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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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century.
Shoushan stone carving is
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
tree.
Adjacent to the tree, the section of the carving features a grey stone wall, meticulously
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
).
The material is probably walnut.
It is very well carved from hard natural wood.
Frogs are often
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Mid-century Modern Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model
Located in Downingtown, PA
Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model,
1950s
The carved light wood hand is articulated at the wrist
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog.
This wood carving is estimated to have been made
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in
Mid-century Modern Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model
Located in Downingtown, PA
Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model,
1950s-1970
The beautifully carved light wood hand is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, Southern China.
The unidentified Taoist deity has
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Folk Art caving of a nude woman. This was done by a geologist and professor as a hobby. The sculpture shows some dings, dents, scuffs and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fir
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 12.8 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Bean Beater, Natural Wood Branch, Japanese, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Bean Beater, natural wood branch, Japanese, mid-20th century
A natural branch shaped like
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century American Large Scale Wood Carved C-133A Plane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-century large-scale wood carved Folk Art Cargomaster C-133A. An actual barn find discovered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A remarkable catchall, emblematic of mid-20th century French folk art, stands out for its ingenious
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 13.98 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, large wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 1.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.6 in
Vishnu and Garuda, Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the 20th century,
Entirely realized in wood, in fine openwork carving.
This decorative object
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk art wood relief carving with saint retablo by Fritz Rummler (1888
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century White Wood TOTEM Sculpture by André Pailler, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century white wood totem sculpture by André Pailler - France 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 77.17 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Bob Stocksdale Signed Monumental Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Charger
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rare wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Harewood
H 1 in W 17.75 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Moving 19th century carved wooden figure of a female. Most likely a processional figure
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
creativity of Burmese artisans during the mid-20th century, capturing the essence of the region's rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 7.41 in W 3.94 in D 5.2 in
Mid 20th Century Wooden Mythological Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai carved wooden mythological creature from the mid 20th century with gilt finish and
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carved Wood Swan Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art carved wood swan bowl
This is a stunning statement piece that will be a wonderful addition
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Once an original part of a Mid-19th Century Buddha wood sculpture from Thailand, this reclaimed
Category
Antique 1830s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
Located in Brecht, BE
A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Swedish Outsiders Art "Eve and the Serpent" Sculpture in Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
bears witness to the forbidden allure of the Garden of Eden. Crafted in wood-carved oak, stained and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 42.92 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These were made for tourists around the midcentury."
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
mid century modern hand sculpted solid oak Impressionist bear
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century hand carved solid oak figure of a bear. This modern impressionist sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid Century bronze representation casing scene of the Balawat gate, which hails from
Category
Vintage 1960s Croatian Empire Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa.
Mid 20th century organic modern form.
A
Category
20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Pagoda/Nine Dragons Wall
Located in Pomona, CA
reproduction of wooden carved nine dragon wall for decoration only. It has very delicate carving works of nine
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early/Mid-20th century Pair of Carved Bird Motif Fastening Rings, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Nepal
Early to mid-20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 4 in
Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin
Located in Garnerville, NY
A wonderful vintage articulated wood artist's mannequin. A must have for the artist or objet d'art
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Circa 1850 Folk Art Carvings of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert on Horseback
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of mid-19th century folk art carved and polychrome painted wood figures of Queen Victoria and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 2.17 in
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 MId Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century.
Ikebana, the
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood carved panel depicting fish
Located in NANTES, FR
Deeply carved wood panel depicting fish, maybe from Vietnam. The craftmanship is amazing, very
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trim Fish Figurine w/ Wood Base
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! This Chinese cloisonné fish is detailed in turquoise and blues; very detailed fish figurine; figurine can detach from base to sit flat; a perfect addition to an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century. This vintage war shield from
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Wood, Acrylic
Irving Berg Signed Mid Century Modernist Monumental Wooden Carved Totem Pole
By Irving Berg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modernist wooden carved totem pole titled “Snowden” by Irving Berg. Identified on tag
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Paula Meizner "Untitled #16" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
sculpture with carved and turned wood details, the statue resembling an abstracted figure. Provenance: From
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
. circa 1960
Handmade in Mexico, mid-20th century, Baroque santo style, depicting (2) Baby Christ figures
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Wood, Glass
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
mid-20th century. One depicts a frog holding a trumpet; one a rooster eating grains, one two skulls
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury wood carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every midcentury wood carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury wood carving bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Amboss Austria, Andrianna Shamaris and Rajhastani produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a midcentury wood carving at 1stDibs is $984, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.
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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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