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Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Located in Niiza, JP

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

Located in London, GB

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking

Category

Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large Folk Art caving of a nude woman. This was done by a geologist and professor as a hobby. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fir

Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

By Clark Voorhees

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large size sperm whale wall plaque by Clark Voorhees. This carving is just under three feet long

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty
Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty

Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty This is a superb piece of large jade

Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Stunning Large Man in Tyrollean traditional Costume Vintage Anri Carving
Stunning Large Man in Tyrollean traditional Costume Vintage Anri Carving

Stunning Large Man in Tyrollean traditional Costume Vintage Anri Carving

By ANRI

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting a man in traditional

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Wooden Indonesian Carved Bookstand Top Quality CArving
Large Pair of Wooden Indonesian Carved Bookstand Top Quality CArving

Large Pair of Wooden Indonesian Carved Bookstand Top Quality CArving

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

They are in use in our office. The perfect bookstands of great size and shape. Condition Small age signs like scratchesss. Both hats have some minimal damage. Size 29CM high Period ...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

Located in Brecht, BE

A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Large Indonesian Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra

Located in Yonkers, NY

creature, a symbol of protection and strength in Batak culture. Crafted from solid wood, this antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf

Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf

Located in Euless, TX

held onto it because of my appreciation for original wood carvings. the price is negotiable and I

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Wood Shield With Stand - Large
Antique Wood Shield With Stand - Large

Antique Wood Shield With Stand - Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ANTIQUE WOOD SHIELD WITH STAND - WIDE Circa 1900s from the Sumba Island. Overall Dimensions: 27”H X

Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint

Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Step into a world of tribal mystique with this striking 19th-centu...

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand  - LARGE
Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand  - LARGE

Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand - LARGE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE WOOD WHEEL SCULPTURE ON STAND - LARGE Overall Dimensions: 21”H X 16”W

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl
Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl

Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl

By Emil Milan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wood from Africa. Signed on the bottom of bowl "Emilan, Bissilon." Measures: 24" x 11".  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set Of Three Large Solid Wood Fruits
Set Of Three Large Solid Wood Fruits

Set Of Three Large Solid Wood Fruits

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of three well carved and finished large, solid wood, fruits with a fine polish. Included in the

Category

20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Large 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Elephant

Large 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Elephant

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

) out of one enormous piece of wood. This elephant is a rare and one-of-a-kind find. Weighs in at an

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids
Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids

Large Carved Wood Happy Buddha with 3 Kids

Located in Norton, MA

A large carved wood happy Buddha with 3 Kids, Bone teeth, and Glass eyes inlay.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Carved Chinese Wood Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Hand Carved Wood Quan Yin Sculpture
Large Vintage Hand Carved Wood Quan Yin Sculpture

Large Vintage Hand Carved Wood Quan Yin Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exquisite Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Antique Piece with Cultural Significance Majestic Size and

Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Elephant, Sri Lanka 1950s
Large Carved Wood Elephant, Sri Lanka 1950s

Large Carved Wood Elephant, Sri Lanka 1950s

Located in London, GB

This joyful wooden elephant was carved from ebonised padauk wood in Ceylon in the 1950s. Please

Category

Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Padouk

Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel
Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel

Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Chinese Large Hand Carved and Gilded Wood Panel Elaborate and deeply carved wood panel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)
Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Large Scale 19th Century Guatemalan Carved Wood Diablo (Satyr Figure)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 19th-century Guatemalan large scale (52 inches tall) carved wood figure of a Diablo or

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase

By Doug Ayers

Located in Studio City, CA

A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand
Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand

Large Serene Asian Wood Carved Buddha Head Bust on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved head/bust of Buddha on display stand with a beautiful patina and faded polychrome pigmentation. The Buddha's face reflects a very serene, contented expressio...

Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and heavy fired clay (terracotta) head of an Arhat (also known as Luohan in Chinese). The

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Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s
Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s

Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

impact but institutional resonance. As is typical of large solid-wood carvings of this age, the panel

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray
Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray

Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray

Located in Hudson, NY

Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare large and most impressive rustic midcentury Japanese Ainu hand carved Ussuri Brown Bear

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art
Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table  Plant Stand  Shelf Art

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

piece with nice timeworn patina, of solid wood, therefore sturdy and strong. A perfect large statement

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos

Located in Morristown, NJ

, one with repair to red feathers on top of head, some wood cracks, and minor spots of paint drips.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900
Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940

Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood
JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood

JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Large butsudan home altar with Amida Nyorai figure Edo Period (1600-1868) This is a beautiful

Category

Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Brass

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna si...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An impressive depiction of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, whose name bears the meaning ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ The rather androgynous figure is adorned with ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

By Master

Located in Vienna, AT

A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

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Large Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every large wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage large wood carving now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Bob Stocksdale, Dick Seeger and Emil Milan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a large wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $169,877 for the highest priced.
Questions About Large 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
    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 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.