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Cadence Travertine Dining Table by T. Woon
By T. Woon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order Cadence Travertine Dining table by T. Woon The exquisite travertine dining table is indeed a manifestation of the designer's pristine aesthetics. Meticulously handcraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...

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Travertine

Cadence Travertine Dining Table by T. Woon
Cadence Travertine Dining Table by T. Woon
H 28.3 in W 94.5 in D 39.4 in
English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
By T. Mapple
Located in Hollywood, SC
, fusee chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet. Stamped T. Mapple
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

J.T Kalmar Chandelier, Cut Glass, 3 Levels, Austria 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. Carved crystals spread over 3 levels of a gilded metal structure. Unique piece will bring a real touch
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

T. Simpson & Son English Victorian Relief Carved Mahogany Tilt-top Table
Located in Forney, TX
An antique English Victorian finely hand carved mahogany gateleg side table by Thomas Simpson and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

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Mahogany

Silver Carved Eagle, Don't Give Up The Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
"Don't give up the ship" carved eagle with flowing wood banner. Also has a patriotic badge
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2010s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Gold Carved Eagle, Don't Give Up the Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
"Don't give up the ship" carved eagle with flowing wood banner. Also has a patriotic badge
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2010s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique French Statue Figure Saint Lady Sculpture Book Bible Carved Oak 23.5" T
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Carved Oak Statue Figure~~Medieval Saint or Lady Holding Bible~~c. late 19th to early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Table for Saridis of Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare center table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, 1969. Carved walnut
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Vintage 1960s Center Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Pedestal Plant Stand Marble Top Carved Oak T Display Table
Located in Tyler, TX
. 1880s TALL French HIGHLY CARVED pedestal, plant stand, or display table with marble top~~notice the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Silver

Stool / Table T+T, Airedelsur by Azcue
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Materials: Guinda wood, totally handmade. Stool / Table , airedelsur by Juan Azcue: Juan Azcue, the Argentine designer who made each piece of furniture a work of art. Juan Azcue...
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2010s Argentine Side Tables

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Wood

Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

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Oak

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings American Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestal Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Art Moderne rectangular sycamore high coffee table with carved triple column pedestal base
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Mirror

Mid-Century Carved Wooden Bust or Sculpture of a Man with Glasses by T. Stasiak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large mid-century wooden bust. By Theodora Stasiak of Krakow, Poland. The bust is in the form of a smiling, amazingly bespectacled man wearing a suit and tie. Signed...
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20th Century Polish Busts

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Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Walnut Bench for the Kandell Residence
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Likely one-of-kind walnut bench with notched faux-bois bamboo carved frame, from the master bedroom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Marble Table Lamp in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with a rectangular carved marble base in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. The newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble Table Lamp in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with a rectangular carved marble base in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. The newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gibbings for Widdicomb Carved Walnut Plume Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco influenced walnut coffee table with carved plume supports by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art Carved Panel of Two Brothers Titled: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art carved panel is signed in several places by an unknown artist, and presumed
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs by Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys
By Hildo Krop, 't Woonhuys
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneer base with solid macassar ebony armrests. The armrests are decorated with hand-carved stylish
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Macassar, Oak

20th Century American Widdicomb Walnut Cocktail Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern American cocktail coffee table made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

20th Century American Vintage Widdicomb Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern American dresser made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, in good condition. The detail...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Magazine Side Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century Design, Wood, C 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
table made of hand carved mahogany and birchwood. Terence Harry Robsjohn-Gibbings was a British designer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Slipper Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A wonderful Robsjohn-Gibbings armchair with carved teak frame and a tufted eggshell white seat for
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely solid hard rock maple chairs manufactured by Cushman of Vermont. These chairs are quite rare and from a small line produced by Cushman called "Cushman Contemporary. The sleek ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Midcentury Walnut Dresser, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury walnut dresser, featuring six deep drawers and spear-shaped carved walnut pulls with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tooled and gold stenciled leather tops, supported by columnar carved and white stained mahogany bases
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb #3334 Square Saber Leg Coffee End Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
side table. The table is made of bleached mahogany and features carved and curved saber legs and a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Cushman Maple Wood Settee Bench Carved Eagle Back Deacons Bench
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cushman maple wood settee bench carved eagle back deacons bench. Item features a carved
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood, Maple

Vintage Cushman Maple Wood Settee Bench Carved Eagle Back Deacons Bench
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cushman maple wood settee bench carved eagle back deacons bench. Item features carved wood
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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Benches

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Maple

Pair of Cushman Furniture Co. Early American Carved Wood Captain's Dining Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Cushman Furniture Company carved wood early American style captains chairs (with arms
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

T-Mono Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
interiors. Unique and captivating, this piece rests on a striking Marquina marble base carved by artisans
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

T-Mono Table Lamp
T-Mono Table Lamp
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Bone

R van 't Zelfde Abstract TOTEM Sculpture Holland 1970s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very visually pleasing and appealing totum sculpture from the hand of Dutch artist Rob van 't Zelfde, made in the 1970's. The sculpture is made out of Elm wood and is slightly tapere...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Indochinese Tray Carved with Dragons, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Indochinese table / serving tray in carved wood. Very elaborate sculpture with a
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Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Country French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in Portland, OR
Remarkable French Country Oak Buffet. Exceptional carved details showcase fine craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Located in Utrecht, NL
folk patterns hand carved into it, with visible, raw craftsmanship. Carved and painted decorations
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Thomas Woodward Sculpture
By Thomas E. Woodward 1
Located in New York, NY
A modernist carved wood sculpture by American architect and artist Thomas E. Woodward (1932-2011
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Carved Wood Thomas Woodward Sculpture
Carved Wood Thomas Woodward Sculpture
H 29.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Carved Rosewood Stylized Antelope Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
An aesthetically charming antelope sculpture in rich grainy rosewood. Both effortless and valiant despite its diminutive size. Measures: 5.13" T x 5" L x 1.07" W.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Located in New York, NY
Stunning artisan hand carved duck out of driftwood. Beautifully crafted with a mix of the raw and
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1990s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood, Petrified Wood

Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
H 9.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
, having two elaborately carved figural statue columns decorated with architectural elements, flanking two
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Antique 18th Century Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Ormolu

What You See Isn't All There is Mirror
Located in Beirute, LB
and contemporary. Damascene mother of pearl inlaid mirror handmade and hand carved with floral
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21st Century and Contemporary Syrian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Mahogany

What You See Isn't All There is Mirror
What You See Isn't All There is Mirror
H 110.24 in W 51.19 in D 2.37 in
Antique Carved Chest of Drawers from Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
Stepping into the world of Belgian craftsmanship, the Antique Carved Chest of Drawers epitomizes
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C20th unusual large carved wood sculpture of an elephant, with head turned slightly to right
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Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
H 32.25 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
BLADE/T Oval White Dining Table with Plexiglas inserts and Concentric Circles
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Crafted with precision, the Blade/T boasts a solid wood top and columns, each adorned with mesmerizing concentric circles covered in luxurious parchment. A visual symphony that trans...
Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Parchment Paper

Baroque Style Carved Solid Beech Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This bench is made in carved and polished with shellac beech. It is a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Beech

Baroque Style Carved Solid Beech Bench, Italy
Baroque Style Carved Solid Beech Bench, Italy
H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 13.39 in
Antique French Carved Frame Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible hand carved wood frame upholstered arm chair. The perfect compliment to any European
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Papua New Guinea standing Bioma figure with raised designs, stylized classic face, and additional face in stomach. Mounted on custom metal and wood base. Created mid 20th century...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Carved Syrian Settee
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a late 19th century example of a hand carved Syrian settee. With ornate
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Antique 1890s Syrian Victorian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Barley Twist Pedestal Plant Stand Newell Post Grapevine Oak T
Located in Tyler, TX
. 1880s TALL French HIGHLY CARVED pedestal or plant stand with grapevine carvings~~THICK 8" twist
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hardwood Carved Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This hardwood Chinese carved Plant Stand was made of solid hardwood with beautiful traditional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Angel Relief Oak Cabinet Door 25.875 x 24.25
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your space with this intricately carved recessed molding cabinet door with an angel relief in
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Early 20th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

20th Century Chinese Rorsewood Carved Armchairs Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This gorgeous set of Vintage Chinese Horseshoe Back Armchairs with center tea table are made from solid rosewood. Very solid and sturdy. It features a beautiful carving works on the ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

17th Century Walnut Carved Trunk From Spain
Located in Houston, TX
This Spanish beautifully carved walnut trunk from the 1600’s is one of the most handsome I’ve come
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Walnut Carved Trunk From Spain
17th Century Walnut Carved Trunk From Spain
H 26.13 in W 64.38 in D 22 in
Large Abstract Elm Wooden TOTEM Sculpture by R. Van't Zelfde, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
1970s. Van 't Zelfde studied at the Academy of fine arts in The Hague. The sculpture is hand-carved out
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Elm

19th Century, Leopold Eidlitz Carved Cherry Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American carved cherry desk, designed by Leopold Eidlitz and made by Weller, Brown and
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Carved Rococo Gilt Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant hand carved masterpiece of a mirror from the 18th century Italy. It’s a great size about a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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Carved T For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved t you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every carved t was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved t, we have 70990 options in-stock, while there are 4475 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved t, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved t, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one carved t that is appealing in its simplicity, but Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble and Amorph Inc. produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a carved t at 1stDibs is $3,182, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,300,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved T
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A carving trolley is usually a meat carving trolley for fine dining. A gas burner or flare lamp is fixed on the trolley to the level of the top surface. The carver/trancheur is responsible for the carving done at the buffet table and on the carving trolley. Food is kept hot until it reaches the customer. It also holds a carving board, knife rest, plate holder and containers for sauces. You can find an exotic vintage collection of carving trolleys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A carving board is a cutting board that has grooves on the outside to preserve the juices of meats. It is fancier than a normal cutting board, and you can even serve the cooked meat on a carving board. Shop tableware and other dining, serveware and glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, tiger's eye can be carved provided you have the necessary skill and possess suitable tools. Artisans carve tiger's eye to produce vases, keepsake boxes, beads, clocks and many other items. On 1stDibs, find a range of tiger's eye jewelry and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Inuit carvings and sculptures have an igloo sticker, which means the piece has been registered by the Canadian government. If your piece does not have this igloo sticker, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. You can also shop expertly vetted Inuit art and carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modeling is an additive process; carving is a subtractive process.

  • 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
    Yes, carving jade is hard. Some have described the process as “painstaking”. However, jade is incredibly strong and its unique color makes it an excellent option for fine, intricate carving projects. You’ll find a variety of jade pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Jade carvings can have a variety of meanings depending on their shape. In general, jade represents good fortune, purity, grace and beauty. Shop a range of expertly vetted jade jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A carving fork is used to keep meat or other dishes secure when slicing them. It also aids in keeping hands away from knives' sharp blades. A carving fork usually has two long tines and a protrusion at the base of the handle where the thumb and forefinger can rest. Shop a range of antique and vintage carving forks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone carving is called scrimshaw, which means any engravings or carvings done in ivory or bone. Traditionally a hobby for whalers, designs featured could be very simple, and as techniques advanced, so did the artwork. Engravings depicted detailed scenes with engraving work done with pigments for color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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
    To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 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.