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Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink
Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink

Organic Shaped Vanity in Charred Walnut Wood with Stone Sink

By Alexander Knysch

Located in Waiblingen, BW

and dirt. The vanity and sink can be customized according to your preferences: Size Wood type Stone

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vanities

Materials

Stone

French Hand Carved Art Deco Vanity in the Style of Charles Dudouyt 1939-1949
French Hand Carved Art Deco Vanity in the Style of Charles Dudouyt 1939-1949

French Hand Carved Art Deco Vanity in the Style of Charles Dudouyt 1939-1949

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stunning vanity features hand carved drawers, in which the two coordinate with each other and have custom

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont
Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont

Mid-Century Vanity/Writing Desk w/ Carved Bamboo Motif Signed James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist fold-top vanity/writing desk, designed by legendary American furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

C315 Cocoon Vanity Table
C315 Cocoon Vanity Table

C315 Cocoon Vanity Table

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

Functional yet chic, this striking vanity table is the perfect bedroom accessory for the modern

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite ebonized vanity with bone inlay detail from the 1800s, France. The unadorned vanity top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vanities

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Style Vanity
Arts & Crafts Style Vanity

Arts & Crafts Style Vanity

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This small wood vanity features carved wood throughout. Intricate cut out designs with single

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Vanities

Materials

Wood

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze 18.5x18.5x10 inch

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

Louise Console Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s Indian Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass 18.5x18.5x10 inch by Paul Mathie

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by P. Mathieu
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by P. Mathieu

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper 18.5x18.5x10 inch by P. Mathieu

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard
Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

Louise Art Nouveau Vanities Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for S.Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air

Category

2010s American Other Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand
Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand

Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Vanity is really unique and made of the highest quality woods and marble! If you take a look at the

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench

Located in Elkton, MD

Hand-carved wooden bench in the form of a stylized cat, featuring a painted surface with decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Melrose Dressing Table - Hand-Crafted Varnish Wood & Plated Brass - Boca do Lobo
Melrose Dressing Table - Hand-Crafted Varnish Wood & Plated Brass - Boca do Lobo

Melrose Dressing Table - Hand-Crafted Varnish Wood & Plated Brass - Boca do Lobo

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

drawers. The structure is made in wood lacquered in black with a high gloss varnish; the drawers are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Regency Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tulipwood and Inlaid Porcelain Worktable
Regency Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tulipwood and Inlaid Porcelain Worktable

Regency Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tulipwood and Inlaid Porcelain Worktable

Located in Tarry Town, NY

tulipwood veneer, polished to a warm, lustrous finish, highlights the natural beauty of the wood's grain

Category

Antique 1830s French Vanities

Materials

Brass

LXV Style Dressing Table
LXV Style Dressing Table

LXV Style Dressing Table

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Made in the French LXV style, this dressing table has been hand carved in solid wood, featuring the

Category

2010s British Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Wood

Emile Galle French Art Nouveau Lift Top Marquetry Floral Inlaid Wooden Table
Emile Galle French Art Nouveau Lift Top Marquetry Floral Inlaid Wooden Table

Emile Galle French Art Nouveau Lift Top Marquetry Floral Inlaid Wooden Table

By Émile Gallé

Located in Queens, NY

compartments, and resting on a floral carved stretcher supporting 2 Pair of crossed legs. (EMILE GALLE) Wear

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venetian Carved and Painted Rococo-Style Vanity Mirror
Venetian Carved and Painted Rococo-Style Vanity Mirror

Venetian Carved and Painted Rococo-Style Vanity Mirror

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a very decorative Venetian Table of Vanity Mirror that is beautifully carved and decorated in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique, Chinese Beech Wood Writing Desk, Vanity
Antique, Chinese Beech Wood Writing Desk, Vanity

Antique, Chinese Beech Wood Writing Desk, Vanity

Located in Pomona, CA

finished. This writing desk was made at about 1860's from solid beech wood with a natural finished. It is

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique French Carved Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror - White Laquer
Antique French Carved Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror - White Laquer

Antique French Carved Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror - White Laquer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Vanity mirror painted white laquer. Tri fold to adustable.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench
Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench

Louis XV Style Hall/Piano/Vanity Upholstered Wood Bench

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Louis XV Style hall/piano/vanity upholstered wood bench. It is supported by four cabriole

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Black Carved Zebra Vanity Stool
French Louis XVI Black Carved Zebra Vanity Stool

French Louis XVI Black Carved Zebra Vanity Stool

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted in the style of 18th-century France, this piece features intricately hand-carved floral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool
Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

wood construction, with stunning hand carved floral design side panels. Each side is carved and painted

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved wood vanity available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every carved wood vanity was constructed with great care. There are 52 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood vanity you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood vanity — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood vanity bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood vanity that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cipriani Homood, La Maison London and Meroni & Fossati produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Wood Vanity?

Prices for a carved wood vanity start at $259 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,700.
Questions About Carved Wood Vanity
  • 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.
  • 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.