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Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha

Located in Norton, MA

A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Carved Wood Buddha Statue
Asian Carved Wood Buddha Statue

Asian Carved Wood Buddha Statue

Located in New York, NY

Asian carved wood Buddha sculpture.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads
Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads

Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large pair of carved wood Buddha heads. Great patina to wood and great off-white coloring. Very

Category

Vintage 1950s East Asian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Chinese carved wood Buddha sculpture lamp. Later electrified with Lucite base and custom

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Monumental Impressive Carved Wood Buddha Statue
Monumental Impressive Carved Wood Buddha Statue

Monumental Impressive Carved Wood Buddha Statue

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Strikingly large carved and gilded standing Buddha having intricate detail and inlaid with colored

Category

Vintage 1920s Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel
Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very large and most impressive carved wood relief of a head of a Buddha. The stunning sculpture

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Polychrome Decorated & Carved Wood Buddha
Antique Chinese Polychrome Decorated & Carved Wood Buddha

Antique Chinese Polychrome Decorated & Carved Wood Buddha

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. This carved buddha figure traditional features

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue

Located in New York, NY

18th century Carved Wood Buddha. Chinese antique Buddha Statue of carved wood. Gesso like coating

Category

Antique 1790s Asian Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Burmese Reclining Buddha Statue Vintage Mandalay Buddhist 1930
Burmese Reclining Buddha Statue Vintage Mandalay Buddhist 1930

Burmese Reclining Buddha Statue Vintage Mandalay Buddhist 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

nearly 5ft long - 147 CM This carved wood buddha has a partial gilt finish giving it a shimmering affect

Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Bronze

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia
Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha
Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha

Hands Up Carved Wood Happy Buddha

Located in Norton, MA

A hands up carved wood Happy Buddha, very happy figure.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

13.5" Happy Buddha Carved Wood Sculpture
13.5" Happy Buddha Carved Wood Sculpture

13.5" Happy Buddha Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a carved wooden sculpture of a Happy Buddha.

Category

20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids

Located in Norton, MA

A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1960s Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Buddha Praying / Weeping
1960s Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Buddha Praying / Weeping

1960s Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Buddha Praying / Weeping

Located in Budapest, HU

This unique mid-century hand-carved wood sculpture depicts the "Weeping Buddha" in a tightly curled

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Tibetan Buddha Table Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Tibetan Buddha Table Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Tibetan Buddha Table Lamps

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish and chic pair of carved wood Tibetan Buddha table lamps, complete with original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth

Located in Vienna, AT

religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentively carved out of black stained wood. The statue's

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Religious Items

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand

Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite

Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand
Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand

Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved head/bust of Buddha on display stand with a beautiful patina and faded

Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Buddha Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1930
Antique Hand-Carved Buddha Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1930

Antique Hand-Carved Buddha Sculpture, Rustic Wood, Circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A praying Buddha hand carved from a single piece of wood. Circa 1930 This antique praying Buddha

Category

Vintage 1930s Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Tamarind Wood Buddha Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Large Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha
Large Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha

Large Carved Wooden Vietnamese Buddha

Located in New York, NY

A circa 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychromed seated Buddha with original patina

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Busts

Materials

Wood

Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century
Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century

Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century

Located in Sacile, PN

Ancient chinese figure of peaceful Buddha head carved in wood. Beautiful signs of age to keep.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Wood

Asian MCM Hand Carved "Weeping Buddha" Sculpture in Solid Zebra Wood
Asian MCM Hand Carved "Weeping Buddha" Sculpture in Solid Zebra Wood

Asian MCM Hand Carved "Weeping Buddha" Sculpture in Solid Zebra Wood

Located in San Diego, CA

Asian MCM hand carved "Weeping Buddha" sculpture in solid zebra wood, circa 1960s. A compelling

Category

20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Zebra Wood

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma
Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A seated Buddha sculpture in gilt carved wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined

Category

Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold

Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha
Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha

Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and impressive hand carved wooden (I beleive mahogany) Buddha from Thailand, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. China, finely carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Burmese Seated Buddha, Carve and Gilt Wood,  1970's, Burma
Vintage Burmese Seated Buddha, Carve and Gilt Wood,  1970's, Burma

Vintage Burmese Seated Buddha, Carve and Gilt Wood, 1970's, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

A large and serene vintage sculpture of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, carved of teak wood

Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Teak, Lacquer

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Carved Thai Buddha Statue Standing Carved Buddhist
Carved Thai Buddha Statue Standing Carved Buddhist

Carved Thai Buddha Statue Standing Carved Buddhist

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Charming carved standing wooden Thai buddha statue in fantastic condition This would add calm and

Category

Vintage 1930s Statues

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture
Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture

Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

Profile of a Buddha on three carved and gilt wood panels. Mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900
Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Antique Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Laughing Buddha Chinese, 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha CHinese Antique. Additional

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Gilded Carved Wood Laughing Buddha Sculpture on Lotus Base
Large Gilded Carved Wood Laughing Buddha Sculpture on Lotus Base

Large Gilded Carved Wood Laughing Buddha Sculpture on Lotus Base

Located in Worcester, GB

Large Gilded Carved Wood Laughing Buddha Sculpture on Lotus Base Origin: Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha
Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

Large ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description China, finely carved wooden Laughing Buddha in laying position. Seated on a matching

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand
Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand

Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

Once an original part of a Mid-19th Century Buddha wood sculpture from Thailand, this reclaimed

Category

Antique 1850s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Buddha Head Wall Plaque
Hand Carved Buddha Head Wall Plaque

Hand Carved Buddha Head Wall Plaque

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool hand carved wooden buddha head wall plaque from Thailand, circa 1970s. The piece is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood buddha available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and giltwood, every carved wood buddha was constructed with great care. Find 615 options for an antique or vintage carved wood buddha now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood buddha — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved wood buddha bearing folk art, mid-century modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Du Hua, Naomi Feinberg and Robert Kuo each produced at least one beautiful carved wood buddha that is worth considering.

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Questions About Carved Wood Buddha
  • 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.