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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
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden frog made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive 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
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 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
Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
: Wood
Color: Silver
Art Subjects: Abstract
Period: 1940s
Styles: Art Deco, Industrial
Item Type
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large 1940s Carved Wood Folk Art Rooster
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large 1940s carved wood folk art rooster from a Southampton, NY estate.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Console, planter, Sculpture, wabi-sabi, Decorative item, Rustic, Artwork, 1940's, France;
What
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses .
hand carved.
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Timber Rabbit Poly Chromed Carved Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art timber rabbit, circa 1940s, Canadian. Long ears with folded arms with a Picasso style head
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar Wood Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1496 Pair Wabi Sabi Cedar wood sculptures
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Hippopotamus 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese hippopotamus figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 5.32 in W 6.89 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wolf figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
It
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 4.53 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Antique Wild Boar 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese boar figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
Oversized Antique Chinese Cork Diorama, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful oversized antique Chinese cork asian garden diorama from the 1940s.
Stamp of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'
Located in London, GB
Carved buffalo horn tattoo ink pot from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1940s-1950s) on a modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
Japanese Gilt Wood Panel Deer at the Base of Mount Fuji
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1262 Japanese gilt wood panel deer at the base of mount Fuji.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage American Carved wood Folk Art Bison Native Decorative Antiques Décor
Located in London, GB
carving of a Bison in heavy wood
Vintage Circa 1940`s or earlier
Condition Good
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Monumental 23" Antique Chinese Gilt Wood Budai Hotai Buddha On Lotus Seat c.1940
Located in Richmond, CA
A monumental sized (H:42") vintage Chinese gilt wood carved Budai (Hotai) Buddha lacquered and gilt
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
H 23 in W 17 in D 16 in
Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1940s-1950s.
Handmade by Japanese artisans from
Category
Vintage 1950s Asian Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of the neck in Chinese characters. It is from the 40's.
Category
Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25" high.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects.
Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edg...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Cigar Store Statue, Half and Half Pipe Mixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cigar store red wood statue titled Half and Half, Pipe Mixture. Statue is half man and half woman
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen
Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who traveled to Asia in the 1940s-1970s purchasing
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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It is a great example of the Tramp Art style, an art movement popular between the 1870s and the 1940s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
example of the Tramp Art style, an art movement popular between the 1870s and the 1940s all around the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 20.13 in W 17 in D 5.25 in
Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen
Brilliant Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Design
Japan, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror with Foliage Carvings, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Starburst sunburst mirorr, carved wood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s
Elegant leafed starburst sunburst
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Stool With Carvings Of Farmer With Alpaca From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
, but also a work of art that brings character and history to any room. The carvings add a unique charm
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Other Stools
Materials
Wood
1940's Hollywood Regency Wood Fretted Faux Bamboo Accent/ Side Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Wood Fretted Faux Bamboo Accent/ Side Table. The carving is amazing
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Female Carving
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Carving of a female head.
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Busts
Materials
Wood
1940s Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Gilt Wood Coffer/ Bench
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and compact mid-century red lacquer carved gilt wood bench with plenty of
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Spanish Colonial Side Table Gueridon in Carved Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table with iron scroll details. Spain, 1940s
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
1940's Hollywood Regency / Traditional style Side Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency/ Traditional Style. Cube Form Side/ Accent Table. White color and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ornamentations on the design; the shape of the two splats on the back, the carved stretchers and carving on the
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
1940's Traditional style Carved Giltwood / Gesso Wall Mirror
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940s Traditional style Carved and Giltwood/ Gesso Wall Mirror. Classic carving. Wheat detail
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Solid Wood Side Table with Column Base, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
historic and modern at the same time. The design is reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt’s 1940s French table
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Parcel-Gilt Mirror with COA from James Archer Abbott, 1940's
By Stéphane Boudin, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Described in James Archer's letter:
"The exceptional c. 1940-1950 Chinoiserie-style lacquered frame with
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
H 60.25 in W 32 in D 2.5 in
Chaim Gross, Ballerina on Unicycle, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, circa 1940s
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
, as well.
A beautifully carved modernist wood sculpture by well known and highly collectible New
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
American, Art Deco Large Brass Table Lamp With Organic Carvings
Located in London, GB
boasts delicate flower and butterflies’ carvings, the neck of the lamp shows three brass butterflies in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s Hollywood Regench Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench Chinoiserie/Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Chinoiserie/ Asian Carved and Ebonized Wood Sitting Bench. Amazing carving. Please look
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Wood
H 41 in W 27 in D 51 in
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
covered in fabric, the tufted backseat adorned with buttons in a diamond shape to the decorative carvings
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite patinated Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s, showcasing the timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charles Dudouyt easy chairs, straw and wood, France, 1940s, set of two.
Recalling the turned chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Danish Wooden Tripod Milking Stool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design is simple, yet stylish, letting the natural beauty of beech wood and simple artistry be in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
, beautifully accentuating the natural grain of the wood and creating a soft, textured effect that adds depth
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Carving William Pellicone
Located in Surfside, FL
William Pellicone (American 1915-2004)
Mixed media, pyrography, oil on wood carving painting
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich.
Splendid craftmanship in the wood carving.
Very sturdy seating.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas.
Crafted from hand carved wood with caned
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Four Gump's 1940s, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
With excellent patina and carving, these four lacquered and gilt Chinese inspired armchairs were
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s wood carving for your home. A 1940s wood carving — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 253 variations of the antique or vintage 1940s wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s wood carving made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Dudouyt, Thonet and Elena Salmistraro produced versions that are worth a look.
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A 1940s wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $230,000.
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- 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 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 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.
- 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 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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