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Sculpture Dancer Hagenauer Austria Carved Wood Brass circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, the Werkstaette Hagenauer is rightfully among the most important Austrian Arts & Crafts manufacturers
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Austrian Carved Wood Vases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A beautiful pair of 19th century carved wood black forest hunting scene, shaped glass flower vases
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Black Forest Carved Wood w Original Fabric Side Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These side chairs are magnificent example of Southern Germany/ Austrian carved wood with amazing
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Side Chairs
Materials
Brocade, Fruitwood
Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell, with Scotty dog Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Really beautiful Austrian inkwell. Hand carved and with lovely Scottish Terrier wich glass eyes in
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Brienz wood carved Handheld Mirror, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful hand mirror is antique, old and beautiful.
It was made from carved wood in the quiet
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Hollywood Regency More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Wood Rock Wren Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3 in W 3.13 in D 3.25 in
18th Century Austrian Carved and Chalkpaint Wood Alter Sticks with Circular Tops
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of three antique Austrian 18th century chalk painted candlesticks. A pair and a taller one
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 10.25 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Two Chamois Taxidermy Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
mounted on traditional Black Forest carved wooden plaques. Originating from Austria, these trophies
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Antler, Wood
H 9.45 in W 5.32 in D 6.89 in
Black Forest Brienz wood carved Monastery Work Wall Decor, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful wall decoration item is antique, old and beautiful.
It was made from carved wood
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Hollywood Regency Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 15.63 in W 10.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Walking Stick, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved dog head walking stick cane. Manufactured in the Black Forest or Brienz Area
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 35.25 in W 1.25 in D 2.88 in
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
By Ernst Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
A handcarved wooden
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Cane Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Oriole Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bullfinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.88 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Goldfinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.88 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Chaffinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.63 in W 4.38 in D 3.38 in
Goldfinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.75 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 6.63 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 6.63 in W 4.13 in D 3.75 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.38 in W 3.88 in D 2 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.88 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 2.38 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.63 in
Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.63 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 7.63 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 7.13 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian late 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.38 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.88 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.38 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Western Yellow Wagtail Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 6 in D 2.63 in
Yellowthrows Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 6 in D 4 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Man Holding a Beer Stein, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of a beer drinking man, 20th century Austria, he is holding his stein in one hand and
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 15.25 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in
Three Chamois Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three antique Austrian Alps Chamois antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Stunning Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 36.25 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 4.38 in D 2.75 in
Great Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 6 in W 2.38 in D 3.38 in
Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austrian Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Austrian deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. We believe its
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
H 12.75 in W 7.25 in D 6.25 in
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.25 in W 4.13 in D 2 in
Two Goldfinch Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird in Birdcage Austria 1920s Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood birds mounted in a birdcage for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 7.75 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Dove Pigeon Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 11.38 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 9.63 in D 12.38 in
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 23.75 in W 12.25 in D 13 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.75 in
Swallow Nest Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, cute Austrian piece from the early 20th century. Birds carved from wood, polychrome
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5 in W 6 in D 3.63 in
Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two antique Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
H 16 in W 7.13 in D 7.75 in
19th Century Austrian Gilt Wood Hand Carved Mirror with Console Table
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century gilt wood mantel mirror in good condition recently repainted with gold finish. It
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Carved Wood Austrian Biedermeier Style Secretaire Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Austrian secretaire from the 20th century. Biedermeier style furniture elegantly inlaid, veneered
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Austrian Carved & Hollowed Out Exotic Woods Table Lamp C1939
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved exotic all wood (bese & shade) table lamp from Austrian art Deco era. Shade
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Austrian Secessionist Brass Carved Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful antique box from the Vienna Secession period. Adorned with elegant carved
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Golden Pheasant Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 3.25 in
Two Roe Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
H 7.25 in W 6.13 in D 1.75 in
A Pair of Linden Wood Austrian Angels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved in linden wood, this pair of Austrian Baroque angels epitomizes the dynamic
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror or Trumeau Mirror Austria, circa 1795
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique gilt carved wood wall mirror or trumeau mirror Austria circa 1795.
The high- quality and
Category
Antique 1790s Austrian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 34.26 in W 19.89 in D 1.58 in
Unique and antique Austrian floor lamp stand, carved and turned : solid oak wood
Located in Landshut, BY
the late 1860s or early 1870s, is exquisitely carved and turned.
The structural composition of the
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
H 65.36 in Dm 14.97 in
19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
This is a very unusual piece of folk
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful rustic hand carved Black Forest Wall Mirror from Austria, circa 1870. This so-called
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Austrian Landscape and Carved Wood Frame Oil on Linen 1905 Goetheanum Designer
Located in Soquel, CA
Austria Landscape and wood Carved Frame Oil on Linen 1905
Historically significant wood work and
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Oil
H 18 in W 10.063 in D 0.5 in
Rustic Tramp Art Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive rustic Tramp Art wall mirror out of Austria from the period around 1830 - one of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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Austrian Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Austrian carved wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bone and antler, every Austrian carved wood was constructed with great care. Find 395 options for an antique or vintage Austrian carved wood now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Austrian carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Austrian carved wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Austrian carved wood over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Austrian Carved Wood?
An Austrian carved wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,685, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $348,500.
Questions About Austrian Carved Wood
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
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