Pierced Carving

A true testament to traditional Indian craftsmanship, this piece is intricately sculpted from solid hardwood, showcasing elaborate floral and geometric motifs inspired by Mughal and ...

It rests upon the apron with elaborately-carved frieze in a shell and floral motif, with pierced carving embellishing the front center. The knees are adorn with carved flowers with t...

The rectangular mirror plate is framed by a delicately molded surround with a beaded inner border, rising to an openwork crest of scrolling foliage centered by a stylized floral moti...

The crest and lower apron are composed of layered acanthus leaves, pierced carving, and bold curvilinear motifs that echo the grandeur of Renaissance ornament while maintaining balan...

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 pierced carving and multiple layers add a sense of depth and grandeur to these already impressive works.

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

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 dark, dense timber appears to be a Chinese tropical hardwood, possibly rosewood or hongmu The combination of pierced carving, dragon imagery and inset eyes gives the pair a dist...

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...

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

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

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 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 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 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...

The extensive use of pierced carving allows the light to pass through the decoration, creating the characteristic "lacework" effect associated with the finest Burmese carved furnitur...

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...

Viewed from an angle, the extent of the projecting carving becomes particularly apparent. The pierced construction allows light and shadow to pass through the ornament, giving the fr...

Antique walnut footstool, circa 1880, with a colorful floral needlepoint upholstered seat and carved Rococo-style frame. The stool features pierced apron elements, scrolling relief c...

Above is the coved midsection accented with pierced X shaped carvings behind a swaging garland tied to rosettes at each side.

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...

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

The standard is crafted in richly toned oak, with turned and ring-molded sections framing the pierced spiral carving at the center. The open helix gives the lamp a strong decorative...

The quality is superb, they have beautifully shaped pierced back rests with carving at the tops, and slightly curved seats.

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 ...

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.

There are also a small number of discreet old restorations to a limited section of the pierced gallery. A particularly fine and highly decorative early 19th-century silver table, co...

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.

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...

Both pieces showcase an exquisite openwork geometric lattice backrest, beautifully accented by intricate, pierced center medallion carvings. The architectural beauty extends to the b...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beyond their decorative appeal, the sconces possess the distinctive sculptural quality sought after by collectors of Italian antique giltwood furniture and decorative arts. The pierc...

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...

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 ...

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

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