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"Woodie Wagon Brooklyn Taxi" Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Custom sculpture constructed of painted wood. Paul Jacobsen used everyday objects, such as chairs
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2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size Japan, a fine huge pair (2) of antique quail sculpture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Green and Gold Lacquered Spherical Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a bold pop of color with Vintage Green and Gold Spherical Sculptures, perfect for mid-century
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with remnants of the original color. We added the shell inlay by
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking 19th-century Guatemalan large scale (52 inches tall) carved wood figure of a Diablo or
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"The Binding of Issac" An Italian 17th century Polychrome Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
century polychrome relief sculpture depicts the powerful biblical scene of The Binding of Isaac (Akedat
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Antique 17th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape
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Antique 1790s Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Erotic Carved Wood Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Located in Stamford, CT
. The carving of the hair is beautifully rendered. A small sculpture in its own right, with a warm
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity
Located in Wien, AT
Hand carved wood of monks 20th century, rare, unique, rarity, good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Folk Art Angel Wall Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, mixed media, Folk Art angel is plaster sculpture with acrylic paint on wood cutout with
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Wood, Acrylic

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Geometric Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of mounted antique architectural carved wood fragment from Europe mounted. This antique
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
handcrafted and carved from natural wood. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Head Carved Wood Alpine, Bavaria, Original Version
Located in Epfach, DE
Alpine roebuck head with beautiful roebuck horns out of carved wood and colored Skillfully
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Antique 1860s German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome
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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pop Surrealist Sculpture by Robert Brock, circa 1974
By Paul Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pop surrealist sculpture by Robert Brock, cirac 1974. Laminate and cast plaster Brock was born
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Laminate, Plaster, Wood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel Elaborate and deeply carved wood panel
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian Buffalo in Wood of the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated
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Antique 19th Century Indian International Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Puerto Rican Hand Carved Greater Antillean Crackle Sculpture By Carlos - JCFS
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Hand Carved Bird Sculpture of a Greater Antillean Crackle-“Chango”. It
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal
Located in Odense, DK
A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India. Large and heavy
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Patinated Bronze Sukhothai Style Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating patinated bronze metal Buddha head depicted in a Sukhothai style from Thailand with a serene face. His head is covered in small snail curls and topped with a flaming Ushn...
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20th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Korean Carved Polychrome Wooden Buddhist Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
this large Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) antique Asian hand carved and painted wood Buddhist figure
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Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
, newspapers, wood kindling, treasures storage and more. How would you use them? About Japan's wooden rice
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

South East Asian lacquered wood Buddha, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
, often referred to as the "King Buddha." This sacred sculpture transcends the boundaries of ordinary
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Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mounted on custom black-painted metal stands, this striking pair of antique Singa sculptures
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mounted on custom black-painted metal stands, this striking pair of antique Singa sculptures
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen of San Diego Sculpture, 2013
By Bob Matheny
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen of San Diego Sculpture, 2013 This unique sculpture, titled "Public
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Tin

Unknown Provenance Folk Art Carved Wood Figure of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An expressive hand-carved folk art wooden figure of a man. Full of charm and character, this piece captures the spirit of authentic craftsmanship and rustic artistry.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Horn, Leather, Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
By Leo Sewell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could b...
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Located in Norton, MA
A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sculpture of Woman in Oriental Costume on Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze Sculpture of Woman in Oriental Costume on Wooden Base
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Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (31.5cm) Depth 3.94" (10cm) The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Period Carved Wooden Sculpture of Mythological Warriors
Located in New York, NY
Our monumental carved wooden sculpture, 50 inches tall, depicts a mythological female figure rising
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charming patina. A
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculpture / Phrygian Helmet on a Halberd with Crossed Horns
Located in Dallas, TX
a French sculpture, paint and parcel gilt metal, of a Phrygian helmet (with gilt details) including
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Antique 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Pueblo Cliff Dwelling 3 Dimensional Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
dimensional wall art sculpture Attributed to Artist Don Moore Mounted on a wood frame and easily hangable
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Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll Ghana African Tribal Art Ethnographic Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – African Tribal Art, Ethnographic Sculpture A rare
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Chamois Carved Wood Head - 1800s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 19th Century German Black Forest Chamois head hand carved from solid wood and glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Glass

1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope
Located in Miami, FL
wood with a fiber mane and tail made of twisted rope. Functional and whimsical, the piece works as a
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Architectural Hindu Temple Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India.   Made into a wall bracket
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon 53 tall x 10 w x 1 thick Short 51
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Late 20th Century Surinamer Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wall Bracket Architectural Carved Wood Fragment from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu temple
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking
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Antique 19th Century Thai 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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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.