Pierced Carving

Finished in a rich, warm gold gilt, the pierced carvings are expertly set against a dark interior backing, creating a high-contrast depth that accentuates the frame’s sculptural arti...

The chairs feature hand carved open work back with slight curved and scrolled lines, centered by pierced carvings in the form of a scrolled V ( or stylized lyre motif ) with acanthus...

At the corners, delicate pierced carvings add a sense of refinement and sophistication, while the inset beveled mirror panels further enhance its luxurious presence.

The intricately worked wooden frame features flowing openwork and pierced carving, creating an elegant architectural surround with considerable depth and visual interest.

Crafted in France circa 1870, the rectangular frame is hand-carved from wood with an openwork composition of scrolling acanthus leaves, volutes, foliate sprays, and stylized shell-li...

The frame’s dynamic silhouette and pierced carvings make it not only a functional mirror but also a sculptural statement piece.

On each side, openwork stretchers connect the legs with refined, pierced carvings that add structure without heaviness.

The combination of architectural framing, pierced carving and hinged shutters gives the piece tremendous character and an almost ecclesiastical quality.

To achieve the lace-like, pierced carving (known as ajouré) seen in the intricate tracery of these frames required immense skill, as the carver had to remove significant portions of ...

Four arms splay from each table leg, supporting each turret The table’s skirt is formed of a pierced carving, with both the skirt and marquetry depicting Nasturtiums.

The glazed upper doors are ornamented with extraordinarily pierced carvings that appear almost like lace against the glass.

The carving, pierced panels, hinges and inlaid decoration should be assessed from the original source photographs, which remain the definitive record of condition.

The legs are enriched with pierced carvings of ripening cherries that converge at a central finial shaped like a budding flower.

The patterns that followed this earlier design were more rococo in style with pierced carvings & exuberant decorative embellishments.

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

The combination of pierced carving, arabesque ornament, geometric decoration and mother-of-pearl inlay relates to furniture produced throughout the Eastern Mediterranean during the l...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

The frame has beautifully rendered pierced gilt foliate carving around a beveled edge mirror.

Antique French hourglass Louis XV style coffee table with ornate marquetry wood inlays and rocaille pierced scrollwork carving. The table is 40" long, 19" wide at the widest parts a...

Above this scene, an intricate openwork pierced carving shows a classical urn overflowing with fruit, flanked by winged mythical chimeras.

The elaborate crest is particularly decorative, with pierced carving, geometric ornament and a prominent band of Arabic calligraphic decoration.

The architectural order and symmetry recall the Henry II tradition, while the deeply modeled shells, scrolling foliage, pierced ornament, and fluid carving introduce the movement of ...

The radiating detail behind the chalice brings a sense of divine light, while the surrounding fruit, foliage, and scrolling vines evoke abundance, sacrifice, and eternal promise. The...

The crest rail combines a molded cap, a band of fluted, dentil-like carving, and a pierced gallery, flanked by block terminals incised with linear bands and a fan motif; the arms and...

Monumental yet finely detailed, this highly decorative bed combines the architectural presence of an Anglo-Indian Raj bed with the pierced carving, floral arabesques and geometric or...

This exceptionally decorative Louis XVI-style console table presents an elegant combination of architectural symmetry, pierced carving, classical ornament, and richly contrasting sil...

Graceful scrolling vines, stylized clouds, and traditional Chinese decorative motifs intertwine throughout the crest rails and splats, demonstrating the exceptional skill of the arti...

Oak leaves and finely carved acorns reinforce the traditional hunting symbolism and connect the central sculptural group with the surrounding frame. Technically, the carving is rema...

Fine antique Burmese carved hardwood side table dating from circa 1860 Octagonal top with intricate pierced floral and foliate carving Central carved medallion surrounded by geometri...

Above the original large lightly foxed mirrors with rectangular moulded and foliate carved frames with applied pierced giltwood carvings to the outsides completing a stylish flowing ...

Shaped curved back with three splats with pierced palmette carving. Drop in upholstered seat with circular fluted tapered legs.

Each chair has a tall ladderback frame with scalloped and shaped crest rails, pierced floral rosette carving across the horizontal splats, and turned uprights topped by finial caps.

This elegant set of six dining chairs features classic Queen Anne styling with pierced splats, floral carvings, and graceful cabriole legs.

An unusual painted cabinet, console or sideboard with carved door fronts and stepped molding at top and bottom. The carving is pierced (harder to do that a surface carving) and behi...

The apron is adorned with exceptional floral and foliate carvings, with pierced swaging garlands leading to a central mask of a mythological creature flanked by foliate garlands.

A highly decorative Anglo-Indian occasional table, finely crafted from dark rosewood and displaying an impressive combination of intricate carving, pierced fretwork and traditional i...

The frame is finely detailed with delicate floral carving and a pierced crest to the top, centred by a small etched mirror plate.

Features deep relief carving, a pierced floral apron, stylized feet, a lighter unfinished interior and a dark stained exterior that highlights the carved detail.

The shaped crest rail is enriched with scrolling foliate carving and pierced detailing, leading to an open splat composed of slender vertical elements centred by a prominent carved f...

The substantial walnut frame is skillfully carved in the Black Forest manner, with scrolling foliage, pierced details and elaborate carving defining its shaped silhouette on all side...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

Finely crafted featuring 4 brass hooks, center mirror and a shaped crest with pierced foliate carving. This incredible hall tree was inspired by designs from the late 1800's to early...

Rainbow Teakwood Stone and geometric jali carving define this compact side table, the interlocking pierced openings creating visual transparency through the solid stone body.

Formed from Rainbow Teakwood Stone with a geometric jali lattice pierced through all sides, this compact side table applies architectural openwork carving to a functional furniture f...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

A striking and highly decorative handmade Indian wooden cabinet, distinguished by intricate carving, pierced geometric panels, inset mirror decoration and wonderfully aged character ...

The tall backs are richly detailed with pierced foliate carving, carved central splats and barley-twist uprights, creating a strong architectural and ceremonial presence.

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

This table translates that architectural language into furniture scale while preserving the complexity and precision of traditional openwork carving. Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan b...

The top is raised on an elegant turned central pedestal with pierced lattice-style carving and geometric inlay, terminating in four gracefully curved feet.

Each chair features an oval "cameo-back" medallion framed by delicately pierced ribbon-and-swag carving, opening into an airy fretwork lattice below — a signature of the neoclassical...

Rich in architectural detail, the table showcases pierced floral panels, arabesque carvings, and scalloped horseshoe arches inspired by traditional Islamic design.

The end supports are richly ornamented with pierced circular carvings displaying stylized foliate motifs, lending the piece a strong sculptural presence.

The high back is deeply button-tufted and framed by sweeping wings, pierced floral carving, and scrolling ornament inspired by 18th-century French Rococo design.

Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan by artisans specializing in architectural stone carving and pierced stonework. Produced in Rajasthan.

Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan by artisans specializing in architectural stone carving and pierced stonework. Produced in Rajasthan.

Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan by artisans specializing in architectural stone carving and pierced stonework. Produced in Rajasthan.

Produced in Udaipur, Rajasthan by artisans specializing in architectural stone carving and pierced stonework. Produced in Rajasthan.