Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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.

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.

16th Century Jacobean

Antique Four Poster Beds

17th Century Angloindian Day Bed Or Moorish Settle Bench

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Antique Jacobean Furniture

Bacchus Sculpture

Jesus Cross

Wood Carved Bed Frames

Antique Headboards

ANTiQUE JACOBEAN LINEN FOLD CARVED ZINC LINED ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASe

$13,616

H 89.97 in W 49.22 in D 22.25 in

ANTiQUE JACOBEAN LINEN FOLD CARVED ZINC LINED ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

18th century library bookcase with 15th century Jacobean Linen fold carved paneling and the most

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Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Zinc

16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS

$4,515 / set

H 39.18 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

16th Century Oak Carved Hall Chairs One Barley Twist, With Carved Lions ACS

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Jacobean 16th Century Set of Oak Carved Hall Chairs One With Barley Twist & Carved Lion Pediments

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Antique 16th Century English Jacobean Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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Jacobean Period Carved Oak Door Depicting Bacchus, circa 1590

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H 8 in W 9 in D 1 in

Jacobean Period Carved Oak Door Depicting Bacchus, circa 1590

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jacobean Period Carved Oak Door depicting Bacchus circa 1590

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Antique 16th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique Bed 17th Century Jacobean Four Poster Canopy Bed

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H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 83.47 in

Antique Bed 17th Century Jacobean Four Poster Canopy Bed

Located in Buxton, GB

A 17th century carved oak four poster bed, with later elements, the headboard depicting the legend

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Antique 16th Century British Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

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H 18.71 in W 50.79 in D 16.54 in

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dating to circa 1550-1600 the Elizabethan to Jacobean era. A nicely made genuine 420-470 year old

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

1950s London Scene Print

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H 15.75 in W 76.38 in D 1.58 in

1950s London Scene Print

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Vintage print of Old London Town. Picture dates from the 1950s and shows Old London Town with the major landmarks. Paper on board with plastic film cover and Mahogany frame, plyw...

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Antique 16th Century English Jacobean Prints

Materials

Plastic, Plywood, Paper

16th Century Scottish Handcarved Oak Wall Panel

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H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 0.99 in

16th Century Scottish Handcarved Oak Wall Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 16th/17th century or earlier oak wall panel originating from Scotland, handcarved with a

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Antique 16th Century Scottish Jacobean Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

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Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine

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Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine

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Antique Jacobean Style Turned Oak Tiered Server

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

$50,919

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Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

$17,762

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Located in Milano, IT

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Pair of 17th Century Medieval Style Carved Oak Panels

$3,113

H 22.05 in W 14.57 in D 0.99 in

Pair of 17th Century Medieval Style Carved Oak Panels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

$16,421

H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

By Andrea Brustolon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890

$246,323

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Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

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Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

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Located in Steyning, West sussex

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Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany

$23,683Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.98 in W 73.63 in D 31.11 in

Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is an antique four-door cupboard, in Dutch, named “Kussenkast”, that was made in the Northern Netherlands in the late 17th century. This cupboard takes its name from th...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

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Late Elizabethan Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1600

$9,305

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Located in Hoddesdon, GB

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Antique 16th Century British Elizabethan Cupboards

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Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century

$44,999

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Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

$150,000 / set

H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Located in New Orleans, LA

This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze, Gold

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES

$13,616 / set

H 103.75 in W 37.41 in D 20.67 in

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobe...

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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Oak

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16th Century Jacobean For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 16th century jacobean you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every 16th century jacobean was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 16th century jacobean you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 16th century jacobean made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Charles Dudouyt and Henredon each produced at least one beautiful 16th century jacobean that is worth considering.

How Much is a 16th Century Jacobean?

The average selling price for a 16th century jacobean at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $295,876 for the highest priced.

Questions About 16th Century Jacobean

Were there cannons in the 16th century?
1 Answer
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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
1 Answer
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.
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.