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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed

$2,154

H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in

Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed Description: Elegant and rare pair of 18th-century garments originally intended to dress devotional figures of the Chr...

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Antique 1770s Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed

$2,154

H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in

Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Christ Child Garments, Framed Description: Elegant and rare pair of 18th-century garments originally intended to dress devotional figures of the Chr...

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Antique 1770s Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Pair of Custom Velvet Pillows with 18th Century Textile Appliqué

$1,800 / set

H 22 in W 22 in D 4 in

Pair of Custom Velvet Pillows with 18th Century Textile Appliqué

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated pair of custom decorative pillows featuring rare 18th-century embroidered textile fragments, hand-applied to contemporary silk velvet grounds in a warm golden hue.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Velvet

18th Century French Embroidered Silk & Metallic Thread Cope

$1,100

H 53 in W 109 in D 0.13 in

18th Century French Embroidered Silk & Metallic Thread Cope

Located in Rochester, NY

18th century French cope / liturgical vestment cape - embroidered silk / metallic gold thread / linen.

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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

$750

H 10 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales.

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Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

18th Century Italian Hand-Woven Embroidered Silk & Metallic Panel

$1,400

H 115 in W 22 in D 2 in

18th Century Italian Hand-Woven Embroidered Silk & Metallic Panel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Likely dating from the 18th century, the vertical panel features a series of medallion-style portraits set within a scrolling framework of acanthus leaves, florals, and stylized foli...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk Textile Panel, Gilt Threads, Europe

$1,500

H 90 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in

18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk Textile Panel, Gilt Threads, Europe

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover a rare and exquisite piece of European artistry with this Exceptional 18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk and Gilt Thread Textile Panel.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Gold

18th Century Water Gilded Processional Cross with Embroidered IHS

$1,771

H 24.02 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in

18th Century Water Gilded Processional Cross with Embroidered IHS

Located in Hastings, GB

Glorious 18th century water gilded baroque processional cross, with embroidered IHS panels inset.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Embroidered silver cap bonnet - Alsace Late 18th century Early 19th century

$401

Size: Dimensions: flat: height 25 cm

Embroidered silver cap bonnet - Alsace Late 18th century Early 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

Late 18th century to early 19th century. Alsace Rich brocade headdress with a beak or Alsatian bonnet, for ceremonial occasions or weddings, dating from the late 18th century.

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18th Century French Caps

A Rare Pair of 18th / 19th Century Hand Embroidered Ottoman Slippers, Turkey

$1,800 / set

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

A Rare Pair of 18th / 19th Century Hand Embroidered Ottoman Slippers, Turkey

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Ref: A relatively similar pair of 18th / 19th century Ottoman slippers, albeit in a better state of preservation, were recently offered in an ‘Arts of the Islamic World & India’ at S...

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Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Other Textiles

Materials

Silk, Thread

Deccani Embroidered Cover, India, Late 18th C.

$15,500

W 34.65 in L 64.57 in

Deccani Embroidered Cover, India, Late 18th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

This Deccan embroidery is embroidered in silk and metallic thread. They were mainly used as festive and ceremonial floor coverings . It is in rather good condition for it age. A coll...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Indian Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique 18th C. Embroidered Italian Heraldic Armorial Coat of Arms Tapestry 20"

$625

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Antique 18th C. Embroidered Italian Heraldic Armorial Coat of Arms Tapestry 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique hand stiched 18th Century Italian armorial heraldic embroidered coat of arms.

Category

Antique 18th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

$750

H 10 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales.

Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century

$1,995

H 33 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

Per the attached tag that was on it when we acquired it, the piece dates back to the 18th century. Rare and unique overall. Would make for a fantastic addition to any Asian or...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

$9,500

H 40 in W 82 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A silk embroidery panel featuring a central fountain vignette beneath a crown motif surrounded by brightly colored scrolling foliage populated with birds, including a couple exotics ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Fauteuil en Cabriolet

$8,800

H 36 in W 24 in D 21 in

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Fauteuil en Cabriolet

Located in Hudson, NY

Reupholstered with custom embroidered fabric. Provenance: sold Sotheby's, early 20th century, The Estate of Charles Ryskamp. From an estate in Corning, NY.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel

$1,600

H 72 in W 63 in D 0.19 in

18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel

Located in Rochester, NY

Exceptionally fine 18th century Italian silk and silver metallic thread lampas brocade panel with nicely aged color. Red silk backing w/ attached strip of fabric for a hanging rod. ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

English Pincushion from the 18th Century

$532

H 2.76 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

English Pincushion from the 18th Century

Located in Delft, NL

An English pincushion from the 18th century. An English pincushion made embroidered silk with bows Dated 1789 embroidered in the center of a medallion with bow.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Beautiful Antique European Embroidered Panel

$1,006

H 9.06 in W 74.81 in D 0.4 in

Beautiful Antique European Embroidered Panel

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 18th century European embroidery with a beautiful design and natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty 18th century French needlepoint fragment

$1,092

H 42.52 in W 8.67 in D 0.12 in

Bobyrug’s pretty 18th century French needlepoint fragment

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite 18th-century French needlepoint tapestry fragment ! This beautiful and historic piece features a floral and foliage design in vibrant blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow...

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Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty 18th century French needlepoint fragment

$1,096

H 40.95 in W 8.67 in D 0.12 in

Bobyrug’s pretty 18th century French needlepoint fragment

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Exquisite 18th-century French needlepoint tapestry fragment ! This beautiful and historic piece features a floral and foliage design in vibrant blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Delicate Gold And Silver Wire Headdress, 18th Century

$804

H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in

Delicate Gold And Silver Wire Headdress, 18th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Delicate headdress made of precious materials: gold and silver threads, with canetille embroidery, sequins and sequins, as well as small blue glass cabochons set. The lining is made...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Antiquities

Materials

Silk

18th Century American Sampler

$1,800

H 18 in W 23 in D 2.5 in

18th Century American Sampler

Located in Huntington, NY

18th Century American Sampler In period frame This specific sampler features stylized images of birds, trees, and flora, typical motifs for the era, along with the inscription "A To...

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Antique 1740s American American Colonial Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Framed English Antique Embroidered Chasuble Center Piece

$5,250

H 20 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Framed English Antique Embroidered Chasuble Center Piece

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century English embroidered centerpiece from an antique chasuble with a Sabina Fay Braxton gaufrage mat.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread

18th Century Pair of Spanish 'Fraileros' Wallnut Chairs

$3,491 / set

H 52.37 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in

18th Century Pair of Spanish 'Fraileros' Wallnut Chairs

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand carved pair of Spanish 18th century 'Fraileros' chairs, with 19th century seating and backrest upholstery, joined to the walnut frame using the typical Spanish bronze nails.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

$4,850

H 86.62 in W 63 in D 0.2 in

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

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

18th Century Ottoman Velvet Panels with Gilt Thread Embroidery

$2,890

H 79 in W 29 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Ottoman Velvet Panels with Gilt Thread Embroidery

Located in Barrington, IL

18th/early 19th century Ottoman gilt thread embroidery textile panels. Each panel is decorated by hand stitched gold thread embroideries on a dark brown velvet material backed by he...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Textiles

Materials

Gold

MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY

$5,302

H 35.83 in W 74.81 in D 1.58 in

MID-18th CENTURY DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD WITH EMBROIDERY

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined double bed headboard with regular dimensions, made of carved wood and embellished with a painted frame. The background fabric is in fine gold-colored silk velvet. The embroid...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

18th Century Highly Carved Irish Cabriole Leg Stool

$5,326

H 20 in W 22 in D 17 in

18th Century Highly Carved Irish Cabriole Leg Stool

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century highly carved Irish cabriole leg stool with scrolling acanthus leaf and shell detail to the knees and terminating on four ball and claw feet. The top is upholstered with...

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

$3,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 24 in W 28 in D 1.75 in

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries Pair of rare late 18th century black silk embroideries on a cream silk ground picture idyllic pastoral scenes. Blackwork ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Tudor Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Thread, Glass, Giltwood

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood & Embroidered Arm Chairs from The Fortress, NY

$3,900 / set

H 43.25 in W 27.75 in D 22 in

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood & Embroidered Arm Chairs from The Fortress, NY

Located in Milford, NH

The pair is Italian in origin, and date to the 18th/19th century in good overall condition, with some shredding to the silk upholstery in areas, tassel losses, old foot repairs and r...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

$26,000

H 69.5 in W 23 in D 20 in

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs

$4,142 / set

H 38 in W 21 in D 16 in

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leading to embroidered padded seats.

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Embroideries on Mercury Mirrors

$4,000 / set

H 18 in W 10 in D 0.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Embroideries on Mercury Mirrors

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Italian ecclesiastical, hand-embroidered decorations mounted on antique mercury mirror.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Mirror, Fabric, Thread, Beads

18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longue

$2,250

H 39.5 in W 78 in D 28 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longue

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th Century French Louis XVI style chaise longue, along with two small stools each covered in old white linen fabric with hand-made tambour embroidered pink and yellow flower...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Ancient 17th-18th Century Silk Hand Woven Tapestry, 300-400 Years Old Must See

$1,641

H 23.08 in W 17.72 in D 2.37 in

Ancient 17th-18th Century Silk Hand Woven Tapestry, 300-400 Years Old Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th - 18th century silk embroidered and stitched tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece, I'm sure there is s...

Category

Antique 17th Century Danish Dutch Colonial Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Black & White Silk Embroidered Pajamas

$2,788

Size: M

Black & White Silk Embroidered Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

Black & White Silk Embroidered Pajamas MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is s...

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18th Century Pajamas

A Significantly Important and Rare 18th Century French Sleigh Form Crown Chair

$32,908

H 37.21 in W 39.38 in D 24.41 in

A Significantly Important and Rare 18th Century French Sleigh Form Crown Chair

Located in Hastings, GB

This outstanding piece of French Nobility history with its opulent hand painted lacquered decoration featuring classical figures and motifs, set upon a deep, dark olive green backgro...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Linen Pillow w/ 18th Century Metallic Applique

$1,800

H 21 in W 26 in D 4 in

Rare Linen Pillow w/ 18th Century Metallic Applique

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

⸻ A beautifully detailed decorative pillow featuring an elaborate appliqué design on a natural linen ground. The front is adorned with scrolling acanthus and floral motifs rendered...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Pair of French Aubusson Armchairs with Gilded Wooden Frames

$14,795

H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Pair of French Aubusson Armchairs with Gilded Wooden Frames

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century pair of French Aubusson upholstered armchair with bird and people scenes, where the gold gilded wooden frame was replaced in the 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Oil Painting Silk Embroidery Diana The Huntress with Dog

$4,024

H 15.36 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

Antique 18th Century Oil Painting Silk Embroidery Diana The Huntress with Dog

Located in Munich, DE

This exquisite embroidered painting was created in the 1770's. The painting depicts a huntress and her dog in the countryside. We may iidentify the huntress as the goddess Diana who ...

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Silk

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

$6,500

H 93.71 in W 31.11 in D 0.12 in

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

Antique Early 19th Century Greek Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Set of Two 18th Century Italian Silk Frames with Embroidery and Saints Figures

$2,130 / set

H 12.21 in W 10.24 in D 1.19 in

Set of Two 18th Century Italian Silk Frames with Embroidery and Saints Figures

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of antique embroidered frames, rectangular shape, in ivory colored silk satin with embroidery in cotton and gold lamé of floral elements and love knots. These are devotional mon...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Paste, Silk

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

$12,500

H 41.74 in W 91.34 in D 0.12 in

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...

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Antique 18th Century Greek Greek Revival Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Set 4 Floral Curtains 18th Century Style Upholstery Pillows 73"high 264" long

$5,484 / set

H 185 in W 167.5 in D 0.5 in

Set 4 Floral Curtains 18th Century Style Upholstery Pillows 73"high 264" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

JUST PURCHASED MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW OR BY REQUEST, photos by iphone A charming set of 4 curtains, for a bedroom or a tester bed. The embroidery is in the 18th century pastoral...

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Vintage 1980s English Louis XV Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton

Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy

$8,569

H 4.53 in W 5.52 in D 4.14 in

Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

The Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy dates to the late 18th century circa 1775 and the reign of George III.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood

Antique Indian Palampore "Tree of Life" Embroidered Textile (Two Panels)

$100,000

H 89 in W 69 in D 1 in

Antique Indian Palampore "Tree of Life" Embroidered Textile (Two Panels)

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Origin: India Region: Coromandel Coast Period: Late 18th – 19th century Style: Indo-European / Mughal Textile Art Materials: Hand-embroidered cotton with natural dyes Dimensions: 5'9...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Textiles

Materials

Cotton

A Chinese/Canton Satin Embroidered Hanging From Indies Company Circa 1780

$6,136

Size: Measures : 246 cm x 228 cm

A Chinese/Canton Satin Embroidered Hanging From Indies Company Circa 1780

Located in Toulon, FR

The enthusiasm of Europeans for Chinoiserie faded at the end of the 18th century, and the artisans of the Canton counter (Guangzhou) in particular, made to order bedspreads, hangings...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Textiles and Quilts

Hand Embroidered Cross Stitch Pillow Cover 20''X20'', Linen Cotton

$650 / item

H 20 in W 20 in D 3 in

Hand Embroidered Cross Stitch Pillow Cover 20''X20'', Linen Cotton

Located in Conshohocken, PA

A vibrant cross stitch cushion cover hand embroidered on a linen cotton base, bringing playful colour and artisanal charm to modern interiors. Sku-CC-40 Dry clean only. Do not bleac...

Category

Antique 18th Century Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Linen

Georgian Embroidered Silk Panel, Hand-Woven, Circa 1780, Framed

$1,371

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in

Georgian Embroidered Silk Panel, Hand-Woven, Circa 1780, Framed

Located in Basildon, GB

Georgian Embroidered Panel, circa 1780. Finely worked in coloured silks and depicting a vase with flowers, all of which were symbols of trust during the period. In a modern glazed fr...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Pieced Greek Panel, late 18th /Early 19th C.

$3,200

H 53.94 in W 24.41 in D 0.2 in

Antique Pieced Greek Panel, late 18th /Early 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

A composte panel made from different types of Islan embroidery fragments. It seems that this was a fashionable way of forming a decorative / utilitarian panel at the time. The embroi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Greek Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Made from an 18th-19th Century, European Embroidery

$495

W 40.95 in L 10.63 in

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Made from an 18th-19th Century, European Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Suzani Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Made from an 18th-19th Century European Embroidery

$495

W 41.34 in L 10.63 in

Antique Lumbar Pillow Case Made from an 18th-19th Century European Embroidery

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Suzani Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

$1,608Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 20.67 in D 18.31 in

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique embroidered side chair. An English, mahogany hall or morning room seat in the manner of Chippendale, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Attractive Georgi...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lavishly Embroidered French Silk Stitch Purse

$1,450

Lavishly Embroidered French Silk Stitch Purse

Located in New York, NY

Lovely embroidered french purse with 18th Century scenes. Lavishly silk stitch embroidered and beautifully detailed.

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1950s French Top Handle Bags

Four Jewish Silk Embroidered Images from the Book of Esther

$102,838 / set

H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in

Four Jewish Silk Embroidered Images from the Book of Esther

Located in London, GB

This set of pictures is made up of four individual works produced using a fine silk stitch upon painted moiré silk ground. Each picture is set within a giltwood frame of an ornamenta...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Satin, Silk, Wood

Map Silk Embroidered Western Eastern Hemisphere New Old World Asia America Afri

$8,227

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Map Silk Embroidered Western Eastern Hemisphere New Old World Asia America Afri

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A rare, late-18th century, silk, embroidered, double hemisphere, world map, blackwork, sampler, showing the tracks of captain cook’s three voyages - Illustrating public understand...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Maps

Materials

Silk

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18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

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H 105 in W 24 in D 1 in

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Impressive Antique Embroidered Panel Dating from 18th Century Three beautifully hand embroidered silk floral panels , Three hand woven burgundy silk and gold metallic threads panel...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

Unavailable

H 105 in W 24 in D 1 in

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Impressive Antique Embroidered Panel Dating from 18th Century Three beautifully hand embroidered silk floral panels , Three hand woven burgundy silk and gold metallic threads panel...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metallic Thread

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Silk Crests as Pillows

Unavailable

H 23 in W 23 in

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Silk Crests as Pillows

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each square form with royal red silk background and golden silk border; centering a crest of red and yellow with accents of blue, green and white; finished with long silk tassel pass...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 15 in W 16 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Antique Magenta silk velvet. Appliqued 18th Century Embroidered Coat of Arms. Finished with 18th century metallic braid and tassel trim.

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Embroidered Wall Hanging Tapestry, Early 18th Century

Unavailable

H 135 in W 69 in D 0.25 in

Embroidered Wall Hanging Tapestry, Early 18th Century

Located in Portland, ME

Sumptuous and monumental in size, this wall hanging was made in France in the first half of the 18th century and, judging by its height, most likely commissioned by the royal court. ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Mens 18th Century Silk Embroidered Waistcoat

Unavailable

Mens 18th Century Silk Embroidered Waistcoat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mens 18th century silk embroidered waistcoat. Ivory silk front with delicate floral embroidery.

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18th Century Shirt Waists

18th Century French Mens Embroidered Waistcoat

Unavailable

L 43 in

18th Century French Mens Embroidered Waistcoat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 18th Century mens' waistcoat. Brown wool with embroidery in floral pattern throughout. Fully lined in cotton. As is fair to good condition. Wear commensurate with age. Overall...

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Late 18th Century French Jackets

18th Century Ottoman Embroidered Textile Fragment

Unavailable

W 30.5 in

18th Century Ottoman Embroidered Textile Fragment

Located in Concord, MA

18th Century Ottoman Embroidered Textile Fragment.

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Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Stunning 18th Century Ottoman Hand Embroidered Jacket

Unavailable

H 17 in W 14 in D 8 in

Stunning 18th Century Ottoman Hand Embroidered Jacket

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning late 18th-early 19th century Ottoman hand embroidered vest with heavily brocaded foliate motifs over a crimson ground cloth.

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Antique 1790s Turkish Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Fine 18th Century Framed Chinese Silk Sleeve Embroidered with Cranes, Clouds and

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

Fine 18th Century Framed Chinese Silk Sleeve Embroidered with Cranes, Clouds and

Located in Heathfield, GB

A large framed Chinese silk court robe sleeve, probably 18th century, beautifully embroidered with a repeating pattern of flying cranes, clouds and flowers in green, white, gold, ora...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Portuguese Silk Embroidered Coverlet

Unavailable

H 99 in W 63.5 in D 0.07 in

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Portuguese Silk Embroidered Coverlet

Located in Sausalito, CA

Origin: Portugal, Castelo Branco, Beira Baixa Region; Material: apple green silk ground with poly chrome silk embroidery in large floral patterns, circa late 18th- early 19th centur...

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Antique Early 1800s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 16 in D 0.75 in

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Located in Boston, MA

Gilded frame. Scene possibly depicts Shakespeare's burial.

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Antique 18th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Paint, Silk

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Unavailable

H 19.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Located in Boston, MA

Gilded frame has red paint distressing. Documentation on back saying Cleopatra/Ann Ramsay.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Paint, Silk

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century Embroidered and Hand-Painted Silk Picture

Located in Boston, MA

Gilded frame, circa 1800. Adult, three children with ship in background.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Paint

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Located in Canterbury, GB

Bespoke, hand made pillow Early 18th Century Coat of Arms panel. Dark burgundy silk velvet embroidered with gold and silver metal threads Finished 18th century gold metallic ta...

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Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Crewelwork Tree of Life Wall Hanging

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H 92 in W 37 in D 1 in

18th Century Crewelwork Tree of Life Wall Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A beautiful Crewelwork Panel English and dating from 18th century The Oatmeal linen ground exquisitely embroidered with a delicate Tree of Life design Worked in fine wools.

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Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

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H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

mpressive Hand Made Bespoke Pillow A French Armorial Panel depicting a Regal Coat of Arms Embroidered in silk and metal threads Appliqued to antique mohair velvet Finished with a...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Hanging

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H 132 in W 63 in D 1 in

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Rare and exquisite Castelo Branco Embroidered Panel Portuguese and dating from 18th century Silk embroidery upon a natural linen ground, loosely backed with hand loomed cotton.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Romantic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

18th-19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery of a Flying Phoenix

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H 20.6 in W 35.4 in D 0.7 in

18th-19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery of a Flying Phoenix

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique Chinese embroidery with image of a flying Phoenix on a red background made of silk in silk and is framed behind glass, it has some spots on the fabric around it. Originating ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Textiles

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18th Century Lampas Silk Floral Embroidery Free Mason Almighty Eye Framed France

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H 30.91 in W 26.97 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Lampas Silk Floral Embroidery Free Mason Almighty Eye Framed France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Immerse yourself in the elegance and mystery of this 18th-century French lampas silk artwork, featuring a beautifully embroidered Freemason Almighty Eye, encircled by intricate roses...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Silk

17th Century pair of Embroidered Column Covers

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H 104 in W 29 in

17th Century pair of Embroidered Column Covers

Located in Sausalito, CA

A pair of 17th century Italian polychrome silk floss embroidered column covers with a large scale floral design of large flower heads and foliated vines.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Tapestries

18th Century French Bizarre Needlepoint Panel

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H 40 in W 24 in D 2 in

18th Century French Bizarre Needlepoint Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

The early 18th century (circa 1720) needlework panel worked in wool and silk threads, with a central Female figure playing a musical instrument amongst fruiting and blossoming trees,...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Belle Époque Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

18th Century Stumpwork & Silk Embroidery of Baby Moses

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H 18.1 in W 23 in D 1 in

18th Century Stumpwork & Silk Embroidery of Baby Moses

Located in Franklin, TN

An original 18th-century mixed media piece titled "Saving of Moses from the Water."

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Antique 18th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Late 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Suite

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H 46.07 in W 74.81 in D 25.99 in

Late 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Suite

Located in Armadale, Victoria

Comprised of a three-seat canapé and pair of fauteuils, the exposed giltwood frames decorated with rocailles, rosettes, acanthus and C-scrolls, the cartouche back, seats and padded a...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

18th Century Oblong Verdure Cushion

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H 16 in W 22 in D 4 in

18th Century Oblong Verdure Cushion

Located in Salisbury, GB

A beautiful 18th century verdure tapestry fragment placed on plain antique French linen and trimmed with Claremont braid and pure silk fringe - plain antique French linen to reverse ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Braid

18th Century Ottoman Document / Book Bag

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H 21 in W 17 in D 1 in

18th Century Ottoman Document / Book Bag

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Truly exquisite antique Ottoman Book / Document Bag Dating from 18th century The Dark Crimson silk ground Decorated on both sides with the most wonderful gold and silver wirework ...

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Antique 18th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Cover

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H 104 in W 87 in D 1 in

18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Cover

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Magnificent Antique Ottoman Cover Finest quality Dark Pinky Red silk (some photos make it look too pink) Hand embroidered throughout with exceptional quality Gold and Silver metal...

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Antique 1790s Turkish Islamic Textiles

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Pillows, Scalamandre Fabric

Unavailable

H 8 in W 22 in D 22 in

Embroidered Pillows, Scalamandre Fabric

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent embroidered pillows - new - color cinnamon. Scalamandre embroidered fabric front. Woven fabric back. Houles tassel fringe. Size : 22" x 22". Feather Down fill. Zipper. So...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Silk Floss Embroidered Antependium

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H 35 in W 91 in

Silk Floss Embroidered Antependium

Located in Sausalito, CA

18th C. Italian silk floss embroidered antependium with boldly drawn large scale flower and scrolling vine motifs edged in gold cord.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Tapestries

Pair of Castelo Branco Embroidered Hangings

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H 37 in W 21 in D 0.25 in

Pair of Castelo Branco Embroidered Hangings

Located in Portland, ME

A pair of Castelo Branco embroidered hangings each with a center vase with flowers of blues and browns. This style is clearly influenced by Indian Portuguese embroideries from Northw...

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Tapestries

Antique Continental Renaissance Style Floral Embroidered Textile

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H 12 in W 47 in D 0.25 in

Antique Continental Renaissance Style Floral Embroidered Textile

Located in Concord, MA

Continental Renaissance style couched silk and goldwork embroidered red velvet textile, late 18th to early 19th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Tapestries

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Velvet

Antique Medieval Embroidered Panel Pillow

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H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in

Antique Medieval Embroidered Panel Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Featuring extremely rare Medieval Orphrey Panel from what must have been a very important set of Vestments Dating from 15th Century. Upon antique Aubergi...

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Antique 16th Century English Gothic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Italian 18th Century Blackamoor Doll

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H 10.5 in

Italian 18th Century Blackamoor Doll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare and early wax-head Blackamoor doll, possibly a creche figure, dating to the second half of the 18th century. Original embroidered clothing in silk and velvet, decorated with gla...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Wax

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion

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H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 5 in

18th Century Needlework Dog Cushion

Located in Salisbury, GB

A beautiful cushion made from a rare and unusual 18th century hand embroidered stitched fragment of a regal looking dog placed onto antique linen with a wide early antique cut silk v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk, Feathers

Ottoman Embroidered Coverlet Fragment

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H 50 in W 31 in D 2 in

Ottoman Embroidered Coverlet Fragment

Located in Portland, ME

A large fragment of a linen coverlet embroidered with silk of three colors: Blue, red and green. A field of alternating rows of either tulips and large leaves or rosettes of two size...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Turkish Quilts and Blankets

Finely Embroidered Panel

Unavailable

H 47 in W 46 in

Finely Embroidered Panel

Located in Sausalito, CA

Circa 1700 French yellow silk skirt panel finely embroidered in silk with floral motifs in pink, green, white and purple.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Quilts and Blankets

18cent Ancient Tapestry, Embroidered and Painted Silk, Stemma Ducato di Mantova

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H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in

18cent Ancient Tapestry, Embroidered and Painted Silk, Stemma Ducato di Mantova

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

18cent ancient tapestry on embroidered and painted silk, representing Saint John and Christ the Redeemer, present the coat of arms of the duchy of Mantua (Italy, 1795) Dimensions: ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Silk

18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery

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H 43 in W 73 in D 26 in

18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Carmel, CA

18th century Italian sofa with beautifully carved walnut frame and finely carved cabriole legs with a warm patina. The tapestry upholstery is from the late 18th century-early 19th ce...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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18th Century Needlework of Silk Thread in Gilt Frame Italian

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H 15 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

18th Century Needlework of Silk Thread in Gilt Frame Italian

Located in Nashville, TN

Framed needlework picture of man and a bird with floral border and gold distressed frame.

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

Embroidered Panels: Annunciation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi

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H 15.95 in W 16.74 in

Embroidered Panels: Annunciation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi

Located in New York, NY

c. 40.5 x 42.5 cm. (framed and matted, c. 61 x 62 cm.) Southern Germany, Bavaria?, c. 1550 These three embroidered panels were probably once part of an antependium, which may have i...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Tapestries

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Silver

16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

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H 11.82 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in

16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre

Located in London, GB

Antique Venetian Marionettes, Antique Puppets, Venice Carnival Antiques, Masked Ball Antiques, Venetian Mask, Commedia dell'art Theatre Marionettes. Collection of 16 museum quality ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Very Important Chinese Embroidered Collar Decoration, circa 1700

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in

Very Important Chinese Embroidered Collar Decoration, circa 1700

Located in Milano, Italy

These decorations were used at the base of the neck of rich garments and covered the shoulders: They were extremely important. They served not only to enrich the cloaks but also to s...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Organic Material

Rare paint and embroidered damask decorated Venetian chest

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H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in

Rare paint and embroidered damask decorated Venetian chest

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A rare 19th century, 18th century style paint and embroidered damask decorated Venetian chest of drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Coat of Arms Pillow

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H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in

Antique Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Exquisite Antique Pillow A very impressive Baroque Coat of Arms Depicting Family Crest Spanish or Italian. Late 17th early 18th century Upon a beautiful 18th century French Silk L...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Needlepoint Continental Fauteuil

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H 42.5 in W 26 in D 30 in

Needlepoint Continental Fauteuil

Located in Chicago, IL

This decorative late 18th century Continental piece has a fine base with turned legs, shaped stretchers and finial. The shaped arms are comfortable and nicely proportioned. We have r...

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique IHS Medallion Custom Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

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H 21 in W 21 in D 9 in

Antique IHS Medallion Custom Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century highly embroidered Italian ecclesiastical medallion on its original silk textile, bordered by vintage Italian trim, lace and tassels on Italian pink silk.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Silk

Antique Coat of Arms Pillow

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H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

ntique Coat of Arms Pillow Early 18th century Spanish Coat of Arms, hand embroidered in metal threads and silks.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Antique Peruvian Fortuny Pillows

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H 18 in W 20 in D 8 in

Pair of Antique Peruvian Fortuny Pillows

Located in Dallas, TX

Peruviano Fortuny, an early Andean design in caramel and gold backed with pale warm taupe velvet and hand trimmed with vintage tiny gold metallic military cording from France. Dow...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Antique Coat of Arms Velvet Pillow

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H 15 in W 21 in D 10 in

Antique Coat of Arms Velvet Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Exquisite Antique Pillow A very impressive Baroque Coat of Arms Depicting Family Crest Spanish or Italian. Late 17th early 18th century Upon very fine quality Magenta antique Sil...

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Layered Metallic Lace Trim on Chestnut Silk Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

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H 15.5 in W 22 in D 8 in

Antique Layered Metallic Lace Trim on Chestnut Silk Pillow by Eleganza Italiana

Located in Dallas, TX

Italian chestnut colored silk pillow with a horizontal composition of layers of antique Italian and French trim of various periods and types dating back as far as the 18th century. T...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow

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H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in

Antique Medieval Needlework Panel Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Featuring extremely rare Medieval Orphrey Panel from what must have been a very important set of Vestments Dating from 15th Century. Upon antique Aubergi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

18th Century Embroidered Fragment from Epirus, Greece

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W 11.82 in L 71.26 in

18th Century Embroidered Fragment from Epirus, Greece

Located in Istanbul, TR

A top of the line quality embroidery from Epirus, 17th or 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Gibraltarian Suzani Pillows and Throws

An 18th century embroidered Satin silk purse from France

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An 18th century embroidered Satin silk purse from France

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1760 France Precious embroidered ivory silk satin purse with its original glitter, dating from the end of the Louis XV period. Large square purse to be tightened with two origi...

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1760s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pair of 18th C. Textile Italian Embroidered Floral Pillows

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H 16 in W 21 in

Pair of 18th C. Textile Italian Embroidered Floral Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century embroidered Italian pillows on contemporary linen velvet with silk stripe on back and tassels at corners.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pillows and Throws

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Cord

Pair of Metallic Embroidered and Appliqued Pillows

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H 22 in W 22 in

Pair of Metallic Embroidered and Appliqued Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Here is another one of my creations where I took an 18th century embroidered silver metallic wreath and hand stitched on contemporary silk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

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Silk

18th Century Italian Metallic Embroidered Tapestry

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H 64 in W 44 in D 1 in

18th Century Italian Metallic Embroidered Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Detailed, 18th Century Italian metallic embroidered Tapestry with Velvet silk border with metallic appliques throughout and metallic fringe trim at bottom edge.

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18Th Century Persian Hand Embroidered Textiles

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H 26 in Dm 7.75 in

18Th Century Persian Hand Embroidered Textiles

Located in Long Island City, NY

Each piece is adorned with hand embroidered foliage and foliate scroll motifs. Circa: 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Textiles

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Textile

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Materials

Velvet

Pair of Venetian Fortuny Textile Pillows

$950 / set

H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in

Pair of Venetian Fortuny Textile Pillows

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These elegant pillows are crafted from luxurious Italian Fortuny fabric, showcasing a rich damask motif in various shades of blue against a soft silvery beige ground. The timeless pa...

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Velvet Pillows

$3,250 / set

H 20 in W 24 in D 7 in

Pair of Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Velvet Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Luigi Bevilacqua silk velvet pillows with silk trim and silk velvet backing in golds and greens. Featuring Janet Yonati silk velvet backing and trim. Luigi Bevilacquat is the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Silk

Four-Panel Painted Neoclassical French Screen

$3,600

H 69 in W 72 in D 22 in

Four-Panel Painted Neoclassical French Screen

Located in Sheffield, MA

Each panel decorated with a landscape. Each panel is H.69 in. by 22 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Screens and Room Dividers

Rare Pair of Vintage Quilted Fortuny Textile Pillows

$950 / set

H 18 in W 18 in D 4 in

Rare Pair of Vintage Quilted Fortuny Textile Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and rare pair of decorative pillows crafted from authentic vintage Fortuny textile, repurposed from an early quilted coverlet. The front panels feature Fortuny’s unmis...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style

$5,522Sale Price|50% Off

H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in

19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$34,279

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

$34,192

H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

Category

Antique 1730s European Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

$526,571 / set

H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Metallic and Chenille Appliqued Linen Pillows by Melissa Levinson

$2,400 / set

H 18 in W 18 in D 5 in

Pair of Metallic and Chenille Appliqued Linen Pillows by Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined pair of custom decorative pillows featuring rare 19th-century metallic and chenille embroidered appliqués, hand-applied to softly washed linen grounds in a warm, muted rose...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Embroidery Pillows, Antique Trim

$870 / set

H 8 in W 11 in D 3 in

Pair of Embroidery Pillows, Antique Trim

Located in Vista, CA

Antique European dark gold and silver metallic appliqué bordered with antique gold metallic gallon on platinum velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold metallic cording. Knotted in the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Baroque Velvet Pillows, Metallic Embroidery, Silk Backs, USA

$250 / set

H 10 in W 14 in D 4 in

Pair of Baroque Velvet Pillows, Metallic Embroidery, Silk Backs, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of custom pillows made with 19th century metallic embroidered pieces applied to rich, brown velvet fronts and silk backs. Each pillow is adorned with intricate gold metallic emb...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

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18th Century Embroidered For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century embroidered you’re looking for. Each 18th century embroidered for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and metal. If you’re shopping for a 18th century embroidered, we have 118 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century embroidered — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 18th century embroidered made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century embroidered over the years, but those crafted by antique textiles galleries, Atelier Lam and B. Viz Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18th Century Embroidered?

A 18th century embroidered can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,066, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $106,173.