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.

17th Century Italian Mirror

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By Stephen Cavallo

Located in New York, NY

Solid walnut plank top finished in rubbed oil finish Satin sheen custom crafted iron base, made in Florence. Measures: H 31" x W 36" x L 108" Made of solid walnut and bent iron base.

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Decorated Italian Mirror with 17th Century Paper and Gold Leaf Decor

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H 4.14 in W 43.31 in D 30.12 in

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By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo

Located in Origgio (VA), IT

Mirror is part of a new collection of Studio Job that plays with the icons of history and architecture, rooted in our memory, ranging between East and West. The precious Classic 17th...

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H 4.14 in W 43.31 in D 30.12 in

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By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo

Located in Origgio (VA), IT

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 33 in D 2 in

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirror; circa 1725

Located in Houston, TX

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Unavailable

H 38 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

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By APF Munn Framers

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved frame in the style of baroque revival.

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H 42.75 in W 37.5 in

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Located in Banbury, GB

A CARVED EBONY BOLECTION MOULDED MIRROR ,OLD BEVELLED PLATE

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Furniture

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C. 17th Century Italian Gilded Wood Frame.

Unavailable

H 34 in W 29 in D 0.75 in

C. 17th Century Italian Gilded Wood Frame.

Located in New York, NY

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames

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H 44 in W 37 in D 5.25 in

17th-18th Century Italian (Dutch Style) Macassar Ebony Dimensional Wood Frame.

Located in New York, NY

PERIOD FRAME 17th-18th century Italian (Dutch style) frame, macassar ebony, carved wood, continuous molding, deep dimensional profile, original condition, original hanger verso.

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17th Century Italian Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century Italian mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and giltwood, every 17th century Italian mirror was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 17th century Italian mirror, we have 103 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century Italian mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century Italian mirror, those designed in Baroque, Rococo and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century Italian mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Qeeboo, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel) and Forma Nova produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 17th Century Italian Mirror?

Prices for a 17th century Italian mirror start at $527 and top out at $173,030 with the average selling for $7,262.

Finding the Right Wall-mirrors for You

Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).

A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.

Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.

For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.

Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.

“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.

Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.

Questions About 17th Century Italian Mirror

What is 17th-century furniture called?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
1 Answer
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.

20 Artfully Crafted Mirrors to Frame Your Reflection

In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.