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double capital - french, end of 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double capital with hook decorations
 Grey stone
 France, 13th century
 Reduced—cut in the back in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

double capital - french, end of 13th century
double capital - french, end of 13th century
H 8.67 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Fine Kashan Pottery Ceramic Bowl, Persian, 13th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine kashan pottery ceramic bowl Persian, 13th century Measures: Height 7.5cm, diameter 19cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Kashan Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceremonial Urns, Song Dynasty, 12th-13th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two tall ceremonial urns dating from the 12th-13th century, Southern Song dynasty. Glazed
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

12th/13th Century Thai Khmer Pottery Jar
Located in Austin, TX
CULTURE), CA. 12TH TO 13TH CENTURY CE.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary trio of 13th-century Tuscan iron torches, exquisite examples of medieval wall
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of the Child is no longer as hieratic, or frontal as it was at the beginning of the twelfth century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves - Apulia, 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves Southern Italy, Apulia 13th century 28,5 x 53,5 x 12,5
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
cosmopolitan atmosphere of 13th century South of Italy. Bibliography: David Abulafia, Frederick II
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Islamic Kashan Persian 13th century turquoise glazed pottery bowl. This bowl with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Saudi Arabian Kashan Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

12-13th century Special - antique Arakan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze 16 cm high 11 cm wide Arakan style Bhumisparsha mudra 12-13th century A very
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi Rare and beautiful
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Sapientiae" was developed and remained popular until the late 13th century: the South/East French / Pyrenean
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Belgian Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century. It has faults
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Other

Medieval 13th Century Carved Stone Gargoyle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, originally purchased from Crowther of Syon Lodge in 1985. Dating from the 13th-14th century or earlier, this
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Statues

Materials

Stone

Medieval 13th Century Carved Stone Gargoyle
Medieval 13th Century Carved Stone Gargoyle
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Two Khmer Bronze Mirrors, 13th - 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two small bronze mirrors from Cambodia, circa 13th-15th Century. In Southeast Asia, The Khmer
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese antique pottery jar/13th century/Kamakura period/Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a vase that was fired around the 13th century. It is from an era called the "Kamakura period
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery fragments/12th to 13th century/Flower vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tokoname kiln.) This item is a fragment of the edge of a large vase made in the 12th to 13th centuries
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Encrusted Cizao tradeware from Fujian, 13th/14th century (TWO AVAILABLE)
Located in Chicago, IL
Two pieces of a pair of encrusted rare Cizao tradeware vessels from Fujian. These items were made for export to Southeast Asia. Southern Song to Yuan Dynasty. Measures: 10.25" H x 3...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Korean Goryeo Bronze Bottle Vase with Green Patina, 12th/13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, 12th/13th century, Korea. The graceful vase of typical bottle form, with a bulbous body set upon a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique pottery bowl [tokoname ware]/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
history dating back to the 12th century, and there are still several active kilns today (marked with a red
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

12-13th Century Very special antique bronze Bagan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
deep With solid 24 krt. golden line on eyebrows / eyes and lower lip Bagan style Abhaya mudra 12-13th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
(Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th century, China. Carved from a single piece of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese antique pottery bowl/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century/excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
them. This particular bowl was made around the 12th to 13th centuries. It was produced during the late
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Sangam Inlaid Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
, 12th - 13th century, Korea. The celadon glazed stoneware bowl of generous proportions, with wide
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Korean Celadon Glazed Ritual Ewer, Kundika, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, kundinka, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th century. The unusual bottle vessel, used as a water sprinkler for
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

13th Century Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty shipwreck vessel. Beautiful and natural patina from being submerged
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and unusual cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Lopburi Style, 13th-14th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vietnamese Celadon Lotus Vessel, Ly or Tran Dynasty, 13th/14th Century, Vietnam
Located in Austin, TX
Tran Dynasty, 13th - 14th century, Vietnam. The large bowl or offering vessel of generous
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.
Located in PARIS, FR
Large standing goddess holding various attributes with her six arms resting on a recumbent buffalo, accompanied by a worshipper. Height 72 cm.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

13th Century Chinese Song Dynasty Shipwreck Vessel, China
Located in New York, NY
13th century China Song Dynasty small four handled shipwreck vessel. Beautiful and natural patina
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

13th/early 14th C' Sukothai Walking Buddha, 8993
Located in Ukiah, CA
Thai sculpture- EARLY (13th/early 14th C) Sukothai Walking Buddha-rounded body with defined buttocks
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and refined silver bowl from the Sukhothai Kingdom (11th–13th century), likely used in a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Come Into Historical Focus During The First Decades Of The 5th/11th Century When Mahmud Of Ghazna And
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Gold

Lions Pair of Sculpture Marble Italian 13th Century Romanesque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, pair of 13th century, Romanesque, marble, recumbent lions Recumbent lions were popular in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A very old small pottery jar from China / 13th to 17th century / Excavated vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
17th century. Its unique shape has long been loved in Japan as a wabi-sabi flower vase for tea ceremony
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Antique 16th Century Southeast Asian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
thoroughly after use. This is a very old vase made in Korea. It is a yakishime pottery made between the 13th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Silver

13th Century Elegance: A Noblewoman Amidst Nature in Medieval Attire, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
"Dame du XIIIe Siècle" (Lady of the 13th Century) Description: This delicate hand-colored
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ecclesiastical Elegance: Artifacts of Faith from the 13th and 15th Centuries
Located in Langweer, NL
crosier and a mitre. The first print shows a crosier, labeled "Crosse du XIIIe siècle" (13th-century
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Exquisite 13th Century Rock Crystal and Gold Bowl in Superb Condition
Located in London, GB
results in the 13th and 14th century. my instagram dimitristefanov1
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large 13th Generation Kakiemon Beautiful Japanese Porcelain Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
somwhere in the 20th century Box and stand Included. 1906 Meiji -1982 Showa Condition
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Large Modern Rug with Intricate Pattern Inspired by 13th Century Seljuk Designs
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Rug with Intricate Pattern Inspired by 13th Century Seljuk Designs. Keivan Woven Arts
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2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Figurative Painting "13th Floor" by Jason Stallings
Located in Dallas, TX
A bold stylistic abstract mixed media by artist Jason Stallings. The painting “13th floor” is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Antique Map of Friesland after the Floods of the 13th Century, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Netherlands, after the floods of the 13th century. Originates from 'Uitbeelding van de Heerlijkheid van
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Friesland after the Floods of the 13th Century, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Netherlands, after the floods of the 13th century. Originates from 'Uitbeelding van de Heerlijkheid van
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Asia in the 12th, 13th and 14th Century, 1877
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Azie in de 12de, 13de en 14de eeuw.' (Asia in the 12th, 13th and 14th century
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Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
, late 12th-early 13th century, Cambodia. This triad represents one of the most important images in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Excellent Sakaida Kakiemon 13th (1906-1982) Arita Ware Porcelain Vase
By Sakaida Kakiemon Xii
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Arita ware porcelain vase is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship by Sakaida Kakiemon XIII (1906-1982). The bottle-shaped vase features a slender neck and a roun...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Polished Sandstone Lingam, Khmer, 12th-13th C., Angkor Period
Located in New York, NY
, Khmer Period, 12-13th Century, Angkor Period. A fantastic early Lingam model in an octagonal form on a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Seljuk No.02 Light Blue 13th Century Style Hand-knotted Rug by Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
interpretation of a traditional 13th Century Konya carpet. The faded geometric design and soft dusty blue tones
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully glazed, impeccably made Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 13th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th century Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head-Museum quality. Near monumental- the full
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene
By Sitzendorf
Located in Tustin, CA
Very large, handmade and hand painted, museum quality porcelain from Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory in Thuringia, Germany depicts one of the most famous religious scenes in all of ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

María Noël, PINTA Art Fair, Aina Nowack Gallery, London, Nov. 12th-13th, 2011
Located in valatie, NY
PINTA Art Fair, Aina Nowack Gallery, London, UK. 1st Ed softcover exhibition catalog. The present body of work - all mixed media and collage - is an homage to Art. It is in itself a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

13th Century Giltwood Buddhist Figure
Located in London, GB
, Furniture and Pictures amassed over the years with a discerning eye and aesthetic flair.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects ...

Materials

Wood

Rare Romanesque 13th century carved stone fragment
Located in Toronto, ON
/> 13th century French Romanesque period
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 13th century furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 13th century furniture — often made from stone, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of 13th century furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of 13th century furniture, designed in the Folk Art, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Limoges, Kashan and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 13th century furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 13th Century Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of 13th century furniture at 1stDibs is $4,261, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $344,879 for the highest priced.
Questions About 13th Century Furniture
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 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.