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.

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 Italian Bench

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18th Century Wooden Bench

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Antique Walnut Corner Bench

$3,560

Italian Painted Bench

Located in Doylestown, PA

A late 18th century Italian bench in old painted finish, the frame is carved with a scalloped apron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools

Italian Painted Bench

$6,500

18th Century Italian Whitewashed Pine Work Bench with Lower Storage

Located in Dallas, TX

platform. This wonderful Italian carpenters workbench from the 18th century can be used as a sofa table

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Whitewashed Pine Work Bench with Lower Storage

$7,400

18th Century, Venetian lacquered and giltwood bench

Located in IT

Elegant and rare finely carved, lacquered and gilt wood bench Venice (Italy) early 18th century

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools

Materials

Lacquer, Giltwood

18th Century, Venetian lacquered and giltwood bench

$14,834

An 18th Century White Carrara Marble Garden Bench $4500.00

Located in Washington, DC

An 18th Century White Carrara Marble Garden Bench with Beautiful Patina

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

An 18th Century White Carrara Marble Garden Bench $4500.00

$4,500

Pair of Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt 18th Century Benches Roma, 1750

Located in Rome, IT

A fine pair of turquoise painted and parcel-gilt Italian 18th century canapé with scrolled arm

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt 18th Century Benches Roma, 1750

$14,240

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Bench in Walnut and Straw Seat

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This exquisite Italian antique bench, crafted in the late 18th century during the Louis XVI era

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut, Straw

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Bench in Walnut and Straw Seat

$2,124

Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, mid 18th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Retaining its vintage velvet upholstery on its rectangular top, with a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs joined by a turned stretcher, the shaped feet slightly raised

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, mid 18th cen.

$2,990

18th Century Italian Directoire Walnut Antique Settee or Bench with Silk Seat

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique bench 1790s in full directoire era. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Refined seat in

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Settees

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Directoire Walnut Antique Settee or Bench with Silk Seat

$4,746

Early 18th Century Walnut Antique Rustic Bench

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique Italian bench 1700s. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Refined seat in silk

Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Directoire Settees

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Antique Rustic Bench

$2,966

END OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF DIRECTORY BENCHES

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of exceptionally elegant benches, dating back to the Directory period, around the end of the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cherry

END OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF DIRECTORY BENCHES

$1,993 / set

Italian Baroque Carved Wood and Gesso Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

the drop in upholstered seat within a square framework with small medallions around the apron, on turned legs, with an x-form stretcher, and ending on flattened bun feet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Footstools

Italian Baroque Carved Wood and Gesso Bench

$10,600

Exceptional 18thc. Limestone Garden Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large Garden Bench with Pan as Centerpiece

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Exceptional 18thc. Limestone Garden Bench

$44,000

17thc. Limestone bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional Carved Limestone Bench

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Limestone

17thc. Limestone bench

$54,000

Late 18th Century Italian Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Late 18th century Italian carved wood bench.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches

Late 18th Century Italian Bench

$2,650

Italian 18th Century Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

18th century Bench from Bologna, Italy. Beautifully constructed from handsome walnut with solid

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Bench

$5,625

18th Century Italian Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming late 18th century Bench form the Lombardy region of Italy. Soundly constructed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Beech, Chestnut, Oak

18th Century Italian Bench

$3,950

Long 18th Century Italian Backless Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant long 18th Century Italian backless bench is a stunning example of refined

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Long 18th Century Italian Backless Bench

$2,070

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bench

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Tuscan Directoire period walnut bench newly upholstered in ticking.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Benches

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bench

$5,950

18th Century, Italian Baroque Giltwood Bench

Located in IT

This golden wooden bench was made in Turin, Italy, around the middle of the 18th century, in the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century, Italian Baroque Giltwood Bench

$6,526

Italian 18th century Baroque Walnut Bench or Settee

Located in Troy, NY

Unusual upholstered banc with a low backrest, the seat supported by strong turned legs joined by conforming H-stretcher and . This is the one and only original!

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th century Baroque Walnut Bench or Settee

$7,500

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered and Giltwood Center Bench

Located in IT

18th century, Italian neoclassical lacquered and giltwood center bench Measures: Seat height

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Giltwood, Hardwood

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered and Giltwood Center Bench

$8,900

18th Century, Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century, Italian Baroque style bench carved in wood with swirling acanthus leaves throughout

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century, Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bench

$5,500

18th Century Cute Little Butler s Hall Bench with Storage from Italy

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian wooden Butler's bench from the 18th century. This antique bench from Italy has a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Cute Little Butler s Hall Bench with Storage from Italy

$2,660

18th C. Italian Trestle-Leg Bench W/Back Iron Stretcher, Cute!

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian smaller-sized, carved-wood, trestle-leg bench from the 18th century. This antique bench

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Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

18th C. Italian Trestle-Leg Bench W/Back Iron Stretcher, Cute!

$3,773

Late 18th Century Italian Three-Chair Back Painted Wood Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late 18th-early 19th century three-chair back upholstered Italian bench with shield back and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Three-Chair Back Painted Wood Bench

$4,200

Italian Long Backless Bench with Gilded and Painted Polychrome, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Perfect bench for the foot of the bed or along a table as additional seating. Carved and gilded

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Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Long Backless Bench with Gilded and Painted Polychrome, 18th Century

$4,497

Italian Louis XIII Period Walnut and Upholstered Bench, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Upholstered in an off-white velvet with fringed trim, the fitted seat atop turned legs and stretchers.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian Louis XIII Period Walnut and Upholstered Bench, Early 18th Century

$3,400

18th Century Polychromed Venetian Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very fine 18th century polychromed Venetian six-legged bench with stretcher and nailheads.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

18th Century Polychromed Venetian Bench

$6,500

Antique Baroque Side Bench in Lacquered Poplar, 18th Century Italy Florence

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

tones, built in the 18th century for an important entrance to a historic building in central Italy

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood, Poplar

Antique Baroque Side Bench in Lacquered Poplar, 18th Century Italy Florence

$7,713

Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Style X Bench with Red Upholstery

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 18in W: 19in D: 16in This Antique 18th Century Regency style "X" bench is made of

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Style X Bench with Red Upholstery

$716

Italy Pair of Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Upholstered Benches

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of mid-18th century Italian hand-carved walnut upholstered benches. Handcrafted in Lucca

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italy Pair of Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Upholstered Benches

$7,120

End of the Italian 18th Century Venetian Bench with Armrests

Located in Miami, FL

Venetian seat, reupholstered in ivory velvet, circa end 18th century, Italian bench with armrests

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Louis XV Benches

Materials

Wood

End of the Italian 18th Century Venetian Bench with Armrests

$7,800

Italian Neoclassical Bench and Pair Of Italian Consoles

Located in IT

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Carved and Giltwood Bench Cm D 60 x W 204 x H 81 (cm seat Height

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Neoclassical Bench and Pair Of Italian Consoles

$54,589

Antique Italian Lombardy Marquetry Hall Bench Settle Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

decorated cassapanca or hall bench, made in Lombardy Italy and Circa 1780 in date. It is smothered in the

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Lombardy Marquetry Hall Bench Settle Late 18th Century

$5,819

Italian Baroque Painted Hall Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

Stunning 18th century Venetian painted cassapanca. With a shaped back centered by an armorial

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Italian Baroque Painted Hall Bench

$7,800

Early Antique Italian Cassapanca Painted Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Neoclassical decorated carved and painted bench with lift up seat for storage. The back with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Early Antique Italian Cassapanca Painted Bench

$3,850

Italian 18th Century Primitive Banquette

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century Italian Primitive banquette - bench from the Tuscany region of Italy

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Primitive Banquette

$4,800

18th Century Black Italian Empire Brass Inlaid and Vienna Straw Benches

Located in IT

A pair of ebonized walnut wood sofas from Lombardy, Italy, mid-20th century. Back splats are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Benches

Materials

Brass

18th Century Black Italian Empire Brass Inlaid and Vienna Straw Benches

$3,738

Late 17-Early 18th Century Italian Folding Walnut Bench with Iron Stretcher

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a rare formerly church bench that folds down. It has the original hardware and hand-painted

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Late 17-Early 18th Century Italian Folding Walnut Bench with Iron Stretcher

$7,900

Long Late 18th Century Painted Italian Banquette

Located in Dallas, TX

From Italy, this elegant, painted 10 leg banquette has very graceful lines that would blend well

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Silk, Wood

Long Late 18th Century Painted Italian Banquette

$7,900

LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant pair of benches of small dimensions, made of solid carved walnut. The backrest, sides and

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Walnut

LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES

$5,696

Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Prayer chair made of solid walnut with two chest compartments, a tabernacle compartment and one drawer; all sides with multi-profiled filling panels. Very beautiful patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Prayer Chair, Walnut, 18th Century

$3,322

Pair Of Louis XVI Period Banquettes - Canapes

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding pair of 18th century Louis XVI period Banquettes from Venice, Italy. Beautifully

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of Louis XVI Period Banquettes - Canapes

$13,750

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settee/Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Linen. 18th Century bench with exquisitely carved wood with gilded detail. Pale green lacquer enhanced

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settee/Bench

$6,980

Antique, Gustavian hand carved bench in velvet from late 18th century.

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

French Gustavian bench from the late 18th century, circa 1770, with unusually rich hand-carved

Category

Antique 1770s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique, Gustavian hand carved bench in velvet from late 18th century.

$2,071

18th century Italian bench

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful 18th century painted Italian bench

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

18th century Italian bench

$7,200

18th C Italian Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carved frame with original seat- needs cushion

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

18th C Italian Bench

$8,500

18th C. Italian Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Carved Giltwood Bench in Tufted Velvet Upholstery

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

18th C. Italian Bench

$4,200

18th Century Italian Baroque Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning Italian Baroque bench. The seat of this incredible 18th century bench opens to a large

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Bench

$14,000

18th Century Italian Classical Walnut Bench

Located in Essex, MA

18th CENTURY ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL BENCH WITH LIFT TOP SEAT IN WALNUT. Ideal for an entry hall or

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Classical Walnut Bench

$3,600

18th Century Italian Painted Storage Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wooden Italian bench with two storage sections beneath a hinged lid the front panel extending

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Storage Bench

$4,800

Large 18th Century Italian Wall bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paneled with fluted columns and curved base

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Large 18th Century Italian Wall bench

$12,000

Massive Italian Bench, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a huge italian 18th c. dining bench in it's original patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Massive Italian Bench, 18th Century

Early 18th. Century Italian Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Unusual Italian bench with storage. Interesting iron hinges and locks. Multiple old strapping for

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Early 18th. Century Italian Bench

$5,400

18th c. Bench

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. Italian Bench

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

18th c. Bench

18th Century Italian Hall Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully carved in walnut and topped with a loose faux leopard cushion above the caned seat - superb style, scale and quality.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

18th Century Italian Hall Bench

$1,350

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18th Italian Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th Italian bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th Italian bench — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 18th Italian bench, we have 183 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 18th Italian bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th Italian bench, those designed in Baroque, Neoclassical and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 18th Italian Bench?

Prices for a 18th Italian bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $800 and can go as high as $54,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,700.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Italian Bench

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.
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.

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