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Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Indian erotic carved wood carving wall plaque. 13.25" H x 6" W. In good vintage condition
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20th Century Indian Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
H 13.25 in W 6 in D 3 in
Hand-Carved Wood Indian Chief Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very folky hand-carved Indian chief plaque is in great condition. This folky Indian is very
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Indian Chief Plaque
Hand-Carved Wood Indian Chief Plaque
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Edo Period Carved and Painted Wood Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period carved and hand painted wood plaque for a Buddhist temple interior, with lotus
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Decorated Wood Wall Hanging Plaque. Measures 15" in width and 35
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or temple at one time. We are listing it as 18th-19th century but could be older. ...
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
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Antique 1880s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Heavy Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Carved from heavy wood, likely teak. Truly
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
Asian Chinese Style '19th Century' Carved Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) carved wall plaque with monkeys playing in trees with fruit
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Wartime Relationship Commemorative Plaque
Located in London, GB
19th century Folk Art Wartime relationship commemorative plaque We are proud to offer a rare and
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Antique 1880s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Circular Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) circular wall plaques with hand-painted wooden frames and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Carved Chinese Boxwood Plaque or Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese carved boxwood plaque or insert. Depicting a Chinese monastery scene
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Indian and Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved and painted Indian on horseback on folky wall plaque.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Forest Animals Welcome Plaque
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1273 Hand carved low relief welcome wood wall plaque depicting forest animals. Signed on verso
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Antique Indian Hand-Carved Sheesham Religious Temple Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century religious temple plaque hand-carved of Sheesham wood in India. This small
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Hardwood Carved Plaque of Quan Yin in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-Inches high to the the top of the hook/ 14-Inches high to the top of the hand carved wood plaque x 13
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Votive Plaque with Walking Buddha in Sukhothai Style and Silvered Seated Buddha
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Votive Plaque with Walking Buddha in Sukhothai Style, Thailand, 18th or 19th century, cast in
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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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

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Steiner". Measures: Width: 11.81" (30.0cm) Height: 15.16" (38.5cm) The tradition of wood carving, using
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Japanese Okimono on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Okimono (Japanese means artsy display ornament object) displayed on a small custom wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
-legged free form carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Cigarette Cutter Bulldog, Rarity, "Kusch dich!", Curiosity
Located in Greven, DE
into the barrel, which is closed at the back by a plug. The plaque mounted on the front with the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Okimono Sculpture of a Group of Skeletons Smoking
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular bench is arranged in the scene. The composition is displayed on a four-legged carved wood
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
Or More Icons Has Over 1000 Hand Pounded Nails, With A Brass Plaque That Reads "RIBALD #1" DAVID
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

1930s Oversized Folk Art Wooden Gavel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Promenade Nationale General Committee in Los Angeles, CA (as indicated by the brass plaque
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
plaque to the back with a carved signature reading Kiyotsugu Sei, presumably for Takahashi Kiyotsugu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
decorated helical barber pole pillar on a scalloped edge plaque. The Confederate States of America’s
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Joan Shapiro Reclining Nude Woman Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Plaster Sculptural Relief Plaque, depicting a reclining nude
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

“La Paloma” Artwork Panel by Alvar Sunol, circa 1960
By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Located in Saint ouen, FR
“La Paloma” artwork panel by Alvar Sunol - Circa 1960 Brass plaque on wood Signed Measures
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Scratch Built Boat Model
Located in London, GB
, constructed from a brass and wood. The painted brass hull is well formed as is the deck sections. Mounted onto
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Jo Uba Takasago Old Couple Long Life Happiness Wedding Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
. Between them is a small pond with a turtle, foliage, flowering tree, and crane. A small wood plaque is
Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood

Jimmu Tenno Japanese Emperor Porcelain Bisque Samurai Doll Figurine 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
surface and a small section of brown rock where the Emperor stands. A small wood plaque is mounted in the
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Plastic

19th Century Chinese Carved Giltwood Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaque with scholar
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Germany with Madel and in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Carvings / Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing hand carved wood carvings of a cowboy and looks like a Indian carving. Were not sure
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Wood Carvings, dated 1728
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of hand carvings made from fruitwood that most likely came from a surround of a door in an
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Architectural Elements

Materials

Fruitwood

Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Abstract Art "Strip" Wall Sculpture Wood Carving
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bosko Hrnjak Original Abstract Art Wall Sculpture Wood Carving "Mod Conversation
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Italian 19th C. Painted Wood Wall Plaques with Carved Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Pair of Italian 19th Century Painted Wood Plaques with Gilded Carving of Urn Decorated
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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

7 Ft. Long Oval Trestle Bleached-Wood Dining Table w/ Beautiful Carvings & Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
a plaque shaped adornment at center. The skirting, just beneath the tabletop, is nicely carved in
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
hardship. Brass plaque beneath the face reads, "Chief Bull Aparoke Sculpture Bruce Law" and has a
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Soapstone Carvings
Located in New York, NY
4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under
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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) red lacquer and gilt trimmed wall carving with filigree & carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
H 13.75 in W 74 in D 1 in
Pair Black Forest Carved Hanging Game Plaques
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Black Forest linden wood hanging game plaques. One with chamois and grouse, the
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Monumental Hand-Carved Indian Chief Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one piece of wood. It is believed to be redwood. This wonderful Folk Art Indian plaque is unsigned
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Marksman King Target Plaque 1892
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Victorian Lady Wall Plaque, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any interior
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Gilt Classical Mirror With Wedgewood Style Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French gilt classical mirror with wedgewood style plaque. Beatiful carving details and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Black Forest Vintage Mouflon Trophy on Carved Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Mouflon Trophy on Carved Plaque A large vintage mouflon (Ovis aries musimon
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Measures: Height 20.87" (53cm) Diameter 9.06" (23cm) The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved French Oak Ceiling Medallion Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved around 1870 from French oak, this plaque was originally intended to function as a
Category

Antique 1870s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Fox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
condition. This plaque is a splendid addition to every rustic wall decoration. The tradition of wood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Great African Wart Hog Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

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Wood Carving Plaques For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wood carving plaques is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carving plaques — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 313 antique and vintage wood carving plaques for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carving plaques 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 plaques are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Black Forest, Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co and Randy Kolhoff each produced beautiful wood carving plaques that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carving Plaques?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $98,500 highest priced.
Questions About Wood Carving Plaques
  • 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.