718 offers quarter sawn oak splined construction in round form with deep skirt, raised on square ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Cat and Dog Bookends, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest wood carved cat and dog bookends. Nice addition to your room or
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

1950s Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950sCarved wood cat sculpture. Crack in wood in front.
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Two Carved Wood Cat Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique English country cats poised in the familiar pounce posture on a faux stone base. Expertly
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Tall Witco Cedar Wood Carved Siamese Tiki Cat Sculpture
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Impressive witco carved cedar Siamese cat tiki sculpture. This wood carved animal was possibly the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Hand Carved Witco Wood 3-Foot Tiki Cat Sculpture
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, carved from solid cypress wood. If you’re into Tiki, then you probably know Witco. Collector’s adore
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage Indonesian hand-carved wooden cat sculpture.
Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Sculpture of a Majestic Tom Cat by Diane Derrick
By Diane Derrick
Located in Peabody, MA
Large carved wood sculpture of a majestic tomcat by Diane Derrick, a variation on her sculpture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wood cat in boot inkwell from the early 20th century. Whether this
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

1940s Wood Sculpture of a Cat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s carved wood sculpture of a cat.
Category

Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Fortune Money Cat, Hand Carved and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
money cat. It is exquisitely carved in a Classic Japanese one piece " Ittobori" style (carved from one
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wild Cat Wood Wall Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood wild cat faux taxidermy tribal Primitive Folk Art sculpture.
Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Japanese old wooden carved cat and small gourd figurine/1938
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden cat figurine made by a man named "machida-sadao" in 1938. A very cute sleeping
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Persian Cat with Natural Weathered Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved from one-piece of heavy solid wood and has a wonderful natural grey weathered patina.
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Decorative
Located in Wembley, GB
figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Cats were great
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Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Antique American Hand-Carved Wooden Cat Sculpture Illegibly Signed
Located in Astoria, NY
A superb wood carving by a master sculptor of an enchanting cat. Illegibly signed. Initials may be
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Antique 19th Century Black Forest Cat Tobacco Jar Cigar Box Humidor Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
sitting in a top hat''. Finely hand-carved cats with glass eyes, they have just the right feeling to them
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Japanese Rare Antique Good Luck Cat Maneki-neko Sign, Hand Carved Hand Painted
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare Cat "Maneki Neko" antique shop sign kanban -a beautifully handmade, hand carved, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Quality Carved Cat in Attacking Position with Blue Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
beautiful creatures. The natural grain in the beautiful wood from which this sculpture was carved perfectly
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Old Siam Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted tall 24" high Wooden Cat
Located in South Burlington, VT
-carved wooden cat from private collections. It dates to the 1950s; and is carved from an exotic medium
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Folk Art Box with Cats, Birds More Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
different scenes (like the birds nesting in the shoe and the cats peacefully eating together) that can only
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Nest of Four Emile Galle Specimen Wood Tables Art Nouveau Cats Burr Walnut
By Gallé, Émile Gallé
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare nest of four Emile Galle sample wood
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau End Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak, Walnut

Siam, a Monumental Wooden Sitting Feline Cat Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Siam, a monumental antique 28.5" tall wooden sitting feline cat, mid-20th century. The tall slim
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Americana / Folk Art cat desk pencil cup / holder box Hand carved wooden sculpture of a cat with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Resting Cat by Oaxacan Master Carver Miguel Santiago Soriano
By Miguel Santiago Soriano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resting Cat, 1989 Miguel Santiago Soriano San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico Copal wood, acrylic
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Sitting Carved Wood Cat
Located in Hudson, NY
Primitive sitting carved wood cat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Primitives

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bronze Cat on Carved Wood Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
A BRONZE SEATED CAT, HEAVILY CHASED SURFACE FUR ON AN ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD, FORM FITTING STAND
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Monkey Cat Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastical carved wood mirror with monkey and cat motif.
Category

Early 20th Century German Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Folk Art carved figure of cat
Located in Hudson, NY
Carved figure of cat. American Folk Art c. 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful German Black Forest Hand carved pen holder. It makes a wonderful desk accessory
Category

Early 20th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Carved Wood Jungle Cat and Gazelle Wall Placque
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A leaping jungle cat springs in the center of the 1920’s French art deco hand carved wall plaque
Category

20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden carved portrait of a cat
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and rare carved in relief portrait of a sitting cat. Retains its original frame
Category

Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Sculptural Cat End Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Hand carved side table features a fun motif of three cats forming a pedestal. Deep brown finish and
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Architectural Fragment of Hand-Carved Cat
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handsome, large, and unusual hand carved cat. Richly colored with medium to dark hues. Designed and
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Carved Wooden Cat Head on Back Plate with Inset Quatrefoil
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century carved wooden cat head on back plate with inset quatrefoil.
Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Hand Carved Wooden Lounging Cat with Splashes of Gilt
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century hand carved wooden lounging cat with splashes of gilt.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Carved Japanese Figure of a Cat Playing with a Dogfish
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A well carved Japanese wooded figure of a cat playing with a dogfish. Signature tablet to the base.  
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Canadian Cat With An Attitude
Located in High Point, NC
Wooden Canadian Cat with an great expression carved from found wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Everglades Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
High Gloss White Lacquer Carved Wood Mirror. Cat Tail and overlapping leaves on faux bamboo.
Materials

Wood

Catfish by Terry Turrell
By Terry Turrell
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted wood cat figure with tin fish assemblage.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
Located in Essex, MA
A beautifully hand carved wood folk art sculpture of a cat, in oak, resting, with alert expression
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture "Cat in a Poke" handcarved in germany, solid Wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
made of wood with folds and creases. The cat carved and colored.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Located in GB
writing stand is carved in the form of a cat and dog looking over a wall which has a dished surface for
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carved Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood carved cat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood carved cat — often made from wood, glass and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 34 variations of the antique or vintage wood carved cat you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wood carved cat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood carved cat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood carved cat over the years, but those crafted by Diane Derrick, Eckehard Weimann and Karl Hagenauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Carved Cat?

Prices for a wood carved cat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,194.
Questions About Wood Carved Cat
  • 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.