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What kind of wood are carousel horses made of?
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New carousel horses are made out of tropical wood, like Phillipine mahogany. Older antique carousel figures were carved out of basswood, pine and poplar. You’ll find a variety of carousel-inspired artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Small Carved Wood Carousel Horse on Brass Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique vintage wood carousel horse on later custom made brass stand.
Expertly carved with
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Child’s Wood Carousel Horse with Polychrome, Mohair, and Horse Hair, c. 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and colorful circa 1920 antique child’s wood carousel horse with polychrome finish
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Carnival Art
Materials
Brass, Metal
Americana Folk-Art Carved and Paint Decorated Wood Carousel Horse
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk-Art carved and paint decorated wood childs carousel horse:
Mounted on metal pole
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner.
A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890.
The
Category
Antique 1890s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique, circa 1890s, German hand carved and painted wood carousel horse carnival fair ride
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Statues
Materials
Wood
