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Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Totem Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Primitive Carved Wood Figural Tiki Kinetic Wobbly Balancing Art Sculpture. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Wood Bowl #1, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#1) with a beautiful patina. Additional information: Origin
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century primitive wood bowl with signs of hand carving, a wide flat bottom, and a
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary set of three carvings created from recycled wood from antique furniture by the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art Spool Shelf, Rustic Charm, Circa 1860s
Located in Round Top, TX
enough space on top for a cup of tea or glass of wine. Handmade of thin wood and carved wood spools
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Primitive Carved Wood Shrine or Roof Guardian, well weathered surface & beautifully
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic modern primitive bench. Hand carved weathered patina that has withstood the test of time
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Primitive Wood Figure Of A Man
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well carved Primitive figure likely from Oceania, Africa or possibly the Philippines. A free
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20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Primitive Carved Timber Indian Bench
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Primitive bench carved from single timber, Indian, contemporary.
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Vintage 1980s Indian Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Primitive Boho Hand-Carved Wood Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This raw, expressive bust is a powerful example of outsider or folk-inspired sculpture. Hand-carved
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Price is per chair. Great primitive handmade carved wood and patinated leather chairs. Perfect
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Antique Early 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Primitive Art Patinated Wood Carved Bowl Turkana Kenya
By Emil Milan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive Art Hand Carved Patinated Wood Bowl Turkana Kenya wood carving unmarked. 7 h x 8.5 d x
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Vintage 1960s Kenyan Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Coffee Table, Pine Wood, Late 19th Century, USA
Located in Round Top, TX
from natural use and age remain. Marks and wood splits are what make authentic primitive antiques so
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive Wood Carved Candelabra. Circa 1970s.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Candelabra Solid Wood, Intricate Carvings, Cover the Entire Piece. Round Base. Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Primitive Rat Figurine
Located in Seattle, WA
This intricately hand carved wooden rat figurine has great patina throughout and engravings to
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Vintage 1970s Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Grain Bin Console Table, Hand-Carved Wood, Circa 1890s, USA
Located in Round Top, TX
Primitive wood bin console of solid wood planks. Angled profile and interior storage space make
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Primitive Carved Sitting Woman Sculpture
Located in Haaltert, BE
Primitive Carved Sitting Woman Sculpture
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Teak Wood Primitive Mortar Converted into Coffee Table with Carved Rosettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Primitive teak wood mortar converted into a coffee table base, with floral carved accents
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair
Located in Meer, VAN
Primitive Wabi Sabi Carved Tripod Side Chair, Europe, 19th Century. This is a stunning antique
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
Europe, likely Swedish or Scandinavian, mid-19th century, featuring sturdy primitive hand carved solid
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Elm

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle. Circa 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved Primitive African Wooden Stool from Zimbabwe with Geometric Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This carved primitive-style wooden stool originates from Zimbabwe and exemplifies traditional
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Antique 18th Century Zimbabwean Primitive Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Solid Wood Primitive Base with 3 Large
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Hexagonal Charcuterie or Cutting Board
Located in Red Lion, PA
beauty in everyday household items. Primitive wood pieces from this region were often made by hand from
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20th Century American Primitive Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century Brutalist - Chair
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20th Century French Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Decorative Fine Carved Wood Wall Panel
Located in Germantown, MD
Decorative Fine Carved Wood Wall Panel Measures 45" in width, 20" in height
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique Burl Wood Bowl, c. 19th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique, hand-carved burl bowl with its original surface. Slightly out-of-round. Possibly
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This rustic hand-carved wooden spoon exudes character and history. Its simple, utilitarian form is
Category

Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994 Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Carved Pennsylvania Primitive Walnut Free Form Charcuterie or Cutting Board
Located in Red Lion, PA
beauty in everyday household items. Primitive wood pieces from this region were often made by hand from
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20th Century American Primitive Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing
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Vintage 1970s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage European Primitive Hand Carved Book Shelf With Mortise and Tenon Joints
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Primitive style hand carved wooden display shelf or bookcase. Origin unknown but likely
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Mid-20th Century French Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A deeply textured, primitive hand-carved wooden trough. Shaped from a single piece of solid wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique Primitive tray or centerpiece made of iron and wood teak. The piece is very solid
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20th Century American American Craftsman Centerpieces

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Hand-Carved Wooden Weaver’s Spinner – Primitive Art on Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This primitive Indonesian weaver’s spinner is a rare hand-carved wooden object from the Sumba
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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique Primitive Wooden Table with Carved Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You’ve never seen a table like this. The shape, construction, carved legs, asymmetrical execution
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Big Primitive Swedish Wood Bowl 1832
Located in Farsta, SE
Really big primitive wooden bowl from Sweden, made in 1832 . It’s heavy patinated over the years
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Antique 1830s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

19th Japanese wabi sabi Usu table, low coffee table wood mortar mingei primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Hand crafted, Hand-carved antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese. Hollowed out from the single
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the bowl features a beautifully aged surface with a deep
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic
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Antique 19th Century Togolese Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture Female Nude Unsigned - Artist Unknown Vertical Grain Douglas
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
the bowl, including handles which are carved into the sides. Boasts a beautiful aged lustre, the wood
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Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Swedish Large Hand-Carved Trough Style Wooden Dough Bowl, 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique primitive large Swedish trough style dough bowl, c. 1850. Hand carved from a single piece
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
Located in Chiba, JP
Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand carved box with metal detail.
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique American Primitive Slab Bench
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American primitive slab bench / butchering bench w/ four hand hewn splayed legs and a 2 1/4
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surely be a statement
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A 1700s Norwegian Wooden Tankard, Primitive Antique, Richly Hand Carved
Located in Skien, NO
A Rare Large Early 18th Century Norwegian Primitive Tankard in Birchwood This museum-quality
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Antique Early 18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Birch, Nutwood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the
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Antique Early 1800s Indonesian Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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Primitive Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every primitive carved wood was constructed with great care. There are 396 variations of the antique or vintage primitive carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right primitive carved wood, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made primitive carved wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.

How Much is a Primitive Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a primitive carved wood at 1stDibs is $1,099, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $156,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Primitive Carved Wood
  • 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 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.