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18c Spanish Antique Catalonia Wood Coat of Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
with pronounced relief and expressive detail. The carving retains a wonderful sense of movement and
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Victorian Giltwood Mirror after a Design by William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, decorated with both high relief and shallow carving, the broken pediment comprising a central cartouche
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique English Oak Jacobean Revival Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
jewellery shaped carvings in high relief run across the top.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Oak
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor
s Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small and easily transportable model slabs, to carve or practice carving relief sculptures. These models
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Architectural Panel Featuring Bird Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
surrounded by stylized foliage, rendered in deep relief. The carving showcases layered feathers, textured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
relief.
Scrollwork carvings accent the apron and a finely beaded edge outlines the desk's paneled front
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Wilton Armetale "Wyland" Signed Wine Bottle Coaster, Circa 1970s
By Robert Wyland
Located in San Diego, CA
protecting tabletops. The coaster features detailed relief sealife carvings that Wyland is know for including
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Small Antique Jardiniere Stand, Oriental, Marble, Wine, Lamp Table, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, enriched with relief foliate carving
Ideal for displaying a favourite plant, lamp, or decorative object
A
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Edwardian Carved Side Table 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
finish that enhances the relief of the carving
Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
We
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
ArtLarge Italian Art Nouveau Mirror in Carved Walnut with Floral Motifs
Located in Milano, IT
totemic presence. These uprights are animated by a continuous low-relief vegetal carving that guides the
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Pair of Italian Liberty, Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Mirrors
Located in Milano, IT
to medium relief. The carving is confident yet lyrical, allowing the natural warmth and depth of the
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Profusely Carved Side Chair After a Design by Mayhew and Ince
By Mayhew
Ince
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
acanthus; high relief floral carving on the knees of the cabriole legs; and acanthus leaves on the scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century English George II Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
, are rendered in high relief through meticulous carving, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Located in Porto, PT
elements, creating the impression of a sculpted wooden hull. The quality of carving, depth of relief, and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
$27,300 Sale Price
65% Off
Late 19th-Century Eclectic Paraguayan Salon Suite – Italian Renaissance Revival
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
elements are interwoven with the warmth and boldness of criollo carving—deep reliefs, rhythmic floral
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paraguayan Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
a Chinese carved hardstone portrait of an emperor
emperors
Located in Birmingham, AL
empress portrait.
The artwork is typically a three-dimensional relief created by inlaying and carving
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Jade
$900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Renaissance sideboard, France, circa 1790.
Located in Chorzów, PL
century from walnut wood. A unique piece of furniture, richly decorated with carvings and reliefs. Very
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
corbels which continue down the sides as floral-foliate carvings in high-relief. Dark, angular molding
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Gold
French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lines and thoughtful proportions. The doors feature a series of geometric carvings. The relief work is
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Religious Carved Walnut Hall Tree Quilt Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raised panel religious carving to center, relief carved soldier head, griffin faces and leafy scrollwork
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Italian Large Deeply Carved Wooden Oval Mirror With Beveled Glass, Circa 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
high relief. The richly detailed carvings create a dramatic sense of depth, drawing the eye toward the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Country Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th C. French Gothic Oak Hall Stand Bench Heraldic Crest and Linen Fold Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
, referencing French nobility or ecclesiastical patronage.
Flanking the crest are scrolling foliate carvings in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Oak
Rare Rustic wabi sabi style vase in solid wood, France 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
in bass relief around the bottleneck and carvings around the belly.
This vase in warm earthy tones
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Vases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 17th Century Sculptural Silver Mecca Gilding Console Tables
Located in Firenze, IT
conceived almost as a free-standing sculpture, the vigorous high relief sculptural carvings produce striking
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
A Rare French Carved Architectural Fragment: Baroque Putto Head from Rouen Cathe
Located in Lincoln, GB
.
The piece embodies the exuberant spirit of the Baroque period, rendered in fine, deep relief.
The
Category
Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vase, ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
patterns of Dragons, as handles in high relief. The carvings are incredibly detailed, crafted to perfection
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Wood
Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
geometrically arranged plant carvings. The relief decoration focuses on a series of moldings and figurative
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
surfaces total. The glazed door is flanked by della robia style carving in relief on the corner pilasters
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Hutch
Located in Evergreen, CO
windowed glass panels, floral, leaves and shell carvings in the reliefs with simple skirt detailing. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
period, and in this case embellished with carvings on the corners and fitted with a concave drawer facade
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis XIV Buffets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Alter Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive Chinese 19th century alter table. Console table with fine carving. Fretwork along the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$6,000 Sale Price
29% Off
Large Antique Italian Renaissance Style Stone Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a monumental scale fireplace, this frieze displays fine carving in relief depicting two putto
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique sideboard - chest of drawers, France, around 1820.
Located in Chorzów, PL
beginning of the 19th century. Furniture - UNIQUE, richly decorated with carvings and reliefs. Very good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Rust Agate Vessel
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate (vessel) urn with a carving in relief and ring sides holding a loop handle
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Marble
$12,500
Large Late 19th Century Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
double door is flanked by 2 single doors in a frame and panel construction. Profiles and relief-like
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Oak
18th Century Swiss Hand Carved Pine Dowry Chest Trunk
Located in Fort Collins, CO
chest. Featuring high-relief filigree carvings and beautiful blacksmith forged iron elements, this piece
Category
Antique 1740s Swiss Baroque Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Carved Linen Headboard w/ Antique Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mythological figures in deep relief. The carving showcases the artistry of the Italian Baroque and Neoclassical
Category
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Linen, Wood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully sculpted legs, vigorously scrolled with low-relief foliate carving, terminate in volute feet and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese red lacquered painting table
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, Northwind faces, doves
Category
Antique 1870s Renaissance Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Side Chairs Cherubs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced foliate back splats and
Category
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Corner Chairs Cherubs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced foliate back splats and
Category
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Black Forrest Art Deco Carved Cherub Presenting Bouquet of Flowers Lamp, C.1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
flowers, while holding a delicate bouquet of flowers in his arms. The carving exhibits deep relief work
Category
20th Century European Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mosque of Amr, Old Cairo
Sarcophagus Design – Architectural Print, Egypt 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative reliefs. These carvings include human figures and geometric or architectural motifs, presented in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
forehead. Strong, sharp carving with high relief detaisl. Heavy staining and wear inside from traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis and acanthus / floral
Category
Antique 1870s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Demi-lune Wood Console by Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
buildings. Near the four legs the band is decorated with gilded wood carvings with high relief depicting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Buffet Desserte
Located in Dallas, TX
bun feet over a straight plinth, and features exquisite carvings in high relief throughout. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Buffets
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, Northwind faces, and acanthus / floral designs. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Located in Forney, TX
meandering key relief border and edge carvings, partners desk style with concealed frieze drawer to opposing
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, floating on 4 offset legs. The doors with wood Carving in relief effect, used lavishly in multiple frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
Located in IT
smooth, decorated on the corners and half of the sides with carvings in bas-relief in a vegetable style
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
7 Pc Set Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Corner Chairs Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, Northwind faces, doves / birds, acanthus
Category
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Side Table, English, Occasional, Chippendale Taste, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hosts a relief quatrefoil leaf carving
Standing upon a quartet of block feet, the trio of columns
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian table lamp 1700
s gilded wood
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque periods.
Decorative Motifs: The richly worked base, with carvings and reliefs, is typical of
Category
Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Classic Dayak Wood Calendar Board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Traditional very dark wood with carving in relief and incised numbers/calendar marks, and a flat back.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Rust Agate Elephant Urn
Located in Queens, NY
carving in relief with a finial top with filigree sides. (modern base 1¬O" high).
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Marble, Stone
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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, 2022Carved 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.
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