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18th Century Fragment Sconces
18th Century Fragment Sconces

18th Century Fragment Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Sconces made from 18th century gilt fragments and antique mercury mirror. Sconces have been wired

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Nautilus on 18th Century Fragment Stand
Nautilus on 18th Century Fragment Stand

Nautilus on 18th Century Fragment Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Natural shell mounted on antique fragment. One side of shell has been damaged.

Category

20th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment

Located in Bradenton, FL

A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Pair of Late 18th Century Fragment Wall Panels
Pair of Late 18th Century Fragment Wall Panels

Pair of Late 18th Century Fragment Wall Panels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of wall hangings, each antique fragment having painted and gilded frame with leaf detail

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Filippo Gherardi Fish Sculpture on 18th Century Fragment Base
Filippo Gherardi Fish Sculpture on 18th Century Fragment Base

Filippo Gherardi Fish Sculpture on 18th Century Fragment Base

Located in Houston, TX

One-of-a-kind fish sculpture created from 18th-century gilt fragments. Filippo Gherardi was born

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Glass Beads on Canvas
Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Glass Beads on Canvas

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Glass Beads on Canvas

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded fragments and glass beveled beads on

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragment and Baroque Pearls on Canvas
Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragment and Baroque Pearls on Canvas

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragment and Baroque Pearls on Canvas

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood fragment and naturally forming

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Aurora Quartz on Canvas
Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Aurora Quartz on Canvas

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Aurora Quartz on Canvas

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood fragments and aurora quartz

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Spanish Giltwood Fragment
18th Century Spanish Giltwood Fragment

18th Century Spanish Giltwood Fragment

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful larger scale 18th century fragment in stunning polychromed wood from the Barcelona

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Antique Fragments
18th Century Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Antique Fragments

18th Century Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Antique Fragments

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique fish sculpture made of 18th century fragments. (Recently assembled and put on a base). An

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Canvases with 18th Century Gold Fragments and Faden Crystals by Interi
Pair of Canvases with 18th Century Gold Fragments and Faden Crystals by Interi

Pair of Canvases with 18th Century Gold Fragments and Faden Crystals by Interi

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

A pair of canvases adorned with 18th century gold leaf Italian fragments and faden crystals set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Crystal

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Gold-Plated Crystals
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Gold-Plated Crystals

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Gold-Plated Crystals

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian fragment with gold-plated crystals on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica in Matrix and Crystal Quartz Points
18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica in Matrix and Crystal Quartz Points

18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica in Matrix and Crystal Quartz Points

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment decorated with mica and crystal quartz points on a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Quartz

18th Century Italian Fragment and Chalcedony Rosette Wall Sculpture
18th Century Italian Fragment and Chalcedony Rosette Wall Sculpture

18th Century Italian Fragment and Chalcedony Rosette Wall Sculpture

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

A wall-mounted sculpture using an 18th century Italian gold distressed fragment with geode slices

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Signed Oil Painting with Fragments and Lazurite Gems
18th Century Italian Signed Oil Painting with Fragments and Lazurite Gems

18th Century Italian Signed Oil Painting with Fragments and Lazurite Gems

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

with an 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded fragments adorned with lazurite gems and

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian fragment with gold leaf shells and gold-plated crystals on a hand painted

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian scroll fragment with chalcedony rosettes on a hand painted gallery 1-inch

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment with Elestial Quartz and Agate
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment with Elestial Quartz and Agate

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment with Elestial Quartz and Agate

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment with elestial quartz and mounted on an agate slice. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Quartz

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells
18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

antique metal base decorated with church vestment braid. The 18th century fragment base and vestment braid

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian scroll fragment with elestial quartz crystals on a hand-painted gallery 1-inch

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Coral on Polished Agate
18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Coral on Polished Agate

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Coral on Polished Agate

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th-century Italian fragment base with fossil agate coral and calcite crystal on a polished agate

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Tangerine Quartz
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Tangerine Quartz

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Tangerine Quartz

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian fragment with tangerine quartz crystal points on a hand painted gallery 1-inch

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragment Bases with Fossil Agate Coral
Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragment Bases with Fossil Agate Coral

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragment Bases with Fossil Agate Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Pair of 18th-century Italian fragment candlestick bases decorated with fossil agate coral. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Agate Coral on an Agate Slice
18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Agate Coral on an Agate Slice

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Fossil Agate Coral on an Agate Slice

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base mounted with fossil agate coral on a polished agate

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures. The pair is made of 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

natural forming baroque pearl. The 18th century fragments come from Tuscany and have the original

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Baroque pearls. The 18th century fragment comes from Tuscany and has the original candlestick wax drip

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation
18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation

18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

the formations. The 18th century fragment base is originally from Italy and is hand-carved and gilded

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

18th Century Tapestry Fragment
18th Century Tapestry Fragment

18th Century Tapestry Fragment

Located in New York, NY

Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Baroque Sandstone Fragment, 18th Century
Baroque Sandstone Fragment, 18th Century

Baroque Sandstone Fragment, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque sandstone fragment with small cupid and a shield on his left side. Very beautiful

Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Statues

Materials

Sandstone

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

Located in San Angelo, TX

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment. Unique piece that can go anywhere. Perfect for a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments
Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments

Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This pair of 18th-century architectural fragments captures the elegance and craftsmanship of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Brazilian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Vine Fragment
Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Vine Fragment

Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Vine Fragment

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gorgeous 18th century Italian long wall hanging carved wood vine fragment piece, with traces of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment
French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment

French 18th Century Tapestry Fragment

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This vibrant botanical theme tapestry fragment comes from 18th century France, at the peak of the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool

18th Century Wood Hand Carved Angel Fragment
18th Century Wood Hand Carved Angel Fragment

18th Century Wood Hand Carved Angel Fragment

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful weathered 18th century Italian carved wood angel fragment.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Agricultural Fragment
French 18th Century Agricultural Fragment

French 18th Century Agricultural Fragment

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century agricultural fragment in wood and iron from the Southwest of France

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Iron

Antique Cappadocia Fragment - 18th Century
Antique Cappadocia Fragment - 18th Century

Antique Cappadocia Fragment - 18th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 18th century Konya fragment highlights a powerful and primitive geometric composition

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Chinese Fragments
18th Century Chinese Fragments

18th Century Chinese Fragments

Located in Tampa, FL

An exceptional pair of 18th century Chinese architectural fragments, hand carved from wood and

Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India
18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India

18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique Indian wooden temple fragment is an exquisite 18th-century artifact showcasing the

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Yorkstone Column Fragment
Late 18th Century Yorkstone Column Fragment

Late 18th Century Yorkstone Column Fragment

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century carved sandstone architectural fragment from a stonemason’s private collection

Category

Antique 18th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion
18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

Located in London, GB

A fragment of 18th Century hand stitched verdure needlework made as a cushion cover. Wonderfully

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Medieval Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Linen

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion
18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

Located in London, GB

A fragment of 18th Century hand stitched verdure needlework made as a cushion cover. Wonderfully

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Medieval Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Linen

18th Century Italian Wall Mounted Carved & Painted Urn Fragment
18th Century Italian Wall Mounted Carved & Painted Urn Fragment

18th Century Italian Wall Mounted Carved & Painted Urn Fragment

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved and painted wood urn fragment from the 18th century. This antique wall decoration

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Urn Fragment Lamps
Pair of 18th Century Urn Fragment Lamps

Pair of 18th Century Urn Fragment Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of pricket bases, of silver giltwood, each carved into an urn shape with fluted socle on round foot. Lamped on custom bases of Lucite. Stock ID: D7230

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Exotic Carved Birds, 18th Century Italian Fragments
Pair of Exotic Carved Birds, 18th Century Italian Fragments

Pair of Exotic Carved Birds, 18th Century Italian Fragments

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Exceptionally carved and polychromed 18th Century Italian large architectural fragments, in the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands
Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands

Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands

Located in Vista, CA

Pair of 18th century carved fragment on stands Wood Carved Gilt scroll acanthus leaf architectural

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Caucasian Fragment - 18th Century Rug Fragment, Caucasian Rug
Antique Caucasian Fragment - 18th Century Rug Fragment, Caucasian Rug

Antique Caucasian Fragment - 18th Century Rug Fragment, Caucasian Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Caucasian Fragment Caucasian Rugs 18th Century Caucasian Rug Fragment Size : 44×166 cm

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Italian Decorated Fragment Canvas
18th Century Italian Decorated Fragment Canvas

18th Century Italian Decorated Fragment Canvas

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian fragments decorated with aragonite and pyrophyllite with a sculpted canvas

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment
18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning 18th century boiseries fragment from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully crafted

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

18th Century Giltwood Polychrome Architectural Fragment, Baroque
18th Century Giltwood Polychrome Architectural Fragment, Baroque

18th Century Giltwood Polychrome Architectural Fragment, Baroque

Located in Lincoln, GB

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Architectural Fragment A richly carved and gilt fragment

Category

Antique 18th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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18th Century Fragment For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century fragment you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th century fragment — often made from wood, fabric and stone — can elevate any home. Find 392 options for an antique or vintage 18th century fragment now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century fragment — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th century fragment is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Baroque and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Interi, Aubusson Manufacture and antique textiles galleries each produced at least one beautiful 18th century fragment that is worth considering.

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Prices for a 18th century fragment can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $42,022, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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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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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 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.
  • 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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    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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    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.