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 Lock Box

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Antique Italian 17th Century Iron Box Lock with Eye of Providence

$4,200

H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in

Antique Italian 17th Century Iron Box Lock with Eye of Providence

Located in Doha, QA

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

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A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

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H 45 in W 36 in D 76 in

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

A Red-Lacquered “Armada” Wrought-Iron Money Chest with Elaborate Lock, 17th Century A striking and

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Iron

Antique Strong Box Safe iron old lock 17th century 18th 19th casket trunk

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H 14 in W 22 in D 12 in

Antique Strong Box Safe iron old lock 17th century 18th 19th casket trunk

Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA

Antique strong box in good condition with original lock mechanizom and broken key inside lock

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Antique Early 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Primitive Box Shaped Handwrought Iron Lock with Its Key and Keyhole, Italy

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H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Primitive Box Shaped Handwrought Iron Lock with Its Key and Keyhole, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Primitive sculptural handwrought lock.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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Iron

17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box

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H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 13.5 in

17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible 17th century Italian leather clad lock box with beautiful well-worn brass nailhead

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Boxes

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17th Century English Walnut Veneer and Brass Lock Box

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17th Century English Walnut Veneer and Brass Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

. A number of lock boxes such as this one have survived from the mid-17th century, and a similar piece

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17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key

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17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key

Located in Norwell, MA

17th Century Iron Strong Box from the Spanish Armada. Extremely heavy. This is an iron bound strong

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Antique 17th Century European Nautical Objects

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Iron

Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock

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H 20 in W 33.5 in D 19 in

Nuremberg Late 17th Century Wrought Iron Strong Box with Elaborate Lock

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good German (Nuremberg) late 17th century or early 18th century wrought iron armada chest of

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

Rare Metal Cassette, Box, Casquet 17th Century, Concealed Lock and Coin Slots

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H 5.52 in W 10.04 in D 5.32 in

Rare Metal Cassette, Box, Casquet 17th Century, Concealed Lock and Coin Slots

Located in Muenster, NRW

17th century Concealed lock Special locking mechanism 4-on-1 Original iron-mountings Two

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

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Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

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Anthony van DyckPortrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford, c. 1635

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By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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Oil

Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany

$35,000

H 70.87 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in

Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

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19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

$260,000

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19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

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Rare 16th Century Renaissance Wrought Iron Door Hardware, Escutcheons & Hinges

$5,250

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Rare 16th Century Renaissance Wrought Iron Door Hardware, Escutcheons & Hinges

Located in Doha, QA

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$17,500

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$41,668

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.

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Antique Gothic 16th C. Wrought Iron Safe Door with Three-Key Locking System

$10,000

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Located in Doha, QA

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17th Century Lock Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century lock box available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century lock box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage 17th century lock box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 17th century lock box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century lock box, those designed in Baroque, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 17th century lock box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roe Kasian produced versions that are worth a look.