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Ebony Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand carved wooden ebonized elephant bookends. One of the elephant is missing one tusk
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Bookends

Materials

Wood

2 Handmade Vintage Indonesian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Guardian Statues
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage carved Indonesian elephant statues. This large heavy right and left facing pair of
Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Vintage Pair of Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Chic pair of elephant bookends. Carved ebony and painted wood. Nice quality Probably
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Books

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand carved wooden Asian elephant bookends. One of the elephant is missing his tusks
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Ebonized Wood Elephant Side or Center Table, circa 1900, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
An intricately carved ebonized wood side or center table with bone inlay and featuring elephant
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Carved Elephant Drink Tables or Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of hand-carved elephant side tables or stools made from a single piece of saur wood
Category

20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Anglo Raj Carved Side Table with Elephant Heads
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Intricately and finely hand-carved ebonized wood round Colonial Anglo Indian table. Three carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Funky Antique Suzani Elephant Wood Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholster with beautiful hand embroidery Suzani textile
Category

20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Elephant Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and stand. This exceptional piece features a beautifully embossed frieze of marching elephants, a
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Polychrome Elephant Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved and polychrome elephant stools or garden seats. Depicted side
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Carved Elephant Drink Table Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of carved wooden elephant sculptures featuring a Cerused finish. Each elephant is
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Vintage Asian Elephant Wooden Side Table Stools
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-carved on one piece of wood. A wonderful vintage pair of solid wood hand carved elephant garden seats
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian wooden elephant figurine/carved animal/circa 1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
don't know what kind of wood the elephant is made of, but it is very heavy. The base seems to be made
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

White Lacquered Carved Elephant Motif Desk / Console by Gampel Stoll
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered carved elephant motif desk / console by Gampel & Stoll, Fitted with one concealed
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Elephant Side Table, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
African hand-carved elephant table, a magnificent piece of art that transports you to the heart of
Category

20th Century Ivorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carved Tibet Architectural Panel Elephant Bird Motifs Early-Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
panel, carved from a plank of pine wood, would have adorned a Tibetan home or temple. Elephants, of
Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Large Ebonized African Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved ebonized wood African elephant bookends. One of the elephant has his tusk repaired
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Hand-Carved Side Tables in the Form of Elephants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved hardwood small side tables in the form of elephants with upswept trunks. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1963 Votive Teak Wood Elephant Figure (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
wood This finely carved elephant figure, made of solid teak and bearing an inscription with a date
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Antique 19th Century Carved Indian Elephant Painted Caparision Ornament
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful example of an Indian Carved Elephant in full regalia, this large example has good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

White Lacquered Carved Elephant Motif Desk / Console by Gampel Stoll, Restored
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered carved elephant motif desk / console by Gampel & Stoll, restored Newly lacquered
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18c. Carved Elephant Accent Table with Later Mirrored Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
; its spiral vase shaped pedestal column, set upon a foot carved into a quartet of elephant masks.
Category

Antique 18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Book Ends with Elephant Sculptures / Figures, circa 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures / carvings - probably Indian in
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Buddhisattva on an Elephant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Painted carved wood of Buddhisattva sitting on an elephant on lotus crown seat
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Black Forest figural ink well features hand-carved elephant with top hat and
Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Statues in the Modernist Style and Form
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice pair of vintage Modernist style elephants hand carved
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique carved wood box with elephant from Tibet.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Boxes

Modern African Bamileke Table/Stool with Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
-century rare carved African wood side table or stool created in by the Bamileke people. The table is
Category

20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Elephant Console Table
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style console with carved elephant motif front legs. The canted rectangular form
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chicago Oriental Theater Elephant Bench, circa 1906
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Largely scaled bench commissioned for the Chicago Oriental Theater. Elaborately carved wood with
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Benches

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Elephant Carving, Architectural Beam Support, Mid-20th Century, Tharu of Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
representation of an elephant and a female rider hand-carved in a local hardwood. The exact origin of this piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Eroded House Ladder with Elephant Motif, West Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, and the top carved in the shape of the head of an elephant. Condition: The post is extremely
Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Staff Carving, Stylized Elephant Motif, Tharu Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old wooden staff carving. Stylized elephant Motif. From the Tharu People of Nepal, mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Handmade Asian Elephant Sculpture with Incised Decor and Multi-Color Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
are immediately drawn to this carved Thai elephant, depicted in a reclining posture, his trunk lifted
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage White Lacquer Draper Style Console with Pair of Matching Benches
By Dorothy Draper
Located in North Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency meets Asian. It has been white lacquered over wood and has elemental carved elephant and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Anglo-Indian Rustic Occasional Table with a Silvered Tray
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tray with animals and flowers. The base is carved wood and depicts four elephants holding pineapples in
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian End Tables

Wood carved elephant
Located in New York, NY
Wood carved elephant- Thailand Detailed carving on wood and multicolor glass bead applique
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Painted Wood Carved Elephant Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming carved elephant table with four elephants and tusks, lots of little detail, and a carved
Category

Unknown End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved Wood Elephant, Thailand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand-carved eroded elephant sits on a custom-made wood stand. Elephant with trunk down dispenses
Category

Vintage 1940s Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Oversized Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An oversized carved wood elephant , carved out of a single piece of hardwood . Mid 20th Century.
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Carved Wood Elephant Stool / Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebonized elephant stool with carved detailing, and painted gold accents. May also be used as an
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Enormous Carved wood Elephant Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic in scale. The wall hung carving has a muted white finish and is finely detailed hard wood.
Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved wood elephant deminlune table
Located in San Francisco, CA
So chic - this elephant table has been laquered in ivory. Wonderful and eclectic.
Category

20th Century Unknown Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Carved Wood Elephant Form Side Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Intricately carved side table having elephant formed legs and a fantastically detailed top. The
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Elephants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Wood Elephants.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

20th Century Carved Wood Elephant as Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century carved wood elephant as floor lamp Brand new wiring Measures: 16.5" W x 13" D x 48.5
Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Painted Carved Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old hand carved figure of a walking elephant probably made in Thailand early in the 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th c. Venetian Polychromed Carved wood elephant and rider
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c. Polychromed Carved wood elephant with african rider and a gilt seat
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Indian Carved Wood Caparisoned Elephants
Located in London, GB
Large Pair of Indian Carved Wood Caparisoned Elephants with Gilt Gesso & Mirrored Ornamentation
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Amazing Pair of Large Carved Wood Elephants
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An outstanding pair of carved wood and paint decorated elephant benches or tables, each carved from
Category

Chinese Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Carved Thai Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage elephant with double happiness character hand-carved on the top and sides. Mounted on a
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Producer s Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cat Ballou. The solid wooden elephant is in original condition and quite heavy. The paint shows
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eelegantly carved keyaki wood elephant head from a temple in Kyoto, Japan. 19th century, Meiji
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Pair Of Carved Elephants
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A Beautiful Pair Of Carved Hardwood Elephants Standing On Plinths.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Charming Vintage Carved Elephant
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elephant carved and with a fabulous aged patina.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Painted Elephant Howdah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant howdah or seat/saddle painted and gilded with spindle seat gallery and splay legs, likely
Category

20th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Elephant Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Carved Side Table with Elephant Motif
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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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.

How Much are Wood Carved Elephants?

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
    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.