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Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s
Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s

Carol Setterlund, “Martyr’s Shield”, Abstract Mixed-Media Wood Sculpture, 1980s

By Carol Setterlund

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large 1980s abstract mixed-media wood sculpture titled “Martyr’s Shield” by notable Northern

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Fine Patriotic Tramp Art Mirror with Eagle and Shield
Fine Patriotic Tramp Art Mirror with Eagle and Shield

Fine Patriotic Tramp Art Mirror with Eagle and Shield

Located in Manalapan, NJ

A fine patriotic inspired Tramp Art mirror with a carved eagle and shield. The frame exhibits fluid

Category

Antique 1890s American Wall Mirrors

Large Old Trade Sign American Flag Shield Folk Art
Large Old Trade Sign American Flag Shield Folk Art

Large Old Trade Sign American Flag Shield Folk Art

Located in South Coast, CA

Large ( 31" x 23 1/2") and Wonderful old handmade trade sign: Carved wood shield having all

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Paint

Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830
Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830

Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830

Located in Providence, RI

-developed columns with pineapples, rosettes, eagles, etc. The background in the carved eagle is stamped

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Arts and Crafts English Oak Hand-Carved Console Table
Arts and Crafts English Oak Hand-Carved Console Table

Arts and Crafts English Oak Hand-Carved Console Table

Located in High Point, NC

A beautifully hand-carved English oak Arts and Crafts console table with carved and painted shield

Category

Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Florentine Silvered Carved Wood Table-Top Easel Dressing Mirror
19th Century Florentine Silvered Carved Wood Table-Top Easel Dressing Mirror

19th Century Florentine Silvered Carved Wood Table-Top Easel Dressing Mirror

Located in London, GB

This 19th century Florentine carved silvered wood dressing mirror of shield form has carved swag

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870
SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

SET of 4 Graceful Hepplewhite "Shield-back" Chairs, c. 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine set of Hepplewhite-style side chairs, with their backs in 'shield' form, delicately carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental 19th Century Carved Oak Mantel
Monumental 19th Century Carved Oak Mantel

Monumental 19th Century Carved Oak Mantel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Monumental 19th century carved oak fireplace mantel with mirrored overmantel, the frieze carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780
Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780

Set of Six Hepplewhite Carved Dining or Game Chairs, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine set of six carved mahogany Hepplewhite period shield back side chairs, the arched tops

Category

Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration
Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration

Black Forest Antler Trophies Mounted on a Shield Back with Leaf Decoration

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Black Forest antlers mounted on a round back with a shield carved underneath with leaf

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn

19th Century Palace Size Carved Oak Sofa
19th Century Palace Size Carved Oak Sofa

19th Century Palace Size Carved Oak Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century palace size carved wood sofa with royal shield on the crestrail all raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Wood Sconces

Located in Boston, MA

Pair of 18th century French carved wood sconces with custom shield shades.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Fine French Louis XVI Shield Giltwood and Leather Armchairs
18th Century Pair of Fine French Louis XVI Shield Giltwood and Leather Armchairs

18th Century Pair of Fine French Louis XVI Shield Giltwood and Leather Armchairs

By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th century antique fine pair of French Louis XVI Jean Baptiste Claude Sene style, shield back

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paint, Giltwood

Pair of Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Period Sheild Back Armchairs
Pair of Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Period Sheild Back Armchairs

Pair of Carved Mahogany Hepplewhite Period Sheild Back Armchairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Woodbury, CT

A pair of mahogany carved Hepplewhite armchairs with shield shaped backs attributed to Gillows

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving
New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving

New England Blanket Chest with Patriotic Carving

Located in North Egremont, MA

One drawer pine blanket chest with all-over carving, 13 star shield motif, exuberant carved leaves

Category

Antique 1830s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Bench
19th Century Italian Bench

19th Century Italian Bench

Unavailable|$3,097

19th Century Italian Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Highly decorative carved stained walnut bench with gilt accents; Italy 19thc. A gilded iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms
17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with thirteen

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms
18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular hinged top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with geometric rosette

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Early Large Eagle Wall Carving
Early Large Eagle Wall Carving

Early Large Eagle Wall Carving

Located in Hadley, MA

Excellent paint decorated finely carved eagle, shield, and crossed arrows wall plaque. Pine, with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Pine

A Gilt Wall Mirror Chippendale Style
A Gilt Wall Mirror Chippendale Style

A Gilt Wall Mirror Chippendale Style

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Haven, CT

This large-scale Georgian giltwood mirror is hand-carved in a shield shape of foliate design with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...

Materials

Giltwood

Restored Victorian Hand Engraved Lion Bloodstone Pendant 9 & 15 Carat Gold
Restored Victorian Hand Engraved Lion Bloodstone Pendant 9 & 15 Carat Gold

Restored Victorian Hand Engraved Lion Bloodstone Pendant 9 & 15 Carat Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

bold, of strength untamed, A symbol carved, restored, reclaimed. A shield burns with crimson light

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond pattern fabric

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond pattern fabric

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Carving
17th Century Italian Walnut Carving

17th Century Italian Walnut Carving

Located in South Croydon, GB

griffin and shield, beautifully carved, it's original purpose was probably architectural. 590mm high

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, sloping straight arms with curved supports

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Georgian Gilt Mirrors/Girandoles
Pair of 18th Century Georgian Gilt Mirrors/Girandoles

Pair of 18th Century Georgian Gilt Mirrors/Girandoles

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of shield-shape carved and gilt mirrors with three-candle girandole attached at bottom.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Girandoles

Materials

Wood

THE INGALLS FRENCH ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD TWO-ARM SCONCE
THE INGALLS FRENCH ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD TWO-ARM SCONCE

THE INGALLS FRENCH ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD TWO-ARM SCONCE

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two arms of square section and carved beading terminate in scrolls with miniature bobeches. The

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of English Hall Chairs
Pair of English Hall Chairs

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Unavailable|$4,305 / set

Pair of English Hall Chairs

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of late 19th century English mahogany shield back carved and decorated hall chairs, the backs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century, Spanish Polychromed Cabinets
Pair of 18th Century, Spanish Polychromed Cabinets

Pair of 18th Century, Spanish Polychromed Cabinets

Located in Madrid, ES

. Both of them have the family shields carved onto the doors.  

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs
Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Set Of Eight 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Chairs

Located in Kensington, MD

A fine set of eight English Georgian Style carved mahogany shield back chairs, circa 1870. Two arm

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Sheraton-Style Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Sheraton-Style Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Sheraton-Style Dining Chairs

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Set of six Sheraton-style mahogany dining chairs with shield shaped wheat carved backs on molded

Category

Vintage 1960s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Girandoles
Pair of Girandoles

Pair of Girandoles

Unavailable|$22,000 / set

Pair of Girandoles

Located in Toronto, ON

Fine pair of antique 19th century carved wood and gold leaf shield shaped Girandoles, each fitted

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

George III Style Armchairs
George III Style Armchairs

George III Style Armchairs

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

George III Style Armchairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of George III style carved mahogany shield back armchairs with square tapering legs with

Category

Vintage 1930s English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Unavailable|$8,600 / set

Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Assembled set of eight Federal and Federal-style carved mahogany shield-back chairs circa 1800

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier
Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier

Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier

Located in Manchester, GB

drawer. With well carved flower mouldings and shields to the doors this chiffonier is a nice decorative

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

A c. 1880's English desk
A c. 1880's English desk

A c. 1880's English desk

Unavailable|$11,500

A c. 1880's English desk

Located in New York, NY

C19812 A c. 1880's English desk. Solid mahogany with hand carved wainscoted panels

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Couleurs de Géraldine Gold Bird Cage Necklace
Couleurs de Géraldine Gold Bird Cage Necklace

Couleurs de Géraldine Gold Bird Cage Necklace

By Couleurs de Géraldine

Located in Amsterdam, NL

perched in a gilded cage hanging below a CdG shield. The carved material which resembles ivory in our

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair
Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair

Salem Hepplewhite Side Chair

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine and rare Hepplewhite carved mahogany shield back side chair, the back with cove molded

Category

Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back
19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back

19th Century Mahogany Armchair With A Carved Shield Back

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR WITH A CARVED SHIELD BACK CIRCA 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Match Pair of Mahogany English Armorial Carved Shields
Late 19th Century Match Pair of Mahogany English Armorial Carved Shields

Late 19th Century Match Pair of Mahogany English Armorial Carved Shields

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century match pair of mahogany armorial carved shields We are proud to offer a rare and

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

80" African Carved  Shield Mask Skulpture
80" African Carved  Shield Mask Skulpture

80" African Carved Shield Mask Skulpture

Located in Water Mill, NY

Tall African Carved and Painted Shield Mask Skulpture

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears
Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears

Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears

By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Incredible original Witco carved cedar wood Medieval shield. This shield is in time capsule quality

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Cedar, Faux Fur, Paint

19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield
19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield

19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Shield

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Italian silver & gold gilt carved shield depicting a religious scene.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Located in Dallas, TX

stars and embellished with scroll decor around the periphery. The carved shields are in excellent

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Located in Dallas, TX

different coat of arms with dragon figure, fleur-de-lys and Chevron motifs. The carved shields are in

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shields

Located in Dallas, TX

periphery. The carved shields are in excellent condition with a rubbed patinated paint finish in the light

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Double Bed, C1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Double Bed, C1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Double Bed, C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

headboard having carved shield form cartouche and flanking stylized finials, c1890 Measures- overall 78.75

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian carved Giltwood 18th Century Consoles
Pair of Italian carved Giltwood 18th Century Consoles

Pair of Italian carved Giltwood 18th Century Consoles

Located in Houston, TX

apron with scrolls and cartouches Shaped marble top within a gadroon edging Foliage carved shield

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Full/Double Bed Frame
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Full/Double Bed Frame

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Burl Full/Double Bed Frame

Located in Big Flats, NY

having carved shield and foliate form cartouche and flanked by column form supports, circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Coat of Arms Shields
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Coat of Arms Shields

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Painted Wall Hanging Coat of Arms Shields

Located in Dallas, TX

. The carved shields are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich rubbed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Adam Style Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pugin, Gothic Revival Bookcase with Carved Florets, Acorns & Oak Leaf Decoration
Pugin, Gothic Revival Bookcase with Carved Florets, Acorns & Oak Leaf Decoration

Pugin, Gothic Revival Bookcase with Carved Florets, Acorns & Oak Leaf Decoration

By Crace & Co., Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in London, GB

, acorns, and oak leaf decoration to the castellated top, centered with a carved shield. The front with

Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Oak Hall Chairs, circa 1890-1920
Pair of English Oak Hall Chairs, circa 1890-1920

Pair of English Oak Hall Chairs, circa 1890-1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century pair of English hall chairs in oak with carved shield backs and bobbin turned

Category

Antique 1890s Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Early Victorian Hall Chairs
A Pair of Early Victorian Hall Chairs

A Pair of Early Victorian Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

With carved shield shaped backs, solid seats and turned tapering legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Carved Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved shield for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every carved shield was constructed with great care. Find 147 options for an antique or vintage carved shield now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved shield — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved shield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Tribal, Folk Art and Medieval styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one carved shield that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Gabriel Viardot and Grosfeld House produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Shield?

The average selling price for a carved shield at 1stDibs is $2,963, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced.