What are the types of wood carving?

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.

What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

Wood Carved Mirror

Ornate Mirror Frame

Florentine Gilt Mirror

20th Century Gilt Carved Frame

Carved Gilded Italian

1929 Mirror

Foliate Mirror

Italian Rococo Mirror

Polychrome Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Spanish Gilt Wood Mirror

$5,800

Sunburst Gilt Silver Leaf Carved Wood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado, 1950s

By Francisco Hurtado

Located in Barcelona, ES

Scalloped Silver Leaf Carved Wood Large Mirror by Francisco Hurtado Large 1950s Hollywood Regency

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Sunburst Gilt Silver Leaf Carved Wood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado, 1950s

$4,323

French Oval Mirror In Light Yellow Carved Wood From Provence, circa 1950

Located in Paris, FR

French oval mirror from the 50's in carved wood painted in a patinated light yellow Provencal color

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Oval Mirror In Light Yellow Carved Wood From Provence, circa 1950

$1,921

Patinated Carved Wood and Gold Leaf Mirror, France, circa 1950

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Patinated carved wood and gold leaf mirror, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Patinated Carved Wood and Gold Leaf Mirror, France, circa 1950

$12,000

Antique Giltwood Mirror Orned by Red Colored Carved Wood, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Antique gilded wood wall mirror from the 30's, decorated with stylized foliages in carved wood with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Giltwood Mirror Orned by Red Colored Carved Wood, circa 1930

$2,642

Osvaldo Borsani Attributed Rare Beveled Mirror with Carved Wood Attachment 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

the bottom with brass mounts and decorative carved wavy wood detail attached to bottom of the mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Attributed Rare Beveled Mirror with Carved Wood Attachment 1950s

$8,900

Italian Painted, Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

A Northern Italian elegantly shaped mirror, with painted, carved and gilded wood. With original

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Painted, Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror, circa 1940

$8,650

DECADENCE Oblique White Gold Big Mirror in Solid Wood - Hand Carved

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Step into the realm of illusion with the Decadence Mirror by Studio R2d—a captivating play of

Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

DECADENCE Oblique White Gold Big Mirror in Solid Wood - Hand Carved

$7,072 / item

Reeded Gilt Acanthus Leaf Neoclassical Italian Carved Plaster Wood Mirror 1950s

Located in Forest Grove, PA

gilded gold with carved acanthus leaf corners, carved reeded pattern and carved X straps. This mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Reeded Gilt Acanthus Leaf Neoclassical Italian Carved Plaster Wood Mirror 1950s

$1,800

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest An exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

$3,450

Palatial Antique 19th Century Venetian Carved Gilt Wood Framed Beveled Mirror.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th Century Venetian Carved Gilt Wood Framed Beveled Mirror. This piece is palatial in

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Palatial Antique 19th Century Venetian Carved Gilt Wood Framed Beveled Mirror.

$22,000

Florence Carved White Ash Solid Wood Mirror

Located in Naperville, IL

Open up your space with the Florence Wall Mirror. A round frame with detailed carvings surrounding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan American Classical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ash

Florence Carved White Ash Solid Wood Mirror

$1,100

Vintage Wood Gold Gilt Italian Carved Pagoda Bells Wall Mirror Chinoiserie

By LaBarge

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful vintage Italian wood carved pagoda with bells gold gilt wall mirror. Comes ready to hang

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Wood Gold Gilt Italian Carved Pagoda Bells Wall Mirror Chinoiserie

$5,400

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest Highly carved with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

$2,900

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest An exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

$2,900

Gilt wood sunburst mirror

Located in Livorno, IT

Gilt wood mirror sunburst from our production. Our workshop was born as a small craft focused on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIV Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Gilt wood sunburst mirror

$1,609

Pair of Spanish Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirrors, circa 1760

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Spanish Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirrors, circa 1760 A wonderful and charming pair of

Category

Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Spanish Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirrors, circa 1760

$9,450 / set

A George III Style Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880

Located in Tarzana, CA

A George III Carved Style Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880. Having a beveled glass with silver backing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

A George III Style Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880

$7,500

Contemporary Chinese Rich Lacquered Carved Wood Frame Mirror by Holly Hunt

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in North Miami, FL

Contemporary Chinese rich black and merlot red lacquered carved wood frame mirror by Holly Hunt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Chinese Rich Lacquered Carved Wood Frame Mirror by Holly Hunt

$12,950

18th Century, Pair of Venetian Louis XV Carved and Gilt Wood Mirrors

Located in IT

Second half of 18th century, pair of Venetian Louis XV carved and gilt wood mirrors This fine

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century, Pair of Venetian Louis XV Carved and Gilt Wood Mirrors

$10,208

Vintage Italian Regency Gold Gilt Carved Wood Florentine Rectangular Wall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Gold Gilt Carved Wood Florentine Rectangular Wall Mirror. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Italian Regency Gold Gilt Carved Wood Florentine Rectangular Wall Mirror

$2,800

French Louis XV Period Oval Mirror in Carved and Gilded Wood, Circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

beautifully hand-carved gilded wood frame surrounding the oval glass. The widest parts of the mirror are

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XV Period Oval Mirror in Carved and Gilded Wood, Circa 1750

$6,200

1970s LaBarge Rectangle Nautical Carved Gilt Wood Seashell Beveled Wall Mirror

By LaBarge

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Italian LaBarge rectangle Wall Mirror with Giltwood Seashell Decor and beveled

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

1970s LaBarge Rectangle Nautical Carved Gilt Wood Seashell Beveled Wall Mirror

$2,400

Antique French Art Deco Mirror, Gilded Silvered Carved Wood, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Antique French Art Deco small wall mirror, circa 1930. Carved wood frame with Art Deco-style gilded

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique French Art Deco Mirror, Gilded Silvered Carved Wood, circa 1930

$2,161

Silver Gilt Carved Wood Italian Wall Mirror 18th Century

Located in Hastings, GB

An 18th century Italian Baroque silver gilt wall mirror, the carved wooden frame with floral and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Silver Gilt Carved Wood Italian Wall Mirror 18th Century

$2,471

French Modern Carved Gilt Silver Wood Mirror, James Mont Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Carved Gilt & Silvered Wood Mirror, in the Style of James Mont France, Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Modern Carved Gilt Silver Wood Mirror, James Mont Style

$5,400 Sale Price

20% Off

French Gilt Carved Wood Gesso Foliage Cartouche Wall Mirror, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

French gilt carved wood and gesso foliage cartouche wall mirror with an egg and dart exterior

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

French Gilt Carved Wood Gesso Foliage Cartouche Wall Mirror, Circa 1800

$20,000

Black Chinoiserie Carved Mirror

By Drexel, LaBarge

Located in Redding, CT

Carved Black Chinoiserie Hallway Mirror. Elegant and perfect for a powder room and or hallway

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Black Chinoiserie Carved Mirror

$1,200

American Sheraton Gilt Carved Wood Floral and Medallion Wall Mirror, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton gilt carved wood wall mirror with a floral and medallion column border, flanked

Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

American Sheraton Gilt Carved Wood Floral and Medallion Wall Mirror, Circa 1820

$18,000

Vintage Chinoiserie Japanned Rococo Italian Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Gold Gilt Wood Chinoiserie Japanned Rococo Console Wall Mirror. Item features black

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Japanned Rococo Italian Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror

$3,000

Touch of Island Charm: Carved Solid Wood Bamboo-Style Wall Mirror

Located in Delray Beach, FL

the natural elegance of bamboo, this piece features a meticulously crafted hand carved wood frame with

Category

20th Century Asian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Mirror

Touch of Island Charm: Carved Solid Wood Bamboo-Style Wall Mirror

$2,200

Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror

$3,275

Antique 19th Century Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880-1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century extraordinary carved wood with gold leaf beveled mirror, circa 1880-1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880-1890

$27,500

Large Carved Wood Silvered Classical Mirror With Roman-Style Decoration

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Carved Wood Silvered Classical Mirror With Roman-Style Decoration 32h x 2.25d x 62l

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Carved Wood Silvered Classical Mirror With Roman-Style Decoration

$1,150

19th C. French Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C. French ornate wall mirror with a distinctive antique style. The mirror has a round shape

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th C. French Carved Mirror

$750 Sale Price

48% Off

Antique European Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique European Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique European Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Circa 1880.

$9,000

Spanish Colonial Rectangular Mirror in Carved Wood Leaf Corner Details, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand carved pine wood rectangular mirror with corner leaf details. Spain, 1940s-1950s This mirror

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Rectangular Mirror in Carved Wood Leaf Corner Details, 1950s

$2,462

Spanish Revival Carved Wood Mirror with Medieval Knight Shaped Frame

Located in Barcelona, ES

Medieval Inspired wall mirror, Walnut, Spain, 1930s. One of a kind carved walnut mirror framed by

Category

20th Century Spanish Medieval Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spanish Revival Carved Wood Mirror with Medieval Knight Shaped Frame

$2,582

Pair of Italian Roccoco Style Gilt and Carved Wood Mirrors, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Rococo style carved wood and gilt wall mirrors. Carved with connecting C scrolls and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian Roccoco Style Gilt and Carved Wood Mirrors, Late 19th Century

$2,100 / set

Large Italian 19th Century Carved Mirror

Located in London, GB

This beautiful carved wood framed mirror was made in Italy in the 19th century. Large and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Country Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Italian 19th Century Carved Mirror

$6,590

Hand-carved Rococo Italian Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-carved rococo Italian mirror, circa 1720-1759. Italian trumeau-style mirror from Venice. Fine

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Hand-carved Rococo Italian Mirror

$14,000

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

Located in London, GB

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror A rare and striking 19th-century English gilt-wood over-mantel

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

$6,816

Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pierced Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in New York, NY

-wood with a hand-carved pierced frame in the form of fruit.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pierced Gilt Wood Mirror

$3,970

Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wood Carved Wall Mirror, 1950s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gold gilt carved wall Mirror from Italy with amazing patina. Charming classic Rococo style Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wood Carved Wall Mirror, 1950s

$950

Hollywood Regency Large Italian Rectangular Mirror in Gold Gilded Carved Wood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful large rectangular wall mirror from Italy circa 1960s. It features a carved wood gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Hollywood Regency Large Italian Rectangular Mirror in Gold Gilded Carved Wood

$1,450

Mirror in lacquered and gilded wood, rich cymatium carved with shell, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique and large mirror in lacquered and gilded wood, rich carved top with central shell and large

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Poplar

Mirror in lacquered and gilded wood, rich cymatium carved with shell, Italy

$4,563

Elegant Carved and Gilded Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved, gessoed and gilded framed mirror with floral and vine designs. Original glass with

Category

Antique 1780s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Mirror

Elegant Carved and Gilded Mirror

$28,000

Rectangular mirror in gilded and carved wood, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique rectangular wall or fireplace mirror in gilded wood and richly carved, has some missing

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Poplar

Rectangular mirror in gilded and carved wood, Italy

$2,402

Late 19th Century Mirror - Gold Leaf Carved Wood - Wine Grapes - Oriental Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique gilded wall mirror. Completely made of hand carved wood, decorated with gold leaf

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Mirror - Gold Leaf Carved Wood - Wine Grapes - Oriental Style

$2,281

Venetian Style Carved Wood Gilted Mirror with Red Glass Border

Located in Miami, FL

Large mirror with clear glass without Age spots. The flowers are all in great condition without

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Venetian Style Carved Wood Gilted Mirror with Red Glass Border

$3,100 Sale Price

20% Off

American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle Cornucopia Wall Mirror, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt carved wood wall mirror with flanking cornucopias, perched eagle to flee and

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle Cornucopia Wall Mirror, Circa 1830

$5,500

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Over the Mantle or Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Italian Renaissance Style, Heavily Carved A once in a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

$28,500

Large Louis XV–Style Carved Wood and Stucco Trumeau Mirror with Musical Motifs

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Elegant boiserie trumeau panel in the Louis XV style, dating from circa 1880, beautifully carved

Category

Antique 1880s Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Stucco, Wood

Large Louis XV–Style Carved Wood and Stucco Trumeau Mirror with Musical Motifs

$3,963

Large Dragon Mirror in Finely Carved Iron Wood, 1900s

Located in Brussels, BE

Large dragon mirror in finely carved iron wood, 19th.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Dragon Mirror in Finely Carved Iron Wood, 1900s

$11,709

Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Wood Gilded and White Arched Top Mirror

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A wonderful Rococo style gilded and white carved wood arched top mirror crafted with fine artistic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Wood Gilded and White Arched Top Mirror

$1,645

French Rococo Style Carved and Gilt Wood Mirror, Large Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

French Rococo style hand carved wood mirror with wonderful surface patina. The open work frame

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

French Rococo Style Carved and Gilt Wood Mirror, Large Scale

$7,800

1950s Hand Carved Floral Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1950s hand carved, oval shaped, floral mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Hand Carved Floral Mirror

$7,400

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Wood Carved Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood carved mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood carved mirror — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Find 3585 options for an antique or vintage wood carved mirror now, or shop our selection of 197 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carved mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood carved mirror made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Boca Do Lobo, Amorph Inc. and Labarge each produced at least one beautiful wood carved mirror that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wood Carved Mirror?

The average selling price for a wood carved mirror at 1stDibs is $3,195, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $247,737 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.

Questions About Wood Carved Mirror

What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Chinese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
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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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
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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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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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.
What is carved wood art called?
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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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.

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