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Set of Large Spanish Carved Wood Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Set of Large Spanish Carved Wood Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Set of Large Spanish Carved Wood Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A set of five circa 1940's Spanish carved wood chandeliers with original beads and canopy. Sold

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Vintage Nightstand, End Table, Gothic Revival, Spanish, Carved Wood
Vintage Nightstand, End Table, Gothic Revival, Spanish, Carved Wood

Vintage Nightstand, End Table, Gothic Revival, Spanish, Carved Wood

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Nightstand, End Table, Gothic Revival, Spanish, Carved Wood, Ornate This vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Carved Wood Cabinet
Antique Spanish Carved Wood Cabinet

Antique Spanish Carved Wood Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Spanish circa 1920s carved wood cabinet with 2 drawers and 2 doors. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Carved Wood Lattice Rustic Doors, Pair
Spanish Carved Wood Lattice Rustic Doors, Pair

Spanish Carved Wood Lattice Rustic Doors, Pair

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Spanish 19th century cupboard rustic doors with lattice and carved panels, early 19th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Spanish Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer and Iron Hardware
Spanish Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer and Iron Hardware

Spanish Carved Wood Side Table with Drawer and Iron Hardware

Located in Doylestown, PA

Spanish Colonial style side table with drawer and iron hardware, Spain, 1930s. A wonderful table

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valenti, 1920s
Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valenti, 1920s

Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valenti, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish console table designed by Valenti, crafted in finely carved wood. The piece

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif
Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif

Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

theatrical pair of mid-20th century carved wood wall shelves made in Spain, featuring draped swag

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Regency Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Wood Console
Spanish Wood Console

Spanish Wood Console

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's Spanish carved wood console with foliage motif. Measurements: Height: 31" Length: 43

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

collection Spanish Carved Wood Table // Spanish Coffee Table // 1950s Kidney Table // 1950s Tripod Table

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Geometric-Carved Wall Panel- Would Make a Great Headboard!
Spanish Geometric-Carved Wall Panel- Would Make a Great Headboard!

Spanish Geometric-Carved Wall Panel- Would Make a Great Headboard!

Located in Atlanta, GA

A single Spanish carved-wood wall panel from the early 19th century. This antique wall decoration

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table
19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table

19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A custom coffee table with a 19th century Spanish carved-wood trough top. This unique table has

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed sculpture and altar of Saint Isidore, Patron of

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer
18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer

18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood occasional table with drawer from the 18th century. This antique table from

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain
19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style, Spain

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Rustic 19th C. Spanish Cabinet with Original Hardware
Rustic 19th C. Spanish Cabinet with Original Hardware

Rustic 19th C. Spanish Cabinet with Original Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood tall cabinet with two doors from the 19th century. This antique armoire from

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Uniquely Carved Whimsical Spanish Wood Chest Raised on Trestle Legs
Uniquely Carved Whimsical Spanish Wood Chest Raised on Trestle Legs

Uniquely Carved Whimsical Spanish Wood Chest Raised on Trestle Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood two drawer chest console from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century
Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century

Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 18th Century Spanish carved-wood polychromed sculpture of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some restoration as some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Spanish Baroque estipite, Column Sculpture , carved and gilded wood
Spanish Baroque estipite, Column Sculpture , carved and gilded wood

Spanish Baroque estipite, Column Sculpture , carved and gilded wood

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind carved and gilded wood sculptural work that was part of an outstanding Spanish

Category

Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some restoration as some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some restoration as some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

18th C. Spanish Table with a Wavy X-Stretcher at Underside
18th C. Spanish Table with a Wavy X-Stretcher at Underside

18th C. Spanish Table with a Wavy X-Stretcher at Underside

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood occasional table from the 18th century. This antique table from Spain has a

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style
19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

19th Century Wooden Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century double front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot
Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot

Queen Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Spanish Rococo Style Bed with Ball & Claw Foot

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Tiverton, RI

This limited edition Queen Sized Spanish Rococo style bed is hand-carved with a unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Amazing Spanish Baroque Pietà in Polychrome Wood with Silver Crown, 18th Century
Amazing Spanish Baroque Pietà in Polychrome Wood with Silver Crown, 18th Century

Amazing Spanish Baroque Pietà in Polychrome Wood with Silver Crown, 18th Century

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Madrid, ES

-format Spanish Pietà, carved in wood and polychromed, datable to the late 18th century. The Virgin of

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood
18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Spanish Silvered Gilt Carved Wood Mirror
Spanish Silvered Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

Spanish Silvered Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

Foliage Floral Petite Wall Mirror, Carved Wood, Silver Leaf. A lovely hand carved small mirror with

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Gueridon End / Side Table
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Gueridon End / Side Table

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Gueridon End / Side Table

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand-carved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table standing on tripod base. Spain, 1940s

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Baroque Fratino Table in Carved Walnut Wood
Spanish Baroque Fratino Table in Carved Walnut Wood

Spanish Baroque Fratino Table in Carved Walnut Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

carved lyre-leg walnut wood Fratino trestle table with iron stretchers. This gorgeous Fratino table

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Wall Coat Rack  in Carved Wood
Spanish Colonial Wall Coat Rack  in Carved Wood

Spanish Colonial Wall Coat Rack in Carved Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcarved pine wood wall coat rack, 3 hangers, Spain, 1940s. This eye-catching coat rack has 3

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Abstract Geometric Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, 1970s
Spanish Abstract Geometric Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, 1970s

Spanish Abstract Geometric Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Houston, TX

This striking geometric abstract sculpture, believed to be Spanish and dating to the 1970s, is hand

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Spanish Conquistador Carved Wood Figure
18th Century, Spanish Conquistador Carved Wood Figure

18th Century, Spanish Conquistador Carved Wood Figure

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Spanish Conquistador carved wood figure. 18th century Carved and painted wood Spanish

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.

By NONO

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups

Located in Stamford, CT

are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape

Category

Antique 1790s Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Wood Stool or Small Side Table, Spain, 1940s This eye-catching Spanish Revival wood stool

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End / Side Table, Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Gueridon End / Side Table, Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End / Side Table, Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

hand carved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table standing on tripod base. Spain, 1940s

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Colonial Three-Tier Wall Shelf in Pine Wood, 1940s Three Levels. The upper lever is

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood
18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Solid Wood Stool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Solid Wood Stool

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Solid Wood Stool

Located in Herentals, BE

craftsmanship and natural materials. Hand-carved from solid wood, the generously thick seat features softly

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood
Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood

Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Colonial Wood Two Tier Corner Wall Shelf, 1940s Hand-carved pine spice rack or small corner

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column
18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish hand-carved fluted wood column.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1950s
Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1950s

Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Wood Tripod Stool / End or Side Table, Spain, 1940s-1950s The top has scalloped carving

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood
Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood

Spanish Colonial Gueridon End or Side Table in Carved Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand carved pine wood gueridon table or occassional table standing on tripod base. Spain, 1940s

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Blunderbuss Shape Drinks Side Table in Carved Wood
Spanish Colonial Blunderbuss Shape Drinks Side Table in Carved Wood

Spanish Colonial Blunderbuss Shape Drinks Side Table in Carved Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Blunderbuss Shape Drinks Side Table in Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s Rare find. Hand carved pine wood

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish Baroque Carved gilded wood Fragment of altarpiece
Spanish Baroque Carved gilded wood Fragment of altarpiece

Spanish Baroque Carved gilded wood Fragment of altarpiece

By Soft Baroque

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exceptional fragment of a baroque altarpiece in carved and gilded wood. The technique used in the

Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Spanish Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish carved wood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and gold, every Spanish carved wood was constructed with great care. Find 894 options for an antique or vintage Spanish carved wood now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Spanish carved wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish carved wood made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Spanish carved wood over the years, but those crafted by Sarreid Ltd., Dos Gallos Studio and Mariano Garcia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Spanish Carved Wood?

Prices for a Spanish carved wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $116,682, while the average can fetch as much as $3,005.
Questions About Spanish Carved Wood
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.