Bruce Bernson Lidded Vessel with Finial Dated 1989
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Celebrated for his burled and gnarled wood decorative pieces, one of his ornaments hung from the White House Christmas tree.
Antique 1880s American Jars
Ebony, Burl
Bruce Bernson Lidded Vessel with Finial Dated 1989
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Celebrated for his burled and gnarled wood decorative pieces, one of his ornaments hung from the White House Christmas tree.
Ebony, Burl
Gnarled wooden cane
Located in Leuven , BE
Gnarled wooden cane
Wood
Gnarled Tree Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Knots and burls inherent to the wood give the exterior a gnarled appearance, softly textured by a smooth patina and the subtle grooves of the swirling wood grain.
Wood
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
This wooden brush pot from the 19th century was sculpted from the hollows of a gnarled tree root, carefully worked to preserve every knot, twist and burl in the wood.
Wood
$9,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Rustic Vintage Pair of Root Wood Armchairs with Wraparound Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each armchair is skillfully constructed from naturally occurring root wood, its gnarled form and wood grain offering a mesmerizing spectacle.
Wood
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 13 in D 14 in
Organic Modern Rustic Tree Trunk Shaped Table Lamp on a Stone Base
Located in Plainview, NY
The twisted and gnarled form of the wood creates a dynamic silhouette, bringing a touch of the wilderness into any interior space.
Stone
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Driftwood Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted from a single, masterfully selected piece of weathered wood, its gnarled and twisted form evokes a sense of raw, sculptural energy often found in the Brutalist and Organic Mo...
Brass
$14,115 / item
H 43.31 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
Walnut Root Reception Desk and Bar Counter with LED Backlighting, made to order
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
We skillfully combine gnarled, living lines of the wood with minimalist black framing, creating a striking contrast that adds depth and character to the piece.
Metal
Mid 19th Century Elm Rustic Carved Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
This decorative chair is in the form of branches of a tree with a gnarled wood appearance. This chair has a very unusual design and is well constructed, this shows the skill and e...
Upholstery, Elm
A root-wood carving of Shoulao
Located in Winter Park, FL
A cylindrical section of root-wood carved in the form of Shoulao wrapped in a coat formed by the gnarled skin of the wood, the wise man recognizable by his protruding forehead and lo...
Wood
Live-Edge Burl Root-Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic live-edge burl root-wood coffee table. Carved nearly entirely of one wonderfully gnarled piece of wood, an extraordinary example of this family of burl furniture; an unus...
Burl
Early 19th Century Austrian Chest with Original Paintwork
Located in Knutsford, GB
Decorative remains of paint all over. Lovely gnarled finish to the wood finish. Structural sound.
Pine
Gnarled Wood Garden Seat, Late 20th Century
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gnarled wood garden seat late 20th century with replaced solid wood seat
Vintage 1950s Faux Bois Gnarled Wood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
For an eclectic decor a pair of faux bois table lamps, circa 1950s. Made of plaster with a mold green wash. Completely original. No chips or repairs.
Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A brush pot, such as this one made in Hainan province, may once have sat on the desk of a learned scholar next to his brushes, inkpot, and ink stone. Made of rustic, gnarled wood, th...
Elm
Taxidermy Peacock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning peacock on interesting mount of twisted and gnarled wood.
Pair of Antique Writing Snake Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique gnarled wood stem candlesticks with writhing brass snakes, 19th century.
Brass
Vintage French Rustic Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
With an expert touch, this table has been subtly yet decisively made, manipulating natural warped, twisted, and gnarled wood. Enigmatic and thought-provoking, as if an artifact from ...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Metal Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
The welded metal joints and rough and gnarled wood of this table exude a forthright yet refined sensibility.
Metal
1900s Central European Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
A simple yet curious artifact, this bowl was created from hollowing out one solid piece of wood. Once used to hold rising dough, weathered metal bands and networks of aged and gnarle...
Wood
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H 9.45 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in
Handmade basket. Vegetable fiber and lacquered wood. China, ca early 20thc.
Located in Madrid, ES
In it appears the figure of a deity or mythical character, a middle-aged man who runs on the clouds, holding a staff of gnarled wood and accompanied by a bird located high above
Other
Selection of Antiqued Gilt Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
It is seen at the bottom left in the first photo, It measures 34.5" H x 24.5" W x 1" D. 4) Distressed gnarled wood mirror, believed to be circa late 19th century.
Mirror, Wood
Dramatic Chinese Gnarled Root Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Large Chinese gnarled root chair throne. Smooth patchwork wood seat.
Wood
Chinese Gnarled Trunk Mortar, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Smooth to the touch, the gnarled tree trunk has an incredible patina that reflects a century of regular use.
Wood
Rustic, Gnarled Belgian Root Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind, unusual Belgian chandelier made of gnarled, polished root- possibly grapevine. Wonderful organic shape.
Iron
Briar Wood Planter
Located in New York, NY
English planter made of gnarled briar wood with original tin liner, X-shaped stretcher base, and side panels decorated in bird and floral chinoiserie style design.
Olive Wood Root Eagle Sculpture
Located in Napa, CA
Large, gnarled olive wood root carved to reveal a wonderful, visually striking eagle form.
Olive
Antique Japanese Burl Wood Tabaco Bon
Located in Atlanta, GA
The piece was fashioned out of a block of natural burl wood with beautiful gnarled surface texture, It carries deep patina from the handling and reflects the concept of Wabi Sabi.
Teak, Burl
Vintage Dark Brown Tree Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Vintage dark brown tree trunk coffee table from Belgium. Gnarled heavy root wood base, in a dark expresso brown color, supporting a lighter color brown trunk cross section top.
Wood
Primitive Hewn Log Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Textured with blade marks and gnarled movements in the wood grain, the primitive bench exemplifies the enduring appeal of organic forms and natural materials.
Reclaimed Wood
Maccassar Slab and Burl Base Lamp in the Manner of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully figured slab of rosewood or macassar ebony sits on a gnarled burl wood base. Very like lamp bases created by George Nakashima in the 1950's.
Metal
Large Sculptural Freeform Driftwood Burl Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Incredible Cocktail Table constructed of Gnarled and twisted Burl wood. The assemblage of root pieces are expertly joined and hold their freeform glass top perfectly and steadily level.
Driftwood
XL Gnarly 19th C. Primitive Portugese Cork Bench Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Portuguese bench in the countries native cork wood. Gnarled bleached out surface on four chunky walnut legs
Walnut, Cork
Greek Orthodox Icon painting - No1
Located in Malton, GB
Great quality to the work and the gnarled chunk of wood it is on is wonderful. Age is hard to judge as these were often produced into the 20th century and then put on old wood so my ...
Oak, Paint
Witches Broom Burlwood Tree Sculptures
Located in Rochester, NY
Two naturally aged as found old tall witches broom gnarled burl wood tree limbs - both drilled at the bottom and iron rod mounted on welded steel bases as dramatic totemic sculptural...
Steel
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rhododendron Root Table
Located in Chicago, IL
In contrast, the sides and legs are formed from twisted, gnarled root wood, their wild contours recalling mountain landscapes and abstract brushstrokes.
Burl
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H 9.5 in W 36 in D 2.75 in
Carved Architectural Panel with Bird Motif, Late 19th Century Newar of Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Notable also is the wonderfully aged and gnarled wood that forms the outside frame of the panel.
Wood
19th Century Wooden Bench, Pyrenees, France, 1800s
Located in London, GB
This simply made aged wooden bench from the Pyrenees has bags of patina. The surfaces of the wood show a gnarled and open grain, rich with history.
Wood
Chinese Knotted Walking Stick, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The wood’s unusual gnarled form was carefully preserved as it was carved into a functional walking stick - as much a fashionable accessory as it is a utilitarian object.
Wood
Primitive Hewn Log Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Textured with blade marks and gnarled movements in the wood grain, the primitive bench exemplifies the enduring appeal of organic forms and natural materials.
Reclaimed Wood
Rustic Hewn Pillow Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Textured with blade marks and gnarled movements in the wood grain, the rustic bench exemplifies the enduring appeal of organic forms and natural materials.
Reclaimed Wood
Greek Orthodox icon painting - No 2
Located in Malton, GB
Great quality to the work and the gnarled chunk of wood it is on is wonderful. Age is hard to judge as these were often produced into the 20th century and then put on old wood so my ...
Oak, Paint
19th Century Baroque Hand-Carved War Horse Head
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Baroque horse is strong-bodied, and broad, which is represented in the gnarled details of the wood. A breathtaking piece of history, and truly unique.
Cut Steel
Unique Adirondack Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Great adirondack floor lamp,gnarled wood with a homespun fabric shade with weighted base.
A Late 19th Century English Rusticated Stool
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century English rusticated three-legged stool with pressed papier mâché design on the seat and legs imitating naturally gnarled wood.
Wood
Hobbit Throne
Located in Hudson, NY
Organic chair designed with gnarled wood branches woven-wrought metal seat, metal rod back and legs ending in a flourish all attached with large square nuts.
Iron
Japanese Silver and Enamel Pheasants Okimono, Meiji Period
By Unno Bisei
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Both birds perched upon a gnarled wood stand, bearing a good patination. Measures: Height: 26.7 cm, 10 1/8”.
Silver
Enchanting Japanese Bronze Owl Okimono
Located in Christchurch, GB
The delightful little owl rests upon a highly polished gnarled wood base, its large multi coloured eyes conrast against the bronze body, the birds long ears pricked up and fully aler...
Bronze
Rustic Gnarled Stump Table
Located in Babworth, Retford
A rustic gnarled stump table, Sweden, early 20th century.
Wood
Gnarled Root Side Tables
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Handsome pair of early, cut root wood, gnarly side tables or stands. Sculptural and aesthetic standouts. Oriental origins.
Wood
Root Wood Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
fabulous gnarled root wood for seat or tables highly polished petrified ring top with organic form base
Root Wood Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
fabulous gnarled root wood for seat or tables highly polished petrified ring top with organic form base
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H 21.66 in W 9.06 in D 6.5 in
19th Century French Antique Carved Wood Sculpture of the Greek God Pan (Satyr)
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Antique Carved Wood Sculpture of the God Pan or Satyr. Unusual and characterful late 19th Century carved Walnut figure of Pan on gnarled Burr wood base titled “P...
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Ironwood Wooden Cubes
Located in New York, NY
Solid ancient iron wood roots with gnarled surface. Price recduced.
Wood
Organic Walking Stick with Silver Decorative Elements
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A walking stick with the gnarled, organic attributes of the wood itself giving character to the piece.
Silver
Chinese Root Stool
Located in Washington, DC
Circular form stool of gnarled root wood with flat burlwood top. Sold individually
Burl
A very large Japanese bronze Hawk Koro (incense burner) sculpture
Located in London, GB
A very large Japanese bronze koro, or incense burner in the form of a hawk perched on a gnarled piece of wood. A back section of feathers lifts off to allow incense to be placed insi...
Pair of "His & Hers" California Craft Organic Wood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental pair of "his & hers" California craft wood chairs. One slightly larger than the other, wonderful assemblages of massive, beautifully gnarled, organic wood logs.
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Huge Kutani Hotei Laughing Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
This is an authentic antique Japanese Buddha, Hotei from early 1900's. It is from Kutani which a famous kiln region in the village of Kutani, now part of the city of Kaga. This porce...
Porcelain
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot...
Burl