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 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.

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 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.

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.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man Woman

$756 Sale Price / item

35% Off

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurine of Man Woman

Located in Wembley, GB

with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurine of Man Woman

$1,480 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine

Located in Wembley, GB

mounted them on a base. He had a stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine

$811 Sale Price / item

30% Off

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine

Located in Wembley, GB

piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine

$644

Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930

Located in Vienna, AT

Baldessari Vintage model / dressmaker mannequin 1930s, Austria Vienna, good condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930

$1,033

Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity, Good or

Located in Vienna, AT

Hand carved wood of monks 20th century, rare, unique, rarity, good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity, Good or

$581

1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model

Located in Chicago, IL

x model is comprised largely of wood, with the exception of the diminutive steel anchors, portholes

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Steel

1930s Enameled Wood Folk Art Dornier Do-X Flying Boat Model

$1,100

Folk Art Hand Carved Plaque "Dancing Dee", 1936

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a lovely little hand carved and painted folk art plaque of a female dancer, "Dancing Dee" signed on verso "Dee 36".

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Plaque "Dancing Dee", 1936

$375

Wood Carving by LV Esbroeck

Located in Charleston, SC

Unusual Carved Mahogany Figure of the Godess of the Hearth Holding a Spindle for Weaving Accompanied by a Small Child. Signed: "L.V. Esbroeck."

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Wood Carving by LV Esbroeck

$1,875

A pair of austrian tables in lacquer, carving wood and brass. Austria mid XXth

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of austrian tables in lacquer, carving wood and brass. Austria 30'

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Tables

A pair of austrian tables in lacquer, carving wood and brass. Austria mid XXth

$6,175 / set

Japanese Large Wood Carving of Bok Choy

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese large wood carving of Bok Choy. (Chinese cabbage)Signature: Koman.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Japanese Large Wood Carving of Bok Choy

$18,000

Cock in Wood by R.J Lakin from Streatham Workshop in London, Carousel, 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Cock in wood by R.J Lakin from Streatham Workshop in London. Unique piece from Carousel 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cock in Wood by R.J Lakin from Streatham Workshop in London, Carousel, 1930

$10,570

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

carving made from 1930 to 1950. It is a rare type with a unique look. The taste is also wonderful

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

$700

Club Hand - Rhodesia c.1930

Located in London, GB

A Rare hand shaped club - Rhodesia Africa c.1930 We are proud to offer a rare original hand carved

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Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Club Hand - Rhodesia c.1930

$1,226

Horticultural Display Model c.1930

Located in London, GB

Item: Retail Shop Horticultural Green House Display Model c.1930 Description: For sale in this LOT

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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Horticultural Display Model c.1930

$1,775

1930 Wooden Carved Moose Head

Located in Surrey, BC

A very interesting hand made carved wooden moose head believed to be attributed to Quebec carver Herbert Thomlinson from Port Neuf. This example and a few others have surfaced occas...

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Vintage 1930s Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Wood

1930 Wooden Carved Moose Head

$2,800

Hand Carved Oak English Folk-art Gentleman Figure, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Hand carved oak Folk Art Gentleman Figure, circa 1930 For sale in this lot is a unique circa

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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Oak English Folk-art Gentleman Figure, circa 1930

$1,226

Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel

$590

Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

checking of the wood, and loss of the crispness of the carvings. They are structurally sound and stable

Category

Vintage 1930s Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century

$545 / set

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Minimalist Monkey Panel

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

added our minimalist carving throughout. This panel was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Minimalist Monkey Panel

$7,900

American Folk Art Wood Six Shooter Revolver

Located in New Windsor, NY

carved wood and pieces of scrap metal and a nail as the trigger. The piece features a sculpted handle

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Tin

American Folk Art Wood Six Shooter Revolver

$675

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Ancient temple door that celebrates cracks and crevices found in aged teak wood. We added the shell

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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

$2,400

Japan Antique Mandarin Ducks Life Long Mates Sculpture 1930 Mint, Signed Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

hand cast silver bronze with highly detailed plumage, early Showa period, 1930. It is is signed on

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Mandarin Ducks Life Long Mates Sculpture 1930 Mint, Signed Boxed

$650

Mid 20th Century "Kokeshi" Wood Doll

Located in New York, NY

of wood. The history of the traditional Kokeshi starts in the early 1800s, in the Tokohu region in

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century "Kokeshi" Wood Doll

$500

Early 20th Century "Kokeshi" Wood Doll

Located in New York, NY

appearance, with the body in plain, unpolished wood. Two types of wood have been used: A blonde soft wood for

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century "Kokeshi" Wood Doll

$580

Antique 1931 Folk Art Carved Wood Minerva Greek Goddess Cameo Medallion Plaque 1

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1931 hand carved wood medallion plaque showing the head of the Greek Goddess Minerva with

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 1931 Folk Art Carved Wood Minerva Greek Goddess Cameo Medallion Plaque 1

$350

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wooden architectural panel from Toraja. This impressive carving has many meanings

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

$12,900

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

Located in New York, NY

Andrianna Shamaris hand-carved wooden architectural panel from Toraja. This impressive carving

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

$12,800

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Andrianna Shamaris hand carved wooden architectural panel from Toraja. This impressive carving

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Wooden Panel

$12,800

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

Located in New York, NY

, circa 1930. This panel was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand-Carved Wooden Panel

$12,800

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panels

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved panels from Toraja symbolizing peace and happiness. Set of three available. The price reflects one. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panels

$490 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panels

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved antique panel from Toraja symbolizing peace and happiness. We have a collection available in different color tones. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Mod...

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panels

$490 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved panels from Toraja symbolizing peace and happiness. Set of three available. The price reflects one. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel

$490 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique temple door made from a single width of wood. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a

Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

$2,400

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century scratch built folk art ships diorama. With naïve yet charming detai...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

$2,186

English Scratch Built Life-Size Robot Folk Art Man

Located in London, GB

Folk Art robot man. He is hand carved, shaped and bolted together using sectioned pieces of wood ,and

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

English Scratch Built Life-Size Robot Folk Art Man

$5,757

Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Hand Weights/Dumbbells

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Hand Weights/Dumbbells

$450 / set

Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Cirebon, Indonesia, circa 1930s

Located in London, GB

became the region's centre of trade and commerce. This particular piece is carved from wood still showing

Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Blawong Board from Cirebon, Indonesia, circa 1930s

$932

Hand-Carved and Original Painted Folk Art Penguin Family

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These hand-carved and painted Folk Art penguin’s come from a wonderful and whimsical Folk Art collection in Beverly Hills, California. The condition are very good with minor nicks an...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved and Original Painted Folk Art Penguin Family

$1,650

Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s, a New York State Bait Shop Trade Sign from the Thousand Lakes area, made from a piece of driftwood found along the St. Law...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s

$2,800

Italian Silver Leaf Carving C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Italian carved architectural piece with scrolls and acanthus leaves throughout. Antique terra cotta colored paint can be seen beneath the silver. This piece would make a g...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Silver Leaf Carving C. 1930

$6,800

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, circa 1930 s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, American, circa 1930's. Sculptural root form with a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, circa 1930 s

$1,600

Maurice Glickman Jazz Wood Carving

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A one of a kind large wood panel carving signed by Maurice Glickman depicting a jazz big band. Said

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Maurice Glickman Jazz Wood Carving

$12,500

WPA Artist Wood Carving of The Bucking Bronco Cowboy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic hand carved WPA plaque is the cowboy riding the horse.The carving is unsigned.The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

WPA Artist Wood Carving of The Bucking Bronco Cowboy

$695

Two Figurative TOTEM Wood Carvings Signed Cardenas, 1939

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Two unusual wood carvings signed Cardenas and dated 1939. Not sure who the artist is but they are

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Two Figurative TOTEM Wood Carvings Signed Cardenas, 1939

$950 / set

Italian Silver Leaf Architectural Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian silver leaf architectural carving depicting a pair of eagles flanking a center cartouche

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Silver Leaf Architectural Carving

$1,900

Folk Art Baseball Diamond Carving

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand carved and painted, articulated baseball player figures attached to a baseball diamond painted board. An excellent piece of folk art from Indiana.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Baseball Diamond Carving

$1,950

Folk Art Boxing Ring Carving

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Hand carved and painted, articulated boxers and referee figures attached to a boxing ring board with string ropes. . An excellent piece of American sports folk art.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, String

Folk Art Boxing Ring Carving

$1,500

Mid-Century Monumental Hand-Carved Indian Chief Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

one piece of wood. It is believed to be redwood. This wonderful Folk Art Indian plaque is unsigned

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Monumental Hand-Carved Indian Chief Carving

$1,495

German Hand Carved Coat Rack with Capercaillie Carving, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful hand-carved linden wood wall mount coat or hat rack with three wooden hooks. An

Category

Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

German Hand Carved Coat Rack with Capercaillie Carving, 1930s

$641

Tribal Wooden Carving from Flores, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th Century, Mounted

Located in Point Richmond, CA

a metal and wood base. This carving comes from Flores Island in East Indonesia, most likely from

Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Wooden Carving from Flores, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th Century, Mounted

$1,400

New Rococo Coffee Table of Light Walnut Decorated with Carvings, 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

New Rococo coffee table of light walnut decorated with carvings, in great antique condition from

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

New Rococo Coffee Table of Light Walnut Decorated with Carvings, 1930s

$1,140

Pair Swedish Grace "Pavilion" Mirrors Rosewood Veneer Gilt Wood Carvings 1930

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Swedish Grace (Swedish Art Deco) "Pavilion" mirrors. Frame facades are veneered in rosewood, sides are lacquered and carved decorative elements are gold leafed. These mirrors...

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood, Giltwood

Pair Swedish Grace "Pavilion" Mirrors Rosewood Veneer Gilt Wood Carvings 1930

$18,500

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

Located in Rochester, NY

A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

$450

Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1930s-1950s / Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is an old Japanese wood carved dog. It is a wood carving from the Showa period (1930s-1950s

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1930s-1950s / Figurine Wabisabi

$800

Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Wood Monkey and Banana Carving with Glass Eyes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage wood carved monkey with banana. Pretty expressive with glass eyes and original paint

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Life-Sized Folk Art Wood Monkey and Banana Carving with Glass Eyes

$995

Collection of Four Game and Fish Carvings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of four game and fish carving. Wall hangers on back. Hand-carved and hand-painted. Left

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four Game and Fish Carvings

$950

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Wood Carving 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wood carving 1930 available at 1stDibs. A wood carving 1930 — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carving 1930 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wood carving 1930 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood carving 1930 over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris and Fred Alten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Carving 1930?

A wood carving 1930 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,056, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

Questions About Wood Carving 1930

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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
1 Answer
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 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.
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.