17th Century Putti
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Sculptures
Porphyry, Ormolu, Bronze
17th Century Italian School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Religious Items
Wood
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Ceramics
Earthenware
Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Statues
Stone, Marble
Antique 17th Century Dutch Candlesticks
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Iron
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pen
Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pen
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique 17th Century European Paintings
Paint
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Baroque Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Handmade Paper
Antique 17th Century Czech Bohemian Paintings
Paper
Antique 17th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Prints
Paper
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Crayon
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Iron
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 17th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns
Poplar
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Table Lamps
Resin
Antique Late 17th Century Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1670s Italian Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century French Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-17th Century Figurative Prints
Etching
Mid-17th Century Figurative Prints
Etching
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-17th Century Figurative Prints
Etching
Antique 1680s French Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Belgian Religious Items
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Statues
Carrara Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Statues
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Brackets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Architectural Elements
Wood
Antique 17th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Table Lamps
Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
17th Century Mannerist Paintings
Oil
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Wood
Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries
Tapestry
Antique 17th Century Spanish Paintings
Leather, Wood
Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Porcelain
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Prints
Paper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Architectural Elements
Stone
Antique 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Sculptures
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Wall Brackets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique Mid-17th Century Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
2010s Italian Busts
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Macassar
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Belgian Black Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Jewelry Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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.













