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Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century. Shoushan stone carving is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
across the carving. Hills, meticulously carved with textured details, rise and fall in the background
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Tall Teak Wood Asian Folk Art Sculpture of Elderly Man
Located in Evergreen, CO
Carved from a substantial piece of teak, this masterpiece is nearly 3 and a half feet tall. It features an elderly, bearded man carrying a bowl of food, possibly noodles, with two ma...
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Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique East African Carved Wood Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
century. Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a
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Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
By Jose Mariano de Creeft
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture Provenance / Acquisition: Property
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
century. Carved in wood with a removable domed lid, the cylindrical container is accompanied by a
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Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Antique American Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Carved and Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
bird sculpture. Small owl a later addition.
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Driftwood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE DAYAK SHAMAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE STATUE IRON WOOD KALIMANTAN BORNEO 94cm
Located in Reutlingen, DE
As beautiful as rare, antique Fertility Fetish Statue from South Kalimantan (Indonesia / Borneo), carved from hardwood. Over 100 years old. This Dayak magic figure, carved from...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
peering from natural hollows, as though the forest itself breathed life into the wood. The figures are not
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Painted Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
Sumatra, captivates with its charismatic presence and intricate design. This large sculpture, one of the
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Wood Sphere Sculpture "Medicine Ball" by Michael Stallings with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite water gilt wooden sphere sculpture titled “Medicine Ball” by American artist Michael
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Early 2000s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

2 Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Mushroom Sculptures by JD 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 carved and painted mushrooms sculptures by JD. Signed along underside. Dimensions: 15" x 13" x
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Late 20th Century Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antique condition. Unknown artist.  
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Located in Euless, TX
held onto it because of my appreciation for original wood carvings. the price is negotiable and I
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Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman and a Feline
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jack Boyd abstract modernist "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on wood base
By Jack Boyd
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a great Jack Boyd "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on a wood base. Jack Boyd was a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Ewe sculptures
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Trio of small Ewe sculptures from Togo or Ghana.
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Vintage 1950s Togolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ewe sculptures
Ewe sculptures
$179 / item
Carved Wood Sculpture of the Hindu Deity Nandi With Pedestal, Circa 1920
Located in Point Richmond, CA
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu Deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Sculpture - Wooden Sculpture - Form No. 9 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Form No. 9 of the Vrksa Series of works demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the
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2010s Asian Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Ash, Oak

Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Red Coral Carving of a Woman and Children on a Wooden Base, 19th Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese red coral carving of a woman with children on a wooden base, 19th century. The base was
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Charred Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful minimalist sculpture hand carved from a single piece of wood and set on a round black
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the ea...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

20th Century Javanese Sculpture
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic 20th Century Javanese biomorphic sculpture. This beautiful, hand-carved sculpture
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large carved example of The Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune, carved from a large tree segment. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century. A nice decorative piece standing a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beech

Armis I Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This one-off sculpture invites one to lean on the superb shapes only nature can draw. An ideal
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient wooden Buddhist carving. In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva. With an old
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Shield With Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ANTIQUE WOOD SHIELD WITH STAND - TALL Circa 1900s from the Sumba Island. Overall Dimensions: 34"H x
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This sublime sculpture made from a piece of weathered chestnut wood celebrates the authentic
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Alligator with Cigar
Located in Norwell, MA
Material: Wood Date: 2018
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2010s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the captivating wooden sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri, a testament to modern artistry and
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
$2,393 Sale Price
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Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Cambodian wood votive urn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cambodian wood votive urn, carved of turned wood creating a stupa like form with tiered lotus bud
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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Per Mulieres II Brown Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted out of a single piece of weathered chestnut, this intriguing sculpture will be an
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo. Hand-carved and hand painted. Great coloring. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood black and white toned slab. This can also be used to elevate a wooden side
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Carved Wood Alligator Wine Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood alligator with cigar in his mouth holding a wood tray. This charming accessory is
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2010s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Shallow Dish
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and markings on this petrified wood shallow dish. Polished on both
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Original Untitled Sculpture by Patrice Cadiou
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Original untitled sculpture by Patrice Cadiou Assembly of wood, leather, canvas Dimensions
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1990s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Shallow Dish
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting tones and markings on this petrified wood shallow dish. Polished on both
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Creature Sculptures by Dick Seeger
By Dick Seeger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Dick Seeger large-scale sculptures, circa late 1980s. Seeger created a series of large-scale
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood container. Originally used for pounding rice. Great by a fire with logs stacked or
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Wooden Sculpture of Masculine Face
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden sculpture of a masculine face. A highly detailed antique sculpture of a male face. It is an
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved-Wood Bembe Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carving Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carving sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carving sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Find 5569 antique and vintage wood carving sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 77 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carving sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Nils Olsson each produced beautiful wood carving sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carving Sculptures?

Wood carving sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,515, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.
Questions About Wood Carving Sculptures
  • 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
    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 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 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.