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 Wrought Iron

French Fire Tools

Black Wrought Iron Gates

Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools

Wrought Iron Table Italian

Iron Door Window Wrought

Wrought Iron Fire Dogs

18th Century French Chenets

Antique 18th Century Doors

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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons

$408 / set

17th-18th Century Gothic Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Gothic Firedogs or Andirons

$586 / set

18th Century Dutch Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger

$467

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single-Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

walnut and exemplifies the robust craftsmanship and restrained ornamentation characteristic of 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single-Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

$2,300

17th-18th Century French Decorated Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th Century French rotating gridiron made of decorated wrought iron. To prepare small pieces

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Decorated Rotating Gridiron

$586

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Log Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireplace grate. The holders are made of wrought iron. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Log Grate, 18th Century

$704

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French Louis XV Period fireplace toolset. The toolset is made of wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

$1,154

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. These

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$1,510 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XV period. The fireplace grate is

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$1,036

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century

$586

18th Century Dutch Brass Floor standing Candleholder

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century Dutch Brass Floor standing Candleholder An 18th Century Dutch floor brass standing

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Brass Floor standing Candleholder

$2,783

17th-18th Century Louis XIV Manual Turnspit

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th - 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron and wood. The spit can be used

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Louis XIV Manual Turnspit

$799

Spanish Late Baroque Leather, Brass, Wrought Iron Trunk, ca. 1700

Located in Atlanta, GA

original wrought iron carrying handles, the top with a large faux crocodile patch, retaining original lock

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Spanish Late Baroque Leather, Brass, Wrought Iron Trunk, ca. 1700

$9,550

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron and bronze. The basket is in a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate

$2,220

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$562 / set

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 18th Century, Louis XV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 18th Century, Louis XV Period

$467

18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and brass. It was

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack

$1,036

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Rustic 17th-18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century

$799 / set

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket

$562

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket

$562

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$562 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$680 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$349 / set

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XV and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel

$562

Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$799 / set

Large French 18th Century Louis XV Period Trivet

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Louis XV Period Trivet

$444

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$799 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs

$408 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$408 / set

17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons

$1,154 / set

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period

$444

French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century Period

$562

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

$444

18th Century French Louis XV Period Manual Roasting Jack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Functional and beautiful 18th Century French Louis XV Period roasting jack made of wrought iron and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Manual Roasting Jack

$467 / set

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

$680

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs

$562

Antique Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century, Dutch Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

$799

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and an iron rim on

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

$527

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century

$799

17th-18th Century Louis XIV Period Manual Turnspit

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful early 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron. The condition is good. Louis XIV

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Louis XIV Period Manual Turnspit

$799

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and a polished brass

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

$680

Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century, French Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron and brass

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century

$799

17th-18th Century Large French Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Large French Andirons or Firedogs

$574 / set

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper with polished brass

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

$645

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper with polished brass

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket

$680

17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

$1,510

Early 18th Century Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th Century French Gothic style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons

$442

Large 18th Century Provincial oak Chest, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 18th Century / Chest / oak / Antique / French Provincial An elegant 18th-century French

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century Provincial oak Chest, France

$3,552

2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of late 18th / early 19th century antique wrought iron and brass andirons / fire dogs

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

2 Antique Georgian Wrought Iron Brass Hearthware Fire Dogs Andirons 15

$1,050 Sale Price / set

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Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

$1,036 / set

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

table stands on two carved scrolled legs joined together with a forged iron stretcher; the top is built

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

$2,600

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century

$799 / set

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century, Louis XV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Rustic 18th-century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century, Louis XV Period

$467

George III Neoclassical Cast Wrought Iron Polished Steel Fire Basket, c.1770

Located in London, GB

The bowed bottom ash grate bars in shaped steel, the semi-circular front with wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

George III Neoclassical Cast Wrought Iron Polished Steel Fire Basket, c.1770

$38,239

Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$562 / set

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack

$1,746 / set

Hand Forged 17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged 17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron

$467

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18th Century Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century wrought iron you’re looking for. Each 18th century wrought iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century wrought iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 18th century wrought iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Georgian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 18th Century Wrought Iron?

A 18th century wrought iron can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,228, while the lowest priced sells for $105 and the highest can go for as much as $76,500.

Questions About 18th Century Wrought Iron

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.
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.
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.