How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, 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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, 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.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A 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.

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What 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.

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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British 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.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The 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.

18th Century Bureau

Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century bureau

$2,220

18th century bureau

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique mahogany bureau with a lovely interior in perfect and completely original condition. Completely handmade from beautiful mahogany. Warm, weathered patina. Original (...

Category

Antique 1770s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian 18th Century Bureau, c.1790

$6,950

Scandinavian 18th Century Bureau, c.1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Scandinavian bureau dating to circa 1790, crafted in pine with a beautifully aged painted finish that reflects the understated elegance of late 18th-century Northern Europe...

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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear

$85,780

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptional and remarkable late 18th century satinwood and mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase of outstanding quality and attributable to Thomas Shearer.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century George II Period Bureau Cabinet

$4,574

18th Century George II Period Bureau Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A mid-18th Century bureau cabinet in walnut. The moulded cornice above a pair of mirror panelled doors opening to an adjustable shelf section, the hinged fall below opening to an arr...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

$8,655Sale Price|20% Off

Original Antique Baroque Secretary Desk, Germany 18th century, Walnut

Located in Leimen, DE

Featuring a stunning bookmatched walnut veneer, this elegant 18th-century bureau showcases the rich craftsmanship of the Baroque period.

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Antique 1750s German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique 18th Century Padauk Bureau in the Chippendale Manner

$12,935

Rare Antique 18th Century Padauk Bureau in the Chippendale Manner

Located in Nottingham, GB

An unusually sophisticated 18th-century bureau combining exceptional cabinetmaking, richly figured padauk and an extraordinary arrangement of secret drawers and concealed compartment...

Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Black Scandinavian Bureau

$13,950

18th Century Black Scandinavian Bureau

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful 18th century Scandinavian bureau featuring a dramatic black painted finish and refined architectural proportions.

Category

Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century

$9,111

Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bureau cabinet Portuguese. With original handles, on ogee bracket feet. 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinoiserie Bureau

$7,829

18th Century Chinoiserie Bureau

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 18th century and later decorated chinoiserie bureau.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Oak

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form

$11,600

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form

Located in Houston, TX

The exceptional cabinet work plus the extraordinary marquetry Art work that is exhibited throughout this piece is very rare to Find. The cylinder door rolls back to reveal an inte...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Painted Bureau

$2,961

18th Century Painted Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Bold 18th century masculine painted oak bureau with a good fitted interior and hidden compartments. 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Painted Bureau

$9,476

18th Century Italian Painted Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual 18th Century Italian serpentine bureau of particularly attractive form.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine 18th Century Antique Georgian English Mahogany Bureau

$5,024

Fine 18th Century Antique Georgian English Mahogany Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine George III Cuban Mahogany Bureau, circa 1760 Material: Cuban Mahogany, Brass A superb mid-18th-century English bureau, dating to circa 1760 and finely constructed from richly ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Bureau

$3,063

18th Century English Oak Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th Century English oak bureau with later paint finish. 1780 Height to the underside of the desk - 67cm

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau

$2,552

Fine Quality Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome and beautifully proportioned 18th-century Georgian mahogany bureau, combining refined period styling, excellent practical storage and accomplished cabinetmaking within a t...

Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century Antique English Golden Oak Bureau

$4,289

Fine 18th Century Antique English Golden Oak Bureau

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome 18th-century English bureau, finely constructed from golden oak and distinguished by its carved fall front, fitted writing interior and beautifully aged timber.

Category

Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870

$6,500

Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870

Located in Germantown, MD

It could be used as its original purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau plats or writing tables were also called libra...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau

$2,723

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau

Located in Billingshurst, GB

18th century Georgian oak bureau the bureau has four drawers with swan neck handles.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian 18th Century Blue-Painted Two-Part Bureau

$13,950

Scandinavian 18th Century Blue-Painted Two-Part Bureau

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made in Scandinavia in the eighteenth century, this two-part bureau has a blue painted finish and fine carvings. The two-part, or bureau-bookcase, form combines a lower writing and s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century walnut bureau

$3,335

18th Century walnut bureau

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century walnut bureau inlaid with herringbone, having a wonderful figured fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior, with various drawers, compartments and a well, the bur...

Category

Antique 1750s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

$4,901

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very small late 18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase. 1780. Reference: 7382 Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep 82 inches (208 cms) High.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

$4,527

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase with a mirrrored top. 1770. Height to desk is 30.5". Reference: 7857 Dimensions 41 inches (104 cms) Wide 23.5 inches (60 cms) Deep 85 in...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oak Bureau Bookcase, 18th Century

$2,249

Dutch Oak Bureau Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

Dutch Oak Bureau Bookcase, 18th Century An impressive Dutch oak bureau bookcase dating from the 18th century, featuring an elegant shaped pediment with carved crest above a glazed d...

Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

$7,885

18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Swedish Rococo Style Bureau

$6,535

18th Century Swedish Rococo Style Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Swedish Rococo desk or bureau. Once owned by film director Jarl Kulle.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France

$22,000 / item

Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France

Located in New York, NY

French roll-top desk resting on fluted legs with brass inlays and sabots. The refined fluting continues along the pilasters, creating a cohesive design. The lower section offers ampl...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau

$8,986

18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare 18th Century Venetian bureau. With chinoiserie lacquer on both the interior and exterior.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mahogany Bureau

$3,472

18th Century Mahogany Bureau

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality 18th Century mahogany Georgian bureau, the hinged fall lifting down to reveal a lovely fitted interior consisting of eleven oak lined drawers, various compartments a...

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany

$18,222

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Louis XVI, Zopfstil, roll-top secretary desk, crafted in the late 18th century. The piece features a three-drawer base and a three-door upper section with a projecting cen...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Painted Bureau / Desk

$3,403

18th Century English Painted Bureau / Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th C English painted oak bureau with good fitted interior and brass handles. 1760 Height to underside of desk - 64cm

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

$9,326

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A mid 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase with shaped mirror doors with fitted interior behind below the broken arched pediment.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

$17,500

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in Forney, TX

Superb exhibition quality, modeled after a late 18th century bureau-jardinière by the Heinrich Gambs workshop (Saint Petersburg, Russia) now on display in the Pavlosk Palace Museum.

Category

20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

18th Century William & Mary Walnut Bureau

$4,248

18th Century William & Mary Walnut Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good Late William and Mary walnut bureau, Circa 1710. The fall-front with bookrest and herringbone banded throughout. The fitted interior with pigeon holes and drawers including t...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Bureau Bookcase C 1720 Flemish Bookcase 18th Century

$18,506

Bureau Bookcase C 1720 Flemish Bookcase 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bureau, bookcase c 1720. Flemish bookcase with hunting scene made in mahogany and oak. Overall. Size: 231x122x60 cm very good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Pine Bureau

$7,352

18th Century Italian Painted Pine Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Italian painted pine bureau. Circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

$34,856Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing good quality 18th century Dutch Marquetry bureau bookcase, having wonderful flowers, birds, classical scull and urn decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase

$18,381

Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 18th century rosewood bureau bookcase having a magnificent top section with a shaped moulded swan neck pediment, two shaped doors both with original mirrors which open to rev...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Other

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

$4,885

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

Located in Atlanta, GA

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II Writing Bureau

$9,111

18th Century George II Writing Bureau

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Solid Oak Bureau, 18th Century

$2,021

English Georgian Solid Oak Bureau, 18th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome 18th century English Georgian bureau, finely constructed in oak and combining an elegant fall-front writing desk with generous storage and beautifully balanced period prop...

Category

Antique 18th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau

$4,425

Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century georgian walnut bureau circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

Located in Pasadena, TX

48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece can serve as a desk as well as a bookcase. Drop leaf to desk area Single drawer ...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

18th-Century Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase

$3,800

18th-Century Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The moulded cornice above a pair of panelled cupboard doors over a fall front - with elaborated fitted interiors. Has an organic grain on the doors and sides. The interior of the ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Conventual 18th-Century European Bureau – Rustic Devotion in Solid Wood

$3,800

Conventual 18th-Century European Bureau – Rustic Devotion in Solid Wood

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Conventual 18th-Century European Bureau – Rustic Devotion in Solid Wood A rare and evocative example of 18th-century conventual furniture, this European bureau exudes the sober digni...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Marquetry Bureau Secretary in Rosewood

$9,213

18th Century Marquetry Bureau Secretary in Rosewood

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Portuguese D. José I Period Marquetry Secretary Chest in Rosewood, 18th Century Origin: Portugal Period: Circa 1760–1780 Style: Transitional D. José I to D. Maria I Materials: Pau-s...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality

$4,074Sale Price|30% Off

Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality Display Full of authentic charm and character, this impressive Georgian walnut bureau bookcase features a s...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany

$6,535

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Fall Opening to reveal an arrangement of Serpentine Shaped Drawers a Mirrored Central Cupboard and pigeon holes. 18th Century The upper section having 2 doors and an arrangement ...

Category

Antique 18th Century George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary

$8,200

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary This remarkable Italian bureau dates to the 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and quiet sophisti...

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer

$18,791

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer

Located in IT

18th century, Italian walnut wood bureau chest of drawer This bureau chest of drawer was made in Emilia, in Italy, at the beginning of the 18th century.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th century Louis XVI Walnut Bureau, France

$26,150

18th century Louis XVI Walnut Bureau, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century French Louis XVI Bureau in Walnut with drop front, inner writing surface and cubby holes.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Lombardy Bureau Cabinet

$51,740

18th Century Italian Walnut Lombardy Bureau Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A good Lombardy Bureau cabinet of the 18th century Constructed in a well patinated walnut; rising from scrolled feet, supporting a bombe form base with three inset shaped long dr...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau Secretaire

$12,400

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

$8,250

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This elegant Swedish oak secretary shows off with a distinctive carved top bonnet or crown and round finials. Also known as a bureau, this secretary would have been a "signature stat...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

$2,854Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table – a rare and exquisite piece featuring veneer on oak and elm construction.

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux

$40,715Sale Price|35% Off

18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux

Located in Rome, IT

Provenience directly from a Roman noble family, early to mid-18th century. Measurements: 240 x 130 x 56 cm.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk

$101,360

French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An imposing Louis XV ebonized writing table with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. The stepped moulded rectangular top inset with the original gilt-tooled leather above three frieze ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

$4,650

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This drop front secretary maintains a timeless appeal due to the deeply aged patina of the oak and European country styling. The interior has 6 drawers, 4 decorative "hidden" drawers...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux

$50,111Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux

Located in Rome, IT

Provenience directly from a Roman noble family, early to mid-18th century. Measurements: 240 x 130 x 56 cm.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century George Il "Bureau Bookcase"

$14,000

Early 18th Century George Il "Bureau Bookcase"

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made of deeply patinated walnut. Crowned with a dentil cornice above original arched mirrored doors retaining the original gilded carved moulding. Flanked by fluted columns with two ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

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18th century Bureau

Unavailable

H 40 in W 28 in D 18 in

18th century Bureau

Located in Penzance, GB

Here we have a very petite red walnut 1780 bureau, this piece is only 27 inches on the Carcas and 28 inches over all . the bureau has an untouched colour, and is nice to be in red w...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750

Unavailable

H 37.7 in W 35 in D 30.7 in

Small Louis XV Oak and Inlaid 18th Century Bureau, circa 1750

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a lovely small Louis XV oak and inlaid mid-18th century bureau with fitted interior and secret compartment, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Bureau Inlaid

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in

18th Century Bureau Inlaid

Located in Monza, IT

Very fine and elegant Italian bureau from Ferrara province. Walnut blur veneer. Fine inlay on drawers, slant and sides. Light moulded front and carved wood legs and base. A slant ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Bureau Plat

Unavailable

H 30 in W 46 in D 31 in

Late 18th Century Bureau Plat

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 18th century to early 19th century writing table.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut 18th Century Bureau Plat

Unavailable

H 30 in W 65 in D 32.5 in

Italian Walnut 18th Century Bureau Plat

Located in Natchez, MS

Italian Louis XVI walnut bureau plat with three drawers, having carved rosette and swag decoration on the sides and fluted legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

An Importan Venetian 18th Century Bureau Cabinet

Unavailable

H 100 in W 59.05 in D 27.55 in

An Importan Venetian 18th Century Bureau Cabinet

Located in Formigine Modena, IT

An italian carrube bureau cabinet, the upper section with two arched door under an arched and moulded top , the lower section with three concave drawers on bun feet and with a fall ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Cabinets

Early 18th Century Bureau Cabinet, England, Walnut

Unavailable

H 85.83 in W 40.95 in D 22.05 in

Early 18th Century Bureau Cabinet, England, Walnut

Located in Fulda, DE

An extraordinary early 18th century English bureau cabinet with very nice proportions.

Category

Antique 1720s English Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3513 )

Unavailable

H 87.41 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in

Antique 18th Century Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3513 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

This exquisite 18th-century antique bureau bookcase is a remarkable piece of furniture, expertly crafted from fine mahogany and showcasing exceptional quality throughout.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Bureau In Cuban Mahogany ( REF AF-3093 )

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 40.36 in D 22.45 in

Antique 18th Century Bureau In Cuban Mahogany ( REF AF-3093 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Beautiful Georgian Bureau In Cuban Mahogany Consisting of four drawers in total ( two small over two large ) beautifully fitted interior with multiple storage compartments. The piece...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Bureau of Small Proportions In Mahogany ( REF AF-3506 )

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in

Antique 18th Century Bureau of Small Proportions In Mahogany ( REF AF-3506 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

This exquisite 18th-century antique bureau in rich mahogany is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Unavailable

H 87 in W 41.5 in D 23 in

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

A fine quality early 18th Century bureau bookcase veneered throughout with burr walnut, having engraved brass mounts, the shaped cornice showing Chinese influence above a pair of sha...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Painted Bureau

Unavailable

H 85.44 in W 44.1 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Oak Painted Bureau

Located in Pulborough, GB

18th century oak painted bureau with upper storage unit.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Bureau Cabinet, Portuguese, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 97.25 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in

Bureau Cabinet, Portuguese, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bureau cabinet Portuguese. 18th. Century In solid mahogany with original handles, on ogee bracket feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Unavailable

H 77.17 in W 39.57 in D 24.81 in

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

English 18th century walnut bureau cabinet with nicely aged foxed glass doors.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Bureau

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in

18th Century Italian Bureau

Located in Kettering, GB

An 18th century Italian bureau with beautiful inlay detailing and a fall front that opens to form a writing surface with fitted interior, consisting of six drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

SERPENTINE BAROQUE BUREAU, DENMARK, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 45.28 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in

SERPENTINE BAROQUE BUREAU, DENMARK, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th Century white oak bureau with serpentine front, iron side mounts and brass door mounts.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Bureau

Unavailable

H 33.2 in W 25 in D 18.3 in

18th Century Oak Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful 18th century English oak bureau in oak, with a great colour and patina, of small and unusual proportions, retaining the original large carrying handles to the sides.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Bureau

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 43.3 in D 22.6 in

18th Century Georgian Bureau

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

18th century Georgian bureau. A late 18th century Georgian mahogany bureau.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Walnut Bureau

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 45 in D 23 in

18th Century Walnut Bureau

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine American walnut bureau (Delaware Valley/New Jersey)

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

European Two-Parts Bureau, Late 18th Century

Unavailable

H 83.86 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in

European Two-Parts Bureau, Late 18th Century

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

European two-parts bureau, late 18th-early 19th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Transition Bureau

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in

18th Century Transition Bureau

Located in London, GB

Stunning transition style bureau in walnut, ash and tulipwood. Entirely made with exquisite marquetry details, it has three external drawers and wonderful leather-lined writing top. ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swiss Other Desks

Materials

Leather, Ash, Tulipwood, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau Plat

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau Plat

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular shape bureau, mahogany and mahogany veneer. It comprises three drawers on the front and simulates three on the back. It stands on octogonal legs à facettes, which end...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Petite Kidney-Shaped Writing Table, Paris, 1780

Unavailable

H 30 in W 48.25 in D 24.5 in

French Louis XV Petite Kidney-Shaped Writing Table, Paris, 1780

Located in Chicago, IL

It could be used as its original purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau plats or writing tables were also called libra...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Lombard Bureau Cabinet

Unavailable

H 96.07 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Lombard Bureau Cabinet

Located in Milan, IT

Italian bureau cabinet in walnut and burr walnut with ebonized parts, from Lombard half of 18 th century, beautiful carved top, the fall front enclosing six drawers and a secret comp...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Bureau Carlos IV Style, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 38.19 in

Stunning Bureau Carlos IV Style, 18th Century

Located in Carrocera, Spain

Stunning bureau Carlos IV in mahogany with decorative floral motifs all made in whole lemongrass and rosewood marquetry. It has hinged lid and is composed of six drawers inside drawe...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

18th century Louis XV Bureau

Unavailable

H 44 in W 50 in D 23 in

18th century Louis XV Bureau

Located in Pasadena, CA

Late 18th century Louis XV Bureau with cabriole legs, serpentine front & brass hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Period Walnut Bureau

Unavailable

H 41.25 in W 37.5 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Period Walnut Bureau

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th century walnut bureau with brass pulls and keyholes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Unavailable

H 77.56 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Salisbury, GB

An 18th century walnut bureau bookcase of delightfully small size and fine color with broken arch pediment above a bevelled mirror door.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Bookcases

18th Century Régence Walnut Bureau de Pente

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 48.43 in

18th Century Régence Walnut Bureau de Pente

Located in Paris, FR

18th century Régence walnut flap-down desk, with two drawers in the front and four interior ones. Gilt bronze fittings.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century German Double Dome Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Unavailable

H 84.26 in W 39.77 in D 27.17 in

18th Century German Double Dome Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

18th century German double dome walnut bureau cabinet with serpentine base, figured walnut panels and original metal work.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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18th Century Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century bureau for your home. A 18th century bureau — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 1278 variations of the antique or vintage 18th century bureau you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century bureau, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th century bureau made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. A well-made 18th century bureau has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Michel Leclerc, A. Caron and Adrien Delorme are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Bureau?

Prices for a 18th century bureau start at $65 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $8,497.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Bureau

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
1 Answer
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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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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.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
1 Answer
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.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
1 Answer
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.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, 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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
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.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What 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.
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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British 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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.

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