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A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin
A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

Located in New York, NY

Long ornamental extensions descend beside the ears, while the reverse is carefully carved with layered hair, ribbons, and a broad folded section at the back of the neck.

Category

Antique 1730s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry

Located in Jaipur, IN

For structural strength and integrity, the reverse side of the carved gemstone is securely backed with premium 925 sterling silver.

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Shell Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Shell Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Shell Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant

Located in Jaipur, IN

For structural strength and integrity, the reverse side of the carved gemstone is securely backed with premium 925 sterling silver.

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Jewelry
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Jewelry

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Jewelry

Located in Jaipur, IN

For structural strength and integrity, the reverse side of the carved gemstone is securely backed with premium 925 sterling silver.

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table
A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table

A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

It is likely that the present table was originally conceived as a side table, as with the Roxburghe piece, but was then carved on the reverse to turn it in to a centre table which wa...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Marble

George IV Rosewood Bookcase
George IV Rosewood Bookcase

George IV Rosewood Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top over a drawer above two shelves flanked by leaf carved reverse S scrolled supports. Plinth base.

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving
Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving

Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The whiskers and eyebrows are made from wild boar bristles, while the fangs are also crafted from boar tusk, adding a striking sense of realism and enhancing the mask’s sculptural qu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Peking Glass Vase, with Cameo Scenic Overlay and Bai Fu Inscription
Vintage Peking Glass Vase, with Cameo Scenic Overlay and Bai Fu Inscription

Vintage Peking Glass Vase, with Cameo Scenic Overlay and Bai Fu Inscription

Located in Bochum, NRW

On the reverse, the carved phrase 百福 (bai fu) - literally “a hundred blessings” - adds a layer of symbolic richness.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Armenian Alphabet by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Compact
Armenian Alphabet by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Compact

Armenian Alphabet by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Compact

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

Line Vautrin was inspired by the Armenian alphabet to create this very pretty compact whose lid and reverse are entirely carved with the characters of this alphabet.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

18k blue mother of pearl classical lady cameo ring
18k blue mother of pearl classical lady cameo ring

18k blue mother of pearl classical lady cameo ring

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K brushed gold cameo ring hand carved on reverse crystal backed with motor of pearl and diamond band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Hetian White Jade Boy & Girl Lotus Leaf Motif Pendant
Hetian White Jade Boy & Girl Lotus Leaf Motif Pendant

Hetian White Jade Boy & Girl Lotus Leaf Motif Pendant

By Artistian Made

Located in San Diego, CA

The reverse side features a delicately carved lotus leaf, while the bottom section displays a three-section lotus root, a revered motif in Chinese art.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Located in New York, NY

The crest has a tulip flower in the center with a crescent moon and sun on either side of the flower. The carved crest is absolutely exquisite. The swivel locket is also carved on ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.
Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.

Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Antique English bubble glass paper weight or paper press, with intaglio of the head of a Jack Russel dog, carved and painted reverse, Essex crystal style links.

Category

Early 20th Century British Other Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree

Located in New York, NY

The rock crystal has a starburst design carved onto the reverse of the crystal creating the wonderful radiating effect of the crystal.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold
Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

The image of the dog is hand carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog
Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

Victorian Bulldog Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace Bulldog

Located in New York, NY

The image of the bulldog dog is hand carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Brighton Pavilion Stools
Brighton Pavilion Stools

Brighton Pavilion Stools

Located in Banbury, GB

Stylised Greek key frieze and reverse gothic arch on carved scroll feet. The inside of the gothic arch in an aged white gold leaf.

Category

2010s English Stools

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Asian Chinese 'Qing Dynasty Century' Four Panel Polychromed and Lacquered Screen
Asian Chinese 'Qing Dynasty Century' Four Panel Polychromed and Lacquered Screen

Asian Chinese 'Qing Dynasty Century' Four Panel Polychromed and Lacquered Screen

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (Qing dynasty century) four panel polychromed and lacquered screen with carved figures and scenes in a carved relief frame, reverse lacquered (restorations).  

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Very Fine Early 19th Century Regency Sofa Table
Very Fine Early 19th Century Regency Sofa Table

Very Fine Early 19th Century Regency Sofa Table

Located in Dublin, IE

Supported on elegant, slender reverse tapering pair of finely carved ring turned, column end supports, conjoined with ring turned stretcher, above reeded sabre leg with fabulous scro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s

By AB Markaryd

Located in The Hague, NL

This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be installed as a wall mirror (hanging wire is installed on the reverse). The sculptural, carved f...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel
Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel

Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This large fossil panel displays an ancient Orthoceras, fossilised over millions of years, with a polished face and naturally carved reverse. It’s scale and quality make an excellent...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch
Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch

Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Cat is hand carved and reverse painted with highlights on ears and polka dot bow tie.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 18K Gold Rock Crystal Royal Highland Yacht Club Intaglio Stick Pin
Antique 18K Gold Rock Crystal Royal Highland Yacht Club Intaglio Stick Pin

Antique 18K Gold Rock Crystal Royal Highland Yacht Club Intaglio Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This stick pin features a circular, domed cabochon of rock crystal (colourless quartz) which has been carved and reversed painted with the burgee of the Royal Highland Yacht Club.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner
19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner

19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mehz in the lower left, and bearing an old Philadelphia label on the reverse. The painting and carved gesso frame remain in very good condition, but do show its age.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Captivating William & Mary period chest meets bespoke Victorian stand Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality antique oak presents fine grain interest a...

Category

Antique 1690s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese
Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese

Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Jade vase and cover, Chinese of rectangular section, the waisted neck flanked by a pair of mythical beast handles with loose rings, carved to the front side with mythical masks an...

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Jade

Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch

Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Perhaps they are symbolic of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD

Located in London, GB

Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.00 carats, to a smooth oval bezel leading to a solid...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K

Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K

Located in Baltimore, MD

Keep your lovely furry companion with you all day. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a three-dimension trompe l'oeil effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

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Find many varieties of an authentic reverse carved available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every reverse carved was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a reverse carved, we have 1639 options in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the reverse carved you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reverse carved, designed in the mid-century modern, Victorian or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made reverse carved over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Martinon, Alfred Dunhill and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Carved?

Prices for a reverse carved can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $421,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,501.