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Old Agarwood Carving Thee Elephants Carrying Fu Lu Shou on an Tool Sculpture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Agarwood Carving Sculpture features the majestic three elephants, each carrying symbols of
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19th Century Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Decorative Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood Printing Block, Vintage Stamp Tool
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large vintage hand-carved wood block used for printing on fabric or paper to make wall coverings or cloth. The modern geometric chiseled design would be repeated side by side to...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

A.W.N Pugin Style of a Gothic Revival Oak Coal Purdonium with Linen Fold Carving
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin style of a Gothic Revival oak coal purdonium with seed carving to the edge of the top
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1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Carving Tools

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Oak

Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Located in Yonkers, NY
be yours! The back is obviously unfinished, with traces of the carving tools. A string will allow the
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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
ultimate carving tool capable of producing highly detailed objects of exquisite artistry. Set in motion by
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carving Tools

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Brass, Iron

Impressive English 19th Century Oak Carved Armchair With Tooled Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
addition to any living space. Its intricate carvings and tooled leather upholstery showcase the skilled
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Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Carving Tools

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Oak

First Steps, Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture, Cleveland School
By William Zorach
Located in Beachwood, OH
sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife. I n fact, his early works
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1910s Antique Carving Tools

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Bronze

"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
sculptor, Zorach's first sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife
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1920s American Modern Antique Carving Tools

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Plaster

Victorian English Oak Wood Fretwork Religious The Lord’s Prayer Wall Art Antique
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
intricate, decorative designs using hand carving and tools like fretsaws and coping saws, to create pierced
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Carving Tools

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Oak

Danish 18th Century Gilded Freemason Guild Rococo Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic Rococo Ealdorman mirror, with incredible gilded carvings of carpenters tools. Made for or
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
cabinet, offering both storage and visual appeal. Its intricate floral carvings and carefully hand-tooled
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Carving Tools

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Oak

18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
18th Century French Provincial Sideboard
H 42.75 in W 50 in D 18.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood and Leather Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
centered by a richly carved mask of a beautiful maiden, flanked by charming and detailed floral carvings
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carving Tools

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Leather, Giltwood

Antique Spanish Carved Stone Sink w/Shallow Basin, XL Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
and patina to this piece, and fabulous texture from the hand-tooled carvings throughout. This late
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Carving Tools

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Stone

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
, lathes and fine carving tools. Certain locales became known for highly stylized furniture. Chupadero
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carving Tools

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Cedar

Grey Painted Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
tools and a hat, the whole bounded by egg and dart moulding and with low relief waterleaf carving around
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carving Tools

An 18th Century French Walnut Trumeau Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
constitution` banner. The carving depicts cornucopias with fruit, tools of labor, symbols of revolution, peace
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Carving Tools

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Walnut

Brazilian Rosewood Side Chair
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Brazilian rosewood side chair with finely carved splat shell carving on top. Tooled leather slip
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18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Wildebeest Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
of this piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship in carving and in application and tooling of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Carving Tools

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Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Gazelle Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
exceptional craftsmanship in carving and in application and tooling of leather, resulting in a realistic
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Carving Tools

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Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a long-standing tool in Japan for hanging pots called "jizai-hooks". It is made of iron
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Carving Tools

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Cedar

Collection of '13' Antique French Woodworking Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of antique French woodworking tools, which would look great hung on a wall as a grouping
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Carving Tools

18th c. English Bellows with Roundel Carving
Located in Greenwich, CT
A good set of 18th century English fire bellows in elm having roundel carving. Excellent patina.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Carving Tools

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Elm

Dutch Neoclassical Carved Wooden Relief, The Three Graces, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
and Roman antiquity.  Carving tools are used to create the image until it becomes three dimensional
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1780s Neoclassical Antique Carving Tools

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Walnut

La Hina
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Atlanta, GA
VALSUANI PERDUE' (bottom left), and titled 'La Hina' (bottom center). Gauguin brought carving tools with
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Early 1900s Fauvist Antique Carving Tools

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Bronze

La Hina
La Hina
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
"Faux Bamboo" Frame With Six English Botanical Prints By James Sowerby
Located in Prato, Tuscany
appearance of bamboo is created by using hard, durable woods such as maple or oak; carving tools are used to
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Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Carving Tools

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Wood, Paper

19th c. French Provencal Shelf or Estganier
Located in Winter Park, FL
" deep). Elaborate carvings of farm tools on the apron and a flower basket at the top crest, topped by
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

19th c. French Provencal Shelf or Estganier
19th c. French Provencal Shelf or Estganier
H 56.25 in W 34.5 in D 10.5 in
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet à Glissant from Arles
Located in Fayetteville, AR
the region of Provence. Its carvings include olive branches, garden tools, baskets, the Provencal
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19th Century French Antique Carving Tools

Antique William IV Library Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
carving. There is an inset tooled leather top, the back is also nicely finished so this can be used as a
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1840s British William IV Antique Carving Tools

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Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Library Table / Desk
Antique William IV Library Table / Desk
H 27.96 in W 46.86 in D 22.84 in
Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
Located in Forney, TX
, beautifully aged wood with warm, rustic patina, visible carving and tool marks and a red wax export seal
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19th Century Antique Carving Tools

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Wood, Paint

Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
H 24 in W 34.5 in D 24.75 in
Late 19th Century Tramp Art Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
a wonderful example of this unique art form. Tramp art style includes chip or notch carving, the use
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Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese Hearth Tool/Fish-Shaped Wood Carving Figurine/Meiji Period/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a long-standing tool in Japan for hanging pots called "jizai-hooks". It is made of iron
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Japanese Folk Art / Antique Wooden Carp / Hearth Tools / Wooden Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Carving Tools

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Other

Stone Age Hand Tool Group with Human Effigies Crushing Herbs, Grains and More
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a group of three (3) hand-carved stone hand tools from China. The unusual
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19th Century Chinese Antique Carving Tools

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Stone

Early Fireback with Carvings of Indians
Located in Redding, CT
Heavily carved Early Indian Motif fire back. Incredible detail and artistry. Original Patina
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19th Century Unknown Antique Carving Tools

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Iron

Early Fireback with Carvings of Indians
Early Fireback with Carvings of Indians
H 25.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Arthur Simpson of Kendal, Set of Arts & Crafts Oak Bellows with Celtic Carving
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
A W S Simpson of Kendal. A good pair of Arts and Crafts oak bellows with Celtic interlacing carving
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Carving Tools

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Leather, Oak

Antique Armchair with Original Tooled and Painted Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
possesses extraordinary carvings, a wavy "X" stretcher, tooled and painted leather as well as unique hand
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19th Century French Antique Carving Tools

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Walnut, Leather, Upholstery

George II Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George II style mahogany writing table. Exquisite carving. Original tooled leather top. Circa
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Early 1900s English George II Antique Carving Tools

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Mahogany

George II Style Mahogany Writing Table
George II Style Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.5 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Antique Single Block Limestone Garden Pot from Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
chisel. Often when carving stone, additional tools would be used to give the material a more even finish
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Carving Tools

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Stone, Limestone

18th Century Early European Carved Walnut Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
drawer with ornate iron escutcheon, hand carved dovetail joinery, visible chip and carving carpenters
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18th Century Antique Carving Tools

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Walnut

Folk Carving of African Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Here is an interesting item....apparently made to be used as a fireplace broom. Great folk carving
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

Folk Carving of African Head
Folk Carving of African Head
H 21 in W 5 in D 3 in
Large Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Isidore the Farmer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This nearly life sized santos has beautiful glass eyes. The poly-chromed carving includes the tools
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19th Century South American Antique Carving Tools

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Wood

18th. Century Spanish Walnut Table
Located in Houston, TX
have some carving and decorative tooling.Single board original top.
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique Carving Tools

18th. Century Spanish Walnut Table
18th. Century Spanish Walnut Table
H 33.5 in W 54.5 in D 32.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Desk
By S. & H. Jewell
Located in Bournemouth, GB
London, with beautiful floral carvings throughout and a gilt tooled leather top.
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Carving Tools

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Desk
19th Century Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Desk
H 30.71 in W 60.24 in L 30.71 in
Stone Age Tool
Located in Cambridge, GB
Neolithic carving tool from Morocco, Circa 10,000 years old. Collectibles. From rare dinosaur
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Carving Tools

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Stone

Stone Age Tool
Stone Age Tool
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
Rare Stone Age Pestle & Mortar (Tool and Plate)
Located in Cambridge, GB
Neolithic carving tool and plate from Morocco. Circa 10,000 Years Old From rare dinosaur skulls
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Carving Tools

Materials

Stone

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Antique Carving Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique carving tools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all antique carving tools available were constructed with great care. Antique carving tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique carving tools bearing Victorian or louis xv hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique carving tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple & Co., Shapland & Petter and François Linke produced popular antique carving tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Carving Tools?

Antique carving tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,831, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.
Questions About Antique Carving Tools
  • 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.