What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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.

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.

Antique 15th Century Furniture

16th Century Chinese Blue And White Porcelain

Italian Renaissance 15th Century

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique 15th Century Furniture

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Stone

French 15th Century Benitier, Font

$7,950

Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

: 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Jar Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Three Annamese Small Jars with bird design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$2,590

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century

$1,757

Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA

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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century

$51,229

Annamese stoneware with underglaze blue, Hoi An hoard, late 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

: 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Yuhuchun Vase Found/Acquired : Southeast

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Annamese stoneware with underglaze blue, Hoi An hoard, late 15th century

$2,490

Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

miniature works of Hoi An ships. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Box

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$2,790

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof

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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.

$18,500

Antique “Waster” Celadon Bowl, Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand, 14th/15th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique “Waster” Celadon Bowl, Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand, 14th/15th century. A thickly potted

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Tribal Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique “Waster” Celadon Bowl, Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand, 14th/15th century.

$250

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A monumental 15th century sandstone Gothic fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

$29,784

Korean antique pottery bowl/15th-16th century/Joseon Dynasty

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. This tea bowl, which was made around the 15th century, was used by common people and was made as a

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15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Korean antique pottery bowl/15th-16th century/Joseon Dynasty

$800

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

high relief. Burgundy, 15th century 28 x 63 x 30 cm Provenance : collection Demotte This very

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stone

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

$6,195 Sale Price

20% Off

Equestrian figure Koma-Bulsa, Ghana, 14th-15th century

Located in Paris, FR

Terracotta, 14th-15th century (thermoluminescence test: Interexpert 388317 from March 18, 1988

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15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Tribal Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Equestrian figure Koma-Bulsa, Ghana, 14th-15th century

$14,296

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Oak

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

$34,550

Pair of Wooden Praying Angels, End of 15th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of praying angels is an original decorative object realized in the second half of the 15th

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden Praying Angels, End of 15th Century

$8,816 / set

15th Century Pair Of Gargoyles - Gargouilles

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stone

15th Century Pair Of Gargoyles - Gargouilles

$22,800 / set

Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Ferrarese sculpture during the second half of 15th century. Born in Monselice, he was formed in Padua, where

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stucco

Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century

$69,100

Southeast Asian bronze drum from the 15th Century or earlier. 10208

Located in Ukiah, CA

An exceptional Southeast Asian bronze drum, dating to the 15th century or earlier, and classified

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian bronze drum from the 15th Century or earlier. 10208

$3,500

15th Century Antique Burma Myanmar Burmese Green White Pottery Ceramic Bird Bowl

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and somewhat rare Burmese (Burma/Myanmar) 15th-century hand-painted and decorated green

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

15th Century Antique Burma Myanmar Burmese Green White Pottery Ceramic Bird Bowl

$595

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

$53,612

Annamese Stoneware Vase with Underglaze Blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th Century

Located in seoul, KR

exceptionally clear design and compact form give this piece its unique character. Dates : 15th century Le

Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Annamese Stoneware Vase with Underglaze Blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th Century

$2,880

Two Annamese Miniature Covered Boxes with Scenary Motif, 15th century, Le Dynast

Located in seoul, KR

craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the Le Dynasty period. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Two Annamese Miniature Covered Boxes with Scenary Motif, 15th century, Le Dynast

$1,590 / set

Rare 15th Century English Studded Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare and striking 15th century English studded door. At over 420 years old, this unique and

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare 15th Century English Studded Door

$5,182

An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

vase’s aesthetic unity. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Yuhuchun

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century

$3,200

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501

Located in Madrid, ES

San Antonio Abad, Castilian school of the 15th century (1440-1501) Carving in polychrome wood

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501

$4,408

A Large Longquan Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

The heavily potted dish is molded in the central roundel below the fluted cavetto and the everted rim with lipped edge, and is covered overall with a glaze of sea-green color, except...

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Celadon

A Large Longquan Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century

$5,990

Three Annamese Small Lidded Boxes with flower design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

These are three small lidded boxes from the Vietnamese period, specifically from the 15th century

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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Three Annamese Small Lidded Boxes with flower design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$1,990

Carved Limestone Balustrade, North of France, First Half of the 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

. End of the 14th century - first half of the 15th century. Measures: 90 x 62 x 8 cm.

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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Carved Limestone Balustrade, North of France, First Half of the 15th Century

$14,296 Sale Price

20% Off

Early 15th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This 15th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a truly unique and special

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 15th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

$25,827

15th Century Oil Painting on Board

Located in Dallas, TX

This gorgeous Dutch painting features a woman with an infant and small child. Painting is from the 1450s.

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15th Century and Earlier European Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

15th Century Oil Painting on Board

$38,350

14-15th century Special Antique Bronze Arakan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material : bronze 22,8 cm high 15,5 cm wide and 10 cm deep Arakan style Bhumisparsha mudra 14-15th

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

14-15th century Special Antique Bronze Arakan Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,450

Antique 15th Century English Wrought Iron Lion Coat of Arm Banneret Weathervane

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and rare 15th Century English wrought iron banneret weathervane with lightning rod

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique 15th Century English Wrought Iron Lion Coat of Arm Banneret Weathervane

$2,100 Sale Price

55% Off

Two Annamese Mid-size Lidded Boxes with flower design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

. Overall, they are in excellent condition. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam

Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Two Annamese Mid-size Lidded Boxes with flower design, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$1,590

15th Century Italian Tuscan Stone Column Fragment

Located in London, GB

A 15th century carved stone architectural fragment from Tuscany. Likely the capital or base of a

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stone

15th Century Italian Tuscan Stone Column Fragment

$1,784

Rare Annamese Stoneware Bowls with Brown-Green Glaze, Vietnam, 14th–15th Century

Located in seoul, KR

Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the 14th to 15th century. Each bowl is delicately potted with

Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Annamese Stoneware Bowls with Brown-Green Glaze, Vietnam, 14th–15th Century

$2,280 / set

15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century. Literature

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Walnut

15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity

$142,967

Two Annamese Covered Boxes with Bird and Plant Motif, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the Le Dynasty period. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty

Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Two Annamese Covered Boxes with Bird and Plant Motif, 15th century, Le Dynasty

$1,990

15th-17th Century Burmese Sandstone Demon Figure Mounted on Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

400-600 year old sandstone figure of a "Demon" carved in deep relief. In good original condition with a natural age-related patina that emphasizes the figure's age and authenticity. ...

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16th Century Burmese Other Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

15th-17th Century Burmese Sandstone Demon Figure Mounted on Base

$3,557

Antique Chinese Hongzhi Zhengde Plate Porcelain, 15th/16th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate from the 15th/16th century. The dish is beautifully designed with

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Hongzhi Zhengde Plate Porcelain, 15th/16th Century

$493 Sale Price

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15th Century English Red Sandstone Font

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Potentially dating from as early as the 15th century medieval era, this carved red English

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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

15th Century English Red Sandstone Font

$4,496

Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand

Located in Yonkers, NY

A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand

Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand

$695 / set

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ancient stupa believed to have been made in Japan between the Muromachi and Momoyama periods, or perhaps the early Edo period. It appears to have been made from granite, w...

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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

$2,500

Flemish Field Altar Virgin, Burgundy, 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Flemish Field Altar Virgin, Burgundy, 15th Century An extraordinary 15th-century Flemish carving

Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Silver

Flemish Field Altar Virgin, Burgundy, 15th Century

$14,296

Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons

Located in London, GB

A pair of Gothic cast iron andirons. France, 15th century. Large dimensions, worn detailed faces

Category

15th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons

$4,805 / set

Large Medieval carved frieze - France, 14th-15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Large Medieval carved frieze - France, 14th-15th century

$2,573 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of Korean Goryeo Dynasty Bronze Pedestal Bowls, 13th-15th Century, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite pair of Korean bronze pedestal offering bowls, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-15th century

Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Korean Goryeo Dynasty Bronze Pedestal Bowls, 13th-15th Century, Korea

$4,200 / set

Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century

Located in DELFT, NL

Spanish - Moorish Gothic bronze mortar and with ribs, most likely from Andalusia. Of conical shape, resting on a circular base, the exterior decorated with a series of wing-shaped pr...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century

$536

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce Korean antique pottery with a very rare design. This is a vase-shaped container made in the early Joseon Dynasty of Korea. It is thought that this pottery w...

Category

15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Korean antique pottery vase/rare design pottery/Joseon Dynasty/15th century

$1,000

Annamese stoneware with cobalt underglaze blue, Hoi An Hoard, late 15th century.

Located in seoul, KR

art. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Yuhuchun Vase Found

Category

15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Annamese stoneware with cobalt underglaze blue, Hoi An Hoard, late 15th century.

$2,990

Large Medieval 15th Century Religious Hand Carved Marble Sculpture Group

Located in Nottingham, GB

A large and rare second half of 15th century religious marble sculpture group, hand carved, mounted

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Medieval 15th Century Religious Hand Carved Marble Sculpture Group

$54,636

Gothic period carved oak panel, 14th - 15th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A Flemish carved oak panel in reliëf from the Gothic period, 14th - 15th century 21.2 x 38.5 cm

Category

15th Century and Earlier Belgian Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gothic period carved oak panel, 14th - 15th century

$833

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis 15th Cent

Located in North Miami, FL

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with

Category

15th Century and Earlier Rococo Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis 15th Cent

$4,950

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century" Period: 15th century Romanesque Technique

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Greco Roman Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

$30,976

Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)

Located in seoul, KR

(15th century) Type: Bowl Medium : Blue and White Size : Left - 7cm(Height), 15cm(Diameter) / Right

Category

15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Ming Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Two Bowls with knot shaped design on inside, Ming Era(15th century)

$2,800

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century

$119,139

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

15th-16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have very special spit

Category

16th Century French Gothic Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Iron

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

$2,948 / set

15th Century Burmese Sandstone Seated Monk Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

to the 15th century. Discovered as part of an archaeological find after an earthquake in the Arakan

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Other Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

15th Century Burmese Sandstone Seated Monk Sculpture

$2,409

English 15th Century Pre-Reformation Ecclesiastical Throne

Located in Kent, Dover

A large English carved and polychrome painted medieval ecclesiastical throne. In the English gothic manner, with finely carved tracery, it is also decorated in the Italianate taste w...

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique 15th Century Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

English 15th Century Pre-Reformation Ecclesiastical Throne

$30,314

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Questions About Antique 15th Century Furniture

What furniture was used in the 16th century?
1 Answer
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.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
1 Answer
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.
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.