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Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Table, 17th-18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
. The table features a low waist and a shaped apron with a simple, low relief carving of a stylized
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Beograd, RS
backrest. The most distinctive feature is the intricate relief carving on the vertical back splats and
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Phoenix Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
studio pottery plate. Masterfully hand-crafted from heavy stoneware, the piece features a low-relief
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
showcase deep relief carvings arranged in a symmetrical cross-form composition — a signature Kjærnulf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Veranda Chair, Ceylonese, Teak, Ornate Seat, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fruiting vines Foliate decor plentiful, with striking relief carvings abundant across each surface Seat
Category

Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
relief carving, featuring Buddhist and stylised Dragon motifs Folds neatly flat for ease of storage and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Late Victorian Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1920 s Pair of English Jacobean Revival Style Carved Golden Oak Wainscot Chairs
By Liberty Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
richly grained golden oak with excellent joinery and deep relief carving, offering a commanding presence
Category

Vintage 1920s Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Mahogany Irish Games Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
with ornate relief carving at the knees and terminate in lifelike ball-and-claw feet. The extreme
Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Renaissance Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
for the two center cabinet doors. Each has been lavished with relief carvings of a neoclassical
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rustic Indian Low Wooden Chair with Rope Seat and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
backrest, characterized by missing segments, frames the low-relief carvings of two majestic elephants on
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Modern Indian Custom Rug in Tonal Grays – Floral Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
with tonal relief carving, adding dimensional depth and a sense of quiet drama. Ornamental scrolls and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Three-Panel Carved Bleached Hardwood Bird Floral Screen, Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-relief carvings that bring depth and dimension to any space. Joined by brass piano hinges, the panels
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
and to the sides. A stunning piece of deep relief carving in the Baroque style, this ciel de lit is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bed Coronas

Materials

Wire

Antique Carved Armchair, French, Show Frame, Fauteuil Chair, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
back rest enhanced with a striking carved cresting rail Superb relief carvings adorn the frame edge
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Cast-Bronze Table Lamps with Green Grass Cloth Shades
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Austin, TX
-- a teal blue-green color with black undertones apparent along the edges of the bas-relief carvings
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Landscape Tapestry Probably Beauvais, circa 1750 7 3 x 9 3
Located in New York, NY
l’oeil gilt picture frame with corner bosses and low relief “carving”. The weave is quite Fine and is
Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
relief carvings, displaying a demi-lune motif across the apron line Classic field panels decorated with
Category

Antique Early 1700s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Period Louis XVI French Painted Overdoor or Headboard, circa 1790
Located in Dallas, TX
molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Henri II Neoclassical Walnut Marble Top Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
faces define the main facade, fitted with two drawers lavished with relief carvings of stylized foliates
Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Horn Snuff Box with Hunting Scene Early 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
crafted from polished horn, featuring intricate relief carvings of two deer set against a dark, textured
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Antler

Console Cabinet in Carved Elm with Turned Legs and Iron Latch, Spain, 1940s
By BIOSCA
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
. The cabinet’s use of relief carving and traditional joinery bespeaks its artisanal lineage, while its
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Six High-Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
with subtle relief carvings—each unique—adding a tactile rhythm to the otherwise monolithic profiles
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Catalan Carved Walnut Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
woodworking traditions. Defined by its bold geometric relief carvings and intricate iron hardware, the piece
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Veranda Bench, Ceylon, Teak, 3 Seat, Ornate Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rail, three sitting prominently atop a shaped pediment Foliate decor plentiful, with striking relief
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Benches

Materials

Teak

French Rustic Cupboard, 18th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
deliberate—bold geometric relief carvings adorn the four cabinet doors, their diamond motifs a subtle nod to
Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
relief carvings and stacked elements that create a striking sense of rhythm and depth. The tabletop
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Period Baroque Kas Wardrobe Cabinet with Rich Carved Wood Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-sized Swedish 18th century period Baroque "Kas" or "kast" cabinet with low relief carvings
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Snuff Bottle Lotus mid century
Located in Richmond, CA
adorned with relief carvings of lotus leaves, a motif rich in symbolism in Chinese culture. The lotus is
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
on a curvacious scalloped base with ornate relief carvings to the front and sides. Provenance
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Antique Russian Abramtsevo Vase Hand Wood Carving Painting by Boehm
Located in Sweden, SE
carving was formed, successful combinations of flat-relief carving with geometric carving were found, the
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
rosettes in framed panels appears an oval full relief carving of two cherubs engaged in the grape harvest
Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
relief carvings exhibiting artistic influences derived from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Paint

19th Century Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Breadbox
Located in Dallas, TX
French scroll work, lavished with relief carvings depicting wildflowers, wheat, and a Romanesque urn
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s
By Thomas Defour
Located in Hellouw, NL
evokes the spirit of the iconic ‘Torino’ series by Belgian designer Frans Defour. With its deep relief
Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

19th Century Baroque Carved Oak Cathedral Chapel Chairs Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
The baroque styling is revealed in the high relief carving of these cathedral chapel chairs. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Benches

Materials

Oak

Chinese Hardwood Carved Giltwood Mirrored Back Hanging Display Shelf 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the piece with a harmonious aesthetic. On either side, two smaller square gilded relief carvings add
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Fine Antique Carved Cabinet Chest of Drawers Chinese Altar Temple Commode 18th C
Located in London, GB
of drawers has extremely rare and showstopping raised-relief carvings to the eight drawers. This
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
caramel hues Decorative relief carvings to the upper and lower apron, adding further visual appeal
Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Oak Sgabello Chairs Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
movement and mythic charm. The craftsmanship is deep and precise, with high relief carving that catches the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Fretwork Screen with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
scrolling foliage pierced in the upper section and objects carved in low-relief at the bottom. Indulge in
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English Oak, Gothic Revival Seat, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Crest rail relief carving over a square back rest with panel finish Striking arms with serpentine form
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
scrolled design for the apron below is festooned with complementary bas relief carvings of wildflowers and
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
handles above two doors with bas relief carvings of trophy game birds. The two intricately detailed doors
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Morning Room Cabinet, English, Country House, Cupboard, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, adorned with relief carvings Generously sized interiors in clean, original order Door dressed with a a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Billiard Scoreboard Cabinet, English, Oak, Decorative, Pool, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
backplates Decorative relief carvings adorn the crown moulding and cabinet base Raised upon three square
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
-relief carving and Gothic revival forms endured into the mid-20th century through regional workshops
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Polychromed Gondola Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
showcases high-relief carving and vibrant polychrome decoration, making it both a functional seat and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
carving on all four lower cabinet doors is remarkably artistic, with relief carvings adorning the entire
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Center Table
Located in Forney, TX
foliate relief carvings, rising on elegantly curved cabriole legs, ending in carved whorl feet. The top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
Located in Forney, TX
scenes, and floral decoration lacquered and in raised relief carvings throughout. Venice / Veneto
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
delicately carved leaves, the hinged lid features a high-relief carving of acorns, prominently displaying
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Correspondence Cabinet, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
lower doors catch the eye with striking Art Nouveau relief carvings The sideboard raised upon a plinth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental Chinese Stone Spirit Way Tigers, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
low relief carvings of flame-like stripes. Strong yet cautious, the tigers stand forever in mirrored
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Carved Walnut High Back Chairs, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Almelo, NL
, elegantly curved back and sweeping armrests, all meticulously adorned with deep-relief carvings. Ornamental
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
relief carvings are highly detailed, with textured fur, feathers, and foliage enhancing the three
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, which includes an elegant relief carving, adding depth and grandeur to the piece. The large mirror pane
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rooster on an Ornamental Drum – from Audsley’s Decorative Masterpieces, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
a decorative drum featuring detailed relief carvings of birds and swirling clouds. The drum rests on
Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

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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.