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What is traditional furniture style?
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Traditional furniture style is a term commonly used by interior designers to describe furniture with a classic look. Many traditional pieces have ornate details like turned legs and crown molding and are often made from dark woods like oak, walnut and rosewood. Designers working in the traditional style often draw inspiration from antique furniture produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture and other traditional furniture.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved angel-wing with traces of old paint and gilding. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inc...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box–from Normandy, France–the petite trunk is decorated with stylized foliate details that grace the exterior. Once-vibrant pink and cream pain...
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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Honey Color Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This Spanish coffee table, crafted from solid chestnut wood, is a beautiful example of functional yet elegant craftsmanship from the first half of the 19th century. The table reflect...
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
George III 'Mansion' Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar Shrine
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful neoclassical altar shrine with original gilding and color. Great and unique item.
Italy, circa 1760-1800
Weathered, losses and old repairs.
More photo's available on reques...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This exquisite 18th-century French pillow 14" X. 10"', is crafted from an antique Aubusson tapestry, showcasing the refined artistry of the period. The design features a symmetrical ...
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Antique 18th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
