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Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
have been used to quickly print hanging signs. Carved in reverse, the characters have a graphic
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
movement. The case is made of Lucite a crystal clear type of acrylic that has been hand carved and reverse
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Corpus Christi 1480 -1530
Located in Doha, QA
particularly rare feature is the fully carved reverse, including an anatomically detailed spine- an indication
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Marble Portrait Busts of Male and Female 19th Century American
Located in London, GB
century, signed on reverse of each carved 'Dewey'. Two Portrait of a well to do couple firmly telling the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Central American Biedermeier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Rococo Giltwood Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
surface of the reverse is also superbly carved. Condition is overall very good with some imperfection and
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
signed Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine. Shade with reverse inside carved and etched Maple Leaves
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

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
Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

"Madman I", Contemporary Portrait, Man, Grey, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
By John Baker
Located in Franklin, MA
and dated on the reverse and wears a carved early 20th Century frame. John Baker is a widely
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Armenian Alphabet by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Compact
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
reverse are entirely carved with the characters of this alphabet. The compact presents its original
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

West End Hotel, Nice - Mid 20th Century French South France Riviera Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
reverse. Presented in a painted carved wood Montparnasse frame and ready to hang. Artist: French School
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Heureux Dimanche en Hiver - Mid 20th Century French Winter Landscape Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
reverse. Presented in a fine carved wood Montparnasse frame. Artist: Charles Pincon-Maricourt (French
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hetian White Jade Boy Girl Lotus Leaf Motif Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Pendant. Finely carved in mutton fat white jade, this round-shaped pendant showcases a smiling boy and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
profile. Carved handle on reverse, Australia. Areas of wear, small dings and small patches of pigment
Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
carved on the reverse with elegant initials which may be D E. The locket is in the Etruscan Revival
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Early Historical Portrait Believed to be of Scottish Politician David Carnegie
By John Baptist De Medina
Located in Houston, TX
Sons. Titled and dated on the reverse. Currently hung in a carved gold frame. Dimensions Without
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Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape Plum Blossom Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman Certified
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman, a traditional 玉牌 (jade plaque) carved from a single piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Russel dog, carved and painted reverse, Essex crystal style links. (Essex crystal jewelry became popular
Category

Early 20th Century British Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet. The classic antique Art Deco bracelet of great beauty is set with rectangular carved Rock Crystal
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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
Located in New York, NY
exquisitely rendered hand carved and painted enamel image of a Miniature Pinscher, Zwerg Pinscher, or
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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
Located in New York, NY
as a reverse crystal intaglio, Pendant with an exquisitely rendered carved and enamel image of a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 18K Gold Rock Crystal Royal Highland Yacht Club Intaglio Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
features a circular, domed cabochon of rock crystal (colourless quartz) which has been carved and reversed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Brighton Pavilion Stools
Located in Banbury, GB
frieze and reverse gothic arch on carved scroll feet. The inside of the gothic arch in an aged white gold
Category

2010s English Stools

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Very Fine Early 19th Century Regency Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
pulls and escutcheons. Supported on elegant, slender reverse tapering pair of finely carved ring turned
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
wall mirror (hanging wire is installed on the reverse). The sculptural, carved frame is executed in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Amethyst Smiling Buddha Belly Pendant Necklace 27 Inch Amethyst Beads
Located in New York, NY
halo effect around the Buddha. The amethyst is also carved on the reverse with a flower or a mask like
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst

Asian Chinese Qing Dynasty Century Four Panel Polychromed and Lacquered Screen
Located in Queens, NY
figures and scenes in a carved relief frame, reverse lacquered (restorations).  
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

"The Sacred City of Kairouan, Tunisia, " Frederick Freder, Orientalism Desert
Located in New York, NY
" stamp verso, titled, signed, and dated on the reverse Housed in artist's hand carved and gilded frame
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Orthoceras, fossilised over millions of years, with a polished face and naturally carved reverse. It’s scale
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

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
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William Mary, Bespoke Frame
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
carved circular motif to the front and sides, plain finish to reverse Fan carved lower apron sits above
Category

Antique 1690s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century Impressionist Seascape with Schooner
Located in Nantucket, MA
Philadelphia label on the reverse. The painting and carved gesso frame remain in very good condition, but do
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Wood

Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reverse similarly carved, with thin bands of key-fret to the rim and foot, the cover with gently sloping
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Jade

Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese
Jade Vase and Cover, Chinese
$3,600 Sale Price
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Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat back to create a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Located in London, GB
intact and terminating at reverse with carved clasping hands. Tested yellow gold, approximately 10g in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie Stickpin in 18K
Located in Baltimore, MD
pin. Keep your lovely furry companion with you all day. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Reverse carved Bakelite brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage reverse carved Bakelite brooch with chain.
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Reverse Carved Optical Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful mirror, reverse carved in a very simple and modern way, the edges are scalloped.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Black Venetian Reverse Carved Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual Venetian Mirror having a black reverse carved border accented by reverse gilt
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

Unusual Black Reverse Carved Mirror Gilt Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exceptional mirror. Each black glass panel is embellished with a reversed carved gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

20th Century Silver Reverse Carved Glass Cameo Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Silver & Reverse Carved Glass Cameo Bracelet In The Style Of Whiting & Davis. This lovely
Category

20th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
Made in 18 Karat gold, the circular reverse carved intaglio, depicting a bulldog, with 9ct plain
Category

Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

Reverse-Carved Translucent Bakelite Bracelet
Located in Winnetka, IL
Beautifully- carved translucent or "applejuice" bakelite bangle bracelet. The bracelet is hand
Category

Vintage 1930s American Bangles

1930 s ART DECO Reverse Carved and Painted Bakelite Stretch PANSY bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
elegant reverse carved floral brown detail is a pillar of the world of collecting and wearing Fine
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

INCREDIBLY RARE 1930s Apple Juice Reverse Carved FISH Hinged Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
reverse carved fish hinged bracelets in bakelite are rare...but this one is super rare....Bubbles, waves
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

1930s Art Deco Bakelite Reverse Carved and Painted Floral Dress Clips PR
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, with brilliantly colored reverse carved and painted floral detail. 1.6" long by .30" wide, they are
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
The tranquil oval scene depicting a river, a figure on a bridge,a watermill,distant mountains and perfectly balanced by trees on either bank. The frame is unmarked 18k Gold and the...
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Large Tiger Reverse Painted Crystals
Located in TRYON, NC
Extremely rare, large -25 mm. diameter and 8 mm high- reverse carved crystals expertly painted with
Category

Late 20th Century German Artisan Models and Miniatures

Mid-20th Century Gold Amber Carved Glass Cameo Brooch Necklace Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold & Amber Reverse Carved Art Glass Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant. Features
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

20th Century Gold And Carved Glass Necklace And Earrings By, Whiting Davis S/3
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate And Reverse Carved Art Glass Pendant Necklace And Earrings By, Whiting
Category

20th Century American Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Single gilt brass applique
Located in London, GB
Single gilt brass and reversed carved glass applique.
Category

Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pink Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Pearlized pink confetti lucite purse with clear reverse carved lid.
Category

1950s American Handbags and Purses

Original Rialto Black Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed Original Rialto lucite purse in black with clear reverse carved lid.
Category

1950s American Handbags and Purses

Large Art Deco Mirrored Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful reversed carved mirror frame featuring a stylized floral motif.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Mirrors

Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
Category

Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Cherry Red, carved Bakelite brooch with Fern, C1930 s
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Cherry Red, reverse carved Bakelite brooch with Fern Like inclusions as in Amber, Art Deco, C1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amber

Vintage Japanese Hoya Rare Crystal Dragon Wine Bottle Coaster New in Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Japan Category: Wine Bottle Coaster/Trinket Dish Measurement: 5.25" Design: Reverse-carved dragon
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Retro Barware

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Reverse Carved For Sale on 1stDibs

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.