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Chinese 1900 Qing Dynasty Bodhisattva Altar Temple-Pagoda In Wood And Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
, circa late 19th to early 20th century. This is a beautiful, oversized and monumental carving of a
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Oversized, Paint-Decorated Baseball Bat Presented to J. Whipple
Located in York County, PA
decorated in gold with the club's crest. The inscribed date of 1871 may have been added later. This could
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Red and Black Painted Kimono Storage Box, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Kimono storage box, constructed of wood and bamboo, painted black with family crest
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Boy's day display suit of armor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, large circular oak leaf (kashiwa) crest on the breast plate, fine metal kabuto (helmet) with spike
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
removable short sword, wakizashi, secured at his waist. His robes feature various family crests, mon, all
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Massive Antique European Heraldic Wood Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and well-carved high relief Heraldic Crest in dark stained wood. A pair of fierce
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th century Italian Silvered Wood Carvings, ca. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Italian Silvered Wood Wall Carvings originating during the second half of the 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Carved Wood Family Crests ''Out of a Ducal Coronet, Or, a Bear's Head Ppr."
Located in Dallas, TX
carved, painted, and gilded wood armorial crests / carvings, great faces, lots of personality
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Jardinere, Italian, Renaissance Revival Mirrored, Crest, Cornice, 1800s!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Jardinere, Italian, Renaissance Revival Mirrored, Crest, Cornice, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved, Mirror, Crest, Sideboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
impress. The carved walnut material and intricate carvings on the crest and mirror make it a standout item
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Painted & Gilt Floral Crest Girandole Mirrors. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Venetian painted and gilt girandole mirrors with carved floral crest , gilt side carvings
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Girandoles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved Antique American Double Picture Frame Depicting US Navy Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
American carving is perfect for any collector.
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Early 20th Century American Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Spanish Wooden Bench w/Arms & Back, Moorish Influenced Carving & Nicely Textured
Located in Atlanta, GA
bench from Spain is adorn with Moorish influenced carvings, featuring a high back with undulating crest
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gilded Mirror, circa 1820 with Arched Crest and Flanking Half Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Swedish gilded mirror, circa 1820. This mirror features an arched crest and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Hand-Carved Crest and Monogram
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900 with hand-carved crest and monogram
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pier wall mirror renaissance black forest lion crest carved oak. Direct from France
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pier Mirrors and Cons...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Italian Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive Italian carved wood wall plaque with center mirror from the early 20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Wood Mirror
Italian Carved Wood Mirror
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Carved-Wood & Upholstered Armchair from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Italian carved-wood accent armchair from the 18th century. This antique chair from Italy
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Wood White Patinated Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
accentuated by ornate carvings that flourish at the crest and base, each swirl and leaf bathed in a gentle
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20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Heraldry Motif Carved-Wood Wall Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
primarily rectangular shape, with raised carvings depicting a raised crown crest at top center, above a
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain, the lion and unicorn
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Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Frame, Wood, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Carved wood, late 17th-early 18th century. Rectangular frame that presents a "base
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Antique Early 18th Century European Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Frame, Wood, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Frame, Wood, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
H 77.17 in W 11.03 in D 54.34 in
19th C. Rococo Style Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The silvered gilt wood mirror with gold highlights on the carvings is inspired by Rococo styles
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Period Dutch Baroque Silver Gilt Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine old mirror from circa 1740 is created in carved wood, gessoed and silver gilded. Its bold
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs from Sweden feature shell motif carvings about the top rail crest and center front seat rail
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th C. French "Putti" Motif Decorative Wood Panel- Would be a Lavish Headboard!
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique plaque from France is rectangular-shaped with beautiful relief carvings depicting various putti at
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Pair Carved-Wood Fauteuil Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of chairs from France each features a shapely, upholstered back, with elegantly arched crest rail
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Bedside table. Woods, bronze, marble. QUIGNON FILS. Paris, France, 19th c.
By Quignon
Located in Madrid, ES
Bedside table. Woods (mahogany...), bronze, marble. QUIGNON FILS. Paris, France, towards the last
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Night Stands

Materials

Bronze, Other

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Wood And Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Antique 19th century French Louis XV carved wood with upholstery arm chairs. Lovely carved
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

18th Century Walnut Wood Panetière, Bread Safe from Fourques, France, circa 1760
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings hangs down lower than the feet, indicating that this particular panetiere was designed for a wall
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Antique 1760s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th C. French Carved-Wood Pier Mirror w/French Horn, Pheasant, & Arrows at Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
crest top, with raised carvings adorning the upper wood surround with a French horn, pheasant, arrow
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Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Louis XV Style French Cream Painted Wood Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
, floral carved crest, knees and apron, and cabriole legs. Exuding timeless elegance, this pair of French
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20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Suite of eight Ebonized and Burl Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
in a curl. The Crest of the chairs have a shell carving with gilt embellishments.bathe set consists
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important pair of 18th century Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda wood high end dining room chairs with
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery

Islamic Indonesian Djati Wood Display Cabinet, circa 1917
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cresting an openwork removable roundel hiding a text in Arab scripture reading: Allah la ilaha illahi four
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Teak

19th Century, French, Louis XV Style Carved and Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French Louis XV style carved and gilt wood mirror. Beautiful carving
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Later 20th Century Chinese Blonde Wood Official's Hat or Yoke Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
the shape of the crest rail. The chairs solidly constructed in the antique style of cypress wood
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Cypress

Italian Pair of Shapely Gilt Wood Wall Mirrors, Carved in Rococo Style, Mid 20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirrors from Italy have shapely-carved, acanthus motif surrounds with beautifully adorn top crests which
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible hand carved vintage chair, the splat and stile feature intricate fish scale carvings
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Antique 18th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

SPANISH TREMÓ REGENCY MARIA CRISTINA WITH PAIR OF BASES, CIRCA 1840 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
topped with a golden carving with an allegorical motif of the birth of Venus. In mahogany wood, carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table
Located in Barrowford, GB
materials (such as solid Poplar and Briar woods, and gilded using real gold-leaf) and created using skills
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th or 20th Century Antique Asian Mirror Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
top with carving similar to a crest and two Foo dogs facing each other. Probably made for export
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Period Louis XV polychrome Fauteuil Upholstered in Penny Morrison
Located in Charlottesville, VA
crest and other foliate carving to the back with carved, scrolled arms and acanthus carving, the seat
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Antique 18th Century English Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Attributed Herter Brothers Antique Aesthetic Movement Carved Slipper Chair
By Herter Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved crest flanked with geometric carved motifs. The skirt also with a matching geometric carving
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully painted and gilt settee with neoclassical laurel wreath carving on the crest rail. New
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Settee
Louis XVI Style Settee
H 41.75 in W 79 in D 29.5 in
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Two Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
: Scrolling baroque crest rail: Ornate top section with swirling patterns, characteristic of the Baroque style
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Antique 19th Century Indian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
bands of indented carving in plain wood, russet red, indigo blue colour and white. Large bulging coffee
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Fine Period Georgian Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
surmounting a Pineapple carving and the original Convex Mirror with a Fluted Wood surround. The Mirror
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
honour of ancestors, women and the earth gods. This present 'Mmuo' helmet has very interesting carvings
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
18th Century, French Carved and Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous large scale 18th century French carved and parcel gilt Trumeau mirror. Very fine carvings
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Antique Late 18th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Armorial Pediments with Eagles, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A near pair of 19th century, Italian hand carved armorial crest, pediments with crowns, eagles and
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Antique 1870s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Baronial Carved Hall Armchair in Ikat Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Important hall chair with ornate carving. Crest rail has carved details of a bird amongst
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs Blue/Green Animal Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
. They are nicely carved with floral and bow decoration on the crest, and foliate carving on the arms
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Liberia Bassa Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
, and deep concavity. An intricate coiffure is carved on the crest of the mask, showcasing the stunning
Category

20th Century Liberian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Liberia Bassa Mask
Liberia Bassa Mask
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Exceptional Gilded Ornate Salon Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tan dot on black fabric. Ornate wood carvings depicting dragons for wooden arm rests and lions paw for
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893
Located in PARIS, FR
A wooden cupboard, elaborately carved throughout, dated "1893" on the crest and attributed to H.A
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set Of 5 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Buckle Back Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Striking buckle backs, the crest rail adorned with a carved double scroll relief Carved acanthus bar splats
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
features a prominently raised crest on the headrest, beautifully carved with a sunflower. The open ladder
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Colonial Bavarian Wardrobe Cupbaord German Schrank
Located in Buxton, GB
stunning addition to any bedroom. With two doors and a blue, solid wood exterior finished with lacquer, it
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Antique 1820s German Colonial Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Wood Crest Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood crest carvings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood crest carvings — often made from wood, glass and fabric — can elevate any home. Wood crest carvings 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 crest carvings made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. Friedman Brothers, Century Furniture and Jean Joseph Chapuis each produced beautiful wood crest carvings that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Crest Carvings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,369, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $750,000 highest priced.
Questions About Wood Crest Carvings
  • 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.