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German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.
German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.

German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th Carved Wood Shelf Clock With Musical Movement. German

Category

Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Wall Mounted Shelf / Pantry Shelf

Located in Barcelona, ES

This wall hanging shelf has scalloped and carved details and three shelves.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

Intricately Carved Antique Anglo-Indian Wood Temple Wall Shelf
Intricately Carved Antique Anglo-Indian Wood Temple Wall Shelf

Intricately Carved Antique Anglo-Indian Wood Temple Wall Shelf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable temple wall shelf, likely Anglo-Indian or Burmese, in dark brown finished wood with ornate carving throughout.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Pierced Carved Wood Multi Shelf Wall Shelf With Central Arched Mirror
A Pierced Carved Wood Multi Shelf Wall Shelf With Central Arched Mirror

A Pierced Carved Wood Multi Shelf Wall Shelf With Central Arched Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming Neoclassical reproduction wall shelf/mirror in mahogany and wood. The arched mirror is Neoclassical in design with columns and pierced fretwork. The mirror has a small sha...

Category

1990s Indian Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Silver Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf
Silver Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf

Silver Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful antique silver gilt hand carved wood wall shelf. Perfect for displaying art work or décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Pr. Mythological Carved Gilt Wood Wall Shelf Brackets
Pr. Mythological Carved Gilt Wood Wall Shelf Brackets

Pr. Mythological Carved Gilt Wood Wall Shelf Brackets

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of gilt wood sconces of carved wood with mythological horned man beast motif. Both pieces are in very good original condition, each shows minor loss to edge trim, pleas...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood
Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood

Spanish Colonial Rustic Corner Wall Shelf in Carved Wood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Colonial Wood Two Tier Corner Wall Shelf, 1940s Hand-carved pine spice rack or small corner wall shelf.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf
Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf

Chinese Carved Wood and Red Accented Bogu Etagere Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

"Chinese Bogu wooden etagere featuring open display shelving connecting ornately carved, red framed doors, two red drawers with golden foliage ornamentation and drawer pulls, and sli...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands
French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf with Porcelain Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Self with 14 Porcelain Stands . Moveable closing glass door at the bottom. Interior wood supports for future wood shelves or glass shelves to yo...

Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf
English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style carved stripped wood wall shelf with head of bearded man wearing crown (19/20th Cent.)

Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Wood Carved Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket
Large Italian Wood Carved Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket

Large Italian Wood Carved Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This bracket with a shell motif could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930s Petite Cherub Carved Gilt Wood Trinket Shelf, Pair
1930s Petite Cherub Carved Gilt Wood Trinket Shelf, Pair

1930s Petite Cherub Carved Gilt Wood Trinket Shelf, Pair

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Beautiful carved wood figurine shelves. A couple repairs re-gluing the two top Cherubs back on, and one Cherub is missing a foot. Strong and joinery is tight, still very usable wall ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s
Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s

Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art
Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative gilt and gem stones details.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain
Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain

Sarreid Wall Shelf, Carved Wood, Gargoyle, Lion, Made in Spain

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Sarreid carved wood shelves. Can be used with glass top as seen in pictures or without.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Baroque Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Wall Bracket, Sconce, or Shelf
French Baroque Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Wall Bracket, Sconce, or Shelf

French Baroque Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Wall Bracket, Sconce, or Shelf

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A large last half of the 19th century French Baroque style stained, painted, and parcel-gilt wall bracket of unusual bisected cornice form having stained chestnut shelf above compoun...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Wall Shelf - 19th century
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Wall Shelf - 19th century

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Wall Shelf - 19th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique - Decoration - 19th Antique carved wooden wall console, dating from the 19th century. Measures : 60x28,5cm H:47cm Material: Carved wood. Decoration: Baroque motif "mascaron f...

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005
Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005

Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf, Hand-Carved Wood, 2005

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bill and Phyllis Duffy Folk Art Shelf dating from 2005. Bill would do most of the carving and Phyllis would do the painting. They left corporate America in 1980 and moved to Centra...

Category

Early 2000s American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Painted Wood Architectural Shelf
Early Painted Wood Architectural Shelf

Early Painted Wood Architectural Shelf

Located in Dekalb, IL

Wall-mounted architectural shelf featuring carved wood construction with applied corbels and repeating relief pattern along the frieze.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Display Shelf
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Display Shelf

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Display Shelf

Located in Pomona, CA

This gorgeous Chinese antique carved display shelf is in the original condition, all hand carved and in it's original finish, from Shan Xi, China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand
Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Italian Venetian Rococo style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmounted with "S" scrolled carved supports and toppe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Wall Bracket Shelf with Flowers and Face
Antique French Hand Carved Wood Wall Bracket Shelf with Flowers and Face

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Wall Bracket Shelf with Flowers and Face

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Renaissance Revival hand-carved walnut wall bracket/shelf, from the early 20th century. This beautiful and impressive antique wall console in dark brown features ornate flower...

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Wall Bracket Shelf
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Wall Bracket Shelf

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Wall Bracket Shelf

Located in Montréal, CA

This carved wooden wall bracket shelf, likely produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws on classical architectural forms with a distinctly sculptural presence.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Wood

Zougei wold wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1
Zougei wold wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1

Zougei wold wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Shelf, a Pair
Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Shelf, a Pair

Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Wood Wall Shelf, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hand-carved wood wall shelf made in India. Both have a lot of great design work (see pictures) Measures: H : 8.5 IN D : 7.25 IN W : 12 IN H : 6.5 IN D : 8 IN W : 9.75.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ebony

Circa 1860-1880 Black Forest Carved Eagle Wall Shelf
Circa 1860-1880 Black Forest Carved Eagle Wall Shelf

Circa 1860-1880 Black Forest Carved Eagle Wall Shelf

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Carved from linden wood. Beneath the shelf a spread eagle above a festoon of fruits & leaves. 24" h., 20 5/8" w., 9 1/4" d.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carved Wall Panel with Integrated Shelf Bracket, 19th Century
Carved Wall Panel with Integrated Shelf Bracket, 19th Century

Carved Wall Panel with Integrated Shelf Bracket, 19th Century

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Carved wall panel with integrated shelf bracket, early 19th century. There is a plentitude of possibilities, as a standalone object leaning against a wall or upright fixed on the wa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 19th Century Painted Wood Architectural Wall Shelf
Italian Early 19th Century Painted Wood Architectural Wall Shelf

Italian Early 19th Century Painted Wood Architectural Wall Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Italian carved wood wall-mounted shelf. This Italian architectural piece, from the early 19th century, has been hand-carved in a scroll and leaf motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Shelf with Architectural Lattice Detail
Carved Wooden Shelf with Architectural Lattice Detail

Carved Wooden Shelf with Architectural Lattice Detail

Located in High Point, NC

A striking wooden shelf unit defined by its sculptural, architectural presence.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Jewelry Cabinet with Star-Carved Shelf
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Jewelry Cabinet with Star-Carved Shelf

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Jewelry Cabinet with Star-Carved Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period jewelry cabinet from the 19th century with star-carved open shelf, double doors, large brass medallion lock and carved apron. Created in China during th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Display Shelf
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Display Shelf

Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Display Shelf

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome large scale vintage Italian carved and painted display shelf. Nice patina on this piece and lots of room to display books or collections. Beautiful!

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Ring Shelf in Lacquered Wood, by Panorammma, Mexico
Ring Shelf in Lacquered Wood, by Panorammma, Mexico

Ring Shelf in Lacquered Wood, by Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Ring Shelf is a free-standing, asymmetric, laquered wood ring. This object’s variations in form along with the dynamic composition of aluminum sheets that the ring encompasses open t...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

19th Century Qing Dynasty Small Cabinet with Carved Shelf and Apron
19th Century Qing Dynasty Small Cabinet with Carved Shelf and Apron

19th Century Qing Dynasty Small Cabinet with Carved Shelf and Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period small cabinet from the 19th century, with carved motifs, open shelf and two doors. Created in China during the 19th century, this small cabinet features...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Riva Sculptural Shelf Natural stain on Walnut wood by Amorph
Riva Sculptural Shelf Natural stain on Walnut wood by Amorph

Riva Sculptural Shelf Natural stain on Walnut wood by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Riva shelve is a highly desirable and contemporary piece that can elevate the look of any room. Its sleek and modern u shape design exudes elegance and sophistication, making it ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shelves and Wall C...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Swan Side Table with Shelf
Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Swan Side Table with Shelf

Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Swan Side Table with Shelf

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The tabletop showcases a richly figured wood veneer arranged in a geometric parquet pattern, framed by a delicately carved apron with scrolling vine motifs.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Corner Shelf with Inlaid Decorations
Late 19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Corner Shelf with Inlaid Decorations

Late 19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Corner Shelf with Inlaid Decorations

Located in Sofia, BG

Corner shelf with four shelves of two sizes inlaid with vase and plant scrolls, the uprights turned and moulded. In Dutch taste, late 19th century. Measures: Top. 135 cm - Widt...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Charred Wood with Inlaid Brass Floating Shelf, "Elevate No. 5"
Charred Wood with Inlaid Brass Floating Shelf, "Elevate No. 5"

Charred Wood with Inlaid Brass Floating Shelf, "Elevate No. 5"

By Huy Lam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Just as I have carved out these paths in wood, collectively we strive to make our mark by blazing bright trails in a dark, dynamic universe.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculp...

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wall Shelf with Hand Carved Leaf Pattern, Pair
Midcentury Wall Shelf with Hand Carved Leaf Pattern, Pair

Midcentury Wall Shelf with Hand Carved Leaf Pattern, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury floating wall shelf with black lacquer finish and hand-carved leaf sculpture in the center, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Open Shelf Cabinet with Arched Detailing by House of Jaipur
Hand-Carved Wooden Open Shelf Cabinet with Arched Detailing by House of Jaipur

Hand-Carved Wooden Open Shelf Cabinet with Arched Detailing by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Size Inches: 46" (L) × 40" (H) × 18" (D) Centimeters: 117 cm (L) × 101 cm (H) × 46 cm (D) Details - Solid natural wood construction - Hand-carved floral and geometric motifs - Intri...

Category

2010s Indian Bohemian Buffets

Materials

Wood

ROMEO Gray Cocktail Table in Beech Wood With Shelf - Lacquered Finish
ROMEO Gray Cocktail Table in Beech Wood With Shelf - Lacquered Finish

ROMEO Gray Cocktail Table in Beech Wood With Shelf - Lacquered Finish

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

This cocktail table, finished in a sleek 140 dark gray finish, invites you to savor moments of refinement and style in your living space. Crafted with precision, the Romeo Cocktail ...

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian 1930s Black Painted Tiered Shelf with Carved Scrolling Foliage
Anglo-Indian 1930s Black Painted Tiered Shelf with Carved Scrolling Foliage

Anglo-Indian 1930s Black Painted Tiered Shelf with Carved Scrolling Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Anglo-Indian tiered shelf from the early 20th century, with richly carved structure, scrolling foliage, reddish brown accents and black paint. Hand-crafted during the second quart...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical White and Dark Finishing Mirror with White Decorative Carved Shelf
Neoclassical White and Dark Finishing Mirror with White Decorative Carved Shelf

Neoclassical White and Dark Finishing Mirror with White Decorative Carved Shelf

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Neoclassical White and Dark Finishing Mirror with White Decorative Carved Shelf Introducing our stunning handmade wall mirror, featuring a beautiful dark and white finishing on soli...

Category

2010s Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Stool with Cloud-Carved Apron and Lower Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period dark stool from the early 20th century with carved apron and lower shelf. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years o...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Console Table with Hand Carved Drawers and Geometric Shelf
Red Lacquered Console Table with Hand Carved Drawers and Geometric Shelf

Red Lacquered Console Table with Hand Carved Drawers and Geometric Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquered console table with very unusual hand carved drawers, black and gold highlights and geometric shelf. With its layered textures and striking palette, this red l...

Category

20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor
Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Vintage American Folk Art Painted Wooden Shelf Carved Birds Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Naive Folk Art wooden shelf features charming carved bird shaped sides with elongated oval back and two small hooks on the bottom. The shelf is hand painted with abstract fl...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Rococo Silver & Gold Giltwood Carved Large Wall Shelf Bracket
Vintage Italian Rococo Silver & Gold Giltwood Carved Large Wall Shelf Bracket

Vintage Italian Rococo Silver & Gold Giltwood Carved Large Wall Shelf Bracket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Rococo Silver & Gold Giltwood Large Carved Wall Shelf Bracket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 23" W x 10" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland. Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base. These make mar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood shelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every carved wood shelf was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved wood shelf, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carved wood shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Adam Chesis and Amorph Inc. are consistently popular.

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Prices for a carved wood shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $24,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,899.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
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    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.