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Pair of Carved Wood Columns Pedestals
Pair of Carved Wood Columns Pedestals

Pair of Carved Wood Columns Pedestals

Located in London, GB

Classical carved wood columns pedestals in leafy scrollwork.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Column Pedestals
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Column Pedestals

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Column Pedestals

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century French Louis XVI carved wood column pedestals. This gorgeous pair of carved

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Decorative Carved Wood Column on Custom Stand
British Colonial Decorative Carved Wood Column on Custom Stand

British Colonial Decorative Carved Wood Column on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A single 19th century British Colonial carved wood column with custom stand. This antique hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19  Century Hand Carved Italian Wood Columns
19  Century Hand Carved Italian Wood Columns

19 Century Hand Carved Italian Wood Columns

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant Pair of hand Carved wood Columns, probably from Italian , great object of art for display.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

French Pair 19th Century Painted Wood Columns, 7.25 Ft Tall
French Pair 19th Century Painted Wood Columns, 7.25 Ft Tall

French Pair 19th Century Painted Wood Columns, 7.25 Ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pair of tall carved wood columns from the 19th century. This antique pair of wooden

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Carved Wood Pedestal Columns
Pair of Large Carved Wood Pedestal Columns

Pair of Large Carved Wood Pedestal Columns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th Century carved and painted wood Spanish pedestals. Original painted finish

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal
Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal

Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a very tall and heavy spiral carved dark solid wood column. It depicts a square top adorned

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Vintage Wood Carved Corinthian Column Pedestal
Mid Century Vintage Wood Carved Corinthian Column Pedestal

Mid Century Vintage Wood Carved Corinthian Column Pedestal

Located in Stamford, CT

Nice mid century vintage carved wood Corinthian column pedestal with a square base. Corinthian

Category

Mid-20th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Italy Hand-Carved Solid Oak Wood Column Base
Italy Hand-Carved Solid Oak Wood Column Base

Italy Hand-Carved Solid Oak Wood Column Base

By DD Dimore

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging contemporary wooden made column has the surface finely hand sculpted in solid oak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column
18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Fluted Wood Column

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish hand-carved fluted wood column.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Antique carved wood Corinthian Column or pedestal, France ca. 1890
Antique carved wood Corinthian Column or pedestal, France ca. 1890

Antique carved wood Corinthian Column or pedestal, France ca. 1890

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France and perfectly suitable as pedestal or plant table. Crafted from high-quality wood, this column

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Baroque Gilt-wood Carved Columns
Pair of Italian Baroque Gilt-wood Carved Columns

Pair of Italian Baroque Gilt-wood Carved Columns

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Baroque (late 17th/18th Century ) polychromed & gilt-wood Solomonic columns with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monolithic Teak Wood columns
Monolithic Teak Wood columns

Monolithic Teak Wood columns

Located in Mexico City, MX

Monolithic Teak Wood columns, carved stone bases with an elegant typical Indian design. Upper shaft

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone

Antique 18th Century Pair Of Columns Hand Carved Wood Painted Flowers
Antique 18th Century Pair Of Columns Hand Carved Wood Painted Flowers

Antique 18th Century Pair Of Columns Hand Carved Wood Painted Flowers

Located in Munich, DE

These columns were handcarved out of wood in the middle of the 18th century either in the South of

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Italy Hand-Carved Oak Wood Column in Post Modern Style
Italy Hand-Carved Oak Wood Column in Post Modern Style

Italy Hand-Carved Oak Wood Column in Post Modern Style

By DD Dimore

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging contemporary wooden made column has the surface finely hand sculpted in solid oak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Large Pair of Wood Carved French Baroque Solomonic Columns
Early 18th Century Large Pair of Wood Carved French Baroque Solomonic Columns

Early 18th Century Large Pair of Wood Carved French Baroque Solomonic Columns

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Early 18th Century Large Pair of Wood Carved French Baroque Solomonic Columns These beautiful

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

20th Century Spanish Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood Corinthian Columns.Set of three
20th Century Spanish Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood Corinthian Columns.Set of three

20th Century Spanish Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood Corinthian Columns.Set of three

Located in Miami, FL

Set of three 20th century Spanish carved gilt and polychrome wood columns A spectacular set of 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Greco Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early-Mid 18th Century Baroque Carved & Gilt Column
Early-Mid 18th Century Baroque Carved & Gilt Column

Early-Mid 18th Century Baroque Carved & Gilt Column

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

church. Carved wood and gilded. Now on a very heavy, to hold the weight of the column, custom iron stand

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Iron

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand
Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Column Pedestal. Certainly makes a wonderful addition to any home seeking a display piece in an entryway

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Pair of Carved Wooden Columns with Fruit Motifs
18th Pair of Carved Wooden Columns with Fruit Motifs

18th Pair of Carved Wooden Columns with Fruit Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

A stunning pair of decorative columns crafted from hand-carved antique wood. Each column features

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of columns with oak leaves in carved wood and stucco, late 19th century
Pair of columns with oak leaves in carved wood and stucco, late 19th century

Pair of columns with oak leaves in carved wood and stucco, late 19th century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This pair of columns in resinous wood with stucco decorations was executed in the late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stucco, Wood

18th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTED WOOD TWISTED COLUMNS
18th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTED WOOD TWISTED COLUMNS

18th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTED WOOD TWISTED COLUMNS

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of wooden twisted columns, finely carved and painted with a black and yellow duotone. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pairs of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals
Pairs of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals

Pairs of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals, salvaged from a church in Portsmouth. Styled

Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Oak, Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Pair of Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns

Pair of Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian Rococo style (probably 18th Century) dark green painted columns with swirl design

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Fluted Columns in Natural Tone
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Fluted Columns in Natural Tone

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Fluted Columns in Natural Tone

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Fluted Columns in Natural Tone

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Creme Peinte Baroque Columns
Pair of Italian Carved Creme Peinte Baroque Columns

Pair of Italian Carved Creme Peinte Baroque Columns

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of Italian Carved Creme Peinte Baroque Columns, 18th-19th c., the three-quarter round columns

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal
Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal

Single Walnut Carved Wood Pedestal

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant pedestal made of carved walnut wood , hand painted , nice patina ,with round top and square

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bases
Carved Wood Bases

Carved Wood Bases

$7,750 / set

Carved Wood Bases

Located in New York, NY

Substantial pair of 18th century Italian gilded bases with ornate carved detailing.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns

Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wooden Columns in the Taste of Antiquity, 20th Century.
Pair of Carved Wooden Columns in the Taste of Antiquity, 20th Century.

Pair of Carved Wooden Columns in the Taste of Antiquity, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

columns in carved wood, 20th century. H: 220cm, W: 35cm, D: 35cm Production time: 2-3 weeks

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Greco Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Satin Wood Indian Columns from Chettinad
A Pair of Satin Wood Indian Columns from Chettinad

A Pair of Satin Wood Indian Columns from Chettinad

Located in Chicago, IL

These monumental Chettinad columns are quintessential architectural features of traditional haveli

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway

Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway This Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Columns - A Set of 2
Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Columns - A Set of 2

Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Columns - A Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

monumental, hand-carved polychrome columns. Standing over eight feet tall, these vintage pieces are true

Category

Late 20th Century American Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column This is an18th Century piece
French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column This is an18th Century piece

French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column This is an18th Century piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column This is an18th Century piece, the column is fluted and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fluted Wood Columns, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century
Pair of Fluted Wood Columns, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Pair of Fluted Wood Columns, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

carved wood, these columns reflect the refined taste of the era, making them perfect as standalone

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Column, gilded and polychrome wood with flowers
Baroque Column, gilded and polychrome wood with flowers

Baroque Column, gilded and polychrome wood with flowers

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstunning Solomonic column in carved wood, gilded with gold leaf and polychromed. The shaft

Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Pair of large Neoclassical Columns, Pine Wood, France circa 1910
Pair of large Neoclassical Columns, Pine Wood, France circa 1910

Pair of large Neoclassical Columns, Pine Wood, France circa 1910

Located in Regensburg, DE

. Sid pine soft wood. Strong fluting of the stele. Square cornice and plinth. Doric capitals and bases

Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Stone Base - Pair
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Stone Base - Pair

19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Stone Base - Pair

Located in Firenze, IT

This tall pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural columns

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Fluted Chocolate Brown Wood Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century
Fluted Chocolate Brown Wood Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Fluted Chocolate Brown Wood Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

carved wood, the column reflects the refined taste of the era, making it perfect as a standalone

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Pedestal
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Pedestal

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Pedestal

Located in Dallas, TX

A large French Louis XVI style carved wood pedestal with a faux marble and gilded finish. This is a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stele, Selette in Carved and Gilded Wood, 19th Century.
Stele, Selette in Carved and Gilded Wood, 19th Century.

Stele, Selette in Carved and Gilded Wood, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Stele, Selette in carved and gilded wood, 19th century. Carved and gilded wood column in the Louis

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair Greco-Roman Columns
Pair Greco-Roman Columns

Pair Greco-Roman Columns

Located in Houston, TX

columns on wood base.

Category

20th Century Italian Greco Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Composition

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900
Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

By Southeast Asia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful soild teak wood column base the once occupied the interior structure of a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900
Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

By Southeast Asia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful soild teak wood column base the once occupied the interior structure of a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900
Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

By Southeast Asia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful soild teak wood column base the once occupied the interior structure of a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900
Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

Solid Teak Wood Column Base of Traditional Javanese House, Organic c. 1900

By Southeast Asia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful soild teak wood column base the once occupied the interior structure of a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Teak

Neoclassical White and Black Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved
Neoclassical White and Black Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved

Neoclassical White and Black Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving Introducing the Neoclassical Ebony

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns

Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns

Located in Houston, TX

pilaster columns with capitals and swags. These beautiful carved wood columns are in a lovely grey-blue

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century
Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Fluted Wood Black Lacquer Column, Louis Philippe Style, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

design adds structural elegance to the column. Crafted from carved wood, the column reflects the refined

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Decorative Pedestal Bowl
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Decorative Pedestal Bowl

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Decorative Pedestal Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage hand-carved pedestal bowl is a masterclass in organic texture and rustic charm

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Faux Marbled Rouge Columns
Faux Marbled Rouge Columns

Faux Marbled Rouge Columns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial pair of c. 1900 Neoclassical style,  hand carved pedestals on raised, ebonized bases

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved and Glossy Finishing
Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved and Glossy Finishing

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal, Hand-Carved and Glossy Finishing

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Wood Pedestals - A Pair
Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Wood Pedestals - A Pair

Vintage Boho Carved Corinthian Wood Pedestals - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

pedestals. Featuring finely carved capitals with intricate detailing, these classic columns embody the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood White High Pedestal in Baroque Revival Style, Hand Carved
Solid Wood White High Pedestal in Baroque Revival Style, Hand Carved

Solid Wood White High Pedestal in Baroque Revival Style, Hand Carved

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Solid Wood White High Pedestal in Baroque Revival Style, Hand Carved The Solid Wood White High

Category

2010s Hong Kong Baroque Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Carved Wood Columns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carved wood columns for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct carved wood columns — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. Carved wood columns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood columns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Neoclassical and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small carved wood columns measuring 3.35 inches across. There have been many well-made carved wood columns over the years, but those made by DD Dimore, Decorative Crafts and Jean-Paul Mazaroz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Carved Wood Columns?

Prices for carved wood columns start at $395 and top out at $167,500 with the average selling for $3,193.

Finding the Right Pedestals And Columns for You

Antique and vintage columns and pedestals can make a statement in your home with their timeless beauty. They have a rich architectural history, from ancient Egyptian columns adorned with lotus capitals to the stylized Corinthian columns of Greece. Today, they can add refinement to your spaces, both indoors and out.

The options for pedestals and columns are endless. Influenced by everything from ancient ruins to European palaces, columns and pedestals include contemporary designs and distressed pieces. There are modern designs from all over the world, such as Pakistani, Italian and French examples. Other designs draw on architectural heritage, like those created in the Louis XIV style, which references Greece and Rome and evokes the decadence of Versailles through gold and vivid colors.

The materials used in columns and pedestals can vary widely. Marble and gilt pedestals add elegance, while patina brass columns offer sophistication. An upcycled item such as an industrial press can become a column, while certain mid-century barstools can be repurposed as pedestals.

Whether elaborate Victorian or Art Deco designs, pedestals and columns can be the base for another piece of art, adding height or accenting a sculpture. One or several can display ferns or other plants with trailing vines. Some pedestals come with planters for this purpose.

On their own, these elements can provide character and a touch of antiquity to one’s decor. Columns and pedestals made of stone, wood and rattan are among those available on 1stDibs. Browse hundreds of columns and pedestals to find one for your space.

Questions About Carved Wood Columns
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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.