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Lovely Vintage Carved Wood Display Depicting a Herd of Elephants, circa 1960s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, carved from one piece of wood and depicts and happy heard of elephants Dimensions: Height 33.5cm
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Small Vintage Handmade Carved Elephant Sculptures with Polychromy, Priced Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two small handmade carved elephant sculptures with discrete polychromy. Each of these two vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Burmese elephant table heavily carved with a hexagonal top supported by four elephants with
Category

Antique 1880s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Painted Wood Vase with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with carved wood elephant heads having hammered brass ears and tusks.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
atop hand carved titan wood poles and elephants on gallery plinths.
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Elephant Side Table With Bone Inlay Top
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming mid-20th century hand-carved elephant side table, beautifully crafted from solid wood
Category

Vintage 1950s British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Animal Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with animal elephant, the carved have a curved shape. Age: Burma
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Finely Carved Asian Wooden Walking Elephant Animal Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Finely carved Asian wooden walking elephant animal statue. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Finely Carved Asian Wooden Walking Elephant Animal Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Finely carved Asian wooden walking elephant animal statue. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Finely Carved Asian Wooden Walking Elephant Animal Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Finely carved Asian wooden walking elephant animal statue. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height 46
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this hand-carved and hand-painted solid teak wood elephant with rider
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1950s Hand-carved Wooden Indu Table with Elephant Legs and Floral Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Hand-carved Wooden Indu Table with Elephant Legs and Floral Motifs
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Tables

Materials

Wood

Kay Bojesen Pair of Carved and Articulated Oak Elephants, From Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chicago, IL
Elephant figures are brown toned and wooden. One figure has slightly darker tone. Each piece has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Oak

Natural Bleached Wood Elephant Sconces wth Linen Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of hand-carved, bleached Wood Elephant Wall Sconces with custom-made chocolate brown
Category

Early 2000s American Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Elephant Low Stool - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce an exotic touch to your home with this delightful pair of vintage carved wooden elephant
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is
Category

Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement in your space with this breathtaking hand-carved wooden elephant sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Elephant and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with elephant motif
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Carved Ebonised Elephant heads/trunks Console Table
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
An early 20th century hardwood side table hand carved with beautiful elephant heads/trunks to
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Figurine – Rustic Artisan Craft - 2Y178
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor with this petite hand-carved wooden elephant
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Elephant Armchairs
Located in Beaune, FR
elephant with very great finesse and quality of work. The defenses are made of stained wood. This pair is
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Exotic Vintage Carved Faux Elephant Tusk Glass Top Dining Table 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Exotic Vintage Carved Faux Elephant Tusk Glass Top Dining Table Unsigned Mid 20thC Measures - 30
Category

20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Cinnabar Hand Carved Asian Elephants with Brass Tusks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Cinnabar red hand carved elephants with solid brass tusks. the trunks are up, allowing
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Carved Stacked Elephant Totem Lamp 1980s Attributed to Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous Carved Wood Stacked Elephant Lamp Attributed to Frederick Cooper Original wiring in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Carved Hand-Painted Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Asian Carved & Hand-Painted Polychrome Elephant Stools/Garden Seats - Pair This pair of
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large 1970s Hand Carved Wooden Elephant - Side, Occasional Table or Stool
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s large vintage elephant sculpture carved from a solid piece of wood, has many uses as a
Category

Vintage 1970s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Stool with Ornate Decoration All over Must See Pics
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Elephant stool with ornate detailing
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
work of lighting art from the 1930s has five hand-carved arms in the shape of elephant heads. The
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rajasthani Wood Elephant adorned with a Brass and Copper sheet, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
elephant is skillfully carved to capture the majestic form of this revered animal. Its large ears, curved
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sculptural Carved Elephant Wall Mount console
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Presenting a vintage restored lacquered white carved elephant wall mount console by Gampel-Stoll
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Nigerian Carved Mahogany End Tables With Elephant Bases - a Pair.
Located in Waxahachie, TX
octagonal mahogany end tables with a carved elephant figurine base, Nigeria circa 1930s - 1940s. This pair
Category

Vintage 1940s Nigerian Tribal End Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Antonio Vitali Kurt Naef Swiss Handmade Wood Toy Elephant Car
By Hans Brockhage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a wonderful vintage hand carved wood toy elephant shaped car by famed Swiss
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rubber, Wood, Plywood

Indian Wooden Wall Sculpture of a Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Elephant
Located in Marbella, ES
Indian Wooden Wall Sculpture of a Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Elephant
Category

Early 2000s Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Burmese Hand Carved Elephant Occasional Table Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Elephant occasional table with Pietra Dura Specimen marble top The table on its own is quite
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Anglo Indian Round Elephant Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
travel in Indian decorative arts. Top center features a deeply carved elephant medallion that anchors the
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Animal Elephant
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden elephant. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 40.3 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Gampol Stoll Co. Elephant Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacquered wood and the Elephant Heads in finely cast resin. Dimensions: 60” wide by 32” deep by 30.5” high
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood

Nigerian Nupe Tribe "Elephant" Stool With Decorated Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage carved ten leg tribal "Elephant" wood stool with a finely decorated top. The carved
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming
Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Elephant and Rider
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden elephant and rider. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Whimsical pair of Elephant Benches
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Benches

Materials

Paint, Wood

Set of Oakwood and Deerskin Elephant Chairs, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

"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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Balinese Temple Panel Elephant Carving Mounted on Metal Stand C. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful hand-carved panel from a balinese temple with a jungle landscape and elephants. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Animal Elephant Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden elephant head with stand. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size excluding stand
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
hand painted with 24 karat gold foil, trunk down. Hand-carved wood elephant sculpture made in Thailand
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

1940s Wooden Carving of Merchant on an Elephant Mounted to Lucite Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Wooden Carving of Merchant Vending on an Elephant Tibetan Man Warrior/Peasant Gilding on
Category

Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, 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
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
/ architectural elements. The hand carved and painted wood figural decorative building elements depicting
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures. The box
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century carved hand-crafted wooden elephant bookends by french sculptor Ary
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Indian Inlaid Teak Coffee Table with Elephant Motifs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A captivating Anglo-Indian coffee table from the mid 20th century, richly decorated with elephant
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

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Wood Carved Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carved elephants for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved elephants — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 357 antique and vintage wood carved elephants at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carved elephants available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carved elephants bearing mid-century modern or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Wood carved elephants have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gampel-Stoll, Marge Carson and Rajhastani are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,972, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $2,000,000 highest priced.
Questions About Wood Carved Elephants
  • 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 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 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 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.