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Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Man Holding a Beer Stein, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of a beer drinking man, 20th century Austria, he is holding his stein in one hand and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890. The
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron, Sheet Metal

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1910s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
to any room. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. The small one in the last pictures is a
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Bavarian or Austrian Carved Hunting Trophies, 18th & 19th Century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Bavaria or Austria in the 18th / 19th century. Great alpine and chalet decoration.
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Carving Knife and Fork by Emboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
An unusual Austrian carving knife and fork, produced by Emboss Austria. Composed of stainless
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual Austrian "max - design" carving knife and fork set, executed in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual Austrian "max - design" carving knife and fork set, executed in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
to home so you can enjoy them every day! Found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil 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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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Nobleman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
(Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Noble Horseman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
(Noblewoman and Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Was repaired
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure
Located in London, GB
hand carved Tyrolean (Austrian) figure of a man with moveable arms. A wonderful naturally aged patina
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Antique 1850s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boxed Amboss 2050 Carving Knives and Fork by Helmut Alder, Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Helmut Alder
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury Austrian carving set, consisting of caring knive, a meat knive and a fork in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Hand Carved and Painted Hunter Figure Whip Holder or Hanger, 1900s
Located in Barntrup, DE
antlers features a figure of a hunter with a hunter's pipe and shotgun, Austria, 1900s. The hanger must
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Austria. Love this Black Forest Bear, very nice carving and expression on his face and body.
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Baldessari Vintage model / dressmaker mannequin 1930s, Austria Vienna, good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930
Vintage Vienna Dressmaker Mannequin Doll 1930
H 0.71 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, Ca 1920, Rare
Located in Vienna, AT
, Austria.  
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Italy / Tyrol with Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Austria.
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Huge Black Forest Carved Fallow Deer Head with Large Antlers, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Austria. Around 1900, the antler collection at the Palace of Arco-Zinneberg was an epitome for any lover
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler, Wood

Baroque Revival Commode or Trumeau with Nut Wood Carvings, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Baroque revival commode or Trumeau with fantastic nut wood carvings out of Vienna
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests o...

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Brass

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

Gilt Biedermeier Wall Mirror with Bulls Eye Carvings, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Breathtaking, large Austrian Gilt Biedermeier wall mirror from the early period around 1825. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Picture Frames

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Gold Leaf

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Polychrome and gilded wood carving This item features
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Empire Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Large Austrian Wood and Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large Austrian wood and cold-painted bronze lamp Austria, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 41cm, depth
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Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Nut Wood Cabinet/ Vertiko, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Austria, circa 1890. Featuring a fine hand-polished shellac finish, beautiful set nut wood veneer and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
carvings. The mirror is faceted. Made in Austria cca. 1840s. The mirror is in fair antique condition with
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Located in Beograd, RS
carvings. The mirror is faceted. Made in Austria cca. 1840s. The mirror is in fair antique condition with
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Castle in Austria, Family von Furstenberg. See pictures. Real antlers to this wonderful carving.  Found
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Austrian Black Forest Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderfully carved Black Forest box. Carvings are made to look like a log with multiple types of
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Antique 1890s Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Austrian Black Forest Box
Austrian Black Forest Box
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Rustic Wall Mirror Bass Wood, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Elaborately
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Softwood, Mirror

Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Austrian Carved Wood Vases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A beautiful pair of 19th century carved wood black forest hunting scene, shaped glass flower vases
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Austrian Carved Wood Vases
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Austrian Carved Wood Vases
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H 16.74 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Carl Aubock Carving Knife and Fork Set, 1960s, Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A carving knife and a carving fork from the 1960s, made in Vienna, by Carl Auböck - signed on the
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Stainless Steel

Austrian Games Table with Mechanical Cups
Located in Woodbury, CT
This game table from Austria has a few cards hidden up its sleeve. First, the drawer is double
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Game Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Austrian Games Table with Mechanical Cups
Austrian Games Table with Mechanical Cups
H 30 in W 33.75 in D 33.75 in
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Steiner, in Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

1800's Antique Austrian Carved Walnut, Pair, with Rails, Twin Beds, Set of 2
Located in Austin, TX
Austria in the 1800s. Crafted from rich walnut wood, each bed frame boasts beautiful carvings and a
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Rustic Tramp Art Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive rustic Tramp Art wall mirror out of Austria from the period around 1830 - one of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Nutwood Half Cabinet/ Vertiko, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
nut wood carvings confers this Vertiko a really unique appearance. A great looking highlight are the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets

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Brass

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Tableware

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Alpaca, Wood

Completely Restored Neo-Baroque Card Table, Late 19th Century, Austria-Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
style. It is made of walnut, oak and maple wood, characterized by elaborate carvings or storage space
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual hand carved Black Forest wall mirror with double frame out of Austria around 1880. A
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Softwood, Mirror, Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Mountain Climber or Mountaineer Pendant Light, Austria 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
out of wood this finely detailed, young male mountaineer in his knickerbockers and full mountain
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler
Located in Leeds, GB
Munich. The extravagant cabinet carvings were created by the famous wood sculpter, Julius Bechler, who
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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

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Mahogany

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Austrian Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Austrian wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and stainless steel, every Austrian wood carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Austrian wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Austrian wood carving bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Austrian wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Amboss Austria, Johann Rint and Helmut Alder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Austrian Wood Carving?

An Austrian wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,270, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $22,690.
Questions About Austrian Wood Carving
  • 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.