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Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Cats
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Cats

Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Cats

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of cat sculptures or figures expertly hand carved from wood with surprisingly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cat
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cat

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a charming and whimsical touch to your space with this vintage carved cat figurine. Handcrafted

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture
American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture

American Folk Art Carved Painted Wood Cat Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage whimsical and playful American Folk Art carved wood sculpture features a hand carved and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cats Tongue Detail Carved Wood Console Table
Cats Tongue Detail Carved Wood Console Table

Cats Tongue Detail Carved Wood Console Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind Le Monde collection, this globally sourced [side table / end table / coffee table / cocktail table] embodies rare craftsmanship and timeless desi...

Category

20th Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Egyptian Revival Cat Benches
Pair of Carved Wood Egyptian Revival Cat Benches

Pair of Carved Wood Egyptian Revival Cat Benches

Located in East Hampton, NY

Unique pair of Egyptian Revival cat benches newly upholstered in Venetian, Fortuny fabric. Carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Wood Jaguar or Big Cat
Carved and Painted Wood Jaguar or Big Cat

Carved and Painted Wood Jaguar or Big Cat

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout whimsical vintage life size hand carved jaguar decorated with its distinctive rosettes in

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher. In the 1800’s the

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat
Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat

Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted and hand-carved Sculpture of a Cat, Stash box. The large and bulbous cat is

Category

20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th C. Pair Hand Carved Wood Statues Wall mount Sculpture Regal Big Cats Lions
18th C. Pair Hand Carved Wood Statues Wall mount Sculpture Regal Big Cats Lions

18th C. Pair Hand Carved Wood Statues Wall mount Sculpture Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18th C. Pair Hand Carved Wood Statues Wall mount Sculpture Regal Big Cats Lions .Exceptionally

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Indulge in the charming appeal of this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration. Crafted

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture
American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture

American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Folk Art sleeping cat figurine was hand-carved from a solid piece of rare Amaranth (or

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Padouk, Wood

Handmade Solid wood Yoga Cat Sculpture.
Handmade Solid wood Yoga Cat Sculpture.

Handmade Solid wood Yoga Cat Sculpture.

Located in Seattle, WA

Hand-Carved Solid wood Cat in Yoga pose. Has intricate details as pictured. Dimensions. 3”W ; 2”D

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3
Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3

Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of three carved big cats. A tiger, a snow leopard, and a serval are carved in wood and

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Carved Wood Side Table with Butterfly Inlay and Cats Tonge Detail Top
Ebonized Carved Wood Side Table with Butterfly Inlay and Cats Tonge Detail Top

Ebonized Carved Wood Side Table with Butterfly Inlay and Cats Tonge Detail Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Set of 3 Carved Sitting Cat Sculptures
Vintage Folk Art Set of 3 Carved Sitting Cat Sculptures

Vintage Folk Art Set of 3 Carved Sitting Cat Sculptures

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of Folk Art sitting cat figurines was hand-carved from solid pieces of wood. The cats

Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Revival Gilt & Lacquered Nicely Carved Cat Bench
Egyptian Revival Gilt & Lacquered Nicely Carved Cat Bench

Egyptian Revival Gilt & Lacquered Nicely Carved Cat Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand carved and gold leaf finished whimsical wooden bench carved as a majestic cat. The seat is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Gold Leaf

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wooden Cat Sculpture, Flower Power
American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wooden Cat Sculpture, Flower Power

American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wooden Cat Sculpture, Flower Power

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage whimsical and playful American Folk Art hand carved wood sculpture depicts a stretching

Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Cat Form Sculptural Bench

Located in Elkton, MD

Hand-carved wooden bench in the form of a stylized cat, featuring a painted surface with decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

displaying a cat in a boot. The cat is very detailed with glass eyes, a perfect charm locked in by wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Teak Cat Heads, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Teak Cat Heads, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Barware Cocktail Picks Carved Teak Cat Heads, circa 1960

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Atlanta, GA

design, made of teak wood and chromed metal, featuring giant cat's heads. The barware accessory has an

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture
Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture

Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved wooden abstract cat head. The piece showcases two pointed ears and whiskers on each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold, dog and cat.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron and Lime Wood "Cat Tail" Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron and Lime Wood "Cat Tail" Wall Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Italian Wrought Iron and Lime Wood "Cat Tail" Wall Sconces

Located in Middleburg, VA

Tuscany around 1820. These rare antique fixtures feature dramatically carved lime wood "cat tail" motifs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron, Wire

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky

By Linvel Barker

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

ain’t no paint in wood, and you don’t need none.” This matching pair of carved cats, created in 1996

Category

1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads
Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads

Egyptian Style Bench or Seat with Cat Heads

Located in Palm Beach, FL

wood base with gilt cat heads, feet, and hieroglyphics.

Category

20th Century American Egyptian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy
1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy

1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy

Located in Chicago, IL

1920’s Felix The Cat Wooden and Leather Toy This 1920s Felix the Cat toy is a collectible vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails
Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails

Antique Italian Three Piece Sconce Set with Seashell and Cat Tails

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual grotto type Italian wall sconce trio with a center sconce having a carved wood

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk
Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk

Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 A thoughtful gift for cat lovers, folk art fans, or anyone looking to add handcrafted charm to

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Set Of 3 Antique Sculpture Decorative Stone Figurine of Cat Rhinoceros Dolphin
A Set Of 3 Antique Sculpture Decorative Stone Figurine of Cat Rhinoceros Dolphin

A Set Of 3 Antique Sculpture Decorative Stone Figurine of Cat Rhinoceros Dolphin

Located in Wembley, GB

your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. Ancient-style Egyptian cat figurines

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

Located in North Miami, FL

Material: porcelain, paint, wood, ceramic Technique: pressed, molded, carved, painted, glazed, hand-painted

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Dog and or Cat Bed
Louis XVI Style Dog and or Cat Bed

Louis XVI Style Dog and or Cat Bed

Unavailable|$1,284 / item

Louis XVI Style Dog and or Cat Bed

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Louis XVI style dog and or cat bed Hand carved wood, manufactured by Francesco Elli (reference

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Cats Eyes Mirror Hand-Carved Solid Wood Gold Finish
Cats Eyes Mirror Hand-Carved Solid Wood Gold Finish

Cats Eyes Mirror Hand-Carved Solid Wood Gold Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Mirror cats eyes with hand-carved solid wood structure. In gold finish with bevelled mirror glass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hard Carved Cat Sculpture
Hard Carved Cat Sculpture

Hard Carved Cat Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved cat sculpture in fine condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class
Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class

Tall Pair of Cats Hand-Carved Wood, Best in Class

Located in South Burlington, VT

art each carved from one block of hard wood, with finely rendered eyes, snout and ears, arched backs

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900
Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900

Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900

Located in Hudson, NY

Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900 Impressive scale. Beautiful Patina. Great style.

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Schneider Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Schneider Carved Wood Cat Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Schneider Carved Wood Cat Sculpture

By Arthur Schneider

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

paper and in metal and wood. This vintage Mid-Century Modern retro wooden cat figurine show the cat

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Cat Sculpture Signed Luman Kelsey
Hand Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Cat Sculpture Signed Luman Kelsey

Hand Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Cat Sculpture Signed Luman Kelsey

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome hand carved wood Mid-Century Modern cat sculpture. It is signed Luman Kelsey and in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats
Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats

Pair of Mid-century Carved Cats

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Modern carved wood cats. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Radiating an aura of feline charm and innocence, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Embrace the regal allure of this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration, portraying the

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Invite a touch of feline whimsy into your space with this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Exuding antique charm, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration emulates the regal

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Gracefully poised in a sphinx position, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures
Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures

Pair of Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Meathead Cat Sculpture Figures

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rare pair of Witco Meathead cat sculptures. The two solid cedar wood carved Meathead cats come

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Collection of Witco Carved Cedar Wood Tiki Cats Meathead and Friends
Collection of Witco Carved Cedar Wood Tiki Cats Meathead and Friends

Collection of Witco Carved Cedar Wood Tiki Cats Meathead and Friends

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rare collection of Witco carved tiki cat figurines and sculptures. This group includes six cats

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar, Paint

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther
Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Cat or Panther

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wooden carved cat or Panther. This previously painted piece, or piece of wood, has the remnants

Category

20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Austrian Midcentury Wood Cat by Karl Hagenauer
Small Austrian Midcentury Wood Cat by Karl Hagenauer

Small Austrian Midcentury Wood Cat by Karl Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

Amazing Hagenauer carved wood cat with nickel-plated details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

Capturing the essence of feline grace, this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Cat 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old carved wooden cat made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Cat Book Stand Black Forest
Cat Book Stand Black Forest

Cat Book Stand Black Forest

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Antique late 19th century carved rare Black Forest extended cat book stand. The stand modelled as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Bookends

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carved Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood carved cat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wood carved cat — often made from wood, glass and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 34 variations of the antique or vintage wood carved cat 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 wood carved cat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood carved cat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood carved cat over the years, but those crafted by Diane Derrick, Eckehard Weimann and Karl Hagenauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Carved Cat?

Prices for a wood carved cat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,194.
Questions About Wood Carved Cat
  • 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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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 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.