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Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
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1930s Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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1950s Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Cedar

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Cedar

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.
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20th Century Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Wood Carving Of A Boxer Folk Art Carving Age Cracks in wood (as shown)
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1950s Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
H 33.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Indian erotic carved wood carving wall plaque. 13.25" H x 6" W. In good vintage condition
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20th Century Indian Rustic Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Vintage Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
H 13.25 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines Mermaid Motif Solid Wood Vintage Carving Handmade Organic
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1970s Art Deco Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Pine

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The carving is bold and the colors are
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1940s Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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1940s Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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1950s Tanzanian Primitive Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Ebony

Direct Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A uniquely stylized direct wood carving of a nude woman. Unfortunately I cannot find any signature
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20th Century American Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Antique Coromandel Wood Carved Lamp Wood Carving India
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of wood carving. Turned into a lamp. Additional information: Material: Wood Type: Lamp
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20th Century Indian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to
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1960s Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood, Burl

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Afro Caribbean Wood Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptionally beautiful museum quality wood carving of a male ancestral type figure with perfectly
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Fir

Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving of Seminole Indian Chief and Wife
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
specializes in all different types of wood carvings, from a more detailed nature carving, to many figurative
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Collection of African Wood Carvings including Ebony Shona from Malawian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fascinating set of African wood carvings, including a lidded vessel from Ebony Shona from
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20th Century Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

"Wood Carving, " Wood Painted in Yellow, Red, Blue, & Green made in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wood carving was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. It is approximately 17" tall by 7
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20th Century Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Four trees. Paper, wood carving , 29x29 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Four trees. Paper, wood carving, 29x29 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years
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1970s Abstract Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Mid 20th Century Avian Wood Carving - Parrots in a Tree
Located in Charlotte, NC
A decorative avian wood carving, from the mid 20th Century. Untitled, (Parrots in a Tree). Unsigned
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Metal

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Dutch Chrome and Oak Art & Craft Coatrack ca 1930 with some lovely wood carving
Located in Markington, GB
Dutch Chrome and Oak Art & Craft Coatrack ca 1930 with some lovely wood carving (E21).
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamps Polished Brass Mounted Asian Gilt-Wood Carvings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century table lamps in polished solid brass with mounted Asian gilt-wood carvings. Each
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Brass

Eskimo Wood Carving of a Man with Seal Coat, North Coast, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Eskimo wood carving of a man with seal coat, North Coast, 20th century Crude carving of a man
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20th Century American Tribal Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

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 Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Female Nude Figure Bust Wood Carving 1960s sculpture
Located in Gravesend, GB
Excellent Classic Carving of Female Nude Pose Incredible detail, great scale. Unsigned. From
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1960s European Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Female Nude Figure Bust Wood Carving in Bronze Finish
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bust painted bronze that captures the essence of the female form. The use of wood as the primary
Category

Mid-20th Century Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
in 1960. With a calling common to wood sculptors –which began with his primary school carving
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1970s Art Deco Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century
Category

20th Century Chinese Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Seated Asian Baby Sculpture Jeweled Lacquered Thailand
Located in Dayton, OH
Finely decorated wood carving of a seated baby with all kind of ornaments in pink and turquoise
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
"Chief Bull Aparoke" is a legendary work of art from renowned Arizona Native American artist, Bruce Law. Hand-carved from a solid trunk of a rough-hewn Ironwood tree, Chief Bull Apar...
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Seaman Schepps New York 18Kt Yellow Gold Clip Earrings with Caged Wood Carvings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
from natural rose wood. Have a total weight of 24.6 grams and measures of 20 mm by 26 mm. They are
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1970s American Modernist Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

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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1960s German Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-known for their wood carvings
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1930s German Baroque Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Pine

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho
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20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
. A unique and one-of-a-kind work. Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection
Category

1990s North American Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Asian Scene Carving on Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rectangular wall piece of an Asian scene carved on wood. Great details painted in gold.
Category

1950s Other Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Asian Scene Carving on Wood
Asian Scene Carving on Wood
H 8.5 in W 17.75 in D 2 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
No Reserve
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
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20th Century Ghanaian Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in GB
Century. Andre Bourgault worked in his youth as a sailor, lumberjack and woodworker. He began carving in
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1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wall hanging made from natural teak wood from Sumatra.The dragon symbolizes power
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1950s Primitive Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
Andrianna Shamaris Dragon Carving
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 1.5 in
1979 Gunnar Kanevad Design Hand Carved Organic Wood Candle Holder Carving Sweden
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in San Diego, CA
This hand crafted/hand carved organic wood candle holder was designed and made by Swedish designer
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1970s Swedish Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
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20th Century Chinese Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Wood

Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Wood Carving Vintage

Materials

Soapstone

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Wood Carving Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wood carving vintage you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every wood carving vintage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood carving vintage — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wood carving vintage, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Rajhastani, Chelini Firenze and Nils Olsson each produced at least one beautiful wood carving vintage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wood Carving Vintage?

The average selling price for a wood carving vintage at 1stDibs is $675, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $22,690 for the highest priced.
Questions About Wood Carving Vintage
  • 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.