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Vintage 19th Century Asian Stacking Tansu Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage pair of stacking Asian chests. The iconic Tansu cabinet with lots is great heavy
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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th c. Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great chest. Has three interior shelves and 12 open compartments. All original, in great antique condition. Would made an ideal A/V cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Buffets

Oversized Japanese Meiji 19th Century Staircase Tansu with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized antique 19th century Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the Meiji period, with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu, Chest of drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese Tansu cabinet in natural fir wood retaining original iron hardware, Meiji period, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse your living space in timeless elegance with these transformed 19th century Japanese Choba
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Iron

Japanese Tansu
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese Tansu
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Tansu cabinet from Japan. Meiji period (Late 19th / Early 20th century), light wood, ornate iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tall tansu chest from the late 19th century, with drawers and sliding
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Parquetry Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
has inlaid work on all four sides. Late 19th/very early 20th century.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Era Japanese Two Piece Tansu
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century Japanese two-piece tansu chest in kiri wood with original hand forged iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive late 19th century Japanese Meiji period kitchen storage cabinet, called a mizuya
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

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Cedar

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
-cut iron hardware, drawers and safe. Born during the 19th century, this wooden tansu is a fine example
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Description: Japanese Sendai Chest, with iron hardware. 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th c. Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of night stands on iron bases. Chest on left has three drawers. Chest on right has two large drawers and two small drawers within the small door on bottom right. Beautiful pa...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Buffalo, NY
The antique Korean Bandaji, or blanket chest is handcrafted in wood and embellished with original brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plat...
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Step Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditional Japanese step tansu in two sections with 4 drawers and two sets of sliding doors and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Korean Tansu Elmwood Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood cabinet, 20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tansu with Tsuru-Kame Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period two piece tansu chest in red lacquer and akamatsu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Kiri wood, tansus on custom iron bases. Original hardware and bamboo nails
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Night Stands

Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Tansu cabinet from Japan. Four drawers with ornate hardware. Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Par of Tansu Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Hinoki wood tansus on custom iron bases. All original. Hand-forged hardware, bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Night Stands

Antique Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. tansu with four drawers on contemporary iron base. Beautiful iron work! Can work as a pair
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Tansus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of stacked 19th century. Kiri wood tansus on custom bases. Original iron latches and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Display Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Display tansu used in kitchens and dining area, with original sliding glass doors. Assembled
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Tansu Nightstands
Located in East Hampton, NY
A complementary pair of Japanese elmwood Tansus on custom modern iron stands. The chest on the
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Japanese Isho Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red lacquered tansu (chest of drawers)used for storing clothes.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Dressers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Tansu cabinet or chest in dark finish, with metal trim and pulls and hinges. Hidden
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Japanese Sliding Door Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edo period hinoki wood tansu with two sliding doors and one interior shelf. Original hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Japanese Sendai Tansu Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
Excellent Japanese Tansu with fine hand-forged iron hardware. Sendai Prefecture, circa 1880.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Meiji Period Hinoki Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meiji period hinoki wood Tansu. Made in Japan, circa late 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / TV board
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal
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Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal
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Antique 19th Century Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Korean Antique Tansu Chest / Semi-Closed Chest / Side Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Korean furniture from the Joseon era. It is thought to be from the 19th century. The metal
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Archaistic Furniture

Materials

Pine

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc. Isho Dansu (clothing tansu). Fully functional drawers, two sections which latch together
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A Small Japanese Tansu
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese tansu. Possibly a chadansu, used for storing and displaying tea ceremony
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Buffets

Japanese Isho Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece isho tansu for storing clothes. From the Meiji Period (1868-1911).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Dressers

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Iron

19thc. Tansu on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th c. Kiri wood tansu with "gravity" forged iron handles. Called Gravity pulls because they
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Edo Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese edo tansu with the date marked on the bottom, 1840. Two sections of drawers that can be
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Keyaki Wood Small Tansu or Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Keyaki wood small tansu (chest). Original paulownia design hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

19th C. Early Meiji Period Paper Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
An early 19th C. Meiji period paper tansu. Heavily patinated Japanese pine & cedar. two sets of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar, Pine, Paper

19th Antique Japanese Choba Tansu Keyaki and Kiri Wood
Located in Brescia, IT
Choba Tansu Japanese cabinet, last Edo Period, in Kiri and Keyaki wood with four drawers and two
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868-1912. This period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu with Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from circa 1868 through circa 1912
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Korean 19th Century Two Part Elm Tansu Wedding Cabinet with Butterfly Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Both the upper and the lower part have multiple decorative white brass mounts. Each features two doors mounted with butterfly hinges and butterfly center-mount. The doors open up to ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Elmwood Tansu on Stand
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique Japanese elmwood tansu in three parts; two cases having brass strap mounts and hardware
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Japanese Tansu Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Japanese black lacquer and gilt mon motif 5 drawer tansu chests with original brass
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Korean Bandaji Hardwood Tansu Storage Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Korean Bandaji hardwood storage tansu chest, 19th century, with drop-front panel with a large
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Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Side Table/Night Stand Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. kotansu with five drawers
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Night Stands

Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Tansu chest from the late Edo to early Meiji period in kiri wood commonly known as the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki wood drawer fronts, suji wood form.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Good Japanese Mizuya Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese 2-part keyaki (elm) mizuya tansu (kitchen chest) each section with sliding doors the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Japanese Tansu on Custom Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very functional, hinoki wood Japanese tansu on custom iron base. This tansu has four drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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19th Century Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century tansu you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century tansu — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. A 19th century tansu made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century tansu over the years, but those crafted by Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Tansu?

Prices for a 19th century tansu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,108.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Tansu
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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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