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Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 49 in W 43 in D 14 in
Vintage Bookshelf With Carved Wood Accents .
Located in Seattle, WA
This Bookshelf has adjustable shelving and a carved wood base. Antique style. Beautiful Patina to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books
This is a very good
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 2.37 in W 20.28 in D 5.91 in
Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue antique distressed look.
Painted
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Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Amorph Ziggurat Bookshelf solid wood, walnut and natural stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern bookshelf is made from solid ashwood.
Dimension: 66" W, 16" D, 36 H
Finish: Natural ash
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2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Bibliothèque Bookshelf Cabinet
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th Century bibliothèque bookshelf cabinet, likely Swedish, the clean lined top over guilloche
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Wood Totem Sculptures - Set of 4
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculptural Wooden Totems to decorate your space.
These impressive hand carved wooden totems are a
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture.
Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Gustavian Bookshelf with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
with brass & wood wheels.
So decorative & beautiful. Fits in any room.
The bookshelf is in a very
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Pre-War Carved Wood Playing Dice Craps Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your bookshelf with a touch of modern charm using our Cream Wood Dice Bookends. These
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Vintage 1930s American Bookends
Materials
Wood
Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
hand-carved with four quartered-wheels at each inner corner of the central panel, flanked within
Category
Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer open bookshelf from the early 20th century, with two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-fold 4 panel screen with a faux-bookshelf carved design depicting
Category
20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Primative Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lacquered Yumu Wood Chinese Bookcase with Hand-Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage handmade Chinese lacquered yumu wood 1960s bookcase with hand-carved medallions. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 70 in W 22 in D 41 in
Geometric Fractal Bookshelf made of Solid Teakwood
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
celebrate materials natural to our earth. Made from sustainably harvested teak wood from the PT Perhutani
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Expandable Book shelf hand carved teak wood book Bookends from India, circa 1950s.
Book holder from
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1960s Teak Bookshelf with Multi-Color Finish – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
containing a single wooden shelf. Supported by four sturdy carved pedestal legs, this bookshelf offers ample
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
Contemporary Gingko Bookshelf System in Metal and Hardwood
By Pietro Russo Design
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
Expansion system. The carved wood shelves are finished with Tanganika Frisé wood on the topside and matte
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Very Early 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
H 8.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ornate arched pattern filled with circular motif
Distinctively carved ends with foliate medallions of
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Mid-20th Century British Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 16.34 in D 8.08 in
Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Located in New York, NY
Stunning artisan hand carved duck out of driftwood. Beautifully crafted with a mix of the raw and
Category
1990s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Driftwood, Petrified Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Owls, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Bookends Two Reading Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
These beautifully hand carved wooden bookends feature sculptures of two sitting and reading man, an
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Sturgeons, Germany, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of ash wood bookends with carved figurines of sturgeons with beautiful yellow and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
English Victorian 19th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Detailed Plumage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period carved wooden duck sculpture from the 19th century with nicely detailed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rustic Forest Giselle Stag Buck Animal Wood Bookends from Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair Giselle or stag deer buck animal carved wood bookends in the Rustic style, circa mid to late
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Rustic Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handcrafted Elm Wood Chinese Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
resilient elm wood and fully restored by our professional team of craftsmen. In very good condition, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wooden Flower Bouquets
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France in the 1700s, this pair of wooden flower bouquets have a lovely gold and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair Carved and Mounted Giltwood Ornaments, Italy C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1850, this pair of carved giltwood ornaments have been mounted to a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
This hand carved
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
carved eagle head can be displayed on a fireplace mantel, sofa table, or bookshelf.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Modernist Carved Wooden Head, Man with Helmet
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apparently unsigned. Reminiscent of the style of 1940s WPA artists, this resolute head is carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Wood
Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite antique English Victorian period small carved wooden sculpted group from the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Located in Lisse, NL
from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift. These hand carved, hard
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Wood
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H 7.3 in W 6.6 in D 4.6 in
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends.
Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
identical turtle sculptures are all hand carved out of solid wood and they have an amazing black patina
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
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H 6.9 in W 5.3 in D 4.9 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved cloud scrolls. The corbels are mounted on a dark wood plinth. Originally this pair of 19th-century
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
double container and spoon.
Antique rustic hand carved wood double bowl with handle and wooden spoon
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
19th C. Gilt Wood Fragment on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century gilt wood carved architectural remnant shaped like a swirling acanthus leaf. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
wood.
The interior, thoughtfully partitioned, speaks to the box's original purpose of safeguarding
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pair of Handmade Gilded Pagoda Models with Hexagonal Bodies
Located in Dallas, TX
wear consistent with age and use.
Would make a wonderful addition to any bookshelf or study, or as a
Category
Early 2000s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Antique 18th Century Handcarved Polychrome Painted Pilaster Friezes
Located in Firenze, IT
is deeply hand carved with a wonderful compositions of fruits, flowers and leaves, the whole hand
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Other Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
H 61.82 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts.
Carved by a master carver with most
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Stone, Metal
Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
mantelpiece, an evocative accent on a bookshelf, or an intriguing addition to a curated collection on a
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Fragments
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative accessories can be placed on a fireplace mantel, sofa table, or bookshelf.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Oak Decorative Box with Dog Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak decorative box from the 19th century with carved dog on the lid, stylized foliage on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Restored Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Custom Pink & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-century bookcase. Crafted meticulously from a unique blend of wood and gesso, this piece exemplifies the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Paint, Lacquer, Plywood, Wood, Glass, Gesso
Custom-Painted Mid-Century Modern Étagère with Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Meticulously hand-crafted using a unique blend of wood and gesso, this shelf unit showcases the finesse of our
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable top shelves and two bottom doors, embellished with ebonized carved knob handles for effortless
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase: Vintage Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ebonized color-carved knob handles, conceal an extra shelf inside, offering a discreet storage solution
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
18th & 19th Century Gilded Fragments
Located in Austin, TX
18th & 19th Century Gilded Fragments. Orb is water gilt, carved wood sitting atop a gilded plaster
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Antique 18th Century French International Style Mounted Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
solid elm wood with a rattan seat. Great individually in a bedroom or living room as a statement piece
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco carved walnut wood burr veneer armchair in good conditions and fully
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
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- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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 Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2022There 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023What 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, 2023To 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, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Carved 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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