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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian game table from Sweden made during the late 18th century, around 1790. The table is
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Game Tables

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table

$3,856
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Chess & Backgammon Games Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare 18th Century, George II Period, Mahogany Games Table Having Well Figured
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Game Tables

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Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Chess & Backgammon Games Table
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Chess & Backgammon Games Table

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Chess & Backgammon Games Table

$13,418
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in
FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century hand carved cycling pot in the form of a Chess rook or castle which holds a period chess set
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Georgian Games

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Wood

FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE
FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE

FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE

$5,408
H 8.94 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
18th Century French Onyx and Marble Top Carved Oak Chess and Checker Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
onyx and marble surface decorated with a black and white checker or chess board game in the center. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Game Tables

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Onyx, Marble

18th Century French Onyx and Marble Top Carved Oak Chess and Checker Game Table
18th Century French Onyx and Marble Top Carved Oak Chess and Checker Game Table

18th Century French Onyx and Marble Top Carved Oak Chess and Checker Game Table

$5,200
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 29 in
Late 18th George III Provincial Folk Art Painted Oak Games Chess Side Table
Located in Lowestoft, GB
19th century. Age related abrasions and knocks, some minor chips and discolouration to the chess
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Painted Furniture

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Oak

Late 18th George III Provincial Folk Art Painted Oak Games Chess Side Table
Late 18th George III Provincial Folk Art Painted Oak Games Chess Side Table

Late 18th George III Provincial Folk Art Painted Oak Games Chess Side Table

$2,183
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

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A Rare Wedgwood Chess Figure Of A Jester By Flaxman
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A rare Wedgwood blue and white jasper chess figure of a jester designed by John Flaxman, upper case
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Porcelain

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Porcelain

A Rare Wedgwood Chess Figure Of A Jester By Flaxman
A Rare Wedgwood Chess Figure Of A Jester By Flaxman

A Rare Wedgwood Chess Figure Of A Jester By Flaxman

H 2.75 in W 1.88 in D 1.88 in
18th Century Chess and Backgammon Gametable, Walnut, Louis XVI circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
18th century chess and backgammon table South Germany Walnut Louis XVI around 1780
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Game Tables

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Walnut

18th Century Chess and Backgammon Gametable, Walnut, Louis XVI circa 1780
18th Century Chess and Backgammon Gametable, Walnut, Louis XVI circa 1780

18th Century Chess and Backgammon Gametable, Walnut, Louis XVI circa 1780

H 28.75 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Game Table
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 18th century chess and backgammon game table, signature attributed to Stockholm work.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Game Tables

Swedish Game Table
Swedish Game Table

Swedish Game Table

H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Rosewood Wooden Chess Table in Original Condition
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful 18th century antique rosewood wooden chess table in original condition. The sheet is
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Antique 1760s English Game Tables

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Rosewood Wooden Chess Table in Original Condition
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Rosewood Wooden Chess Table in Original Condition

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Rosewood Wooden Chess Table in Original Condition

H 29.53 in Dm 18.9 in
A Rare Large Swedish Chess Game
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Chess Game very rare in size and in an amazing condition with a backgammon interior.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Games

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Wood

A Rare Large Swedish Chess Game
A Rare Large Swedish Chess Game

A Rare Large Swedish Chess Game

H 7 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted Door, 18th Century Florence, Gray, White and Chess
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique lacquered and hand painted door, built at the beginning of the 18th century for a house in
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Doors and Gates

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Wood

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted Door, 18th Century Florence, Gray, White and Chess
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted Door, 18th Century Florence, Gray, White and Chess

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted Door, 18th Century Florence, Gray, White and Chess

H 94.1 in W 47.64 in D 1.97 in
A Rare Large Swedish Chess/Backgammon Game
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Chess Game very rare in size and in an amazing condition with a backgammon interior.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Games

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Wood

A Rare Large Swedish Chess/Backgammon Game
A Rare Large Swedish Chess/Backgammon Game

A Rare Large Swedish Chess/Backgammon Game

H 7 in W 19 in D 19 in
A Large Chess Game with Backgammon Interior
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Chess Game very rare in size and in an amazing condition with a backgammon interior.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Games

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Wood

A Large Chess Game with Backgammon Interior
A Large Chess Game with Backgammon Interior

A Large Chess Game with Backgammon Interior

H 7 in W 19 in D 19 in
Tilt Top Table with Painted Chess Game
Located in New York, NY
A white painted tilt top table, made in Sweden, on a tripod base. Round top with a painted chess
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Game Tables

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Wood

Tilt Top Table with Painted Chess Game
Tilt Top Table with Painted Chess Game

Tilt Top Table with Painted Chess Game

H 31.5 in Dm 28 in
Early 18th century Swedish Gaming Board
Located in Allerum, SE
Fantastic early 18th century Swedish gaming board with chess, Backgammon and Nine Men's Morris
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Games

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Ebony, Oak

Early 18th century Swedish Gaming Board
Early 18th century Swedish Gaming Board

Early 18th century Swedish Gaming Board

H 4.14 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Swedish Game Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century chess and backgammon game table, signature attributed to Stockholm work.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Game Tables

Swedish Game Table
Swedish Game Table

Swedish Game Table

H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
French 18th Century Console, Chess- and Dice Table, Cherrywood, Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique console, chess and dice table France Cherrywood End of 18th century Dimensions: H x
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Antique 18th Century French Game Tables

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Cherry

French 18th Century Console, Chess- and Dice Table, Cherrywood, Marquetry
French 18th Century Console, Chess- and Dice Table, Cherrywood, Marquetry

French 18th Century Console, Chess- and Dice Table, Cherrywood, Marquetry

H 28.35 in W 14.57 in D 29.53 in
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Mahogany Chess Table in Original Condition
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful 18th century antique mahogany chess table in original condition. The sheet is reversible
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Antique 1760s English Game Tables

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Mahogany Chess Table in Original Condition
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Mahogany Chess Table in Original Condition

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Mahogany Chess Table in Original Condition

H 29.53 in Dm 18.9 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Game or Chess Table, Console, France, circa 1790
Located in Greven, DE
18th century game console table France Cherry, walnut and others Louis XVI, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Game or Chess Table, Console, France, circa 1790
18th Century French Louis XVI Game or Chess Table, Console, France, circa 1790

18th Century French Louis XVI Game or Chess Table, Console, France, circa 1790

H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A unique and versatile 18th Century style Games Table in Yew with chess board and backgammon as
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20th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Yew

18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top
18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top

18th Century Style Games Table in Yew with Chess Board, Backgammon, Leather Top

H 32 in W 36 in D 22 in
Danish Rococo Chess Game Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Rococo chess game table with some period chess pieces.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Game Tables

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Wood

Danish Rococo Chess Game Side Table
Danish Rococo Chess Game Side Table

Danish Rococo Chess Game Side Table

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
Game Table Swedish with Backgammon and Chess Baroque Period 1650-1750 Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Game table Swedish with backgammon and chess Baroque period 1650-1750 Sweden. A game table made
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Game Tables

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Wood

Game Table Swedish with Backgammon and Chess Baroque Period 1650-1750 Sweden
Game Table Swedish with Backgammon and Chess Baroque Period 1650-1750 Sweden

Game Table Swedish with Backgammon and Chess Baroque Period 1650-1750 Sweden

H 30 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Chess Figures in Ivory and Ebony Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Ivory, Ebony Wood Two complete sets of rare 18th-century chess figures gracefully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Empire Games

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Ivory, Ebony

18th Century Chess Figures in Ivory and Ebony Wood

18th Century Chess Figures in Ivory and Ebony Wood

H 2.5 in Dm 1 in
18th Century Italian Chess Game Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century Italian Ivory inlaid Game Box with chess board inlaid on top.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Games

18th Century Italian Chess Game Box
18th Century Italian Chess Game Box

18th Century Italian Chess Game Box

H 7 in W 22 in D 17 in
18th Century German Backgammon/Chess Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice box with 15 ivory counters and 15 ebony counters. The box is made of different materials as mahogany, rosewood. The fields are inlaid with green and natural coloured bone.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Games

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Metal

18th Century German Backgammon/Chess Box
18th Century German Backgammon/Chess Box

18th Century German Backgammon/Chess Box

H 5.12 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Tilt-Top Table Heavily Carved Chess Board Solid English Oak
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 18th century solid English oak tilt-top tri pod table dating to circa 1780, the heavily
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Game Tables

18th Century Tilt-Top Table Heavily Carved Chess Board Solid English Oak
18th Century Tilt-Top Table Heavily Carved Chess Board Solid English Oak

18th Century Tilt-Top Table Heavily Carved Chess Board Solid English Oak

H 28 in Dm 30 in
Georgian Chess or Games Board
Located in London, GB
English, c1780-1800, incorporating lustrous yew wood and ebony.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Game Boards

Georgian Chess or Games Board

Georgian Chess or Games Board

H 20.25 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
18th Century French Chess, Mill and Backgammon Games Interior
Located in Paris, FR
dices with 2 cups. French, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, Olive wood, 18th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Games

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Wood

18th Century French Chess, Mill and Backgammon Games Interior
18th Century French Chess, Mill and Backgammon Games Interior

18th Century French Chess, Mill and Backgammon Games Interior

H 5.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A white jasper King from the Flaxman chess set. Unmarked, which is not unusual for chess pieces
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800

H 3.8 in Dm 1 in

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

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Lovely Petite Hollywood Regency Tufted Loveseat Sofa

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H 30.5 in W 52 in D 33 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Dolce & Gabbana retail shop display rails from Bond Street London Please note the delivery fee liste...
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20th Century English Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

DESIGNER DOLCE & GABBANA SHOPS CLOTHES RAiLS FROM BOND STREET LONDON D&G
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H 71.26 in W 55.52 in D 18.41 in
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd

Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd

$3,600 / item
H 8.35 in Dm 22.05 in
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

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19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Rosewood Game, Card Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a rosewood game, card table made in England, circa 1850. The top has rounded corners and a nicely molded edge. The top spins open to reveal storage for game pieces, cards, et...
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Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Game, Card Table
19th Century Rosewood Game, Card Table

19th Century Rosewood Game, Card Table

$3,500
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Side Table with Zinc Top
Located in High Point, NC
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Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Side Table with Zinc Top
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H 28.7 in W 47.2 in D 23.6 in
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Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
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30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
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30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
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30:30 Landscape Architecture Book

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Handwoven Tapestry, Hand dyed, geometric abstract wall hanging
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Handwoven Tapestry, Hand dyed, geometric abstract wall hanging
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Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80
Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80

Original Blue Painted Small Cabinet or Nightstand, Sweden circa 1860-80

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century chess you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th century chess — often made from wood, canvas and ceramic — can elevate any home. A 18th century chess made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    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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