How can I tell if a carousel horse is real?

Some telltale signs indicate if a carousel horse is a genuine antique. Most antiques are hollow, and all the body parts are permanently attached. Many modern carousel horses have detachable ears or tails. Because people looking at the carousel would only see the side facing out, most companies didn't pay to have both sides of the horse detailed — therefore, an authentic antique horse will likely only have carving and jewels on one side. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted carousel horses from some of the world’s top sellers.

Carousel Wooden

Carousel Pig

Karl Muller

German Carousel Horse

19th Century Carousel Animals

Carousel Figure

German Wood Sculpture

Hand Carved Wooden Horse

Carnival Horse

Carved and Painted Wooden Carousel Goat by E. Higareda

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Carved and Painted Wooden Carousel Goat by E. Higareda

By Higareda Brothers

Located in North Hollywood, CA

From the Higareda Brothers studios in Guadalajara, Mexico comes this ultra charming carved carousel

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Popey and Olive Oyl Carousel Sculptures by Bernard Kindt, Belgium , 1950s

Sold|~~$14,242~~

Wooden Popey and Olive Oyl Carousel Sculptures by Bernard Kindt, Belgium , 1950s

By Bernard Kindt

Located in Retie, BE

Popeye and olive Oyl carousel sculptures by Bernard Kindt. This awesome couple of comic characters

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany

Sold|~~$5,637~~

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner. A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Wooden Donkey Sculpture

Sold|~~$801~~

Wooden Donkey Sculpture

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage wooden donkey sculpture. This hand-painted wooden donkey or ass will look great in your

Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carousel Horse by Karl Müller Germany, Hand-Carved wood, Late 19th Cent

Sold|~~$8,901~~

Antique Carousel Horse by Karl Müller Germany, Hand-Carved wood, Late 19th Cent

Located in Retie, BE

Spectacular large Hand -Carved Wooden Carousel Horse made by the Sculptor Karl Müller, Moblitz

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Giraffe Sculpture Carnival Art Folk Art

Sold|~~$801~~

Wooden Giraffe Sculpture Carnival Art Folk Art

Located in Retie, BE

- Carnival Giraffe - Giraffe Sculpture - Wooden Giraffe - Carousel Animals - Fairground animals - Carousel

Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Elephant Sculpture, Carnival Art, Folk Art

Sold|~~$801~~

Wooden Elephant Sculpture, Carnival Art, Folk Art

Located in Retie, BE

Vintage wooden elephant sculpture. This hand-painted wooden elephant will look great in your

Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

1960s School Chart at the Fair by Rossignol

Sold|~~$231~~

1960s School Chart at the Fair by Rossignol

Located in Retie, BE

: merry-go-round or carousel with carousel horses, ride-on-pig wooden sculpture, carousel car, typical

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

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Carousel Wooden For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carousel wooden available at 1stDibs. Each carousel wooden for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carousel wooden, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each carousel wooden bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carousel wooden that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bernard Kindt and Hennecke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carousel Wooden?

Prices for a carousel wooden can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $735 and can go as high as $14,739, while the average can fetch as much as $3,795.

Questions About Carousel Wooden

How can I tell if a carousel horse is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some telltale signs indicate if a carousel horse is a genuine antique. Most antiques are hollow, and all the body parts are permanently attached. Many modern carousel horses have detachable ears or tails. Because people looking at the carousel would only see the side facing out, most companies didn't pay to have both sides of the horse detailed — therefore, an authentic antique horse will likely only have carving and jewels on one side. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted carousel horses from some of the world’s top sellers.