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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.

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, and so much more.

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, and so much more.

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 nightstand is a stunning example of Gothic Revival design with Spanish influence.

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.

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 century. These antique doors come from a cottage house in Galicia at the North coast of...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Low Shelve
Antique Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Low Shelve

Antique Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Low Shelve

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful antique console table of Spanish origin, crafted from solid wood with an elegant dark walnut finish.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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 featuring a rectangular plank top with Clavos style iron nails above a single doveta...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Rustic Spanish Carved Wood Upholstered Bench with Floral Fabric Seat
Rustic Spanish Carved Wood Upholstered Bench with Floral Fabric Seat

Rustic Spanish Carved Wood Upholstered Bench with Floral Fabric Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage rustic-style bench featuring a solid wood frame with a dark walnut finish. The decorative carved legs and central stretcher provide both stability and an elegant handcrafted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spanish Carved Wood with Gilt Mirror Insets Table Lamp
Antique Spanish Carved Wood with Gilt Mirror Insets Table Lamp

Antique Spanish Carved Wood with Gilt Mirror Insets Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Spanish candlestick lamp with mirror insets. Measurements: Height of body: 18″ Height to shade rest: 27″ Diameter (base): 9″

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Wood End Table Or Nightstand With One Dra
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Wood End Table Or Nightstand With One Dra

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Wood End Table Or Nightstand With One Dra

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful Spanish Neo-Baroque side table crafted circa 1940 in solid walnut. This Castilian Revival piece features strongly turned baluster legs joined by stretchers and a single dra...

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Revival Night Stands

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 and tassel details reminiscent of classical stage curtains.

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" Depth: 17.5"

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 and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.

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

We invite you to enjoy the whole 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

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 been custom fashioned from a 19th century Spanish wooden trough, with notched carvings...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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 Farming and Gardening.

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some restorat...

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 wood and cast iron typical from this period.

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Chest with Lift Top, Early 20th Century
Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Chest with Lift Top, Early 20th Century

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Chest with Lift Top, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Striking Spanish carved wood chest from the early 20th century, inspired by Renaissance Revival design.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Fabric

20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware
20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware

20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

20th Spanish trunk with raised wooden panels and original iron hardware A Spanish carved wood blanket chest from the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

A Petite Spanish Lyre Leg & Stretcher Wooden Drinks Table- Super Cute Size!
A Petite Spanish Lyre Leg & Stretcher Wooden Drinks Table- Super Cute Size!

A Petite Spanish Lyre Leg & Stretcher Wooden Drinks Table- Super Cute Size!

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood trestle-leg drinks table. This vintage small-sized table from Spain features a rectangular-shaped top which is raised upon a pair of sinuously carved lyre-legs ...

Category

20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

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, Patron of Dentistry.

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

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

19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some r...

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

19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonian, Spain. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some r...

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

19th century double wooden front door with patina in Art Nouveau style from Catalonien, Spain. Carved wood typical from this period. The door is framed and working but needs some r...

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 altarpiece from the Baroque period, around the 17th and 18th centuries in the Andalusian ...

Category

Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

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 wood and cast iron typical from this period.

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 asymmetrically flourished headboard, intricately carved in solid Mahogany. This bed is shown in...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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 silver leaf finishing, Spain, early 20th century.

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Spanish Colonial Revival Cabinet, Leather & Wood, Hand-Carved, 1920
Spanish Colonial Revival Cabinet, Leather & Wood, Hand-Carved, 1920

Spanish Colonial Revival Cabinet, Leather & Wood, Hand-Carved, 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

The bold iron strap hinges and escutcheons further reinforce the cabinet’s fortress-like presence, recalling the durability and ornamentation of early Spanish traveling chests. The l...

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

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.

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

Spanish Colonial Baroque walnut lyre-leg fratino table with iron stretcher Exquisite antique hand carved lyre-leg walnut wood Fratino trestle table with iron stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Spanish Alacena Cupboard, Hand-Carved Solid Wood, 1780
Antique Spanish Alacena Cupboard, Hand-Carved Solid Wood, 1780

Antique Spanish Alacena Cupboard, Hand-Carved Solid Wood, 1780

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant antique Spanish sideboard crafted from solid wood with rich, hand-carved geometric decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

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 Conquistador figure or sculpture.

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 Origin: Central Mexico Period: XVIII Century Height: 33cm Length: 12cm Width: 8cm

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

Pair of late 18th early 19th century South American carved wooden stirrups. Known as estribos, each are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse ...

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 has squared top and four legs with hand-carved scalloped details.

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.

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.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

Friar's chair. Carved wood, textile. Spain, 20th century.
Friar's chair. Carved wood, textile. Spain, 20th century.

Friar's chair. Carved wood, textile. Spain, 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar's chair. Carved wood, textile. Spain, 20th century. Also called an "armchair," this type of seat was very common in Spain despite its Italian origins.

Category

20th Century Spanish Other Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

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

Spanish Console Table Bleached Carved Oak Wood
Spanish Console Table Bleached Carved Oak Wood

Spanish Console Table Bleached Carved Oak Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare Spanish console table, in hand-carved and bleached wood, with a top in wood imitating marble, hoof-shaped legs, which at the top end in two carved heads that act as a base for...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Console Tables

Materials

Oak

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 wall shelf.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

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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.