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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
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
  • 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
  • 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
  • 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
H 4.5 in. W 15.5 in. D 12.5 in.
Pair of Primitive Carved Wood “Birthing” Bar Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
inspired by primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron with brutalist texture, and gorgeous wood legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Original Late 19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Dala Horse
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive, bold carved pine Dala horse. Original worn painted finish. The horses themselves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Primitive Carved Wood Cast Iron Glider Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding hobby horse. The piece features a carved wood horse
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Toys

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Marotte Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century, primitive, carved wood wig makers marotte head. Some minor losses. France Circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  • Late 19th Century Carved Wood Marotte Head
  • Late 19th Century Carved Wood Marotte Head
  • Late 19th Century Carved Wood Marotte Head
  • Late 19th Century Carved Wood Marotte Head
H 11.42 in. W 5.91 in. D 5.91 in.
Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell Support
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cowbell Support
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive carved wood cowbell support. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Primitive Carved Wood Shrine or Roof Guardian, well weathered surface & beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  • Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
  • Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
  • Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
  • Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
H 38.19 in. W 9.85 in. D 9.06 in.
Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Primitive carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large
Category

Antique 19th Century Togolese Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Wood Hand Carved Basket, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Primitive wood hand carved basket, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Primitive Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved & Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian hand carved and painted primitive male Santos wood sculpture, circa 1840
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three '3' Hand Carved Wood Primitive Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are a rare set of 3 hand carved dark wood stools, very sturdy and excellent for additional
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Primitive / Folk Art snake carved from a dense, hollow tree branch. Wood retains its
Category

Vintage 1940s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
  • Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
  • Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
  • Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
H 12.5 in. W 16 in. D 16.75 in.
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Primitive Hand Carved African Senufo Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Primitive hand carved African Senufo bench. Beautiful hand carved bench or bed with conical legs
Category

Vintage 1960s African Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Hand Carved African Senufo Bench
  • Primitive Hand Carved African Senufo Bench
  • Primitive Hand Carved African Senufo Bench
  • Primitive Hand Carved African Senufo Bench
H 12.5 in. W 77 in. D 19 in.
Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique pair of handcut Swedish chairs. Also sold separately. The Wabi Sabi character of this set makes them so different yet fitting together. Extra cushions in Belgian wool...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
  • Wabi Sabi Primitive Carved Swedish Chair, 1850
H 34.26 in. W 19.3 in. D 16.15 in.
Pair of 19th Century Primitive Rustic Minimal Carved Wood Board Chairs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of 19th century Austrian black forest carved wood board chair, circa 1880. Black paint
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Painted and Pigmented Primitive Tribal Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece. Quite unique. We are at a loss to what region this might be from. The facial features are very pronounced and the mask has been nicely colored with various pigm...
Category

Early 20th Century Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this primitive petite stool made in solid wood, circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved
Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
  • Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
  • Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
  • Primitive Petite Stool Made in Solid Wood
H 13 in. W 8.27 in. D 9.06 in.
Primitive Turn of the Century Convertible Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding, Primitive, turn-of-the-century wood bench. Incredible details and handmade
Category

Vintage 1910s American Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Tall Primitive-Style Turkish Carved Wood Threshing Board, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved slats with rock slivers inset into each, cover the lower 2/3, or bottom, of one side. Farmers once
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Primitive hand carved Bridal chest European primitive trunk with floral details and wood
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
  • Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
  • Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
  • Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
H 20 in. W 46.5 in. D 24 in.
Indian Primitive Low Carved Wooden Coffee Table with Polychrome Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Primitive wooden coffee table from the 19th century with polychrome carved décor
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Milk Stool Round Three Legged in Light Wood
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Light wood and hand-carved three-legged milk stool or chair. The seat and legs of this
Category

Late 20th Century German Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Primitive Carved Burlwood Bucket Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Primitive carved burlwood bucket or vessel with handle. Dimensions: 16.25” height x 7.25” diameter.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Garniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

  • Primitive Carved Burlwood Bucket Vessel
  • Primitive Carved Burlwood Bucket Vessel
  • Primitive Carved Burlwood Bucket Vessel
  • Primitive Carved Burlwood Bucket Vessel
H 16.25 in. W 7.25 in. D 7.25 in.
Primitive Handmade Wood Accent Table with Hand Motif
Located in Saint Paul, MN
. An excellent piece of primitive work showing true craftsmanship -- a one-of-a-kind piece to own.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  • Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
  • Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
  • Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
  • Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
H 11 in. W 16 in. D 6 in.
Antique Primitive Rustic Carved Spanish Rush Seat Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE CHAIR Chip-carved wooden frame with woven rush seat. It is in very good vintage
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Centerpieces

Materials

Iron

  • Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray
  • Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray
  • Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray
  • Unique Primitive Iron and Wood Tray
H 3.25 in. W 16.5 in. D 16 in.
Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Hand Carved Fork
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive wooden carved fork. Handmade in Spain, circa 1900. In original
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Traditional Wooden Pastoral Primitive Carved Cooking Roll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive cooking roll. Hand carved in a beautiful pattern. Handmade
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Rustic French Country Solid Plank Wood Footstool Stool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Rustic French Country solid plank wood footstool stool ottoman. Item features
Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand-carved primitive square wooden bowl. Year: 1930s-40s Style: Rustic Primitive
Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
  • Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
  • Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
  • Primitive Wooden Square Bowl
H 1.5 in. W 8.5 in. D 8.5 in.
American Primitive Blue Green Distress Painted Rustic Barn Wood Farm Work Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handmade antique American primitive bluish green distress painted rustic wood barn or farm table
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This carved wooden lion sculpture boats wonderful detail and is a nice example of mid-20th century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

  • Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
  • Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
  • Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
  • Primitive American Folk Art Carved Lion
H 5.25 in. W 10.25 in. D 5 in.
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
Category

Antique Early 1800s Indonesian Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

1930s Primitive Rustic Wood Splayed Leg Tripodal Stools
Located in Bochum, NRW
These primitive milking splayed leg wood stools were made circa 1930s. The seat is beautifully hand
Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stool made in Mesquite hardwood, circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved using machete
Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
H 12.21 in. W 25.6 in. D 13 in.
Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
  •  Modern Sculpture  with a Primitive Borneo Door
H 35.44 in. W 23.63 in. D 1.97 in.
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved goat bell, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Tripodal Tea Caddy Box
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand carved box with metal detail.
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

  • Primitive Tripodal Tea Caddy Box
  • Primitive Tripodal Tea Caddy Box
  • Primitive Tripodal Tea Caddy Box
  • Primitive Tripodal Tea Caddy Box
H 6.25 in. Dm 4.75 in.
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
Located in New York, NY
Long oval shape with small two-tiered diamond motif in bands around the edges.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Primitive Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

  • Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
  • Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
  • Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
  • Carved Solid Wood Tray Made of Wenge
H 1.25 in. W 9.5 in. D 17.25 in.
Set of 3 Traditional Wooden Rustic Primitive Carved Spoon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional pastoral primitive set of wooden carved spoons. Handmade in Spain, circa 1940. In
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE PRIMITIVE NATURALISTIC IRONWOOD TABLE AND CHAIR Set
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE RUSTIC TREE TRUNK CHAIRS AND TABLE Made from joined pieces of Bornean Ironwood (Eusideroxylon Zwageri) in their most naturalistic forms to create an almost grotto-style table...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category

Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this stool made in Mesquite hardwood, Circa 1930. Made in Mexico hand carved using machete
Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
  • Solid Primitive Mesquite Stool
H 18.9 in. W 18.9 in. D 18.12 in.
Primitive Healing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area
Category

Antique Early 1800s Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
  • Primitive Healing Figure
H 18 in. W 4 in. D 4 in.
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Solid Primitive Walnut Caved Z Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this solid primitive walnut caved z stool, circa 1970. Fantastic Z design, made in Mexico
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

  • Solid Primitive Walnut Caved Z Stool
  • Solid Primitive Walnut Caved Z Stool
  • Solid Primitive Walnut Caved Z Stool
  • Solid Primitive Walnut Caved Z Stool
H 19.69 in. W 11.03 in. D 12.6 in.
Antique Swedish Carved Primitive Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rare primitive stump chair made in solid wood. Hand carved by Swedish cabinetmaker in
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Sculptural Wabi Sabi Armchair in Solid Wood, Swedish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An inspiring charming organic armchair made in solid wood. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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
    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 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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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.