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Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century

Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century

By Honoré Dufin

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Characteristic motifs for the Dufin style are its bas reliefs, embossed carvings, a wide variety of different motifs within a single piece of furniture.

Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Rococo Baroque Gilt Pedestal Stand
19th Century Rococo Baroque Gilt Pedestal Stand

19th Century Rococo Baroque Gilt Pedestal Stand

Located in Forney, TX

The case exterior finished in brilliant gilded gold, held aloft by four highly stylized molded shaped scroll supports decorated with curve and counter-curve S' scrolls, double C' scr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Pedestals

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

17th Century Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
17th Century Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens

17th Century Baroque Painting on Copper, Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Located in Miami, FL

It is presented in a richly carved 19th-century giltwood frame with deep relief and acanthus foliate carving, complementing the drama of the scene.

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, 'France'
Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, 'France'

Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, 'France'

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Furthermore this cabinet is exceptional by the quality of its wood and because of the mastery of its maker. The law-reliefs and in the round carving’s delicacy of execution, the deta...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

La Société Gauthier-Poinsignon, Art Nouveau Sculpture Stand, France, C. 1900
La Société Gauthier-Poinsignon, Art Nouveau Sculpture Stand, France, C. 1900

La Société Gauthier-Poinsignon, Art Nouveau Sculpture Stand, France, C. 1900

By Camille Gauthier, Paul Poinsignon

Located in New York, NY

This Art Nouveau tripodal pedestal features intricate relief carvings near the top, as well as a pleasant juxtaposition between the square surface and round lower shelves.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings
Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Fine Nautical Themed Tramp Art Frame with Relief Carvings

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine nautical inspired tramp art frame with relief carvings of ships, hearts, birds, lighthouse, stars and life preservers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Paint, Wood

A Southern Italian Architectural Marble Relief Carving
A Southern Italian Architectural Marble Relief Carving

A Southern Italian Architectural Marble Relief Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Architectural portrait relief of a gentleman

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Antique Chinese Padauk Hand-Carved Display Cabinet Relief Carving
Antique Chinese Padauk Hand-Carved Display Cabinet Relief Carving

Antique Chinese Padauk Hand-Carved Display Cabinet Relief Carving

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous antique Chinese Padauk hardwood display cabinet Unusual work, our attention was initially drawn to the fact that the carving is deep relief from the solid wood and not appl...

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Cabinets

Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo
Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo

Vintage 1950s Texas Folk Art Carving Retablo

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk art wood relief carving with saint retablo by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or an opening of any kind, with pierced and deep relief carving from a single piece of...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving

19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or an opening of any kind, with pierced and deep relief carving from a single piece of...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot
Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot

Old Asian Handcrafted Stone Carving Painted Lotus Flowers Pot

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, the pot features intricate relief carvings, soft painted hues, and an antique patina that adds vintage charm and cultural depth.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

DELICATE CARVING OF MANGOS IN TEAK
DELICATE CARVING OF MANGOS IN TEAK

DELICATE CARVING OF MANGOS IN TEAK

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Oval piece of solid teak with molded edge has delicate relief carving of a bunch of Sandwich Island Mangos.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Pair of Thai Rattanakosin-Era Gilded Teak Monk's Throne Side Panels
Pair of Thai Rattanakosin-Era Gilded Teak Monk's Throne Side Panels

Pair of Thai Rattanakosin-Era Gilded Teak Monk's Throne Side Panels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Two fine relief carvings, depicting the birth and death (Maha Pari Nirvana) of Buddha, originally forming the sides of a monk's throne, carved from teak wood, painted red with gildin...

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Pair of Large Full-Relief Carved Black Forest Walnut Plaques
Pair of Large Full-Relief Carved Black Forest Walnut Plaques

Pair of Large Full-Relief Carved Black Forest Walnut Plaques

By Black Forest

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Each French walnut panel centers on a richly carved high-relief carving of hunting game surrounded by a carved foliage frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel
Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel

Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Nice lower relief carving with crane and plant motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel
Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel

Chinese Decorative Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Nice lower relief carving with phoenix and plant motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Noah's Ark Relief

Noah's Ark Relief

Unavailable|$55,000

Noah's Ark Relief

Located in Litchfield, CT

Signed with monogram, "HD" and dated, "1935." American, probably Pennsylvania. There are four stone carvings bearing the same initials known to date, three of which are in private ...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Demi lune Cabinets
Pair of Demi lune Cabinets

Pair of Demi lune Cabinets

Unavailable|$12,800 / set

Pair of Demi lune Cabinets

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful pair of demi-lune cabinets in ebonized wood with relief carving

Category

20th Century French Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund
Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund

Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund

By Eugen Höglund

Located in Richmond, VA

Doors in open grained mahogany Upper cabinet in stained solid birch with high relief carving. There are four drawers behind the swinging relief doors.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Folky Relief Carved Heads
Pair of Folky Relief Carved Heads

Pair of Folky Relief Carved Heads

Unavailable|$550 / set

Pair of Folky Relief Carved Heads

Located in North Egremont, MA

Two relief carved faces, simple and direct Folk Art statements.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 18th century white marble Louis XVI mantel. Ornate relief carving on frieze.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Unavailable|$1,532

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Unframed panel with relief carving. Joined plank carving with dwelling in the clouds motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Painted Trumeau
Louis XV Painted Trumeau

Louis XV Painted Trumeau

Unavailable|$7,000

Louis XV Painted Trumeau

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted in creme color with hints of French blue - low relief carving on the frame

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Trumeau Mirrors

Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Framed three-pane panel includes openwork carving, relief carving + lattice work techniques, with a plant/floral motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Framed three-pane panel includes openwork carving, relief carving + lattice work techniques, with a plant/floral motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Unavailable|$1,208 / set

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panes include openwork and relief carvings, with personage motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panes include openwork and relief carvings, with floral motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Portuguese Rococo Rosewood and Marble Consoles
Fine Pair of Portuguese Rococo Rosewood and Marble Consoles

Fine Pair of Portuguese Rococo Rosewood and Marble Consoles

Located in Hollywood, FL

The marble-top with serpentine front over a plain frieze resting on cabriole legs carved with relief carving.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Ancient Indian Teak High Relief of Shiva's Trident
Ancient Indian Teak High Relief of Shiva's Trident

Ancient Indian Teak High Relief of Shiva's Trident

Located in Vigevano, IT

Beautiful Indian panel made of precious teakwood and dating from the 18th century. It was originally used during ceremonies. The quality of the material joins the deep symbolic meani...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

18th Century Louis XVI Grand Trumeau Mirror
18th Century Louis XVI Grand Trumeau Mirror

18th Century Louis XVI Grand Trumeau Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand antique French Louis XVI trumeau mirror in original two segments, first generation mercury glass, gilded frame and relief carving.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Rectangular center carving with plant motif surrounded by carved open framework motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Early Provincial Oak Cupboard
Large Early Provincial Oak Cupboard

Large Early Provincial Oak Cupboard

Located in Pasadena, CA

Nice original piece done with light relief carving with a sweet bleached finish.Legs and elements show the right wear.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Irregular shaped center carving with plant motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Circular center carving with beast/animal motif surrounded by carved open framework motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Philippine 19th Century Carved and Painted Land Sign
Philippine 19th Century Carved and Painted Land Sign

Philippine 19th Century Carved and Painted Land Sign

Located in Mississauga, ON

A Philippine 19th century carved and painted land marker with relief carving of foliage on both sides; raised on a metal stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Philippine Other Sculptures

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Rectangular center carving with vase/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Rectangular center carving with vase/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Maurice Charpentier-Mio, a Bronze Bas-Relief "Anna Pavlova, " 1919
Maurice Charpentier-Mio, a Bronze Bas-Relief "Anna Pavlova, " 1919

Maurice Charpentier-Mio, a Bronze Bas-Relief "Anna Pavlova, " 1919

By Maurice Charpentier-Mio 1

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Maurice Charpentier-Mio. A bronze bas-relief featuring five poses of the dancer Anna Pavlova in Rondino. Bearing the monogram of the artist, dated "1919" and numbered &qu...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Paul Follot
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Paul Follot

Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Paul Follot

By Paul Follot

Located in Vancouver, BC

Beautiful Art Deco lines with stylized floral relief carvings. Professionally restored, in fantastic condition with new upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings. Rectangular shaped center carving with vase/vessel and dragon motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panel includes three panes, with openwork and relief carvings. Panes include rectangular center carving with floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels
Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Pair of Left and Right, Chinese High Relief Carved Giltwood Panels

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

These well carved Chinese panels have very deep carvings and feature flowers and birds in an uplifting scene. These versatile pieces can be used in many ways as accent to a room.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed three-pane panel includes openwork and relief carvings, and a rectangular center carving with vase/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Set of Six Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Two arm chairs and four side chairs, upholstered in red velvet and full-relief carvings in walnut of putti (i.e. atalantes), shells, and balusters.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Unavailable|$2,208 / set

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panels include four panes, mostly with relief carvings. Panes include circular carvings with personage, beast and floral motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Bass-Relief of Lajja Gauri, Indian Goddess of Fertility, 17th Century
Bass-Relief of Lajja Gauri, Indian Goddess of Fertility, 17th Century

Bass-Relief of Lajja Gauri, Indian Goddess of Fertility, 17th Century

Located in Vigevano, IT

Indian beautiful fountain made of sandstone. The fountain depicts Lajja Gauri she is a goddess associated with fertility and abundance. The iconography is powerful and full of beau...

Category

Antique 17th Century Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings, and lattice work. Fan shaped center carving with bird/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings, and lattice work. Fan shaped center carving with bird/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Thick framed panel with three panes, openwork and relief carvings, and lattice work. Circular shaped center carving with bird/floral motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Cabinet Turquoise Painted with Glass Door
Cabinet Turquoise Painted with Glass Door

Cabinet Turquoise Painted with Glass Door

Located in Cookeville, TN

Perfect for a side cabinet or end table. Having some relief carving to the door. Sits on 4 turned bun feet.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Heavy, thick framed three-pane panel includes openwork carving, relief carving + lattice work techniques.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Heavy, thick framed three-pane panel includes openwork carving, relief carving + lattice work techniques.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panel includes three panes, with openwork and relief carvings. Panes include rectangular center carving with phoenix motif, and lower pane with dwelling motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Chair
Antique Chinese Chair

Antique Chinese Chair

Unavailable|$1,200

Antique Chinese Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The chair has a backsplat with relief carving in contrasting colors. Well made joints and a soft patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm

Sofa Attributed to Paul Follot
Sofa Attributed to Paul Follot

Sofa Attributed to Paul Follot

By Paul Follot

Located in Vancouver, BC

Beautiful Art Deco lines with stylized floral relief carvings. Professionally restored circa 1990, new upholstery in 2017.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Asian Hardwood Travelling Table
Asian Hardwood Travelling Table

Asian Hardwood Travelling Table

Located in Vancouver, BC

19th century Asian travelling table. Beautifully relief carvings on almost all surfaces with mythical creatures, faces and Asian embellishments.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Relief Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic relief carving available at 1stDibs. A relief carving — often made from wood, stone and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a relief carving, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a relief carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A relief carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made relief carving over the years, but those crafted by Chesney's and Vittorio Dassi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Relief Carving?

A relief carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
Questions About Relief Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.