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.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

17th Century Spanish Furniture

17th Century Carved Wood Sculpture

17th Century Baroque Table

17th Spanish Walnut Table

Spanish Wrought Iron Table

Kitchen Cabinet Spanish

Chest Spain

Spanish Baroque Chest

17th Century Wrought Iron

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Pine

17th Century Spanish Pine Cabinet with 2 Drawers Open Shelf above Cabinet Door

$3,885

Lovely 17th Century Spanish Walnut and Leather Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A lovely late 17th century Spanish walnut and leather armchair, retaining its original leather seat

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lovely 17th Century Spanish Walnut and Leather Armchair

$2,187

Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table, Late 17th Century

Located in CH

, restrained ornamentation, and functional elegance of late 17th-century Spanish Baroque furniture.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table, Late 17th Century

$2,800

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region

Category

Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

$9,750

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut and Iron Cupboard

Located in High Point, NC

This extremely rare Spanish Baroque cupboard is masterfully constructed in walnut and retains its

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut and Iron Cupboard

$10,443

17th Century Spanish Oil on Canvas Depicting a Queen

Located in Tarzana, CA

A 17th century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting a queen witting on a throne with a crown on

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Spanish Oil on Canvas Depicting a Queen

$19,500

Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century

Located in CH

A Late 17th-Century Spanish Wood Sculpture of a Penitent Saint Jerome Possibly Seville, circa 1680

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century

$2,860

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.

Located in Madrid, ES

"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.

$10,087

"City Hall" Chest, Walnut, Wrought Iron, Castile Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

its respective key. These furniture were used in any type of organization, religious or civil, to

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

"City Hall" Chest, Walnut, Wrought Iron, Castile Spain, 17th Century

$7,714

Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted

Located in New York, NY

17th century Spanish Cuenca rug (Size Adjusted) - Refined Iberian Heritage in Vibrant Form Size

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted

$98,000

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

Located in Marbella, ES

Cerámica esmaltada con decoración de reflejo metálico Se trata de una cerámica esmaltada, es decir, con un baño de esmalte blanco, muy puro en los mejores ejemplos, que se cuece en ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

$7,120

Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest of drawers in walnut wood with carved decoration. Spain, 17th century. Cabinet of three very

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century

$5,696

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

Located in Marbella, ES

Cerámica esmaltada con decoración de reflejo metálico Se trata de una cerámica esmaltada, es decir, con un baño de esmalte blanco, muy puro en los mejores ejemplos, que se cuece en ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

$4,747

17th Century Rustic Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench / Settee

Located in Troy, NY

Rustic, Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench of small size (for two people). The back decorated with a

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Rustic Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench / Settee

$12,750

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

Located in Stamford, CT

A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

$4,800

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

Located in Marbella, ES

Cerámica esmaltada con decoración de reflejo metálico Se trata de una cerámica esmaltada, es decir, con un baño de esmalte blanco, muy puro en los mejores ejemplos, que se cuece en ...

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Valencian Manises Lusterware Ceramic Plate

$5,340

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"

Located in Madrid, ES

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus" Measures: H: 61cm

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"

$5,340

17th Century Spanish Chestnut Wood Door with Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a heavy door from Seville Spain with its original iron intact. It’s terrific for a wine

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Chestnut Wood Door with Iron

$4,800

Pair of columns. Wrought iron. Possibly Spanish school, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of columns. Wrought iron. Possibly Spanish school, 17th century. Pair of architectural

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of columns. Wrought iron. Possibly Spanish school, 17th century.

$3,916 / set

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

$2,053

Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted

Located in New York, NY

17th century Spanish Cuenca rug (Size Adjusted) - Refined Iberian Heritage in Vibrant Form Size

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted

$98,000

Castillian Chest, Walnut and Wrought and Polychromed Iron, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Castilian chest. Walnut wood, wrought iron andpolychrome. Spain, 17th century. Rectangular chest

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Other, Wrought Iron

Castillian Chest, Walnut and Wrought and Polychromed Iron, Spain, 17th Century

$5,340

Hand-Carved Boxwood Calvary Sculpture, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This hand-crafted Calvary sculpture was produced in Spain during the 17th century and is carved

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Hand-Carved Boxwood Calvary Sculpture, Spain, 17th Century

$949

17th Century Spanish "Lyre Leg" Walnut Table with Original Crossed Ironwork

Located in Marbella, ES

17th Century Spanish "Lyre Leg" walnut table with Original Crossed Ironwork.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish "Lyre Leg" Walnut Table with Original Crossed Ironwork

$9,494

17th Century Spanish Walnut 2-Drawer Table w/ Original Iron Hardware

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 17th century Spanish walnut 2-drawer table with original iron hardware.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut 2-Drawer Table w/ Original Iron Hardware

$5,933

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This 17th-century Spanish carved walnut chest is an exquisite example of Baroque furniture

Category

Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest

$8,700

Spanish 17th Century Malle - Marriage Trunk

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century marriage trunk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Spanish 17th Century Malle - Marriage Trunk

$4,500

Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century

Located in Miami, FL

representative of the Spanish Baroque. It was developed mainly along the seventeenth century and reached its

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century

$43,950

17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet

Located in Milford, NH

retained its original wrought iron and brass hardware. Probably Spanish in origin, dating to the 17th or

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet

$12,900

Walnut Table, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Walnut table. 17th century. Table with smooth rectangular board and two drawers to the front

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Table, 17th Century

$1,424

Spanish 17th Century Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table

Located in Troy, NY

Spanish 17th Century Walnut drop-leaf Table with charming inlaid Fruitwood details, turned legs and

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 17th Century Walnut and inlaid Drop-Leaf Table

$9,850

17th Century Spanish Oak Console Table with Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Dark oak console table with three drawers resting on trestle base from Spain. Note the deep carving

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Spanish Oak Console Table with Three Drawers

$7,050

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 17th century Spanish traditional Talavera glazed ceramic ink holder.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Spanish Traditional Talavera Glazed Ceramic Ink Holder

$1,424

Wrought Iron Fasterners, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of pawls on wrought iron fork, 17th century. Pair of fasteners made of wrought iron of the

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Fasterners, 17th Century

$1,305 / set

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Spanish Baroque wedding cassone, the walnut surface hand carved with architectural

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

$5,850 Sale Price

25% Off

Pair of mirrors. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of mirrors. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 17th century. Pair of wall mirrors

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

Pair of mirrors. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 17th century.

$14,241 / set

Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.

Located in Madrid, ES

Virgin of Dress. Carved and polychrome wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century; later clothing

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.

$1,139

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

gilded decor, Spain, circa 1650 Weathered, small losses, old repairs and adjustments of later date. More

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

$2,670 Sale Price

43% Off

"Virgin with Child Jesus". Spain, End of the 17th-Early 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Spanish Baroque sculpture is one of the most authentic and personal examples of our art, because

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

"Virgin with Child Jesus". Spain, End of the 17th-Early 18th Century

$3,560

17th Century - Large Spanish Walnut Table

Located in Beaune, FR

Very beautiful Spanish table in 17th century walnut. It consists of 3 legs connected by crossed

Category

Antique 18th Century European Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century - Large Spanish Walnut Table

$11,274

17th Century Baroque Spanish Walnut long, narrow Center or Console Table

Located in Troy, NY

Extraordinary long and narrow walnut table, with a massive one-plank top, over a frieze containing four drawers with typical wrought iron pulls, conforming carved decoration on all f...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Baroque Spanish Walnut long, narrow Center or Console Table

$65,000

17th Century Spanish End Table ~ Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

17th Century Spanish End Table ~ Side Table is a marvelous artifact from centuries ago, when all

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Rustic End Tables

Materials

Steel

17th Century Spanish End Table ~ Side Table

$2,450

Wrought Iron Fittings for Spanish Bargueño or Desk, 17th and 20th Centuries

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of cabinet hardware on support. Wrought iron 17th and 20th centuries. Set of wrought iron

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Other, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Fittings for Spanish Bargueño or Desk, 17th and 20th Centuries

$996

17th Century Spanish Colonial Pietà Sculpture with Sterling Silver Halo

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

17th Century Spanish Colonial Pietà Sculpture with Sterling Silver Halo An extraordinary and deeply

Category

Antique 1690s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Colonial Pietà Sculpture with Sterling Silver Halo

$4,150

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th c

Located in Madrid, ES

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century. Rectangular

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th c

$356

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th c

Located in Madrid, ES

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century. Rectangular

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th c

$474

17th Century Lithograph Framed Map of Spain

Located in Atlanta, GA

In giltwood frame, dated 1652.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Prints

Materials

Ink, Paper

17th Century Lithograph Framed Map of Spain

$1,820

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Console Table 1650

Located in Portland, OR

An outstanding rare antique 17th century two drawer carved walnut refectory, console or serving

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Console Table 1650

$8,995

17th Century Spanish Walnut Chest with Original Iron Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

17th century Spanish walnut chest with original iron fittings.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Walnut Chest with Original Iron Fittings

$15,428

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant Spanish brooch from the 17th century is crafted in gilt metal, showcasing the

Category

Antique 17th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

$890

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

Located in Milford, NH

in Spain and Italy. This vargueno dates to the 17th century or earlier, is in good overall condition

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base

$39,800

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 19th Century

$5,500

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 18th Century Provenance: Private New South Wales

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Spanish 17th Century Style Walnut Side Table, 18th Century

$5,500

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

Located in Benington, Herts

An exceptionally fine example of an early 17th Century Spanish renaissance walnut vargueno

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

$19,827

Late 17th Century Spanish Colonial Our Lady and Baby Jesus

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This late 17th-century oil on canvas from Peru, depicting the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, is a

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Late 17th Century Spanish Colonial Our Lady and Baby Jesus

$4,800

Chapel, Walnut Wood, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Chapel. Walnut wood, 17th century. Chapel for private oratory made of carved walnut wood and

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Chapel, Walnut Wood, 17th Century

$1,186

17th Century Spanish Colonial Cusco School Painting

Located in Middleburg, VA

A rare and evocative example of Spanish Colonial art from the Cusco School, this 17th-century oil

Category

Antique 17th Century Peruvian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Giltwood

17th Century Spanish Colonial Cusco School Painting

$3,375

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17th Century Spanish Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 17th century Spanish furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 17th century Spanish furniture — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are 775 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of 17th century Spanish furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of 17th century Spanish furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of 17th century Spanish furniture, designed in the Baroque, Folk Art or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of 17th century Spanish furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Spanish School, Manuel de Arellano and Gerard Mercator produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century Spanish Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 17th century Spanish furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $190 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,744.

Questions About 17th Century Spanish Furniture

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.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.