Emil Rau Paintings
Antique Early 1900s Paintings
Porcelain
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Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Barware
Pewter
20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings
Wood
Early 1700s Realist Animal Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Copper
1890s Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Pedestals and Columns
Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Scottish Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
Finding the Right paintings for You
When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether.
The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.
Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.
Today, 1stDibs makes it easy for you to celebrate this rich history in your own home. Our collection of paintings includes Art Deco paintings, baroque art and a broad range of other categories. Search by material, period or other attributes to find the right fit — browse an array of 19th century landscape paintings in giltwood frames or abstract oil paintings and portraits made during the 1950s and ‘60s.
An understated contemporary work can complement your space’s color palette without drawing the focus away from the other pivotal design choices you’ve made over the years. Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop art, on the other hand, demands attention with its array of vibrant hues and subjects inspired by popular culture.
Whether you aim to create a gallery in your home or build a single, stunning focal point, you can find what you’re looking for in an extensive inventory of paintings on 1stDibs.