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Pair of Tall Rustic Wood Carved Bookcases
Located in Newmanstown, PA
2 Amazing tall wood bookcases. They are a combination of rustic and fine woodwork. The details are
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Étagère or Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with bamboo form posts, and original brass hardware.
Measures: 37"W x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Stripped Wood Bookcase with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Country French stripped wood bookcase from the 19th century with abundant carved scrolling décor
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$12,500
H 98 in W 70.5 in D 16 in
1800's Antique French Breton, Carved Wood, Shelves, Red Interior Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Absolutely Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Breton, Carved Wood, Shelves, Red Interior Bookcase
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,970
H 81 in W 40 in D 27 in
Huge Victorian Hardwood Hand-Carved Wood Library Bookcase Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally large and grand Victorian hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
$2,908 Sale Price
30% Off
H 117.33 in W 52.56 in D 25.99 in
Bookcase in solid poplar wood with carved columns and cherubs, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Large and antique bookcase in solid poplar wood, patinated and carved with columns and cherubs
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Poplar
$6,629 Sale Price
20% Off
H 94.89 in W 124.02 in D 25.6 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Cherry and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved cherry wood case, with beautiful burl wood front, mullioned glass front door
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 77.25 in W 29.5 in D 13.25 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Credenza Cupboard
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves piece with greatly carved bobbin turned sides and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,401
H 51.97 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,101
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
or dining cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid cherry wood, with original
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 86.25 in W 66.25 in D 17 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 82 in W 67.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
breakfront bookcase
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Carved cherry wood, with glass front and sides, and
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 87.75 in W 63.5 in D 19 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Triple Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
three double doors. Some elements of the hand-carved walnut wood date to the 1700s (most noticeably the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut, Pine, Paper
1800's Antique Spanish, Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved, Masks, Bookcase!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800s's Antique Spanish, Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved, Masks, Bookcase!!
Antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,335
H 71 in W 69 in D 16.5 in
Hand Carved/ Painted Satinwood Adams Style Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite late 19th Century Hand Carved and
Category
Antique 1880s Adam Style Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Wooden Indian Doorway Converted to a Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
been converted into a three- shelf bookcase, with a molded cornice and upper carved panels adorned with
Category
20th Century Indian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Library, French, Carved Oak, Glazed Doors Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
, 19th Century!!
This exquisite antique bookcase features exceptional craftsmanship and stunning carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,450 Sale Price
24% Off
H 112 in W 61.25 in D 22 in
Antique Lacquered Gilded Bookcase, Carved Columns & Friezes, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient large lacquered and gilded bookcase, hand-carved with columns and rich gilded friezes
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$23,058 Sale Price
20% Off
H 128.75 in W 137.8 in D 19.69 in
Pontile bookcase and cabinet, in oak wood by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
$4,458 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Asian Style Carved and Hand Painted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style locking bookcase / cabinet with low relief carved landscape and houses. Made of walnut
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Triple Niche Walnut Wood Bookcase ex Confessional, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
A fascinating triple niche Italian bookcase from the 1800s, sections
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$8,200
H 85.625 in W 105 in D 18.5 in
Swivel Bookcase Table with Carved Top by Gabriel Viardot, Japonism, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style.
Richly carved : top decorated
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,882 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in Dm 22.05 in
1800's Antique French Carved Oak, Stained Leaded Glass, Hunt, Foliate Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
from dark wood tones, the bookcase features carved oak and stained leaded glass, making it a unique and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
$7,994
H 100 in W 77 in D 21 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Bookcase with Open Shelves, Drawer and Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese bookcase from the early 20th century, with carved open shelves, two drawers and lower
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$3,800
H 67 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
Four Door Bookcase with Gold Leaf, Baroque in Solid Wood, Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
. This high-end four door vitrine bookcase in solid wood, with natural finish and gold leaf hand
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$33,711 / item
H 99.61 in W 110.24 in D 26.38 in
Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
blond walnut wood display stand, bookcase or etagere with open shelves embellished with architectural
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,843
H 71.26 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese Bogu wooden etagere featuring open display shelving connecting ornately carved, red framed
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Burled Penhurst Bookcase has a burled veneer top which is banded and
Category
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Radius Designed Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Radius Designed with wooden structure in white
lacquered finish, with 16 drawers and 3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases
Materials
Copper, Silver Leaf
Serge Roche Style Hollywood Regency Carved Palm Frond Etagere Bookcase, 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning midcentury hand-carved palm frond motif étagère bookcase in the style of Serge Roche
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,900 Sale Price
50% Off
H 74.75 in W 34.75 in D 14.5 in
Country Estate Revolving Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A Country Estate Revolving Bookcase from Niagara Furniture with full grain leather top with a
Category
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is
Category
2010s Federal Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Radius Designed Black Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Black Radius Designed with wooden structure in black
lacquered finish, with 16 drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases
Materials
Copper, Silver Leaf
French Painted Wood Bookcase with Chicken-Wire Door Fronts, 6.75 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood bookcase, with wire door fronts, from the mid 20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wire
$5,880
H 81.75 in W 51.5 in D 12 in
Bookcase Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo straw, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo and woven straw, 1960 Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Straw, Wood
$4,203
H 77.96 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Turn-of-the-Century, Tuscan Bookcases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial, rare pair of mated, hand-carved, ebonized, turn-of-the-century, two part Italian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Country Chicken Wire Paneled Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 18th Century Style French Country 4 Door Chicken Wire Paneled Bookcase
Store and display
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
20th Century Iron Bookcase in White Color
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Iron Bookcase painted in white. The front laterals consist in two railings with hand carved
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Bookcases
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian neoclassical painted bookcase is a marvel of architecture inspired by the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Gorgeous Eastlake Victorian walnut display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing
Category
Vintage 1970s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,395
H 49 in W 43 in D 14 in
Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$5,092 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$5,145 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Coleccionista Bookcase - Hand-Crafted Techniques - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The drawers’ typology can be chosen according to your tastes and preferences. You may even be inspired by all Boca do Lobo pieces to chose different types of drawers. This Coleccioni...
Category
2010s Portuguese Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Copper, Silver Leaf
$34,610 / item
H 110.2 in W 95.7 in D 13.8 in
Breakfront Bookcase in the manner of Robert Adam
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A bookcase or display cabinet originally designed by Robert Adam in 1761 and made by John Linnell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Four Door Bookcase with Four Drawers, Baroque Inspiration by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Give a new fresh look to your house with this four-door bookcase featuring four drawers with
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$15,066 / item
H 97.64 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered bookcase from the 19th century, with four shelves, straight
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1850s Gray Painted Bookcase with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish wooden bookcase from circa 1850 with gray painted finish, carved dentil molding, open
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$7,950
H 73.75 in W 56.5 in D 22.25 in
Coleccionista Black Bookcase - Hand-Crafted Techniques - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The drawers’ typology can be chosen according to your tastes and preferences. You may even be inspired by all Boca do Lobo pieces to chose different types of drawers. This Coleccioni...
Category
2010s Portuguese Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Copper, Silver Leaf
$34,610 / item
H 110.2 in W 95.7 in D 13.8 in
Swivel Bookcase Table with Marble Top by Gabriel Viardot, Japonism, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style, richly carved.
With red marble
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases
Materials
Marble
$3,362 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in Dm 23.63 in
Domed Four Door Bookcase, Baroque and Silver Leaf by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
interior design project. This high-end four door vitrine bookcase in solid wood, with natural finish and
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$23,569 / item
H 101.58 in W 115.75 in D 17.72 in
A Impressive Italian Baroque Polychrome and Giltwood Open Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Impressive Italian Baroque Polychrome and Giltwood Open Bookcase, 19th Century
The broken
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$59,650
H 118.9 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
details, creating a visually striking and elegant effect.
Raised on delicately carved feet, the bookcase
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$22,000
H 88 in W 47 in D 14 in
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in wood and brass, attributed to the designer Paolo Buffa, made
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$6,716
H 75.2 in W 48.43 in D 13.39 in
New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
New Wood & Hogan Mahogany English-made breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$31,350 Sale Price
33% Off
H 94 in W 86 in D 20.5 in
French Louis-Philippe 19th Century Two Part Bookcase with Blown Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe walnut two-part bookcase from the 19th century with blown glass doors and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass, Walnut
$11,950
H 75.6 in W 65.75 in D 17.7 in
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Carved Wood Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood bookcase for your home. A carved wood bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 136 options for an antique or vintage carved wood bookcase now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the carved wood bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood bookcase, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carved wood bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Amorph Inc. and GUNN are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Bookcase?
The average selling price for a carved wood bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,238, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $38,774 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Carved Wood Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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 is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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, 2023What 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022Carved 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.
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Dior Ribbon
Reading Lectern
Regency Curio
Notary Cabinet
Regency Curio Cabinet
Oriental Commode
Art Nouveau China Cabinet
Baker Breakfront Cabinet
French Country Baker Cabinets
Italian Revolving Bookcase
French Country Breakfront
Antique Confessional
Bobbin Shelves
Corner Demilune Cabinet
Eastlake Antique Door
Qing Dynasty Room Divider
Swivel Bookcase
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Library Bookcase