Folkart Wood Carving
FolkArt Hand Made Horse Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1536 Hand made Folk Art horse wall hanging sculpture
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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
German Policeman Handcarved Folkart Midcentury Fairground Figure
Located in London, GB
figure is made from sectioned wood and metal still with all its original paint. Showing a lovely folk-art
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Sheet Metal
Folkart Hand Carved Oversized Wooden Toothbrush with Rope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-Carved Wooden Oversized toothbrush. The piece is signed and dated 1978. The carving is very
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Straw, Rope, Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.38 in
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.38 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
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Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
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Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Zoo Line, Kay Bojesen
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
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19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
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"Nudes with Lyres, " Rare, Limited Edition Wall Shelf with Symbolist Prints
By Adolfo Magrini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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H 10.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
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10 ft+ Tall French Pair of Glass Paneled Wood Doors from the Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of over-sized French doors from the early 20th century. These antique French doors are substantial, standing at a height of more than 10 feet! Each door has 18 glass p...
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H 131.5 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Antique , Italian , Kitchen Shelf Plate and Pot Rack, Walnut, dresser 3 Drawers
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Nouveau Italian big particular shelf with three drawers. plate and pot racks in dark walnut. Restored and wax finished.
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H 21.26 in W 67.72 in D 9.85 in
Antique Country French Neoclassical Putti Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive French Country neoclassical style cherub painted pine wood cabinet. Item features a distressed solid pine wood two part construction, four swing cabinet doors with hand-pai...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Cupboards
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H 86 in W 43 in D 21 in
Hugo Robus 'American' Bronze Fountain of a Laughing Youth
By Hugo Robus
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent cast bronze fountain sculpture of an imp like youth with Puck face and leaf like hair, nude and mounted on a petal form pedestal. Enormous thick aluminum basin with scall...
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French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling accents. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this petite...
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H 14 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Small Mid-19th Century European Oil Paintings on Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
These bucolic scenes of rural living and farm life probably come from German or Austrian painters and are most likely meant to be a pair, circa 1850-1860. The works are very detailed...
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4 sets Children Toy Blocks, De Stijl, Amsterdam School, Berlage, 1920's
By Gerrit Rietveld, Ko Verzuu, Theo van Doesburg, De Stijl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
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H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
20th Century French Vintage Dark Red Wooden Truck Model, Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark red model truck of an antique French lorry with opening doors and removable back part, in good condition. Hand crafted in wood and hand painted. Minor fading, due to age. Wear...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
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H 11.5 in W 9 in D 25 in
Original Blue Painted Pine Armoire, dated 1835
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful painted pine armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish with background tones of soft blue and teal.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
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Decoene, Art Deco Sideboard, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene, Art Deco walnut sideboard, circa 1940.
there are drawers behind the two outer doors.
good general condition, but discoloration
varnish to redo
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Sideboards
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Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style
Located in London, GB
Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes.
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Wood Folkart Modern Geometric Sculpture
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood geometric sculpture in the manner of Don Shoemaker. Inlay.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Austrian Hand Carved Folkart Set Farm Animals in Original Wooden Box, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
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H 4.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Japanese Tall 150+ Year Old Antique Buddha Hand-Carved, Old Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Buddha is carved from one block of wood in the tradition of ichibori (one block carving) style of
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19th Century Carved Cabinet Bavaria Landsberg Lech, Wedding Cabinet Folkart
Located in Epfach, DE
Finely carved cabinet made of lime wood with monogram A H. The flaming hearts and the crown with
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Cabinets
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Softwood
H 78.75 in W 57.49 in D 22.05 in
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
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in
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
H 3.13 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Japan Fine Old Hand carved Hand Painted Sculpture Okame "Woman of Joy"
Located in South Burlington, VT
-carved hand painted monumental wood sculpture of the joyful Otafuku or Okame from the Meiji period (1860
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
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Finding the Right folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Folkart Wood Carving
- 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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