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 Kano

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17th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Gibbons of Folklore

$43,700

H 61 in W 58.5 in D 0.75 in

17th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Gibbons of Folklore

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese two-panel screen: Gibbons of Folklore, Edo period (17th century) Kano School painting of

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Antique Japanese Six-Panel Screen by Kano Chikanobu "Shushin"

$25,000

H 59.06 in W 145.67 in D 1.58 in

Antique Japanese Six-Panel Screen by Kano Chikanobu "Shushin"

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Late 17th century Kano school peony landscape screens. Both screens signed: Hogan Josen Fujiwara

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Rare Antique Japanese Folding Screen by Kano Tanshin

$40,000

H 38.25 in W 112 in D 1 in

Rare Antique Japanese Folding Screen by Kano Tanshin

By Kano Tanshin

Located in Atlanta, GA

painting from the late 15th century until the Meiji period when it further branched into sub-schools. Kano

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Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu

$6,000 / set

H 6 in W 16 in D 8 in

Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu

By Kano Tan'yu 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

period (17-18th century). The Kano school painting depicts wild geese in the reeds by the margin of water

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Lovely 17th-18th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kano Soyu Painted

$3,022Sale Price|20% Off

H 79.73 in W 26.58 in D 0.04 in

Lovely 17th-18th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kano Soyu Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work that is said to have been drawn by Kano Soyu as you can see. It is a picture of the

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Silk

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

$5,200

H 59.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu. 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper painting

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Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

$2,600

H 59.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper painting

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Antique Japanese Suibokuga Sage by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

$2,700

H 59.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Sage by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Sage Painting by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper

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17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.

$38,000

H 65 in W 145 in D 0.75 in

17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.

Located in Kyoto, JP

the elegance and refinement of the Edo Kano school. This 17th century screen is a rare surviving

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Japanese Painting 17th c Edo Scroll Triptyque Kano Chikanobu Buddhist Painting

$3,452Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 16.74 in D 0.04 in

Japanese Painting 17th c Edo Scroll Triptyque Kano Chikanobu Buddhist Painting

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

TheItem below was painted approximately 300 years ago by Kano Chikanobu. In the center is a

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Silk

Lovely Japanese Painting 17th c Scroll by Kanō Naonobu Nihonga Cranes Japan

$5,753Sale Price|20% Off

H 73.82 in W 18.71 in D 0.04 in

Lovely Japanese Painting 17th c Scroll by Kanō Naonobu Nihonga Cranes Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely painting by Naonobu Kano, one of the great masters of the Kano school.It depicts a smiling

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Antique Japanese 17th c Edo Scroll Kano Yosanobu Buddhist Painting

$3,452Sale Price|20% Off

H 73.23 in W 20.67 in D 0.04 in

Antique Japanese 17th c Edo Scroll Kano Yosanobu Buddhist Painting

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Eishin Kano's Ebisu/Great Country Map, double-width/comes with an old box. The auspicious statues

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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings

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Silk

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school

$102,094

H 47.64 in W 110.63 in D 0.79 in

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school

Located in Brussels, BE

luxurious palace garden, also known as the theme ‘One Hundred Boys’. Kano School, Japan 17th-18th century

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17th Century, Japanese Screen, Kano School

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H 48.43 in W 118.12 in D 0.99 in

17th Century, Japanese Screen, Kano School

Located in London, GB

One of a pair of birds and flowers screens. Ink and gold leaves on paper. Six panels screen.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

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Paper

17th Century Japanese Screen, Kano School

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H 48.43 in W 118.12 in D 0.99 in

17th Century Japanese Screen, Kano School

Located in London, GB

One of a pair of screens. Design of plants and gold leaves clouds.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

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Paper

Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Weber

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H 66 in W 63 in D 66 in

Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Weber

By Weber

Located in Port Jefferson, NY

reference to the 16th-17th century Kano school murals is the extensive use of gold paint".

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Musical Instruments

17th/ 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Kano School Style Byobu Screen

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H 69.5 in W 98 in D 2 in

17th/ 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Kano School Style Byobu Screen

Located in Louisville, KY

: the Kano School was pioneered by Kano Sanraku, (1559-1635) worked in Kyoto and was able to combine the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Set of Four Japanese Suibokuga Ink Paintings by Kano Tokinobu, 17th Century

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H 59.25 in W 25.25 in D 0.5 in

Set of Four Japanese Suibokuga Ink Paintings by Kano Tokinobu, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

Set of four antique Japanese Suibokuga by Kano Tokinobu, sumi-e ink on paper paintings illustrating

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Paper

Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen

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H 65.25 in W 24.5 in D 7 in

Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen

Located in Concord, MA

Early Edo period (17th century) Japanese six-panel screen hand-painted with birds and floral

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Silk

Japanese Screen Painting of Princess Murasaki and Courtesans.

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H 31.25 in W 55.5 in

Japanese Screen Painting of Princess Murasaki and Courtesans.

Located in Hudson, NY

School, 17th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Paintings

Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century

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H 68.12 in W 145.67 in D 0.99 in

Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century

By Kano Tan'yu 1

Located in Prahran, Victoria

, rendered in ink on paper. Attributed to Kano Tanyu (1602-1674), 17th century signed and sealed

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Paper

17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School

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H 13 in W 213 in D 0.5 in

17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Anonymous, Kano school 17th century Hand-scroll of 12 images Ink, pigment and

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Paper

17th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Plovers in Moonlight by Kano Ujinobu

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H 49 in W 26 in D 0.75 in

17th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Plovers in Moonlight by Kano Ujinobu

Located in Kyoto, JP

Plovers in Moonlight Kano Ujinobu (1616-1669) Mid 17th century Ink and gofun on paper A mid

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Paper

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Egrets by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

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H 59.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Egrets by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Egrets by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper painting

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Antique 1670s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Screen Painting, Late 17th Century, Crows & Pine by Kano Chikanobu

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H 65 in W 145 in D 1 in

Japanese Screen Painting, Late 17th Century, Crows & Pine by Kano Chikanobu

Located in Kyoto, JP

Kano Shushin Chikanobu (1660-1728) 'Crows and Pine’ Six-fold screen, ink and gold leaf on

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

17th Century Japanese Framed Panel by Kano Sansetsu, White Herons in Snow

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H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in

17th Century Japanese Framed Panel by Kano Sansetsu, White Herons in Snow

Located in Kyoto, JP

Kano Sansetsu (1589-1651) White herons in snow Edo period, circa 1640 Framed painting. Ink

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

17th Century Japanese Framed Painting by Kano Sansetsu, Plum Blossoms in Snow

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H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in

17th Century Japanese Framed Painting by Kano Sansetsu, Plum Blossoms in Snow

Located in Kyoto, JP

Kano Sansetsu (1589-1651) Plum blossoms in snow Edo period, circa 1640 Framed painting

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Six-Panel Japanese Folding Screen with Grapevine, Kanō School

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H 66.93 in W 0.79 in D 149.22 in

Six-Panel Japanese Folding Screen with Grapevine, Kanō School

Located in Milano, IT

Momoyama to Edo period, 17th century Ink, colors, gold leaf and gold flakes on paper 170 by 379

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair of Six-Fold Japanese Screens Attribtuted to Kano Sansetsu, 1590-1651

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H 66.93 in W 147.64 in D 0.4 in

Pair of Six-Fold Japanese Screens Attribtuted to Kano Sansetsu, 1590-1651

Located in Milano, IT

the 17th century. A low fence in the outer panels of both screens further domesticizes the work with

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Japanese Single Panel Painting Moon and Plum Design 'Winter Scene'

$9,800

H 78.5 in W 45 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) ink painting of plum branches in bloom against a full moon with calligraphy. The calligraphy is a poem about winter. Signature reads: Matsuura Ryosai, Dated:...

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$4,800

H 24.5 in W 53 in D 0.75 in

19th Century Japanese Edo Screen Kano School Garden Terrace

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period two-panel byobu screen featuring Chinese children frolicking on a garden terrace with a pavilion and large pine tree. Made in the ...

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Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Merrymaking in the Chinese Countryside

$4,800

H 68.25 in W 150 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Gold Leaf

Rare Triptych Scroll Paintings by Watanabe Seitei Meiji Period

$12,000

H 4.75 in W 26.75 in D 9 in

Rare Triptych Scroll Paintings by Watanabe Seitei Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of three paintings of ink and watercolor on silk mounted within brocade borders as scrolls by Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918). This is a very rare and well preserved triptych by th...

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Chinese Painting on Scroll Paper, China 19th Century, Birds and Nature Decor

$300

H 67.72 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

Chinese Painting on Scroll Paper, China 19th Century, Birds and Nature Decor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Chinese painting on paper, which is unrolled once hung on the wall. It is a painting that depicts birds in nature, in the style of the 18th century. This painting is from the 19th ce...

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Paper

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

$7,600Sale Price|58% Off

H 69 in W 113 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a w...

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$3,200

H 6.7 in W 6 in D 0.1 in

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Located in Kyoto, JP

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Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.

$32,000

H 67 in W 148 in D 0.75 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.

Located in Kyoto, JP

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Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

$3,200

H 18.25 in W 12 in D 16 in

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

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$75,000

H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Located in Miami, FL

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

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Located in Houston, TX

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$32,500

H 44 in W 119 in D 0.75 in

Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold-leaf and gold-fleck on paper. A medium sized late 17th century Japanese screen fe...

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$4,800

H 51.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.75 in

Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Spider & Morning Glory.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Obata Tosho (1812-1886) Spider & Morning Glory Late Edo period, mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Ink and color on paper. Individually framed 19th century bird and f...

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19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

$17,500 / set

H 45.28 in W 44.89 in D 0.4 in

19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings. Ink on silk. Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here ...

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 17th century kano you’re looking for. Frequently made of paper, metal and gold leaf, every 17th century kano was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century kano, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 18th Century. Each 17th century kano bearing hallmarks is very popular. Kano Tanshin each produced at least one beautiful 17th century kano that is worth considering.

How Much is a 17th Century Kano?

Prices for a 17th century kano start at $3,831 and top out at $167,825 with the average selling for $25,750.

Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

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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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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?
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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.
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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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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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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.
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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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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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