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German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th Carved Wood Shelf Clock With Musical Movement. German
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Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Materials

Wood

Rare Gilt Wood Smiths Gold Sunburst Wall Clock. Made in England
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Leicester, GB
stunning large golden oval shaped sunburst, hand carved from wood and a simple aluminium clock face. Made
Category

Vintage 1970s English Baroque Wall Clocks

Materials

Beech

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock
By Mora
Located in Wiscasset, ME
One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Wood

Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Danville, CA
the hour. This feature is also known as blind man's clock. The clock case has a full carved column on
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

1930s Gilded Wood Clock
Located in Paris, FR
1930s carved and gilded wood clock on a marble base, in the style of Jaillot or Dufrêne.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble

1930s Gilded Wood Clock
1930s Gilded Wood Clock
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
STUNNING CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED WOOD DRAGON MANTLE CLOCK & CANDLESTiCKS
Located in GB
-1920 Chinese Export hand carved dragon mantle clock with matching candlesticks A good looking and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved mantle clock with elaborate design. Featuring a chamois buck and doe on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock
Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock
H 33 in W 24 in D 8 in
Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
Black Forest carved mantel clock Black Forest mantel clock beautifully hand carved with fine
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Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 19th Century Viennese Empire Carved Wood Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, eight-day going clock movement striking the half- and full hours.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Black Forest Carved Mantel Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved game clock. This exceptional piece features a fallow deer stag finial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

A Russian Empire Carved Gilt Wood and Faux Malachite Painted Mantel Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice and charming carved gilt wood and faux painted malachite empire clock. Probably Russian
Category

Antique 1820s Russian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
H 28.13 in W 26.25 in D 15.56 in
Elaborately Carved Exotic Wood Mantel Clock from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Elaborately Carved Exotic Wood Mantel Clock from the Late 19th Century We present you this unique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pedro Friedeberg, Exceptional Surrealist Carved Clock, Gilt Wood, Mexico 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
master Pedro Friedeberg, in carved and gold-leafed mahogany enriched by striking painted overlay — a rare
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century Carved Black Forest Mantel Clock
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A Large Black Forest Mantle Clock Constructed in carved linden wood, fitted with a two train
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved tassel at its centre. The clock has a scraped finish with nice warm wood tones throughout
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Renaissance Revival patinated bronze mounted carved walnut "Day
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish Fryksdahl clock with shapely body and carved crown. This antique Fryksdahl
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, circa 1880, Signed to Case
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A decorative late 19th century French carved giltwood cased mantel clock with eight day movement
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Clock with Hunter and Hound
Located in London, GB
A black forest carved hunt clock Constructed from native Swiss Lindenwood, the clock movement
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Longcase Clock with Carved Palmette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century neoclassical style longcase painted wood clock with carved crest
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time
Located in Nashville, TN
revealing red bole and bare wood in areas. Chipped losses to carved elements in areas. Some dirt
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Gorgeous 25 inches (!) tall hand carved and gold leaf floral motive Rococo clock made in 1 copy ca
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Swedish Carved and Parcel Gilt Eagle Form Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine carved giltwood eagle form mantel clock. Exceptional carving and take notice of the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique Black Forest carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Period Neoclassical Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, Vienna
Located in Essex, MA
Large Johann Sachs Austrian clock in large carved wood housing with figures, flanked by decorative
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Swedish carved pine wood clock grandmother grandfather long case antique. Freestanding hand
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Silver Stallion Wood, Tooled Leather, Polished Steel Desk Clock
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
down to the next generation. The carved leather insert was crafted by hand with the use of a magnifying
Category

20th Century American American Classical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Iron

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century painted wood clock with volutes on both side of the head. This clock
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
H 85.5 in W 24 in D 11.75 in
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
in a perfect, clean, oiled and working condition. This unique and quality hand carved clock that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Empire Gilt-Wood Wall Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly sculptural Austrian Empire hand carved gilt-wood clock depicting an eagle holding a fabric
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Unique Art Nouveau L'ecole Nancy Style Carved Wall Clock Thermometer & Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, good size Art Nouveau wall clock. This antique weather station hand carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved pheasants in maple wood exploring the fauna. Walnut stain to the wood. Numbers and
Category

Antique 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Wooden Clock
Hand-Carved Wooden Clock
H 26 in W 25 in D 10 in
19th Century Swedish Tall Column Shaped Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
and has an inset door that’s almost hidden. Above, sits the clock’s head, which is carved with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl Wood Grandfather Clock from Lyon Region
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted near Lyon, France, circa 1980 and built of burl wood, the vintage tall "Horloge Bressane
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Burl

Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock Beautifully sculpted
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Nickel

English Burl Wood Musical Mantel Clock C 1880, Westminster & Whitington Chimes
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An English Burl Wood Musical Mantel Clock, circa 1880 in the Georgian Style - This imposing clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unique, Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
wood and brass pendulum. This remarkable Gothic wall clock runs smoothly with a low-noise tic-toc. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Wrought Iron

American Rustic Adirondack Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Adirondack Tramp Art (19th Century) grandfather clock with arched pediment over
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Clocks

Materials

Maple, Wood

World Map Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Clock world map with natural solid wengue wood back panel on which are placed different time zone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wenge

World Map Clock
World Map Clock
H 20.87 in W 37.8 in D 2.56 in
St. Bernard Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique Black Forest carved mantle clock having two St. Bernard rescue dogs. One with bell and
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Giltwood Cartel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Swedish ornately carved gilt wood cartel clock with the face signed Fabian Hoglund
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Giltwood Cartel Clock
Giltwood Cartel Clock
H 37 in W 20 in D 4 in
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
By Franz Hermle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
with some fine and delicate carved scrolls in the front. The clock face is made of wood in the center
Category

20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
H 9.5 in W 23.85 in D 6.25 in
Antique Mahogany Wood Longcase Clock "William Fullerton"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
make this a desirable timepiece. From the hand carved decorated top pediment with its clean line
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Wood Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, while the warm tones of the mahogany wood enhance its vintage appeal.Despite its age, this clock remains
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Antique 1820s European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Category

Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish clock with ornate details. This Fryksdahl Swedish clock from Värmland
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock The clock with an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds
Located in LONDON, GB
is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Carved Detail
Located in LONDON, GB
Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a white and gold later
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

Swedish White Mora Clock 1812 Antique Carved Fryksdal Grandfather
Located in LONDON, GB
Early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in white paint with Classic Fryksdal inspired carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock Featuring an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Cartel Clock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Louis XVI carved and giltwood finished Cartel clock, surmounted with a double handled
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Cartel Clock
H 30 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail
Located in LONDON, GB
with a clean patina. The clock body is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood movement
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
green with wood coming through. This Swedish clock would work really well in an entryway, hallway
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900 A rare antique lodge style mantel clock. Oakwood case
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Antler

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 9.06 in
French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood hand-carved with rich rococo elements. Roman dial. Glazed. Clockwork should be checked
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold
French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
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Carved Wood Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood clock for your home. Each carved wood clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 244 options for an antique or vintage carved wood clock now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood clock bearing Rococo, Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Pedro Friedeberg, Black Forest and Stickley Brothers each produced at least one beautiful carved wood clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Wood Clock?

Prices for a carved wood clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $102,287, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Carved Wood Clock
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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