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Swedish Folk Art Wood Sculpture “Stilla Stunder”, 1936
Located in Bergen, NO
Swedish folk art wood sculpture, dated 1936, depicting a seated worker quietly reading a workers
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Birch

Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture, Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
By Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
Located in Andernach, DE
One-of-a-kind woodcarving attributed to the Swedish artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson, Lapland. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish spouted salting trough hand-carved from bleached wood, dated 1855. Runic characters
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
$1,600
H 3.25 in W 20.5 in D 7.75 in
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
. Handmade in Sweden, circa 1744, this Scandinavian antique with sculptural stylized horse handle, accented
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
$2,200
H 5.25 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in
Collection of Eighteen Vintage Swedish Dala Horses Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of eighteen Swedish Dala horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand
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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
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of nine Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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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
This offer is for a collection of two Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of five Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Female Sculpture by Ernst Gustaf Johansson, Sweden 1922
Located in Valby, 84
Female sculpture of carved wood executed by Swedish artist Ernst Gustaf Johansson Troide (b.1892
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Located in Kastrup, DK
decorative. Swedish folk art, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Bench with Neoclassical Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
small face at the center. Beautifully painted in a soft grey that is typical of Swedish furniture. The
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Bench with Neoclassical Carving
Swedish Bench with Neoclassical Carving
$9,260
H 39 in W 68 in D 22 in
Grey Painted Swedish Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving
Located in Essex, MA
Grey painted Swedish settee with shell and foliate carving with turned stretcher bottom and gently
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving
Located in Essex, MA
19th century Swedish Gustavian grey painted settee with shell and foliate carving with turned
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Settees

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Wood

Swedish Mora clock have carving and elegant lyre-form case
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An early 19th century Swedish Mora clock with elegant lyre-form case, richly carved crest and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish vintage 5-arm candelabra. Crafted from wood, this candelabra features carvings that form a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Hand Carved Entry Hall Console Table Hand painted and hand distressed in authentic Scandinavian colors. This table has been painted in blue with a green undertone. Clean lin...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
$2,200 Sale Price
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H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock with Decorative Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their graceful curves and classic style as seen in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish wooden carvings. These carvings feature various flora and fauna detailing
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings
18th Century Wooden Carvings
$1,806 / set
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Circa 1800s painted Gustavian side chair with decorative flower carving
Located in London, GB
Delightful painted late c18th Swedish Gustavian chair. Retaining much of its original paint there
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carving Set of Two Shorebirds Hand-crafted Figurines, Decorative Curlews
Located in Bochum, NRW
handcrafted duo of wooden shore birds. Each figure is carefully shaped from natural wood, blending minimalism
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Huntington, NY
A large Swedish Gustavian buffet with elaborate wood carvings – bands of leaf cut detail surround
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
$7,100
H 51.25 in W 55 in D 20.75 in

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Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large Swedish sculptural object made from burl wood. Hand carved form an ornamented inside, with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Burl

Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Politicians Carved in Wood by Sven Gunnarsson
By Sven Gunnarsson
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Swedish politicians carved in wood by the artist Sven Gunnarsson. From the left Thorbjörn Fälldin
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Collection of Seven Sculptural Rootwood Bowls
Located in London, GB
Of various natural forms and sizes Dug out and hand-carved rootwood Individually mounted as an installation for wall display.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carving Wooden Human Sculptures Fisher Woman Antique Decorative Female Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Antique Decorative Wooden Figurine Footballer Carl Olof Trygg Carving Sculpture
Located in Wembley, GB
Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. Trygg was born in Stora Tuna, Kopparberg county, Dalarna, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
in 1934, one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Rustic Dressed Antique Decorative Woman Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures Antique Decorative Figurine of a Rustic Man
Located in Wembley, GB
stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

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

Rare Wooden Carving Human Sculptures A Fisher Man Antique Decorative Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the Scandinavian flat
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine of a Thinking Man
Located in Wembley, GB
, was one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Carving Wooden Sculptures Old Man In White Antique Decorative Figurine of Human
Located in Wembley, GB
with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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

Antique Carving Sculpture Decorative Wooden Figurine of Old Man Carl Olof Trygg
Located in Wembley, GB
Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. Trygg was born in Stora Tuna, Kopparberg county, Dalarna, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Animal Sculptures A Set Of 3 Antique Decorative Horses Figurine
Located in Wembley, GB
, was one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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

Wooden Carving Sculptures A Set Of 6 Antique Decorative Figurine of a Family
Located in Wembley, GB
stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman
Located in Wembley, GB
stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurine of Man & Woman
Located in Wembley, GB
with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
Located in Allerum, SE
Collection of three 19th century root wood bowls in original condition. Measurements: H 15
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in
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

Wooden Bell-Shaped Object from Sweden
Located in Houston, TX
A hefty and imposing bell-shaped object from Sweden. It's original purpose is unclear but what is
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Swedish Wooden Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian 1920's wooden toy Folk Art horse from Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Swedish Wooden Horse
Early 20th Century Swedish Wooden Horse
H 23.23 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Kubbestol Carved Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian chair made from a log. Notice the intricate carving throughout including the base which features
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Berlin Iron

Pair of Swedish Miniature Folk Art Dala Horses, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of miniature Dala horses from Sweden, late 1800's. This sweet pair of carved horses are in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Lion
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Scandinavian wooden sculpture of a lion, hand made and painted in the early 1900's.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Carved Swan
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century primitive carved swan, circa 1870. A rustic find on our recent travels to Sweden
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Carved Swan
19th Century Primitive Carved Swan
H 9.5 in W 15.25 in D 4.75 in
Antique Swedish Dala Horse Table Top Folk Art Carving Sculpture Painted Wood Red
By SHEM (Swedish Home Craft)
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Swedish Dala horse in bright red paint, circa 19th/early 20th century. Beautifully carved
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Schumacher 18th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving, Late 18th Century, Newly Upholstered Since
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gilded Wood Mirror with Fire Urn Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century gilded wood slender mirror with carved fire urn and floral
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Swedish Early 19th Century Karl Johan Painted Wood Bench with Griffins Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century Karl Johan painted wood bench with Griffins Carving on back pediment
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Lyre Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish Mora Clock
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique piece is a 19th century Swedish clock adorned with stylish carvings. This clock
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18c Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful lion carving detail on Swedish pair of chairs. Scraped finish with rosette carving and
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Console with Carving on Stretcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
flourished in Sweden. Named after King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 to 1792, the Gustavian style is
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

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Wood

Swedish Side Table, White with Carving and Blue Accents, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th Century Swedish side table, white more recent with pale blue touches, the rectangular top over
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstand with Carving, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique to this Gustavian chest of 3 drawers is the distinctive carving along the top drawer, once
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Daybed in Original Paint with Egyptian Carvings, 18th c. Gustavian
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare 18th c. Swedish daybed from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to original paint, newly
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Northern Swedish 19th C. Floor Clock w/ Delicate Floral Carving & Fanned Bonnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish wooden floor clock. This tall antique clock from northern Sweden features a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Swedish 19th C. Painted Long Case Floor Clock w/ Lovely Accent Foliage Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish long-case clock with distinct curvy rain-drop shaped belly
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish painted wood clock with small carving at the crest, large round belly and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair, Antique Gustavian Original Painted Side Chairs with Wheat Carving from Swe
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine pair of Gustavian side chairs reflecting Sweden’s love of nature seen in the wheat carvings
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Swedish High Gustavian Tray Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
Beautiful High Gustavian tray table from Sweden. Elegant wood carvings of pearl borders, flourones
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Tray Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish High Gustavian Tray Table
Swedish High Gustavian Tray Table
H 29.93 in W 32.88 in D 21.86 in
1979 Gunnar Kanevad Design Hand Carved Organic Wood Candle Holder Carving Sweden
By Gunnar Kanevad 1
Located in San Diego, CA
This hand crafted/hand carved organic wood candle holder was designed and made by Swedish designer
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Butter or Cookie Gingerbread Mold Antique, Sweden Folk Art, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in
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Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses, Sweden Folk Art 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses. These are hand carved painted wood
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sweden Folk Art, Collection of Six Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson
By Nils Olsson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Instant Swedish Folk Art Collection of six vintage hand carved and painted Dala horses by Nils
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Vintage Black Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson. It is hand carved painted wood. Nice display
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Collection of Eight Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of eight Swedish Dala horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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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
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson and Tillv. Erik Pell
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Three Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of three Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Wooden Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A late 19th Century Scandinavian brown painted wooden horse toy from Sweden.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th Century Carved Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Tassels
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Gustavian 17th century carved antique Swedish Gustavian gilt tassels. The tassels are hand
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Gustavian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Bear
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
, presented in its authentic old patina. A folk art work representing one of the big animals of the Swedish
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Red Painted Folk Art Bowl, Marked "Trysil" Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th century red painted Folk Art bowl, Sweden, 1800-1825.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,381 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Kabuki Actor, Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid 19th century figural Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in blue by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1864/5). Artist's chop is in the upper left c...
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1860s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink

English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black commode from the 19th century, with Chinoiserie low-relief décor, guilloche motifs and five drawers. Created in England during the 19th century, this lacquered commo...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass

LU Louis Sconce PB
LU Louis Sconce PB
$1,550 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
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Antique Early 1800s Swiss Painted Furniture

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Wood

Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
Swiss alp painted trunk dated 1808
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 52.76 in D 18.9 in
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Brass

Art Deco Lantern in Murano Glass and Gold Leaf, Attr. to Barovier e Toso ca.1930
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Art Deco pendant lantern attributed to Barovier e Toso in hand blown clear and gold leaf Murano glass and brass (can be polished if desired) circa 1930. Total height is 90...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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Swedish Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every Swedish wood carving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Olsson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Swedish wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $11,761 for the highest priced.
Questions About Swedish Wood Carving
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.