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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Mahogany Furniture

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Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

$22,400 Sale Price

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Fine late 18th century Georgian Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine late 18th century Georgian serpentine inlaid mahogany server or sideboard standing 40” high

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Antique 18th Century English Sideboards

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Mahogany

Fine late 18th century Georgian Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

$11,000

English George III Mahogany Shaving Mirror, Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late 18th century English George III mahogany shaving mirror attached to base with 3 drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

English George III Mahogany Shaving Mirror, Late 18th Century

$1,450

18th Century Mahogany side table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany serpentine shaped tea / side table, the back leg pulling out to support the

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany side table

$2,048

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality And Rarely Found, 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Library

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase

$13,383

18th Century mahogany tripod table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany tripod / wine table, the circular mahogany top sitting on a birdcage mount so

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany tripod table

$1,843

18th Century mahogany tripod table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany tripod table

$2,116

18th Century Mahogany Large Pembroke Dining Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality And Unusually Large Late 18th Century Mahogany Pembroke Dining Table Having Well

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Large Pembroke Dining Table

$3,414

18th Century mahogany Pembroke table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality early 18th Century mahogany oval Pembroke table, having a wonderful solid

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany Pembroke table

$2,116

18th Century Mahogany Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period mahogany kneehole desk of good size, with the original brasses and lovely one

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Desk

$5,906

18th Century English George III Mahogany Flip Top Concertino Action Game Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English George III Mahogany Flip Top Concertino Action Game Table with Leather Top

Category

Antique 18th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English George III Mahogany Flip Top Concertino Action Game Table

$3,885

18th Century mahogany Pembroke table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany Pembroke table, having a wonderful figured solid table of rectangular form

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany Pembroke table

$2,116

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Double Corner Cabinet

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Floorstanding Double Corner

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Double Corner Cabinet

$4,506

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Cupboard

Located in London, GB

An important mid-18th century mahogany corner cupboard having dentil moulded cornice above fielded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Cupboard

$19,802

Baltic NeoClassic Mahogany 18th Century Breakfront

Located in Queens, NY

"Continental (Probably Baltic-18th Century) Neo-classic mahogany breakfront cabinet with a lower

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Baltic NeoClassic Mahogany 18th Century Breakfront

$39,500

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair Measures 25.5" in

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

$2,200

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Single Carver

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Irish George II mahogany carver, the bow shaped back rail centred with flowerhead

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Irish George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Single Carver

$10,658

Louis XVI Provincial Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Louis XVI Provincial Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century; demilune in shape with turned

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Provincial Brass Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century

$5,500

Rare Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Settee

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany two-seat settee having pierced acanthus carved

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Settee

$39,605

18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Drop Leaf Occasional Table, Of Rectangular Form

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table

$6,828

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest

Located in New York, NY

A handsome, well-aged George III trunk, late 18th century. The chest is comprised of mahogany wood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest

$2,800 Sale Price

26% Off

18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Dressing Table Mirror

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror, Having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Dressing Table Mirror

$2,041

18th Century Mahogany Three-Pillar Dining Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Late 18th Century Mahogany Three Pillar Dining Table A fine late 18th century three pillar dining

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Three-Pillar Dining Table

$29,362

18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

. This beautiful early 18th century chest of drawers is earlier in date than the vast majority you will

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$11,608

Large 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

dates back to the late 18th century and is constructed from good quality, high grade. mahogany timber

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Large 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray

$831

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in High Point, NC

18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove

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Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

$9,750

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid-18th century George III period mahogany Library Gainsborough armchairs, having

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

$22,534 / set

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Georgian mahogany bachelor’s chest with original brass ring handles and escutcheons

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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

$11,843

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. In remarkable antique

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

$11,500

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

serpentine chest of drawers, showcasing elegant proportions and classic 18th-century craftsmanship. The

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

$4,779

18th Century American Mahogany Tea Table, Great Size and Form

Located in Buchanan, MI

An 18th century American mahogany tea table, great size and form.

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Antique 18th Century American American Classical End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Mahogany Tea Table, Great Size and Form

$3,200

French 18th Century Directoire Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Brass Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant French 18th century Directoire period mahogany, ormolu and brass side table

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 18th Century Directoire Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Brass Side Table

$15,800

Dutch 18th Century Mahogany Cabinet

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch 18th Century mahogany cabinet A Louis XVI mahogany cabinet with straight hood with

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch 18th Century Mahogany Cabinet

$18,653

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bracket Feet

Located in Richmond, VA

18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with bracket feet, fluted quarter columns and

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bracket Feet

$5,800

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Chinese Chippendale mahogany silver table with gadrooned moulding to the top edge

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Silver Table

$23,094

18th Century Mahogany Doors Louis XV Period Decorated with Hunting Painting

Located in Marseille, FR

Spectacular series of complete and matching mahogany doors from the 18th century Louis XV period

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Doors and Gates

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Doors Louis XV Period Decorated with Hunting Painting

$26,055

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bedside Night Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive And Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III, Chippendale Period Mahogany

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bedside Night Table

$4,097

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Wingback Armchair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

claw feet made from solid mahogany.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Wingback Armchair

$5,445

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

English egg shaped carved mahogany tea caddy, circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, English Mahogany Tea Caddy

$875

18th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century George III mahogany silver table, the moulded dish top over shaped frieze centred with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Silver Table

$33,753

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare 18th century mahogany longcase clock of small size, with an 11" silvered dial and eight day

Category

Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

$8,194

A Late 18th Century Mahogany Bedside Commode

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1780. A late eighteenth century mahogany bedside commode with galleried top

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Antique Late 18th Century English End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Late 18th Century Mahogany Bedside Commode

$3,619

18th Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A George II 18th century Mahogany tea table featuring dish top, single drawer in frieze with cock

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Georgian Mahogany Tea Table

$5,885

18th Century Dutch Lowboy in Mahogany with Serpentine Front 2 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Dutch Lowboy in Mahogany with Serpentine Front & 2 Drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Lowboys

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Lowboy in Mahogany with Serpentine Front 2 Drawers

$2,885

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

fronts, and edges of the body are accented with brass profiles. The body is veneered in mahogany

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, late 18th Century

$7,342

Small 18th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive And Particularly Charming Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Miniature

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest

$4,097

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Commode, Or

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

$20,485

English 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a lovely English 18th century mahogany chest of drawers with a bowed front that allows the

Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$6,200

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany and Tooled Leather Fold Top Games Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany and Tooled Leather Fold Top Games Table / console table with

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany and Tooled Leather Fold Top Games Table

$3,995

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century George III mahogany open bookcase. The base with two cupboards, painted

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bookcase

$6,487

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany “Tric Trac” Games Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French 18th century Louis XVI period mahogany "tric trac" games table. The table is raised

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany “Tric Trac” Games Table

$23,900

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sofa Table (United Kingdom

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table, Having Superbly Figured Two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sofa Table (United Kingdom

$8,467

18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gutsy 18th century Georgian style mahogany library armchair with carved eagle head detail. High

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

$2,650

Georgian Small 18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Bowfronted Sideboard, Of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Small 18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard

$8,467

Oval Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Wine Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming And Extremely Good Quality Mid 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Wine Table, Or Lamp Table

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oval Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Wine Table

$5,189

18th Century English Diminutive Mahogany Chest with Satin Wood Banding

Located in Buchanan, MI

18th century English diminutive mahogany chest with satin wood banding. Top opens to an compartment

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Diminutive Mahogany Chest with Satin Wood Banding

$4,500

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Card Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine-shaped card table in the French

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Card Table

$5,394

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Questions About 18th Century Mahogany Furniture

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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.