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19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
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Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese root carving
19th Century Chinese root carving
H 16 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a magnificent 19th century chinese antique root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
Magnificent Chinese Root Carving
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Fine Antique Bamboo Root Carvings of Robed Gentlemen, a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of large Asian bamboo root carvings of two gentleman regarding the sky dating to
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Early 20th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
from a single root and with original polychrome decoration.
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Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
H 15 in W 10 in D 8 in
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
old root carving which has been adapted to change it into a charming table lamp, the lamp looks
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Bog Wood

Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
H 22 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
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Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree root Penis 1860s-1900s / figurine Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a natural wood in the shape of an old Japanese penis. It is extremely rare. It is believed to have been collected during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The glans is well re...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Late 20th Century Hand Carved Azalea Wood Root Lacquered Settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese settee from the late 20th century, hand carved out of one complete azalea root. Created
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Late 20th Century Chinese Settees

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late 20th Century Hand Carved Lacquered Azalea Wood Root Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
example of root carving, something China excelled at during the 20th century. This Chinese 1990s hand
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Late 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
burgundy Sarancolin marble top. The "Tree" style ornately carved console with a center root carving
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
By Unique Items
Located in Linz, AT
Teakwood root sculpture on an black iron stand. Beautiful organic teak root sculpture with
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2010s Indonesian Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
H 30.7 in W 12.2 in D 14.6 in
Teak horse head sculpture
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Horse head sculpture in teak root. Contempory sculpture made by an indonesian craftsman sculptor
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Teak horse head sculpture
Teak horse head sculpture
H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 7.49 in
Japanese Meiji period bronze Hawk, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
gilded highlights such as the claw feet and face. Mounted on a carved hardwood root base. Batch74
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji period bronze Hawk, circa 1890
Japanese Meiji period bronze Hawk, circa 1890
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
of 20th century. Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section and openings for two tier
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
No Reserve
H 13.78 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Large Folk Art Driftwood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
root ball.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Driftwood

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bleached Teak Wood Vessel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, antique sculptural bleached teak vessel. Originally used to store rice
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single teak root, a beautiful ballerina dress. We left the bottom section raw in
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
this Japanese bronze okimono of a Pheasant upon a naturalistic root wood base. The Pheasant cast from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
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H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 9.8 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
transform these natural wonders into functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Danish Solid Polished Teak Root Bench, 1980s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Solid polished teak root bench, natural formed shape, with carving work. Organic, elegant and solid
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Late 20th Century Danish Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Danish Solid Polished Teak Root Bench, 1980s
Danish Solid Polished Teak Root Bench, 1980s
H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Italy 18th Century Regency Walnut Briar Root Oval Table
Located in Brescia, IT
The shape of this oval center table is very beautiful; the top has a magnificent carving in walnut
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Regency Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elizabeth Chest in Olive Root Palisander Zebrano Poplar Veneer and More
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Elizabeth is an amazing handcrafted wood work, Made in Olive root veneer
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
the discipline, technique and vision. - The carvings: they become elements that sculpt the air and
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace, elm, elm root and ebonized table or desk by Erik Chambert, with a rectangular top
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Bed Headboard from a Suite from a 5 Star Hotel in Antique Louis Seize Style
Located in Berlin, DE
with root veneer. Framed with beautiful laurel wreath carvings with Poliment gilding.
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XIII Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carved by our master wood carver. We added a
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
, featuring our unique minimalist carving. The sides of this ancient teak root are hand carved by our master
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Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Venetian Renaissance Octagonal Table in Walnut by Testolini Freres
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
with structure in turned and hand-carved solid walnut , with the top veneered with walnut root and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood coffee table featuring our unique minimalist carving
Category

Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Primal Table with Carved Dolphins Antique Empire Style Maple Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
ascending column, carved with leaves. Cover plate and base root veneer with beautiful patina and warm hue
Category

20th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Magnificent Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful century old teak wood coffee table featuring our unique minimalist carving
Category

Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

21st Century Ragno Inlaid Sideboard in Olive Burl, Ash, Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
precious materials, such as the briar-root structure and front, gives this piece a timeless allure. Art and
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak root side table or coffee table. Hand carved into this usable shape whilst
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

21st Century, Inlaid Bar Cabinet in White and Rose Maples, Hebanon, Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Cabinet with doors and interior inlaid by hand in white maple, rose maple, green myrtle root or ziricote
Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Ziricote, Maple

Matang Chair, a Dyed Wood and Cotton Armchair, by Matang and Natasha Sumant
By Natasha Sumant, Matang
Located in Paris, FR
turmeric, madder root and annatto seeds. Natasha Sumant and Matang designed this chair as an
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina Hopi 1940s 10 inches H. x 4.50 inches W. x 3.75 inches D. Cottonwood root
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina Hopi 1935 14 inches H. x 6 inches W. x 4.25 inches D. Cottonwood root, mineral
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Mid-20th Century Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
H 14 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
21st Century Fossile Table in Iron, Centuries-Old Olive Burl, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
olive root from Hebanon Caveau. Designer Hebanon Studio, product design studio behind the century-old
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Upholstered Amsterdamse School Chairs, The Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
early 20th centuries. This movement, which took root in Amsterdam, sought to create a uniquely Dutch
Category

20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
42 cm Materials: poplar root wood Design tables from the ARTE collection in walnut wood with
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Poplar

Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 44.89 in
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Root Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of root carvings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique root carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and boxwood. Root carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Root carvings bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many root carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced popular root carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Root Carvings?

Prices for root carvings start at $694 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $1,690.