What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

17th Century Textile

Embroidered Wall Hangings

Tapestries 17th And 18th Century

Flemish Tapestries

French Empire Fabric

17th Century Flemish Tapestry

Antique Aubusson Pillows

Iran Tapestry

Safavid Dynasty

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Antique Late 17th Century French Pillows and Throws

Pillows Made from French 17th Century Silk Embroidered Textiles

$385 / item

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A bespoke hand made pillow Incorporating early textiles 17th Century Flemish (Brussels) Tapestry

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$1,295

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Pillow The French Aubusson Tapestry panel dates from the 17th Century Woven in Naturally

Category

Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$1,987

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Cushion

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand made bespoke pillow Early 17th century Venetian Silk Velvet 17th century French Aubusson

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Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk, Velvet

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Cushion

$2,673

17th Century English Needlework Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Truly magnificent antique Pelmet / Valance Dating from 17th Century In my opinion English

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen, Silk

17th Century English Needlework Panel

$7,539

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow The Italian embroidered panel , most likely Genoa dates from late 17th

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

$2,399

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Bespoke Hand Made Pillow Listing is for ONE pillow A 17th century Aubusson Tapestry Panel

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Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$1,987 / set

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

By Soft Baroque

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow An exceptional Silk Velvet Panel Dating from late 16th early 17th Century

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

$2,399

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Bespoke Hand Made Pillow Listing is for ONE pillow A 17th century Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Category

Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$1,987

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Large Impressive Antique Pillow The French Aubusson Tapestry panel dates from 17th Century Woven

Category

Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$2,399

17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

17th century antique flemish tapestry pillow 1628p.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$900

Antique Islamic Safavid Textile

Located in London, GB

Antique Islamic Safavid textile, 17th century. Measures: 47 x 25 cm. co469A.

Category

Antique 17th Century Textiles

Antique Islamic Safavid Textile

$3,015

17th Century Crewelwork Wall Hanging Curtain

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Tree of Life design Dating from 17th century Part of a set of bed curtains from an English Country

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Crewelwork Wall Hanging Curtain

$2,261

17th Century Brocatelle

Located in Sausalito, CA

A rare late 17th century Italian linen and silk brocatelle with a blue ground patterned with a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Linen

17th Century Brocatelle

$3,750

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$1,800

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$1,400

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$1,600

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$2,200

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$3,200

17th Century Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

17th century antique brussels Baroque tapestry pillow.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

17th Century Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

$1,900

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1725p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1725p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1725p

$1,600

Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1723p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Flemish tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1723p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1723p

$2,400

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1777p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow circa 17th century 1777p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1777p

$1,800

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1776p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century, 1776p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1776p

$1,800

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1775p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique brussels tapestry pillow circa 17th century 1775p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1775p

$2,200

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1767p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique brussels tapestry pillow circa 17th century 1767p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1767p

$1,400

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1766p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow circa 17th century 1766p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1766p

$1,600

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1730p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1730p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1730p

$1,400

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1722p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1722p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1722p

$2,400

Antique Brussells Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1410p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussells tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1410p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussells Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1410p

$2,000

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1411p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1411p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1411p

$2,000

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow ca 17th Century p1740

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Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century

$2,200

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1746p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century, 1746p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century, 1746p

$1,800

Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1715p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brussels Baroque tapestry pillow, circa 17th century, 1715p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1715p

$2,200

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 989p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 989p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 989p

$2,800

Pair of Antique Turkish Pillows, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique Turkish pillows, circa 17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century Asian Oushak Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique Turkish Pillows, circa 17th Century

$3,600 / set

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A bespoke hand made pillow Incorporating early textiles 17th Century Flemish (Brussels) Tapestry

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$1,987

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1737p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels Tapestry pillow circa 17th century 1737p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow circa 17th Century 1737p

$1,800

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 855p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 855p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 855p

$1,600

Antique Velvet Pillow 17th Century Needlework Pomegranate Slip

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow The front panel. 16th Century Italian Silk Velvet Dark blue on a cream

Category

Antique 17th Century British Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Velvet Pillow 17th Century Needlework Pomegranate Slip

$1,364

Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1735p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Flemish tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1735p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1735p

$2,200

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow An exceptional Silk Velvet Panel Dating from late 16th early 17th

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

$2,399

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1726p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1726p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Other Pillows and Throws

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1726p

$1,800

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 643p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 643p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 643p

$2,000

Pair of Antique English Crewel Work, circa 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique English crewel word, circa 17th century measure: 24" x 20" (1480p &1481p).

Category

Antique 17th Century English Elizabethan Pillows and Throws

Pair of Antique English Crewel Work, circa 17th Century

$4,600 / set

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1751p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1751p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1751p

$2,600

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1736p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1736p.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1736p

$1,800

17th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Boston, MA

17th century tapestry fragment in shades of taupe, blue, red wine and brown framed with dark gold

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

$2,550

A 17th Century French Tapestry Fragment Made into a Pillow

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular tapestry depicting a robust putto in lush forest setting; in brown, gold, green and teal; mounted on gold silk with gold cord and trim to create a decorative pillow.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

A 17th Century French Tapestry Fragment Made into a Pillow

$5,000

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow CHERUB

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A bespoke hand made pillow Incorporating early textiles 17th Century Flemish (Brussels) Tapestry

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Aubusson Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow CHERUB

$1,307

Antique Metallic Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1772p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique metallic Brussels tapestry pillow, circa 17th century 1772p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Metallic Brussels Tapestry Pillow, circa 17th Century 1772p

$3,500

17th Century English Crewelwork Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

An English Crewelwork Hanging The crewelwork dating from the mid 17th century (circa 1650) A tree

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Jacobean Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool, Linen

17th Century English Crewelwork Hanging

$10,213

Pair of Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillows circa 17th Century 1741p-1742p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique Flemish tapestry pillows circa 17th century 1741p - 1742p.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Pair of Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillows circa 17th Century 1741p-1742p

$4,800 / set

Pair of Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillows, circa 17th Century, 1717p 1718p

By Flemish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of antique Flemish tapestry pillows, circa 17th century, 1717p 1718p.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other Pillows and Throws

Pair of Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillows, circa 17th Century, 1717p 1718p

$2,600 / item

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

$651

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique English Needlework 17th Century

$651

17th Century English Needlework Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Beautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The entire surface

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century English Needlework Panel

$651

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17th Century Textile For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century textile you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 17th century textile — often made from fabric, textile and silk — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 17th century textile — find older editions for sale from the 17th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 18th Century. A 17th century textile is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century textile that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture and Flemish produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century Textile?

The average selling price for a 17th century textile at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $271 on the low end and $97,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About 17th Century Textile

What is 17th-century furniture called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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