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Exceptional Gilded Ornate Salon Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tan dot on black fabric. Ornate wood carvings depicting dragons for wooden arm rests and lions paw for
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Large Ornate Japanese Geisha Doll on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully crafted, large ornamented Japanese geisha doll in a finely decorative and layered flowing kimono. Very detailed, mid-1900s. Dimensions on stand: 24" High, 12" Wide, 9...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Silk

Antique Chinese Ornately Carved Cinnabar Plate with Landscape Scene & Wood Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar and is ornately carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Carved Statue of Asian Warriors on Wood Base - 2 pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Carved Ornate Wood Statue on Base - 2 Piece This carved wood sculpture depicts four
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C
Located in South Salem, NY
mastery that epitomizes the artistic finesse of the era, these ornate urns exude a sense of opulence and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Heavy Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Carved from heavy wood, likely teak. Truly
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Asian Blackboard/Ornamental Tablet, Asian
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate decorative element, blackboard set in gold. With animal figures from Chinese mythology. (V
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Masterpiece, Antique Wooden Burmese Throne in Mandalay Style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
the intricate carvings and ornate details create an ambiance of elegance and grandeur. Weighing 3.1
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
art and craftsmanship. This style is characterized by intricate detailing, including ornate carvings
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
19th century antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple in Mandalay style
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H 22.05 in W 15.28 in D 11.23 in
19th Century Masterpiece, Antique Wooden Burmese Throne in Mandalay Style
Located in DEVENTER, NL
brilliance, while the intricate carvings and ornate details create an ambiance of elegance and grandeur
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Temple in Mandalay style OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Crafted from wood and adorned with 24-karat gold gilding, this temple stands at 52.2 cm in height and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Each sign features two characters, intricately carved into the wood, donned in ornate costumes
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Balinese Barong carved and hand-painted wood dance mask of an ornate, colorful mythological
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Late 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood, possibly
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
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H 13 in W 8.47 in D 4.14 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme 'Wild Pig' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Chinese Ancestral Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
, elaborately decorated layered front with Dougong interlocking wooden brackets over ornate relief carvings and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Sculpture Depicting a Thai Warrior Ready for Battle
Located in Yonkers, NY
little, he is holding a sword in his right hand and a trident in his left. Wearing an ornate pantalon
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
the diagonal created by his two extended arms. Wearing ornate clothes with complementing green and red
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japaneses pair of Golden metal Lotus Flowers in Temple black lacquered vases
By Dynasty Transorient
Located in Valladolid, ES
the most ornate and emphatic to the simplest and most everyday. This is evident in the value given to
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Plate, Brass

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
the diagonal created by his two extended arms. Wearing ornate clothes with complementing green and red
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by custom steel display mounts, each fragment is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Panel with Red, Black and Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
up leaves from a tree and elegant furniture in the lower section. Comprising of an ornate hook to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Located in Newark, England
ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The netsuke of excellent condition with a beautiful worn
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
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H 2.56 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. The lantern is also very ornate in its casting and polychromed in a deep red. The bronze sits on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)
Located in Soquel, CA
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels Ornately carved panels with gilding
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf, Metal

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure
Located in London, GB
designed to attract audiences, both with their large volume of sound and their ornate decorative case
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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
shishi on an ornate fluted and undulating base. This figure of Amida Nyorai is luminous, covered all over
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

1800s Antique Gothic Revival Cupboard, Carved Oak, Credence, with Foliates!!
Located in Austin, TX
beginning of the practice using ornate wood carvings to decorate furniture. The carvings often featured
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood frame, and novel convertible design that allows
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Carved Doors Circa 1999
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1990s Chinese Bohemian Sideboards

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Wood, Elm, Paint

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Luxury hand carved 18th century style polychrome painted window seat depicting hand carved flowers. A truly stunning piece, the en...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

New Rococo Armchair of Poliched Wood with Carvings, 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
The new Rococo polished wood carved armchair, adorned with intricate carvings and exuding timeless
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Antique 1890s Danish Rococo Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ornate Rococo Mirror, Solid Wood Gilded in 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate rococo mirror, solid wood gilded in 1870, Paris Ornate and gold leaf mirror, Paris, circa
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

Huge Victorian Hardwood Hand-Carved Wood Library Bookcase Ornate
Located in GB
seen, the carving to the top is simply exquisite, the crown and floral reefs are hand chiselled out of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Inlaid Mixed Wood & Gilt Italian Style Ornate Center Dining Table
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Stunning Inlaid Mixed Wood & Gilt Italian Style Ornate Center Dining Table Dimensions : 59" Round
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2010s Italian Regency Dining Room Tables

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Satinwood

Antique White Washed Wood Wall Mirror French Style Ornate Carved and Stencil
Located in Saddle River, NJ
room in your home. Vintage: Early 20th Century Style: French Material: Wood, Mirror Design: Ornate
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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Pair of Ornately-Carved Wood Stools w/Upholstered Seats, Circa 1880's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of ornately carved wood and upholstered stools from the 19th century. These antique
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Style Ornate Carved Wood Dark Brown Wall Mirror Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful large French Rococo or Louis XV style hand carved wood wall mirror, richly ornate
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

18th C. Spanish Colonial Ornate Hand Carved Wood Storage Box 'All Sides Carved!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved-wood storage box from the 18th century. This antique Spanish Colonial
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

18th Century Walnut Carving of an Angel, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Ornately-Carved Walnut Carving of an Angel. France, circa 1700s. Possibly from a ship or country
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of 19th C. Painted Italian Carvings on Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style carvings showcase intricate detailing, curvilinear forms, and ornate motifs throughout. These
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Baroque Style Ornate Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Baroque Style Ornate Carved Wall Mirror This antique Italian wall mirror is a
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique Rococo Italian Carved Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Rococo Italian Carved Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror An extraordinary Rococo style wall mirror
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Victorian Style Ornate Carved Walnut Folding Table, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An ornate and elegant Victorian-style folding table with carvings, made of walnut, France, circa
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Serving Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage ornately hand carved orientalist side table / Alter table
Located in Allentown, PA
hand carved drawers to the front with carving on the apron and the sides. This piece features the
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Heavily Carved Neoclassical Ornate Gilt Giltwood and Black Mirror
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ornate giltwood and resin black and gold wall mirror. Intricate carvings throughout. Small crack on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Resin, Wood, Giltwood

Red Ornate Pedestal Table in the Style Ming/Quing Style
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Red painted wood pedestal table with ornate details in the style of the Chinese Ming and Qing
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Mid-20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Baroque mirror with hand carved oak ornated frame, France 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
to detail, the ornate design features intricate carvings that dance across the frame, reminiscent of
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Vintage 1950s French Baroque Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Oak

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror with Detailed Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Louis Philippe period, which spanned from 1830 to 1848, marked a departure from the ornate
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Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Period Rococo Ornate Accent Table w/its Original Finish & Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo smaller-sized carved-wood table, with its original finish and a marble top, from
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Oak Decorative Box with Dog Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
, adorned with the ornate carvings, aligns this piece with the practical needs of today's interiors while
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

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Ornate Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ornate wood carving for your home. An ornate wood carving — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 811 options for an antique or vintage ornate wood carving now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ornate wood carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ornate wood carving, those designed in Baroque, louis xv and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ornate wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Railis Kotlevs, Drexel and Liberty of London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ornate Wood Carving?

The average selling price for an ornate wood carving at 1stDibs is $3,367, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,850,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Ornate Wood Carving
  • 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
    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 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 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
    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 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.