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Black Lacquered Napoleonic Revival Upholstered Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French Napoleon III Revival black carved wood loveseat in the the transitional Louis XV-XVI style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Queen Anne Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique loveseat with rounded back and hand carved wood frame. Beautifully sculpted wood feet
Category
Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Regal Louis XVI Style Painted Wood and Velvet Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic French loveseat having painted carved frame and wonderful velvet upholstery with luxurious
Category
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Striking Carved Burlwood & Mahogany Loveseat with Staffordshire Dog Motif Fabric
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Show stopper English burl wood and carved mahogany loveseat having lovely ball and claw feet and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 40 in W 53 in D 19.5 in
French Antique Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique revival loveseat with French inspired wood carved frame and soft cushions. Decorative
Category
20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style ornate carved mahogany settee loveseat sofa. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 27 in
Charming Old French Hepplewhite Style Carved Show Wood Frame Upholstered Settee
Located in North Salem, NY
molded serpentine shaped-wood frame. The elegant serpentine shaped back and seat brings a pleasing feel
Category
Early 20th Century Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 54 in D 24 in
Restored French Louis XV-Style Loveseat: Timeless Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, a symbol of timeless grace for the modern home. Constructed from durable solid wood, this loveseat
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers, Wood, Lacquer
Delicate Loveseat in White Tones and Grey Upholstery by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wrap up your classy villa living areas with this slim and delicate two-seater loveseat by Modenese
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
Red-Striped Rococo Loveseat with Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
loveseat by Modenese Luxury Interiors, showing up in one of our baroque catalogues. It features a natural
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Pair Mid-Century Wingback Loveseats after Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Trenton, NJ
loveseats, reminiscent of the exquisite designs by Paolo Buffa. These loveseats are a beautiful synthesis of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted loveseats (Marquise) with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Nouveau Caned Loveseat Attributed to Fischel, France 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage loveseat attributed to Fischel featuring a carved wooden frame and intricate decorative
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu For S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Vintage Asian Rosewood Loveseat with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
loveseat is also gorgeous. Arm height 27
Wood has some signs of age and wear as shown in photos.
Category
Vintage 1940s Singaporean Loveseats
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Elegant French Style Carved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and deep French Style sofa with elaborately carved and shaped frame with a floral basket
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Arhaus Louis XV Style Loveseat or Sofa with Neutral Contrasting Seat Cushion
Located in Hopewell, NJ
immaculate upholstery and classic carved wood frame. Beautiful contrasting original immaculate seat cushion
Category
1990s American Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 41.25 in W 71 in D 27 in
Art Deco Loveseat Sofa with Sculptural Arms in Patinaed Leather, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
carved curved feet this sofa has excellent bones on which to upholster in a fabric of your choosing or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33 in W 67 in D 41 in
Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern to postmodern channeled sectional loveseat or lounge chairs in the style of Jay
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
H 36 in W 38 in D 38 in
French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, gold distress painted finish, nicely carved details
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 45.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Fine Carved Antique French Settee with High Arms
Located in Bridgeport, CT
back corners. Carved ribbon and leaf motifs on the crest rail, ribbon motif on the seat rail and Louis
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
French Country Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Burgundy Wingback Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV style carved mahogany settee. Item features partial down filled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Embroidered Brown Leather and Painted Wood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
carved white painted wooden legs.
Category
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light tone fabric and walnut wood frame and legs. Hand carved wood frame all hair filled upholstery with
Category
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 30 in W 78 in D 26 in
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Style: French Louis XVI
Year
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
21st Century Modern Handcrafted African Chair
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
before being sealed with wax. The wood is hand carved and the bronze is handmade to create leopard spots
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bronze
American Mid-Century Sycamore Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
American 1960s sycamore loveseat having a seat and back upholstered in a light yellow floral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Sycamore, Fabric, Upholstery
French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
Napoleon III Period decor.
Sofa features hand-carved, turned wood, ebonized front legs set into casters
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Country Louis XV Style Walnut Burgundy Small Wingback Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV style carved mahogany settee. Item features partial down filled
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
21st Century Annecy Sofa in Fabric
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
characterized by an antique gold frame and a precious and refined light-grey satin upholstery.
Annecy loveseat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Settee, France, circa 1920s
By Paul Follot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty Art Deco loveseat or sofa. The wood structure is carved with a rope and tassel decor on
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Green Striped Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) gilt loveseat with a carved oval back and green striped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Tete a Tete with carved wood frame and an upholstered, linen-blend, cushioned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Venetian Bleached Tete-a-tete with Zebra Print
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th Century) bleached tete-a-tete conversation seat with carved and
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Post War Carved Mango Wood Tropical Mid Century Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 1940's carved koa wood tropical loveseat featuring large wood panels carved into palm leaves
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
N2 Loveseat, Handcrafted in Solid Wood
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N2 loveseat is a minimal bench twisted on its axis to create two opposing seating positions
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vtg Italian Neoclassical Style Cherry Wood Spiral Carved Small Bench Loveseat. Item features solid
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
hallway.
Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway bench made in the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Oak
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H 32.49 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee or Canapé
Located in Plainview, NY
the 19th century during the renaissance revival era, also carved of burl wood and gild decorated.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Heavy Carved Pine and Green Leather Loveseat with Sling Arms & High Slatted Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved round top posts with thick wood peg supports and a high slatted back. Cushions and sling arms in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 37.25 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Swedish White Loveseat Sofa w/ Tapered Wood Legs & Small Curved Arms
By Folke Jansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish cream white loveseat sofa with tapered legs and wood details on the arms. Legs are tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Post War Carved Mango Wood Tropical Mid-Century Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The late 1940s carved mango wood tropical loveseat featuring large wood panels carved into palm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Upholstered Settee Loveseat, Yellow Patinated Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Louis XV upholstered settee with Yellow patinated leather. Walnut Stained, carved, arms
Category
Antique 18th Century Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wood frame, nicely carved details, distressed finish, nice vintage item. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French settee or loveseat deconstructed and probably made in the late 1800's. When you take
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 44 in W 67 in D 32.5 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Gold Leaf 6-Leg Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gilt/gold leaf finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, 6 cabriole legs, great style and form
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Carved Wood Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood loveseat for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every carved wood loveseat was constructed with great care. Find 55 options for an antique or vintage carved wood loveseat now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood loveseat, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood loveseat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood loveseat over the years, but those crafted by Modenese Gastone, Aaron Scott Design and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Carved Wood Loveseat?
The average selling price for a carved wood loveseat at 1stDibs is $3,638, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $28,750 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Carved Wood Loveseat
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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