What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

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.

Curved Wood Sculpture

Curved Base Dining Table

Large Blue Abstract Sculpture

Wood Laminate Lamp

SepaDelicate Small Wood Sculpture, Curved Leaf Shape, 2024 - 'Feuille courbée', 2023

$776

H 9.85 in W 18.12 in

Delicate Small Wood Sculpture, Curved Leaf Shape, 2024 - 'Feuille courbée'

Located in Bruxelles, BE

in West Africa. His passion for wood and fascination for distant places were nurtured early on and

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base

$245

H 2.88 in W 4.63 in D 7 in

1980s Curved Blue Enamel Sculpture Koa Wood Base

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Art Sculpture blue enamel with modern curved lines. Base is Koa Wood. 7 long x

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Enamel

Kevin ColeReggae Curve, Painted Hanging Sculpture by Kevin Cole

$2,500

H 36 in W 20 in D 10 in

Reggae Curve, Painted Hanging Sculpture by Kevin Cole

By Kevin Cole

Located in Long Island City, NY

against this American tragedy." Artist: Kevin Cole Title: Reggae Curve Medium: Hanging Sculpture, painted

Category

20th Century Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rubber, Wood, Paint

Linda SteinLinda Stein, Slow Curve 352 - Contemporary Mixed Media Metallic Wall Sculpture, 2000

$25,000

H 53 in W 18 in D 6 in

Linda Stein, Slow Curve 352 - Contemporary Mixed Media Metallic Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

York University in 2005. This sculpture is made of wood, metal, stone and mixed media. Stein's works

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Graceful Curved Wood Totem Still Stand No39 by NONO, Joel Escalona Crafted

$17,900 / item

H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Graceful Curved Wood Totem Still Stand No39 by NONO, Joel Escalona Crafted

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

curves that flow into one another, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect. The sculptures themselves

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck

$900 / item

H 13 in W 28 in D 12 in

Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage carved wooden swan distinguished by its gracefully curved neck and stylized form. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque of Elk Head with Red Painted E on Curved Plaque

$3,350

H 56 in W 43 in D 17 in

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque of Elk Head with Red Painted E on Curved Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental elk head with Red painted "E" on forehead mounted on a wall plaque with oak leaves andscroll designs Damages to antlers,plaque still in good condition

Category

20th Century Unknown Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa

$7,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 80 in D 28 in

Exciting T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbing for Widdicomb Curved Sculptured Wood Edge Sofa

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Pemberton, NJ

curved teak edge along with tall tapered legs-so well designed! This sofa measures 29" T x 80" L x 28" D

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

White Oak 'Voeg' Chair by Mobius Objects

$2,600 / item

H 28 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in

White Oak 'Voeg' Chair by Mobius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

Solid wood and sculptured curves - seamless transitions across a fluid form. A classic design

Category

2010s Canadian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

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Pilar OvalleBarca Pez (Fish Boat) - wood sculpture by Chilean artist Pilar Ovalle

Unavailable

H 29 in W 83 in D 17 in

Barca Pez (Fish Boat) - wood sculpture by Chilean artist Pilar Ovalle

By Pilar Ovalle

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

(National Fund for the Arts) for her projects “Sculpture with Shattered Wood” and “Curved Wood Sculpture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Howard LewisAbstract Metal Steel Sculpture Howard Lewis - "Slow Curves", 2012

Unavailable

H 27.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Abstract Metal Steel Sculpture Howard Lewis - "Slow Curves"

By Howard Lewis

Located in White Plains, NY

This abstract metal sculpture by Howard Lewis is made from a solid bar of recycled steel. It has

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Curved Wooden Sculpture by Bertram Eaton from 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in

Curved Wooden Sculpture by Bertram Eaton from 1960s

By Bertram Eaton

Located in London, GB

Bertram Eaton (1912-1978). Curved and rounded form. 1960s. Carved lignum vitae sculpture on a

Category

Vintage 1960s British Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carlton BradfordThrow Me a Curve, 1993

Unavailable

H 23 in W 14 in D 2.25 in

Throw Me a Curve

By Carlton Bradford

Located in Port Chester, NY

, function is eschewed for humor, fantasy and commentary. Bradford compares his sculptures to the work of a

Category

1990s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Three-Tiered Wooden Circular Thread Spool Caddy with Curved Detail Early 1900s

Unavailable

H 15.25 in Dm 9 in

Three-Tiered Wooden Circular Thread Spool Caddy with Curved Detail Early 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely three-tiered wooden spool caddy holds over 25 spools of thread and has beautiful curved

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Walnut Wood with Walnut Base

Unavailable

H 17 in W 24 in D 9 in

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Walnut Wood with Walnut Base

By Geoff McKonly Furniture

Located in Southampton, MA

A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will

Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Ash Wood with Walnut Base

Unavailable

H 17 in W 24 in D 9 in

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Ash Wood with Walnut Base

By Geoff McKonly Furniture

Located in Southampton, MA

A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will

Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Large Blue, Red, and Yellow Modern Abstract Curved Wall Sculpture Painting, Late 20th Century

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H 31 in W 66 in D 4.5 in

Large Blue, Red, and Yellow Modern Abstract Curved Wall Sculpture Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Blue, red, and yellow toned modern abstract painting. Each section is comprised of curved wood

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Ethiopian African Handmade Curved Wood Headrest

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H 6 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Ethiopian African Handmade Curved Wood Headrest

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an African headrest, handmade in Ethiopia. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 6" W x 5.5" D x 6" H.

Category

20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Painted Curved Wooden Stemma Plaque from Florence, Italy, H-57 1/4

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H 57.25 in W 43.5 in D 4.5 in

Large Hand Painted Curved Wooden Stemma Plaque from Florence, Italy, H-57 1/4

Located in Dallas, TX

Constructed from antique salvaged wood and more recent boards, this large stemma plaque has an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

1930s French Carved Oak Curved Wood and Iron Folk Art

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H 71.5 in W 83 in D 5 in

1930s French Carved Oak Curved Wood and Iron Folk Art

Located in Chicago, IL

French carved oak curved wood and iron abacus-style folk art, circa 1930s. Provenance: Marche Paul

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Curved Piece of Wood from Tree Trunk

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H 10 in W 36 in D 33 in

Curved Piece of Wood from Tree Trunk

Located in Wainscott, NY

Beautifully Curved Piece of Wood from Tree Trunk

Category

Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Claire CohenViolet Curved, 2018

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H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Violet Curved

By Claire Cohen

Located in London, GB

Violet Curved by Claire Cohen, 2018 Created using acrylic, plexiglass and wood. Artist signature

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Acrylic

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Curved Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of curved wood sculpture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of curved wood sculpture — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 322 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of curved wood sculpture now, or shop our selection of 256 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of curved wood sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of curved wood sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of curved wood sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Jörg Pietschmann, François Linke and Joel Escalona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curved Wood Sculpture?

A piece of curved wood sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.

Questions About Curved Wood Sculpture

What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
1 Answer
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.