What is a Paete wood carving?

A 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?

Jepara 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?

A 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?

Japanese 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 are the types of wood carving?

There 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 carved wood art called?

What 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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

In 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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

What 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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

To 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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

The 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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

In 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 are carved wood figures in African art?

Carved 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.

Brazilian Wood Carving

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark

H 9.5 in W 8 in D 3 in

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

hand in script, as observed on the outer front edge of the case which reads....“While deep in the woods

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger

H 11.75 in W 16 in D 7 in

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Black, Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this iconic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of wood in Black designed by Jose

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Black, Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil

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H 14.57 in W 35.04 in D 23.23 in

Rococó Dresser: handcarved in Brazil in Red cedar wood

By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Located in Jundiaí, SP

piece with a timeless design that values the Brazilian artisanal work. Carving wood is to transform it

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2010s Brazilian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Rococó Dresser: handcarved in Brazil in Red cedar wood

H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in

Rococó Tray: handcarved in Brazil in Red cedar wood

By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Located in Jundiaí, SP

recovers, through the art of carving, the influence of the Rococo period in Brazil. Volutes, acanthus

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2010s Brazilian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Mirror

Rococó Tray: handcarved in Brazil in Red cedar wood

H 1.58 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

Vintage Chinese Bench with Double-Sided Carving and Brazilian Cowhide Cushion

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We love the richness of the mahogany colored cowhide together with the red-toned wood of this

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Benches

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Cowhide

Vintage Chinese Bench with Double-Sided Carving and Brazilian Cowhide Cushion

H 24.5 in W 75 in D 16.5 in

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Citrine Cluster and Brazilian Wood

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

wood, and it was all handcrafted, from the wiring to the wood carving. Please check the pictures to

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Citrine Cluster and Brazilian Wood

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H 7 in W 8 in D 7 in

Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait

Located in Surfside, FL

in 1960. With a calling common to wood sculptors –which began with his primary school carving

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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Florencio Gelabert
Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait, 1979

H 23 in W 4 in D 4 in

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Amethyst Cluster and Brazilian Wood

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Brazilian wood, and it was all handcrafted, from the wiring to the wood carving. Please check the pictures

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2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Bespoke Table Lamp with a AAA Amethyst Cluster and Brazilian Wood

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H 7 in W 8 in D 7 in

Custom-Made Table Lamp with a AAA Amethyst Cluster and Brazilian Wood

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

and ethically sourced Brazilian wood, and it was all handcrafted, from the wiring to the wood carving

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Custom-Made Table Lamp with a AAA Amethyst Cluster and Brazilian Wood

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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & mint faux leather by Jose Zanine

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

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H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 23.6 in

José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

began carving solid furniture from local woods like pequi, acajou and vinhático. Characterized by a

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Wood

José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s

H 27.17 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Utrecht, NL

Development of the Application of Brazilian Woods (DAM), in an effort to educate and attempt to reverse the

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s

H 31.89 in W 24.61 in D 34.26 in

Set of Solid wooden Brutalist end tables, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

Set of beautiful rustic end tables in very good condition. These tables were produced in Brazil in

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Solid wooden Brutalist end tables, Brazil, 1960s

H 16.93 in Dm 32.29 in

Midcentury Armchair in Wood & Green Faux Leather Jose Zanine Caldas c1950 Brazil

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this gorgeous and super comfortable Mid-century Armchair in Wood & Green Faux

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Armchair in Wood & Green Faux Leather Jose Zanine Caldas c1950 Brazil

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H 33.5 in W 22.8 in D 29.5 in

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

conservation, Caldas founded the Foundation Center for the Development of the Application of Brazilian Woods

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

H 33.86 in W 20.67 in D 20.87 in

Halo Vase IV, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine

By Fernanda Maleski, Tiago Datti

Located in Curitiba, BR

object itself. The sculpted shapes, coupled with hand-carving, showcase an artistic care beyond

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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Halo Vase IV, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine

H 18.11 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in

Halo Vase III, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine

By Fernanda Maleski, Tiago Datti

Located in Curitiba, BR

object itself. The sculpted shapes, coupled with hand-carving, showcase an artistic care beyond

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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Halo Vase III, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine

H 17.32 in W 7.48 in D 4.33 in

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

for the Development of the Application of Brazilian Woods. With this foundation Caldas fought against

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful chair with arms produced in Brazil in the 1950s with a high quality wood called "peroba

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro

H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass finish, Jean Gillon, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

joints, the wood carving, the smooth curves in the drawers, even the hidden toothpick support legs are

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass finish, Jean Gillon, 1960s

H 32.7 in W 102.4 in D 18.5 in

José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

The “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine Caldas. Made of

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960

H 33.5 in W 33 in D 34 in

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

conservation, Caldas founded the Foundation Center for the Development of the Application of Brazilian Woods

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood

H 15.56 in W 37.8 in D 30.32 in

1950s Brazilian Modern Dry Bar in Hardwood by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this Brazilian modern dry bar, designed by Jose Zanine Caldas in the fifties, is

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1950s Brazilian Modern Dry Bar in Hardwood by Jose Zanine Caldas

H 33.5 in W 27.6 in D 13.8 in

Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or Earlier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

in: Hjalmar Stolpe, Amazon Indian designs from Brazilian and Guianan wood carvings, New York, Dover

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Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Native American Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or Earlier

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H 16.54 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Caldas during his time as the lead designer of “Moveis Artisticos Z''. The frame is in a noble wood frame

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas

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H 26.5 in W 14 in D 16 in

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Utrecht, NL

Application of Brazilian Woods (DAM), in an effort to educate and attempt to reverse the rampant destruction

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s

H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in

Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood

By Estudio Camarotti

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Mundaú tray, made of Imbuia wood, is an excellent choice to place on top of a sideboard or

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood

H 1.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Table, Centre, Library, Desk, 17 Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Brazil, Rosewood

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

dating from the second half of the 17th century. Made from Brazilian rosewood imported from Portugal’s

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Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Table, Centre, Library, Desk, 17 Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Brazil, Rosewood

H 33.47 in W 63.78 in D 35.04 in

Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood

By Estudio Camarotti

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Mundaú tray, made of Imbuia wood, is an excellent choice to place on top of a sideboard or

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Mundaú Tray Table in Solid Wood

H 1.38 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

"Large Head with Horns - Nigerian, Ekoi People, " Carved Wood created circa 1950

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This carving is of a large head with three horns. This piece is made of wood and skin by the Ekoi

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1950s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

"Large Head with Horns - Nigerian, Ekoi People, " Carved Wood created circa 1950, circa 1950

H 23 in W 22 in D 6.5 in

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Large and rare tray in Wenge designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wenge

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard

H 2.5 in W 25.75 in D 11 in

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Large and rare ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Wenge

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

H 12.5 in Dm 7 in

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Dansk, circa 1960s. The box is made of palisander or rosewood (same family of wood) that was part of

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Palisander

Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Cavas Collection - Side Table by Pedro Ávila

Located in São Paulo, BR

This piece is the result of a sequence of manual carving exercises in pine trunks. The diameter of

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cavas Collection - Side Table by Pedro Ávila

H 20.47 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in

Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Large tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Wenge

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wenge

Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard

H 1.5 in Dm 15.75 in

German Expressionist Hand Carved Colored Original Wood Pane Art Israeli Bezalel

By Jacob Steinhardt

Located in Surfside, FL

This is original hand carved wood carving used to produce a woodcut print. Hand colored with

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Woodcut

Jacob Steinhardt
German Expressionist Hand Carved Colored Original Wood Pane Art Israeli Bezalel , 1965

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.1 in

Afinco Collection, Low Asparagus Green Wooden Stool

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, sensitivity takes shape. The craft of wood carving tells the story of the manual art of joinery. The making

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Low Asparagus Green Wooden Stool

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H 13.78 in Dm 14.57 in

Afinco Collection, Wooden Bench

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, sensitivity takes shape. The craft of wood carving tells the story of the manual art of joinery. The making

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Wooden Bench

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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in

Afinco Collection, Low Terracotta Wooden Stool

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, sensitivity takes shape. The craft of wood carving tells the story of the manual art of joinery. The making

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Low Terracotta Wooden Stool

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H 13.78 in Dm 14.57 in

Afinco Collection, Tall Off-White Wooden Stool

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, sensitivity takes shape. The craft of wood carving tells the story of the manual art of joinery. The making

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Tall Off-White Wooden Stool

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H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in

Afinco Collection, Tall Military Green Wooden Stool

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

, sensitivity takes shape. The craft of wood carving tells the story of the manual art of joinery. The making

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Afinco Collection, Tall Military Green Wooden Stool

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H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

mohair, lacquered wood, Brazil, circa 1950 This armchair is designed by the esteemed Brazilian designer

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair

H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

born on the southern coast of Bahia in Brazil. At age twenty, he opened an architectural scale model

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

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H 23.6 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in

Unique José  Zanine Caldas 'Denuncia' Hand Carved Dining Table

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Application of Brazilian Woods. With this foundation Caldas fought against the destruction of the rainforests

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unique José  Zanine Caldas 'Denuncia' Hand Carved Dining Table

H 28.35 in Dm 51.19 in

Lava Side Table by Pedro Ávila

Located in São Paulo, BR

he co-founded Estúdio Orth, a design studio in Brazil where he also created a few pieces of furniture

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Lava Side Table by Pedro Ávila

H 17.71 in W 14.56 in D 16.53 in

José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

conservation, Caldas founded the Foundation Center for the Development of the Application of Brazilian Woods

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console

H 31.3 in W 47.45 in D 18.51 in

Sculptural Amethyst Crystal Table Lamp Bespoke Made with a World-Class Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Brazilian wood, and it was all handcrafted, from the wiring to the wood carving. Please check the pictures

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2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Amethyst

Sculptural Amethyst Crystal Table Lamp Bespoke Made with a World-Class Amethyst

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H 9 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

Portuguese CANAPE, PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS and PAIR OF CHAIRS 19th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

CANAPE PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS AND PAIR OF CHAIRS Portuguese from the 19th century, in Brazilian

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Portuguese CANAPE, PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS and PAIR OF CHAIRS 19th Century

H 48.82 in W 55.52 in D 26.78 in

19th Century Portuguese Canape

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat. Dim.: 98

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

19th Century Portuguese Canape

H 38.59 in W 68.51 in D 21.26 in

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Ferndale, MI

, Brazil, British Honduras and East Africa for the world's rarest, most exotic woods. He has made the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket

H 19 in Dm 8.5 in

George IV Carved Goncalo Alves Library or Sofa Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

distinctively marked Brazilian goncalo alves; of end support form, rising from a scrolled slab base, adorned

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

George IV Carved Goncalo Alves Library or Sofa Table

H 29 in W 49 in D 26 in

21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

was born. Portuguese decorative art is rich in examples from carving to azulejo to painting. It

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles

H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

wife set sail from Cardiff for America. While in America he saw a German carving machine which produced

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Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

H 109 in W 46 in D 45 in

Rosewood Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchairs No 62, Denmark, 1960's

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

armchairs are made of solid of high quality Brazilian rosewood so they are very sturdy and heavy. Brazilian

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rosewood Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchairs No 62, Denmark, 1960's

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in

21st Century Frida Cabinet, Rosewood and Ash Inlay, Made in Italy by Hebanon

By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

, the wood essences used are Brazilian rosewood and black ebony. The legs are black lacquered wood and

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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

21st Century Frida Cabinet, Rosewood and Ash Inlay, Made in Italy by Hebanon

H 75.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in

2 Amaizing Mirrors Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Mirrors, 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: wood and mirror Style: Art Nouveau Country: France The

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

2 Amaizing Mirrors Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Mirrors, 1900, France

H 82.68 in W 1.19 in D 43.31 in

Set of Four Portuguese Armchairs from the 18th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four armchairs Portuguese from the 18th Century, in chestnut and Brazilian rosewood wood

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut

Set of Four Portuguese Armchairs from the 18th Century

H 49.22 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

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Brazilian Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Brazilian wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and rosewood, every Brazilian wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage Brazilian wood carving now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Brazilian wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian wood carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Baroque and folk art styles are sought with frequency. José Zanine Caldas, Dansk Designs and Jens Harald Quistgaard each produced at least one beautiful Brazilian wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brazilian Wood Carving?

A Brazilian wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,550, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $31,402.

Questions About Brazilian Wood Carving

What is a Paete wood carving?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Jepara 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese 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 are the types of wood carving?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There 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 carved wood art called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
What 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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In 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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
What 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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To 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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The 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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In 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 are carved wood figures in African art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Carved 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.