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19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase

Located in Birmingham, AL

The lower buffet cabinet features two carved drawers adorned with carved branch handles above two doors with bas relief carvings of trophy game birds. The two intricately detailed do...

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Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Morning Room Cabinet, English, Country House, Cupboard, Victorian
Large Antique Morning Room Cabinet, English, Country House, Cupboard, Victorian

Large Antique Morning Room Cabinet, English, Country House, Cupboard, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fine craftsmanship and unusual in this proportion and style Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout the cabinet Rich c...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Spanish Colonial Revival Coffee Table, Cusco, Peru — circa 1940
Spanish Colonial Revival Coffee Table, Cusco, Peru — circa 1940

Spanish Colonial Revival Coffee Table, Cusco, Peru — circa 1940

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

These powerful supports anchor the piece visually and structurally, while the apron is enriched with continuous low-relief carving, featuring scrolling vegetal patterns and a central...

Category

Vintage 1930s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Though unsigned, the twin cabinets likely hail from Northern Spain—possibly Aragon or Navarre—where high-relief carving and Gothic revival forms endured into the mid-20th century thr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved & Polychromed Gondola Settee
19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved & Polychromed Gondola Settee

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved & Polychromed Gondola Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Compact yet richly detailed, this diminutive settee showcases high-relief carving and vibrant polychrome decoration, making it both a functional seat and a striking decorative piece.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

Each drawer front carries an intricate low-relief carving — an abstracted interlocking motif of considerable sculptural depth — set against the open grain of the oak and punctuated b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Center Table
Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Center Table

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Center Table

Located in Forney, TX

Hand-crafted in France, circa 1820, carved solid walnut, in elegant Louis XV taste, having a shaped top with molded serpentine edge, atop a scalloped apron with intricate foliate rel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair

Located in Forney, TX

Perfectly imperfect, having a charming flawed beauty that makes it easy to find wisdom in natural simplicity, with warm, mellow coloring, garished in fanciful Asian figurals, landsca...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Correspondence Cabinet, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Correspondence Cabinet, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Correspondence Cabinet, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Of excellent proportion and graced with Art Nouveau taste Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

While the main body of the box is adorned with delicately carved leaves, the hinged lid features a high-relief carving of acorns, prominently displaying their hidden meaning.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4

Located in Dallas, TX

The craftsmanship highlights the bird’s plumage, creating a lifelike texture. The relief carvings are highly detailed, with textured fur, feathers, and foliage enhancing the three-di...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak
Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Renaissance Raised Buffet in Carved Oak makes a powerful statement with its impressive scale, deep relief carving, and rich architectural presence.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The stone tigers are carved in a simplified style common of later Chinese statuary, with abstracted forms and minimal surface decoration, save for low relief carvings of flame-like s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Almelo, NL

Each chair features a high, elegantly curved back and sweeping armrests, all meticulously adorned with deep-relief carvings. Ornamental floral and foliate motifs span across the side...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rooster on an Ornamental Drum – from Audsley’s Decorative Masterpieces, 1884
Rooster on an Ornamental Drum – from Audsley’s Decorative Masterpieces, 1884

Rooster on an Ornamental Drum – from Audsley’s Decorative Masterpieces, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition showcases the finely sculpted rooster with its elegantly textured plumage, poised atop a decorative drum featuring detailed relief carvings of birds and swirling clou...

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase
“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase

“Rococo / Régence period” Secretary Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

Masterfully executed, the façade is enveloped in deep, high-relief carving—cascading scrollwork, floral ornament, and richly modeled details that create a sense of movement across th...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th-Century English Carved Oak Panels with Mystic Dolphins
Pair of 18th-Century English Carved Oak Panels with Mystic Dolphins

Pair of 18th-Century English Carved Oak Panels with Mystic Dolphins

Located in Lincoln, GB

The quality of the joinery and depth of the relief carving showcase the remarkable craftsmanship of English woodworkers of the period.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Provincial Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Provincial Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Provincial Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Forney, TX

Highlighting restraint and dignity, having a shaped back, incised with foliate scrolls and intricate relief carvings, plank seat with molded edge, rising on stretcher-joined carved b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Nine-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Nine-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Nine-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The case is constructed with a rich walnut-toned finish, providing a warm backdrop for the elaborate relief carvings that decorate the drawer fronts.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plastic

Scandinavian Farmhouse Butter Bucket, Hand-crafted, Gudbrandsdalen Folk Art
Scandinavian Farmhouse Butter Bucket, Hand-crafted, Gudbrandsdalen Folk Art

Scandinavian Farmhouse Butter Bucket, Hand-crafted, Gudbrandsdalen Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Its exceptional state of preservation and masterful execution place it firmly in the realm of museum-quality collectibles. --Exquisite Artisan Carving Crafted from premium oak, the ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Bentwood, Oak

19th-Century French Hand-Carved Oak Bonnetière
19th-Century French Hand-Carved Oak Bonnetière

19th-Century French Hand-Carved Oak Bonnetière

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Handcrafted using traditional ébénisterie techniques, this piece was shaped with precision tools such as gouges, chisels, and hand planes, each mark a testament to the artisan’s meti...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Custom Floral Wool Rug "Orchids"  Luxury 3D Mosaic Border Green & Pink Carpet
Custom Floral Wool Rug "Orchids"  Luxury 3D Mosaic Border Green & Pink Carpet

Custom Floral Wool Rug "Orchids" Luxury 3D Mosaic Border Green & Pink Carpet

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Technique: Hand-tufted, Loop & Cut pile, 3D relief carving. Quality: 25 years of Alexander’s Collection legacy; premium durability.

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Louis XIII Ebony Carved Tondos, Early 17th Century, France
Pair of Louis XIII Ebony Carved Tondos, Early 17th Century, France

Pair of Louis XIII Ebony Carved Tondos, Early 17th Century, France

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The subject-matter of these bas-relief carvings was inspired by prints with religious, mythological or literary subjects and naturalistic engraved motifs.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier

A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The body of the chandelier is decorated with relief carvings of winged figures, each angel holding either a trumpet or a shield, positioned between tall torchères and fluted architec...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Custom Large Bar Height Farmhouse Modern Round Dining Table by Paradigm
Custom Large Bar Height Farmhouse Modern Round Dining Table by Paradigm

Custom Large Bar Height Farmhouse Modern Round Dining Table by Paradigm

Located in Forney, TX

The rare, one-of-a-kind masterpiece handmade in Brownsburg, Indiana (United States), early 21st century, featuring hand-crafted excellent quality craftsmanship and solid wooden const...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'
Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Around the turn of the millennium, Han tomb architectural styles morphed from pits into multi-chambered underground dwellings, often with elaborate carvings and wall paintings. Many ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Gesso Medallions of Saints Peter & Paul in Gilded Oval Frames with Silk Panels
Gesso Medallions of Saints Peter & Paul in Gilded Oval Frames with Silk Panels

Gesso Medallions of Saints Peter & Paul in Gilded Oval Frames with Silk Panels

Located in Firenze, IT

Stylistically, the design reflects the enduring influence of Neoclassical portraiture, combined with a sculptural richness reminiscent of Baroque relief carving. The treatment of hai...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Dogon Door with Carved Details, Mali Early 20th Century
Dogon Door with Carved Details, Mali Early 20th Century

Dogon Door with Carved Details, Mali Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Many of these doors featured beautiful relief carvings, like the carvings present on this piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Bellamy Eagle with Shield
Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Bellamy Eagle with Shield

Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Bellamy Eagle with Shield

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

With carved detailed feathers and a dramatic expression, this stylized eagle is an interesting work of art. The relief carving is styled after the earlier work of John Bellamy, a wel...

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Horse Tableau - Wall Hanging
Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Horse Tableau - Wall Hanging

Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Horse Tableau - Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This piece is truly one-of-a-kind. The deep relief carving brings the powerful imagery of the horses to life, creating a dynamic and visually engaging artwork.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench
French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench

French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Gilding with wear and oxidization throughout, a nice overall patina, some light chipping that exposes the underlying gesso. Several relief carvings on the "backs" (facing the sitter)...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys
Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys

Japanese Sumida-Gawa sculpture of a man distributing peaches to its monkeys

Located in PARIS, FR

The ceramics are characterized by stoneware of rather heavy aspect, a very shiny glaze and most of the time, applied decorations in relief. It is decorated using the taka-uki-bori ("...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

1930s Tuscan-Style Spanish Solid Walnut Buffet
1930s Tuscan-Style Spanish Solid Walnut Buffet

1930s Tuscan-Style Spanish Solid Walnut Buffet

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Rooted in Spanish Revival architecture, this buffet takes inspiration from the grand interiors of 17th-century Andalusian and Catalan homes, where dark, monolithic woodwork was an es...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pre-Columbian Honduran Marble Bowl
Pre-Columbian Honduran Marble Bowl

Pre-Columbian Honduran Marble Bowl

Located in New Orleans, LA

With its alluring fluid flow of relief carvings around the entirety of its form, it exemplifies the remarkable ability of the ancient craftsmen.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief
Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculpted in sunk relief, this superb sandstone carving features a pharaoh facing right, wearing a broad collar and either the Red Crown or Double Crown fronted by a uraeus.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Carved Boxwood Tobacco Box – Louis XV Period, 18th Century, Architectural Scene
Carved Boxwood Tobacco Box – Louis XV Period, 18th Century, Architectural Scene

Carved Boxwood Tobacco Box – Louis XV Period, 18th Century, Architectural Scene

Located in Bilzen, BE

This masterful piece exemplifies the refined Rococo aesthetic of the era and is distinguished by its intricately carved religious architectural scene on the domed lid—possibly repres...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th c Pair French Louis XV Yellow Carved Giltwood Armchairs
19th c Pair French Louis XV Yellow Carved Giltwood Armchairs

19th c Pair French Louis XV Yellow Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The sweeping lines continue down to the pierced, curvilinear aprons, showcasing deep-relief carvings of central floral medallions flanked by delicate C-scrolls.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Giltwood, Walnut

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

Historically, reliefs have been made by carving away at natural materials.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

Historically, reliefs have been made by carving away at natural materials.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plywood

17th/18th C. Italian Pietra Dura Ebony Casket with Ormolu Mounts, Ducal Workshop
17th/18th C. Italian Pietra Dura Ebony Casket with Ormolu Mounts, Ducal Workshop

17th/18th C. Italian Pietra Dura Ebony Casket with Ormolu Mounts, Ducal Workshop

Located in New York, NY

These mounts are cast as grotesque masks with pronounced brows, deep set eyes, and a long stylized beard, beneath which the mounts continue downward into relief carvings of fruit clu...

Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Amethyst, Bronze

A Large Rafael Contreras Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque
A Large Rafael Contreras Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque

A Large Rafael Contreras Spanish Alhambra Architectural Model Plaque

Located in Long Island City, NY

Measuring an impressive size, the plaque commands attention with its intricate relief carvings and three-dimensional representation of the palace.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet
16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet

16th Century Renaissance Two-Bodied Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cabinet-makers use ornaments such as curved fluted or plain columns, feather quills, roses or winged putti heads. High-relief carving becomes more scarce and compositions lighter.

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

By Jean-Valentin Morel

Located in London, GB

This bowl is decorated with relief carvings of acanthus leaves, and is fitted, along its mouth, with a silver-gilt band.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Vases

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver

Vintage French Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage French Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage French Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Crafted with a dense and luxurious wool pile, the rug reveals the characteristic high-relief carving typical of French Deco weaving. This sculptural surface enhances the sense of dep...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ancient Western Asia and Persia Costume Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Ancient Western Asia and Persia Costume Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900

Ancient Western Asia and Persia Costume Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

The monochrome companion plate illustrates additional figures, decorative motifs, relief carvings, and characteristic hairstyles, items of dress, and weaponry from Assyria, Anatolia,...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode
Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

The entire front surface is covered in rich, multi-layered high-relief carvings, displaying incredible depth, dramatic texture, and a warm, lustrous original patina.

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan

Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Some of work from his studio also features fine low relief carving in combination with underglaze paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede

Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural oakwood and Nordic pine base as well as the drawer with low relief carving with dovetails. A Minimalist style for Minimalist houses.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian Walnut Chairs with Leather, Milan, Circa 1750
Set of Four Italian Walnut Chairs with Leather, Milan, Circa 1750

Set of Four Italian Walnut Chairs with Leather, Milan, Circa 1750

Located in Milano, IT

The four walnut chairs have a mixtilinear structure adorned with rocaille relief carvings; the legs are shaped and end with a curl.

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Around the turn of the millennium, Han tomb architectural styles morphed from pits into multi-chambered underground dwellings, often with elaborate carvings and wall paintings. Many ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Cast Concrete Relief Pedestals - A Pair
Vintage Cast Concrete Relief Pedestals - A Pair

Vintage Cast Concrete Relief Pedestals - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Masterfully crafted from substantial cast concrete, each column features intricate, high-relief foliate and botanical carvings that wrap around the squared body.

Category

Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Concrete

A Rare Pair of 18th Century English Painted Jardinière Stands/Pedestals
A Rare Pair of 18th Century English Painted Jardinière Stands/Pedestals

A Rare Pair of 18th Century English Painted Jardinière Stands/Pedestals

Located in New York, NY

These figures are integrated into the structure of the rim and provide focal points at each of the three leg junctures. The relief carving is emphasized with painted accents in muted...

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Antique 1780s English Adam Style Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art
Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The material used is something like beech wood, and the wood is decorated with fine relief carvings. This woodblock was actually used at Horaiji Temple, an ancient temple of the Goc...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Beech

1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway
1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway

1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

**A Visual Symphony of Carved Wildlife** This exceptional stool is adorned with a captivating array of relief carvings depicting a menagerie of animals and birds, each rendered wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch, Pine

18th Century Italian Armchairs, Impressed Leather, Rocaille Design
18th Century Italian Armchairs, Impressed Leather, Rocaille Design

18th Century Italian Armchairs, Impressed Leather, Rocaille Design

Located in Milano, IT

The two walnut armchairs have a mixtilinear layout decorated with rocaille relief carvings, some of which are highlighted in gold; the legs are shaped and end in a curl.

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s
Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s

Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The gilding is applied with delicacy and precision, enhancing the sculptural detail without overwhelming the cabinet’s form. These relief carvings, likely hand-executed, reflect the ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats
Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats

Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats

By Charles Rohlfs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The frames appear to be crafted from a dense hardwood, likely oak, finished in a deep and dark warm patina that accentuates the relief carving and emphasizes age and authenticity.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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.