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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Ancient Europe Map 1652, Europa Antiqua – Nicolas Blancardus, Roman World

$845

H 20.79 in W 25.04 in D 0.02 in

Ancient Europe Map 1652, Europa Antiqua – Nicolas Blancardus, Roman World

Located in Langweer, NL

uncommon mid-17th-century map of ancient Europe presents the classical world as understood during the

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Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'

$4,348Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 33.67 in D 1.58 in

Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des

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Antique Late 17th Century French Maps

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Paper

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, c.1700

$887Sale Price|25% Off

H 16.93 in W 20.08 in D 0 in

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1700 This

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Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679

$7,972

H 20.79 in W 25.2 in D 0.02 in

Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679

Located in Langweer, NL

example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared in his Atlas Minor after 1679. The map is

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Antique Miniature Map of the Old World and France by Mallet, circa 1683

$169Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 0.6 in

Antique Miniature Map of the Old World and France by Mallet, circa 1683

Located in Langweer, NL

shows a hemisphere of the Old World. The lower map shows France. This map originates from 'Description

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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Starlie Sokol Hohne Untitled Globe Mixed Media Monoprint Artwork One-of-a-Kind

$1,600

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Starlie Sokol Hohne Untitled Globe Mixed Media Monoprint Artwork One-of-a-Kind

Located in Secaucus, NJ

17th-century world map "Nova Totivs Terrarvm Orbis Geograph," created by figures like Henricus Hondius

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Carel AllardWORLD MAP - Planisphaerium Terrestre Sive Terrarum Orbis... 1696, 1696

$4,750

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WORLD MAP - Planisphaerium Terrestre Sive Terrarum Orbis... 1696

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

) Engraving, 20 ½ x 23 ½”, sheet 21 x 24 1/8". A stunning double hemisphere World Map with sphere projections

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Highly Decorative Italian Wall Map of the World

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H 40 in W 47.5 in D 1 in

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By Paolo Petrini

Located in La Jolla, CA

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Paper

Coffee Table With Antique World Map

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Located in Brussels, Brussels

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"Orbis Terrarum Typus" Cluver 17th C Hand-colored World Map, CA as an Island

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"Orbis Terrarum Typus" Cluver 17th C Hand-colored World Map, CA as an Island

By Philipp Clüver

Located in Alamo, CA

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Materials

Paper

Antique World Map by Stoopendaal, circa 1680

Sold

H 12.41 in W 18.71 in D 0.02 in

Antique World Map by Stoopendaal, circa 1680

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of the world titled 'Werelt Caert'. Double-hemisphere map of the world, with California

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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

Antique Map of the Old World by Coronelli, circa 1690

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H 19.14 in W 25.32 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the Old World by Coronelli, circa 1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Coronelli's map of the Old World, dedicated to Jacobo Marcello. Coronelli bases his map on classical geography

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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Paper

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$45,000 / item

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$17,940 / item

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$3,500

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Located in New York, NY

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17th Century World Map For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century world map available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century world map for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 17th century world map, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 17th century world map, designed in the Baroque or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 17th century world map has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Johannes Janssonius, B. Schotanus and Jacques-Nicolas Bellin are consistently popular.

How Much is a 17th Century World Map?

Prices for a 17th century world map can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $350.

Questions About 17th Century World Map

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.

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