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Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Whimsical Folk Art carving of a man peering out the window with an exposed bottom. Signed "Clyde".
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Whimsical Folk Art Carving
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Collection of Whimsical Carved Wood Village People
Located in Ferndale, MI
Carved wood collection bankers, doctors, police, builder, banker, lawyer, golf and tennis players
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
, one with repair to red feathers on top of head, some wood cracks, and minor spots of paint drips.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical hand made carved wood and painted folk art hanging liberty figure.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Whimsical Antique Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, (Indonesian, Burmese, Thai) early 20th century, the lightweight softwood primitive carving is exceptionally
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century A 19th century funny carved and painted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900 A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Crawling Baby Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Whimsical wood carving of a crawling baby girl. Very expressive face. Decorated with ankle
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Sculptures

Crawling Baby Wood Carving
Crawling Baby Wood Carving
H 11 in W 20 in D 10 in
Japanese Antique Whimsical "Frogs" Planter Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand painted and lacquered whimsical frogs sunning themselves on the edge and a useful copper insert in
Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Whimsical Penguin
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art carved and decorated whimsical penguin bowling pin, patented in 1922. Chipped areas and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Pair of Minimalist Kokeshi Doll Sculptures, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Kokeshi dolls from Japan. Nice hand painted colors.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical large Mexican folk art wooden mermaid statue. Handmade in Mexico in the mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings & Scallops, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
buffet, with it's whimsical carvings, will be a perfect display and storage option for your kitchen or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1960s Whimsical Carved Figure by Danish Wood Artist Knud Albert
Located in Miami, FL
-Century Modern whimsical hand carved imaginary elongated animal by Danish wood craftsman Knud Albert. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Whimsical Folk Art Sculpture "Dish Ran Away With the Spoon"
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Folk Art sculpture "Dish Ran Away With the Spoon" by Chris & Verna Botts, circa 1992. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving of a Starfish, France, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Wood Carving of a Starfish by a Contemporary French Artist. France, 20th Century 25
Category

20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Elephant and Stork Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical wood carving of an elephant and stork playing in a forest. Originally from an antique
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Elephant and Stork Carving
Elephant and Stork Carving
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
Deer and Bird Carving
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical wood carving of a deer and bird playing in a forest. Originally from an antique wedding
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Deer and Bird Carving
Deer and Bird Carving
H 16 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
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Whimsical Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whimsical wood carving you’re looking for. A whimsical wood carving — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage whimsical wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the whimsical wood carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A whimsical wood carving made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Fred Schumm, Black Forest and Boca Do Lobo each produced at least one beautiful whimsical wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Whimsical Wood Carving?

A whimsical wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,790, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $170,029.
Questions About Whimsical Wood Carving
  • 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.