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18th Century South German Burl Walnut 4 Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century south German burl walnut commode with 4 drawers. Beautiful inlaid pattern
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Limed Walnut Serpentine Commode, German, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful bleached and limed walnut serpentine commode or chest of drawers. It has an appearance of
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Dresden Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Dresden baroque chest of drawers veneered in walnut. Elegantly curved slightly bombé body with fire
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
German Burl Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century South German shaped front burl walnut chest. Circa 1820.Perfect for today's
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
$7,400
Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, Germany, circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Very large pair of chests of drawers from the late 18th century. The body with three drawers has a
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers with three-bay body and framing brass inlays on the sides and front. The top plate
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Marble
Pair of German Baroque Commodes with Marble Tops, 18th Century
Later
Located in Cypress, CA
Remarkable pair of German serpentine-fronted commodes, the cases early 18th century, the legs and
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Blue baroque chest of drawers with figural painting, 18th/20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque hand-painted chest of drawers with three drawers with asymmetrical iron fittings and cut
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Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Mid-18th Century Baroque Walnut Three Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A small three-drawer chest in walnut with serpentine top and front. Decorative inlays around
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century German Biedermeier walnut and ebony commode. Circa 1780. This handsome commode has
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
18th Century Continental Walnut Chest On Stand Marble Top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Walnut Chest On Stand Circa 1740.
Walnut Inlaid With Pollard Elm And Tulipwood On Later
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Neoclassical German Oak Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical commode in oak with inlaid design in ebony, boxwood and burled maple. The commode with canted corners, 4 sliding drawers and all supported by fluted legs.
William ...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood.
Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Hand-painted Baroque Chest of Drawers with silver patinated Decor, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
This Baroque chest of drawers exudes timeless elegance with its exquisite craftsmanship. Resting on
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
18th Century Continental Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Continental Baroque Chest of Drawers. Unique inlay and design with drawers that
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Antique 1770s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 18th Century Original Blue Painted Trunk Dated 1784 from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely trunk is exquisitely painted in a soft blue with date of 1784 and monogram of PG clearly visible on the front. The delicate hand-painted scroll work and floral accents ar...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice model of an 18th century commode of plain walnut and dark walnut panels, giving it a
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
SOUTH GERMAN WALNUT CHEST ON STAND
Located in Essex, MA
Top in two sections each with two draws, the base with one draw,
cabriole legs, pad feet
cabriole legs, pad feet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Commode, South German, 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
quality of 18th century craftsmanship. The commode is in very good, refinished condition. It will be
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
18th Century Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderfully exaggerated 18th century German oak commode.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$5,209
Striking 18th Century Continental Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Louis XVI Continental three-drawer chest on straight, tapered legs, adorned with
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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 18th Century Classicist Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with desk. Southern Germany/Austria, around 1790. Solidly made of
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry, Pine
Antique Oak Chest with Round Lid, Germany, 1700s
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original antique round lid chest of solid oak, circa 18th century. Inside with a shelf, which of
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Antique 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
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Wrought Iron
18th Century Baroque Serpentine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine three dovetailed drawers commode with serpentine front and walnut inlay. Original sand cast bronze hardware with a lock mechanism on the side.
Great proportions and a b...
Great proportions and a b...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A two-drawer baroque chest of drawers with an openwork carved apron with floral and tendril motifs
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1780, made of solid oak and carved.
Two-drawer corpus
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century and Later Continental Marquetry Chest on Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century and later continental Marquetry chest on stand
Stunning early 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Nicely proportioned 18th century inlaid walnut commode with an excellent choice of walnut veneer
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Multifunctional Lectern, Secretaire or Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque lectern, secretaire or chest of drawers
Southern Germany
Cherry tree, walnut tree and
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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
18th Century German Neoclassical Marquetry Commode, circa 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th century German Louis XVI commode was build, circa 1780 in South Germany. The corpus of
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Antique 1780s German Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Commode, Walnut Veneered, Four Drawers, Germany, Baroque C. 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers, walnut veneered, four drawers, baroque around 1750
Mid-Germany (Hessen
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Serpentine Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century walnut serpentine front commode of wonderful patina with inlaid panels.
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine
Large 18th Century Baltic Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A gently scalloped fronted chest comprised of three long drawers and painted in tones of creme
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Antique 1790s German Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
A Handsome German Neoclassical Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and well-carved German neoclassical walnut three-drawer chest with sienna marble top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century German Neoclassical / Louis XVI Commode, circa 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th century German Louis XVI commode was build, circa 1780 in South Germany. The corpus of
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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
18th Century Serpentine Commode in Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Serpentine walnut commode with inlay, three drawers and bun feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
German Walnut Serpentine Five-Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and compact 18th century German walnut five-drawer chest with a shaped marble top above
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Antique Late 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Neoclassic, Ash, Brunswick circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
of German furniture art of the late 18th century.
The calm and coherent overall impression of the
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
A Handsome and Richly-Patinated German Baroque Inlaid Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and richly-patinated German baroque inlaid walnut 3-drawer chest; the shaped top with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Commodes and Chests of D...
Good Quality German Baroque Serpentine-Form Walnut Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and good quality German baroque serpentine-form parquetry and walnut veneered 3-drawer
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful German commode from the Baroque period with serpentine front and traces of original
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
German Three Drawer Chest of Walnut with Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
a three drawer chest of walnut with inlaid edges on the sides and top, and diamond style inlay on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Neoclassical / Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, circa 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th century German Louis XVI commode was build, circa 1780 in South Germany.
The corpus of
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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Rare German Baroque Walnut 4-Drawer Chest with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and rare German baroque walnut 4-drawer chest with geometric and compass rose inlay; the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hand-Painted Neoclassical Chest of Drawers South Germany, 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the charm of the 18th century with this exquisite hand-painted Neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Provincial Louis-Seize Chest of Drawers, Southwest German, 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Louis-Seize Chest of Drawers out of solid cherry wood. Because of its matt surface and reduced
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers, South German, circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers on square tapering feet with two drawers. Framing marquetry work on
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pennsylvania German Painted and Decorated Chest over Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a handsome and notable Pennsylvania German painted and decorated dower chest, probably from
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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Baroque Commode in Provincial Style, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque commode with three drawers and a serpentine front. Recently painted in the French provincial style, it features a cream white and anthracite gray color scheme with orna...
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Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Softwood
18th C North Italian/South German Neoclassical Walnut Commode w Parquetry Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Northern Italian / Southern German Neoclassical Walnut Commode with Parquetry Inlay
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine serpentine front chest of drawers with highly figured and bookmatched walnut veneer, resting
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$14,500
Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers, Ash, Northern Germany, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
outstanding example of German furniture art from the end of the 18th century.
The calm and harmonious overall
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Inlaywork and Bronze fittings, Mid-18th C.
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers with a curved front and three drawers. The chest of drawers rests on
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century serpentine painted commode from Germany, 1780.
Reference: 5820
Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Hand-painted white and blue Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers and a rectilinear corpus.
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Softwood
18th Century Bleached Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C German bleached oak commode with carved and fluted drawer fronts. 1780.
Reference
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
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18th Century German Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century German chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every 18th century German chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 18th century German chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A 18th century German chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a 18th Century German Chest?
Prices for a 18th century German chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,694.
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 German 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.
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- 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, 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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