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Decorative Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood Printing Block, Vintage Stamp Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. A wooden model of Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass-produced using this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Cedar

Japanese Folk Art / Antique Wooden Carp / Hearth Tools / Wooden Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. I think the wood is zelkova. It is an item that you can enjoy Japanese folk art. How about a
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Other

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
all around the world, particularly in Germany. It is characterized by the use of small pieces of wood
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
dense triangle-work. Its original use remains unknown, perhaps it was a divination tool, a traveling
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, circa 1850
H 7.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
divination tool, a traveling game board, or a weight to hold open a scroll. A storied keepsake from the past
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
Chinese Folk Carved Panel, c. 1850
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
world, particularly in Germany. It is characterized by the use of small pieces of wood from cigar boxes
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Mirror, Wood

A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
outer part held the substance against a flat surface such as wood or marble whilst the other element
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Early 18th Century English Other Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Oak

Period French Louis XVI Giltwood Firescreen, circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
by a raised carving. These elements are surrounded by slightly spiral gadrooning. Beneath the crest
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Silk, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Renaissance Revival Fireplace Bellow with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
of the antique carvings combined with the marvelous patinas of the wood, the leather and the brass
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19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Brass

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood frame, and novel convertible design that allows
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Two Pre Inuit Thule Culture Bone Tool Handles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wood working tools, the handles once held Stone or, more rarely, Iron blades. The larger handle with
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17th Century Tribal Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Bone

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a classic and
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Painted Louis XV French Provincial Carved Wood Buffet
Located in Houston, US
. showing tool marks confirming its hand made origin. The buffet has an unusual placement of molded and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
Located in Milan, IT
17th century Guilloche frame in ebonized finish Wood, cm 89 x 79 Referable to the seventeenth
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17th Century Italian Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Wildebeest Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
of this piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship in carving and in application and tooling of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Gazelle Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
exceptional craftsmanship in carving and in application and tooling of leather, resulting in a realistic
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
. The 'auerhahn' (as it is called in Germany) not only is a very rare Black Forest carving to find, in
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Brass

Roman Gilt Wood & Sienna Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Hudson, NY
of carved and gilded wood the gilded surface and carving are all original. The carving and profile of
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Marble

Rare circa 1920 Original Black Forest Hand Carved Wood Watchman Lamp
By Black Forrest, Black Forest
Located in GB
hand carved Black Forest wood Drunk watchman floor or table top lamp There are multiple high
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Early 20th Century German George IV Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Sculpture Saint Crispin Lacquered and Engraved Wood, Italy \'700
Located in Milano, IT
carving and lacquering the wood in white and partially gilding it.
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Stone

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture center piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A
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19th Century French Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Metal

Antique French Carved Wood Wall Sculpture the Angelus by Jean Francois Millet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved wood wall sculpture the Angelus by Jean Francois Millet. Direct from
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Hardwood

1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Figural, Drawers. Carved Commode!!
Located in Austin, TX
for adult use and does not require any tools for installation. Featuring intricate carvings and a
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
leather top has tooled edges and compliments the wood tones beautifully. We have had this recently re
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1830s British William IV Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Brass, Iron

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees, terminating in claw and ball feet. The top has a
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Wood

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
H 30.71 in W 51.97 in D 27.17 in
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
markings, applied to the wood surface using a shark-tooth tool attached to a short wooden handle, signify
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18th Century Polynesian Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

French Orientalist Hand-Carved Camel Form Table w/ Square Gilt Bronze Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Impressive French Orientalist Hand-Carved and Hand-Tooled Camel Form Table
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Early 1900s French Moorish Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Bronze

Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Located in Yonkers, NY
be yours! The back is obviously unfinished, with traces of the carving tools. A string will allow the
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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Chip Work Mirror Folk Art
Located in Southampton, GB
or notch carving, the reclamation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and
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19th Century Central American Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Length : 39 cm Depth : 17 cm Limewood Important wood figure hollowed out in the back with a gouge
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16th Century Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
H 46.46 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Large 18th Century French Boiserie Overdoor Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
encompassed by wood frames adorned with lavish foliate carvings, beautifully painted in a soothing French gray
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Leather Top Writing Table
Located in London, GB
tooled, this has a polished back, so can be used as a free standing item. This has beautiful carving all
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1910s British Chippendale Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Writing Table
Antique Leather Top Writing Table
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Very Large Wooden Carved Bull Head from a Butchery ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Wood

"Faux Bamboo" Frame With Six English Botanical Prints By James Sowerby
Located in Prato, Tuscany
appearance of bamboo is created by using hard, durable woods such as maple or oak; carving tools are used to
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Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Wood, Paper

Danish 18th Century Gilded Freemason Guild Rococo Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic Rococo Ealdorman mirror, with incredible gilded carvings of carpenters tools. Made for or
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Green and Gilt Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
has wonderful gilt carvings of wheat amidst wreaths of foliage and farming tools. Elegant scrolls with
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
wonderful twisted carving and the cabriole feet are beautifully scrolled. This has an inset gold tooled
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Girandole Mirrors Attributed to Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Essex, MA
, Thomas Johnson Incredible carving of realistic flora and fauna. Seated Shepherdesses with carved lambs
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Correspondence Cabinet, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of storage compartments Inset green leather skiver with gold tooling in original order Field panel
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Tea Basket
Located in Somis, CA
. It was an essential tool in the 19th century when kitchen was far from the living room. This
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Carving Tools

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Tea Basket
Chinese Antique Tea Basket
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Pair of 19th C Inuit Male Statues carved in Walrus Tusk
Located in brussel, BE
This pair is a fine example of ivory carving done by Inuit natives; Native Americans who live
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19th Century Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Organic Material

Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
pointed caps and carrying garden tools, typically between one and two feet tall and used in Europe as
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Terracotta

Late George IV/Early William IV Oak Drum Table (by Gillows)
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine late George IV/early William IV oak rent or drum table with the original finely tooled
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1830s Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Oak

18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comes from years of taking care of the wood by waxing it often. The original hand-tooled leather has
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of
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1860s English Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Walnut

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
ranging from farm help to wood carving, carriage building, tinsmithing, and harness making. While an
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Beginning at the age of ten, A. C. Hobbs worked at a variety of jobs ranging from farm help to wood carving
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1880s Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Mahogany

19th Century French Oak Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror with Gardening Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
preferred wood of Louis XVI craftsmen. Carving such detail from oak takes more time, patience, and skill
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Glass, Oak

18th Century Carved Giltwood Shelf / Wall Bracket / Architectural Corbel
Located in Madrid, ES
, the wood shows the tool marks of skilled hand-carving, and multi-layers of gilt paint are visible
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Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the age of ten, A. C. Hobbs worked at a variety of jobs ranging from farm help to wood carving
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Mahogany, Satinwood

"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
sculptor, Zorach's first sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife
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1920s American Modern Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Plaster

Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Walnut wood, original keys and keyholes Around the middle of the 16th century the conception and
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Walnut

Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
H 82.29 in W 72.45 in D 27.96 in
Brooklyn Waterfront
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Flanagan (a sculptor notable for his use of direct carving) Harry Gottlieb (a notable social realist and
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1920s American Modern Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Lithograph

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot
By Roger Godchaux
Located in West Hollywood, CA
above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Stone, Bronze

Rare Mahogany Folio Document Cabinet by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
merge the different mediums of wood carving, bronze and marquetry into a dynamic unified whole
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Carving Tools

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Bronze

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Antique Wood Carving Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique wood carving tools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood carving tools — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Antique wood carving tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique wood carving tools bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique wood carving tools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maple & Co., François Linke and Druce & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Wood Carving Tools?

Prices for antique wood carving tools start at $295 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $3,450.
Questions About Antique Wood Carving Tools
  • 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.