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 Spanish Table

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Spanish Walnut Baroque Table

$9,800

Spanish Coffee Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Baroque Spanish two drawer coffee table, 18th century. This is an 18th century table that

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Coffee Table

$2,750

18th Century Spanish Door Coffee Table with Patinated Iron Quatrefoil Grommets

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a custom coffee table made from an 18th century Spanish door. This fantastic coffee table

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th Century Spanish Door Coffee Table with Patinated Iron Quatrefoil Grommets

$3,850

18th Century Spanish Bleached Console

Located in Dallas, TX

An antique bleached Elm wood console table from Spain circa 1780. This table has a great look, wide

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Bleached Console

$7,800

18th Century Large Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Table

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Spanish Baroque carved walnut refectory table with three-drawers. Its carved on the

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Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Large Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Table

$17,850

18th Century Spanish Walnut Side Console Table Pyrenean

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century vernacular walnut console/side table from the foothills of the Pyrenean

Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Walnut Side Console Table Pyrenean

$3,634

18th Century Spanish Console Table with Three Drawers and Original Iron Handles

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Console Table with Three Drawers and Original Iron Handles.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Console Table with Three Drawers and Original Iron Handles

$5,983

18th Century Spanish Elmwood Console

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderfully detailed antique Spanish library table in Elm circa 1740. This table features 5

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Elmwood Console

$12,600

Long Spanish Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

17 th c. Spanish table with 3 drawers and stretcher.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Long Spanish Table

$15,000

18th Century Spanish Trestle Table Farm Table in Chestnut and Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

A spectacular 18th century Spanish Trestle Table - Farm Table from the Catalan region. This

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Trestle Table Farm Table in Chestnut and Iron

$11,125

18th Century Spanish Drop Leaf

Located in Wainscott, NY

Gorgeous drop left table from 18th Century Spain, Both leaves are functional and in excellent

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Metal

18th Century Spanish Drop Leaf

$26,000

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Brass Studs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The late 18th century Spanish walnut console table in the Baroque style with rectangle top, brass

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Brass Studs

$7,650

Large Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Geometric Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large Spanish late 18th century features a beautiful three plank rectangular top over two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Wood

Large Spanish 18th Century Chestnut Console Table with Geometric Motifs

$9,500

17th c Spanish trestle table

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Spanish walnut table with wrought iron trestle

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th c Spanish trestle table

18th Century Spanish Farm Table or Trestle Table in Walnut with Solid Board Top

Located in Round Top, TX

A spectacular 18th century solid board top trestle table or farm table constructed from walnut and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Farm Table or Trestle Table in Walnut with Solid Board Top

$11,875

Spanish Late 18th Century Pine Side Table Wooden Stretcher and Iron Nails

Located in Round Top, TX

Adorable early knotty pine Spanish small table with hand forged iron nails, tongue and groove

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Spanish Late 18th Century Pine Side Table Wooden Stretcher and Iron Nails

$1,800

17th C. Spanish Style Table

Located in Madrid, ES

Herreriana style table in oak.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Oak

17th C. Spanish Style Table

$6,581

18th Century Spanish Baroque Side Table with Carved Top Legs Iron Stretchers

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Spanish Baroque side table with carved top and carved edges Beautiful carved lyre

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Baroque Side Table with Carved Top Legs Iron Stretchers

$2,575

Spanish 18th Century Counter Weight

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful and very unique 18th century counter weight in wood and iron from the Barcelona area

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Counter Weight

$3,750

Spanish 18th Century Counter, Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 18th century store counter, desk from the Barcelona area. Wonderfully constructed

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

Spanish 18th Century Counter, Desk

$11,875

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Spanish Baroque center table, the plank top above well-turned legs ending in bun feet joined by

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$3,850

Spanish Baroque Walnut Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

RECTANGULAR SINGLE BOARD TOP OVER TWO DEEP DRAWERS, SIDES WITH CONFORMING DIAMOND PANELS, TURNED LEGS AND STRETCHERS.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Tables

Spanish Baroque Walnut Side Table

$3,750

Spanish Carved Mahogany Dining Table W/ Iron Stretcher, Europe, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite 18th-century Spanish dining table is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Carved Mahogany Dining Table W/ Iron Stretcher, Europe, 18th Century

$6,200

Spanish Baroque Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Spanish walnut and chestnut side table with turned legs and wrought iron stretchers.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Spanish Baroque Side Table

$2,750

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Secret Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved in Spain, circa 1730, this important antique console table flaunts an impressive Gothic

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Secret Drawers

$7,800

A Spanish Early 18th Century Painted Pinewood Work Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

the rectangular top resting upon two trestle form supports connected by an x-stretcher and flat footrest, having two suspended drawers

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

A Spanish Early 18th Century Painted Pinewood Work Table

$4,460

18th Century Spanish Guard Room Dining Table w/ Trestle Forged Iron Stretcher

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful 18th century Spanish baroque guard room /dining table in walnut with plank-top resting

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Guard Room Dining Table w/ Trestle Forged Iron Stretcher

$6,750

17th century Spanish table

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century walnut Spanish table with wrought iron stretcher

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Iron

17th century Spanish table

$12,500

18th Century Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Side Table with Drawer and Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

Rustic and sculptural, this 18th-century side table was crafted in the Catalonia region of Spain

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Side Table with Drawer and Stretcher

$3,400

18th Century Spanish Single plank walnut table

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very characterful 18th century Spanish table. It is made from walnut throughout and the

Category

Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Single plank walnut table

$3,634

18th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Console Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-18th century Renaissance style walnut console table from Spain features hand-turned barley

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Console Table with Iron Stretcher

$1,295

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Spanish Baroque walnut table of simple form, the plank top supported by turned legs joined by

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Side Tables

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$3,850

Coffee Table Made from 18th Century Spanish Wood Door and Custom Iron Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a custom coffee table made from an 18th century Spanish door. This unique coffee table has

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee Table Made from 18th Century Spanish Wood Door and Custom Iron Base

$4,445

17th c. Walnut Spanish Refectory Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Walnut refectory table with iron stretcher

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

17th c. Walnut Spanish Refectory Table

$8,900

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Side Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique table was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. Built in walnut, the small end table

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Side Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher

$2,800

18th Century Pair of Spanish Andalusian Painted Corner Tables

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century pair of Spanish Andalusian painted corner tables.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Console Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Spanish Andalusian Painted Corner Tables

$8,975 / set

Spanish Inlaid Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Charming 18th century Spanish walnut side table with turned legs, iron stretchers and a beautiful

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Tables

Spanish Inlaid Side Table

$3,800

Spanish Baroque Farm Table

Located in Dallas, TX

a 17th century Spanish farm house table with ox yoke form legs joined by hand forged / wrought iron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Farm Tables

Spanish Baroque Farm Table

$12,245

Spanish Colonial Walnut Center Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Spanish colonial walnut center table, the overhanging top above 2 frieze drawers on downswept

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Colonial Walnut Center Table

$5,850

18th Century Spanish Pair of Table Lamps Made from Columns

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Pair of Table Lamps Made from Columns

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Pair of Table Lamps Made from Columns

$3,111 / set

18th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut One Plank Top Side Table Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Spain circa 1780, and built of walnut wood, the antique occasional table stands on thick

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut One Plank Top Side Table Drawer

$2,600

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Spanish Colonial Inlaid Coffee Cocktail Table

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Spanish Colonial Inlaid Coffee Cocktail Table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Spanish Colonial Inlaid Coffee Cocktail Table

$4,650

Unusual 18th Century Spanish Drop Leaf Table in Walnut, Circa 17

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual 18th Century Spanish Drop Leaf Table in Walnut, Circa 1710 Please see

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Unusual 18th Century Spanish Drop Leaf Table in Walnut, Circa 17

$9,950

18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Console Sofa Table with Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique fruit wood console was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. The sofa table with four

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Sofa Tables

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Console Sofa Table with Drawers

$5,300

Spanish Walnut Two Drawer Table, 17th century

Located in Westwood, NJ

Spanish Walnut Carved two drawer trestle end table.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Spanish Walnut Two Drawer Table, 17th century

Spanish 18th Century Altar in Painted Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

A beautiful 18th century altar from Spain in painted wood. A more primitive altar, beautifully

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish 18th Century Altar in Painted Wood

$5,900

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Library Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish baroque style, hand carved, walnut library table. Table features a two-plank top over a

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Library Table

$12,800

Early 18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Secret Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

in a variety of rooms. Carved in Spain, circa 1730, the table features a single wooden plank top, two

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Secret Drawer

$8,900

17th Century Spanish Walnut Baroque Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 17th Century walnut Spanish baroque tressle table having a richly grained single plank top, the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Walnut Baroque Table

Spanish Traveling Table

Located in Houston, TX

Spanish Walnut Traveling Table. Two Board Top With Iron Stretchers. The Legs Fold For Carrying

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Traveling Table

$6,800

Spanish Side Table, circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

This side table originates from Spain, circa mid-18th century. Measurements: 32'' L x 13.75'' D

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Side Table, circa 1750

$800

Spanish walnut table, circa 1700

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Spanish walnut Baroque side table, the rectangular single board top over 2 carved drawers joined

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish walnut table, circa 1700

$16,500

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs, Carved Edges Iron Stretch

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Catalonian dining table with Baroque style lyre legs This Spanish 18th century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs, Carved Edges Iron Stretch

$4,720

18th Spanish Bench or Low Console Table with Marquetry Drawers Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

18th Spanish bench or low console table with marquetry drawers Original iron pull hardware and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Spanish Bench or Low Console Table with Marquetry Drawers Iron Stretcher

$4,675

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Solid Board-Top Table or Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome early 18th century Solid Board Top desk - writing table from the Catalan region of

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Solid Board-Top Table or Desk

$7,250

19th Century Spanish Single Plank Walnut Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Spanish single plank table with beautifully carved legs and hand-wrought stretchers

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Single Plank Walnut Table

$12,800

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Wall Mounted Consoles

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Spanish 18th Century giltwood wall-mounted console tables with ornately carved frames

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Wall Mounted Consoles

$95,000 / set

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th Spanish table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every 18th Spanish table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th Spanish table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 18th Spanish table bearing Baroque, Neoclassical or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th Spanish table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Schumacher and Spanish School produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a 18th Spanish table at 1stDibs is $5,857, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $685,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About 18th Spanish Table

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.

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