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Indian Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Chinese Wooden Printing Blocks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks. The largest size is the dimensions listed. Varying
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia Traditionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Console with Relief Top of Printing Blocks and Glass op on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

1860 'Lion Hunter' Wood engraving - Woodcut - Paul Gustave Doré
By Gustave Doré, Gustave Doré
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
drawings onto the wooden printing blocks, usually also signing the image.
Category

Antique 1850s French Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

1950s Original Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Tree
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original 1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block The Good Shepherd Pauline Jacobsen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

1950s Original Woodcut Carved Wooden print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Woods
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original 1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Customizable BLOCK Wooden Side Table by Richard Haining, Shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, overall variety, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

Console with Antique Printing Letters and Glass Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a contemporary custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Persian Kalamkar Hand-Blocked Tapestry Textile Isfahan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
artistic expression and a prominent trade. Skilled artisans utilize engraved wooden blocks to imprint
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Textiles

Materials

Linen

Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
form of textile printing where wooden blocks with carved designs are used to apply color or patterns
Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
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H 94.49 in W 81.89 in D 0.2 in
Large Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Textile Block Printed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar PillowCover from WesternAnatolia Turkey 1stHalf 20thCentury
Located in Istanbul, TR
printing. This method involves creating a design on a wooden block, which is then used to print the design
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Wooden 7-Bulb Illuminated STACKED Hanging Sculpture, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
textiles are textiles made in Anatolia, a region in Turkey, using a traditional method of block printing
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
textiles are textiles made in Anatolia, a region in Turkey, using a traditional method of block printing
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
printing. This method involves creating a design on a wooden block, which is then used to print the design
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
printing. This method involves creating a design on a wooden block, which is then used to print the design
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
printing. This method involves creating a design on a wooden block, which is then used to print the design
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
printing. This method involves creating a design on a wooden block, which is then used to print the design
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Wooden STACKED 5-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, variation in tone, coloration, overall variety, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Softwood, Hardwood, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple,...

Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...

Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...

'Goo Lounge Chair' Wooden Chair with Ornamental Features, Schimmel & Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
using elements from an existing wooden chair. The chair structure is completely covered in a clay-like
Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Foam, Wood

Wooden STACKED Floor Lamp No.2, shown in salvaged Mahogany, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood...

Customizable STACKED Wooden Floor Lamp no.1, Example shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, ...

Pair of Consoles with Wood Relief Top and Glass on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper characters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

"She's Ready, Too. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Bonds Poster, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
reads, “She’s Ready, Too” in blue block letters. "Buy War Bonds" is printed at the bottom in yellow and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique French Typeset Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Typeset tray from an early 20th-century French printing press with a series chunky wooden
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Typeset Tray
Antique French Typeset Tray
H 1 in W 16 in D 12 in
Set of Four Panels by Fabrique Par J. Zuber Et Cie
Located in Lisboa, PT
detailed scenes on a large scale. These panoramic wallpapers are produced using hand-engraved wooden block
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Lacquer

STACKED Illuminated Saucer Sculpture, Customizable, Shown in Bone White Maple
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, overall variety, and spacing of the individual wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal

STACKED Illuminated Saucer Sculpture, Customizable, Shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden blocks should be expected.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal

Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(using a non-durable early linoleum instead of wood as the printing block) as the lines are reminiscent
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print of a Traditional Kyoto Town House
Located in Weesp, NL
Marutamachi" Traditional Japanese wooden townhouse in Nishijin, an area in Kyoto, that functioned both a
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Woodblock on Paper Print by Katsuyuki Nishijima
Located in Weesp, NL
"Machiya in Marutamachi" Traditional Japanese wooden townhouse that functioned both a residence and
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji Chikanobu Toyohara Framed Woodblock Print with Archery Tournament
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Yonkers, NY
woodblock print is set inside a carved wooden frame and secured under glass. Our eye is immediately drawn to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

'Wood-Blend Cabinet' Ornamental Round Edge Plywood Cabinet, Schimmel & Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
features ornamental detailing created using 3D modelling and printing software. The dynamic duo Janne
Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Tin

"Visit to Camp" Rare Card Game by McLaughlin Brother of New York, Ca 1871
Located in York County, PA
72) object cards, with various accoutrements. All of the above are housed in a wooden storage box
Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

"Let 'Em Have It. Buy Extra Bonds" Vintage WWII 4th War Loan Poster, 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
“Buy Extra Bonds” in bold yellow and white block letters. The poster's composition features a soldier
Category

Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

1855 "New-York City & County Map" by Charles Magnus
By Charles Magnus
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
in a wooden archival frame. Published by one of the best known and most prosperous printers in
Category

Antique 1850s American Maps

Materials

Paper

Set of Four, Raw Linen Placemats
Located in London, GB
printing blocks. These raw linen tablemats display a highly decorative composition, once again
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Raw Linen

Set of Four, Raw Linen Placemats
Set of Four, Raw Linen Placemats
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 0.2 in
19thC Alphabet Tray of Wooden Letterpress Printing Blocks c.1895
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The collection of approximately one hundred and twenty three letterpress printing blocks, presented
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Wooden Fabric Printing Blocks, Rhône Region, France 1800s Collection
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a set of three beautiful French 1800s fabric printing blocks in wood, each a unique piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Unique Wooden Fabric Printing Blocks, Rhône Region France 1800s, Set of Three
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a set of three beautiful French 1800s fabric printing blocks in wood, each a unique piece
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Print Roller Lamp
Located in Middleburg, VA
A striking one-of-a-kind lamp made from a wooden roller used for block printing fabric. Custom
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Print Roller Lamp
Print Roller Lamp
H 43 in W 19 in D 19 in
Nimbus Headboard in Rosebank Linen
By Ensemblier London
Located in Wantage, GB
: width 150cm, height approx 120cm Upholstery Fabric: Rosebank Hazleton House, Rose Carol, hand-blocked
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

Nimbus Headboard in Rosebank Linen
Nimbus Headboard in Rosebank Linen
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Memorial Textile, Washington & Franklin, President Presidential
Located in Acworth, GA
printing with wood blocks, instead of hand-painting them. This technique proved more economical. By the mid
Category

Antique 1790s British American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Indian Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block. Wood block print used to hand print textile. Chiseled by
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage wooden printing block from India, late 20th century. Measures" 7 by 6-1/2 inches. Wooden
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Wooden Printing Block from India, Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage wooden printing block from India, late 20th century. Measures" 7 by 6-1/2 inches. Wooden
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of five vintage hand carved wooden printing blocks from India with geometric designs. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Five Vintage Wooden Printing Blocks from India, Late 20th Century, India.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of five vintage hand carved wooden printing blocks from India with boteh or paisley designs
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Letterpress Printing Blocks Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wall sculpture composed of letterpress printing blocks, produced circa 1960's - 1970's
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Blocks Top on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers and copper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Console / Desk with Early 20th Century Printing Letters Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
typesetter tray with a variety of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wood and Steel Cabinets
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of A and B Cabinets with Doors made of French Art Deco Wooden Block Letters from a Printing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets

Pair of  Wood and Steel Cabinets
Pair of  Wood and Steel Cabinets
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
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Wooden Printing Block For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wooden printing block you’re looking for. A wooden printing block — often made from wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wooden printing block, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wooden printing block bearing hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wooden printing block over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wooden Printing Block?

Prices for a wooden printing block start at $78 and top out at $425 with the average selling for $228.
Questions About Wooden Printing Block
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.