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George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The dentil molded cornice with a triangular broken pediment above astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable mahogany edged shelves‚ above four doors enclosing more shelves‚ on a pli...
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20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Kittinger School Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
with flanking side cabinets; locking and with key; three separate sections; 20th century. Measures
Category

20th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Chinoiserie Breakfront by Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning and impressive chinoiserie style breakfront. Four handblown glass doors with fretwork over
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20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Fine Baker Historic Charleston Reproduction Adaptation Mahogany Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Breakfront from Baker Furnitures famed Historic Charleston Collection. The lower case with
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20th Century Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black lacquer chinoiserie breakfront cabinet with brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Walnut Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style walnut sideboard, the large green breakfront marble top, over four frieze drawers
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Sideboards

Large Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany breakfront open bookcases, the projecting carved moulded top above three bays of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Centennial Collection Bernhardt Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adjustable wooden shelves, solid brass hardware, quality American craftsmanship, circa late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Travertine Door Cerused Credenza Breakfront
By Mastercraft
Located in Rochester, NY
All original travertine top brass-mounted cerused credenza cabinet breakfront. The lower credenza
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine

Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 83"W x 16.5"D x 82.5"H. Good original vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early Victorian Carved Jacobean Oak Revival Breakfront Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to present this stunning early Victorian carved Jacobean oak revival breakfront
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20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Handsome British Colonial Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial breakfront bookcase comes in two parts; both the top and bottom have two
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Baker furniture china cabinet with drop front secretary. The upper portion of the cabinet has two large center cabinet doors that opens up to three adjustable sh...
Category

20th Century Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with a garden motif
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Fine Custom Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Solid mahogany, the cornice with egg-and-dart molding over double brass bound doors with arched mullions and leafy scrolled ormolu mounts at the corners and palmette escutcheons. The...
Category

20th Century Federal Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

English Mahogany Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Chippendale Georgian
Located in Dayton, OH
English mahogany & walnut breakfront bookcase secretary Chippendale Georgian Custom made English
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet with Brass Grillwork
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Regency-style ebonized breakfront cabinet with brass grillwork Offered for sale is a 2
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Late 20th Century Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Collectors Edition By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Chippendale mahogany breakfront secretary Collectors Edition by Baker. Flamed mahogany banded
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20th Century North American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Provincial Paint Decorated Lighted Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French provincial paint decorated breakfront cabinet by American of Martinsville offered
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20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

RJ Horner Inlaid Mahogany Satinwood Edwardian Breakfront Bookcase Bibliotheque
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous solid mahogany and satinwood Inlaid Edwardian breakfront with 4 glass shelves on
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Baker Furniture English Style Mahogany Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
English style mahogany breakfront by Baker Furniture. The breakfront features 18th century English
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE GEORGIAN STYLE FLAMED HARDWOOD BREAKFRONT DISPLAY CABiNET BOOKCASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Georgian Style Display Cabinet Bookcase. A very good well made and solid bookcase in a good condition, ...
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Breakfront Georgian Style English Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Toronto, CA
A traditional Georgian style English breakfront bookcase in mahogany. Classic 18th century detail
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20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This china closet
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Henredon Mahogany Finished Breakfront Lighted Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. BIG
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English breakfront bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era. Featuring an upper tier
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brights of Nettlebed Double Sided Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Nettlebed, inverted breakfront pedestal desk that is double sided A very good looking well made and
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Louis XV Long Oak Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Evergreen, CO
wood's grain, this gorgeous sideboard from the early 20th century features carvings of shells, acanthus
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Vintage Regency Baker Georgian Mahogany Breakfront. Crafted from rich
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Stunning Huge Flamed Mahogany Astral Glazed Library Breakfront Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
breakfront bookcase. You can see by how it is all put together that its first owner gave a significant
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Old Baker Federal Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront Glass shelves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Baker Federal style breakfront with 4 doors containing 7 glass shelves over 3 drawers and 2 doors
Category

20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Edwardian Quality Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality pine breakfront bookcase having a quality pine cornice with a swan neck
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Lorenzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Leather Breakfront
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Breakfront has yellow embossed leather drawer fronts with bookcase top.
Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Decorated Breakfront China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interior, quality American craftsmanship. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 80" H x 56.5" W x 14" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Baker Style Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Fancher Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
In the manner of Baker Furniture By Fancher USA, Mid-20th Century Beautiful flame mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Reproduction Pine Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine bookcase or cupboard is a replica, true to form, function and beauty of antique store display counters or grocers desks of the late 1800's. Built in two sections for ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Dutch Baroque Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquer, with Asian scenes painted in gold relief, mullioned
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Burl, Lacquer

Nice Vintage McDonagh Fine Furniture Mahogany Dwarf Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage breakfront Library Mahogany dwarf open
Category

20th Century English Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. We DARE you not to STARE at this EYE-CATCHING cabinet!! WOW!!!! This is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Baker Banded Mahogany English Chippendale Style Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker banded mahogany English Chippendale style breakfront China display cabinet Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Louis XV Carved Breakfront Oak Vitrine Hutch
Located in Evergreen, CO
. Crafted from beautiful European oak at the beginning of the twentieth century, the hutch is carved with
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

George III Style English Antique Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to create a dramatic display, 20th century the cabinet is exquisite in quality and material, the rich
Category

20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hickory White Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Large Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Hickory White
Located in South Bend, IN
White USA, Circa Late 20th Century Book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Burr Walnut Library Breakfront Bookcase Height Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning burr walnut Library breakfront bookcase with
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20th Century British Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Monumental English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Monumental English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Cabinets sku 1683 (x7 sections) Base
Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Country English Georgian Style Breakfront Pine Library Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th/early 20th century country English library breakfront bookcase cabinet crafted from
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Baker Furniture Fruitwood Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase, or Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A Fine example of a two part fruitwood breakfront china cabinet, bookcase, or server, its upper
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Regency Cream and Gold Gilt Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scroll work to crest, large impressive size, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: Overall: 96" H x 90" W
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

STUNNING PAIR OF GEORGIAN STYLE BREAKFRONT BOOKCASES DISPLAY CABINET WiTH DRAWER
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This stunning pair of Georgian-style breakfront bookcases
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Vintage English Mahogany Georgian-Revival Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage English mahogany Georgian-revival breakfront bookcase with five upper glazed doors opening
Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, Mid-20th Century Book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors. Upper and lower
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

British Colonial Art Deco Breakfront Bookcase with Four Pairs of Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome British Colonial bookcase from Thailand made from teak wood and glass, circa 20th century
Category

20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
drawer. This beautiful breakfront dates to the late 20th century and is in very good overall condition
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Baker Breakfront Secretary China Cabinet w/ Pierced Pediment
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Baker Furniture mahogany & walnut breakfront
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Etagere/Cabinet/Breakfront
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Mccobb for Calvin circa 1950s. Two-part cabinet. The upper unit have a glass shelves doors and four drawers. The lower unit with five drawers and doors. Solid walnut with brass ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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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