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Carved Wood Miniature Baule Mask of Bush cow Stand Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature mask by the Baule of Ivory Coast, West Africa, representing a bushcow with
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Miniature Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved wood miniature settee with very fine quality carving and a needlepoint cushion. French
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Vintage 1910s French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Wood

Miniature Settee
Miniature Settee
H 16 in W 8 in D 23.25 in
French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut

Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin
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Antique 1880s Scottish Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
H 10 in W 33.25 in D 1 in
Liberec Town Hall miniatures
Located in Livorno, IT
Faithful replica of the neo-Renaissance Town Hall of Liberec, Czech Republic as a wooden architectural model, which shows up with many details in every single corner.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Liberec Town Hall miniatures
Liberec Town Hall miniatures
H 44.1 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Antique Indian Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian carved wood folk art walking stick Indian, Late 19th Century Height 82cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century carved wood folk art walking stick Continental, Late 19th Century Height 89cm
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Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Carved Wood Sternboard from Captain's Gig On "Terpsichore"
Located in Norwell, MA
Captain's gig sternboard hardwood with rope carved border and brass lettering "Terpsichore
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Antique 1850s Norwegian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive in Black Lacquered and Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive showcased in a glazed and painted wood case. This intricately
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco articulated carved wood artist's mannequin or lay figure on its original display stand and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 49 wood shoe mold. Showing multiple sculptural images.
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
H 5.13 in W 3.5 in D 11.5 in
Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary
Located in New York, NY
An early (probably late 1930s) model of the RMS Queen Mary all hand carved and painted down to the
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Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
painstakingly hand-carved from Black Forest linden wood. Condition: In really excellent original condition
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Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage decorative large collection letterpress wood block letters, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / letterpress wood block letters / wood / Art Deco / Industial / Rustic / Vintage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Two hand whittled ships with exceptional detail from the early 20th century, found in New Jersey.
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 7.5 in
Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Friezes of Grapes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique freezes with grapes in gilded wood: very beautiful. Probably they were part of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Friezes of Grapes in Gilded Wood
Antique Friezes of Grapes in Gilded Wood
H 8.76 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Colonial Era Hand Carved Wooden Horse and Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early 19thc hand carved wooden colonial era horse and rider. beautiful patina and age to this piece
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver
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Vintage 1910s German Renaissance Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Early Racing Car Model, Indianapolis Type, Brass and Wood, Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Material: wood, thread, fabric Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished Dimensions: 34 in x
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
. This beautiful siege cannon piece is composed by the brass barrel with an opening of 12 mm, the wood
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines Likely Central European originating somewhere in
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
spiritual history. Hand-carved in wood and retaining remnants of its original polychrome paint, the figure
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Antique 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finely carved Corinthian capital highlighted in gold, set against the stark contrast of its dark polished
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Modern Paste Gem Inset Wooden Cane
Located in London, GB
of legendary fashion figures such as Coco Chanel. With its polished lacquered wood, the cane
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20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Gold Mounted Cane by Thomas Brigg & Sons
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in London, GB
wood’s natural grain patterns add depth and character, elevating the cane’s aesthetic appeal. The shaft
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Chinese Antique Temple House Model
Located in Somis, CA
architectural elements can still be found. Two carved panels with longevity lattice and a pair of delicately
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Temple House Model
Chinese Antique Temple House Model
H 23.5 in W 19 in D 12.5 in
Antique Metal Chinese Medicine Scale and Weight with Zitan Case, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Antique Metal Chinese Medicine Scale and Weight with Zitan Case, 19th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection Acquired in China in 1950s. Dimension: Length: 23cm Width: 5.5...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
, masterfully crafted from silver and rock crystal. The handle, a striking focal point, is carved from rock
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
H 35.63 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
French 18th Century Gold Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
French 18th century gold mounted walking stick French, 1769 Height 116cm, diameter 3cm Dating back to 1789, this walking stick exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship of 18th cent...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
stand upon four-footed ebonised wood plinths, which are carved with openwork designs of a foliate manner
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Metal

Robert Brendel's Botanical Model, 19th Century
By Robert Brendel
Located in New York, NY
and accuracy. This particular model is made of polychromed papier mâché, on a round wood base and
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Antique 1890s German Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique English Gold Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique English gold mounted walking stick English, 1809 Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm This charming walking stick, created in 1809, is adorned with symbolic motifs. At the top ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Gold

20th Century Wooden Hand Painted Caravel Ship Model with Leather Sails
Located in Sofia, BG
Large hand carved and hand painted caravel ship model standing on a base with three leather sails
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Agate Mounted and Cameo Inset Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
shaft. The tapered wood shaft culminates in a durable ferrule. With its meticulous artistry and
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate, Metal

Antique Amethyst and Pearl Inlaid Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique amethyst and pearl inlaid walking stick Continental, Late 19th Century Height 87cm, diameter 2.5cm This superb European walking stick, crafted in the late 19th century, re...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Amethyst, Metal

'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
This wooden Gonveia mask is handmade in the Danh Tribe tradition.
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Mid-20th Century African Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique English Pond Yacht from Leek, England on Original Stand c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Pond Yacht purchased in the town of Leek, England over 25-years ago and just purchased from a serious collector. Pond Yachts date from the middle 1800’s and unfortuna...
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Antique Early 1900s English Country Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Cane
Located in London, GB
19th century French agate, lapis lazuli and gold cane French, 19th Century Height 85.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2.5cm This remarkable 19th century cane, crafted by skilled French ar...
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Wooden Taj Mahal miniature
Located in Milano, IT
miniature di monumenti.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tôle

Wooden Taj Mahal miniature
Wooden Taj Mahal miniature
H 40 in W 31 in D 31 in
Art Nouveau Rose Quartz, Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Walking Stick
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
hues. The rich, dark wood shaft gradually tapers towards the bottom, finishing with a protective
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Gold

19th Century Turkish Brass Repousse Valet Shoe Shine Decorative Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik influenced designs. There are two cash drawers in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique French Crystal, Vermeil and Gemstone Cane
Located in London, GB
Antique French crystal, vermeil and gemstone cane French, c. 1890 Height 89cm, diameter 2.5cm Masterfully crafted in late 19th century France, this exquisite walking stick is ado...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Vermeil

Toy Car Citroen Traction 15/6, Circa 1960 France
Located in ROUEN, FR
This wooden car is a decorative representation of a Citroen Traction 15/6, capturing the elegance of an old-fashioned toy. Labels in front and at the back are licence plates, regis...
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Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Birch, Fruitwood

Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
side Wood, paint on paper, twigs and dried moss Measures: H. 51 x W. 69.5 x D. 20 cm Note
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Antique Early 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Twig

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Italian Miniature Carved Corinthian Capitals
Located in Stamford, CT
are carved beautifully on all four sides with very fine detail. They are wonderful decorative pieces
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Collection of 18th or Early 19th Century Miniature Carved Hands
Located in Nantucket, MA
miniature wooden hands, probably fruit wood, certainly European and most likely Italian, delicately carved
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
6.75 inches Pair 2 3/4-inch miniature desk globes, each comprised of 12 hand-colored engraved gores on
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Antique 1820s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Wood

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Coromandel wood miniature cupboard Sri Lanka, 18th century Measures: H 89.5 x W 60.5 x
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Macassar

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.
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Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pr. Vintage Hand Carved Miniature Hand Chairs after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of miniature vintage carved wood hand child's chairs, or objet d'art after the iconic Pedro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Giorgio Pizzitutti Exotic Wood Miniature Vases Sculpture Italy 1980's
Located in Dallas, TX
Miniature Vases Sculpture from Italy, 1980's. This exquisite set includes 15 miniature hand-carved wood
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Miniature For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood miniature for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every carved wood miniature was constructed with great care. Find 115 options for an antique or vintage carved wood miniature now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood miniature — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved wood miniature, designed in the Folk Art, Baroque or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood miniature over the years, but those crafted by Argenteria Sacchetti, Paul Jacobsen and John Hanson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Miniature?

The average selling price for a carved wood miniature at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $54,578 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Miniature
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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 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.