What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

What are the types of wood carving?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

Carved Wood Nativity

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels

$45,000 / set

H 42 in W 26 in D 14 in

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso. Found in a

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Leo SalazarNativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s, 1960's

$6,500

H 18.5 in W 6.5 in

Nativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s

By Leo Salazar

Located in Detroit, MI

Nativity Scene with Blessed Mary, Kneeling Joseph, Angel, One Shepherd, One King, Manger, Baby

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Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century

$11,803

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Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century

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Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century. Carved wood

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$53,288

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$2,350

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in

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19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

$2,445

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19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox

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Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 13 in D 1.5 in

Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 17th Century Russian Orthodox Icon of the Nativity of the Mother of God painted over gold leaf

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Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

$2,445

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox

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Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress

$2,640

H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in

Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress

Located in Hamburg, DE

This rare, antique Neapolitan nativity figure from the 18th century represents a woman in

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Contemporary Nativity Scene in Oval Teca

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Contemporary Nativity Scene in Oval Teca

Located in Genova, Liguria

terracotta the Nativity with angels above. Structure in wood bented by hand, covered by ancient paper

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Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set

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Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set

Located in Tustin, CA

generations! Incredible, large hand carved wood nativity scene, nativity set or creche with a stable, manger

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Late 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Department 56

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H 12 in W 10 in D 2 in

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Department 56

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage hand carved 16 piece nativity set by Department 56, circa 1980s. Each piece is hand

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene

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H 13 in W 13 in D 8 in

19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene A charming example of a mid-19th century hand carved folk

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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in L 19.2 in

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

By Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

wood into a nativity set that transcends the traditional image and converts itself into a scene from

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib

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H 14.18 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in

Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib

Located in Greven, DE

Large 16-piece Nativity set of the brand Ostheimer. Ostheimer figures are made in high quality

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Early 2000s German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Maple

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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H 18.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company

Located in Tustin, CA

, elaborately handmade and hand carved, hand painted, large linden wood nativity scene from the Dementz Family

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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H 12 in W 24 in D 12 in

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company

Located in Tustin, CA

Handmade and hand carved, hand painted, beautifully detailed linden wood nativity scene from the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Religious Items

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Wood

Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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H 19.5 in W 20 in D 47 in

Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company

Located in Tustin, CA

Magnificent, elaborately handmade and hand carved, hand painted, very large linden wood nativity

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer of Germany

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H 12 in W 10 in D 2 in

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer of Germany

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage hand carved 16 piece nativity set by Ostheimer of Germany, circa 1970s. Each piece is

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Late 20th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief

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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief

Located in Milan, IT

17th Century Nativity Wooden relief, 11 x 14.5 cm The work depicts the episode of the Nativity

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Antique 17th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure with Original Clothing

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H 9.06 in W 2.96 in D 1.58 in

18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure with Original Clothing

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite Neapolitan nativity figure, crafted in the 18th century, is a testament to the rich

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in D 8.8 in

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

By Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

wood into a nativity set that transcends the traditional image and converts itself into a scene from

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Unique Circular French Art Deco Rug by Paul Follot – A Celestial Masterpiece of Decorative Arts Size: 12'7" × 12'7" (383 × 383 cm) Crafted in 1925 by the renowned French designer Pau...

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Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century

$56,943 / set

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A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

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$2,298,000

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Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover

$15,000

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Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

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$2,709

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 20th century antique religious stained glass window circa 1900. Depicting an ecclesiastical scene, thought to be Jesus with two disciples, the subject is stunningly captured...

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$164,215

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Carved Wood Nativity For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood nativity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and acrylic, every carved wood nativity was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved wood nativity, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood nativity, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood nativity bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made carved wood nativity has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dementz Family DEUR Art Company, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Edilma Cruz Prudencio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Wood Nativity?

Prices for a carved wood nativity start at $1,421 and top out at $46,775 with the average selling for $3,900.

Questions About Carved Wood Nativity

What is Chinese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
1 Answer
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.
What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
1 Answer
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.
What is carved wood art called?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
1 Answer
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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
1 Answer
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.