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1979 Gunnar Kanevad Design Hand Carved Organic Wood Candle Holder Carving Sweden
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in San Diego, CA
This hand crafted/hand carved organic wood candle holder was designed and made by Swedish designer
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture in Style of Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
By Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
Located in Andernach, DE
One-of-a-kind woodcarving attributed to the Swedish artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson, Lapland. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Mid-Century Swedish Outsiders Art "Eve and the Serpent" Sculpture in Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
bears witness to the forbidden allure of the Garden of Eden. Crafted in wood-carved oak, stained and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak, Paint

Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish spouted salting trough hand-carved from bleached wood, dated 1855. Runic characters
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
H 3.25 in W 20.5 in D 7.75 in
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
. Handmade in Sweden, circa 1744, this Scandinavian antique with sculptural stylized horse handle, accented
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
H 5.25 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in
Collection of Eighteen Vintage Swedish Dala Horses Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of eighteen Swedish Dala horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Large Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. It is hand carved painted wood
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of nine Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lot of Two Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of two Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Kubbestol Carved Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian chair made from a log. Notice the intricate carving throughout including the base which features
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Pair of 17th Century Carved Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Tassels
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Gustavian 17th century carved antique Swedish Gustavian gilt tassels. The tassels are hand
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Gustavian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Light Color Pine and Bentwood Box with Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish light color pine and bentwood box with handle. Originally used in the late 19th century as
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Antique 1880s Swedish Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Swedish Folk Art Centerpiece Sculpture of 3 Cows and a Bull
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
century. Sweden has a long and well known tradition of folk art wooden carving. It started in the rural
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Swedish Folk Art Centerpiece Sculpture of 3 Cows and a Bull
Swedish Folk Art Centerpiece Sculpture of 3 Cows and a Bull
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Bobo Uele Mask, Bwa, North Burkina Faso, First Half of 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bobo Uele Mask in hand-carved wood from the Bwa tribe in northern part of Burkina Faso. Antilope
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Armchairs Swedish Gustavian Original Paint Black Leather Carvings Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Swedish Gustavian original paint black leather carvings sweden. A pair of armchairs made
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Chair with Wheat Carving, Circa 1780, Origin: Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Gustavian chair with beautiful wheat carvings, circa 1780, origin: Stockholm, Sweden
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Bench, Swedish with Neoclassical Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
small face at the center. Beautifully painted in a soft grey that is typical of Swedish furniture. The
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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Grey Painted Swedish Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving
Located in Essex, MA
Grey painted Swedish settee with shell and foliate carving with turned stretcher bottom and gently
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish Gustavian rey painted settee with shell and foliate carving with turned stretcher bottom
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Settees

Materials

Wood

Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish vintage 5-arm candelabra. Crafted from wood, this candelabra features carvings that form a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish wooden carvings. These carvings feature various flora and fauna detailing
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings
18th Century Wooden Carvings
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with the 1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Cabinet, a magnificent piece that embodies
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
1820s Swedish Wood Patinated Red Cabinet
H 71.4 in W 43.3 in D 15.6 in
Painted Gustavian Swedish Side Chair with Decorative Flower Carving, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
Delightful painted Swedish Gustavian chair from the late 18th century. It has a decorative carved
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen

Antique Swedish column, plinth, solid wood, 19th Century
Located in Maidstone, GB
19th Century carved wooden Swedish column, original paint, lovely deep carving to both sides, a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century wooden carvings. Decorative detailing of various flora and fauna, and carved mermaids.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings
18th Century Wooden Carvings
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Swedish wood Christmas candle holder w. woman and horse 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Understated, yet significant Christmas candle holder from Sweden in the 1950s/1960s. On a wood base
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of period Rococo carved-wood side chairs from the 18th century. This pair of antique
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rococo Style Swedish Round Painted Wood Occasional Table with Seashell Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style round painted wood table from the mid-20th century. This vintage Swedish
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20th Century Swedish Rococo Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1802 Painted Wood Cupboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood cupboard from 1802 with broken pediment, two doors, three
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Empire Gilt Wood Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Mirror, the deep triangular pediment with acanthine
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

PG Bylanders, Neoclassical, Console, Mirror, Brown Wood, Gold Gilt, Sweden 1820s
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine signed P.G Bylanders, Gothenberg, circa 1810, Carved mahogany and giltwood Swedish
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Antique 1820s Swedish Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Early 1930s Swedish Dala Horse Figurine by Nils Olsson Carved Painted Wood
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Early ca. 1930s Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson. It is made of hand carved dark blue painted wood
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Wood & Hand-Painted Faux Marble-Top Cream Color Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish wooden side table. This exquisite antique Swedish side table features a
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirror, Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wall mirror in the Gustavian style with medallion in good condition, enhanced by detailed wood carvings
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
are formed from a single piece of wood. The expert Swedish craftsmanship, - rooted in traditional folk
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
H 34.65 in W 64.57 in D 31.5 in
Ulf Ekdahl Cabinet in Solid Pine Wood and Brass, Nybro, Sweden, 1979
Located in The Hague, NL
brass knobs. Decorative wood carving in the centre, indicating the year of manufacture 1979. The modest
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Gilt Carved Painted Beech Wood Swedish Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful beechwood trumeau features fine carvings of two columns and a basquet filled with
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Antique 1810s Swedish Empire Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Beech

Table Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Raw Finish Sweden
Located in New York, NY
-1775 in Sweden. A raw finish. Decorated with shell shaped carvings, S shaped legs and ball (new) feet.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gold Swedish Gustavian Pair of Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded wood with its
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Mirror

19th-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Oval Gilded Wood Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed wood carvings. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1880 - 1920, Sweden, Scandinavia.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Swedish table with four turned legs with leaf decoration. This piece features
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Table
19th Century Swedish Table
H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 19.3 in
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish Original Paint Greenish Yellow, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft black leather lined
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Swedish carved pine wood clock grandmother grandfather long case antique. Freestanding hand
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish gray frame brown leather, Sweden. A pair of armchairs made
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo chairs with nice proportions and wooden Rococo carvings. Scraped to
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
H 38.98 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
H 38.98 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Dining Chairs Set of 6 Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set (assembled) of six dining chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 18th Century day bed. This superb day bed has its original paintwork and carvings. It has
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Wood

Swedish 18th Century Day Bed
Swedish 18th Century Day Bed
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Table Console Swedish Neoclassical 18th Century Marble Giltwood Sweden
By Per Ljungs Art
Located in New York, NY
Table Console Swedish Neoclassical 18th Century Marble Gilt wood Sweden. An exquisite console
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
H 30.5 in W 82.25 in D 27.5 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sideboard made in Angermanland with elaborate wood carvings – reeded
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
H 45.5 in W 59.75 in D 22.25 in
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770. The front is decorated with beautiful shells
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Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 28.35 in
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Swedish Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every Swedish wood carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Olsson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Swedish wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $11,761 for the highest priced.
Questions About Swedish 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.