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Printing Blocks
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of thirteen printing block fragments from the mid 20th century. One larger block and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Printing Block Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing block table lamp....
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Printing Block Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing Block table lamp with brass accents....
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Printing Block Collage Wall Hanging
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful collaged Printing Block wall hanging made from old printing blocks and an old drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Printing Blocks
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial cast iron printing blocks. Quantities available in various sizes ranging from 3
Category
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Located in San Francisco, CA
Folk Art printing press or letter block collage art. Interesting assortment of vintage printing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Collection of Five 19th Century Batik Printing Blocks
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Collection of five 19th Century Batik copper printing blocks.
With bespoke made metal display
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Indian Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art.
Wood block print used to hand print textile
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Pattern Stylised Leaves
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
in the home as a decorative carved wallhanging.
A large 19th century French wallpaper printing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Chinese Printing Blocks
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut cabinet with brass cleats, rosewood drawers and antique Chinese printing blocks. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Repeat Stylised Vase Sunflowers
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
in the home as a decorative carved wallhanging.
A large 19th century French wallpaper printing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Set of Five Vintage Indonesian Copper Batik Textile Floral Printing Blocks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Repeat Empire Acanthus Leaf Roundel
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
printing block. Carved with a complete repeat of an Empire acanthus leaf roundel with two circles of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
1960s Bijorn Wiinblad Printing Block Stamp Art Sculpture Wall Hanging
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind original Bijorn Wiinblad wood and metal printing block stamp dating from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia
Traditionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 2.75 in
Collectable Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 2.76 in W 5.71 in D 1.78 in
Console with Relief Top of Printing Blocks and Glass op on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
Console with relief top of printing blocks and glass op on black metal frame is specially designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Twelve Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with twelve
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 2.17 in W 5.91 in D 1.38 in
Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Blue Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with blue
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 2.37 in W 5.32 in D 1.78 in
Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Double Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with double
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 3.55 in W 6.7 in D 2.17 in
Swirly Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with swirly
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Leaf Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with leaf
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 3.75 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Oval Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 2.17 in
Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 1.78 in
Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Large Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 2.56 in
FINE VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED FLORAL PRINTiNG BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in GB
sycamore wood printing block with flowers wines
This piece is part of a suite, I have included a picture
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 4.34 in W 10.04 in D 2.37 in
VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED SWiRLY BOARDER PRINTING BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in GB
sycamore wood printing block which is long for floral borders
This piece is part of a suite, I have
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements
Materials
Sycamore
H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 2.17 in
Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Repeat Metal Peonies
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
as an elite product. Block printing, which was a slow and labour intensive technique, was the method
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Set of Chinese Wooden Printing Blocks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Large Rosettes
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Dark Rosette Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production, now
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Flower and Star Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Black with Floral Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production. Stained
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood Printing Block, Vintage Stamp Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Console with Antique Printing Letters and Glass Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a contemporary custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Located in East Hampton, NY
Silver painted faux printing block resin lamp with wood base...
"AlphaSculpt" bySheldon Rose New
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved on both sides in Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Consoles with Wood Relief Top and Glass on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
Two consoles with relief top of printing blocks and glass op on black metal frame, specially
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 15.36 in
Cinnabar Lacquered Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
inset antique Chinese printing blocks.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Set of Five Korean Wood Print Blocks Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved on both
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks. The largest size is the dimensions listed. Varying
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Block Prints "Four Seasons of Tokyo" Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Uchida Wood Block Printing Co., Ltd:
"Four Seasons of Tokyo", Kyoto, Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 11.23 in
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 0.79 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a unique blend of art and history with this captivating block print of an animal. Set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Eagle Hawk
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
Sekino featuring a fierce bird likely an eagle or hawk. The wood grain of the printing blocks is quite
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 12.5 in W 25 in D 0.1 in
Moderne Monotype or Linocut Print Titled "Still Life"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(using a non-durable early linoleum instead of wood as the printing block) as the lines are reminiscent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1860 'Lion Hunter' Wood engraving - Woodcut - Paul Gustave Doré
By Gustave Doré, Gustave Doré
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
drawings onto the wooden printing blocks, usually also signing the image.
Category
Antique 1850s French Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 3.71 in W 5.71 in D 0.08 in
Set of Four Panels by Fabrique Par J. Zuber Et Cie
Located in Lisboa, PT
materials, the preparation of the printing blocks, the application of colors through traditional printing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Cat Block Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, all expertly crafted using traditional block printing techniques. The warm wood frame adds a touch of
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Elm
Block Printed Cotton Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’.
Uzbek
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Cotton Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’.
Uzbek
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Cotton Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’.
Uzbek
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Cotton Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’.
Uzbek
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Block Printed Cotton Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Block printing in uzbekistan called ‘ chitgarlik’ and the block printer called a ‘chitgar’.
Uzbek
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Persian Kalamkar Hand-Blocked Tapestry Textile Isfahan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An absolutely gorgeous example of the traditional Antique Persian hand-blocked tapestry textile
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Textiles
Materials
Linen
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Find many varieties of an authentic printing block available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every printing block was constructed with great care. Find 37 options for an antique or vintage printing block now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect printing block — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A printing block is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Rajhastani, Dunbar and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful printing block that is worth considering.
How Much is a Printing Block?
Prices for a printing block can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $25 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $425.
Questions About Printing Block
- What is Indian block printing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
- What is a printing block called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.
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