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.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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.

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.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

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.

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

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.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

17th Century German

German Baroque

German Religious Collectables

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German Kitchen Cabinets

Alms Dish

German Renaissance

Antique German Tapestry

17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture

$1,600

17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture.

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet

$3,850

17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet. Cabinet is finely crafted with marquetry featuring a floral design on single outer door.

Category

Antique 17th Century German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

$544

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

$17,075

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition.

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Important Late 17th-Century German Baroque Ohrensessel in Oak

$4,250

Important Late 17th-Century German Baroque Ohrensessel in Oak

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This remarkable late 17th-century German Ohrensessel is an authentic and powerful example of Baroque domestic seating, carved in solid oak, the preferred hardwood for high-status fur...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century German Wrought Iron Candelabrum, Baroque Style, 18 Lights

$2,246

17th Century German Wrought Iron Candelabrum, Baroque Style, 18 Lights

Located in PARIS, FR

This grand 17th-century German wrought iron church candelabrum is a magnificent example of the era’s evolving ironwork techniques, where craftsmanship and artistic expression merged ...

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Baroque 17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Baroque 17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

17th Century German Silver Beaker by Paul Solanier, Augsburg, Gilded

$2,712

17th Century German Silver Beaker by Paul Solanier, Augsburg, Gilded

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive 17th century German silver Beaker made in Augsburg; part of our continental silverware collection This exceptional antique 17th century silver be...

Category

Antique 1670s German Barware

Materials

Silver

17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet

$8,496

17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

This design for cabinets was popular in Augsberg in the early 17th century.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Steel

17th Century German Brass Alms Dish

$2,283

17th Century German Brass Alms Dish

Located in Bakewell, GB

17th century Brass Alms Dish C1600 alms dish of good colour from Germany Dimensions 50cms diameter

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet, Ebonised Details, 1665

$18,760

17th Century German Inlaid Walnut Cabinet, Ebonised Details, 1665

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare 17th Century German inlaid walnut kas or cabinet, dated 1665 and retaining the original metalwork and key.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

17th Century German Barock Carved Mirror

$15,633

17th Century German Barock Carved Mirror

Located in Lymington, GB

Early-17th century, circa 1620-1630. The frame is exquisitely carved.

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large 17th Century German Carved Fruitwood Virgin Mary, 130 cm

$9,305

Large 17th Century German Carved Fruitwood Virgin Mary, 130 cm

Located in Madrid, ES

An impressive 17th-century German carved fruitwood figure of the Virgin Mary, remarkable for its large scale, elegant proportions and expressive sculptural treatment.

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Antique 1640s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

$6,729

FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, early 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note...

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Antique 17th Century German Charles II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

$6,729

FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, mid 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key Please note t...

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Antique 17th Century German Charles II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

The Spanish Armada’s Defeat: A 17th-Century German Chronicle Engraving

$206

The Spanish Armada’s Defeat: A 17th-Century German Chronicle Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

The Spanish Armada’s Defeat: A 17th-Century German Chronicle Engraving This impressive 17th-century engraving, titled *Historischer Chronicken*, vividly depicts the dramatic naval...

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Antique 1680s Prints

Materials

Paper

17th Century German Baroque Copper Hourglasses with Decorative Pillars

$20,628

17th Century German Baroque Copper Hourglasses with Decorative Pillars

Located in Firenze, IT

A very rare church hourglasses from the 17th Century. These were fitted on the pulpit with a wrought iron basket. Visitors could see from the hourglass how much speaking time was lef...

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Boxes and Cases

Materials

Copper

Mid-17th-Century German School, Portrait Of Gustavus Adolphus Meller Of Erdingen, 1654

$3,806

Mid-17th-Century German School, Portrait Of Gustavus Adolphus Meller Of Erdingen

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This striking mid-17th-century German oil painting depicts Gustavus Adolphus Meller (or Müller) of Erdingen and Wildenstein at the age of 36.

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1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

$544

16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th - 17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting Joab and Abner.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

$1,002

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters. The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at ...

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Brass Alms Dish, Baroque Style, Hand-Crafted

$1,250

17th Century German Brass Alms Dish, Baroque Style, Hand-Crafted

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serving for food or for holding wat...

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)17th Century German Baroque Oil Painting Shepherds & Flocks in Landscape

$2,610Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century German Baroque Oil Painting Shepherds & Flocks in Landscape

By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Shepherds in Field German School, late 17th century circle of Philipp Peter Roos (1655-1706) oil on canvas 19 x 31 inches, unframed provenance: private collection, France condition: ...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of Early 17th Century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

$28,000 / set

Pair of Early 17th Century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of Early 18th Century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians. Charming and rare pair of carved wood and polychrome figures of joyous youths playing instruments. Our p...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Philipp Peter Roos 1657–1706 Fine 17th Century German Old Master Oil Painting Figures Rocky Gorge Landscape

$3,534Sale Price|20% Off

Fine 17th Century German Old Master Oil Painting Figures Rocky Gorge Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in Rocky Outcrop Circle of Philipp Peter Roos (German, 1657–1706) 17th century, unsigned oil on linen canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 34.5 inches Provenance: private collectio...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique 17th century German Light Warm Oak Chest or Trunk with geometric panels

$4,125Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 17th century German Light Warm Oak Chest or Trunk with geometric panels

Located in Casteren, NL

This German oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of early modern craftsmanship, combining solidity with decorative refinement.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

$658

Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon.

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Portrait of Young German from the 17th Century

$2,750

Portrait of Young German from the 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Portrait of young 17th century Germany Elegant portrait of a young German of the xvii century in oil on wooden table.

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Antique 17th Century Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

Virgin in the Garden, 17th-19th Century

$29,550 / set

Virgin in the Garden, 17th-19th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 17th century German, carved wood praying Virgin Mary standing on a globe, around which is coiled a snake with an apple in its mouth.

Category

Antique 17th Century Russian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.

$750

Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Matthaeus MerianChateau Valeri, French chateau, garden estate plan, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

Chateau Valeri, French chateau, garden estate plan, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. 195mm by 285mm (platemark) 310mm by 360mm (sheet)...

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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Matthaeus MerianCastle and Town of Tanlay, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

Castle and Town of Tanlay, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. 190mm by 285mm (platemark) 310mm by 360mm (sheet)...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Matthaeus MerianCastle of Irrois in Champagne, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

Castle of Irrois in Champagne, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. 190mm by 290mm (platemark) 310mm by 360mm (sheet)...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Rare 17th century Three German Powder Flasks, Wood Leather Iron

$3,750 / set

Antique Rare 17th century Three German Powder Flasks, Wood Leather Iron

Located in Doha, QA

A remarkable and authentic set of three 17th-century German powder flasks, exceptionally rare to find together.

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Fine Early 17th Century Antique English Oak Coffer Chest, circa 1630

$9,176

Fine Early 17th Century Antique English Oak Coffer Chest, circa 1630

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Early 17th Century German Oak Coffer, circa 1630–1640 Material: Oak, Iron A substantial and impressive early 17th-century German coffer, handmade from exceptionally thick coun...

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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

17th Century Woodcut Map of Jerusalem from Abraham Saur’s Städte-Buch, 1658

$1,363

17th Century Woodcut Map of Jerusalem from Abraham Saur’s Städte-Buch, 1658

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 17th Century Woodcut Map of Jerusalem from Abraham Saur’s Städte-Buch, 1658 Description: A rare and visually compelling 17th-century German woodcut map of Jerusalem published...

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Matthaeus MerianViliers Costret, French chateau, architectural plan, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

Viliers Costret, French chateau, architectural plan, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. Villers-Cotterets is a commune in the Aisne depar...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

17th-Century Faience Blue and White Lobed Dish 'Buckelplatte, Frankfurt or Hanau

$1,117

17th-Century Faience Blue and White Lobed Dish 'Buckelplatte, Frankfurt or Hanau

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Late 17th-Century German Faience Buckelplatte, Frankfurt or Hanau A blue and white German faience Buckelplatte (a lobed charger with raised, scalloped sections) dating from the late...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Matthaeus MerianGardens of the Chateau Rueil, Paris, France, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

Gardens of the Chateau Rueil, Paris, France, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. The Château de Rueil (formerly spelled Ruel, also...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Matthaeus MerianL'Hostel de Chevreuse, French town house in Paris, mid 17th century engraving, 1655

$280

L'Hostel de Chevreuse, French town house in Paris, mid 17th century engraving

By Matthaeus Merian

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. The Hôtel de Chevreuse (later the Hôtel de Longue...

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

17th C representation of Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School

$20,628

17th C representation of Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School

Located in Leuven , BE

17th C representation of the Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School This enigmatic 17th-century painting, laden with symbolic content, echoes the allegorical traditio...

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Antique 17th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th C representation the Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School, -

$17,190

17th C representation the Roof of Folly: An Allegory of the Fall, German School

Located in brussel, BE

In the tradition of Bosch and Pieter Bruegel, this work confronts the viewer with a sobering question: in a world enthralled by spectacle and decay, who among us still strives toward...

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century Holy Land Map “Palestina” with German Biblical Text, c.1650

$446

17th Century Holy Land Map “Palestina” with German Biblical Text, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 17th Century Holy Land Map “Palestina” with German Biblical Text, c.1650 Description: A rare and highly decorative 17th-century miniature woodcut or engraved map of the Holy ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Evangelist and Apostle Saint Luke, 1602, Oil Painting

$22,950

Evangelist and Apostle Saint Luke, 1602, Oil Painting

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 17th century German oil painting on chamfered oak panel by Maller Michael Nagel signed in gilt on hem of cloak.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Oak

Late 17th-Century Hessian School, Crucifixion With Donors, Lutheran Painting, 1696

$8,836

Late 17th-Century Hessian School, Crucifixion With Donors, Lutheran Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

The painting belongs to the world of late 17th-century Lutheran Germany, probably within the Hessian or central German sphere.

Category

1690s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century

$6,761 / item

Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century in silver metal.

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

17th century apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle - Germany

$14,898

17th century apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle - Germany

Located in Bruxelles, BE

large 17th century turned apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle Germany 17th century Cites certificate number IT/CE/2023/MI/01110 18,6 x 7 cm ; pestle 21,5 cm Beautiful conditions a...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ivory

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

$1,461

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

German cast iron fireback of the 16th/17th century.

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Late 17th Century Baroque Bronze Merchant's Signet Ring, Germany

$5,157

Late 17th Century Baroque Bronze Merchant's Signet Ring, Germany

Located in Firenze, IT

The bronze ring with an octagonal plaque carved with merchant's symbols. Top size : 20mm Late 17th century Ring size 8 3/4 Weight: 11.20

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Bronze

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

$1,025

Adam and Eve Fireback, Germany, 16th/17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

German cast iron fireback of the 16th/17th century.

Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century

$9,053

JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century

Located in Madrid, ES

JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century in silver metal.

Category

Antique 17th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Original Copper Engraving of Koroni 'or Corone', Greece, 1688

$238Sale Price|20% Off

Original Copper Engraving of Koroni 'or Corone', Greece, 1688

Located in Langweer, NL

Artists and Engravers: Christoph Boethius was a 17th-century German historian who is best remembered for his studies on the Turkish Wars.

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Antique 1680s Maps

Materials

Paper

German 17th Century Painting Of The Madonna

$15,900

German 17th Century Painting Of The Madonna

Located in Round Top, TX

An exquisite 17th century oil painting of the Assumption Of The Virgin Mary. Magnificently executed in oil on a hand woven canvas. Stunning.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

$34,500

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The extraordinary beauty and superior craftsmanship of 17th century German clockmaking is on full display in this exceptionally rare horizontal tabletop timepiece dating to 1650 Augs...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Pair of Vintage Botanical Pictures, Framed Print, After Besler, Art, Circa 1980

$1,681Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Botanical Pictures, Framed Print, After Besler, Art, Circa 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Continental, framed print in the manner of botanist Basilius Besler, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. In the manner of Basilius Besler (1561 - 1629), a 16th and early ...

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Vintage 1980s German Other Prints

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Glass, Paper

German Carved Oak Relief Plaque, 17th Century – “God Blesses the Wine”

$3,867

German Carved Oak Relief Plaque, 17th Century – “God Blesses the Wine”

Located in Knivsta, SE

German Carved Oak Relief Plaque, 17th Century – “God Blesses the Wine” A wonderfully charming carved oak relief panel from Germany, dating to the 1600s.

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Barware

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Oak

Antique German 'Jacobian Well' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

$773

Antique German 'Jacobian Well' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with Jezus and a Samaritan woman at the Jacobian well.

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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

$10,314Sale Price|53% Off

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Antique German Paktong Tumbler Cup, 17th Century

$450

Antique German Paktong Tumbler Cup, 17th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

This fine antique tumbler cup has a plain circular form. Made from the rare and highly prized metal Paktong. Similar in shape to silver examples of the same period. The surface of...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Gustavian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Other

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Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot

Unavailable

H 6 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in

Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot

Located in Ambler, PA

Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of 17th Century German Brass Snuffers, circa 1685

Unavailable

H 1 in W 2.63 in D 6.25 in

Fine Pair of 17th Century German Brass Snuffers, circa 1685

Located in Ambler, PA

Fine pair of 17th century German brass snuffers. Clover Maker’s mark on blade, circa 1685.

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Antique 1680s German More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Augsburg Cabinet, 17th Century, Germany

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 26.38 in D 14.18 in

Augsburg Cabinet, 17th Century, Germany

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Augsburg cabinet, Germany, 17th century with precise marquetry of birds and animals diiferent kind of woods.

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Antique 17th Century German Cabinets

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Wood

17th Century German Nurnberg Chest

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in

17th Century German Nurnberg Chest

Located in Brussels, BE

Made entirely of sheet iron, with reinforcing bands and reinforced corners. False lock on front, plus two heavy hasps for padlocks. The real lock is on the top with a sprung plate co...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Silver Ceremonial Cup

Unavailable

17th Century German Silver Ceremonial Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

Antique German silver ceremonial cup, crafted by Peter Sigmundt, Nürnberg, circa 1608.

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Antique 17th Century German More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Late 17th Century German Silver Beaker

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Late 17th Century German Silver Beaker

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Maker's mark unidentified, Nürnber...

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Antique 1690s German Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Located in Maastricht, NL

Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with golden flowers. Original decorative iron hardware and brass handle. Wonderful detail ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century German Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

Rare Couple of Carved Oak 17th Century German

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 7.88 in

Rare Couple of Carved Oak 17th Century German

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Man gently puts his hand on the breast of the woman in a protective gesture. Original polychrome

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Sculptures

17th Century Inlaid Cabinet

Unavailable

H 18 in W 29.5 in D 11 in

17th Century Inlaid Cabinet

Located in Bantam, CT

A good 17th century German Baroque walnut inlaid table cabinet with lions, birds and floral arabesques to sides, top and drawers.

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Antique 1670s German Baroque Cabinets

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Walnut

Wood Sculpture, Archangel Michael, 16th-17th Century, Europe

Unavailable

H 13.98 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Wood Sculpture, Archangel Michael, 16th-17th Century, Europe

Located in Basel, BS

Wood sculpture depicting Archangel Michael. Probably late 16th century. / early 17th century, Germany. The sculpture is made of wood, polychrome and partially gilded, with the dep...

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Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wedgwood ‘German’ Jug, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in

Wedgwood ‘German’ Jug, 19th Century

By Wedgewood

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Unusual Wedgwood jug in blue toned body, modelled after a 17th century German saltglaze type, with incised leaf decoration framing a central applied medallion, the grooved rim and li...

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Antique 1890s English Pottery

Fine Pair of Baroque Silver Candlesticks, German, 17th Century

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Fine Pair of Baroque Silver Candlesticks, German, 17th Century

Located in GB

A fine pair of Baroque silver candlesticks; rare town marks for Cologne, Germany from the end of the 17th century; the maker, Bernardus Schorass; each stick is cast in two pieces whi...

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Antique 17th Century German Candlesticks

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Silver

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 4.88 in D 2.88 in

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A rare and true rococo fantasy coffee pot. Fire-gilded vermeil, gilt silver, repousse with mannerist detailing including lobes, garlands, grotesque masques, scrolls, and rocaille. Ma...

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Antique 17th Century German Rococo Tableware

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Vermeil, Silver

Silver Gilt Pomander, German, 17th Century

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Silver Gilt Pomander, German, 17th Century

Located in GB

A silver gilt pomander, German, unmarked, circa 1640, of heavy gauge metal cast in two sections, the lower part decorated with cherub’s heads. The piece is approximately 8cm tall,...

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Antique 1640s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

German 16th-17th Century Brass Baptismal Basin, Probably Nuremberg

Unavailable

H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

German 16th-17th Century Brass Baptismal Basin, Probably Nuremberg

Located in Virum, DK

A German 16th-17th century embossed and chiseled brass baptismal basin adorned with Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon and (unreadable) text, probably Nuremberg.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Brass

German 17th-century oil on canvas depicting a Music Lesson

Unavailable

H 53 in W 3 in D 43 in

German 17th-century oil on canvas depicting a Music Lesson

Located in Barletta, IT

German oil on canvas from the 1600s depicting figures in an indoor scene of a music lesson. Attributed to the school of Jacob Lucasz Ochtervelt (1634 - 1682). Comes with a later-peri...

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Antique 17th Century German Paintings

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Canvas

17th Century Gilded Bronze German Automaton Clock

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 6.7 in

17th Century Gilded Bronze German Automaton Clock

Located in Lisbon, PT

Gilded bronze German automaton clock. Author: Nicolaus Schmidt der Junger, (Augsburg) circa 1620. Signed.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century

Unavailable

H 11 in W 6.8 in D 4 in

massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Renaissance Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Barock Solid German Oak "Payment Table" Carved Sculptured Legs

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in

17th Century Barock Solid German Oak "Payment Table" Carved Sculptured Legs

Located in Osnabrück, DE

Important early and small Baroque table with removable top. With baluster legs and foot frame, as well as a Baroque profiled, removable plate and stored under it, large drawer! The ...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Center Tables

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Oak

18th Century German Bureau with 17th Century Marquetry

Unavailable

H 39 in W 36 in D 23 in

18th Century German Bureau with 17th Century Marquetry

By Antonio and Luccio De Lucci & Lamprecht

Located in Charleston, SC

A highly significant and rare, German, 18th century, marquetry bureau created with Italian marquetry in ivory, stained horn, ebony, sycamore, rosewood, purplewood, walnut, and pewter...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

German 17th Century Sculpture of Polychrome Wood of the Madonna and Child

Unavailable

H 28 in Dm 13 in

German 17th Century Sculpture of Polychrome Wood of the Madonna and Child

Located in New York, NY

A German 17th century sculpture of polychrome wood of the Madonna and Child.

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Antique 1650s German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century sculpture of a Roman Emperor

Unavailable

H 14.77 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

17th Century sculpture of a Roman Emperor

Located in Ramillies, BE

Standing Roman emperor Germany, 17th century Bronze and marble base

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Antique 17th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

17th Century Barock Solid German Oak Turned Legs Two Planks Refectory Table

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 79.93 in D 25.2 in

17th Century Barock Solid German Oak Turned Legs Two Planks Refectory Table

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This long and narrow Refectory Table could also be used very well as a sideboard! The original preserved and associated plate, consists only of two planks with light, circumferential...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique North German Mythological Tapestry, First Half of the 17th Century

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 21.66 in D 0.12 in

Antique North German Mythological Tapestry, First Half of the 17th Century

Located in London, GB

Antique north German mythological tapestry panel First half of the 17th century Measures: 55 x 52 C0521 Woven in wools and silks, with a central circular medallion depicting S...

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Antique Early 17th Century Tapestries

Two Single Exemplary 17th Century "Lombardian" Chairs

Unavailable

H 50.25 in W 19 in D 17 in

Two Single Exemplary 17th Century "Lombardian" Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

The "Lombardian" chair was created in 16th century Italy Lombardy and produced in Switzerland as well as in South Germany in the 16th, 17th and up to the 18th century (than...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Side Chairs

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Walnut, Maple

Early 17th Century Gilt Brass Table Clock, Augsburg ‘South Germany’, circa 1600

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Early 17th Century Gilt Brass Table Clock, Augsburg ‘South Germany’, circa 1600

Located in Vienna, AT

Marking punch: “I.M.” Augsburg, circa 1600 Measures: Height 30 cm Gilt brass case with figural motifs in Églomisé work and figure automat, copper tower-form, striking work with ch...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 17th Century Augsburg Cabinet

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in

Early 17th Century Augsburg Cabinet

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Beautiful inlaid cabinet on all sides, it opens with a flap revealing four large and four small drawers and a central door. Locks, handles, hinges and corner pieces gilt steel.

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Antique Early 17th Century German Cabinets

Small and Fine Travel Chest in Oak with Inlays Cologne, Germany 17th Century

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in

Small and Fine Travel Chest in Oak with Inlays Cologne, Germany 17th Century

Located in Osnabrück, DE

Wonderful, solid oak, small chest! In fantastic and museal shape. In Germany this cheats are using for payments and called "Zahltruhe"! It will hardly be possible to find these cheat...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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17th Century German For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 17th century German you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every 17th century German was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 17th century German, we have 160 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 17th century German you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century German, those designed in Baroque, Louis XVI and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century German that is appealing in its simplicity, but Basilius Besler, Johannes Janssonius and Bellarmine produced versions that are worth a look.

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What is 17th-century furniture called?
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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.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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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.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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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?
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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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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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.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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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.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.