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Paolo Buffa Carved Wood Sideboard / Credenza, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A charming hand-carved walnut and oak credenza or sideboard by Italian designer Paolo Buffa, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Bleached Walnut Sideboard w/ Storage and Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bleached walnut carved wood sideboard. This Neoclassical style piece has plenty of storage
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
Located in Marseille, FR
Sideboard in carved Chinese rosewood, dimension 102 x 99 depth 46 cm. Additional information
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
Sideboard in Carved Chinese Wood
H 18.12 in W 40.16 in D 38.98 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Wood Carved Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century Louis XVI style black painted wood carved gilt sideboard of elongated rectangular
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

Midcentury Custom Carved and Painted Wood Sideboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
Midcentury Custom Carved and bleached Wood Sideboard - Server. Mid-20th century: having two hinged
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Finely Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Server / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century hand carved mahogany wood sideboard / server with lion head carvings, raised on
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Early 20th Century North American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Heavily Carved Spanish Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A deeply carved vintage Belgium sideboard, china or bar cabinet, of solid mahogany. Doors have
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Heavily Carved Spanish Sideboard
Heavily Carved Spanish Sideboard
H 52.5 in W 98 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Carved Wood Louis XVI Neoclassical Sideboard
Located in Locust Valley, NY
from an estate on the north shore of Mill Neck, Long Island New York. A traditional authentic carved
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Granite, Stone, Brass, Metal

20th Century Carved Wood Italian Art Deco Sideboard Bar Cabinet, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
carved and veneered in walnut and burl wood. Rounded and curved bar cabinet equipped with two side doors
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood, Grasscloth, and Pen Shell Sideboard or Buffet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
sides, greek key carved skirt and beaded tapered legs.
Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Natural Wood Sideboard with Large Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century, with natural finish, carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with diamond motifs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Hand Carved Patterns and Travertine Marble Top
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Hand-carved oak wood sideboard with five folding doors and interior central shelf. Top made of 3 cm
Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Antique Sideboard, Double Body, Larch Wood, Carved Mountain Theme, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique cabinet with double body in larch wood, honey brown, hand carved with mountain theme
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Oak Wood Majestic Antique Sideboard, 1850s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian sideboard 1850s in solid oak wood of a beautiful antique patina! Large internal
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Provencal Hand-Carved Solid Wood Sideboard Restored and Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century Art Nouveau Provencal credenza cupboard, hand-carved solid wood restored and wax
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Credenzas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Elm Wood Carved Butterfly Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood butterfly sideboard from the 19th century, with carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Chesham, GB
A substantial cabinet or side board, full of character, with ornate carvings by Swedish furniture manufacturer, AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna i Bodafors. The cabinet features a horizo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
Large, carved, sideboard by Bodafors
H 37.01 in W 66.54 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard Made Of Hand-Carved Wood With Lacquered Iron Feet
Located in New York, NY
Made of hand carved wood with lacquered iron feet, this is an elegant sideboard that is perfect for
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Pierluigi Colli sideboard carved wood, veneered root, two doors, drawers, 1940
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
sideboard with a burled birch veneer designed by Pier Luigi Colli in 1940 produced by F.lli
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Natural Wood 2-Door Modern Carved Beech Cabinet/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
We have rediscovered the charm and appeal of wood furniture for its totally natural look and feel
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century Italian Carved Mahogany Wood Long Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare early 20th century sideboard in solid mahogany wood. The line is simple and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Antique Elm Wood Sideboard with Carved Spandrels and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood sideboard from the early 20th century, with carved spandrels and bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Chainmail Pattern Carved Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
geometric design inspired by the chainmail pattern in ancient armor. Constructed and carved from solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chainmail Pattern Carved Sideboard
Chainmail Pattern Carved Sideboard
H 36 in W 645 in D 18 in
20th Century Carved Lacquered and Hand Painted Wood Venetian Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sideboard from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in carved, lacquered and hand
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Hand Carved Patterns in the Doors, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Oak wood sideboard with handcarved pattern in the doors. Manufactured in Italy. Composed by five
Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Wood Italian Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
creativity. The sideboard is made from rich and high-quality wood. The wood's natural grains and colors have
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Oak Wood Sideboard with Travertine Marble Top and Hand Carved Patterns
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian oak wooden sideboard and travertine marble top. Hand-carved patterns in the four doors
Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Italian 2-Door Modern Cabinet/Sideboard in Solid Carved Beech Wood
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
We have rediscovered the charm and appeal of wood furniture for its totally natural look and feel
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Sideboard Floral Hand Carved White Bronze Clad on Wood by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sideboard floral hand carved with white bronze clad on wood by Paul Mathieu is Inspired by
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2010s Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Shanxi Province Coffer Sideboard With Drawers Circa: 1900 Dimensions: W: 64
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Hand Carved Credenza in Cedar Wood, Sideboard with Brass and Marble Details
By Laura Noriega, Mauricio Lara
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
fronts carved by hand in solid cedar wood with a black finish, generate a sensory experience with its
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Hand Carved Credenza in Cedar Wood, Sideboard with Brass and Marble Details
By Mauricio Lara, Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
fronts carved by hand in solid cedar wood with a black finish, generate a sensory experience with its
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Bleached Wood Antique French Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy and decorative Console Table with delicate French motif carving of Swags, Foliage and Bows. Once painted, there are traces of the original Creme paint in th...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Fine Bleached Wood Antique French Sideboard
Fine Bleached Wood Antique French Sideboard
H 35.75 in W 61.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique Berkey & Gay English Jacobean Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
1920s Ornate carved walnut, with inlaid burl wood drawer fronts. Measures: 72"W x 22"D x 38"H. Very
Category

Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, Victorian period, British colonial, Anglo-Indian carved and pierced serpentine
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in oak is a testament to timeless Scandinavian design, marrying
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

 Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
 Henning Kjærnulf Sideboard in Carved Oak
H 37.25 in W 85.25 in D 18.75 in
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved. Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sideboard, French Renaissance Revival, Carved, 19th Century, 1800s! This
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large Oriental-Style Sideboard in carved Wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oriental-style sideboard in carved wood, with mother-of-pearl inlay; wrought iron handles
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Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Credenzas

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Oriental-Style Sideboard in carved Wood, with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oriental-style sideboard in carved wood, with mother-of-pearl inlay; wrought iron handles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Algerian Islamic Buffets

Materials

Tin

20th Century Wood Italian Sideboard, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sideboard from the mid-20th century. Notched furniture carved in oak and beech wood (there
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Italian Sideboard, 1950
20th Century Wood Italian Sideboard, 1950
H 42.92 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Carved Mahogany Inverted Break Front Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved mahogany sideboard the large rectangular inverted breakfront top and molded edge above two
Category

Early 20th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Venetian Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sideboard from 20th century. Small furniture carved and inlaid in walnut, burl, beech and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Venetian Sideboard, 1950s
20th Century Wood Venetian Sideboard, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 11.42 in
Mahogany Wood William IV Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted mahogany wood sideboard / credenza with two side doors and four pull front
Category

Vintage 1920s European William IV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Sideboard
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sideboard, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th Century
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Style Carved Sideboard
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Neo-Renaissance style sideboard, solid walnut wood, dating back to the turn of the 19th and 20th
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Style Carved Sideboard
Antique Renaissance Style Carved Sideboard
H 47.25 in W 74.02 in D 27.56 in
Carved Indian Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic and unique storage piece from India. Beautiful carved wood details throughout. Only the
Category

20th Century Indian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Radial Sideboard in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard radial with structure in solid walnut wood. With 4 opening doors, 1 central inside
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Radial Sideboard in Solid Walnut Wood
Radial Sideboard in Solid Walnut Wood
H 30.56 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Antique Italian Style Carved Oak & Giltwood Sideboard, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian style sideboard offers carved oak construction with shaped backsplash having
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Late 1800s Moorish Inlaid & Carved Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with this Antique Moroccan-Style Handmade 19th-Century Sideboard Cabinet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Sideboards

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Grand William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard or Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful example of William IV sideboard or desk carved in mahogany, an exotic wood of the period
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

19 Century Antique Chinese Carved Shan Xi Console Table/Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful antique carved Shan Xi console table has beautiful traditional detailed deep/raised
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Italian Design Sideboard, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian design sideboard from the 50s / 60s. High quality furniture carved and veneered in mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Italian Design Sideboard, 1950
20th Century Wood Italian Design Sideboard, 1950
H 48.04 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard
Located in London, GB
, width 178cm, depth 50cm This splendid sideboard, carved from ebonised wood, stands as an exceptional
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Stone, Other, Ormolu

Highly Hand Carved 19th Century Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Highly hand carved 19th century mahogany wood sideboard or step back cabinet with two front drawers
Category

Antique 1810s European Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

StanleyAmerican Mid-Century Modern Walnut Geometric Carved Front Sideboard
By Stanley Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut credenza / sideboard with three drawers on the left side, and two
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with three drawers, two
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sideboard with Carved Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted sideboard circa 1880 with two doors, two drawers, carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from circa 1890 with three drawers over three
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Custom Epoxy Resin Sideboard With Tropical Suar Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Mappa Burl Sideboard & TV UNIT The sideboard is made of natural mappa burl wood. This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Burl, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood

Custom Epoxy Resin Sideboard With Tropical Suar Wood
Custom Epoxy Resin Sideboard With Tropical Suar Wood
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Carved Wood Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every carved wood sideboard was constructed with great care. There are 139 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved wood sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood sideboard, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boca Do Lobo, Pier Luigi Colli and Laura Noriega produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Wood Sideboard?

Prices for a carved wood sideboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $985 and can go as high as $105,600, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Carved Wood Sideboard
  • 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 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 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 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
    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.

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