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 18th Century European Medieval Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra

$4,500

A Silvered Copper and Wrought Iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A silvered copper and wrought iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780 Height: 78.5 cm Diameter: 40 cm

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

A Silvered Copper and Wrought Iron Lavabo, Spanish circa 1780

$3,200

Large Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century

$799 / set

Rare Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign In The Form Of A Key

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside

Category

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign In The Form Of A Key

$3,000 Sale Price

20% Off

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$527

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$527

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$527

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$444

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$467

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made cast iron and wrought iron. The condition is

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$562

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

$467 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$917

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV Style trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet

$408

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century

$408 / set

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$444

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

$444

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$562 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$680 / 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 shovel is in a good

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel

$444

French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

$349 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$586 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$680 / set

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$408 / set

French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs, a poker and a shovel

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

$562 / set

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron. The basket

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$799 / set

18th-19th Century French Spit

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century French spit made of wrought iron and wood. Fit for cooking in an open fire

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Spit

$290

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Gothic period 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 French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

$408

Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Shovel

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Set of early 18th century Dutch fireplace tools. The tools and hanger are made of polished wrought

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Shovel

$467

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$562 / set

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors Circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of French communication doors from the late 18th century, circa 1790, showcase

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors Circa 1790

$6,950

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th - 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fine hand-forged Louis XIV period fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition is good.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th - 18th Century

$1,154

Beautiful 18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger, Louis XV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful 18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger, Louis XV Period

$799

18th Century Dutch Log Basket or Log Holder

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch log bin firewood bucket with lid made of polished brass. Dutch brass kettle

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Log Basket or Log Holder

$645

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$1,036

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$823

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$1,154

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV Period fireplace grate or fire basket made of cast iron and a recently

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket

$799

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireplace grate. It consists of Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$704

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireplace grate. It consists of Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$917

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made wrought iron. The condition is good.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$799

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$823

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of brass and wrought iron

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century

$799 / set

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireplace grate. It consists of Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century

$823

Large 18th-19th Century French Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th-19th century French gridiron made of wrought iron. The gridiron was used for cooking in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th-19th Century French Gridiron

$562

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$823 / set

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century

$586 / set

Large Early 18th Century French Baster, Louis XIV Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV Style fireplace baster made of wrought iron. The baster was used to

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Early 18th Century French Baster, Louis XIV Period

$444

Pairs of 18th Century French Communication Doors Circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of French communication doors from the late 18th century, circa 1790, showcase

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pairs of 18th Century French Communication Doors Circa 1790

$6,950

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

$1,154 / set

Hand Forged and Decorated 17th-18th Century French Toaster

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French toaster hand forged, made of wrought iron. To toast bread or other food

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged and Decorated 17th-18th Century French Toaster

$325

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful hand-forged Louis XV fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition of the grate is good.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century

$1,983

Antique 17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century French rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 17th-18th Century French Louis XV 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.