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Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
Antique box with beautiful carvings, around 1900. The top of the box is encarved with the flower of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings
Located in Forney, TX
into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ancient box with popular scene in inlaid wood
Located in Catania, IT
Ancient box with popular scene in inlaid wood. Product in good condition with small wear caused by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Door Lintel Framed in Shadow Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese carved wood door lintel presented in a deep shadow frame circa late Qing dynasty (late
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carved wood, painted and decorated HOLY COW and trinket box - India, circa 1910
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A colourful carved wood, painted and decorated Holy cow and trinket box - India, circa 1910
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
charming antique bear motif wood box would be a wonderful addition to a collection of fine Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late Edo Period Sannin-kanjyo Figures or Three Court Ladies w. Wood Box Japan
Located in Miami, FL
and Empress. The bodies are most likely painted wood. The caligraphy on box front reads literally
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mountain Hut Lodge Black Forest Wood Carved Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage money bank. A beautiful decorative item in hand carved wood. Made in Austria
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Foo Dog in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Four pivoting elongated rectangular boxes by the Hermitage artists from upstate New York. Bottom
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Lunch Box Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual folk art "Lunch Box" Sculpture / wall hanging. Very unique and colorful with vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum

Folk Art Lunch Box Sculpture
Folk Art Lunch Box Sculpture
H 52 in W 12 in D 6 in
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century Material
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Carved Folk Art Eagle and Dog Snuff Box
Located in Branford, CT
A folk art carved figure of a mother eagke overseeing two eaglets and dog. Underneath is a "hidden" sliding door and compartment. American, 19th century. H 7-1/4" W 3-1/4" D 6". Cond...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden box from Luzon, Philippines/20th century/Ifugao
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is believed to be a wooden box used by the Ifugao, an indigenous people living on the island of
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20th Century Southeast Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Jewelry Box in the Style of Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern 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

White Stoneware Box By Danish Artist Christine Roland
By Christine Roland
Located in Æbelnæs, Stege
A hand-built, decorative box with a wood-carving -like texture. Made from smooth, white stoneware
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2010s Danish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century. Ikebana, the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird "Hamsa". Hintha bird is
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region
Located in grand Lancy, CH
salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region, part of the wing is
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Antique 1850s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Exceptional Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th Century
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20th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Vintage 1950s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Unique Portuguese pharmacy scale with doubt 19th century. Box in different woods with carvings and
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

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Ceramic, Wood

19th Century Green Jade Beads Wood Carving Pen Box
Located in 景德镇市, CN
19th Century Green Jade Beads Wood Carving Pen Box – Timeless Elegance Discover the refined
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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Carving Knives and Fork, Austria, 1950s
By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury Austrian carving set, consisting of caring knive, a meat knive and a fork in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
, model# 5009 by Amboss Austria. Stainless steel with wood handles, in its original box. Unused, in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Boxed Mid Century Carving Set 5009, Knife and Fork by Amboss Austria, 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
, model# 5009 by Amboss Austria. Stainless steel with wood handles, in its original box. Unused, in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Pyrography Box Featuring Motif of Woman Driving a Car
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Used as a Cigar Box.Pyrography Featured o the Top of Box and Inside. Wood Carving on Sides
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of a Wooden Box from New Zealand by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
print depicts a wooden box, decorated with wood carving by the inhabitants of New Zealand. Originates
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a Minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
H 14 in W 2 in D 14 in
Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved panel from Toraja. Framed in a minimalist black teak wood shadow box. This
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
Framed Antique Hand Carved Panel
H 18 in W 14 in D 2 in
Hand Sculpted Wood Jewelry/Stash Box
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Crafted from Claro walnut with felt lined drawers. Signed on the bottom "Made in the USA by ZanCraft.
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

Chinese Qing Dynasty Deep Green Hetian Jade Dragon Seal with Zitan Wood Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Zitan wood box Compare almost the same jade seal, Christie's Paris, 14 December 2011, lot number 242
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Vintage Hand Carved Pearly Shell Eyes Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Vintage hand carved Shell Eyes Wooden Box A vintage hand carved and inlaid dark wooden trinket
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20th Century New Zealand Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pyrography Carving Little Wonder Girl w/ Flower Cigar Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco pyrography carved cigar box featuring a Little Wonder Girl portrait along the front . The
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Vintage 1920s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Wooden Table Box Jewelry Casket with Figural Bird Carving
Located in Forney, TX
carved sculptural bird trio topped decorative table box / jewelry casket. circa 1880s Hand-crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

South East Asian Painted "Temple" Wood Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This highly decorative red and gold painted wood stacking pyramid box contains five graduated
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Vintage 1960s East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Frog Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Red lacquered frog box with baby frog as handle on lid.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Japanese Carved Netsuke Box Wood Sennin Buddha Meiji Period 1868-1912 Pill Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
reveal a pill or medicine box. Condition: This piece is in excellent condition, no losses and no
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Monumental Burmese Carved Wood Royal Barge Dragon Boat Box Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Elaborately carved Burmese Royal Barge boat box. Features red lacquered finish, with gold gilt
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20th Century Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Late 18th C Italian Hand Carved & Painted Poplar Wood Phallus Snuff Puzzle Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare carved and painted erotic puzzle box, carved in poplar wood. The base of the phallus slides
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Poplar

Folk Art Box, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Item: Folk Art Naïve Box circa 1780 Description: For sale in this LOT is a wonderful example of an
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Antique 1780s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Box, circa 1780
Folk Art Box, circa 1780
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Handcrafted Tramp Art Wooden Box
Located in Hastings, GB
movement was where small articles were created from whittled wood or carved from discarded wood/cigar boxes
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Handcrafted Tramp Art Wooden Box
Antique Handcrafted Tramp Art Wooden Box
H 7.29 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Folk Art Carved Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Folk Art carved box A finely detailed hand carved folk art carved box, detailing
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Carved Box
19th Century Folk Art Carved Box
H 2.25 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Located in London, GB
box filled with a colorful scene of village and farm life. Retablos are a sophisticated Peruvian Folk
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Vintage 1920s Puerto Rican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Treen Folk Art Money Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Treen Folk Art money box Made from hand carved wood, this unusual yet highly
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Handcarved Soldiers Ditty Box
Located in London, GB
Soldiers ditty box A delightful example of a hand carved 19th century Folk Art sailor’s ditty box
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Nuremberg Tower Spice Box, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
19th century Nuremberg Tower spice box circa 1870 We are proud to offer a rare 19th century finely
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Antique Early 19th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large and Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer "Dragon" Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive Chinese cinnabar lacquer "Dragon" box and cover. A Chinese cinnabar lacquer
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century German POW Love Token Tramp Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century love token tramp box We are proud to offer a charming and heart felt love
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Watermelon Box by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted watermelon bowl by master carver Frank Finney. Lift top lid, with scraping style interior. Signed on bottom "Finney" with his initals.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Handmade San Francisco Street Car Music Box by Nate Gruenberg 1977
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Handmade wood San Francisco street car by Nate Gruenberg in 1977. Swiss Reuge musical movement That
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Box Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the box wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stainless steel, every box wood carving was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage box wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect box wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A box wood carving, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made box wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Amboss Austria, Helmut Alder and Hermitage des Artistes are consistently popular.

How Much is a Box Wood Carving?

A box wood carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $980, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $6,641.
Questions About Box Wood 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 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes 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 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 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
    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 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 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
    Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.