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Wood Carving Sculpture
Wood Carving Sculpture

Wood Carving Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved Wood Statue Signed Colby 1982
Folk Art Carved Wood Statue Signed Colby 1982

Folk Art Carved Wood Statue Signed Colby 1982

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This is a vintage folk art wood carving sculpture of a man. The sculpture is painted and depicts a

Category

20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

Located in London, GB

not only employs ways of expressions similar to wood carvings, sculptures, and stone carvings, but

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving  Hunter Sculpture 1952
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving  Hunter Sculpture 1952

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Hunter Sculpture 1952

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Sculpture – Jägermeister Hunter 1952 Unique hunting scene with

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

cedar wood, known for its warm tones and soft texture. The eyes are made of glass, catching the light

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin
Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin

Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A carving of a face crafted using a singular piece of wood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art
H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art

H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Hand-Carved Viking Sculpture - Possibly King Eric Bloodaxe (Eirik

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Budai Buddha fine wood carving

Located in Milano, IT

This fascinating Budai, finely carved from noble wood, represents one of the most beloved and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden carving of a bear, created in the mid‑Showa period (1950s–1970s

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

By Jean-Claude Gaugy

Located in Greer, SC

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy

Category

Vintage 1970s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA
Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA

Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

from a solid piece of wood revealing the bust of a man. His right arm is raised, bearing a clenched

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and seems to have been made of cedar wood. Deep cracks and sooty

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated
Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated   

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto

Late 17th century wood carving of Putto

Located in Bakewell, GB

Late 17th century wood carving. C1690 carving of putti in a playing position on a original rocky

Category

Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

Located in Malibu, CA

18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment

Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4

$245Sale Price / set|30% Off

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Located in Northport, MI

A soulful and expressive double cherub carving, hand-carved in Mexico circa late 18th to early 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Softwood

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

Located in Malibu, CA

16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter

Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear

Located in Niiza, JP

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg

Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings

Located in Martlesham, GB

A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat

Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving
Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving

Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

natural shape of the wood, particularly the roots, to carve the crane's body. The base is carved from a

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging

Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging

Located in Pomona, CA

beautiful patina. Size: 12in H x 25in W x 2in D Origin: indonesia Circa: 1900s Material: Wood Condition

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

Located in Norton, MA

Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

presence of this work. The wood carving of this catfish was probably done by hand by a private citizen

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Saturnino Portuonda Pucho Odio Signed Cuban Artist Folk Art Carving Sculpture
Saturnino Portuonda Pucho Odio Signed Cuban Artist Folk Art Carving Sculpture

Saturnino Portuonda Pucho Odio Signed Cuban Artist Folk Art Carving Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

known for his animated cultural caricatures and painted wood carvings of his fellow Cuban Americans

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Sheffield, MA

now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. Dimensions: Wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture

Located in East Hampton, NY

Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows

Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s

Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking

Category

Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture The Late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) was a period when

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden carving of Daikokuten, created during the Edo period (1800s–1860s

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture
Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

Located in New York City, NY

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Half Hull Carving
Half Hull Carving

Half Hull Carving

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand carved, mounted, half hull ship model.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes

Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

realistic carvings. The piece features lifelike details, including textured fur, delicately curved horns

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek

Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Signed wood sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Sculpture
Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Sculpture

Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Guanyin Sculpture, with remnants of gesso and polychrome paint. 49.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman

Located in San Mateo, CA

sculpture shows some dings, dents, scuffs and wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fir

Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture
Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture

Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Burmese Seated Buddha Black Lacquered and Polychromed Wood Sculpture, with hands in vitarka mudra

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Whimsical Folk Art Carving

Whimsical Folk Art Carving

$495Sale Price|28% Off

Whimsical Folk Art Carving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Whimsical Folk Art carving of a man peering out the window with an exposed bottom. Signed "Clyde".

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

natural beauty of the wood. Set on a modern black metal stand. Measures: 63" high x 22 x 22 x base 16" x

Category

2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand  - LARGE
Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand  - LARGE

Vintage Wood Wheel Sculpture On Stand - LARGE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE WOOD WHEEL SCULPTURE ON STAND - LARGE Overall Dimensions: 21”H X 16”W

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind

By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird

Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surely be a statement

Category

20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Wood Carving Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carving sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carving sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Find 5569 antique and vintage wood carving sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 77 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carving sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Nils Olsson each produced beautiful wood carving sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carving Sculptures?

Wood carving sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,515, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.
Questions About Wood Carving Sculptures
  • 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
    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
    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 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.