Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art 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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

18th Century Delft Blue

Faience Charger

Delft Holland Blue Plates

Blue And White Hand Painted Ceramics

Delft Blue And White Porcelain Serveware

Dutch Delft Charger

Delft Hand Painted In Holland

Blue And White Floral Plate

Large Blue And White Chargers

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Delft blue and white dish, first half 18th century

$586

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Blue Delft chinoiserie plate depicting an oriental landscape comprising a shrubbery, and a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

$335

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with chinoiserie inspired decoration comprising flowers and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

$353

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Blue Delft chinoiserie plate depicting a shrubbery, and a blossoming peony behind a fence. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

$335

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Blue Delft chinoiserie plate depicting a shrubbery, and a blossoming peony behind a fence. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft - Blue and white chinoiserie plate - 18th century

$335

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue Large Charger and Three-Plates

By Delft

Located in Delft, NL

18th century Dutch delft blue large charger and three plates The plates has a decor of a floral

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue Large Charger and Three-Plates

$2,094

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

A beautiful English Delftware plate, hand-painted in rich cobalt blue, featuring a Chinoiserie

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

$472

Delft - late 18th, early 19th century Neo-Classical Blue and White Delft Charger

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

A late 18th- to early 19th-century Dutch Delftware charger in the Neo-Classical style, executed in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

Delft - late 18th, early 19th century Neo-Classical Blue and White Delft Charger

$688

Delft Blue and white floral charger - mid 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Delft Blue Delftware plate with decoration of a large central flowering branche. The borders with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Delft Blue and white floral charger - mid 18th century

$777

18th Century Blue White Delft Charger Plate

By Delft

Located in Austin, TX

18th Century Blue & White Delft Charger Plate signed AK. decor of a vase with flower. 9.3 inches

Category

Antique 1790s Dutch Rustic Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century Blue White Delft Charger Plate

$320

Blue and White Dutch Delft Lidded Jar in Chinoiserie, Early 18th Century

By Delft

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Date: Early 18th century Workshop: Unknown. A genuine blue and white lidded jar with chinoiserie

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Delft

Blue and White Dutch Delft Lidded Jar in Chinoiserie, Early 18th Century

$3,530

Blue and White Dutch Delft Lidded Jar in Chinoiserie, Early 18th Century

By Delft

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Date: Early 18th century Workshop: Unknown. A genuine blue and white lidded jar with chinoiserie

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Blue and White Dutch Delft Lidded Jar in Chinoiserie, Early 18th Century

$2,824

Large Delft Blue And White Punch Bowl - 18th Century

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

A large (14 inch / 35 cm diameter) antique Blue and White Delft punch bowl made in the 18th century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Large Delft Blue And White Punch Bowl - 18th Century

$3,429

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much

Category

Antique 1770s Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770

$1,160

Delft - set of small Peacock plates - second half 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of two Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plates, 18th century, with ochre rim, the centre

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

Delft - set of small Peacock plates - second half 18th century

$598

18th Century Delft Tiles Oak Framed Blue and White Mermaid Dutch Delftware Tiles

By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

17th - 18th century Dutch Delft Tiles Oak framed blue and white tiles. Depicting mermaids and

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Oak

18th Century Delft Tiles Oak Framed Blue and White Mermaid Dutch Delftware Tiles

$1,196

18th Century French Blue and White Delft Faience Jar Vase with Lid

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

and round in shape, the delft jar is hand painted in the traditional blue and white palette; it

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Blue and White Delft Faience Jar Vase with Lid

$2,600

Delft Blue and White - set of 3 Boerendelft plates - early 19th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of 3 'Boerendelft' Blue and White floral plates decorated with stylized flowers. Early 19th

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

Delft Blue and White - set of 3 Boerendelft plates - early 19th century

$777

18th Century French Framed Plaque with 5 Blue and White Painted Delft Tiles

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

painted blue and white plaque features traditional Delft scene with sailboat, fish, mermaid motifs. The

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Oak

18th Century French Framed Plaque with 5 Blue and White Painted Delft Tiles

$675

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Potiche with Lid

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

the traditional blue and white Delft palette. The tall ceramic vessel is dressed with the original lid

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Potiche with Lid

$2,400

Pair of 18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Tureens

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

scenes in the traditional blue and white delft palette. The ceramic vessels, stamped on the bottom LV

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of 18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Tureens

$6,600

Blue and White Antique Delft Plate Hand Painted Netherlands Circa 1760

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This lovely blue and white Delft plate was hand-painted in the mid-18th century in the city of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Antique Delft Plate Hand Painted Netherlands Circa 1760

$340

Delft Blue and White Vases, 18th Century

By De Porceleyne Fles

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this exquisite pair of Dutch delft blue and white vases hand painted in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Delft Blue and White Vases, 18th Century

$5,200

18th Century Delft Charger with Blue and White Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Large Delft charger hand-painted in blue and white with a central design of flowers and fruit

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Delft Charger with Blue and White Decoration

$695

18th Century Tulipiere Dutch Delft Blue and White Tulip Vase

Located in Katonah, NY

An 18th century Dutch Delft blue and white five finger tulip vase made by De Metalen Pot, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Tulipiere Dutch Delft Blue and White Tulip Vase

$6,800

18th Century Blue and White Continental Chinoiserie Porcelain Hexagonal Vases

By Delft

Located in Lomita, CA

This pair of Continental Chinese influenced late 18th / early 19th century vases are a great

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Blue and White Continental Chinoiserie Porcelain Hexagonal Vases

$3,500

Pair 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Vases

Located in Katonah, NY

A Pair of Dutch Delft Blue and White Vases made in the 18th century circa 1780. The vases measure

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Vases

$3,500

English Delft Charger, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An 18th century English Delft charger with blue and white bird, insect and floral design under tin

Category

Antique 18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Porcelain

English Delft Charger, 18th Century

$780

18th Century Blue and White Dutch Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Motif

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine example of 18th century Dutch delft pottery. Chinese landscape design with stylized

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Blue and White Dutch Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Motif

$595

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Plates

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience floral plates. These lovely plates have

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Plates

$995

18th Century Dutch Delft Plate with Chinoiseries Decoration

Located in Kastrup, DK

Antique 18th century Dutch Delft plate. Dia: 36 cm. Blue and white chinoiserie decoration

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Dutch Delft Plate with Chinoiseries Decoration

$682

Six Delft Blue and White Dishes 18th Century circa 1785

Located in Katonah, NY

last quarter of the 18th century. The dishes are decorated in several shades of cobalt blue. The center

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Six Delft Blue and White Dishes 18th Century circa 1785

$1,800

Eleven Hand-Painted Blue and White Delft Dishes 18th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

Eleven hand-painted Blue and White Dutch Delft dishes. Shown here are Delft dishes from our large

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Eleven Hand-Painted Blue and White Delft Dishes 18th Century

$5,200

Delft Blue and White Large Charger Hand Painted, Netherlands, Late 18th Century

By The Axe

Located in Katonah, NY

center. This is a traditional 18th century Dutch delft hand painted design, which would be a lovely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Delft Blue and White Large Charger Hand Painted, Netherlands, Late 18th Century

$1,280

Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1780

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft plate was hand-painted with deep cobalt blue in the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1780

$465

Dutch Delft Blue and White Horse 18th Century Made circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: Collection Vecht Amsterdam A lovely 18th century Dutch Delft blue and white spotted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Dutch Delft Blue and White Horse 18th Century Made circa 1780

$4,250

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Made, Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

in the 17th century. Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city of Delft. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Made, Circa 1770

$930

Pair Blue and White Delft Plates 18th Century, Made circa 1750

By Lambeth High Street

Located in Katonah, NY

attribution in 18th century English delft arises from several considerations: the use of only a few sources

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair Blue and White Delft Plates 18th Century, Made circa 1750

$1,460

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Tin Glazed Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 18th century Dutch delft blue and white plate with chinoiserie decoration. Diameter

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Decorated Tin Glazed Plate

$595

Blue and White Delft Plate with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

18th-century blue and white Delft dish with this yellow slip, see L-P van Geenen, Dutch Delftware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Plate with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780

$740

Extra Large Blue White Delft Charger Hand-Painted 18th Century c-1760

Located in Katonah, NY

early to mid 18th century Delft. Dimensions: diameter 15.5" Condition: Excellent Price: $1630

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Extra Large Blue White Delft Charger Hand-Painted 18th Century c-1760

$1,630

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760

Located in Katonah, NY

The entire surface of this blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep beautiful cobalt

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760

$1,220

Blue and White Delft Mantle Vase Hand-Painted in 18th Century Netherlands

By De Vergulde Bloempot

Located in Katonah, NY

This blue and white Dutch Delft mantle vase was hand-painted by De Vergulde Blompot (The Gilded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Mantle Vase Hand-Painted in 18th Century Netherlands

$1,530

Antique Blue and White Delft Charger with Net Pattern Design Made 18th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

This beautiful hand painted Dutch Delft blue and white charger has deep cobalt blue coloring which

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Antique Blue and White Delft Charger with Net Pattern Design Made 18th Century

$1,280

Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

This exquisite pair of 18th-century blue and white Delft jars are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780

$5,400

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century C. 1765

Located in Katonah, NY

This beautiful blue and white Delftware charger features a vibrant garden scene that is hand

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century C. 1765

$1,280

Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger with Songbird 18th Century Made circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to present this 18th-century Dutch Delft Blue and White charger made circa 1770. It

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger with Songbird 18th Century Made circa 1770

$800

Large 18th Century Delft Faience Covered Jar

By De Grieksche A

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 18th century delft faience covered jar with traditional ribbed octagonal form, vivid blue

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Large 18th Century Delft Faience Covered Jar

$1,800

Blue and White Delft Mantle VaseHand-Painted in 18th Century Netherlands c-1760

Located in Katonah, NY

This blue and white Delft mantle vase was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1'760. It has

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Mantle VaseHand-Painted in 18th Century Netherlands c-1760

$480

Delft Peacock plate by The Claw - second half 18th century

By The Claw

Located in DELFT, NL

Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Delft

Delft Peacock plate by The Claw - second half 18th century

$418

Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Mantle Jar Made at T Fortuyn in 18th Century

By Pieter van den Briel at t Fortuyn

Located in Katonah, NY

This gorgeous blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar was hand-painted at 'T Fortuyn' (The Fortune

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Mantle Jar Made at T Fortuyn in 18th Century

$2,860

4 Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

Made in The Netherlands circa 1770, this set of large Dutch Delft blue and white plates is painted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

4 Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1770

$3,220

Set of Five Blue and White Delft Dishes Hand-Painted 18th Century Circa 1780

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

cobalt blue in the Netherlands by "The Axe" in the 18th century circa 1780. In the center, they show a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Set of Five Blue and White Delft Dishes Hand-Painted 18th Century Circa 1780

$1,800

Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Pancake Plates 18th Century Made by "The Claw"

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

These beautiful Dutch Delft pancake plates are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. The vibrant

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Pancake Plates 18th Century Made by "The Claw"

$920

Delft Blue and White Charger Made in the Early 18th Century, circa 1700-1730

Located in Katonah, NY

We are proud to offer this beautiful Dutch delft blue and white charger made in the early 18th

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Delft Blue and White Charger Made in the Early 18th Century, circa 1700-1730

$1,850

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Stove Tile

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century costume, behind him a landscape with castle. All within a cartouche framed with floral

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Stove Tile

$795

Pair of Blue and White Delft Chargers

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

An outstanding pair of Dutch Delft Blue and White chargers made by The Claw factory. The entire

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Pair of Blue and White Delft Chargers

$3,700

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18th Century Delft Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century delft blue you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and delft, every 18th century delft blue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century delft blue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th century delft blue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Baroque and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Delft, The Claw and Dutch Originals each produced at least one beautiful 18th century delft blue that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Delft Blue?

Prices for a 18th century delft blue can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,497.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Delft Blue

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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