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Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century
Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century

Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Outstanding late 19th century Italian Baroque style painted and parcel gilt carved wood and gesso

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Painted and Carved Wood Neoclassical Planter
Large Painted and Carved Wood Neoclassical Planter

Large Painted and Carved Wood Neoclassical Planter

Located in Pembroke, MA

An unusually large, and deeply sculpted and painted wood planter or jardinière, in the Louis XVI

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Gesso, Wood

1930s Antique Garden Planter Carved Wood Relief
1930s Antique Garden Planter Carved Wood Relief

1930s Antique Garden Planter Carved Wood Relief

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Rustic carved round wood planter legs in intricate relief. distressed decorative catch it all

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Solid Carved Wood Grain Mortar/Planter WabiSabi
Japanese Large Solid Carved Wood Grain Mortar/Planter WabiSabi

Japanese Large Solid Carved Wood Grain Mortar/Planter WabiSabi

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1069 Hand carved wood mortar used for grinding corn /grain. Can be used as plant holder.

Category

Antique 1860s Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Hardwood

Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique
Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique

Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique

Located in Ventura, CA

Wood Hand Carved Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Antique, this one-of-a-kind Hungarian Corn

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Hungarian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Hand Painted and Gilt Garden Planters, Circa 1870
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Hand Painted and Gilt Garden Planters, Circa 1870

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Hand Painted and Gilt Garden Planters, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian carved wood hand painted and gilt garden planters with decorated egg dart borders

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Boho Carved Coconut Trunk Planter
Vintage Boho Carved Coconut Trunk Planter

Vintage Boho Carved Coconut Trunk Planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the raw, sculptural beauty of the natural world with this monumental vintage planter. Hand

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Vintage Square Wood Planter
Vintage Square Wood Planter

Vintage Square Wood Planter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Carved Wood Solid Planter Asymmetrical Planter with Drain Hole in Center Base Rustic

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Swan Planters
Large Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Swan Planters

Large Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Swan Planters

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large pair of beautiful 20th Century Italian hand carved lime wood swan planters. With a worn

Category

20th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s
Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s

Pair Chinese Brass Floral & Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Chinese Brass Floral and Bird Planters with Carved Wood Stands, Circa 1900s This elegant pair

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Brass

Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s
Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s

Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

culturally rich region in northeastern India. Carved from a single trunk of what is likely Saal wood, the

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Wood

Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s
Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s

Nagaland Wood Trunk Planter, India 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

culturally rich region in northeastern India. Carved from a single trunk of what is likely Saal wood, the

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Wood

Antique Terracotta Planter with Carved Cherrywood Chinese lacquered Base
Antique Terracotta Planter with Carved Cherrywood Chinese lacquered Base

Antique Terracotta Planter with Carved Cherrywood Chinese lacquered Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome antique terracotta planter with a carved cherrywood vase with a Chinese lacquered base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

8ft Tall Pair of Antique European Wood Jardiniere Planters
8ft Tall Pair of Antique European Wood Jardiniere Planters

8ft Tall Pair of Antique European Wood Jardiniere Planters

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Unbelievable pair of 8ft Tall Antique French Carved Wood Jardiniere Planters. These can be used

Category

Antique 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Black Forest Jardiniére or Planter
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Black Forest Jardiniére or Planter

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Black Forest Jardiniére or Planter

Located in Birmingham, AL

, circa 1870s. The detailed, intricately carved wood planter features a realistic hand carved basket weave

Category

Antique 1870s French Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter
Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter

Antique French Verdigris Finish Painted Wood Jardiniere Planter

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French carved wood jardiniere or planter hand painted in a lovely turquoise

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Corinthian Capital Planter
Corinthian Capital Planter

Corinthian Capital Planter

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Corinthian capital planter.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Greek Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere
19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere

19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

burl wood and originates from Northern France. The tapered planter box features finely carved floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Burl

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895

Located in Evergreen, CO

Elegant from every angle, this beautiful wooden planter box (or jardinière in French) features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

Graceful and elegant, this beautiful wooden planter box features a pierced front carving of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Wood

Very Large Italian Patinated Bronze and Carved Wood Sculptural Jardinières
Very Large Italian Patinated Bronze and Carved Wood Sculptural Jardinières

Very Large Italian Patinated Bronze and Carved Wood Sculptural Jardinières

Located in London, GB

Very large Italian patinated bronze and carved wood sculptural jardinières Italian, c. 1874

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

An antique 19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere
An antique 19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere

An antique 19th Century French Carved Root Wood Jardiniere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 19th Century antique oval jardiniere or plant stand made of handcrafted root wood. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Rustic, Hand-carved Wood Vessel, 20th Century
Rustic, Hand-carved Wood Vessel, 20th Century

Rustic, Hand-carved Wood Vessel, 20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Rustic, Hand-carved Wood Vessel, France, 20th C.

Category

20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Italian Baroque Wood Cradle, Circa 1850
Hand-Carved Italian Baroque Wood Cradle, Circa 1850

Hand-Carved Italian Baroque Wood Cradle, Circa 1850

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Baroque Style Sculptural Carved Wood Cradle. The oval shaped shell with scrolled finial

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Planters, Cachepots and...

Materials

Wood

Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style
Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style

Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style

Located in Paris, FR

French work from the second half of the 19th century. This elegant jardinière features an openwork structure with lattice motifs, enhanced by rich ornamentation of foliate scrolls an...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Giltwood

1920s German Black Forest Planter with Vines and Four Truncated Pots
1920s German Black Forest Planter with Vines and Four Truncated Pots

1920s German Black Forest Planter with Vines and Four Truncated Pots

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early 20th century Black Forest wood planter is composed of a shaped base supporting four

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Indonesian Carved Mortar
19th-Century Indonesian Carved Mortar

19th-Century Indonesian Carved Mortar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th-century mortar hand-carved from a single solid block of hardwood, originating from Indonesia

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden Swan Jardinières / Planters
Pair of Wooden Swan Jardinières / Planters

Pair of Wooden Swan Jardinières / Planters

Located in Dallas, TX

pair of large hand-carved and painted wooden swan jardinières / planters, this fantastic pair are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tall Hand-Carved Palm Pot
Tall Hand-Carved Palm Pot

Tall Hand-Carved Palm Pot

$3,835Sale Price|35% Off

Tall Hand-Carved Palm Pot

Located in New York, NY

A stunning planter or vase made out of palm tree trunk from Sumatra, Indonesia. At almost 7 feet

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Bowl by Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970
Hand-Carved Olive Wood Bowl by Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Bowl by Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Hand-carved Olive Wood Bowl, Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970. Organic shaped bowl

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Large Pale Blue Jardinere on Carved Wood Stand
Large Pale Blue Jardinere on Carved Wood Stand

Large Pale Blue Jardinere on Carved Wood Stand

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A large pale blue jardinere with a round opening at top, resting on a wood base with detailed

Category

20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Jardiniere Stand
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Jardiniere Stand

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Jardiniere Stand

Located in Forney, TX

beautifully aged patina! (plant stand - indoor planter - conservatory or solarium garden box - flower display

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

1950s Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar
1950s Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar

1950s Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar

Located in Marbella, ES

Stunning antique mortar, hand-carved from a single block of solid wood, with geometric incised

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Jardiniere In Carved And Gilded Wood Circa 1900
Louis XVI Style Jardiniere In Carved And Gilded Wood Circa 1900

Louis XVI Style Jardiniere In Carved And Gilded Wood Circa 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Louis XVI style planter in carved and gilded wood circa 1900 internal diameter: 20.5cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Giltwood

Scarce Pair of 18th Century Georgian Period English Carved Painted Jardinieres
Scarce Pair of 18th Century Georgian Period English Carved Painted Jardinieres

Scarce Pair of 18th Century Georgian Period English Carved Painted Jardinieres

Located in Forney, TX

original English George III period (1760-1820) jardinières! 18th century, England, hand carved and

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Two 19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Turned Wood Peat Buckets
Two 19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Turned Wood Peat Buckets

Two 19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Turned Wood Peat Buckets

Located in Huntington, NY

2 Antique 19th century Anglo Indian brass bound carved wood peat buckets with turned, reeded Design

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Plant Stand
Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Plant Stand

Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Plant Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved plant Stand with scrolled legs and feet. Container carved to look like a woven basket.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Giltwood Jardinière with Zinc Liner
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Giltwood Jardinière with Zinc Liner

19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Giltwood Jardinière with Zinc Liner

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an atrium, sunroom, or indoor patio with this elegant antique planter. Crafted in France

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Colonial Anglo-Indian Style Wood Brass Bound Wine Cooler on Stand
Colonial Anglo-Indian Style Wood Brass Bound Wine Cooler on Stand

Colonial Anglo-Indian Style Wood Brass Bound Wine Cooler on Stand

Located in Queens, NY

cooler (planter/fernery) mounted on a 4-legged stand with removable metal interior container. The sides

Category

Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des
Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des

Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Paulownia wood (kiri) and adorned with exquisite decoration. The piece is distinguished by its lavish Makie

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

masterfully carved from rich mahogany in the flowing, organic style of Art Nouveau. The elegant, sculptural

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot
Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot

Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

bowl with a conforming foot and having a double band of palmettes carved on the top of the foot and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Wood

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand
Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Chinese Rosewood Pot Stand
Chinese Rosewood Pot Stand

Chinese Rosewood Pot Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese-style rosewood jardiniere stand with a fluted lotus design over a carved filigree

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Late 19th Century English Plant Stand
Late 19th Century English Plant Stand

Late 19th Century English Plant Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely carved wooden plant stand with original brass handled insert. Base of stand is 19" x 19

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Zelkova Wood Vessel Planter
Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Zelkova Wood Vessel Planter

Vintage Japanese Hand-Carved Zelkova Wood Vessel Planter

Located in Asheville, NC

This antique Japanese mortar is hand-carved from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). It is made of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands
Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands

Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands circa 1950. Good quality pair of swedish made woven cane plant stands. Made using traditional techniques of weaving between wooden pegs ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Wood Carved Planters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wood carved planters available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved planters — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 265 antique and vintage wood carved planters at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wood carved planters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carved planters are generally popular furniture pieces, but neoclassical, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Wood carved planters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Florentia, James Mont and Ola Woods are consistently popular.

How Much are Wood Carved Planters?

Prices for wood carved planters start at $98 and top out at $164,518 with the average selling for $1,950.
Questions About Wood Carved Planters
  • 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.