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Acanthus Wood Carving

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Brackets with Acanthus Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ornate pair of 19th-century Italian wall brackets, hand-carved in wood and finished in a classic
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Brackets

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Giltwood Mirror, Wall / Console Mirror, Made in Italy
Located in Manhasset, NY
carvings in gilt wood over an ebony and gilt gold reeded form. The whole terminating in a carved trumeau
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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Original Florentine Mirror Acanthus Leaf Carving, Gold
Located in Senden, NRW
beautiful wooden Florentine frame with beautiful floral carvings and features a 23 carat original polyamide
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Two-Light Applique with Acanthus Leaf Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Carved Wood 2 Light Sconce w. Acanthus Leaf Carving. Beautiful carved wooden fragment that
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

18th Century Black Wooden Frame with Gilt Acanthus Leaf Carvings in Corners
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century black wooden frame with gilt acanthus leaf carved decoration in corners.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Picture Frames

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Wood

Pair of 19th C. Monumental Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century wood carvings with acanthus leaves & birds. White washed finish.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th C. Monumental Carvings
Pair of 19th C. Monumental Carvings
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 3 in
Large Carved Gilt Wood Chandelier Antique Chandelier, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
acanthus leaf carvings. Additionally, this wood carved chandelier from the early 20th century features a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

18th Century German Pair of Baroque Altar Candlesticks, Wood Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
metal mandrel, supported by a three-pass base on volutes of acanthus leaves, enhanced by detailed wood
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Candlesticks

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Metal

Carved Georgian Style Gilt Wood Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
lamp sits on three carved paw feet. The base of the lamp features a pierced wood acanthus leaf carving
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

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Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Mantel Uplight of Giltwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau gilded art lamp having intricate wood carvings of acanthus leaves
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Flush Mount

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Wood, Giltwood

1980s Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
carvings. Wood back.     
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

1980s Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
1980s Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
H 32 in W 44 in D 1 in
Gilt Antique Mirror with Floral Acanthus Carvings
Located in Senden, NRW
Original authentic Florentine mirror frame with a cut glass mirror. This original frame has been recently restored (Bolus, chalk) and features a 23 carat gold polyamid gold finish. ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
the top a gilt wood carving of acanthus leaves on a painted white background
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

Italian Trumeau Mirror
Italian Trumeau Mirror
H 37 in W 31 in D 3 in
Louis XVI Gilded Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th C mirror with gilded acanthus leaves and wood carving adorning the top of the mirror.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French More Mirrors

Chateau Fauteuil
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XVI style fauteuil with Beech wood frame, acanthus carving, and cable fluted legs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Beech

Chateau Fauteuil
Chateau Fauteuil
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
18thC. Period Louis XV/Louis XVI Transitional Carved Gilt Mirror
Located in Chamblee, GA
18th Century Period Louis XV/ Louis XVI Transitional hand carved gilt wood mirror with acanthus
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wall Mirrors

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Pair of Louis XVI Style Wood and Gilded Stucco Mirrors, Early 20th Century.
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1920s French Art Deco Mirror
Located in London, GB
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1920s French Art Deco Mirror
1920s French Art Deco Mirror
$973
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in
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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
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Located in Kittery Point, ME
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Pair of Regency Giltwood Mirrors
Pair of Regency Giltwood Mirrors
$16,000 / set
H 42 in W 20.25 in D 10 in
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Located in Casteren, NL
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Stunning Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy, 85 Caramel Lattimo Glass Petals
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Art Deco Two Tier Oval Occasional Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
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Antique French Louis XVI Mirror, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HENREDON
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Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HENREDON
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By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
$1,650
H 29 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Said Sconce
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
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Said Sconce
Said Sconce
$1,190 / item
H 29.53 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror is framed within a fine straight mottled border with a fine foliate wrap around band. The outer solid wood ...
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Acanthus Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the acanthus wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A acanthus wood carving — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 943 options for an antique or vintage acanthus wood carving now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a acanthus wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A acanthus wood carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, louis xv and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made acanthus wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by François Linke, Maison Jansen and Century Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Acanthus Wood Carving?

Prices for a acanthus wood carving start at $290 and top out at $676,256 with the average selling for $5,022.
Questions About Acanthus 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.