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18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode or Sauteuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French large Louis XVI neoclassical breakfront marquetry gilt bronze commode or
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine top above a bombe-form body fitted with three drawers adorned with bold bronze foliate mounts; all in a well-figured and richly patinated black walnut veneer.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XVI Provincial Style 4-Drawer Beige and Gray Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI Provincial commode with a painted beige and gray finish, two smaller upper drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French painted serpentine front commode, 1780.
Dimensions:
50 inches (127
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century French walnut bombe commode, 1780
Dimensions
45 inches (114 cms
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,391
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760
Dimensions:
50 inches (127 cms) wide
22
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,436
Original Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th c original painted French commode. Faux marble decorated top. 1780.
Dimensions
38
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Super Early Antique 18th Century French Carved Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early French coffer chest having a single plank top faced with a moulded edge and with
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Antique 18th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic French Commode in Bleached Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant French Commode in a bleached Walnut,
from the Paris Region,18 th Century,
original Bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
two rows with hidden crossbars. This chest of drawers from the 18th century is beautifully inlaid with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
18th C. Walnut Bordelaise Commode Bombé with Breccia Macchia Vecchia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
of a master-level 18th-century ébéniste, as evidenced by the wonderful curves and protrusions. Our
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble
French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1760 France.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
French Oak Commode, C. 1810
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century French Commode is an exceptional and sizeable piece. Its classic rectangular
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Regence Petite Commode, Circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine French Regence period petite 3-drawer commode in walnut marquetry with original Sienna
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Andre Antoine Lardin French Diminutive Louis XV Marble-Top Commode
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Milford, NH
Furniture Makers Guild (Corporation des Menuisiers). French, dating to the mid-18th century. The commode is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$8,900 Sale Price
30% Off
French Walnut Commode, circa 1780
Located in Madison, MS
This stunning Walnut French commode, crafted in 1780, is in pristine condition and would make a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
$27,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Coffer in Wood and Combined with Textiles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
a red textile, France, 18th century, elegant claw feed
there are also metal finishings
very old
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Antique Early 18th Century French Blanket Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI style painted oak commode. This piece blends neoclassical symmetry
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th C. Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Topped Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
quality ormolu mounts which are original and the chest is topped with its original shaped mottled grey and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Provincial Cherrywood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial cherrywood commode having 3 shaped front drawers supporting a slightly
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
French Walnut Directoire Commode, c.1790 - 1800
Located in Napa, CA
Louis XVI Directoire commode from the late 18th Century. Walnut with three drawers with bronze
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
Beautifully carved French walnut commode (Louis XIV period, circa 1720) with three drawers in
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$23,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
the gilt bronze pulls . Finished with a well maintained French Polish . Very minor veneer loss, some
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Antique 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D
Espagne Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 18th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood and Brocatelle D'espagne
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1760
Large 18thC French Fruitwood Commode
sku 1849
W126 x D64 x H75
Weight 80 kg
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis XV chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV chest of drawers, 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mahogany
French Directoire Two-Drawer Walnut Commode with Banded Inlay from Provence
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Directoire period two-drawer commode with banded inlay from the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spellbinding Louis XV period walnut commode, late 18th century, from the Pyrenees region of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Iron
Louis XV Period French Country Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, Country French commode with three drawers above two long drawers, raised panels, and a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XVI Commode. gorgeous burl and hardware in great shape. See pics
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Period Walnut Commode with 3 Drawers, France, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th century French Louis XV period 3-drawer commode in walnut on cabriole feet.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI half-moon chest of drawers in fruitwood veneer, 18th-century France
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI half-moon chest of drawers in fruitwood veneer, 18th-century France
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Pair of Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition Commodes, French Classicism
Located in Berlin, DE
exemplify the highest craftsmanship of French furniture making of the 18th century.
The slightly convex
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Commode by Andre Antoine Lardin, France, Circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French 1790s Louis XVI Period Cherry Three-Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period cherry commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers and fluted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 1720s Regence Walnut Commode in the Manner of the Thomas and Pierre Hache
Located in Atlanta, GA
ébénistes during the 18th century, this French three-drawer chest, circa 1720 will bring an elegant presence
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV walnut commode Sauteuse from the late 18th century, with two drawers, bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 1790s Louis XVI Period Three-Drawer Cherry Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period cherry commode from the late 18th century, with three drawers and fluted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period Louis XV walnut two-drawer commode from the first half of the 18th century. Born in
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French 1740s Louis XV Two-Drawer Commode with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period two-drawer commode from the mid-18th century, with carved apron, cabriole
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Period 1730s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode from Lyon with Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period early 18th century walnut three-drawer commode from Lyon, with carved
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut, France ca. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Walnut Commode of serpentine form. Originating in the Provence region of France, and dating
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Transitional Louis XV/XVI Walnut Commode with Pierced Apron
Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI 2-drawer commode in walnut with pierced apron and
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Walnut Three Drawer Commode with Fluted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
with this exquisite walnut commode from the late 18th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Commode, Provence, France, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV Period Serpentine Commode in Walnut with two sliding drawers featuring gilt-bronze fixtures, and mounted atop a carved shaped apron resting on cabriole legs.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine, Bronze
Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel
By Pierre Roussel
Located in New Orleans, LA
the 18th century. His furniture pieces were favoured by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood
Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
French Régence Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood & Kingwood Inlay Rouge Marble Top Commode, sign. J.F. LAPIE
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$20,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Superb Louis XVI Commode, Stamped "J. Manser", France c. 1770
By Jacques Manser
Located in Atlanta, GA
inside one upper drawer "J MANSER" & "JME". French in origin, and dating from the third quarter of the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Pantolinier Commode
Located in Napa, CA
Gorgeous Louis XV Pantolinier from Arles, France. Has flowered red cloth liner in both drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome carved and polished walnut Regence commode with scroll feet, consisting of three drawers; top one divided into three compartments and each with bronze dore' mounts.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$17,500
Louis XV- Transition Commode, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
, crafted around 1770, showcasing the refined artistry of 18th-century French cabinetmakers. This elegant
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$9,800 Sale Price
30% Off
A Rare
Louis XV Bois Clair
Parquetry Commode
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Sheffield, MA
Attributed to Jean Francois HacheThe parquetry rectangular top with molded edge, above a bombe case with two short and one long paneled drawer, over a scalloped apron, raised on cabr...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis XVI Commode With Projecting Sides, In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
French polish.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode by Jean-Francois Hache
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV period kingwood and marquetry commode inlaid with flowers and with panels of burl walnut with original handles and on splayed feet
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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18th Century French Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century French chest for your home. A 18th century French chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 18th century French chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century French chest, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Leonard Boudin, Matthieu Criaerd and Claude Charles Saunier each produced at least one beautiful 18th century French chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a 18th Century French Chest?
Prices for a 18th century French chest start at $680 and top out at $445,000 with the average selling for $8,357.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About 18th Century French Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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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