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18th Century Pair Of Bleached Cherry Neoclassical Commodes
Located in Carmine, TX
relief carving. Overall this a a beautiful pair of commodes, with gorgeous character and fantastic color
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Cherry

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Ebonized Octagonal Hardwood Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
removable top securely fits to the base and features elaborate relief carving of the same theme. These
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Buffets
Located in Dallas, TX
neoclassical architecture and embellishment, with raised relief carvings of a basket bursting with flowers on
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Antique Carved Wall Panel, Victorian, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Desirable color and aged patina Well executed deep relief carving Complete except for a couple of minor
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Renaissance Bar in Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Corinthian corbels flanking the stylized Renaissance relief carvings on the door panels on both back and bar
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Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Marble-Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
for ease of access, it features exquisite full relief carvings of musical instruments, ribbon and
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Painted Carved Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
whimsical oil painting is encircled with low relief carving and topped with a tied ribbon. Done in organic
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Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Settee Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tasteful floral bouquets in the crest, a squared relief carving in the aprons and inset rosettes in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Belle Époque Desert Cupboard in Mahogany with Carved Birds of Paradise
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
relief carvings of birds of paradise on turned columns and bottom door panels, as well as the original
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
a framework for the bold relief carvings of fish and fowl. Foliate scrolls and lion's head pulls on
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Bow-Front Dresser, French, Walnut, Provincial, Sideboard, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
doors Corners finished with fanned relief carvings Each door dressed with long, brass escutcheons
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Colonial Revival Richly Carved Bureau and Chair - 1930-1940
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
cohesive and historically resonant ensemble. The turned spindles and relief carvings reflect the influence
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Vintage 1930s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1960s French Brutalist Oak Sideboard in Alpine Style
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, London
eclectic interiors. The central cabinet doors showcase deep square relief carvings—classic of the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rare 16th Century Architectural Stone Capital from France
Located in Dallas, TX
cross on the roof flanked by deeply carved angels. Behind this is another gros relief carving which is
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Demi-Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance and functionality of its larger cousins, only on a smaller scale! Because both relief carvings
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Late Qing Large Jumu Armchairs
Located in Singapore, SG
elegant, and the relief carvings on the back and front of seat are very well done, the circular shapes of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Elm

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Onyx Top Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
create the casework, with special attention paid to the bas relief carvings in the classical theme on the
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Onyx

French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Antique Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. It enjoys the typical carvings of the period, the crest rocaille with relief carvings of the solid
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Paint

Large Victorian, English, Antique Wardrobe, Compactum in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
quality craftsmanship with finely executed dovetails Dark stained mahogany with deep relief carving
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Carved Corner Cabinet Cupboard Quality Edwardian Oriental, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
through foliate carved side rails flanking the central door A Fine header, displaying deep relief carving
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Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Located in London, GB
raised up on a malachite pedestal. The relief carving on all three of the vases focuses on the theme of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Antique Refectory Table, Low Work Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
slightly lower than normal height. The deep relief carving to the legs display rosettes to the lower
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Yellow Alep Breccia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
opening is scalloped at the upper angles. The flat panel relief carvings on the lintel above both legs are
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Eastlake Ebonized Giltwood And Faux Marble Frame Mirror With Incised Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
geometric ornaments, spindles, low relief carvings, and incised lines were designed for simplicity
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carved Black Forest Walnut Mirror with Vines and Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
, evoking the organic movement of climbing plants. At the crest, a high-relief carving of grape leaves and
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
Located in London, GB
, maple veneered drawers and lots of pigeon holes. There are plenty of relief carvings all-over the
Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A late 19th or early 20th C Carved Jade Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
from China's ancient past. The form is accentuated with low relief carvings of small repetitive cones
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilded Wood Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Catania, Sicilia
delicate decorative elements as relief carvings The mirror's proportions are very nice with a harmonious
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Danville, CA
each side of the front door. The case is made of solid hardwood with high relief carvings. The time
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Autumnal Landscape Vase by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
through the mist above the ground. The glass, which has relief carving of trees all around it, is adorned
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Fine Carved White Painted Decorated Italian Console With Figural Masks
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
architectural base. The central shield cartouche and highly detailed relief carvings embody the opulence of
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Georgian Walnut Antique Pier Wall Mirror, circa 1850s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the relief carvings of the mirror molding. On either side are pierced carvings of grapes on vines
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Onyx Top Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
picked to create the casework, with special attention paid to the bas relief carvings in the classical
Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Onyx

Swiveling Mirror, Empire, France, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
decorated with relief carvings; a border with phytomorphic motifs and in the central part two friezes of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Vines and Diamond Glass Inset, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
relief carving and decorative texture. The frame is composed of multiple layers of finely chip-carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Oak Renaissance Hunt Secretary, Circa 1860 s.
Located in Dallas, TX
-relief carvings of harvested game and fish adorn the cabinet doors in remarkably lifelike detail and are
Category

Antique 1860s French Renaissance Revival Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
features a field panel decorated with modest relief carvings of bamboo and floral detail, perhaps cherry
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Country French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
solid wooden case accented by foliate scroll flourish relief carvings, fitted with two dovetail joined
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Oak Buffet de Chasse or Hunting Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
buffet features carved gadrooning on the top edge above two carved drawers over two doors with bas relief
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Gilded Boiserie Door Topper
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, including scrolling acanthus leaves, floral garlands, and a central medallion motif. The high-relief carving
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pair of Circa 1850 Carved and Painted Walnut Portrait Panels from Spain
Located in Dallas, TX
bouquets. Due to the low-relief carvings on the front, the panels are quite thin (1 ½ inches). One panel
Category

Antique 1850s Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Walnut, Paint

50" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
carved column on each side of the front door. The case is made of solid hardwood with high relief
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
This Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures was made around
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Oak Kitchen Display Dresser Cabinet English Art Deco Period Mid-20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ecclesiastical relief carving, open to reveal a clean interior with full width shelf Attractive oak showing
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mirrors in Red Brown Cherrywood Gilt, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
allegorical figure depiction in gilded relief carving. Fantastic condition and Patina also of the original
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Cherry, Fruitwood

6 6 Tall Antique Privacy Screen, French Walnut, Glass, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
(4.25'') Decorated with appealing scrolled leaf relief carvings Silk cotton upholstery with deep
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Vintage Carved Linen Chest, Oriental, Teak, Camphor, Trunk, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the relief carving, adorning all corners of the trunk Carved foliate and leaf decor in distinctive
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Art Nouveau Ebonized Oak Worn Leather Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
naturalism. Relief carvings in large solid blocks of oak on the upper drawers of the pedestal depict
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique French Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Hunting Buffet de Chasse
Located in Birmingham, AL
two doors with bas relief carvings of French hunting dogs, probably Griffon Nivernais. The two
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Kitchen Dresser, English, Oak, Mid-20th Century Victorian Gothic Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with ecclesiastical relief carving, open to reveal a clean interior with full width shelf Attractive
Category

Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Dressers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Bellamy Eagle with Shield
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
glass bead eye, this stylized eagle is an interesting work of folk art. The relief carving is styled
Category

20th Century American Federal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
relief carvings, quality hand-cut dovetail joinery, rising on distinctive spiraling solomonic barley
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Sideboard Buffet, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
simple form with wild berry relief carving and repeated arch detail. Both the field panels and drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Birmingham, AL
greenish-gray patinated frame, adorned with neoclassical relief carvings, speaks to the attention to detail
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Napoleon III Ebonized Antique Side Chairs with Paisley Covering
Located in Shippensburg, PA
framing and raised-relief carvings of anthemions flanking a single rosette. Both seat and seat back are
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 3 Tier Music Stand, English, Whatnot, Articulated Lectern, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
eye-catching tulip flowerhead relief carvings Useful drawer for retaining sheet music, dressed with a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Music Stands

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs. It is adorned with delicate bas relief carving of trailing flowers across the front of the lintel
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

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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.