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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".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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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.
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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.
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"
Located in York County, PA
Carving Of Siamese Twin Mermaids, Attributed To The "Cape Carver" Who Worked Near Sandwich
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly whimsical & amusing wall mounted diorama, featuring a mixed media three-dimensional
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff. Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Pair of Pendant Thai Gilt Wood Mythological Creatures with Red Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
. They showcase naive style faces, a visual narrative that creates a whimsical and enchanting aesthetic
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An early twentieth century Japanese whimsical folk art bird tree driftwood hand carved and painted
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Driftwood

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

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Bronze

Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
whimsical in design to our modern eyes--with four half-eagle, half-lion griffins. This beautiful piece came
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

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

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Oak, Paint

Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin
Located in Bradenton, FL
, hands, legs, and feet are articulated. A rare whimsical and fun work of art for any interior, will look
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art House Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
, a whimsical homage to the Chicago Imagist style, evoking the spirit of visionaries like Roger Brown
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Folk Art House Sculpture
American Folk Art House Sculpture
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid 20th Century Wooden Mythological Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
a whimsical and endearing expression. The statuette's gilt finish with a subtle red undertone adds a
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Elephant Statues
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional pair of Chinese hand carved wooded statues / stands. Whimsical, wonderfully detailed
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps. The outsider art is hand
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Twine, Wood, Paint

Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
Add rich decorative character, whimsical elegance and rustic warmth with this one-of-a-kind pair of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
By Leo Sewell
Located in Buffalo, NY
array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair included.
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
spearing and stepped up the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys) spearing  decoys for
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
not stand upright on their own. They were previously hung from a ceiling like a whimsical cherub angle
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Paint, Wood, Glass

Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, decorated in bas relief carving of the sun. Deer are commonly used in both Buddhism and Hinduism symbolism
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso, Paint

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Spruce

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
H 1.1 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (pine, in this case
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
H 1.25 in W 39.25 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Whimsical Antique Wood Organ Pipe Case
Located in Houston, TX
We found this very large whimsical antique wood organ pipe case in Spain, however we are uncertain
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Antique 19th Century Spanish More Folk Art

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Wood

Very Large Whimsical Antique Wood Organ Pipe Case
Located in Houston, TX
We found this very large whimsical antique wood organ pipe case in Spain, however we are uncertain
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Antiquities

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Wood

Whimsical Wood Sculpture by Noted NJ Artist Fred Schumm
By Fred Schumm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful wood sculpture by the noted NJ artist Fred Scumm. It is inscribed near the base with no
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Fred Schumm Lifesize Whimsical Painted Wood Sculpture of a Nude
By Fred Schumm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great whimsical colorfully painted lifesize wood sculpture of a nude. The base has been re
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
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H 25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest' by
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Literature; 'Swiss Carvings
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Pig Family
Located in west palm beach, FL
meticulously crafted, these whimsical carvings celebrate the warmth of family and the artistry of handwork
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Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Santa Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
mounted on wheels. The carving skillfully captures the whimsical essence of the holiday season. The wooden
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Flirty Art Deco Motif Painted Coffee Table with Female and Male Figure Drawings
Located in Atlanta, GA
supported by a pair of trestle legs (with curvy carvings down their sides), and braced with a stretcher
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Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Man Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the whimsical charm of this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Man Decoration, a delightful
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table
Located in Houston, TX
hardwood; with profusely carved and stylized skirt with carvings of whimsical dragon mask and spread wings
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
sticking out. The dog is highly detailed with individual carving lines for its hair, nose and paws finished
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7.9 in
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Carving The Art of ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940, page 166, model M12608 for the near identical carved figure
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lightly distressed finish, dramatic whimsical form rolled arms, and beautiful hand carvings throughout
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Benches

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Wood, Fabric

Early 20th Century Belu "Female" Door from Timor Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
pieces, carved in whimsically geometric spiral carvings about it's center. This piece has a wonderful
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20th Century Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Metal

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
. The figure carved from a single piece of wood beautifully sculptured with a naturalistic look complete
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 6.5 in
Antique Black Forest Sofa Ensemble Swiss (5) Pieces Photoshopped with Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1800’s to the
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Edwin Scheier 1964 Modernist Sculpture of Man Riding Jaguar Which Has Eaten Man
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Mobile, AL
mythological representation that represents the circle of life. The bent wood, carving, piercing and rope work
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
are delighted to offer this very rare and unusual Swiss Black Forest carving of a tobacco jar shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A whimsical Swiss wood carving. A long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat beside a basket
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display
Located in Atlanta, GA
likeness of a bear, this whimsical yet sophisticated piece transcends its utilitarian purpose, transforming
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20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
open arms full of humorous expressions looking forward eagerly, to the seat stylised deep carvings with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Metal

Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
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H 18.1 in W 23.2 in D 11.8 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painting depicting a whimsical scene of a man bowing to a woman and another onlooker. Beautiful worn
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
, intricately sculpted and finely detailed throughout, hand carved from a single block of wood, featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Swedish Reproduction Demilune Consoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
marble green painted tops are wonderfully whimsical and perfectly worn. Carved lion faces and lauren
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20th Century Swedish Other Console Tables

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Baroque Carved Polychromed Architectural Column Capital Table Pair
Located in Forney, TX
. Intricately detailed, whimsical sulptural design, executed in classical corinthian column capital form, having
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Elements

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Wood

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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
    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
    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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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.