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Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving of a horse, but there are circular carvings on the legs, a pattern that does not exist on horses
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, circa late 19th to early 20th century. This is a beautiful, oversized and monumental carving of a
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Antique Burmese Tall Monastic Attendant Statues w/ Lacquered Wood & Inlaid Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Burmese Carved & Lacquered Wood with Inlaid Colored Glass Tall Monastic Attendant
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Tall Teak Wood Asian Folk Art Sculpture of Elderly Man
Located in Evergreen, CO
back. Carved from a substantial piece of teak, this somber carving stands at almost 3 and a half feet
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Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Tall Antique Sumatra Hand-Carved Wood Batak Temple Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Batak temple mask hand-carved of wood from the 20th century. This tall mask was hand
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall, solid Wooden servants
Located in Mortsel, BE
Elevate your decor with this striking antique wooden servant figures, crafted entirely from wood
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Late 20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall, solid Wooden servants
Tall, solid Wooden servants
H 59.45 in W 15.75 in D 24.02 in
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antique condition. Unknown artist.  
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Hindu Deity
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand carved Indian temple carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a Hindu
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Floor Standing Brier Ash Tray, by Philippe Fulon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall floor standing brier ash tray, by Philippe Fulon. A good Atisanal piece made in brier with
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art - Hand Crafted Wooden Owl Statuette 15'' tall
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Elevate your decor with the 15-inch tall Painted and Decorated Wooden Owl Statuette. Handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Tall Wooden Sculpture of St. John the Baptist
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning tall 18th century male life like antique sculpture of St. John the Baptist, carved from
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Antique 18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 19th century, possibly earlier, wood carved monks, largely intact, with painted eyes
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
H 24 in W 19 in D 16 in
Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Tall Iris Flower Garden Lantern Beautiful Original Blue Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare find in original and handsome old blue paint, this tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

4 Foot Tall Vintage Happy Buddha Sculpture, Hand Carved & Painted
Located in Las Vegas, NV
". Comes with 30in foot tall orange pedestal(as found). Condition: Some age cracks in wood, missing
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
may be suspended from their loops or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 9 inches tall to top of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Collection of Whimsical Carved Wood Village People
Located in Ferndale, MI
Carved wood collection bankers, doctors, police, builder, banker, lawyer, golf and tennis players
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Blue Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
using the three sturdy tripod feet. Dimensions: 15 inches tall to top of loop handle and 11 inches
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Handmade Decorative Wood Paddles South American Amazon 53 tall x 10 w x 1 thick Short 51
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Late 20th Century Surinamer Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
tall X 7-1/2in X 8in.
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Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand. Wooden
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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
or candles. Dimensions: 17 inches tall and 6 inches wide Good garden candidates- these are ideal
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white wall. Wood with hand forged iron strap
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Caribbean Man Holding a Pineapple
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Mid-Century period Folk art sculpture of a man standing tall. The sculpture is finely
Category

20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
represented as a snake. These polychrome wood-carved figures can be up to 102" (260 cm) tall. They are held on
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood and lucite
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Complete Antique Handcarved Wood and Porcelain Bird Cage, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
replete with four multi glazed porcelain feeding bowls, two wood bowls and a pair of carved bone crane
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
is open as though it is roaring. Dimensions: 8" wide 4.5" tall 2.25" deep.
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
slight discoloration and minor separation from the walls, but no rips or tears. The box stands 5.5" tall
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Teak Wood Sculpture of a Cambodian Apsara Goddess
Located in Chicago, IL
used in this carving was sourced from an old rice pounder. Abandoned in favor of modern rice-mills
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Set of five carved modernist Elephants in a mix of woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of five modernist carved Elephants in a mix of Woods. very nice carving and finish 1
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Yew Wood Tree Trunk Ikebana Vase Planter
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Japanese tall ikebana vase / planter from a yew wood tree trunk with beautifully aged
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Yew

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Sculpture on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
setting. Dimensions including Stand: 6.5" high, 3" wide, 3.25" deep. Head only approximately 5" tall.
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hand Carved Spinach Jade Phoenix Bird Figures with Wood Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
original custom wood bases. The spinach jade is a deep rich jade green without stands measure 8 inches tall
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Teak Wood Sculpture In The Form of a Thai Greeting Angel
Located in Chicago, IL
antique appearance. Price for EACH.28" . Dimensions: Wide x 15.5" deep for the one measuring 94.5" tall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century. A nice decorative piece standing at over 3 feet tall
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beech

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Bust of Guanyin Kwan Yin Buddha On Wood Stand mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
, which exudes a sense of calm and benevolence. The figure's hair is meticulously styled into a tall bun
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Buddha Pair and Stand Hand Carved Wood and Hand Painted Red and Gilded
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Buddha and stand comprised of hand carved wood. Hand painted red underlay has been
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Primitive Indonesian Lesung Mortar Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
archaic, tool used to hull rice. It is constructed of solid, most likely teak, wood whose surface shows a
Category

20th Century Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Larg Chinese Daoist God of Longevity Wooden Statue Depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing
Located in New York, NY
(Shou Xing) measuring 44.5 in (113 cm) tall.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Dark Brown Lacquered Burmese Monastic Attendants - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
& Wood Pedestal Base - Set of 2 These antique Burmese monastic attendants display stunning craftsmanship
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period. Fine old carvings with traces of aged red lacquer
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden statue of a warrior
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall statue depicting a warrior in wood with brass inlays. Great patina. Do not hesitate to ask me
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden statue of a warrior
Wooden statue of a warrior
H 24.81 in W 8.86 in D 6.7 in
Middle 20th century old wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spiritual craftsmanship. Crafted from wood, this statue stands 26,6 cm tall, with dimensions of 17,5 cm in
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Temple in Mandalay style - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Mandalay style artistry. Standing tall at 58 cm and featuring dimensions of 39 cm in width and 29 cm in
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

11" Fusion Caracol-Venado / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Taller Manuel Jimenez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Taller “Manuel Jimenez” MASTERPIECE  Angelico Jimenez
Category

2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

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Tall Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tall wood carvings available for sale. The range of distinct tall wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Find 1150 antique and vintage tall wood carvings at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tall wood carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of tall wood carvings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, louis xv and mid-century modern tall wood carvings are of considerable interest. Many tall wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Joel Escalona, Fred Schumm and Jordan Mozer produced popular tall wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Tall Wood Carvings?

Tall wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,107, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.
Questions About Tall Wood Carvings
  • 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.