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19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
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Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese root carving
19th Century Chinese root carving
H 16 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a monkey holding What appears to be a baby raised upon
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe raised upon beautifully
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
from a single root and with original polychrome decoration.
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Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
H 15 in W 10 in D 8 in
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Organic Modern Root Carving Sculpture Bowl in Burlwood, Indonesia, 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Large Organic Modern Root Carving Sculpture Bowl in Burlwood, Indonesia, 1970s One-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Burl

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Bamboo Carvings of Robed Gentlemen, a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Root in the composition of the robes. The carvings are fine examples of the Ancient Art of bamboo
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Early 20th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
old root carving which has been adapted to change it into a charming table lamp, the lamp looks
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Bog Wood

Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
H 22 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Buddha in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
root. The Buddha, with his serene smile and relaxed posture, exudes a sense of peace and tranquility
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Buddha in jade root
Buddha in jade root
H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 10 in
Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique wine rack made from tree root or burl. Made to hold five bottles. Very decorative. Perfect
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Organic Root Sculpture with Molten Lava Rock Face
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece of art from New Orleans collector. Artist unknown. Organic root/driftwood with
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This jade root sculpture portrays a Happy Buddha surrounded by a multitude of joyful children. Each
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking root-wood display stand comprised of a series of entwined organic elements with various
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Burl

Japanese Antique Root wood burl sculpture display stand, flower stand wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tree root display stand (Dai), made from antique wood burl, which looks like a lion dog / Komainu
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Burl

Japanese Antique Tree root Penis 1860s-1900s / figurine Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a natural wood in the shape of an old Japanese penis. It is extremely rare. It is believed to have been collected during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The glans is well re...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
burgundy Sarancolin marble top. The "Tree" style ornately carved console with a center root carving
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Hand Carved Reddish Brown Lacquered Azalea Wood Root Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
the traditional art of root carving, this coffee table is both a functional piece of furniture and a
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Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Azalea Root Settee with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish, Organic Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
to the ensemble. Root carving, a traditional Chinese art form, is celebrated in this settee, making
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Late 20th Century Chinese Settees

Materials

Wood

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
H 10 in W 23 in D 11 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet. The carvings are sharp and nicely detailed. The
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vanities

Materials

Birdseye Maple

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WORK TABLE IN WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small work table in walnut root, enriched with carvings and fillets in fruit woods. It is
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Antique Early 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Nutwood

Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnificent. Note the carefully matched panels of golden masurbjork (birch root), the intricate carvings of
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Burl

Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
is magnificent. Note the carefully matched panels of golden masurbjork (Burl Birch root), the
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Burl

Large Teak Wood Root Sculpture
Located in Bedford, NY
WALL HUNG 7 FT DIAMETER TEAK TREE ROOT CARVING OF A DRAGON HEAD MADE OUT OF ONE PIECE OF ROOT
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wall-mounted Sculptures

Natural Bamboo Root Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Natural bamboo root sculpture.
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Natural Bamboo Root Sculpture
Natural Bamboo Root Sculpture
H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai
Located in East Hampton, NY
Thai river bed petrified tree root sculpture from Chang Mai (two available, priced and sold
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Petrified Wood

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

A root-wood carving of Shoulao
Located in Winter Park, FL
A cylindrical section of root-wood carved in the form of Shoulao wrapped in a coat formed by the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Root Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare and elaborate root sculpture. The main subject, a bearded man with a staff, is removable
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Monumental Chinese Huangyangmu Boxwood Figural Carving
Located in New York, NY
dark coffee hue root stand, this impressive carving exhibits amazing detail. Measuring 20 inches tall
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture
Located in Bern, CH
Heavy piece of root-wood with carvings of lizards and protozoans, displayed on a black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture
Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture
H 13 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a magnificent 19th century chinese antique root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast
Located in London, GB
Item: Mid-20th century Folk Art root carving of a beast We are proud to offer a highly unique and
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a male figure. The
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved root sculpture of Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity, shown with his serene
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four 19th Century, Chinese Carved Root Figures
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A set of four Chinese rosewood root carvings inlaid with silver wire, the figures comprising of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

China Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand crafted from a rare golden camphor wood root and burl. This table would make a handsome accent
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Chinese Carved Root Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
with. Root sculptures like this figure are born of this inspiration. As we have collected items from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Chinese Carved Root Figure
Chinese Carved Root Figure
H 16.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
Located in Allerum, SE
Collection of three 19th century root wood bowls in original condition. Measurements: H 15
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in
Indonesian Carved Teak Root Naga Snake Sculpture
Located in Middleburg, VA
This impressive sculpture is incredibly smooth to the touch due to the teak root, which had a long
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
For displaying a small object.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Withered Object of Old Japanese Tree Root / Wabi-Sabi Art / Stump Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an object that uses the roots of an old tree. It has an artistic form that looks like it has been withered and carved. It was probably made as a figurine. Firmly independe...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest pipe made of root wood, Germany, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art

Swiss Naturalistic Root Wood Base Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
naturalistic root wood base. Subtle primitive carvings in base. Perfect compliment for rustic interiors or
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Antique 1890s Swiss Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Pair, Root Wood Carved Equestrian Galloping Horse Side End Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These are a tour de four of carving, they are root wood walnut which is basically the root of a tree
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20th Century English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Root Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of root carvings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique root carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and boxwood. Root carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Root carvings bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many root carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced popular root carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Root Carvings?

Prices for root carvings start at $694 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $1,690.