Oak Wall Decorations

Wall-mounted shelf designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Møbler. A small and comparatively uncommon model, executed in solid wood with shaped side panels and a horizontal b...

This 19th-century oil on mahogany board titled 'The Cut Finger' by William Hemsley, R.B.A., depicts a familial pairing in a cottage home. The girl tends to the eponymous cut with a white cloth pressed on the boy's finger. A dim light is cast from the window to the left, illuminating a cut loaf of bread, a knife, and simple stoneware to set the scene. The girl sits in a wooden chair wearing a salmon-colored blouse, while the young boy is dressed in a golden overshirt. William Hemsley, R.B.A., (1819-1906) was a prolific draughtsman and painter of genre scenes depicting English provincial life. Hemsley’s scenes of everyday reality, which were usually painted on a small scale, follow the gentle tradition of Webster and F. D. Hardy. He was, like them, fond of painting children at play. Many of his works depicted rustic domestic scenes, leading to him being described as "pre-eminently the painter of cottage life". He was also a member of the Society of British Artists. He exhibited frequently in London, particularly at the Royal Academy and the Suffolk Street Gallery. This gentle painting faithfully represents a moment between two people caring for one another. Hemsley painted in a style reminiscent of earlier golden-age Dutch genre painting, using light and color in a vibrant but elegant manner—signature on the lower left-hand corner. In the 19th century, it was common to paint on wood due to its durability, smooth surface, and long-standing tradition. Wood panels were preferred for their sturdiness and versatility, suitable for detailed artworks and various shapes and sizes. While wood was popular, especially for smaller works, canvas started gaining popularity later in the century for its lighter weight and ease of use. This rustic genre scene resides in an ornate Louis XIV Régence style convex frame with foliate shell cartouche corners, strap work, and c-scrolls on a cross-hatched ground with white pigment dispersed throughout. In the early 18th century the Louis XIV styles blended into the Régence frame style (c.1715-1723) which placed greater emphasis on the corners and centers. The full Regency style was both opulent and delicate, with the order and linearity of this period giving way to the swirling delicacy of the Rococo. This painting would be a wonderful addition to a home office, entryway, or library...

English Victorian (19th Cent) colored engraving of a foxhunting scene by Alken in an oak frame

Hand carved during the reign of Louis XVI, this linden wood and oak plaque was originally a boiserie panel that would have adorned the wall of a French manor...

France / 1900 / sculpted frieze / oak / Antique / Baroque / Rococo A beautiful baroque style frieze or wall ornament in oak. Hand carved in France around 1900. A very decorative p...

The Chuck Clothes modular hanging system adds flexible storage to your home. The T-slot track allow pegs to slide and twist-lock anywhere on the board. M...

Antique and uniquely hand carved work of art, in deep relief. Anyone who is capable of creating such a unique, geometric and expressive face of Ludwig van Beethoven out of an oakw...

This rare early 20th century lithograph depicts an image originally executed by Italian artist Emilio Vasarri in 1909. The piece features a scene from classical antiquity and depicts...

More information coming soon… The depth of the images of this pair of large hunt plaques is quite impressive. Signed “P LeCourtier”, these plaques feature cast bronze scenes in rel...

A superb antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft hand painted tile in a custom mahogany wood frame, circa 1750. This fine tile depicts a biblical figure, Moses with the Ten Commandments, in...

An antique English Tudor period oak panel dating to circa 1590, deeply handcarved with three large foliage scrolls and flowers. Over 430 years old, this oak wall panel has stood the ...

A pair of solid oak shelves with invisible fixing. Created by French architect and decorator Marcel Gascoin circa 1950s. Functional and airy design. Good condition. Wear consistent ...

Very decorative rustic antique German door. The side of the door that was originally visible to the outside, is made of solid oak and the other side of the door, the inside of the ho...

French Louis XV style (19th Cent) stripped oak half round wall shelf with 2 cupid heads with wings.

The Galea Bibliothèque is influenced by modernist and brutalist architecture. Combining raw materiality with subdued forms. A mysterious geometric rhythm is created by the shadows ca...

A pair of early 19th century handcarved gilt oak wall hangings originating from Millearne House in Perthshire, Scotland (now demolished). Once an architectural feature of Millearne’...

A set of 7 handcarved early 19th century limewood embellishments with gilt finish, originating from Millearne House in Perthshire, Scotland (now demolished). Each is of a similar sca...

Element Shelf by Idaaf Architects Dimensions: W 125 x D 40 x H 85 cm Materials: Century Old Oak ‘Element’, which combines furniture of different functions, was created under the influence of the Georgian Oda house...

A set of two French wall reliefs made of hand crafted Oakwood, in good condition. These partial ornaments were part of a library, original gilt and...

Rare and impressive early 18th century coat of arms, the whole carved in oak, the frame with relief carved strapwork on punched and worked gr...

19th Century French Aubusson tapestry, woven in France circa 1880 and inspired by celebrated 17th-century Flemish genre scenes. The richly detailed antique textile depicts a lively p...

Aesthetic Movement ochre-colored art tile of a young woman designed by Arthur Osborne (1855-1942) for the J.G. & J.F. Low Art Tile Works of Chelsea, M...

( Visible size: 40 x 30 cm ) Inspired by his early training as a geologist, Per Kirkeby made quasi-abstract paintings of landscapes. He was influenced by the gestural works of mid-ce...

19th century French Framed, Carved and Painted Panel is a superlative decorative element that was hand carved by a particularly talented sculptor out of dense, old-growth white oak. ...

A relatively large antique carved oak wall plaque of Julius Caesar of Grand Tour interest dating back to circa 1820. Deeply carved in relief, this decorative wall art piece sees a p...

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Morlaix, France, circa 1890, this oak relief panel depicts three Les Bretonnes in the clearing of a forest. Dressed in the typical styl...

19th C French Drawing of a Handsome Monarchie de Juillet Cadet, Paris, 1833 Apparently Unsigned, Not examined out of the frame. A well drawn oval portrait of a handsome French c...

A large antique Victorian plaster plaque in classical relief inscribed 'C E Welstead 1898 Sculp'. The impressive scale and hanging hooks only add to this charming yet intriguing dec...

A near pair of antique medieval style carved oak wall hangings, carved in a geometric design with male masks wearing hats to the centre and floral paterae to the top and bottom, all ...

19th century oak hand carved framed armorial from England. The central design is of a shield with two wheat shafts, flanked by decorative scrolls, and topped with a regal standing li...

Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...

Vintage Norwegian Oil Painting – Mid-20th Century Street Scene This captivating Scandinavian primitive-style oil painting on canvas depicts a charming historical street view featuri...

This emotive French vintage oil painting captures the portrait subject’s striking features and dapper clothes set off by a moody background of tonal emerald green. The work exhibits ...

Fine late 19th century English oak hanging or desk cabinet, having two cupboards with paneled doors, dentil molding, and interior shelf flanking open niche with arched cubby, the who...

Tree Labyrinth Wall Decoration by TOR-Design Dimensions: W 143 x L 143 cm. Materials: Oak, linden, and birch plywood. Our family-owned company, Tor Design, was founded by Dmitrii So...

19th century hand colored print of the Noddleburn of Glasgow, which was a three masted sailing cargo ship. The ship went missing in 1895 on its voyage to Chile, transporting a shipm...

This mid century decorative glass wall art is hand cut and made by hand by skillful artisans in Brooklyn, and framed in natural solid oak. Resistant to fading and aging. Limited e...

A stunning and exceptionally well executed pair of Swiss 18th century Baroque st. oil on oak paintings by Christian Stocklin. Each Architectural Capriccios ...

Decorate a wall with this important pair of wall mounted carvings. Hand crafted in France circa 1780, and almost 7.5 feet tall, the large architectural elements depict two intricatel...

Pair of Hans J. Wegner oak wall shelves made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1950s. Rare large and early models.

This classical bookcase Unit is made of French Oak. It can be combined with other units to get a full wall of bookcases. This unit has one fixed wooden shelf + 3 removable and adj...

Pair 18th century French neoclassical hand-carved and painted wall sconces ~ Corbels were sculpted from solid oak and feature a timeless classical scroll festooned with acanthus flou...

Two handsomely carved antique oak panels depicting mythical creatures and gentlemen in period costume. Though these panels date from the early 20th ...

Antique French Oak and Brass "Tavern" Pot Rack, Circa 1880.

Beautiful oil painting by contemporary French artist Hortense Reynaud. Abstract design painted with oil pastels in varying colors. Thick quality paper and signed by the artist. Each ...

PIERCED CARVING WALL PANEL This stunning carved oak panel from the 1930s is a true masterpiece, showcasing intricate detailing of gazelles and birds set in a forest scene. The depth ...

Crafted in England circa 1880, and set in the original carved oak frames, each plaque is hand painted and stamped on the back Minton, London, England. Each porcelain, signed by the a...

Want a whole wall covered? Here's a set of 12 oak-framed original post-war British design quiz posters, produced by the Council of Industrial Design in 1946, presumably a tie-in to t...

A fascinating monumental Greek inspired painted plaster frieze by English sculptor, Laurence Bradshaw (signed), likely a maquette for a private commission. If you’re looking for a s...

For sale is an original Estate-Stamped, museum-quality Magnum photographic print by renowned German photographer Herbert List (1903 – 1975). Titled 'Trepanation (skull operation). ...

Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847. Please note the dark area to the right of th...

Original oil painting on black velvet by L. Chevallier, circa 1930. Representing a decorative bouquet of 4 white and mauve irises flowers. Fr...

19th Century Victorian Bronze Relief Sculpture of Bacchus on an Oak Plaque.

Canvas made by hand with one of the Mira-X collection of fabric by Verner Panton 1971. Limited edition of 4 pieces.

An arresting oil on canvas portrait by the French artist Albert Coste, signed and dated 1943. The subject, a sophisticated woman of a certain age and fair complexion, is illuminated ...

Veneer, Oak Illuminated Wall Art Corona by David Tragen Dimensions: W 79 x D 79 x H 5.5 cm Materials: Wenge constructional veneer , Oak, LED. Weight: 10 kg. Inspired by the 2015 so...

A large scale antique Tudor / Jacobean revival oak wall panel carved with the date '1868' among various floral and geometric carved panels. This stunning period oak panel was reclaim...

Three handcarved early 19th century carvings with gilt finish originating from Millearne House in Perthshire, Scotland (now demolished). One depicts Scottish thistles, another four l...

2 English Georgian style (19th Century) walnut carved wall plaques with oak leaf and laurel wreath design (Belmont Estate, Long Island) (PRICED EACH) Related items: 040434, 040434, 0...

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...