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Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif
Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif

Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

theatrical pair of mid-20th century carved wood wall shelves made in Spain, featuring draped swag

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Regency Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Italian Wood Chandelier
Italian Wood Chandelier

Italian Wood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Italian circa 1940s eight-arm wooden chandelier with painted finished, carved wood tassels and

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Style Painted Wood Table Base, Red Accents, Vintage 1970
Anglo-Indian Style Painted Wood Table Base, Red Accents, Vintage 1970

Anglo-Indian Style Painted Wood Table Base, Red Accents, Vintage 1970

Located in Stamford, CT

Fanciful Anglo-Indian style painted wood table base with red accents and carved wood "tassels".       

Category

Vintage 1970s Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Moderne Gilt Rope Magazine Rack
Art Moderne Gilt Rope Magazine Rack

Art Moderne Gilt Rope Magazine Rack

Located in Queens, NY

Art Moderne rope design gilt metal magazine rack with carved wood tassels.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900

Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 6 lights sitting in original painted wooden posts. Hand carved gold and rust color wood

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat  Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy
Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat  Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy

Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Voguish, chic, carved wood rope tassel framed loveseat, made in Italy in the style of A M E

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tassel-Carved Accent Table with Glass Top
Tassel-Carved Accent Table with Glass Top

Tassel-Carved Accent Table with Glass Top

By E. F. Chapman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Side table, having a round top of glass, fastened to its carved wood table base by a brass plate

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after  A M E Fournier Made in Italy
Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after  A M E Fournier Made in Italy

Carved Wood Rope Tassel Footstool Ottoman after A M E Fournier Made in Italy

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Chic carved wood rope and tassel footstool, ottoman - after the antique by A.M.E. Fournier, made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs
Pair of Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs

Pair of Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of 1980's carved faux bois rope / twine and tassel armchairs made in Italy finished in antique

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Polychromed Venetian Stool Carved as a Tassel with Round Seat
Polychromed Venetian Stool Carved as a Tassel with Round Seat

Polychromed Venetian Stool Carved as a Tassel with Round Seat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venetian stool, having a round, tufted seat, its polychromed base carved as a tassel with bublous

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Mecca Tassel on Chalcopyrite
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Mecca Tassel on Chalcopyrite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Mecca Tassel on Chalcopyrite

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian mecca hand carved tassel on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base. This

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large 18th Century Italian Rope & Tassels Decoration Carved Giltwood Mirror
Large 18th Century Italian Rope & Tassels Decoration Carved Giltwood Mirror

Large 18th Century Italian Rope & Tassels Decoration Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Berlin, DE

Large 18th Century Italian Rope & Tassels Decoration Carved Giltwood Mirror A large and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rope and Tassel Carved Bergère Chairs - a pair
Vintage Rope and Tassel Carved Bergère Chairs - a pair

Vintage Rope and Tassel Carved Bergère Chairs - a pair

Located in Roanoke, VA

Chic and stylish pair of tub chairs with extraordinary carved wood with rope and tassel detail. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel

18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

7 matching tassels hanging from the carved wood hanging fixture which signifies the number of

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Regency Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs
Pair of Regency Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs

Pair of Regency Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of Palm Beach Regency faux bois hand carved rope and tassel armchairs in weathered white wash

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Mecca Hand-Carved Tassels on an Antique Braid
18th Century Italian Mecca Hand-Carved Tassels on an Antique Braid

18th Century Italian Mecca Hand-Carved Tassels on an Antique Braid

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassels strung on an antique braid. The tassels originally

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric
Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric

Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

painted finish showing natural wear, each frame of wood carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat
Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat

Regency Rope Tassel Loveseat

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in New York, NY

Italy circa 1960/70's. The sofa features the classic carved wood rope tassel frame, with elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lacquered Carved Twisted Rope & Tassel Napoleon III Style Bergères
Pair of Lacquered Carved Twisted Rope & Tassel Napoleon III Style Bergères

Pair of Lacquered Carved Twisted Rope & Tassel Napoleon III Style Bergères

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of carved rope and tassel Napoleon III style armchairs. Features a solid carved wood

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères
Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères

Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of carved rope and tassel Napoleon III style painted armchairs. Features a solid

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved
One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved

One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved

By Dante Savonarola

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

is for the traditional chair with the rounded arms and silk tassels, the other chair which is listed

Category

20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

chandeliers. The hand-carved, gold leaf tassel was then mounted onto the calcite cube and adorned with natural

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament

18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament. These tassels were once used to decorate

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Japanese Horse Festival Black Lacquer Medallion with Tassels and Bells, Edo
Japanese Horse Festival Black Lacquer Medallion with Tassels and Bells, Edo

Japanese Horse Festival Black Lacquer Medallion with Tassels and Bells, Edo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese horse festival black lacquer medallion with tassels with bells, Edo period. When horses

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. They are two of the same

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Small Speckled Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
18th Century Italian Small Speckled Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'

18th Century Italian Small Speckled Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Rococo Tassel Ornaments with Gold Trim 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Tassel Ornaments with Gold Trim 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Tassel Ornaments with Gold Trim 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments with gold trim. The tassels

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornaments. These were once used to decorate

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

A group of five 18th century Italian speckled and gilded tassel ornaments with the original hooks

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th Century Italian hand-carved silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'

18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

hand carved solid wood tassels that hang off it. This comes with a very impressive silk shade that

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Coral Lacquered Regency Side Tables
Pair of Midcentury Coral Lacquered Regency Side Tables

Pair of Midcentury Coral Lacquered Regency Side Tables

Located in Palm Beach, FL

square tops, carved wood drape and tassel skirts, stylized blume legs connected with a tassel on a double

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pagoda Form Chandelier with Monkey
Vintage Pagoda Form Chandelier with Monkey

Vintage Pagoda Form Chandelier with Monkey

Located in Palm Beach, FL

style featuring a pagoda form top, carved drapery, wood tassels, a carved monkey, faux bamboo arms and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House
Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House

Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Buffalo, NY

hand carved wood frames with decorative tassels etc.Age appropriate wear to wood, Glamorous and chic

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Chic Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Pedestal Tables
Chic Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Pedestal Tables

Chic Pair of Grosfeld House 1940s Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Pedestal Tables

Located in San Francisco, CA

with rectangular top above a swag-carved apron with gilt-wood tassel decoration all fitted with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair
1960s Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair

1960s Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Richmond, VA

pair has lovely detailing, from top to bottom. The tassel form base is hand carved wood, with an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair, circa 1960s
Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair, circa 1960s

Italian Sarreid Giltwood and Brass Tassel Lamps, Pair, circa 1960s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Richmond, VA

has lovely detailing, from top to bottom. The tassel form base is hand carved wood, with an elegant

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th century Italian Gilt Wood Chandelier
19th century Italian Gilt Wood Chandelier

19th century Italian Gilt Wood Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Italian gilt wood chandelier with tassels. 6 carved wood arms with greek key supporting bobeches

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Mid-Century Set 10 Dining Chairs, Charcoal Gray Lacquer-Interior Crafts Mfg.
Mid-Century Set 10 Dining Chairs, Charcoal Gray Lacquer-Interior Crafts Mfg.

Mid-Century Set 10 Dining Chairs, Charcoal Gray Lacquer-Interior Crafts Mfg.

By Interior Crafts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detailed wood carved rib linear design throughout carved wood raised tassel design at the either side of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six-Light Empire Style Chandelier with a Silver Finish
Six-Light Empire Style Chandelier with a Silver Finish

Six-Light Empire Style Chandelier with a Silver Finish

Located in Houston, TX

, as well as wood- carved oversized tassels, which add a bit of whimsy to this piece. Pair of bands

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror Made in Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Mirror Made in Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror Made in Italy

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

Stunning gold leaf mirror made in 1940 in Milan by Osvaldo Borsani. Beautifully carved wood frame

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian Wood and Iron Chandelier with Tassels
Italian Wood and Iron Chandelier with Tassels

Italian Wood and Iron Chandelier with Tassels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

12 light wood and iron painted chandelier with carved wood tassels hanging throughout. This fixture

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Twelve-Light Two-Tier Wood Tassel Chandeliers, Pair
Twelve-Light Two-Tier Wood Tassel Chandeliers, Pair

Twelve-Light Two-Tier Wood Tassel Chandeliers, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of twelve-light two-tier wood and iron chandelier with carved wood tassels and iron acanthus

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Wrought Iron and Wood Painted Tassel Chandelier
Italian Wrought Iron and Wood Painted Tassel Chandelier

Italian Wrought Iron and Wood Painted Tassel Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with carved wood tassels throughout. The chandelier has been completely rewired with drip wax candle

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wood Tassel and Glass Side Table by Sarreid Ltd.
Spanish Wood Tassel and Glass Side Table by Sarreid Ltd.

Spanish Wood Tassel and Glass Side Table by Sarreid Ltd.

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1970s Spanish carved wood tassel side table design by Sarreid Ltd. the table base is

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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Carved Wood Tassels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of carved wood tassels available for sale. Each of these unique carved wood tassels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Carved wood tassels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Rococo, Hollywood Regency and Georgian carved wood tassels are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made carved wood tassels over the years, but those made by Interi, Andre Originals and Kindel Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Carved Wood Tassels?

Carved wood tassels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $13,800.
Questions About Carved Wood Tassels
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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 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.