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.

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Large deep 17th century Spanish oak bench, or settee, in aged dark brown color. Long with deep seat

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Large Deep 17th Century Spanish Oak Bench or Settee

$12,000

H 37.5 in W 70 in D 30.75 in

Spanish Baroque 17th century walnut Flip-Bench or Low Table

Located in Troy, NY

The multifunctional bench can be used open or closed for seating or as a low table. Of bold stature

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Baroque 17th century walnut Flip-Bench or Low Table

$9,800

H 35 in W 44 in D 19 in

17th Century Rustic Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench / Settee

Located in Troy, NY

Rustic, Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench of small size (for two people). The back decorated with a

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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Walnut

17th Century Rustic Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench / Settee

$16,750

H 34 in W 41 in D 23 in

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A super rare late 17th C. Bench from Galicia. Primitive yet solid construction with a very

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Chestnut

Primitive 17Th C. Galician Bench Wabi Sabi

$6,680

H 34.26 in W 59.45 in D 17.33 in

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia

Located in London, GB

A rare late 17th Century bench from Galicia with nearly 300 years of patination, creating a

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Benches

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Wood

Seventeenth-Century Antique Rustic Bench from Galicia

$5,881

H 34.65 in W 60.63 in D 20.48 in

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17th century Spanish bench

Located in Stamford, CT

17th century Spanish bench carved with turned spindles

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

17th century Spanish bench

H 55 in W 98 in D 21 in

17th Century Spanish Bench

Located in Rochester, NY

surface to wood. A hard to find piece of antique Spanish furniture dating from the late 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Benches

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Bench

H 36 in W 68 in L 36 in

17th Century Spanish Carved Church Bench

Located in Doylestown, PA

Exceptional 17th century Spanish Carved church bench or pew, likely walnut. With a scrolling

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Walnut

17th Century Spanish Carved Church Bench

H 38.75 in W 30.75 in D 17 in

Spanish 17th Century Rustic Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome later 17th century rustic bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Chestnut, Oak

Spanish 17th Century Rustic Bench

H 44 in W 81 in D 25.75 in

17th Century Spanish Hall Bench

Located in Casteren, NL

Beautifull bench from the catalonia region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed with authentic forged

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Benches

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Walnut

17th Century Spanish Hall Bench

H 38.59 in W 73.63 in D 19.69 in

17th Century Spanish Double Sided Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very rare and unique 17th century double sided bench from the Catalan region of Spain

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Double Sided Bench

H 46 in W 126.5 in D 26 in

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare and handsome 17th Century Spanish walnut folding bench, the single board back and seat joined

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

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17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

H 20.5 in W 80 in D 16 in

Spanish 17th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A primitive 17th century Bench - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Oak

Spanish 17th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

H 15 in W 52.25 in D 17 in

17th Century Oak Spanish Bench Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid 17th century oak Spanish bench featuring 2 center doors with shelvings. All original with

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17th Century Oak Spanish Bench Cabinet

H 69 in W 64 in D 30 in

17th century Spanish Walnut Folding Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 17th Century Spanish walnut folding bench, the single plank back with original wrought iron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

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Wrought Iron

17th century Spanish Walnut Folding Bench

H 34 in W 79 in D 21.5 in

17th c. Spanish Baroque Walnut Long Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very rare 17th century Spanish long bench in solid walnut having molded seat and backrest on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

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Walnut

17th c. Spanish Baroque Walnut Long Bench

H 31 in W 82 in D 17.5 in

17th Century Catalan Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 17th century primitive bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Poplar, Pine

17th Century Catalan Bench

H 28.88 in W 74.75 in D 20.5 in

17th Century Catalan Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A truly sensational 17th century bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Excellently construction

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Chestnut, Oak

17th Century Catalan Bench

H 39.75 in W 91.88 in D 16.63 in

Walnut and Wrought Iron Bench, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Wrought iron fork-shaped fasteners. Requires restoration. Bench (with folding backrest in origin

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

Walnut and Wrought Iron Bench, 17th Century

H 37.01 in W 82.29 in D 19.69 in

Spanish Baroque Walnut and Iron Hall Bench, mid 17th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed entirely of solid walnut and trimmed with wrought iron details, two large planks used for the back and seat, the back with comfortable lean, the seat raised on trestle-fo...

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Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Spanish Baroque Walnut and Iron Hall Bench, mid 17th century

H 34.5 in W 71.75 in D 20.5 in

Spanish 18th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A rustic 18th century Bench - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Oak

Spanish 18th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

H 18 in W 53.5 in D 15 in

Primitive XL 17th Century Solid Walnut Hall Bench from Navarra

Located in London, GB

A very large solid walnut hall bench from Navarra, Spain. From a monastery in the mountains

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Walnut

Primitive XL 17th Century Solid Walnut Hall Bench from Navarra

H 13.78 in W 94.1 in D 11.42 in

Spanish Baroque Curule Bench or Stool

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bronze and wrought iron curule bench, 17th century Spanish Baroque. Features inset seals to stile

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Brass, Iron

Spanish Baroque Curule Bench or Stool

H 34.75 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

Primitive Bench w/ Table Spain, circa 1690

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Bench w/ Table Spain circa 1690 Pine Construction with hand carved detailing and

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Pine

Primitive Bench w/ Table Spain, circa 1690

H 62 in W 77 in D 26 in

18th c, Spanish Revival wood Bench hand wrought Iron stretcher.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Revival High Buck Bench Hand worked Iron stretcher

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

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Wood

18th c, Spanish Revival wood Bench hand wrought Iron stretcher.

H 35 in W 75.5 in D 18 in

Galician Chestnut Bench

Located in Culver City, CA

Heavily patinated bench with unique detachable and fold down table. Measures: 72” W x 41.5” D

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Wood

Galician Chestnut Bench

H 39 in W 72 in D 41.5 in

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Benches with Metallic Embroidery

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of 17th century Spanish benches upholstered in plumb velvet with metallic embroidery design

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Pair of 17th Century Spanish Benches with Metallic Embroidery

H 20 in W 31.5 in D 17 in

Primitive 17th Century Spanish Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from oak

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches

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Oak

Primitive 17th Century Spanish Bench

H 25 in W 59.75 in D 18 in

17th Century Spanish Chestnut Bench Settee

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great original 17th century Spanish chestnut bench. All parts are one piece boards with lots of

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Benches

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Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Chestnut Bench Settee

H 31.9 in W 44.88 in D 15.35 in

Late 17th Century Primitive Spanish Catalan Bench

Located in Birmingham, AL

A very handsome late 17th century primitive bench from the Catalan region of Spain, circa 1680s

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Primitive Benches

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Pine

Late 17th Century Primitive Spanish Catalan Bench

H 34 in W 70 in D 24 in

17th Century Catalan Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 17th century primitive bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Poplar, Pine

17th Century Catalan Bench

H 28.88 in W 74.75 in D 20.5 in

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench.

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench

H 36 in W 67 in D 18 in

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench, circa 1690

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A wide country bench made in Spain during the second half of the 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches

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Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench, circa 1690

H 19 in W 22 in D 74 in

17th c. Bench from Andalusia, Spain

Located in Houston, TX

This is a 17th c. pine bench from Andalusia, Spain. Very rustic. Detailed carving on front and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Benches

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Pine

17th c. Bench from Andalusia, Spain

H 38.5 in W 124.25 in D 17 in

17th Century Spanish Hand Carved Wood Bench with Open Design

Located in New York, NY

A hand carved, open work walnut square bench upholstered in beige Belgian linen. Spain, circa 17th

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Linen, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Hand Carved Wood Bench with Open Design

H 22 in W 22 in D 18 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 17th century Spanish bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 17th century Spanish bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Each 17th century Spanish bench bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular.

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The average selling price for a 17th century Spanish bench at 1stDibs is $6,500, while they’re typically $1,717 on the low end and $14,900 for the highest priced.

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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.