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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

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
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

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

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

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
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 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

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

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 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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single teak root, a beautiful ballerina dress. We left the bottom section raw in
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bleached Teak Wood Vessel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, antique sculptural bleached teak vessel. Originally used to store rice
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
By Unique Items
Located in Linz, AT
Teakwood root sculpture on an black iron stand. Beautiful organic teak root sculpture with
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2010s Indonesian Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
H 30.7 in W 12.2 in D 14.6 in
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

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
this Japanese bronze okimono of a Pheasant upon a naturalistic root wood base. The Pheasant cast from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
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H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 9.8 in
Teak horse head sculpture
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Horse head sculpture in teak root. Contempory sculpture made by an indonesian craftsman sculptor
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Teak horse head sculpture
Teak horse head sculpture
H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 7.49 in
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
of 20th century. Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section and openings for two tier
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Wood Carving of Seminole Indian Chief and Wife
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
specializes in all different types of wood carvings, from a more detailed nature carving, to many figurative
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Amanecer - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Cirrus - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vida - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Aura - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Aurora - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Poise - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Chinese Late 20th Century Hand Carved Azalea Wood Root Lacquered Settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
the wood grain beautifully and adds brightness to the ensemble. This settee is a great example of root
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Late 20th Century Chinese Settees

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late 20th Century Hand Carved Lacquered Azalea Wood Root Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
example of root carving, something China excelled at during the 20th century. This Chinese 1990s hand
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Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces. The wood is smooth and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Elizabeth Chest in Olive Root Palisander Zebrano Poplar Veneer and More
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Elizabeth is an amazing handcrafted wood work, Made in Olive root veneer
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal methods, giving the
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and two glass shelves. ARTS AND TECHNIQUES Wood work; Wood carving; Marquetery; Wood veneer
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood
Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
crafted from a rare golden camphor wood root and burl. This table would make a spectacular accent for
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carved by our master wood carver. We added a
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
, featuring our unique minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carved by our master
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood coffee table featuring our unique minimalist carving
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood coffee table featuring our unique minimalist carving
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
golden camphor wood root and burl. This stunning single root table is beautifully finished. Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
respecting the natural organic wood. We hand carved a minimalist carving throughout. Both sculptural and
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2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Monsoon - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Llum - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Arrel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Wood, Roots
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
teak root sculptures often incorporate 18 carat gold or silver patterned layers. The wood is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Matang Chair, a Dyed Wood and Cotton Armchair, by Matang and Natasha Sumant
By Natasha Sumant, Matang
Located in Paris, FR
turmeric, madder root and annatto seeds. Natasha Sumant and Matang designed this chair as an
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th-20th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Judica Figure of Michelangelo's Moses
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Moses with the Ten Commandments". The baroque wood carving depicting a standing Moses on Mount Sinai
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Roshnee Lamp, a Marble and Dyed Wood Floor Lamp, Matang and Natasha Sumant
By Natasha Sumant, Matang
Located in Paris, FR
dyed cotton rope supported with an indigo dyed wood stem on a white marble cylindrical base. Roshnee
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2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Bed Headboard from a Suite from a 5 Star Hotel in Antique Louis Seize Style
Located in Berlin, DE
with root veneer. Framed with beautiful laurel wreath carvings with Poliment gilding.
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20th Century Italian Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

20th Century Primal Table with Carved Dolphins Antique Empire Style Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
A classicist table with three monumental, full-plastic, hand carved dolphins made of solid wood
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20th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Cabinet in Ebony Royal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
finishes (poplar root, ebony geometric and ebony royal), with black lacquered wood top and legs. Boca do
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Cabinet in Ebony Royal
Cabinet in Ebony Royal
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
Golden Flame - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Roots, Gold Leaf
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
mahogany and teak root sculptures often incorporate 18 carat gold or silver patterned layers. The wood is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Upholstered Amsterdamse School Chairs, The Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
early 20th centuries. This movement, which took root in Amsterdam, sought to create a uniquely Dutch
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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Norway Large Tine Bentwood Box, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
of Norway's Tine Bentwood Box: Bent wood boxes have a long and colorful history. Many different
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Norway Large Tine Bentwood Box, 1890
Norway Large Tine Bentwood Box, 1890
H 9.5 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces. The wood is smooth and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces. The wood is smooth and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Mistique, 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Marble
By Joaquim Ingravidesa
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
mahogany and teak root sculptures often incorporate 18 carat gold or silver patterned layers. The wood is
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

21st Century Fossile Table in Iron, Centuries-Old Olive Burl, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
resins, preserving their state and splendour over the centuries. The precious woods, preserved in the
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

21st Century Ragno Inlaid Sideboard in Olive Burl, Ash, Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
precious materials, such as the briar-root structure and front, gives this piece a timeless allure. Art and
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2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
42 cm Materials: poplar root wood Design tables from the ARTE collection in walnut wood with
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Poplar

Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 44.89 in
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Root Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic root wood carving available at 1stDibs. Each root wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and hardwood. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage root wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a root wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each root wood carving bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made root wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Root Wood Carving?

Prices for a root wood carving start at $694 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $2,692.
Questions About Root Wood Carving
  • 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 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.
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    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 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.