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Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890
A fine wood carving relief depicting a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
daruma, the size of the palm of your hand, it has a unique presence.
This is a very rare wood carving
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 5.71 in W 4.53 in D 4.73 in
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made from a large cedar tree.
It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving.
This large
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
No Reserve
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint
This is a fine example that I have
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11.62 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small antique wood carving of a bear on all fours, Black Forest region, nicely modeled, circa
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
fire.
It is a very beautiful wood carving with a black tinge.
The expression of a smiling face is very
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
accidents.
The wood carving is very beautiful with a black tinge.
The smiling expression on the face is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
exquisite piece, laden with cultural significance, boasts an arresting blend of red and black colors
Category
Antique 19th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
is imbued with deep spiritual symbolism. The audacious color scheme of black and red elevates the
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 101 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
Category
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 10.25 in W 2 in D 3.25 in
Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.63 in W 5.63 in D 3.75 in
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 1.38 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
charming antique bear motif wood box would be a wonderful addition to a collection of fine Black Forest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 5.5 in
1970s Black Walnut Abstract Bird Wood Sculpture
Located in Esperance, NY
exquisite detail, this Black Walnut Abstract Bird Sculpture possesses a one-of-a-kind design that is both
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black for the eyes and a nicely distressed patina
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
Located in Brecht, BE
A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.38 in
Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 1.75 in
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 5.38 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
of its cultural heritage. The sculpture is further enhanced by faint traces of black and red
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 44 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
high forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black and
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 45 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Painted Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with traces of black and red polychromy
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity figure crafted with gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 28.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
four legs has black painted toes. Its long tail has a black end. The lion's main is black and its mouth
Category
Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful hand-carved horse is riding and performing tricks. The Folk Art carving is unsigned
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 19th century, possibly earlier, wood carved monks, largely intact, with painted eyes
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood black and white toned slab. This can also be used to elevate a wooden side
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Petrified Wood, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Armis II Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
piece is offered in a total-black look, a dye with a subtle sheen for the wood, and an oxide finish for
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Armis I Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
pin base fitted to a piece of weathered chestnut dyed in black. Its dynamic shape, intriguing
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black forest carved owl
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest carved owl
Realistically-carved pinewood carving of an owl. Opening lid at top and pin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This sublime sculpture made from a piece of weathered chestnut wood celebrates the authentic
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
A Black Forest thermometer with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty of the wood. Set on a modern black metal stand. Measures: 63" high x 22 x 22 x base 16" x
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket
This is a beautifully carved piece, depicting 2
Set of Three Historical Dragon Head Wood Beams
Located in Berghuelen, DE
This set of three antique massive dragon head wood beams comes from a Bavarian half-timber house in
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Eric Tardif 'Bird' Walnut Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Eric Tardif (Canadian, b. 1965) bent walnut wood sculpture of an abstracted crane bird with brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
reinterpreted in a purely decorative version, the pieces of wood are accented with an elegant black dye that
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Linguat I Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
bases in a black oxide finish sustain the dyed-black boards, distinguished by natural fissures
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India.
Large and heavy wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Black Forest limewood carving of family cottage
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood.
The dolls have a simple trunk as
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle in three dimensions.
Cow and goats under a
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner
A great piece, an original brazier to keep
Category
Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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An assortment of black wood carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 278 antique and vintage black wood carvings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Black wood carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Black wood carvings bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Black Forest, Omnibus Design and Andrianna Shamaris produced popular black wood carvings that are worth a look.
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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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