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Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Gnome Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful nutcracker in the German Black Forest style is decorated with a hand carved
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
The Gnome stands proud wearing a green apron, hooded top with a large stein in his right hand and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian
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Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Masks

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Wood

Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT. Artist dated and
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

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Walnut, Burl

A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
By John Bauer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of wooden carved and hand painted birch wood panels representing a moose and a troll with a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Birch

A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
A Pair Of John Bauer Wooden Carved Wall Sculptures
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H 16.34 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop. The
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, early 20th century, wooden Black Forest nut cracker. If you are a collector
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Antique Louis Seize Style Wall Mirror So Called 'Damspiegel' of Wood and Metal
Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful nutcracker in the German Black Forest style is decorated with a hand carved sculpture of a man's head with a hat. His mouth opens and closes to crack the nut. Dimensi...
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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Antique Huge Rare Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Gnome Made in Germany circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
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Vintage Hand Carved Tribal Gnome Mask
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Wood

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Located in Wiscasset, ME
Uunique form and great example of Black Forest carving
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Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop. The
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Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Gnome Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
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Gnome Folk Art Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wooden Mask Vintage Europe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Black Forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of Black Forest
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Masks

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Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Dwarf Circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a nice handcarved wood figurine of a kneeling gnome on a rocky base. executed in brienz, swizerland
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Gnome by R.A. Pitz
By R.A. Pitz
Located in Cathedral City, CA
open up with different designs carved into the wood.The artists signature "Rapitz" is etched into the
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20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Gnome by R.A. Pitz
Hand Carved Gnome by R.A. Pitz
H 55 in W 24 in D 11 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Liquor Caddy with GNOME, 14.5" tall
Located in South Coast, CA
of wood with foliate accenting and ball feet. Carved fixtures to hold two 7 3/4" decanters and six 2
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Antique 19th Century Barware

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Wood

Black Forest Gnome Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing Black Forest carving of a gnome holding a fish. Sometimes this figure is referred to as
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest End Tables

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Wood

Black Forest Gnome Table
Black Forest Gnome Table
H 33.5 in Dm 20.5 in
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Wood Carved Gnome For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood carved gnome for your home. A wood carved gnome — often made from wood, burl and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carved gnome — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wood carved gnome, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Wood Carved Gnome?

Prices for a wood carved gnome can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $886.
Questions About Wood Carved Gnome
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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
    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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.