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Free Form Organic Wood Root Sculpture
Free Form Organic Wood Root Sculpture

Free Form Organic Wood Root Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Free Form Wood Root Sculpture 4 h x 10.75 x 5.75 d Original vintage condition Refer to images

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form
1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form

1970s Modern Art Wood Root Sculpture Organic Form

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Organic Form Wood Root Sculpture 7.5 w x 4.75 d x 13.75 h Original vintage Refer to images listed

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides

Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

1950s Organic Sculpture in Olive Wood Root
1950s Organic Sculpture in Olive Wood Root

1950s Organic Sculpture in Olive Wood Root

Located in Marbella, ES

spectacular natural texture and powerful sculptural presence. The wood retains its sinuous shapes, knots, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Wood Sculpture Crafted from Organic Molave Root, Philippines
Wood Sculpture Crafted from Organic Molave Root, Philippines

Wood Sculpture Crafted from Organic Molave Root, Philippines

Located in Round Top, TX

Organic molave root sculpture, hardwood from Philippines. Molave is an indigenous species now

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture

Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...

Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

"Chasm" Root Sculpture
"Chasm" Root Sculpture

"Chasm" Root Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

root, the wooden sculpture captures the inimitable beauty of the natural world, shaped with dramatic

Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Carved Ebony Root Wood Figural Dancer Mounted Sculpture
Carved Ebony Root Wood Figural Dancer Mounted Sculpture

Carved Ebony Root Wood Figural Dancer Mounted Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Alexandre Noll style abstract female nude figural sculpture mounted on Lucite square base

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Ebony

Natural Organic Root Sculpture
Natural Organic Root Sculpture

Natural Organic Root Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Natural organic molave root sculpture from the Philippines. In Asia they have always shown a

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Decorative Root Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Decorative Root Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Decorative Root Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Decorative root sculpture, Italy 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Locust Root and Sassafras "Ginger Root" Sculpture by Christopher Froehlich
Locust Root and Sassafras "Ginger Root" Sculpture by Christopher Froehlich

Locust Root and Sassafras "Ginger Root" Sculpture by Christopher Froehlich

Located in Wainscott, NY

sassafras base and a strikingly organic lotus root form mounted above. The two elements are joined with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Surge Natural Teak Root Sculpture
Surge Natural Teak Root Sculpture

Surge Natural Teak Root Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This teak root sculpture possesses an organic, sculptural form with a natural texture, and unique

Category

2010s Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

'Slash' Abstract Organic Tree Root Wood Sculpture by Plum, circa 2007
'Slash' Abstract Organic Tree Root Wood Sculpture by Plum, circa 2007

'Slash' Abstract Organic Tree Root Wood Sculpture by Plum, circa 2007

By Andrew Plum

Located in Montreal, QC

Main body hand-carved reclaimed tree root with carved maple and rosewood branches Sculpture with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Root Creature
Root Creature

Root Creature

Located in Milford, NH

A unique root creature sculpture made from lacquered wood with colored pencil by American artist

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Color Pencil

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes
Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes

Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculpture The root by Touch With Eyes Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 50 cm Materials: Wood, Oil and

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture
Modern Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture

Modern Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Modern sculpture comprised of an organic root from an Asian teak tree mounted with two metal rods

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Peacock Sculptures
Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Peacock Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Peacock Sculptures

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of similar Chinese peacock sculptures carved from the roots of bamboo, utilizing the main

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Massive Live Edge Tree Root Sculpture
Vintage Massive Live Edge Tree Root Sculpture

Vintage Massive Live Edge Tree Root Sculpture

Located in Annville, PA

A Vintage Massive live edge tree root sculpture. An absolute masterpiece from every angle this

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter, circa 1920
Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter, circa 1920

Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter, circa 1920

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter ca. 1920 A rustic wooden hunter statue with deer. It was

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture
American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture

American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture supported bu 2 iron rods on a root base

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

Chinese burr root wood carved sculpture depicts an elderly scholar. It is made from numerous individual

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

The Chariot, A Sculpture of Wood and Steel by Dave Root, 2019
The Chariot, A Sculpture of Wood and Steel by Dave Root, 2019

The Chariot, A Sculpture of Wood and Steel by Dave Root, 2019

Located in Kansas City, MO

The Chariot by Dave Root is a kinetic piece that is not quite kinetic. It is directly inspired by

Category

2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive teak wood root art object. Carved from a single 6" piece of reclaimed teak wood

Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves

1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves

By C. Jeré Artisan House

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves 10.5 tall x 16 w x 12 Burlwood

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

S1090 Decorative Object in Mastix Bush Root Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
S1090 Decorative Object in Mastix Bush Root Wood by Jörg Pietschmann

S1090 Decorative Object in Mastix Bush Root Wood by Jörg Pietschmann

By Jörg Pietschmann

Located in Geneve, CH

cm. Materials: Mastix bush root wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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

Forest Lady, Root, Grey, Wood, Handmade in Italy. Ceramic centerpiece
Forest Lady, Root, Grey, Wood, Handmade in Italy. Ceramic centerpiece

Forest Lady, Root, Grey, Wood, Handmade in Italy. Ceramic centerpiece

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The red and gold lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face embellish ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base
Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Located in Kennesaw, GA

the 19th century pieces. It is possible the root sculpture is specter, a bronze wrap. Both birds are

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Spelter

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large and beautifully hand carved. Marked at the foot. Additional information: Material: Wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Root Deity Figure
Chinese Carved Root Deity Figure

Chinese Carved Root Deity Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (19th Cent) carved root figure of a standing Deity

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Organic Decorative Tree Root
Organic Decorative Tree Root

Organic Decorative Tree Root

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

pieces, it aims to emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship. Each tree root carries a distinct

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Natural Specimens

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...

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period
A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period

Located in Savannah, GA

A japanese carved root yōkai figure, Meiji Period. 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches

Category

20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Located in Pomona, CA

A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging
Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Face Wall Hanging

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese wall plaque made from a bamboo root carved in the shape of a smiling face with a bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask
African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

Located in Queens, NY

cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painted accents and a root

Category

20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

21" Natural Abstract Burl wood Sculpture on Metal Stand
21" Natural Abstract Burl wood Sculpture on Metal Stand

21" Natural Abstract Burl wood Sculpture on Metal Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a natural piece of burl wood root created into a sculpture. It sits on a well made metal

Category

Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man
19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man

19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man

Located in Wiscasset, ME

19th Century American wood root folk art carving of a man with one arm. Presented on a custom

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of

Category

2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

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Wood Root Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wood root sculptures available for sale. The range of distinct wood root sculptures — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 36 antique and vintage wood root sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wood root sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art wood root sculptures are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Andrew Plum and Jerome Abel Seguin each produced beautiful wood root sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Root Sculptures?

Wood root sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,043, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $50,341.
Questions About Wood Root 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.