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Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Wood carved panel depicting fish
Located in NANTES, FR
Deeply carved wood panel depicting fish, maybe from Vietnam. The craftmanship is amazing, very
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood carved panel depicting fish
Wood carved panel depicting fish
H 11.82 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trim Fish Figurine w/ Wood Base
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! This Chinese cloisonné fish is detailed in turquoise and blues; very detailed
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Pair Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish Signed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1202 Japan pair hand carved finely detailed pair of koi fish.
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman. Beautiful and well detailed
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for landing a fish, with
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 11 in W 4 in D 7.75 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
this box presents a wood carving koi figure. On the front and right side of the box, a wood cutout of a
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Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
handcrafted and hand hammered star fish "Hitode" Tsuridoro motif lantern. It comes complete with its useful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fishing friends delight This unusual pair (2) of Jumping Trout or Bass fish themed hand painted
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
spearing and stepped up the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys) spearing  decoys for
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Old Vintage Jumping Speckled Trout Fish Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
fish themed hand painted iron garden lantern is an angler's delight. And look at it sparkle at
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Large Japanese Wooden Tray with Koi Carp Fish Design
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Large Japanese wooden tray with koi carp fish design. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

carving pair oak folk naive hunting deer dog Demeter sea monster L88.5cm 34 3/4
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming naive/folk art/sculptural pair of carvings. Crisp, fluid, characterful carving. Lustrous
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Antique 17th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle between a Japanese fisherman
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy, intricately carved, rather engaging wood folk art pagan totem figure of a woman
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a pair of vibrantly painted wooden flamingo floor sculptures, each with a fish in
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman, Chinese origin, early 1900s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Bamboo wood sculpture depicting a fisherman with oriental features, with a long beard and wearing a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
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H 5.88 in W 14.75 in D 4 in
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear has a carved wood fish in its mouth
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
H 14 in W 7 in D 7 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Batik Stamp
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique fish batik stamp set in an espresso teakwood frame. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The
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Vintage 1960s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Pair Antique Hand Carved Prosperity and Business Lucky Gods
Located in South Burlington, VT
, circa 1925. Unusual creative carving style- first we have seen in over twenty years of business! This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
depicting a mirrored pair of red and green stylized fish/squid sea creature. circa 1900 Dimensions: (approx
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Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mokugyo - a fish form wooden percussion instrument and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Wooden Kimono Sculpture Carved in Japanese Elm by Toru Kaizawa
By Toru Kaizawa
Located in London, GB
the “fish scale” carving on the hands and feet, adding texture to the traditional clothing items such
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2010s Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
that surround them with their tail of feathers. A pelican that is missing a fish is at the left side
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Chinese Hardwood Reclining Immortal Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Amazing Circa 1838 Folk art walking stick
Located in London, GB
interspersed with carved vignettes showing characters fishing with rods and catchnets, and various fish
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Marc Fish Ethereal Lounge Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
The Ethereal furniture is made from Marc Fish's usual laminated veneer technique, with the
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2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood

Carved and Painted Tuna Fish Carving
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality carving of a yellow fin tuna. Painted body. Very well carved with fins, gills, eyes, tail
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2010s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Bosko Hrnjak Original Framed Modernist Art Wall Sculpture Carving "Mod Fish" Big
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in San Diego, CA
sculpture is titled "Mod Fish" and is carved out of redwood with a hand painted Osnaburg canvas. Mounted in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zebra Fish
By Steve Jensen
Located in Napa, CA
felled wood and chisels passed down from his ancestors, Jensen expresses the universal nature of carvings
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Zebra Fish
Zebra Fish
H 96 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique Deer Horn Carving Set, Sheffield ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
all country laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design. This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Cloud Fish #2" indoor kinetic sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
A fantastic fish made from hand-formed bronze scales with 24K gold plate! The scales hover over a
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Six Foot Carved Wood Codfish
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood codfish trade sign reminiscent of the signs that used to hang in the English fish
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2010s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Six Foot Carved Wood Codfish
Six Foot Carved Wood Codfish
H 26 in W 72 in D 5 in
Large Set of Wood Handled Knives
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set includes 11 Bread and butter knives, 12 dinner knives, one Fork and Knife Carving set and two
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Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Amancio 19 Man Fish Ladron de perlas III" original bronze iron sculpture
By Amancio González Andrés
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
in iron leaving behind the typical wood and stone carvings produced by his contemporaries. “…a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Amancio 19 Man Fish Ladron de perlas III" original bronze iron sculpture
By Amancio González Andrés
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
in iron leaving behind the typical wood and stone carvings produced by his contemporaries. “…a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"Rita" - Coffee Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary - Wood Tone
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
carvings, it has a playful rhythm like a pair of fish, or tadpoles engaged in a dance of some sort.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Sapele Wood

Large French Art Deco Silver and Parcel-Gilt Bronze Fish Sculpture, M.L Simard
By Marie Louise Simard
Located in New York City, NY
A large and impressive silver and parcel-gilt bronze fish attributed to Marie Louise Simard. This
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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Wood Fish Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood fish carving for your home. Each wood fish carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage wood fish carving now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wood fish carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood fish carving, designed in the folk art, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wood fish carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Galuma Maymuru, Tiffany & Co. and Agustin Cruz Prudencio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Fish Carving?

Prices for a wood fish carving start at $29 and top out at $551,008 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Wood Fish 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.