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Vintage Abstract Tricolor Sculpture
Vintage Abstract Tricolor Sculpture

Vintage Abstract Tricolor Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Abstract Worm Holes Tricolor Ceramic Sculpture

Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Original Antique Map of South America. C.1780
Original Antique Map of South America. C.1780

Original Antique Map of South America. C.1780

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great map of South America Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Two small worm holes to left side of map Unframed.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Maps

Materials

Paper

Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600
Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600

Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600

Located in Bakewell, GB

Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600 Visible old dead worm holes, but great condition 72 cms high 30 cms wide

Category

Antique 16th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian carved wood candle sconce pair figurative gold
Antique Italian carved wood candle sconce pair figurative gold

Antique Italian carved wood candle sconce pair figurative gold

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Highly authentic antique charm, in rare figurative form. Some worm-holes, some losses, but exceptionally charming.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Vintage Turned Wood Candlestick Floor Lamp Chapman Italy
Vintage Turned Wood Candlestick Floor Lamp Chapman Italy

Vintage Turned Wood Candlestick Floor Lamp Chapman Italy

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Terrific turned lamp with wonderful grain and worm holing. Brass accent. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian American Classical Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Spanish Armchair
Spanish Armchair

Spanish Armchair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Nicely carved chair frame, old walnut has excellent patina, old worm holes, interesting cut velvet fabric with animals and brass nail heads.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Naturalistic Elm Coffee Table, French Mid 20th Century
Naturalistic Elm Coffee Table, French Mid 20th Century

Naturalistic Elm Coffee Table, French Mid 20th Century

Located in Warminster, GB

. #3099 In good sturdy order with light cosmetic wear. Treated and filled worm holes to the base. Approx. 40 x 99 x 62 cm 15.7 x 39.0 x 24.4 "

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Table Lamp with Shade in Andrew Marten Linen
Midcentury Table Lamp with Shade in Andrew Marten Linen

Midcentury Table Lamp with Shade in Andrew Marten Linen

Located in Vienna, Austria

The wood is completely stabile, the worm holes are purely decorative.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

18thc French Large Carved Wood Putto/ Angel Figural Sculpture
18thc French Large Carved Wood Putto/ Angel Figural Sculpture

18thc French Large Carved Wood Putto/ Angel Figural Sculpture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

This is a piece of antiquity. Non active wood worm holes. I purchased this sculpture from a high end dealer in France.

Category

Antique 1780s French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Louis XV period Queens Armchair - stamped "Sene Lepere"
Louis XV period Queens Armchair - stamped "Sene Lepere"

Louis XV period Queens Armchair - stamped "Sene Lepere"

Located in London, GB

was the first of a famous line of 18th-century joiners. Condition: Pitting, worm holes, old restoration Upholstery: Good with signs of use and wear

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Dos Gallos Custom Oval Beehive Pedestal Dining Table in Walnut Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Oval Beehive Pedestal Dining Table in Walnut Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Oval Beehive Pedestal Dining Table in Walnut Wood

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As shown, in a dark walnut with heavy distress showing worm holes, cracks and hand planing. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Pedestals

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Louis XV period Queens Armchair mid 18th Century
Louis XV period Queens Armchair mid 18th Century

Louis XV period Queens Armchair mid 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Height: 98.5 cm; Width: 72 cm; Depth: 56 cm Condition: Pitting, worm holes, old restoration Upholstery: Wear and stains - requires recovering See our other listing for a near pair...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chesterfield Chaise Longue By Jas Shoolbred
19th Century Chesterfield Chaise Longue By Jas Shoolbred

19th Century Chesterfield Chaise Longue By Jas Shoolbred

By Jas Schoolbred

Located in Batley, GB

The legs showing some historic worm holes which are more cosmetic than structural. 44cm seat height

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

As with most of these commodes, there are age cracks on the sides of the chest and old worm holes. Please reach out for competitive shipping quotes.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

As with most of these commodes, there are age cracks on the sides of the chest and old worm holes. Please reach out for competitive shipping quotes.

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia
Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia

Located in London, GB

The bench is gnarled, worn and show evidence of spent worm holes. The benches can be humidity treated and guaranteed for peace of mind on request.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Baga Anok Mask Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood from Guinea
Antique Baga Anok Mask Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood from Guinea

Antique Baga Anok Mask Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood from Guinea

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Has lots of age and patina including worm holes, made early 1900's possibly older. The mask measures 27" tall, on the stand 32" tall.

Category

Early 20th Century Guinean Sculptures

Materials

Wood

El Prisma en tus Manos

El Prisma en tus Manos

By Dianna Frid

Located in Lyons, CO

The artist exhibited “codex” like books in which she simulated the worm holes and aged pages of the volumes in the library.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French Green Enamel Gourd Table Lamp in the Style of Alexandre Marty
French Green Enamel Gourd Table Lamp in the Style of Alexandre Marty

French Green Enamel Gourd Table Lamp in the Style of Alexandre Marty

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It features a wooden base and top in green lacquer. A few worm holes here and there is a testimony of its age.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet

18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet

Located in Southampton, NY

Wood splits and slight separation in spots, evidence of old worm holes, Light wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Large Mexican Cedar Mortar Sculpted Aged Wood Glass Top Table Mexico, 1940s
Large Mexican Cedar Mortar Sculpted Aged Wood Glass Top Table Mexico, 1940s

Large Mexican Cedar Mortar Sculpted Aged Wood Glass Top Table Mexico, 1940s

By Wood Studio

Located in Camden, ME

The weathered surfaces, the voids, the worm holes and the skillful carved arcs that shape the four corners add to its overall appeal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Paint

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue
Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The polychrome (multi-colored) surface is weathering and worn, has joint cracking, base underside has extreme wear, with worm holes and wore rough texture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th century Large English Elm Wooden straight sided Dairy Wash Bowl
Antique 19th century Large English Elm Wooden straight sided Dairy Wash Bowl

Antique 19th century Large English Elm Wooden straight sided Dairy Wash Bowl

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Aged over time, there are cracks and old worm holes to the wood. The size of the bowl makes it an incredibly impressive piece.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

Antique wooden wall mounted carved console, France ca. 1850
Antique wooden wall mounted carved console, France ca. 1850

Antique wooden wall mounted carved console, France ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This hand made piece has beautiful patina and some old and treated wood worm holes. Perfect as an artistic shelf for displaying your favorite books, plants, or decorative objects.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Pair of Carved-Wood Cornucopia Wall Plaques, Turn of the 18th and 19th C.
French Pair of Carved-Wood Cornucopia Wall Plaques, Turn of the 18th and 19th C.

French Pair of Carved-Wood Cornucopia Wall Plaques, Turn of the 18th and 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The wood has a lovely old patina, some older worm holes, a show of their age and history which we feel adds to the character and charm of these pieces.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Great Rustic Black Forest Wooden Pulley with Rope
Great Rustic Black Forest Wooden Pulley with Rope

Great Rustic Black Forest Wooden Pulley with Rope

Located in Berghuelen, DE

It comes from a Bavarian barn, ca. 1900, old worm holes. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variet...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb
Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb

Primitive Factory Wooden Peg Shoe/Candle Wall Drying Rack Hat Coat Herb

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

There are some non active wood worm holes and other imperfections one would expect in an industrial use item but it is in very functionally good condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table
Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table

Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The table wobbles slightly and there is wear to the feet, nicks to the frame as well as some worm holes being mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is fine.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique rectangular walnut wall mirror, France ca. 1880
Antique rectangular walnut wall mirror, France ca. 1880

Antique rectangular walnut wall mirror, France ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The wood shows some old treated worm holes. Walnut wood was highly prized during this period for its durability and luxurious appearance, making it an excellent choice for fine furn...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain
Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain

Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain

Located in Beograd, RS

Very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use, such as some scratches, patina on the brass hardware and worm holes. The sideboard has been treated against the insects a...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Period English Flame Mahogany Lowboy/Side Table
19th Century Georgian Period English Flame Mahogany Lowboy/Side Table

19th Century Georgian Period English Flame Mahogany Lowboy/Side Table

Located in Louisville, KY

Unique characteristics of the top include worms holes and intricate patches done over time to preserve the beauty of the piece.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Print of an Estate in Overveen, The Netherlands, c.1800
Antique Print of an Estate in Overveen, The Netherlands, c.1800

Antique Print of an Estate in Overveen, The Netherlands, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition: Good, small worm hole outside image. Please study image carefully.

Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Chest of drawers or dressing table with mirror, France 1930s
Art Deco Chest of drawers or dressing table with mirror, France 1930s

Art Deco Chest of drawers or dressing table with mirror, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The wood shows some old and well treated worm holes. This stunning piece is made from high-quality, durable wood, ensuring longevity while showcasing a rich, natural finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Commode

Antique Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Various signs of age and use includes missing one bail (lower left) old worm holes, no key, minor sunning to top, slight warping to serpentine front drawers, old repair to left foot,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain
Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain

Art Deco Sideboard done in burl walnut veneer with rich and dramatic grain

Located in Beograd, RS

Very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use, such as some scratches, patina on the brass hardware and worm holes. The sideboard has been treated against the insects a...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells
19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wood exhibits dryness, weathering, some dry rot, and old worm holes throughout. Surface displays gouges, tool marks, and damage from carpentry operations.

Category

Antique 19th Century Estonian Machine Age Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian
18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian

18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian

Located in Toronto, CA

Glorious patina and marks of age throughout the piece, with losses to paint and gilding, some cracks, old worm holes. The sculpture is stable, however, with no remaining loose parts.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Weller, 1882
Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Weller, 1882

Antique Map of Russia in Asia by Weller, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

Few tiny tears and two worm holes outside image. Please study image carefully.

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle
19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

The surface shows a rich, naturally developed patina with darker areas from long use, along with age-related shrinkage cracks, old worm holes, and knot openings, all consistent with ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

Antique Print of the 'Loodskerk' Church of Leiden, c.1800
Antique Print of the 'Loodskerk' Church of Leiden, c.1800

Antique Print of the 'Loodskerk' Church of Leiden, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition: Good, small worm hole outside image. Please study image carefully.

Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the 'Hooglandse Kerk' of Leiden, c.1800
Antique Print of the 'Hooglandse Kerk' of Leiden, c.1800

Antique Print of the 'Hooglandse Kerk' of Leiden, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition: Good, small worm hole outside image. Please study image carefully.

Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Northern India by Blackie & Son, 1860
Antique Map of Northern India by Blackie & Son, 1860

Antique Map of Northern India by Blackie & Son, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few worm holes lower part of the map and some small tears.

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Engraving of a Bird's-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672
Antique Engraving of a Bird's-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672

Antique Engraving of a Bird's-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672

Located in Langweer, NL

Small crease top right corner. Two tiny worm holes. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.

Category

Antique 1670s Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Santos Head
19th Century Santos Head

19th Century Santos Head

Located in London, GB

.: H 8” x W 5.5” x D 7” Period: 1840 Material: Pine Origin: French Condition: Aged Completely solid in structure and form, worn surface, loss of painted surface in certain ar...

Category

Antique 1850s French Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

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An assortment of worm holes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and walnut, all worm holes available were constructed with great care. Find 506 antique and vintage worm holes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Worm holes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Worm holes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Victorian and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made worm holes over the years, but those made by Richard Haining, George Nakashima and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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