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Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Large Rosettes
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Dark Rosette Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production, now
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood Printing Block, Vintage Stamp Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block in Black with Floral Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block that has been used in printing production. Stained
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wood Printing Block with Flower and Star Pattern
Located in Amityville, NY
Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Twelve Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with twelve
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Double Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with double
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Blue Flower Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with blue
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Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Collectable Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Swirly Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with swirly
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Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Leaf Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with leaf
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block which is long
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Oval Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Large Very Collectable Antique Hand Carved Floral Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand carved in sycamore wood printing block with flowers
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

FINE VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED FLORAL PRINTiNG BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in GB
sycamore wood printing block with flowers wines This piece is part of a suite, I have included a picture
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

VERY COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED SWiRLY BOARDER PRINTING BLOCK FOR WALLPAPER
Located in GB
sycamore wood printing block which is long for floral borders This piece is part of a suite, I have
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Printing Blocks
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of thirteen printing block fragments from the mid 20th century. One larger block and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Printing Blocks
Printing Blocks
H 2 in W 7 in D 6 in
Printing Block Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing block table lamp....
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Lamp
Printing Block Lamp
H 27 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Printing Block Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing Block table lamp with brass accents....
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Table Lamp
Printing Block Table Lamp
H 22.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Japanese Wood Block Prints "Four Seasons of Tokyo" Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Uchida Wood Block Printing Co., Ltd: "Four Seasons of Tokyo", Kyoto, Uchida Wood Block Printing Co
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Located in San Francisco, CA
Folk Art printing press or letter block collage art. Interesting assortment of vintage printing
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
Printing Block Letter Press Collage Art
H 22.25 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Printing Block Collage Wall Hanging
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful collaged Printing Block wall hanging made from old printing blocks and an old drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Antique Wooden Printing Textile Blocks. The largest size is the dimensions listed. Varying
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Indian Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Printing Block Wallpaper Complete Repeat Metal Peonies
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
as an elite product. Block printing, which was a slow and labour intensive technique, was the method
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Set of Chinese Wooden Printing Blocks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Block Print in Unique Samuel Peck Co. Negative Printing Contact Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a unique blend of art and history with this captivating block print of an animal. Set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

1960s Bijorn Wiinblad Printing Block Stamp Art Sculpture Wall Hanging
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind original Bijorn Wiinblad wood and metal printing block stamp dating from the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Console with Relief Top of Printing Blocks and Glass op on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
Console with relief top of printing blocks and glass op on black metal frame is specially designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Korean Wood Print Blocks Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five carved wood print blocks from Korea circa 1900s (late Joseon to early Korean Empire
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Uzbek block printing is an old tecnique of decorating a textile with wood blocks, on mainly hand
Category

Early 20th Century Uzbek Rustic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
Antique Wood Block Printed Panel, Uzbekistan, Early 20th C
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H 94.49 in W 81.89 in D 0.2 in
1950s Original Woodcut Carved Wooden print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Woods
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often use the grain of
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Hand Carved Wood Stamp Stencil Block
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a office or study with this antique wood stamp stencil block. Created in France circa 1760
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cat Block Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, all expertly crafted using traditional block printing techniques. The warm wood frame adds a touch of
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Cat Block Print
Vintage Cat Block Print
H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in
Art by Gina Kail Wood Relief Block Print Amy's Angel 11/98
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artist Gina Kail Amy's Angel Wood Relief 11/98 Block printing on paper paper 13.13 x 20 art 11.5 x
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1990s Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Console with Antique Printing Letters and Glass Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
of wooden vintage letterpress printing blocks of letters, numbers placed in a contemporary custom
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm

Persian Kalamkar Hand-Blocked Tapestry Textile Isfahan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
patterns onto textiles, employing durable and rigid blocks typically crafted from pear tree wood. The
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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Textiles

Materials

Linen

1950s Original Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Tree
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often use the grain of
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block The Good Shepherd Pauline Jacobsen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

1950s large Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block Christian Soul Pauline Jacobsen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Wall Hanging Carved Wooden Print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Lazareth
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
religious prints. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood which would have then be used for printing
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Woodcut Carved Wooden Print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Good Shepherd
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often use the grain of
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Customizable BLOCK Wooden Side Table by Richard Haining, Shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
version of 3-D printing, or coil pottery. The desired profile is defined during the building process
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

Large Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Textile Block Printed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Textiles

Materials

Cotton

'Wood-Blend Cabinet' Ornamental Round Edge Plywood Cabinet, Schimmel & Schweikle
By Janne Schimmel
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ‘Wood-Blend Cabinet’ is a large, functional art piece in the form of a round-edged cabinet that
Category

2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pair of Consoles with Wood Relief Top and Glass on Black Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
Two consoles with relief top of printing blocks and glass op on black metal frame, specially
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

1860 'Lion Hunter' Wood engraving - Woodcut - Paul Gustave Doré
By Gustave Doré, Gustave Doré
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
drawings onto the wooden printing blocks, usually also signing the image.
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Antique 1850s French Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Modernist Folk Art Oil on Wood Paintings Hand Executed by Endi Poskovic
By Fendi
Located in Buffalo, NY
-block printing, painting, and papermaking at China Academy of Art, Central Academy of Fine Arts, and
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1990s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Japanese Framed Woodblock Print Depicting a Woman in the Woods
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawing that would be transferred from paper to a cherry-wood block, which was carved and then inked
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Girl with Flute 'B'
By Tadashi Nakayama
Located in Studio City, CA
)". This work features gold and silver leaf highlights and was completed using multiple blocks, colors, and
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Afternoon in Blue
By Tadashi Nakayama
Located in Studio City, CA
. This work features gold and silver leaf highlights and was completed using multiple blocks, colors, and
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique French Typeset Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Typeset tray from an early 20th-century French printing press with a series chunky wooden
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Typeset Tray
Antique French Typeset Tray
H 1 in W 16 in D 12 in
Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Located in East Hampton, NY
Silver painted faux printing block resin lamp with wood base... "AlphaSculpt" bySheldon Rose New
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Custom STACKED and PATCHED Table by Richard Haining, shown in Walnut and Oval
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
center of any space. This piece can be fully customized with regards to every detail including wood
Category

2010s American Modern Center Tables

Materials

Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, ...

Wooden STACKED Floor Lamp No.2, shown in salvaged Mahogany, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
version of 3-D printing, or coil pottery. The desired profile is defined during the building process
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood...

Antique Japanese Framed Woodblock Print Depicting a Man and Woman Discussing
Located in Yonkers, NY
would be transferred from paper to a cherry-wood block, which was carved and then inked, before blank
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

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Wood Printing Blocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood printing blocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood printing blocks — often made from wood, metal and copper — can elevate any home. There are 30 antique and vintage wood printing blocks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood printing blocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood printing blocks made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wood printing blocks over the years, but those made by Rajhastani, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Printing Blocks?

Prices for wood printing blocks start at $78 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $728.
Questions About Wood Printing Blocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A printing block is sometimes called a printmaking block, a wood block or a block. You can also refer to one simply as a printing block. Artists carve printmaking blocks with designs, apply ink and then press them against a surface to produce artwork. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The oldest known example of block printing is the Diamond Sutra. Produced around 886 CE, the scroll is a Buddhist religious text and was discovered in Dunhuang, China. Anthropologists believe that the Chinese developed the art of block printing 4,000 years ago, but so far, none of the earlier works have been discovered. On 1stDibs, find a variety of block prints from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rajasthan is the Indian state that is most famous for block printing, though it is also a popular dyeing method in a variety of other states. Rajasthan features various cities known for different techniques of this textile printing method. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Indian block printed textiles.