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French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.75 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Carved Wood Silver Leaf Shield
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian Carved wood silver-leafed shield.
Measurements:
Diameter: 36"
Depth: 2"
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a classic and
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Lions Rampant Heraldry Shield
Located in Greer, SC
Exceptional antique handcrafted wood fireplace mantel, featuring what looks to be two lions rampant
Category
Antique 17th Century European Other Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
"1/2 Shield, " Carved Wood & Vegetable Pigment from New Guinea c. 1930
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This half-shield from New Guinea is carved wood, embellished with vegetable pigment. It features an
Category
1930s Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pigment
H 31 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Carved and Painted Bird Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Pine American Eagle with Shield
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century pine American eagle, hand carved in very deep relief above a shield and four
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible original Witco carved cedar wood Medieval shield. This shield is in time capsule quality
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Cedar, Faux Fur, Paint
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Antique Victorian Shield Carved Oak Wood Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Shield Carved Oak Wood Dining Side Chairs (Set of 6). Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th C Shield-Backed Lead/Leash Holder, Carved Wood Bulldog Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century lead / leash hanger of shield form having a carved wood bulldog head with glass eyes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental, rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat People tribal carved war shield from the
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Custom Table Lamp With Carved Shield Form
Located in New York, NY
form atop a rectangular wood base. Floral motifs adorn the face of the shield. The lamp is paired with
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Georgian Gilt Carved Wood Swan Neck Shield Crest Girandole Wall Mirror, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian gilt carved wood and gesso girandole wall mirror with a swan neck centered shield crest
Category
Antique 1720s English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror, Gesso
H 46.5 in W 23 in D 6 in
Continental Carved Neoclassical Grey Painted Shield Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental carved neoclassical grey painted shield mirror, with inset 28" x 42" mirror.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Shield With Knight and Heraldic Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique wooden shield mounted on a crimson colored board with velvet border. Carved wooden
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Eagle with Shield and Arrows
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a beautiful folk art carved and painted spreadwing eagle. This early 20th century wood
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
European Vintage Water Buffalo Skull Mounted on Shield-Shaped Wood Plaque
Located in Atlanta, GA
coloration of the skull. This mounted water buffalo skull on a wood shield plaque would work well hanging in
Category
20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 47 in W 35.5 in D 9.75 in
19th Century French Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shield with Family Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your study or library with this elegant, antique coat of arms. Carved in France, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 25.25 in W 17.25 in D 1.75 in
Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century, this exquisite wall sculpture depicts a carved
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s
By Carol Setterlund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 1980s abstract mixed-media wood sculpture titled “Martyr’s Shield” by notable Northern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 32.25 in W 35.75 in D 6.88 in
Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
piece of wood.
Having various carved symbols and shapes detailing the personal name of the bowl owner
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Carved and Painted Wooden Eagle with Shield Attributed to John Haley Bellamy
Located in Savannah, GA
In all original untouched condition including weathered paint, this wonderful Folk Art wall plaque speaks for itself. Substantial size. It looks to be made to be mounted on a ledge, ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memora...
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 38 in D 2.5 in
Dayak Iban Shield
Located in London, GB
A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Carved Giltwood Heraldic Coat of Arms Shield Wall Plaque
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique early 20th Century Spanish carved giltwood heraldic coat of arms crest shield wall
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield
Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 49.61 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
Antique English Round Wall Plaque Carved in Knights, Shield & Crown Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved wood plaque from the later 19th century. This antique wall decoration from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Victorian Taxidermy Swan Head Mounted on a Carved Shield Wooden Plague
Located in London, GB
on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Hat Coat Rack Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Chestnut Wood Early 20th C.
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
furniture , made in Spain. Mission Style.Turned wood, carved, heraldic shields, historic, colonial
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 16.93 in W 32.68 in D 10.24 in
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
and ceremonial contexts, is crafted from wood and intricately decorated. The surface of the shield is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Pair 18th Century George III Style Mixed Wood Upholstered Shield Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of 18th Century George III Style Mixed Wood and Upholstered Shield Back Armchairs. Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American George III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.75 in W 20 in D 18 in
Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural
Category
Vintage 1940s Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Wall Sconce Trophy Carved Gilded 19C Fleur-de-Lys Shield Quivers Herald 17.5"h
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
attractive gilded and carved wall sconce. Surmounted by three acanthus leaves above a basket of quivers and a
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
H 17.52 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in
VintageCoat Rack, Wooden Shield with Engraved Details and Small Antlers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful vintage carved wooden shield has six antlers and is perfect for an entrance or mud room
Category
20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments
The
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Shield Back Pole Screen, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany shield back needlepoint pole screen with a urn finial , telescopic
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Pair of Urn Lamps with Half Shield Shades 'Italian'
Located in Vista, CA
A darling pair of painted wood scrolled urn base lamps with shield shade trimmed in gold border
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian carved wood and gold gilt shield back mirror with centered floral urn, bell flower, tassle
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your study or library with this elegant antique pair of wall hanging plaques. Carved in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 49.25 in W 33.25 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
This large, post
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Enamel, Wire
Pair French Mirrors with Shield Crest and Double Pane Black Finish Frame
Located in Troy, MI
painted finish and carved, open work detailing with a shield at the crest. Sold and priced as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian 19th Century Red and Giltwood Shield Shape Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian fragment mounted onto a newer Lucite base. This lamp features a beautiful fragment carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. These oceanic
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
patina is lovely. Shield backs, tapered and fluted legs with cross stretch, and slip seats wearing old
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.75 in W 19 in D 16.13 in
Large Italian Midcentury Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Large, Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition.
In the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Wood
Elegant Mid -Century Italian Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Large, Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition.
In the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Italian Midcentury Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Large Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition.
In the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Wood
English Military Trophy
Located in New York, NY
English Military Trophy. Antique English carved wood military trophy with helmet, shields, cannon
Category
Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Six Antique French Neoclassical Louis Style XVI Dining Chairs W/ Floral Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI style, sourced directly from Paris. These chairs feature beautifully hand-carved solid wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Large Old Trade Sign American Flag Shield Folk Art
Located in South Coast, CA
Large ( 31" x 23 1/2") and Wonderful old handmade trade sign: Carved wood shield having all
Category
20th Century American Signs
Materials
Wood, Plaster, Paint
Antique Carved Wood Wild Boar Figure Holding a Painted Shield
Located in Nashville, TN
Interesting wood carved wild boar figure complete with teeth holding up a painted shield in blue
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Panel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Carved Wood Panel representing two family shields or emblems united for a wedding. Most likely
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Bavarian Carved Wood Chamois Deer on Decorated Shields
Located in London, GB
Bavarian hand carved wooden Chamois deer heads, circa 1900. The plaques feature carved oak and Ivy
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
H 22.05 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Rare 19th Century Carved Wood Figure of a Dragon Holding a Shield
Located in Concord, MA
Dramatic 19th century carved wood figure of a dragon holding a shield with great patina;.
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.