Hand-Carved Furniture

A bowl of captured fire, sculptural alabaster with an extraordinary evening glow. Some lights furnish a room; others give it an atmosphere. This beautifully figured alabaster pendan...

OVAL AMARANTE MIRROR, designed in 2024. The Amarante Mirror is unevenly oval-shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished with a go...

This very decorated console table has been made of a wrought iron base and a cast iron ornate frame, which is topped with an elegant white Carrara marble top with rounded edges. This...

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

Absolutely spectacular, large rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century around 1870 in Austria. This very special handcrafted, elaborately made rural wall mirror impres...

One of a kind light fixture with a stunning “ black and white “ alabaster disc-shade. Thanks to its timeless design, its large size and its good condition this alabaster chandelier ...

Antique 19th century English library armchair. Solid mahogany framework w/ contoured back, curved front, prominently carved open scrolled arms, classic ring turned front legs ending ...

Hand carved pine wood rectangular wall mirror with floral and acanthus leaf carvings, Spain, 1940s. This eye-catching wall mirror features a wooden rectangular frame with pointed cor...

Inspired by the serenity of Lake Lácar, in Argentine Patagonia, this collection translates the fluidity of its waters into soft, continuous forms. The enveloping curves of the pieces...

Just shy of 16’ long primitive Amish School House bench. It's the longest bench we have ever had the pleasure of offering. With a finish that reveals the age and wear this piece has...

Used Senufo Scoop or Ladle with powerfully carved standing female figure on top, from the Ivory Coast, Africa. This could have been used for ritual dishing out of ceremonial offerin...

Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Folk Art French Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror - 1900 Golden honey–colored geometric Tramp Art mirror, France, circa 1900–1910. The frame is finely hand-carved in...

A tall vintage wood Japanese kokeshi doll. Nice contrasting finishes between natural textured wood and smooth painted detailing. Head detaches. Measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 13.5"H

A charming 18th century carved wooden coffer distinguished by its unusual slanted hinged lid and richly decorated surfaces. The box is adorned with hand-carved floral rosettes arrang...

Daum Nancy Wheel‑Carved Cameo Glass Vase with Applied Roses, France, c.1910 An exquisite Daum Nancy cameo glass vase, crafted in white glass overlaid in soft green and finished with ...

This is a chair made from a repurposed wooden mortar (usu), thought to have been made in Japan between the late Meiji and early Showa periods, around 1890 to 1930. It was originally...

Impressive Spanish Rustic Revival sideboard or credenza, crafted in solid wood and distinguished by its bold geometric carvings and traditional wrought-iron hardware. The façade feat...

A single Swedish wooden demi-lune console table from the early 19th century. This antique table from Skellefteå Västerbotten Northern Sweden features a semi-circular, or half moon ...

A magnificent and exceptionally expressive antique giltwood sculpture depicting the head of a winged cherub (putto), dating to the high Baroque period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully h...

A beautiful hand-carved natural emerald horse head sculpture, beautifully modeled with a graceful arched neck, alert ears, refined features, and a deeply incised flowing mane. The po...

An exceptionally rare Dutch Baroque hall bench, or halbank, dating from circa 1720 - 1740, executed in solid carved oak and closely following the decorative language associated with Daniel Marot (1661–1752). A highly unusual survivor from the Dutch Baroque interior - sculptural and exuberantly carved, yet exceptionally intimate in scale. The hall bench (halbank) is a distinctly Dutch type of furniture that became fashionable around 1700, when the entrance halls of prosperous Dutch houses developed into increasingly important representative spaces. In the grand canal houses and patrician townhouses of cities such as Amsterdam, these halls were often furnished quite sparingly, allowing a small number of impressive objects, such as a standing clock, console or richly carved bench, to become part of the architecture itself. The finest hall benches were therefore conceived more as sculptural elements for an interior than as functional seating. Their elaborate carving echoed the carved woodwork, stucco decoration and architectural ornament found elsewhere in the house. Surviving examples are rare, particularly those retaining such an extensive and sophisticated carved decoration. The development of this type of furniture is closely connected with the enormous influence of Daniel Marot, the French Huguenot architect, engraver and designer who settled in the Netherlands and became court designer to Stadholder-King William III of Orange. Marot introduced the grandeur and ornamental vocabulary of the French Louis XIV court to the Netherlands, adapting it to Dutch architecture and interiors. His designs for furniture, interiors, architecture and gardens circulated widely through engravings and provided an important source of inspiration for Dutch craftsmen well into the 18th century. This particular bench is best described as “after Daniel Marot”, referring to this strong stylistic and ornamental connection. The design is remarkably elaborate. The high pierced back is constructed around a strongly symmetrical composition of latticework, sweeping C- and S-scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage and deeply carved ornamental strapwork. At its centre is a charming figurative panel depicting what appears to be a leaping stag or deer in a landscape, positioned above a small shield. Large scrolling elements rise above and around this central motif, while carved rosettes and foliage punctuate the open latticework. The sculptural treatment continues throughout the bench. The arms sweep forward in powerful scrolling curves, the seat rail is carved with continuous foliage, and the pierced apron below forms an almost lace-like sequence of scrolling ornament. Particularly striking are the broad panelled front supports, each decorated with a large flowering foliate motif carved in relief against a textured ground and framed by a dramatic inward-curving scroll. Despite the extraordinary amount of decoration, the bench has unusually modest proportions. At only 98 cm wide, it is considerably smaller than the monumental hall benches normally associated with this tradition, yet it incorporates virtually all of their architectural and ornamental vocabulary. This compact scale is one of its most intriguing characteristics. It strongly suggests that the bench was made as a specific commission for a particular position within a sophisticated private interior, rather than as a conventional large hall bench. It possesses the visual presence of a much larger piece while occupying remarkably little space. Literature: The Schermerhorn Collection: Important Dutch Furniture and Sculpture, Christie’s Amsterdam, 29 September 1999, pp. 8–14, with an essay by Amjad Rauf discussing the history and development of the Dutch hall bench...

A fascinating antique German Hausaltar (house altar) ensemble with an extensive collection of ecclesiastical accessories, offering a remarkable glimpse into historic private religiou...

Beautiful large white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered. H:15cm W:27cm D:27cm

This extremely rare pair of left- and right-hand-carved "hand-foot" chairs by artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg features tripod legs carved as human legs and feet. The palm of the...

Absolutely spectacular Tramp Art mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood around 1870, this incredible looking rustic wall mirror comes w...

Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...

This monumental, hand-carved limestone sculpture from France, circa 1860-1880, is an exceptional example of 19th-century historicism. The panel features a powerful, beautifully naive...

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

An exceptional and rare antique Chinese export Mahjong set - early Republic period - preserved in remarkably pristine, unplayed condition - it was retailed by the elite Dutch departm...

An exceptionally detailed handcrafted maritime model of the Hamburg tugboat “Petra”, dated 1957. Measuring only 25 cm \(9\.84 in\.\) in length, this remarkable miniature demonstrate...

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

The fame of Chiryu station stretches back to the Heian period. In the classic Tale of Ise, the famed “Eight-Part Bridge” zigzagged through Chiryu’s many blooming irises. Though the b...

Exceptional large Polo Ralph Lauren “Santa Fe” Collection tray‑top coffee table, crafted in Mexico between 2008 and 2010. Made of beautifully grained organic pine wood, the piece sho...

Just shy of 10’ long primitive social house bench With a finish that reveals the age and wear this piece has enjoyed for over a century, we are delighted to share this special piece...

This exceptional French Art Deco huge coffret from the 1930s showcases master woodworking and bold architectural design. Hand-carved from solid oak with a light maple wood interior, ...

A late 19th century French Provincial oak farmhouse table, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular plank top with breadboard ends, displaying pronounced grain, ...

This exquisite dining chair represents a contemporary renaissance of the historic 18th-century Chinese Chippendale form, meticulously reinterpreted through the sophisticated lens of ...

Exceptional Art Deco star-shaped chandelier in engraved bronze with original gilding, France, 1930s-1940s. Seven lights. This recessed fixture features a 100% original central glass ...

A solid carved granite stone table lamp with original resin and Roscoff seaweed shade. Created by Ploum.

This Keichousaurus fossil captures an entire marine reptile skeleton frozen mid-pose. With dark bone running clearly against the pale limestone matrix. The articulated vertebrae, rib...

This is an antique Japanese stone carving in the form of a phallus. It is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Simple yet powerful in its presence, this stone object...

This is a superb antique set of ten High Regency period dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises eight side chairs and two open armchairs. They have been crafted from h...

This is an antique Japanese stone sculpture of a snake. Carved simply from a single piece of stone, it depicts a snake coiled several times wi...

The forward guard of a procession of samurai comes strutting up Kinokuni Hill with the Akasaka district in the distance. He wears a stern expression, intent on balancing in the palm ...

Spectacular and rare to find. A large Hand Carved Black Forest mirror frame with the names of the original owners children carved into the banners wrapping around the frame. Louise, ...

This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...

18th-Century Italian Articulated Santos Fragment on Custom Museum Stand Hand-carved in Italy during the late 18th century, circa 1760-1780, this exceptional articulated wooden sculp...

Charming German carved linden wood mountaineer pendant light dating from the 1950s, featuring a finely carved climber suspended from a rope and holding a lantern below. The mountain...

Each Patchwork Side Table is handmade by Ethan Streicher of Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, New York. Built using hand-formed slab construction, each piece is sculpted from solid stonew...

Each Patchwork Side Table is handmade by Ethan Streicher of Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, New York. Built using hand-formed slab construction, each piece is sculpted from solid stonew...

Each Patchwork Side Table is handmade by Ethan Streicher of Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, New York. Built using hand-formed slab construction, each piece is sculpted from solid stonew...

An exceptional late 19th-century Alpine wall-mounted coat rack, masterfully composed from naturally shed antlers and a beautifully worked wooden backboard, dating to circa 1890. Wha...

Swedish mid century shaped and etched mirror by glas & tra circa 1960. Generously sized mirror made by Swedish makers g&t glas and tra.  Complete with re-positioned makers label on ...

A monumental bleached oak sideboard enfilade six-door cabinet or dresser crafted in a Country French Provincial style measuring over eight feet wide. The grand piece features solid o...

Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base

A genuine antique Lincoln rocker, featuring wooden frame, cane seating and back, and hand-carved scroll arms, 19th century. 20.75” W x 31.5” D x 39” H x...

Vintage Chinese Hardwood and Glass Display Case. A wall mounted vitrine or table top display case with right hand side hinged glass door,the harwo...

Rustic Reclaimed Antique Console Kitchen Island Bakers Table – C A large elm console table with useful under counter storage, combining a set of 3 drawers. The console is versatile ...

18th Century Japanese Edo Period pair of Kyoho-Bina Ningyo (1716~1736), an exceedingly rare early 18th century. An exceptional example of this early style. The finest quality in all ...

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Hand-carved from single solid wood slab. Dimensions: 
H 24.5 × W 37.8 × D 20.7 in
 (H 623 × W 960 × D 525 mm)
 Weight: ...