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Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

Located in Malibu, CA

16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

By Jean-Claude Gaugy

Located in Greer, SC

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

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Vintage 1970s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood Angels Sculptures, France, 18th Century
Pair of Wood Angels Sculptures, France, 18th Century

Pair of Wood Angels Sculptures, France, 18th Century

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of wood angels sculptures - France, 18th century.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal
19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal

19th Century Large Sculptural French Solid Wood Wine Press / Pedestal

Located in Odense, DK

A robust and beautifully crafted French wine press, 19th century, made from solid wood. Originally

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Hand-Carved Wood Female Sculpture, French Renaissance Art
18th Century Hand-Carved Wood Female Sculpture, French Renaissance Art

18th Century Hand-Carved Wood Female Sculpture, French Renaissance Art

Located in Malibu, CA

18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure

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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Intricate Naive Folk Art Wood Sculpture from France, Circa 1950
Intricate Naive Folk Art Wood Sculpture from France, Circa 1950

Intricate Naive Folk Art Wood Sculpture from France, Circa 1950

Located in Antwerp, BE

. This anonymous masterpiece from Auvergne, France, showcases a figure seamlessly intertwined with nature

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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Console Table, Wood Sculpture, France, 1940s Design
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Console Table, Wood Sculpture, France, 1940s Design

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Console Table, Wood Sculpture, France, 1940s Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Console, planter, Sculpture, wabi-sabi, Decorative item, Rustic, Artwork, 1940's, France; What

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique Bronze and Wood Sculpture by French Artist Francoise Mayeras
Unique Bronze and Wood Sculpture by French Artist Francoise Mayeras

Unique Bronze and Wood Sculpture by French Artist Francoise Mayeras

Located in leucate, FR

Big contemporary sculpture in wood and bronze. By French artiste Francoise Mayeras. Materials

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century
Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century

Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.
Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

By Brancusi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying

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Antique 1880s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th C Polychromed Fruitwood Carved Statue Depicting Madonna, France
17th C Polychromed Fruitwood Carved Statue Depicting Madonna, France

17th C Polychromed Fruitwood Carved Statue Depicting Madonna, France

Located in Leuven , BE

An exceptionally beautiful antique French wood carving, made in the 17th century. It depicts

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art
A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art

A wood catchall mid-20th century French folk art

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A remarkable catchall, emblematic of mid-20th century French folk art, stands out for its ingenious

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Mounted Wood Horse Head
Mounted Wood Horse Head

Mounted Wood Horse Head

Located in Houston, TX

This fabulous carved Horse head is from a French Saddlery. Saddleries were used to design

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890
Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890

Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Folk Art Object
20th Century French Folk Art Object

20th Century French Folk Art Object

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th century French folk art object is a charming example of hand-carved craftsmanship

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20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique carved wood wolf and boar head, wooden sculptures, folk art
Antique carved wood wolf and boar head, wooden sculptures, folk art

Antique carved wood wolf and boar head, wooden sculptures, folk art

Located in BELFORT, FR

century, they come from eastern France, very close to Switzerland and Germany, maybe a Black Forest work

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20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Earthy Tones, Organic Faceted Wood & Silk Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Awaré
Earthy Tones, Organic Faceted Wood & Silk Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Awaré

Earthy Tones, Organic Faceted Wood & Silk Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Awaré

By Jérôme Pereira

Located in Geneve, CH

, encourages the chromatic deployment of the other one. To achieve that, several stages: - Wood carving. - Silk

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2010s French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl

By Alexandre Noll

Located in New York, NY

An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood & Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood & Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood & Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré

By Jérôme Pereira

Located in Geneve, CH

. To achieve that, several stages: - Wood carving. - Silk painting. - Shaping and weld of the wire

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2010s French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents
Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents

Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique carved wooden eagle painted green with gilded accents makes an impressive statement with its 69 inch wing span when hung in your home, office or business. The piece is in goo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A wooden lantern mold France 1950
A wooden lantern mold France 1950

A wooden lantern mold France 1950

$734Sale Price|20% Off

A wooden lantern mold France 1950

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This wooden lantern mold, originating from a former paper lantern manufacturing facility, is a superb decorative piece, boasting a highly graphic design. It consists of seven detacha...

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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.
A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.

A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Schiaccianoci in legno di nocciolo intagliato. I manici sono a forma di fuso a connettersi alla parte superiore. La scultura raffigura il busto di un monaco con tonaca e cappuccio. L...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s
Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s

Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Statue of a French Freedom Fighter ca. 1920s A large wooden French freedom fighter

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Style Wall Ornaments, 20th c. French
Pair of Large Art Nouveau Style Wall Ornaments, 20th c. French

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Style Wall Ornaments, 20th c. French

Located in El Monte, CA

This pair of Art Nouveau Style hand-carved wood ornaments feature a highly detailed and flowing

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

Located in Dallas, TX

A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On Backs. 17th Century

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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot

By Warranty Paris JB Depose

Located in New Orleans, LA

made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are

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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Urn Set on a French Gilt Base
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Urn Set on a French Gilt Base

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Agate Urn Set on a French Gilt Base

Located in Hudson, NY

on a carved wood base that has been gilded creating a dramatic foil for the carving. Further

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Hand-Carved Wooden Frog Sculpture, Rustic Folk Art Decor
Hand-Carved Wooden Frog Sculpture, Rustic Folk Art Decor

Hand-Carved Wooden Frog Sculpture, Rustic Folk Art Decor

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking hand-carved frog (toad) sculpture in solid wood, embodying a strong primitive folk art

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Documenta III
Documenta III

Documenta III

By Hans Arp

Located in Paris, FR

. x 8.27 in. x 0.39 in. Very good condition Polished brass and aluminum on wood panel This sculpture

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head
19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th Century Carved wood marotte or milliners head. Solid wood, with carved engaging primitive

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Speculoos / gingerbread Mold – 19th Century
Antique Speculoos / gingerbread Mold – 19th Century

Antique Speculoos / gingerbread Mold – 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Rare and authentic antique speculaas mold, hand-carved in fruitwood, depicting an elegant standing young woman, traditionally referred to as a jonkvrouw or bride in folk iconography....

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region
salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region

salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region

Located in grand Lancy, CH

salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region, part of the wing is unfortunately missing there is a collection label indicating its provenance

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Antique 1850s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century
Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century

Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

and lifelike stance. This impressive carving likely once adorned a piece of architectural or

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved & Painted Noah Ark Child's Chair
Hand Carved & Painted Noah Ark Child's Chair

Hand Carved & Painted Noah Ark Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Noah's Ark Child's chair in original painted surface. Circa 1900. Wonderful child's chair depicting the Noah's Ark Child's Bible Story. Great aged paint and aged patina. Wonder...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old lithograph signed André Favory
Old lithograph signed André Favory

Old lithograph signed André Favory

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Original lithograph 10/180, by the French painter André Favory, circa 1910. Fine quality artist's

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork

Located in Nijlen, BE

in recycled wood. The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate. Earthy warm color tones give the whole

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Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork

By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

patina of the wood adds warmth and character, while the dark, beveled wooden frame complements the ornate

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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

Located in London, GB

well dressed in French attire. The fact is, whatever this could be, one thing is for sure, it’s a

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Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold (rectangle shapes with simple designs).

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pipe Head
19th Century Pipe Head

19th Century Pipe Head

Located in Vosselaar, BE

France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure

Located in London, GB

original cotton tuxedo style clothing and cast-iron hinges. This figure is of French origin and would

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Carving Decorative Object
19th Century Wood Carving Decorative Object

19th Century Wood Carving Decorative Object

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant pair of wood carvings originates from France, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large French Art Deco Wood Table Lamp Featuring Cicada Carving 1930
Large French Art Deco Wood Table Lamp Featuring Cicada Carving 1930

Large French Art Deco Wood Table Lamp Featuring Cicada Carving 1930

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, 1930s — Carved Wood with Cicada Motif, in the Style of

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Brutalist Armchairs Solid Wood Eagle Carvings
Vintage Brutalist Armchairs Solid Wood Eagle Carvings

Vintage Brutalist Armchairs Solid Wood Eagle Carvings

Located in Buxton, GB

Armchairs, Hand carved from a solid tree trunk. Crafted in the 1900s with intricate carvings to the eagles

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20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s
French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from

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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Armoire with Carving, Patina
French Armoire with Carving, Patina

French Armoire with Carving, Patina

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

French Armoire with Carving, Patina

Located in Napa, CA

France.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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French Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French wood carving available at 1stDibs. A French wood carving — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French wood carving, we have 120 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Jérôme Pereira, Fernandez Arman and Christofle each produced at least one beautiful French wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a French wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,225, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $19,724 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Wood Carving
  • 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.
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    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.