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French Giltwood Mirror with Mercury Plate, Régence, Early 18th Century
French Giltwood Mirror with Mercury Plate, Régence, Early 18th Century

French Giltwood Mirror with Mercury Plate, Régence, Early 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Giltwood mirror, the frame with all-over low relief carving. The mercury mirror plate with bevelled edge, French, Régence period, early 18th century.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French More Mirrors

Painted Regence writing table
Painted Regence writing table

Painted Regence writing table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A 19th century Regence writing table with applied relief carvings and faux marble top. Apron molded on all 4 sides with one drawer on tapering cabriole legs ending in escargot feet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Unavailable|$1,576 / set

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panels include three panes, with openwork and relief carvings. Panes include a distinctive center carving with vase/floral, and surrounding animal, creature and bird motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Unavailable|$2,952 / set

Chinese Antique Wood Panel

Located in Sherwood, OR

Panels includes three panes, with openwork and relief carvings. Long tall pieces, solidly built.

Category

Antique Late 19th 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.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

A Black Forest Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Armchair
A Black Forest Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Armchair

A Black Forest Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Armchair

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The back, arms, legs, and feet of this unusual chair feature full-relief carvings of eagles and wings. The back splat and seat are decorated with detailed marquetry Black Forest scen...

Category

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs
Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Warrington, GB

Top quality sturdy armchairs with geometric relief carving. Measurements: 82cm H x 57cm W x 44cm D (Measurements are approximate and are taken at the maximum points)

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Double Entry Door Half Round Top Transom
Antique Double Entry Door Half Round Top Transom

Antique Double Entry Door Half Round Top Transom

Located in Jersey City, NJ

It has forged iron inserts. It also has high relief carvings and raised panels made by hand. Fully restored and pre-finished.

Category

Antique 1890s European Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

An early 19th century Tibetan hand painted pine armoire
An early 19th century Tibetan hand painted pine armoire

An early 19th century Tibetan hand painted pine armoire

Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB

In completely unrestored and original condition, beautifully hand painted with floral artwork to each side and geometric relief carvings to the front in red gold and green.

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Empire Style Fireplace in Jaune de Sienne and Green Marble
19th Century Empire Style Fireplace in Jaune de Sienne and Green Marble

19th Century Empire Style Fireplace in Jaune de Sienne and Green Marble

Located in Suresnes Cedex, FR

The center of the entablature features a high-relief carving of Sphinxes surrounded by interlacing foliage and garlands of fruits.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

20th Century French Bookcase in Hunt Style
20th Century French Bookcase in Hunt Style

20th Century French Bookcase in Hunt Style

Located in Santa Ana, CA

The bookcase features detailed relief carvings on all surfaces, including the fronts of the upper shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Bible Box
18th Century Bible Box

18th Century Bible Box

Unavailable|$544

18th Century Bible Box

Located in Warrington, GB

18th century oak bible or desk box with relief carving to the front. Original hinges and lock with later timbers added to strengthen the lid and base.

Category

Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs
Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Both pair feature low-relief carvings of fluted columns, floral sprays, and acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Black and Gold Louis XVI French Console Hall Table with Mirror
Black and Gold Louis XVI French Console Hall Table with Mirror

Black and Gold Louis XVI French Console Hall Table with Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

The black painted surface is delightfully highlighted with gilded relief carvings. An absolutely gorgeous piece with it’s worn original paint, this is a most striking statement for a...

Category

20th Century French Console Tables

A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS
A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS

A LOUIS XIII STYLE DIAMOND POINT ARMOIRE WITH POCKET DOORS

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

The carved hardwood frieze with a raised center, steps down to a supporting body of two doors of high relief carving and inset panels; this upper body rests on a lower section of thr...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wardrobes and Armoires

French Art Nouveau Buffet a Deux Corps
French Art Nouveau Buffet a Deux Corps

French Art Nouveau Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Pasadena, CA

Typical fruit and vine relief carvings are on all four doors. The serving surface is perfect, without mark or stain.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Desk and Chair
Japanese Desk and Chair

Japanese Desk and Chair

Unavailable|$8,500

Japanese Desk and Chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Oriental Desk and Chair set of Rosewood. Extremely ornate carving of dragons and fanciful rendering of floral motifs in high relief carving.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Petit Mirror
Louis XVI Petit Mirror

Louis XVI Petit Mirror

Unavailable|$1,850

Louis XVI Petit Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror has paterae carved corners and floral relief carving around the bottom two. The mirror is crested by a swag of carved giltwood bellflowers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Octagonal Lift Top Work Table/ Game Table
Octagonal Lift Top Work Table/ Game Table

Octagonal Lift Top Work Table/ Game Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Octagonal central pedestal above a relief carving. Three legs carved at the knee and the toe with acanthus.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Flower Column Made of Mahogany, circa 1830-1850
Austrian Flower Column Made of Mahogany, circa 1830-1850

Austrian Flower Column Made of Mahogany, circa 1830-1850

Located in Senden, NRW

A pillar connects the upper part with the three curved feet. Unusual relief carvings decorate the flower column and give a high visual value.

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Edinburgh, GB

It all stands on a rococo style gilt base containing relief and open carvings, over neat carved cabriole feet.

Category

Antique 1880s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

6 Panel Qing Dynasty Folding Screen
6 Panel Qing Dynasty Folding Screen

6 Panel Qing Dynasty Folding Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

The detailed relief and pierced carvings of these screens are in perfect condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel
Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Located in Southfield, MI

Body of this vessel is replete with bas relief carvings depicting domestic life of the period.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Archaistic Wine Coolers

George II Carved Giltwood Mirror
George II Carved Giltwood Mirror

George II Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Edinburgh, GB

It has a small mirror separated by a gilded double beading above a large rectangular mirror and foliate Rococo style full relief carvings down the sides with flowers and fruit.

Category

Antique 18th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

SWEDISH EMPIRE GILT-WOOD & GREEN PAINTED TALL MIRROR
SWEDISH EMPIRE GILT-WOOD & GREEN PAINTED TALL MIRROR

SWEDISH EMPIRE GILT-WOOD & GREEN PAINTED TALL MIRROR

Located in San Francisco, CA

The boldly scaled, arched pediment with a richly carved anthemion border over a rounded arch enclosing a brown painted reserve with high relief carving of a lyre centered by cornucop...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Wall Mirrors

A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewelry Casket Box. Circa 1860
A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewelry Casket Box. Circa 1860

A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewelry Casket Box. Circa 1860

Located in London, GB

It is superbly detailed with flowers Leaves Cherubs and decorative strapwork cast with very deep relief carving to every surface of the exteriér .

Category

Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Carved Oak Sideboard
18th Century Carved Oak Sideboard

18th Century Carved Oak Sideboard

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A Renaissance style hand-carved oak sideboard with two drawers with carved pulls and carved foliate motif, that sit above a single removal panel depicting a relief carving with a cen...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets of red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors ornamented with glass and shell inlay, a gilt relief carving depicting scholars above ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Shell, Softwood

Rare Lockwood de Forest Aesthetic Movement Ahmadabad Carved Teak Frame
Rare Lockwood de Forest Aesthetic Movement Ahmadabad Carved Teak Frame

Rare Lockwood de Forest Aesthetic Movement Ahmadabad Carved Teak Frame

By Lockwood de Forest

Located in New York, NY

Exquisitely crafted frame with lap joint, applied outer moldings and crisp relief carving of undulating Indian ornamentation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

French Walnut Renaissance Revival Corner Cabinet, circa 1875
French Walnut Renaissance Revival Corner Cabinet, circa 1875

French Walnut Renaissance Revival Corner Cabinet, circa 1875

Located in Evergreen, CO

Crafted from walnut, the cabinet showcases relief carvings of foliage, flowers, and crests that are masterfully incorporated into the cabinet's design, creating a stunning appearance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Walnut Sideboard Chalk Painted Off White
Antique Walnut Sideboard Chalk Painted Off White

Antique Walnut Sideboard Chalk Painted Off White

By Lenoir Chair Company

Located in Pataskala, OH

Additionally, the sideboard has a low back rail with applied carvings, two center drawers with base relief carvings to the front and hand-cut dovetail joinery, and a single cabinet d...

Category

Early 20th Century American Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Tall Chinoiserie Lacquered Display Shelf Cabinet with Fretwork
Antique Tall Chinoiserie Lacquered Display Shelf Cabinet with Fretwork

Antique Tall Chinoiserie Lacquered Display Shelf Cabinet with Fretwork

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The tall display shelf cabinet is hand-painted with black lacquer and hand-carved with fretwork panels on either side of the top with open shelf spaces and relief-carving on the draw...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895
Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895

Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895

Located in Evergreen, CO

Standing just over eight feet tall, this magnificent Gothic hall stand makes an impressive statement with its beautiful carvings and rich, dark finish. It features high relief carvin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fabulous Pr. of 17th Century Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster
Fabulous Pr. of 17th Century Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster

Fabulous Pr. of 17th Century Carved Stone Heraldic Plaques of York and Lancaster

Located in Woodbury, CT

In overall good antique condition, with old iron repairs to the sides and a few cracks, they are completely solid and have a lovely antique patina with bits of moss. The bas relief c...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

African Bronze Benin Sculpture
African Bronze Benin Sculpture

African Bronze Benin Sculpture

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

The curved central form, possibly representing a ceremonial or ritualistic object, is adorned with relief carvings and textural contrasts. Dimensions: Height: 21 inches Width: 13 in...

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Edo Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Box signed Katsutoshi Koku, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Located in PARIS, FR

The metalwork, enhanced with takabori (relief carving) and inlays, reveals a play of textures and reflections that imbue the composition with a sense of depth and movement.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

Constructed of Elm (Yumu) having a wood plank top, two large drawers with a repeating pattern of hexagonal honeycomb flower blossoms and chased brass centre tab pulls, beneath the dr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Neo-Gothic Late Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround
Neo-Gothic Late Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround

Neo-Gothic Late Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

This exquisitely carved fire surround features high relief carvings in an Arts and Crafts meets neo-gothic style.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Mirror

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

Although Eastlake furniture is technically considered Victorian, being popular from 1870-1890, it breaks away from the excessive high relief carving, classical elements and numerous ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pier Mirrors and C...

Materials

Mahogany

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving
Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving

By Los Castillo, Arredondo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C Mexico had an important eruption of artistic creativity. Throughout this period, ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures

Large Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Boulder Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Large Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Boulder Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

Large Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Boulder Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

Located in London, GB

Notable for its deep relief carving and the craftsman’s clever manipulation of the stone to render a scene that complements the boulder’s natural shape and coloration, this piece rep...

Category

Antique 1720s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Grand Scale French Antique Limed Oak Chandelier, circa 1900
Grand Scale French Antique Limed Oak Chandelier, circa 1900

Grand Scale French Antique Limed Oak Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Bacchus, the god of wine, is pleasingly evoked here with the motifs of figures and grapes and what is appealing is the subtle nature of the decorative detail. The high relief carving...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

Inkstone with Landscape Motif
Inkstone with Landscape Motif

Inkstone with Landscape Motif

Located in Chicago, IL

It does honor to the Chinese tradition of panoramic and sacred landscape, but with deep relief carving and incredible detail. In addition to the dense mountain foliage, be sure to no...

Category

20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

20th Century Wall-Mount Bronze Elevator Indicator from the Medinah Athletic Club
20th Century Wall-Mount Bronze Elevator Indicator from the Medinah Athletic Club

20th Century Wall-Mount Bronze Elevator Indicator from the Medinah Athletic Club

Located in Chicago, IL

At the eighth floor, its Indiana limestone facade was decorated by three large relief carvings in ancient Assyrian style. Each frieze depicted a different scene in the order of const...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Hutch
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Hutch

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Hutch

Located in Evergreen, CO

This substantial, quarter sawn oak, hutch has seven shelves with upper glass display comprised of windowed glass panels, floral, leaves and shell carvings in the reliefs with simple ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

20th Century Six Dining Chairs with Leather
20th Century Six Dining Chairs with Leather

20th Century Six Dining Chairs with Leather

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The backrest is high and rectangular, decorated with carvings and reliefs, adding grandeur to the whole.

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

A luxurious Neo-Renaissance sideboard from the castle
A luxurious Neo-Renaissance sideboard from the castle

A luxurious Neo-Renaissance sideboard from the castle

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Capitals and Columns: The sideboard is further decorated with decorated columns with Corinthian capitals and various reliefs. Figural Carvings: Distinctive carvings of figures, which...

Category

Antique 1880s European Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A fine quality mahogany bookcase in Chinese Chippendale style with overall relief floral carving, This was made in England & dates from around 1800 period.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Wood Figure of a Man

Wood Figure of a Man

Unavailable|$525

Wood Figure of a Man

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Wood figure of a man in relief. Distress painting Carving in wood.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Grey Painted Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Grey Painted Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror

Grey Painted Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lovely French trumeau mirror ornamented with applied carving depicting rose garlands, garden tools and a hat, the whole bounded by egg and dart moulding and with low relief waterle...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends
18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends

18th Century Chinese Long Coffer with Everted Ends

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The superb altar coffer with a floating panel top, inserted within the rectangular frame ending with everyted flanges, five drawers decorated with relief carved floral and foliage ca...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Sopraporte
Sopraporte

Sopraporte

Unavailable

Sopraporte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two lateral putti flanking Napoleonic crest. Very beauful carving parcially half relief. 1806 Paris, France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Panels
19th Century Pair of Carved Panels

19th Century Pair of Carved Panels

Unavailable|$17,500 / set

19th Century Pair of Carved Panels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of early 19th century architectural panels with the traditional carved neoclassical relief .The central carving in each panel is different

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Empire Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, ca. 1860
Empire Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, ca. 1860

Empire Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, ca. 1860

Located in Mobile, AL

Painted pedestal base features lovely, delicate, but sturdy, carving and relief.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

19th Century, Chinese Lacquered Console Painting Table
19th Century, Chinese Lacquered Console Painting Table

19th Century, Chinese Lacquered Console Painting Table

Located in New York, NY

Chinese red lacquered painting table of soft wood construction with an unusual detailed relief skirt-carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardwa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Softwood

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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.