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Vintage Drexel Heritage Breakfront Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in North York, ON
A spacious breakfront display cabinet from Drexel's Heritage Collection, in a warm walnut palette
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George III Style Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III style walnut bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with a moulded edge. Above
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Theordore Alexander Monumental Flame Mahogany Regency Breakfront China Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Regency/Neoclassical inspired breakfront by Theodore Alexander. Made from flame/ crotch
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Satinwood Banded Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Circa Early 20th Century Stunning book-matched mahogany, with satinwood and ebony
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD BREAKFRONT OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE ADJUSTABLE SHELVEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English Flamed Mahogany breakfront Library bookcase with fully adjustable shelves Please note the
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
made fewer than 20 of these breakfronts per year while they were in business and even if 2 were ordered
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Mahogany Kittinger China Breakfront Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful mahogany 1940s china cabinet is made by Kittinger. It features Honduran mahogany with lovely latticework on the doors that open to reveal solid wood shelving with cus...
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Very strong looking & practicable solid mahogany antique breakfront bookcase in the Chippendale
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Very impressive mahogany breakfront bookcase, with four astral glazed doors above and four flame
Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Parquetry Bronze Ormolu Display China Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent antique French two tiered display cabinet breakfront with marble top credenza and
Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very decorative chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet. This was made in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Joseph Gerte, Boston Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet or Bookcase
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular two part mahogany breakfront. The upper section with nicely carved cornice
Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Breakfront Library Display Cabinet
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Harrods Kennedy Flamed Mahogany Military Campaign Library Display Cabinet. This piece is becoming popular and highly collectable over the yea...
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Mastercraft Brass, Glass and Mirror Breakfront
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two cabinets each one 43" wide and 20" deep. Manufactured by Mastercraft. Lighted, mirror back
Category

Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Regency Style Breakfront Mahogany Side Cabinet Buffet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant vintage mid-20th century Regency style breakfront cabinet or buffet in mahogany with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet Bookcase by Vanleigh
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grain. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 80" H x 58" W x 16" D x 27.5" Leg clearance. Bottom alone
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French Enfilade w/Fossilized Marble Top Shallow Breakfront Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century. This vintage console cabinet from France, just over 7 feet in length, has a very shallow
Category

Mid-20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Baker English Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Age: Mid-20th century Measurements: 85.5" H x 73" W x 18" D.
Category

20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Baker Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional flame mahogany Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or display cabinet with drop
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Renzo Rutili Leather Breakfront Library Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning design for Johnson Furniture. Green embossed leather fronts, with brass drop ring pulls, that appear to be all drawers. Starting from the bottom, the lowest pair of drawer...
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning carved flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Grosfeld House NY Mahogany and Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet
By Grosfeld House
Located in Big Flats, NY
panels, maker label on drawer interior, locking and with key, 20th century Measures: 82" H x 72" W x
Category

20th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

C1930s Era English Made Federal Style Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Federal style breakfront with 3 doors with 3 shelves over 3 doors each containing 1 shelf.
Category

20th Century Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th century Beautiful flame mahogany, with mullioned bubble glass front
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Karges Italian Provincial Large Fruitwood Burl Wood Breakfront China Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
craftsmanship, great style and form, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 79.5" H x 72" W x 17" D . Base: 30" H.          
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Large Triple Cupboard Breakfront Wardrobe in Cherrywood Walnut + Drawers Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large Cherrywood and Walnut breakfront wardrobe with
Category

20th Century English Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

VINTAGE FLAMED MAHOGANY GEORGIAN STYLE BREAKFRONT SiDEBOARD LOTS OF STORAGE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Vintage Flamed Mahogany Georgian-style Breakfront
Category

20th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinets, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning carved flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

VINTAGE LARGE BEVAN FUNNELL LIBRARY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE WiTH ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Breakfront Bookcase / Display Cabinet. The bookcase is in good condition; it is a sturdy and good quality
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Federal Mahogany Corner Cupboard China Cabinet Display Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Federal style mahogany corner cabinet with glass doors that open to three fixed shelves. Bottom section doors open for more storage. One piece construction. Stunning bespoke corner...
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Triple Cupboard Breakfront Wardrobe in Cherrywood Walnut + Drawers Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely large Cherrywood and Walnut breakfront wardrobe with drawers
Category

20th Century English Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Breakfront Sideboard with Four Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, Burr and Burl Walnut Breakfront sideboard with
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
desk From the Armando Collection Italy, Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved mahogany, with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hand painted Faux Bamboo Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Norwalk, CT
A lovely cabinet with hand painted decoration in gold over a very dark green, detailed with faux bamboo trimming. The upper section behind mullioned glass doors has glass shelves and...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stunning Library Breakfront Bookcase with Sliding Doors Sideboard Sized Lights
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sideboard sized Library Breakfront sliding door bookcase in
Category

20th Century English Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pennsylvania House Cherry Queen Anne Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House solid cherry two-piece break front illuminated china cabinet. Features adjustable shelves and two dovetailed drawers with a silverware cloth. Includes plate groove...
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1040 Base W189 x D41 x
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE BURR BURL WALNUT LIBRARY BOOKCASE BREAKFRONT SIDEBOARD WITH DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Burl Walnut breakfront sideboard with bank of drawers to the middle Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Country Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

English Figured Maple Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive vintage English break-front bookcase in figured maple with walnut herringbone inlaid details and a fitted secretary desk in the middle section. An unusual choice of a l...
Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Signed Henredon Furniture Illuminated Mahogany Corner Cabinet China Breakfront
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exceptional hand carved Henredon mahogany corner cabinet that features well lit design with geometric symmetry and balanced detail as well as gorgeous lattice work front. Glass shel...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase of Mahogany from Scotland
Located in Austin, TX
A Chippendale style breakfront bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring three locking
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Mahogany, with inlaid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Teak Wood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial cabinet comes in two parts, the top having a stepped cornice over two sets of glazed doors and the lower section featuring two pairs of glazed doors with horizo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Glass

Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet 90"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
, Neoclassical and French Empire styling. A rectangular form with breakfront design made from mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Early 20th Century Mahogany, inlaid satinwood
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Large Scale Bamboo Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous vintage Italian large scale breakfront display cabinet. Very fine quality. The piece is
Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Councill Craftsman Flame Mahogany Inlay 2PC China Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite flame mahogany china breakfront by Councill Craftsmen. Features inlaid flame mahogany
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Chipendale Revival Mahogany Breakfront Astragal Glazed Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the large rectangular top having carved moulded edge to two
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

French Breakfront Walnut Bookcase with Bevelled Glass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French breakfront bookcase in walnut with floral Art Nouveau influence to the shaped curved doors
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Pine Breakfront Hand-Carved Wood Welsh Bookcase Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
breakfront Library bookcase cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate
Category

20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

National Mt. Airy Maple Biedermeier Style Curved Glass Breakfront China Cabinet
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century American made breakfront by National Mt. Airy. Made from maple with ebonized trim
Category

Late 20th Century Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Maple

French Louis XV Style Oak Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Louis XV style breakfront sideboard, circa 1940. Nicely carved, with decorative feet and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Mahogany, with inlaid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Breakfront in Carved and Lacquered Wood with Mirrored Back
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese breakfront cabinet in carved and partially giltwood with lacquered finish and mirrored back
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Quality Figured Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality figured mahogany Hepplewhite style breakfront bookcase having a quality teardrop moulded
Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Bookcases

Materials

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20th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 20th century breakfront available at 1stDibs. Each 20th century breakfront for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a 20th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 20th century breakfront, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 20th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 20th Century Breakfront?

The average selling price for a 20th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $4,700, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.

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 20th Century Breakfront
  • 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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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 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
    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 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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