Carved Wood Plaques
Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Decorative Art
Oak, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Other
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Early 1800s German Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Late 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Wood
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Paintings
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
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Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Porcelain, Hardwood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Books
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Gesso, Hardwood
Antique 1820s English Musical Instruments
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Antler
20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Music Stands
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Religious Items
Marble
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Black Forest Taxidermy
Antler, Wood
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Carved Wood Plaques For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right Collectibles and Curiosities for You
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
- 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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