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.

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 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.

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 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.

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Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

$1,695

H 19.5 in W 33 in D 6 in

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

By David Barr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. the base is made specifically for this carved pig

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France

$4,900 / set

H 18 in W 40 in D 9.5 in

Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France

Located in Buffalo, NY

carved wooden pigs. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy vintage industrial metal base, this

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Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig

$950

H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid

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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 11 in D 4 in

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

$5,028

H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13 in

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved

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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

$4,669

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Located in Mortsel, BE

Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved

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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig

$975

H 13.5 in W 23 in D 5 in

Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand Carved Wooden Pig - a compliment to many settings - great in the kitchen, on a shelf

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Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table

$3,250

H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in

Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

A primitive handmade antique European farmhouse three legged "pig bench" work table. circa 1840

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Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures

$12,829

H 24 in W 43 in D 11 in

Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures

Located in London, GB

Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures A unique pair of

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Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish

$1,250

H 11 in W 22 in D 7 in

Folk Art Carved Wooden Pig Sculpture with Patinated Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully characterful hand-carved wooden pig, executed in a bold, rustic folk art style. The

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Vintage German Carved and Painted Black Forest Pig Mounted Wall Sculpture

$950

H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in

Vintage German Carved and Painted Black Forest Pig Mounted Wall Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black Forest carved and hand-painted 'pig' sculpture mounted to a circular board for wall hanging

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Vintage Carousel Pig

$5,800

H 27 in W 15 in D 75.5 in

Vintage Carousel Pig

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage wooden pig that was once part of a carousel.

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World War I Trench Art Carved Wallking Stick Cane of Sculpture Pig Soldier

$5,850

H 33.38 in W 4.25 in D 3.63 in

World War I Trench Art Carved Wallking Stick Cane of Sculpture Pig Soldier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

highlighted a soft ochre paint. The pig is carved standing upright with forelegs raised in a simplified

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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Asian wooden pig carving figurine / 20th century

$1,000

H 5.28 in W 11.11 in D 5.01 in

Old Asian wooden pig carving figurine / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden pig sculpture believed to have been produced in Southeast Asia or possibly the

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20th Century Southeast Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture

$1,867

H 3.35 in W 2.76 in D 9.45 in

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture

Located in Leuven , BE

Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

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Wood

NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century

$750

H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.38 in

NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

ATELIER NOËL GUAY - Vintage pine sculpture of a pig - featuring a well modelled form with an

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Pipe Wood Carved Head Pig Kaiser Kultur Military

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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in

Pipe Wood Carved Head Pig Kaiser Kultur Military

Located in Achterveld, NL

Satiric carved wooden pipe representing the head of a soldier or Kaiser with helmet in the form of

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Vintage 1910s French Tobacco Accessories

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Wood

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue

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H 2 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue

Located in Pasadena, CA

This Mid-Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue is a remarkable and unique piece of art

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Pig Butchers Trade Sign Papier Mâché Mold

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H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Pig Butchers Trade Sign Papier Mâché Mold

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A wonderfully expressive carved wood pig, used as a Butchers trade sign papier mâché mold. It has

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Signs

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Wood

Vintage American Hand-Carved Wood Pig Sculpture by Michael Kluck, 1992

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H 8 in W 14 in D 5.5 in

Vintage American Hand-Carved Wood Pig Sculpture by Michael Kluck, 1992

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming vintage carved wood pig sculpture was created by Santa Fe artist Michael Kluck in

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Late 20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

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H 19.5 in W 33 in D 6 in

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed

By David Barr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. Signed David Barber. Very well done. 33 W x 19.5 H x D.

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Wood Butchers Display Pig

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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Carved Wood Butchers Display Pig

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful late 19th century carved wood pig mount butchers display sign. mounted on a later plaque

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wooden Pig w/ Secret Space

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H 4 in W 4 in D 9.5 in

Carved Wooden Pig w/ Secret Space

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved wood pig with a secret hidden compartment on the bottom for your favorite treasure.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig

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H 15 in W 25 in D 9 in

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming folk art carved wood pig, painted in original soft pink with black accents. The figure

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Amusing painted carved wood carousel pig

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H 51 in W 62 in

Amusing painted carved wood carousel pig

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English or French painted carousel pig, with well carved features, glass eyes and a curled tail

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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

20th Century Folk Art Carved Pig

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H 21 in W 49 in D 13 in

20th Century Folk Art Carved Pig

Located in Winnetka, IL

Large mid-20th century carved wood figural pig having marble eyes. Carved from one piece of wood

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Tribal Pig Mask Folk Art

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H 14.25 in W 8.13 in D 10.25 in

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Tribal Pig Mask Folk Art

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage hand carved pig tribal mask. Large in stature. Would make a wonderful accent piece in any

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Vintage 1970s Tribal Decorative Art

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Acrylic

20thc Hand Carved Painted Folk Art Wooden Pig

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H 4 in W 11 in D 8.25 in

20thc Hand Carved Painted Folk Art Wooden Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand carved & painted folky pig sculpture.The condition is very good.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Toys

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pig Container/Tray

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H 12.5 in W 22 in D 9 in

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pig Container/Tray

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pig Container/Tray offers whimsical functionality. Crafted from

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware

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Wood

A Carved Wooden Sculpture Depicting A Pig.

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H 7.5 in W 17 in D 4 in

A Carved Wooden Sculpture Depicting A Pig.

Located in Milan, IT

A carved wooden sculpture depicting a pig , hand painted, with an iron tail.

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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Metal

EARLY 20THC HAND CARVED PIG W/ GREAT OLD SURFACE

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H 29 in W 13 in D 12 in

EARLY 20THC HAND CARVED PIG W/ GREAT OLD SURFACE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL EARLY 20TH C. FOLKY HAND CARVED PIG WITH SUPER AGED PATINA AND SURFACE. GREAT EARLY HAND

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Carousel Fairground Pig Figure

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H 22 in W 12 in D 47 in

Carousel Fairground Pig Figure

Located in London, GB

French Carousel fairground headless pig rare Folk Art hand carved Figure, circa 1905 This lot is

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Polychrome Painted Carousel Pig on Wooden Stand

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H 35 in W 40 in D 16 in

19th Century French Carved Polychrome Painted Carousel Pig on Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Incorporate old world charm into your home with this interesting antique, wooden carousel pig

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1870s Carved Wood Pig

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H 7 in W 3.5 in D 10 in

1870s Carved Wood Pig

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1870s carved wood pig. Great worn paint.

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Antique 1870s Sculptures and Carvings

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French Country Display Serving Platter Carved Oak Pig Sculpture

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H 5 in W 20.5 in D 5.2 in

French Country Display Serving Platter Carved Oak Pig Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage footed serving platter feature hand-carved wood pig figurine with elongated

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Platters and Serveware

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Oak

Pair of Wood Carved Painted Pigs

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H 10.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Wood Carved Painted Pigs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of charming carved wood painted pigs. Smaller seated pig is 12" L x 5.5" W x 9.5" H.

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Pig Figurine Statue, Austrian Folk Art, 1940s

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H 3.63 in W 6.25 in D 2 in

Wood Carved Pig Figurine Statue, Austrian Folk Art, 1940s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid century wooden pig figure, circa 1940s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pig Wood Sculpture Stool

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H 17.75 in W 11 in D 39.5 in

Pig Wood Sculpture Stool

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a decorative sculpture or stool of a pig. Hand-carved of a large wood trunk

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Wood

Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century

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H 5 in W 2 in D 4.25 in

Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The carved pig with slight cracks ink stains and a loose hinge and minor loss to tail. Obviously

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture

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H 7 in W 17 in D 4 in

19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1880, the hand carved sculpture features a pig figure sniffing. The piece

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Indonesian Carved Reclining Pig Sculpture with Weathered Patina

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H 8 in W 8 in D 15 in

Vintage Indonesian Carved Reclining Pig Sculpture with Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian vintage carved pig sculpture from the mid 20th century with age cracks. Created in

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hunting Cane Walking Stick with Carved Deer Fox Hare Hound and Pig

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H 34.5 in W 7 in D 2.25 in

Antique Hunting Cane Walking Stick with Carved Deer Fox Hare Hound and Pig

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and skilfully carved walking cane. Impressive and practical walking stick with as much as

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian More Furniture and Collecti...

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Pig' 1920s Taisho Era

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H 0.91 in W 2.09 in D 0.79 in

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Pig' 1920s Taisho Era

Located in Paris, FR

netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can find his signature on the stomach of this pig netsuke.) Netsuke is a

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme 'Wild Pig' 1920s Taisho

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H 1.58 in W 0.79 in D 2.96 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme 'Wild Pig' 1920s Taisho

Located in Paris, FR

in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers

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H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 13.5 in

Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers

By Higareda Brothers

Located in Forney, TX

throughout. Hand carved and painted solid wood, depicted in motion jumping, with an ear of corn clenched in

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Pig

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H 36.75 in W 18 in D 38 in

Antique Carved Wood Pig

Located in Chicago, IL

antique wood pig. salvaged from a boucherie in the french alps. hand carved. pair available (priced

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large, Carved Wood Promotional Pig Figure

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H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Large, Carved Wood Promotional Pig Figure

Located in Kent, GB

A 1950s carved wood pig figure. This is exceptionally unusual, we have been unable to find anything

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Painted and Carved Wood Chinese Pig

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H 13 in W 23 in D 13 in

Painted and Carved Wood Chinese Pig

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a large painted and carved wood Chinese pig table centerpiece. Carved from one solid piece

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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Smiling Pig Statue

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H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in

Carved Smiling Pig Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tongue-in-cheek carved wood statue of grinning pig.

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Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Black Carved Bench with Pig Heads

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H 14 in W 90 in D 14 in

Black Carved Bench with Pig Heads

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Black carved bench with pig heads Measures: 90" L x 11" D x 14" H. 13925-3.

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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Materials

Wood

Large 1930s American Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Pig

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H 14 in W 28 in D 8 in

Large 1930s American Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Pig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large 1930s American Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Pig. Lid Opens on Top for Storage.

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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Round Asian Side Table or Stool with Carved Apron and Turned Wood Legs

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H 20 in Dm 15 in

Round Asian Side Table or Stool with Carved Apron and Turned Wood Legs

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Round Asian side table or stool with carved apron and turned wood legs. Pig skin covered round

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Lifesize Carved Wood Carousel Pig Sculpture

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H 21.5 in W 47 in D 9 in

Lifesize Carved Wood Carousel Pig Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large hand-carved solid wood boar or pig sculpture believed to have originally been destined

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Geraldo Brazilian Noble Wood Carving Representing Pig, circa 1960

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H 9.06 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in

Geraldo Brazilian Noble Wood Carving Representing Pig, circa 1960

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Geraldo Brazilian noble wood carving representing pig.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Glendale, CA

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$34,719

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750

$807Sale Price|41% Off

H 10.04 in W 9.06 in D 2.96 in

Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint

$472Sale Price|46% Off

H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful original period piece and very decorative item. The hand of a baroque Saint figure with its original color. Italy circa 1750 Weathered. H:9cm W:11cm D:25cm

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Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

$5,747

H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Parrot on a Perch" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive Austrian Bronze study of a colourful parrot perched on a stand with excellent naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, raised on circular ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Zodiaco Dinner Plate

$160 / item

H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Zodiaco Dinner Plate

By Laboratorio Paravicini

Located in Milan, IT

This superb ceramic plate is part of the Zodiaco collection introduced at the Milan Furniture Fair 2017. The center of this dish is adorned with a blue circle enclosing the earth and...

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Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

$1,071Sale Price|52% Off

H 22.45 in W 7.09 in D 8.08 in

Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm

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$1,895

H 13 in W 33 in D 4 in

20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and painted 1940s wooden whale, came from Nantucket. Wonderful patina in original paint. Custom made stand. Great size for a mantle or as a large display piece.

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Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

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$687Sale Price|45% Off

H 7.29 in W 13.98 in D 2.76 in

Antique Spanish Carved Wooden Panel with Angel Figure, Circa 1550-1650

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered wooden panel with an wonderful primitive angel figure and garlands. Original paint and gilding. Spain, circa 1550-1650, weathered, small losses and old repairs M...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

$34,719

H 47.25 in W 31.11 in D 12.21 in

Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

This cabinet, model 522, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, stands among the most expressive examples of Swedish modern design. The rectilinear mahogany case is entirely clad ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Industrial Macabre Orthodonist's 'Phantom' Dental Teaching Aid. c.1920

$2,149

H 8.67 in W 3.55 in D 5.91 in

Antique Industrial Macabre Orthodonist's 'Phantom' Dental Teaching Aid. c.1920

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally rare early 20th‑century phantom dental teaching aid, c.1920. Engineered to a very high quality, designed for orthodontists to practice procedures with precision, it...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

$368,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$62,256Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991

$3,750

H 18.51 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991

Located in Utrecht, NL

Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co

$880 / item

H 33 in W 25 in D 12 in

Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co

By Paris Mfg. Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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What are the types of wood carving?
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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.
What is Chinese wood carving?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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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?
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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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.