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Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork
Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork

Exceptional 18th-Century Bed with Oil Painting and Gilded Woodwork

Located in Madrid, ES

This magnificent 18th-century bed is a stunning example of period craftsmanship and artistry. The

Category

1740s 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Fruitwood

French 18th Century Directoire Bed
French 18th Century Directoire Bed

French 18th Century Directoire Bed

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th century Directoire bed.

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed
18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

18th Century Rosewood Tester/Canopy Bed

Located in Topanga, CA

An 18th century Rosewood tester bed from an important palace in Goa. The posts are beautifully

Category

18th Century Indian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Rosewood

Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Pull Out Bed
Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Pull Out Bed

Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Pull Out Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th century very unusual, all original Swedish country house pull out bed. The original paint

Category

18th Century Swedish Rustic 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Pine

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century
French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

French Directoire Period Four Poster Bed, France 18th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very rare Directoire period four poster bed. Headboard and footboard are original - including

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American 18th century four poster bed retaining original red finish. Likely from Salem

Category

1790s American Federal 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Lacquered Bed, L173cm, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Large Lacquered Bed, L173cm, Late 18th/early 19th Century

Large Lacquered Bed, L173cm, Late 18th/early 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

surmounted at its center by a garland of carved wood roses Late 18th-early 19th century bed Some chips

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY
MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY

MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY

Located in Firenze, FI

to furnish the bedroom with class. Manufactured in central Italy in the mid-18th century

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Silk, Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic

Category

18th Century French Louis XV 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Gold

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Cherry, Damask

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

Located in Sofia, BG

Antique Dutch marquetry mahogany single bed with colorful inlay. The side parts were made of

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut and Cherry Full Size Bed
French 18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut and Cherry Full Size Bed

French 18th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut and Cherry Full Size Bed

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French 18 century bed from the Louis XVI period in walnut and cherry woods with Ebonized

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame
18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame

18th Century French Hand Carved Hand Painted Wooden Baby Crib or Bed Frame

Located in Sofia, BG

18th century antique charming and colourful hand carved and hand painted wooden baby crib or bed

Category

Late 18th Century French 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard

Located in Vero Beach, FL

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved and Polychrome Headboard 18th century hand carved baroque

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See
Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Antique 18th Century Heavily Carved Four Poster Bed Sublime Detail Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

four post bed. These beds are about as rare and collectable as they come, the frame is all original

Category

1780s English Georgian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard
18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard

18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard

Located in Southampton, NY

18th century Italian Venetian Chinese style painted headboard having a Chinese Pagoda style form

Category

18th Century Italian Regency 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood, Paint

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa

Category

18th Century Italian Classical Greek 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Bronze

Antique Four Poster Bed
Antique Four Poster Bed

Antique Four Poster Bed

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century

Category

18th Century Dutch Neoclassical 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts
Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Fine Sculpted Queen Bed Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda Wood torsade Posts

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th Century Jacaranda Bed with torsade posts Evidence of old restoration

Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood, Jacaranda

Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard
Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard

Restoration Hardware Maison Panel Bed with Footboard

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Basildon, London

footboard, in the style of late 18th century French furnishings. The solid wood frame is expertly distressed

Category

18th Century American Modern 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA
Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

Rare Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th/18th C. Jacaranda King Bed Antique LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

was produced in the 18th Century in 1750-1780 The Outstanding Bed Frames we have, we got them in a

Category

Late 17th Century Portuguese 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Hardwood, Jacaranda

A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C
A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C

A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C. Beautifully carved with with spiral fluted

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut
Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

$30,673Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

A rarely found red Italian walnut gilded double bed, the piece was made by the highest quality

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rococo 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period
Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

Located in Paris, FR

Large boat bed in solid mahogany flamed, mahogany veneer, with rich decoration of finely chased and

Category

Late 18th Century French Empire 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard
Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Mid-18th Century French Bronze and Wrought Iron Gate King Size Wall Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a master bedroom with this exquisite antique oversized headboard. Crafted in France circa 1780 out of a retired iron and bronze gate or balcony, the Louis XVI-style frame fe...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Bronze, Iron

18th C gilt and painted queen headboard
18th C gilt and painted queen headboard

18th C gilt and painted queen headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Continental gilt and painted wood headboard form the eighteenth century. This piece was designed to

Category

18th Century 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Red and Gold Twin Headboard
French Louis XV Red and Gold Twin Headboard

French Louis XV Red and Gold Twin Headboard

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style bleached and carved twin size headboard with tufted red damask upholstery (includes: headboard only)

Category

18th Century French Louis XV 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Damask

Pair of 18th Century Irish Georgian Water Gilt Curtain Pelmets
Pair of 18th Century Irish Georgian Water Gilt Curtain Pelmets

Pair of 18th Century Irish Georgian Water Gilt Curtain Pelmets

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Irish Georgian water-gilt gold leaf curtain pelmets. They are from a stately

Category

18th Century Irish Georgian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

carved, lacquered and damask-lined bed headboard, Italy
carved, lacquered and damask-lined bed headboard, Italy

carved, lacquered and damask-lined bed headboard, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique bed headboard, richly carved with Baroque gilt volutes on wood with red and yellow damask striped fabric. The details are finely carved and gilded, while the painted parts s...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Daybed with Elegantly Carved Amphora Motifs
Gustavian Daybed with Elegantly Carved Amphora Motifs

Gustavian Daybed with Elegantly Carved Amphora Motifs

Located in PARIS, FR

This stunning Gustavian daybed, dating back to the 18th century, is a perfect example of Swedish

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard
Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard

Vintage English Made Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Chairback King Size Headboard

By Arthur Brett

Located in North Salem, NY

headboard is a striking homage to the opulent design sensibilities of the 18th century, embodying the

Category

18th Century English Chippendale 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Headboard carved and gilded Gold Zecchino Luigi XV Italy, 18th cent
Headboard carved and gilded Gold Zecchino Luigi XV Italy, 18th cent

Headboard carved and gilded Gold Zecchino Luigi XV Italy, 18th cent

Located in Prato, IT

A Masterpiece in Baroque Style Immerse yourself in the luxury and opulence of the 18th century with this magnificent Baroque-style headboard, a true piece of art that will transform ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Gold Leaf

New England painted and grained hooded rocking cradle, 1780-1810
New England painted and grained hooded rocking cradle, 1780-1810

New England painted and grained hooded rocking cradle, 1780-1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

New England painted Northern white pine hooded rocking cradle. The cradle retains its original blue milk paint interior and grain painted exterior. American, 1780-1810.

Category

Late 18th Century American Rustic 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Lit en Bibliotheque, ca. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed of light walnut in the late 18th century this remarkable "murphy bed" disguised as a

Category

1780s French Louis XVI 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Leather, Walnut

PORTUGUESE BED D. JOSÉ 18th Century
PORTUGUESE BED D. JOSÉ 18th Century

PORTUGUESE BED D. JOSÉ 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PORTUGUESE BED D. JOSÉ 18th Century in rosewood wood with carvings. Backrest with central

Category

18th Century Portuguese Renaissance 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Chinese Day Bed
Early 18th Century Chinese Day Bed

Early 18th Century Chinese Day Bed

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This daybed inherits the simple but animated spirit of Ming Style furniture. The bed frame is

Category

Early 18th Century Chinese 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

Located in London, GB

A very finely carved early 18th Century Indo-Portuguese Rosewood bed.

Category

18th Century Indian Baroque 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Italian Neapolitan Inlaid Nightstand Bed Side Tables Commodini
18th Century Italian Neapolitan Inlaid Nightstand Bed Side Tables Commodini

18th Century Italian Neapolitan Inlaid Nightstand Bed Side Tables Commodini

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of 18th century Italian Rococo gilt bronze-mounted walnut and fruitwood inlaid bedside

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Walnut

A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed
A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed

A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed

Located in Tetbury, England

A mid 18th century Irish mahogany daybed with period floral needlepoint. The out scrolling arms

Category

Mid-18th Century British 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Mahogany

Denmark 18th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Tulips and Ornaments
Denmark 18th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Tulips and Ornaments

Denmark 18th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Tulips and Ornaments

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptional bed warmer that is in good condition for its age. The rod is made of iron by a

Category

18th Century Danish Baroque 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles
Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles

Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 18th century brass or copper bed warmers with great patina wood handles. They are great for

Category

Late 18th Century English 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Brass, Copper

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship. Main characteristics: The facade is divided into three ornate ...

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Mid-18th Century French Gothic Revival 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Castelo Branco Bed Cover ( Colcha) , 18th Century.
Antique Castelo Branco Bed Cover ( Colcha) , 18th Century.

Antique Castelo Branco Bed Cover ( Colcha) , 18th Century.

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is in rather good condition apart from some slight staining due to age and use. It has a block printed linen lining.

Category

18th Century Portuguese 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Silk

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial

Located in Labrit, Landes

Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and

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18th Century French French Provincial 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Oak

Antique Greek Rhodes Bed Tent Embroidery, late 18th Early 19th Century.
Antique Greek Rhodes Bed Tent Embroidery, late 18th Early 19th Century.

Antique Greek Rhodes Bed Tent Embroidery, late 18th Early 19th Century.

Located in Istanbul, TR

A rare panel in reasonably good condition from Rhodes of Greece that was a part of a bed tent once.

Category

Early 19th Century Greek Folk Art 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Silk

Rare Bed Tent Embroidery from Rhodes, Greece 18th C.
Rare Bed Tent Embroidery from Rhodes, Greece 18th C.

Rare Bed Tent Embroidery from Rhodes, Greece 18th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

This is an example as good as it gets. It has amazing color saturation and execution of embroidery. It is in used antique condition. Please check the images for overall negative spa...

Category

18th Century Greek Greek Revival 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Silk

Large Antique Hot Water Bottle  Bed Pan
Large Antique Hot Water Bottle  Bed Pan

Large Antique Hot Water Bottle Bed Pan

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period hot water bottle/bed pan. It is used for heating up a pan or

Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XV 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Canadian Provincial Anthropomorphic Wing Chair
18th Century Canadian Provincial Anthropomorphic Wing Chair

18th Century Canadian Provincial Anthropomorphic Wing Chair

Located in Essex, MA

theory. Retains its original dry finish. Now upholstered in period 18th Century Crewel Bed Hangings.

Category

Late 18th Century Canadian French Provincial 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Beech

Silver toothpick holder with rooster perched on a flower bed
Silver toothpick holder with rooster perched on a flower bed

Silver toothpick holder with rooster perched on a flower bed

Located in Porto, PT

. Weight: 263.28 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx20.5cm. Content: 833/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, from the 15th century

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Early 18th Century European 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Silver

Bed carved and with turnings, 1800s
Bed carved and with turnings, 1800s

Bed carved and with turnings, 1800s

Located in Cesena, FC

Bed carved and with turnings, 1800s. Made of poplar wood Origin: Italy Highest part of the head of

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Mid-18th Century Italian 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Poplar

Swedish Trompe l'Oeil Commode/bed
Swedish Trompe l'Oeil Commode/bed

Swedish Trompe l'Oeil Commode/bed

$2,490Sale Price|39% Off

Swedish Trompe l'Oeil Commode/bed

Located in PARIS, FR

while hiding a practical secret—a pull-out trundle bed. Likely designed as a child’s bed, it extends to

Category

18th Century Swedish Folk Art 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed

Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed

Located in Austin, TX

An oversized, beautifully proportioned daybed, suitable for use as a centre table. Subtle, low relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example ...

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Elm, Rattan

Extremely Fine Chinese Silk Embroidered Bed-Cover for the Dutch Market
Extremely Fine Chinese Silk Embroidered Bed-Cover for the Dutch Market

Extremely Fine Chinese Silk Embroidered Bed-Cover for the Dutch Market

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Chinese red silk, embroidered bed cover Guangdong or Macao, mid-18th century The red silk

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export 18Th Century Antique Beds

Materials

Gold, Silver

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Find a variety of 18th century antique beds available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 18th century antique beds — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. 18th century antique beds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century antique beds bearing Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Interi, Charleston and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced beautiful 18th century antique beds that are worth considering.

How Much are 18Th Century Antique Beds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,800, while they’re typically $223 on the low end and $90,000 highest priced.
Questions About 18Th Century Antique Beds
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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