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Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mark Lindquist yellow birch burl wood sculptural vessel bowl 1970's
By Mark Lindquist
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
About the piece: One-of-a-kind yellow birch burl wood bowl by famous American sculptor, Mark
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Birch, Burl

Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970s, a sculpture made from reclaimed wood on the mid
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century White Wood TOTEM Sculpture by André Pailler, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century white wood totem sculpture by André Pailler - France 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accent piece for any room. We especially love it for a
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Black Walnut Abstract Bird Wood Sculpture
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of art: a captivating sculpture from the 1970s. Crafted with
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This nutcracker features a blue felt hat
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fur, Wood, Paint

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Hunter Decoration Piece Germany 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a hunter made of turned wood and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fur, Wood, Paint

Pair of Large Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large & impressive carved Chinese foo dogs.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Modernist Abstract Wood and Wire Sculpture Manner of Louise Nevelson
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Modernist abstract wood and wire sculpture manner of Louise Nevelson.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Bauhaus Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wire

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1970s) on contemporary metal stand. This is a
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Figure from Nias, Indonesia, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in London, GB
Carved wooden vise tool with human figure finial from Nias, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s). A
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved & Painted Folk Art Wood Table with Foot, Hand & Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A true Folk Art conversation piece. Sculpture meets table. Diameter taken from hand detail 35” Diameter across circle 33.5” Height 28” Foot 19” x 9”.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Kokeshi doll made with wood. It was made around 1970s in showa era. These wooden
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI. He was born in 30th November 1932. His signature is written on
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, California
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Japanese Wooden Yajiro Kokeshi Doll 36cm 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Honshu, kokeshi are handmade from wood, having a simple trunk and head with a few thin, painted lines to
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Water Buffalo Horn and Wood Lime Powder Holders for Betel Nut from Timor
Located in London, GB
Pair of water buffalo horn and carved wood lime powder holders for betel nut from Timor Island
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Vintage 1970s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Wood

Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth, circa 1970s
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage biomorphic clay signed sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth. circa 1970s. Dimensions. 14
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s 3D Wooden Sculpture. 3 D wooden sculpture titled "RIBALD #1" is beautifully carved, depicting
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Houston, TX
Pedro Friedeberg, "Untitled" mixed media sculpture, Mexico, circa 1970s. Gilt, gold painted
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
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H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Sadao Kishi Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good condition with charming patina. A Classic
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Sculpture of a Knight with Sword
By Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
patina, the figure stands on a chunky free edge wood block. This item is unsigned, but was obviously made
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Jeri Summers Folk Art Sculptures, Set of 3
Located in Saint Paul, MN
sculptures that decorate Parisian interiors. Each sculpture is comprised of painted wood with metal accents
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Concrete, Metal

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

Lot of Two Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Measures: The large one is approx. 6 3/4" high, 5
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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
carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. The large one is approx. 6 3/4" high, 5 1/4" wide
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Eighteen Vintage Swedish Dala Horses Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carved painted wood. The largest one is approximate 16 1/2" high, 15" wide and 5" deep. The smallest one
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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
painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep. The smallest one is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Large Standing Burmese Mandalay Giltwood Buddha with Mirrored Insets
Located in Morristown, NJ
: 32.5"h x 13.25"w x 7"d (total) Condition: Good, some cracks to wood, some gilding rubs and wear, minor
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Vintage 1970s Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mirror, Bentwood, Giltwood

Baby Carrier Dayak Borneo Vintage
Located in Point Lonsdale, AU
Dayak baby carrier from Borneo, Indonesia, estimated made in mid 1900’s. Colourful bead work
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Baby Carrier Dayak Borneo Vintage
Baby Carrier Dayak Borneo Vintage
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
painted wood. The largest one is approximate 10 1/2" high, 9 1/4" wide and 3" deep. The smallest one is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th Century Sculpted Wooden Traditional Mask from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1960s-1970s) on contemporary stand. This is a
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
"DFD", on a lead weight. circa 1960s/1970s Originally based on lures used for winter spear fishing
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
1970s by kokeshi artist Masayoshi NAGAO. He was born in 4th Feburary 1931. His signature is written on
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
purchased from the Manhattan estate of a Japanese man who traveled to Asia in the 1940s-1970s purchasing
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth Pumphrey
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage biomorphic clay signed sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth Pumphrey. circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth Humphrey
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Biomorphic clay signed sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth Humphrey, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wooden Yamagata Kokeshi Chujiro KOBAYASHI 25cm
Located in Paris, FR
1970s by kokeshi artist Chujiro KOBAYASHI. He was born in Yamagata prefecture in 13th March 1932. His
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Seven Danish Vikings by Hans Bolling and Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen, Hans Bolling
Located in Nuernberg, DE
made out of mix woods and real fur. They are from the 1950s-1970s. Dimensions very the tallest one 13.5
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
: Coming from an old Chengdu collection assembled in the 1970s. History: Bamboo and wooden slips jiandú
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer
Located in Dallas, TX
a trip to SE Asia in the 1970’s. Khon is a Thai traditional dance which combines many arts. There
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
-1970s. Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 11 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Good garden candidate, this is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Collector who acquired this on a trip to SE Asia in the 1970s.      
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Early 20th Century Cambodian Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
works initially focused on painting and papier mâché, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Sculptural Table in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, this dining table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Trunk in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Trunk or storage unit, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, this
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Vintage 1970s French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Cabinet in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, this large cabinet
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Vintage 1970s French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Bookcase in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, this cabinet with
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Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these dining
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970's Spectacular Hollywood Regency Tall Dresser/ Wood Panelled Doors Modernage
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Hollywood Regency Spectacular Tall Dresser. Medium brown in tone. 6 drawers. The shape and
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1970's Mid Century Neoclassical 4 Panel Room Dividing Screen - Carved Wood
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Neoclassical style 4 Panel Carved Wood Room Dividing Screen. The carving is
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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Wood Carving 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wood carving 1970s is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all wood carving 1970s available were constructed with great care. We have 399 antique and vintage wood carving 1970s in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carving 1970s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving 1970s bearing mid-century modern or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood carving 1970s over the years, but those made by Sergio Bustamante, Giuseppe Rivadossi and Nils Olsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Carving 1970s?

Prices for wood carving 1970s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wood carving 1970s begin at $35 and can go as high as $573,362, while the average can fetch as much as $2,283.
Questions About Wood Carving 1970s
  • 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 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 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 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 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.