What are the types of wood carving?

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.

What is Chinese wood carving?

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.

What is Jepara wood carving?

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.

What is a Paete wood carving?

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.

What is Japanese wood carving?

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.

How do you identify wood carvings?

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.

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.

What wood is used for carving in Bali?

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.

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?

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.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

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.

What is carved wood art called?

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.

What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?

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.

What wood is used for African carvings?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

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Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

$780

H 12 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tradition...

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American Folk Art - Hand Crafted Wooden Owl Statuette 15'' tall

$3,200

H 15 in W 8 in D 10 in

American Folk Art - Hand Crafted Wooden Owl Statuette 15'' tall

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

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$2,850

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Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

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Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving

$250

H 7.88 in W 2.96 in D 3.94 in

Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or signature

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Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo

$450Sale Price|40% Off

H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Rare piece from Los Castillo, they are all artisan jewelers but their creative nature alludes to this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker u...

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Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, DF

A rare carving in tropical rosewood by one of the most prominent names in Mexican modernist design. Don Shoemaker, an American who studied at the Fine Arts Institute of Chicago, em...

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Black forest carved owl

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Black forest carved owl

Located in Woking, GB

Black forest carved owl Realistically-carved pinewood carving of an owl. Opening lid at top and pin tray. 30cm high, 9cm wide, 12cm deep. Superb natural finish and colour circa 1880.

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Black Forest Folk Art Carved Owl with Glass Eyes Signed Phi Sigma, 1927

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Black Forest Folk Art Carved Owl with Glass Eyes Signed Phi Sigma, 1927

Located in Concord, MA

Black Forest Folk Art carved owl with orange glass eyes, carved with Greek symbols for Phi Sigma and dated 1927. Terrific patina. Phi Sigma is an honor society for students of biolog...

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Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in D 0.4 in

Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Inro Owl

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Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old hand carved large scale wooden carving of an owl, cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large scale, 14 inches in height.

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Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese fine old hand carved large scale wooden carving of an owl, cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large scale, 14 inches in height.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Large Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Owl Sculpture

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H 19.75 in Dm 6.75 in

Large Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Owl Sculpture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

In very good all original condition with great Primitive form. Well done overall painting of feather details. A large sculpture on log section base (with stabile age split). Signed, ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Indonesian Wooden Owl Bookends

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H 6.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

Indonesian Wooden Owl Bookends

Located in Delft, NL

Indonesian wooden owl bookends The Art Deco influence on Indonesian wood carving from the European are these beautiful hand carved wooden owl bookends, made during the 1930s-1940s...

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Owl Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s

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H 8.13 in W 4.13 in D 4.38 in

Owl Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to th...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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9 Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Owl Matchstick Holders Ashtray Ink Pot Candle

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H 4.93 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

9 Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Owl Matchstick Holders Ashtray Ink Pot Candle

By Black Forest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of nine black forest wood carved owls This is a ready made collection of rare antique & vintage black forest wood owls. You ...

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Folk Art Wooden Carved Owl

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H 12 in W 4 in D 8.5 in

Folk Art Wooden Carved Owl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely sculpture carving of an owl - the wood appears to be balsa or a light weight wood.

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Carved Wooden Folk Art Owl

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H 13.75 in W 5 in D 6 in

Carved Wooden Folk Art Owl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved owl sculpture of hardwood - perfectly carved and finished to a rich lustrous sheen. Perfect for any shelf as a focal point or added to books and art.

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Roxana y Jesus HernandezGuardian de la Noche Owl / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture, 2017

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H 29 in W 14 in D 13 in

Guardian de la Noche Owl / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture

By Roxana y Jesus Hernandez

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Roxana y Jesus Hernandez MASTERPIECE Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintin...

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$425,000

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A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

$7,577

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A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

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Located in Austin, TX

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Petite Patinated Brass 1970s Owl Sculpture

$180Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Petite Patinated Brass 1970s Owl Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.

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19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

$2,696

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$1,340

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

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Located in Lisse, NL

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Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

$90,351

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Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Cristina Puell Bonze Owl Abstract Sculpture Statue Made in Madrid Spain

$700Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Cristina Puell Bonze Owl Abstract Sculpture Statue Made in Madrid Spain

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a wonderful bronze abstract owl sculpture by Spanish artist Cristina Puell. Signed on the back and has the original tag on the solid marble base. Wonderful form and d...

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$6,689 / set

H 3.67 in Dm 2.56 in

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Wood Carving Owl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wood carving owl available at 1stDibs. A wood carving owl — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wood carving owl you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wood carving owl bearing folk art or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made wood carving owl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dennis McNett and Alex Yanes are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Carving Owl?

The average selling price for a wood carving owl at 1stDibs is $3,050, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $27,604 for the highest priced.

Questions About Wood Carving Owl

What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Chinese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
1 Answer
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.
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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
1 Answer
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.
What is carved wood art called?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
1 Answer
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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
1 Answer
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.