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Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
H 15 in W 23 in D 3 in
Pair of 1870s English Carved Wood Lions
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1870s English carved wood lions.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Silver Leaf Hand Carved Wood Lion Console Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hand carved wood lion console, silver leaf finish. Top is distressed, some silver leaf gone, as
Category

1990s Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture in the Manner of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970’s carved wood lion sculpture in the manner of Evelyn Ackerman. It’s not marked
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a
Category

Antique 1880s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Lions from Minas Gerais
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Kingwood

Pair of Carved Wood Lions from Minas Gerais
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bueche Girod Ladies Yellow Gold Carved Wood Lion’s Head Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
not signed. The lion’s head is artfully carved with beautiful detail and his eyes set with cabochon
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique English Chester field Sofa with Hand Carved Wood Lion Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Leather Chesterfield sofa with hand carved wooden lions legs. English Tifted Leather Sofa
Category

Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Blue and White Bench Ottoman Stool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
benches are a statement piece and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous hand carved details
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! Heavily lions motif along with gorgeous carved wood details, superior quality and construction
Category

1990s English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unique and Wonderful Pair Large and Carved Wood Lion Head Sculpture Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of highly decorative wall sconses from the turn of the century. These two marvelously stylised Kings of the Jungle could be watching over your house soon. This rare pair ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Artisan Lion Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Wood's Beverly Hills carved wood artisan lion head shoulder bag The hand-carved wood lion
Category

1990s Philippine Novelty Bags

Pair of Wooden Carved Sitting Lion Table Lamps, circa 1880 with Empire Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large Belgian carved wood lions from the 1880s made into table lamps with their shade
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 18th Century Gilt Wood and Gesso Girandoles
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian Gilt Gesso over carved wood Lion Paw Girandoles, 18th century mirrored frames with later
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
H 35 in W 39 in D 12 in
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Carved Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of 17th Century (or earlier) Flemish (?) carved lions that once formed part
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Lions
Carved Lions
H 12 in W 11 in D 5 in
Italian Carved Wood and Painted Reclining Lion
Located in Essex, MA
With a green bronzed reclining lion with gold leaf mane seated on a faux marble base. Estate of Los
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Lion Paw Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved gilt wood Rococo lion paw bench.
Category

1990s Benches

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Lion Paw Bench
Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Lion Paw Bench
H 14.25 in W 26 in D 18 in
Vintage Carved Wood Egyptian Revival Lion Console Table
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s vintage carved wood Egyptian Revival lion console table with an inset glass top. Nicely
Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Revival Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Antique Large Carved Wood Asian Lions a Pair
Located in Portage, MI
A beautiful pair of 19th century large carved wooden asian lions with wonderful patina. Possibly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century East Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The
Category

19th Century Realist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold this majestic antique carousel figure featuring a regal lion. Meticulously hand-carved from
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Lion Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 24.81 in W 32.29 in D 11.03 in
Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Lions Rampant Heraldry Shield
Located in Greer, SC
Exceptional antique handcrafted wood fireplace mantel, featuring what looks to be two lions rampant
Category

Antique 17th Century European Other Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Large Renaissance Style Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Renaissance Style Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair. Item features a large
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sarreid carved wood shelves. Can be used with glass top as seen in pictures or without
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Unique Hand Made Art Deco Armchair by Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
. The chair boasts three exquisite Jatoba wood carved panels, each featuring two exotic fishes that
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully detailed carved lions with Greek Key fret design panel, holding up beveled marble top
Category

Vintage 1930s English Console Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
H 38 in W 58 in D 14.75 in
French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Gilt-wood Standing Lion On Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion with its original weathered gilding. France circa 1750 Weathered
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Auguste Trémont(attrib.) : Lion cub drinking, carved wood sculpture c.1950
By Auguste Trémont
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Auguste Trémont (1892-1980, Luxembourg), Attributed to: "Lion cub drinking" Direct carving
Category

Mid-20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th c Sculpted Wood Lions
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of recumbent lions curved together, set on shaped base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th c Sculpted Wood Lions
Pair 19th c Sculpted Wood Lions
H 16 in W 37 in D 15 in
17th/18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion head with a great patina due to its extreme high age. Region
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Pair of Bookends Lions Heads by Sarreid Spain
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of rare and beautiful hand carved bookends by Sarreid, Made in Spain, circa 1970s. With a
Category

20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Wood

Refurbished Hand Carved Lion and Duck Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved all the figures onto the wood. Seeing the potential this chair could have, we put a lot of work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Red Lion Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Burl Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
arch on the top drawer of each side. The middle three drawers are adorned with oval-shaped carved wood
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Italian Rococo Venetian Carved Lion Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
from solid wood to depict a lion standing on a scrolled circular base. Height 200 cm. Diameter base 36
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lion & Tiger Bronze Fight Statue on Carved Wood Platform Asian Marking
Located in Toledo, OH
Lion and tiger bronze fight statue on carved wood platform. Asian makers mark. Very nice condition
Category

20th Century Asian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Juvenile Size Carousel Figure of a Standing Lion
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
carved and bleached or limed wood figure of a standing male lion with glass eyes and decorative saddle
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair Chinese Gilt Carved Wood Foo Dog / Guardian Lions Figurines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

1980s Italian Round Tripod Empire Style Lion Carved Wood Center Dining Table
By William Switzer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous hand carved details on
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Revival Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dutch Art Nouveau Amsterdamse School Armchair by Lion Cachet, 1925
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Antwerp, BE
finest oak, macassar ebony, and rosewood, adorned with stunning wood-carved details that elevate it to a
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

18th Century English Carved Pine Lion Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Lionheart) adopted the animal for his first Great Seal. This lion was carved out of pine in England during
Category

Antique 18th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Pine

Italian Antique Carved Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900s Italian carved wood side table with lion's feet carving. Measurements: Width
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Carved Wood Table
Italian Antique Carved Wood Table
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 29.5 in
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Lion Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century carved lion figure An early 19th century hand carved Italian or Spanish
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

1980's Carved Wood Foo Dog Guardian Lion Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
finish carved in the form of a Foo Dog Guardian Lion with head and tail having a flat surface to support
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

Beautiful Hand Carved Excotic Ironwood Lion Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood lion sculpture with beautiful detail great condition
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lion hairy paw hark back
Category

Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Giltwood Lion
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French hand carved giltwood lion.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Wall Plaque w/Carved Lions, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French architectural carved wood plaque, in a lion motif, from the 19th century. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features
Category

Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Large Rare Hand Carved Lions Mane Bust Head in Wood with Solid Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and decorative solid wood hand carved
Category

20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Chinese 19th Century Carved Wooden Architectural Panel with Clouds and Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved during the 19th century, this vertical architectural panel features
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carved wood lions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood lions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 170 antique and vintage carved wood lions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood lions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood lions bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Carved wood lions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nemmer, Sarreid Ltd. and Yale Burge are consistently popular.

How Much are Carved Wood Lions?

Prices for carved wood lions can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood lions begin at $199 and can go as high as $38,654, while the average can fetch as much as $2,480.
Questions About Carved Wood Lions
  • 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 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 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 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 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.