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Carved Teak Wall Art

Mid Century Modern Decorative Carved Teak Relief Wall Art, 1950’s Set of 2
Mid Century Modern Decorative Carved Teak Relief Wall Art, 1950’s Set of 2

Mid Century Modern Decorative Carved Teak Relief Wall Art, 1950’s Set of 2

Located in New Orleans, LA

, dating from the 1950’s, the pair reflect the festive and happy mood after WWII. Carved from solid teak

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table

Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table

By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman

Located in Peoria, AZ

" Dated 1953 This magnificent mosaic wall art work is a spectacular example of the creative work done

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Gorgeous! Teak Wood Carved Ship Wall Art Danish Modern Arts & Crafts Nggaard
Gorgeous! Teak Wood Carved Ship Wall Art Danish Modern Arts & Crafts Nggaard

Gorgeous! Teak Wood Carved Ship Wall Art Danish Modern Arts & Crafts Nggaard

By Mogens Koch

Located in Peoria, AZ

TEAK & BIRCH HAND CARVED DANISH SHIP WALL ART! BEAUTIFUL! SIGNED NGGAARD Circa 1955 Mid Century

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Birch, Teak

Pair of Wood Carved Wall Art
Pair of Wood Carved Wall Art

Pair of Wood Carved Wall Art

$350 / set

H 35.5 in W 10.25 in D 0.5 in

Pair of Wood Carved Wall Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Gazelle wood art for mounting. This pair is nicely book matched and features a raised wood

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Teak

20th Century Chinese Assimetrical Pair of Hand Carved and Decorated Teak Panels
20th Century Chinese Assimetrical Pair of Hand Carved and Decorated Teak Panels

20th Century Chinese Assimetrical Pair of Hand Carved and Decorated Teak Panels

Located in Sofia, BG

20th Century Chinese pair of long hand carved teak panels decorated with bats, birds and frogs in a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia, Mid 20th Century
Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia, Mid 20th Century

Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia, Mid 20th Century

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 39 in D 1 in

Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia, Mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A vintage wood panel from Indonesia, circa 1920. Hand-carved teak wood, with its original grey/blue

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Paintings and Screens

Materials

Teak

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antique architectural elements from Thailand
antique architectural elements from Thailand

antique architectural elements from Thailand

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H 8 in W 104 in D 0.5 in

antique architectural elements from Thailand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

a pair of original condition teak architectural elements depicting a dragon's body, with traces of

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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Rare Maria Kipp Carved Teak & Woven Textile Sunburst Wall Decoration, circa 1960
Rare Maria Kipp Carved Teak & Woven Textile Sunburst Wall Decoration, circa 1960

Rare Maria Kipp Carved Teak & Woven Textile Sunburst Wall Decoration, circa 1960

By Maria Kipp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, producing custom handwoven materials, as exhibited in this exquisite sunburst wall art decoration. Only made

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Chenille, Teak

Mid-Century Carved Teak Sculpture
Mid-Century Carved Teak Sculpture

Mid-Century Carved Teak Sculpture

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H 46 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Mid-Century Carved Teak Sculpture

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-century carved teak wood sculpture. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern

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21st Century and Contemporary South American Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Gilt Teak Wood Carvings
Gilt Teak Wood Carvings

Gilt Teak Wood Carvings

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H 42 in W 30 in D 2.5 in

Gilt Teak Wood Carvings

Located in Chicago, IL

These ornate Teak Wood panels from Thailand are covered in gold leaf decoration. Mirrored and

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Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood, Glass, Mirror, Teak

Rare Chinese Fretwork Carved Wall Panels Depicting Leaves Solid Teak Art Wood
Rare Chinese Fretwork Carved Wall Panels Depicting Leaves Solid Teak Art Wood

Rare Chinese Fretwork Carved Wall Panels Depicting Leaves Solid Teak Art Wood

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of three fretwork carved solid teak Chinese leaf

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

Octagonal Southeast Asian Carved Flower Panel
Octagonal Southeast Asian Carved Flower Panel

Octagonal Southeast Asian Carved Flower Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Thailand and made from teak wood. Beautiful wall decoration for any room in your home.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Southeast Asian Round Hand-Carved Lotus Flower Panel
Southeast Asian Round Hand-Carved Lotus Flower Panel

Southeast Asian Round Hand-Carved Lotus Flower Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Thailand and made from teak wood. Beautiful wall decoration for any room in your home.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Mid-Century Decorative Art
Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Mid-Century Decorative Art

Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Mid-Century Decorative Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Balinese carved wall panel, a piece of mid-century decorative art. Profusely carved

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20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Massive Bali Ramayana Wood Carving
Massive Bali Ramayana Wood Carving

Massive Bali Ramayana Wood Carving

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H 33.75 in W 78.5 in D 4.5 in

Massive Bali Ramayana Wood Carving

Located in Austin, TX

A massive carved teak panel featuring the decisive battle scene in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana

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1990s Balinese Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Reclaimed Openwork Teakwood Panel

Reclaimed Openwork Teakwood Panel

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H 71 in W 69 in D 3 in

Reclaimed Openwork Teakwood Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from reclaimed wood, this hand-carved panel features a central lotus flower medallion

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia
Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century teak wood panel from Indonesia, intricately hand carved and polychromed in

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Paintings and Screens

Materials

Teak

Carved Distressed Teak Wood Wall Art Decor or Centerpiece
Carved Distressed Teak Wood Wall Art Decor or Centerpiece

Carved Distressed Teak Wood Wall Art Decor or Centerpiece

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Distressed teak wood sculptures. They are made to be used as wall art, and have a bracket on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

Maria Kipp Woven Fiber Art and Carved Teak Sun Wall Hanging Sculpture USA, 1960s
Maria Kipp Woven Fiber Art and Carved Teak Sun Wall Hanging Sculpture USA, 1960s

Maria Kipp Woven Fiber Art and Carved Teak Sun Wall Hanging Sculpture USA, 1960s

By Maria Kipp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Maria Kipp Woven Fiber Art and Carved Teak Sun Wall Hanging Sculpture USA, 1960s A stunning Maria

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood, Teak

1950s Modernist Wooden Wall Art Sculpture Carved Rooster Panel
1950s Modernist Wooden Wall Art Sculpture Carved Rooster Panel

1950s Modernist Wooden Wall Art Sculpture Carved Rooster Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superbly handcrafted French midcentury modernist wood wall art sculpture panel. Mounted on a plank

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Teak, Wood

Southeast Asian Openwork Carved Panel
Southeast Asian Openwork Carved Panel

Southeast Asian Openwork Carved Panel

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H 35 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Southeast Asian Openwork Carved Panel

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately hand-carved, the panel depicts a central medallion of blossoms and C-scroll leaf

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Framed Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Midcentury Decorative Art
Framed Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Midcentury Decorative Art

Framed Balinese Carved Wall Panel, Midcentury Decorative Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a framed Balinese carved wall panel, a piece of midcentury decorative art. Profusely

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20th Century Balinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Teak

Art deco shaped wall clock by Zenith
Art deco shaped wall clock by Zenith

Art deco shaped wall clock by Zenith

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H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 2.75 in

Art deco shaped wall clock by Zenith

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco shaped wall clock by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco swiss made wall clock

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Balinese Oversized Decorative Teak Wall or Ceiling Art Panel
Hand-Carved Balinese Oversized Decorative Teak Wall or Ceiling Art Panel

Hand-Carved Balinese Oversized Decorative Teak Wall or Ceiling Art Panel

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Intricately hand-carved Balinese decorative lotus wall art panel. This beautifully carved ceiling

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20th Century Balinese Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia
Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia

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H 13 in W 42.75 in D 1 in

Hand Carved Wood Wall Panel from Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century teak wood panel from Indonesia, intricately hand carved with a floral motif

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Paintings and Screens

Materials

Teak

Solid Hand-Carved Teak Globe White "Little Oh"
Solid Hand-Carved Teak Globe White "Little Oh"

Solid Hand-Carved Teak Globe White "Little Oh"

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

irrefutably beautiful work of art. Taking up to 10 days to carve, the white globes have 150 to 200 layers of

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Teak

Massive Mid 20th Century Balinese Teak Carved Panel Art
Massive Mid 20th Century Balinese Teak Carved Panel Art

Massive Mid 20th Century Balinese Teak Carved Panel Art

Located in Charlotte, NC

An original, massively scaled, hand carved teak art panel. Untitled, possibly depicting a Balinese

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Mid-20th Century Balinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Wayang Puppet Stencils
Wayang Puppet Stencils

Wayang Puppet Stencils

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H 30 in W 13 in

Wayang Puppet Stencils

Located in San Francisco, CA

Teak stencil plates for creating the flat shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia. Extremely decorative

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

19th Century Carved Teak Wood Architectural Panel
19th Century Carved Teak Wood Architectural Panel

19th Century Carved Teak Wood Architectural Panel

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H 7.5 in W 44.25 in D 4.75 in

19th Century Carved Teak Wood Architectural Panel

Located in Heath, MA

This teak wood architectural panel is carved in deep relief and has its original green paint

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Carved Burmese Buddha Story
Carved Burmese Buddha Story

Carved Burmese Buddha Story

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H 27 in W 37 in D 4 in

Carved Burmese Buddha Story

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and rarely seen three dimensional carved and painted Buddha story. This piece is

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Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

Early 20th-Century Marquetry Wall Hanging with Forest Landscape and Bird Motif
Early 20th-Century Marquetry Wall Hanging with Forest Landscape and Bird Motif

Early 20th-Century Marquetry Wall Hanging with Forest Landscape and Bird Motif

By Pierre Rosenau

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

This early 20th-century marquetry wall hanging showcases a skillfully crafted forest landscape with

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...

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2010s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,108Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Brutalist Bronzed Resin Wall Relief Sculpture, Style of Paul Evans, c 1970s
Brutalist Bronzed Resin Wall Relief Sculpture, Style of Paul Evans, c 1970s

Brutalist Bronzed Resin Wall Relief Sculpture, Style of Paul Evans, c 1970s

$2,550Sale Price|45% Off

H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 2 in

Brutalist Bronzed Resin Wall Relief Sculpture, Style of Paul Evans, c 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unique brutalist wall relief was sculpted with bronzed resin over wood, in the style of Paul Evans, circa 1970s. Incredible textures and colors throughout this large and hefty p...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Large Abstract Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Large Abstract Brutalist Wall Sculpture

Large Abstract Brutalist Wall Sculpture

$4,200

H 36 in W 60 in D 2.5 in

Large Abstract Brutalist Wall Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, impressive, abstract, dimensional, wall sculpture in distressed, neutral tan and taupe hues features a rough-hewn, brutalist texture. The painting is uniquely constructed of u...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Paint

Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel
Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel

Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel

$2,126

H 31.89 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in

Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large and impressive late 19th century Jacobean style decorative oak wall hanging panel, handcarved with three ornate arches, neoclassical columns, dentils and geometric patterns t...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Set of Three Framed Art Tiles
Set of Three Framed Art Tiles

Set of Three Framed Art Tiles

$2,800 / set

H 30 in W 15 in D 2 in

Set of Three Framed Art Tiles

By Harris Strong

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of very nice Mid-Century Modern art tiles wall decorations framed in walnut frames.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s
Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s

Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s

$1,052

H 47.25 in W 0.79 in D 12.21 in

Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Hand painted ceramic by Juliette Belarti. This wall sculpture is made from hand painted ceramic tiles. Beautiful colors and a minimalistic black iron frame. Stands in a good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated
Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated

Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated

$5,614

H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 1.19 in

Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wall ceramic panel, signed and dated.

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Vintage 1960s Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960
Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960

Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960

By Robert and Jean Cloutier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Rare wall panel of the Cloutier Brothers, made of 5 lava plates enamelled with Cloutier red and black, this abstract representation which can make you think of a spaceship will be th...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture
Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture

Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture

$3,332

H 13.39 in W 57.88 in D 3.15 in

Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 1960s, German modern copper relief.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor
Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century, with floral and foliage décor. This antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century captivates with it...

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

French Art Deco Pierced Carving wall Panel
French Art Deco Pierced Carving wall Panel

French Art Deco Pierced Carving wall Panel

$1,957

H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 2.37 in

French Art Deco Pierced Carving wall Panel

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

PIERCED CARVING WALL PANEL This stunning carved oak panel from the 1930s is a true masterpiece, showcasing intricate detailing of gazelles and birds set in a forest scene. The depth ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

18th Century Italian Frieze Carved Painted Wall Panel  #1
18th Century Italian Frieze Carved Painted Wall Panel  #1

18th Century Italian Frieze Carved Painted Wall Panel #1

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th century Italian wall decorative panel frieze with stunning hand-carved gilded relief. The decorative gilt relief motif is very classical, hand-carved with alternating love knots...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Architectural Elements

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Wood

Walnut Framed Enamel Tiles Ship Bay Motif Plaque
Walnut Framed Enamel Tiles Ship Bay Motif Plaque

Walnut Framed Enamel Tiles Ship Bay Motif Plaque

By Harris Strong

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern total of four-tile framed to form a nice ship bay motif plaque.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Carved Teak Wall Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of carved teak wall art for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every item from our selection of carved teak wall art was constructed with great care. There are 70 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of carved teak wall art you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of carved teak wall art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of carved teak wall art, those designed in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of carved teak wall art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Leroy Setziol and Maria Kipp produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Teak Wall Art?

A piece of carved teak wall art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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