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 Spanish Table

Spanish Baroque Console

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Spanish Rustic Wood

Spanish Trestle

Antique Console Table With Drawers

Antique Spanish Desk

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

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Walnut

17th Century Spanish Library Table

$25,000

17th Century Spanish Table with Turned Legs

Located in Montecito, CA

Beautiful 17th Century walnut Spanish table with turned legs. Single slab top.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Sofa Tables

17th Century Spanish Table with Turned Legs

$8,500

A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry Table

Located in London, GB

Spanish Walnut Table with Marquetry Top & Chiuresco Wrought Iron Stretchers c.1700

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry Table

$8,300

17c Spanish Cypress Long Table

Located in Culver City, CA

A 17c spanish cypress table top and base. table and base are assembled, but both are from the 17c

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Cypress

17c Spanish Cypress Long Table

$8,500

Fine 17th Century Spanish Baroque Period Walnut Library Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine 17th century Spanish baroque period walnut library table with a single plank top over two

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine 17th Century Spanish Baroque Period Walnut Library Table

$22,500

A Bold Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular plank top; over inset conforming apron containing three drawers; raised on canted rectangular sectioned legs; joined by similar stretcher; good color and patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Bold Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$8,900

Spanish Solid One Piece Top Walnut Table

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A Spanish solid one piece top walnut table on a later shaped and ironwork base Dimensions

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish George III Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Solid One Piece Top Walnut Table

$2,867

Early Tuscan Or Spanish Table

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

great looking walnut table with one drawer and hand wrought iron stretchers across the bottom

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tables

Materials

Iron

Early Tuscan Or Spanish Table

$6,500

17th c. Spanish Side Table

Located in Summerland, CA

A diminutive one-drawer baroque table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish End Tables

Materials

Iron

17th c. Spanish Side Table

$9,500

Spanish Baroque Writing Table

Located in Washington, DC

Rare carved Walnut Plank Spanish Writing Table with Detachable Iron Supports.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Writing Table

$18,500

Italian / Spanish Baroque Fruitwood Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice and small scaled Italian or Spanish fruitwood table with well turned legs and forged iron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian / Spanish Baroque Fruitwood Table

$5,500

17th Century Spanish Style Walnut Draw Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful Spanish walnut 1 draw table.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Style Walnut Draw Table

$4,950

17th Century Spanish Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher Lyre Legg

Located in Montecito, CA

Beautiful walnut 17th Century Spanish Lyre legged table from the estate of John Young Hunter

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Table with Wrought Iron Stretcher Lyre Legg

$18,500

18th Century Spanish Table in Dark Brown Oak with Iron Stretcher, circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Spanish Table in Dark Brown Oak with Iron Stretcher, circa 1780 This lovely rustic

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Table in Dark Brown Oak with Iron Stretcher, circa 1780

$3,500

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Walnut Table

Located in Montecito, CA

Very nice 17th Century Spanish Walnut table with two drawers. Gorgeous single slab Walnut top, iron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tables

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Walnut Table

$12,500

Spanish Walnut Writing Table With Turned Legs

Located in New Orleans, LA

EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH WALNUT WRITING TABLE WITH TURNED LEGS, C.1700 H 29¾" APRON 24

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Walnut Writing Table With Turned Legs

$6,750

Spanish Three Drawer Console Table, circa 1650

Located in Culver City, CA

Spanish three drawer console with one board top. some restoration, including hardware, added plinth

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Three Drawer Console Table, circa 1650

$14,000

17th c. Spanish Library Table

Located in Summerland, CA

A bold Catalan oak and pine library / console table with two deeply-carved drawers raised on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

17th c. Spanish Library Table

$6,500

Table 17th Century Spanish Walnut

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th Century Spanish Walnut Table 52''w x 20''d x 21''h

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Table 17th Century Spanish Walnut

$1,400

Late 17th. Century Spanish Table

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome Spanish two drawer table with inlaid drawers and sides. Single board walnut top above the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Late 17th. Century Spanish Table

$14,750

18C Spanish Colonial Guard Room Table

Located in New York, NY

18C Spanish Colonial Mesa Cavalete or "guard room" style table with highly decorative wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tables

Materials

Iron

18C Spanish Colonial Guard Room Table

$14,500

17th Century Spanish Table Turned Legs

Located in Montecito, CA

Very fine 17th Century Spanish table. Single slab top, turned legs, carved on all sides with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish End Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Table Turned Legs

$16,500

17th Century Spanish Table Lyre Legs

Located in Montecito, CA

A very fine Spanish 17th Century table, with beautifully carved lyre legs and a wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish End Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Table Lyre Legs

$8,750

17th C. Spanish Table

Located in New York, NY

17th Century walnut table with iron pull ring on single drawer

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Tables

17th C. Spanish Table

$3,200

17th Century Spanish Library Console Table

Located in Montecito, CA

Very fine 17th Century Spanish library table. This table is carved all the way around with faux

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

17th Century Spanish Library Console Table

$26,000

Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spanish Baroque walnut two-drawer console table with wonderful fruitwood inlays, turned legs and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Console Table

$16,800

18th Century Walnut Vargueno

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the top piece is 15 1/4x35 1/4x20 1/2 with 12 drawers,2 doors and a secret drawer. The table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Walnut Vargueno

Spanish Colonial Carved Oak and Walnut Table

Located in Essex, MA

A Spanish Colonial carved oak and walnut occasional low table, perfect as a coffee table, too, with

Category

Antique 18th Century South American Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Spanish Colonial Carved Oak and Walnut Table

$5,800

17th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table Turned Legs

Located in Montecito, CA

Beautiful 17th Century Spanish side table.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table Turned Legs

$4,250

17th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table Turned Legs

Located in Montecito, CA

Very nice 17th Century Spanish side table with single plank Walnut top. Turned legs and geometric

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table Turned Legs

$4,800

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Spanish Writing Table, Walnut and Pine

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A stunning late 17th-early 18th century two-drawer scalloped skirt walnut and pine writing table

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Spanish Writing Table, Walnut and Pine

$8,900

Antique Trestle Table Made from an 18th Century Church Door

Located in Cardiff, CA

This is a beautiful marriage of an ox cart and an 18th century church door (probably Spanish) with

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Trestle Table Made from an 18th Century Church Door

$4,800

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Dining Table Console

Located in Montecito, CA

Excellent Spanish 17th Century lyre leg table. Walnut. Can be used as a desk or dining table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Dining Table Console

$14,500

Very early Spanish WalnutTrestle Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very early Spanish walnut trestle table with single plank top, original iron stretchers

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Very early Spanish WalnutTrestle Table

$9,600

Narrow Spanish Walnut Trestle Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

Narrow Spanish Walnut Trestle Table with Iron Stretcher, circa 1800 single plank of walnut top

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Narrow Spanish Walnut Trestle Table with Iron Stretcher

$8,500

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table

Located in Montecito, CA

A stunning heavily carved period Spanish Walnut table. Iron lockplates and pulls.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Console Table

Located in Montecito, CA

A truly beautiful 17th Century Spanish Chestnut console table. Gorgeous carving on the drawers with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Console Table

Narrow Spanish Walnut Serving Table with iron stretcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

Narrow Spanish Walnut Serving Table with turned legs and iron stretcher; circa 1780

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Narrow Spanish Walnut Serving Table with iron stretcher

$10,500

18th.Century Spanish Walnut Iron Strap Table

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome one board walnut top on St. Antonio legs with iron strap. Beautiful patinated top with iron inset studs and great wear. "A" shaped legs with serpentine iron stretchers.Sever...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

18th.Century Spanish Walnut Iron Strap Table

$12,750

Beautiful 17th Century Spanish Table Desk Dining

Located in Montecito, CA

Beautiful Spanish 17th Century Walnut lyre legged table. A beautiful, all original example of 17th

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful 17th Century Spanish Table Desk Dining

$12,500

Spanish Painted Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fluted columns,bun feet,carved skirt with puti in center

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Spanish Painted Console

17th c.Spanish Colonial Table

Located in Summerland, CA

A boldly carved cedar console table or library table, one wide drawer, claw legs with angel motif

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Center Tables

Materials

Cedar

17th c.Spanish Colonial Table

$19,000

18th Century Italian Polychromed Table with Chinoiseries

Located in Madrid, ES

18th century Italian polychromed table with chinoiseries, in it's original green and chinoiseries

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Polychromed Table with Chinoiseries

$8,290

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Console Library Table

Located in Montecito, CA

Exceptional 17th Century Spanish console table. This is a very fine, single slab top, heavily

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Console Library Table

$22,500

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table

Located in Montecito, CA

Outstanding, early 17th Century Spanish Walnut table w/ two drawers. It's carved on all side with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding 17th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Refectory Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A superb 17th century Spanish baroque walnut refectory table with deeply carved drawers and turned

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Refectory Table

$36,000

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table With Iron Stretchers

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

great looking period walnut table with hand wrought iron stretchers, turned legs and turned

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table With Iron Stretchers

$18,000

Beautiful Spanish Chestnut Table 17th Century Console

Located in Montecito, CA

Rare beautiful 17th Century Spanish Chestnut table circa 1600. Three carved drawers on each side. 3

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Beautiful Spanish Chestnut Table 17th Century Console

$18,500

17th Century Spanish Library Table Console Chestnut

Located in Montecito, CA

A great 17th Century Spanish Chestnut library table console. Gorgeous single slab of chestnut top

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Library Table Console Chestnut

$18,500

17th Century Spanish Library Console Table Walnut

Located in Montecito, CA

Fantastic 17th Century Spanish library Console table. As original as they come. Single slab of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Library Console Table Walnut

$32,000

17th Century Exceptional Mansion Walnut Spanish Table

Located in Paris, FR

carved in a shape of a lyre reminds us of the ancient stands. This table has an exceptionally large top

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Exceptional Mansion Walnut Spanish Table

$41,451

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful Antique Table with carved base and thick plank top made of walnut.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$8,500

PAIR OF SPANISH DEMI LUNE TABLES

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of 18th c. Demi Lune Walnut tables

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF SPANISH DEMI LUNE TABLES

$7,500

17th Century Walnut Spanish Console Table Museum Quality

Located in Montecito, CA

A beautiful 17th Century Spanish Walnut console table. Carved on both sides. It features a massive

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Walnut Spanish Console Table Museum Quality

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Walnut Table Desk Console

Located in Montecito, CA

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Table with a single plank of Walnut top. Lovely wrought iron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Excellent 17th Century Spanish Walnut Table Desk Console

$12,500

A Great 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Center Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning 17th century Spanish chestnut center table -- single plank top over carved frieze and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

A Great 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Center Table

$29,000

Outstanding Circa 1740 Spanish Gilded console table with Provenance

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding, early 18th century Spanish, gilded console table, of great proportions, retaining

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Outstanding Circa 1740 Spanish Gilded console table with Provenance

$19,802

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Questions About 18th Spanish Table

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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