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 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.

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.

18th Century French Settee

French Corbeille

Os De Mouton Settee

Settee With Tapestry

French Provincial Settee Rush Seat

Turn Of The Century Settee

French Louis Xvi Style Canape

French Painted Sofa

Banquette Settee

Yale Burge Louis XV Wingback Settee

$4,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 43 in W 54 in D 31 in

Yale Burge Louis XV Wingback Settee

By Yale Burge

Located in Chicago, IL

A finely crafted reproduction of an 18th century French settee, this lovely piece features an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Child’s Settee

$16,300

H 31 in W 57 in D 17 in

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Child’s Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming small scale French 18th century Louis XV period walnut child's settee. The settee is

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee

$15,200

H 41 in W 84.75 in D 31.25 in

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee. This stunning

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Style Leather Settee

$2,141 / item

H 47 in W 44.5 in D 32 in

French 18th Century Style Leather Settee

Located in Westwood, NJ

striking visual appeal. Transform your living space into a haven of sophistication. This settee isn't just

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

$3,400

H 33 in W 43 in D 25 in

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Louisville, KY

, holding its own against other beautiful designs throughout time. This stunning French settee boasts

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Canapé Settee

$17,800

H 36 in W 60 in D 27.5 in

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Canapé Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and extremely elegant French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood canapé settee. The

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Late 18th Century Settee in Directoire Style, done in walnut and brass inlay

$7,033

H 33.08 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in

Late 18th Century Settee in Directoire Style, done in walnut and brass inlay

By Jacob Frères

Located in Beograd, RS

legs. Made in France in the last decade of 18th Century. Good antique condition. The settee is sturdy

Category

Antique 1790s French Directoire Settees

Materials

Brass

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

$14,800

H 39 in W 51 in D 24 in

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Louis XV Settee by Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé

$44,500

H 43.25 in W 82.25 in D 36 in

Louis XV Settee by Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé

By Jean-Rene Nadal

Located in New Orleans, LA

The splendor of the Louis XV period is captured in this incredible settee by the famed ébéniste

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

$15,603

H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.34 in

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa

$12,750

H 36 in W 60 in D 28 in

French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa

Located in Troy, NY

A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century

$9,600

H 40 in W 44.5 in D 24 in

French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee

$23,500

H 36 in W 70 in D 29 in

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee

$19,500

H 42 in W 71.25 in D 34.75 in

A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational French early 19th century Louis XV st. walnut canapé. Raised by eight impressive

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Beige Upholstered Canapes / Settees

$24,000 / set

H 41 in W 67 in D 30 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Beige Upholstered Canapes / Settees

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / Settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XV period settee, circa 1750–1770.

$6,001

H 38.59 in W 81.5 in D 21.26 in

Louis XV period settee, circa 1750–1770.

Located in PARIS, FR

characteristic of mid-18th-century French craftsmanship. Fully restored structure with its original pegged

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Beech

18th C. Louis XV Sofa Set with Armchairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Original Silk

$5,626 / set

H 38.59 in W 77.17 in D 32.29 in

18th C. Louis XV Sofa Set with Armchairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Original Silk

Located in Madrid, ES

Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

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18th Century French 'Os De Mouton' Settee

Unavailable

H 42.92 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in

18th Century French 'Os De Mouton' Settee

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Settee in walnut and Belgian linen. Warm brown / dark burgundy. French Early-mid 1700s.

Category

Antique 18th Century Settees

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Louis XVI Settee, France, 18th Century, with Needlepoint Tapestry

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in

Louis XVI Settee, France, 18th Century, with Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Zurich, CH

Charming Louis XVI settee with wooden frame painted in color petrol green and with the original

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cherry Settee

Unavailable

H 39 in W 76 in D 25 in

Cherry Settee

Located in Houston, TX

French provincial cherry wood settee with rush seat and scalloped top back rail. Found in Provence

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Cherry

Period Louis XV Settee

Unavailable

H 40 in W 71 in D 23.5 in

Period Louis XV Settee

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Beautiful 18th Century Louis XV settee, worn white painted finish covered in a soft yellow fabric

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

French Louis XVI Painted And Gilt Settee

Unavailable

H 35 in W 52 in D 27 in

French Louis XVI Painted And Gilt Settee

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Neoclassic painted and Gilt Sofa

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Giltwood

French Regence Period Black and Gilt Carved Settee

Unavailable

H 43 in W 55.5 in D 28 in

French Regence Period Black and Gilt Carved Settee

Located in Houston, TX

French Regence Period black and gilt settee with lots of carved details on arms, 4 cabriole legs

Category

Antique 18th Century French Regency Settees

Materials

Wood

18th Century Provençale Radassier

Unavailable

H 38 in W 82.5 in D 23.75 in

18th Century Provençale Radassier

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century Louis XVI style provençale mulberry rush seat radassier with six custom-made fabric

Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Rush, Wood

Gilt wood Settee Upholstered in Natural Linen

Unavailable

H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in

Gilt wood Settee Upholstered in Natural Linen

Located in New York, NY

Gilt wood settee upholstered in natural linen

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Giltwood, Linen

Louis XVI Settee Sofa in Bob Collins Linen

Unavailable

H 38 in W 52 in D 29 in

Louis XVI Settee Sofa in Bob Collins Linen

Located in New York, NY

Painted Louis XVI settee with tapered and carved legs with rosettes. Newly upholstered in Bob

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Sofa

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in

French Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original French Louis XVI Sofa restored and upholstered.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

Loveseat

Unavailable

H 38 in W 58 in D 22 in

Loveseat

Located in Southampton, NY

Serpentine Banquette with Wood Frame, Marseilles, C. 1880

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

French Settee

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 70 in D 23 in

French Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

French Settee w/ Original Paint

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood and Caned Settee with New Upholstery

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 77.17 in D 38.19 in

French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood and Caned Settee with New Upholstery

Located in Toorak, VIC

A French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood and caned settee with new velvet upholstery. The charm

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Giltwood

Louis XVI Settee from Southwest France

Unavailable

H 36 in W 62 in D 24 in

Louis XVI Settee from Southwest France

Located in Carmel, CA

This rustic three seat ladder-back settee is from the Perigord region. It has a triple bowed frame

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

18th century French settee

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H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in

18th century French settee

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century French settee

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas

18th Century French Settee With Needlepoint Fabric

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H 40.5 in W 77.5 in D 25.5 in

18th Century French Settee With Needlepoint Fabric

Located in Charlottesville, VA

This is a beautiful French settee covered in needle point. It has graceful lines. Perfect hall

Category

Antique 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yale Burge Reproductions Louis XV Wingback Settee

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H 43 in W 54 in D 31 in

Yale Burge Reproductions Louis XV Wingback Settee

By Yale Burge

Located in Chicago, IL

A finely crafted reproduction of an 18th century French settee, this lovely piece features an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Yale Burge Reproductions Louis XV Wing Back Settee

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H 43 in W 54 in D 31 in

Yale Burge Reproductions Louis XV Wing Back Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

A finely crafted reproduction of an 18th century French settee, this lovely piece features an

Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

18th Century French Regence Walnut Settee

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H 37 in W 58 in D 23 in

18th Century French Regence Walnut Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century French Regence walnut settee finely carved with scrolled arms. The settee is covered

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century French Carved Wood Settee

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H 42.5 in W 43.5 in D 16 in

18th Century French Carved Wood Settee

Located in Stockbridge, GA

18th century French carved wood settee, old oakwood wears its 18th century natural patina. The seat

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Settee

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H 37.75 in W 53.5 in D 24 in

French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis XV walnut Petite settee with velvet upholstery, shaped back with flower carving and cabriole

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

High Back Upholstered Settee, France, 18th Century

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H 44 in W 59 in D 18 in

High Back Upholstered Settee, France, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

18th century French high back settee has been recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Settee, 18th Century

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H 39 in W 55 in D 25.5 in

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Settee, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The French Louis XIII style walnut settee in linen upholstery with shaped back, winged arms down

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Settees

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Canape Settee with Fortuny Upholstery

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H 42 in W 74 in D 28 in

18th Century French Louis XV Canape Settee with Fortuny Upholstery

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Fine 18th Century French Louis XV Canape settee with Fortuny upholstery.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Settee

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H 38.25 in W 60 in D 31 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Settee

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Settee with original horse hair upholstery. Frame is in very

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Settee

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H 33.38 in W 42.75 in D 19.75 in

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderfully sized Louis XVI period walnut settee from 18th century, France. This exceptional

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

French Provincial Settee with Fauteuils, Painted, 18th Century

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H 37 in W 66 in D 25 in

French Provincial Settee with Fauteuils, Painted, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Beautiful French provincial rush seat settee bench with a matching pair of fauteuils (armchairs

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Rush, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat

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H 35.25 in W 45 in D 29 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Quadruple Back Settee with Upholstered Seat

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H 35 in W 67.5 in D 19.5 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Quadruple Back Settee with Upholstered Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Quadruple Back Settee with Upholstered Seat

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful 18th Century Settee "Corbeille"

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H 42.5 in W 62 in D 30 in

Beautiful 18th Century Settee "Corbeille"

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful 18th century settee "Corbeille" (with the arms around like a basket).

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Carved and Bleached Walnut Settee

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H 37 in W 43 in D 19 in

18th Century French Provincial Carved and Bleached Walnut Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant 18th century French Provincial carved and bleached walnut settee. Upholstered in a gold

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Antique 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 18th. Century Pear Wood Settee Tapestry Fabric

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H 40 in W 66 in D 24 in

Early 18th. Century Pear Wood Settee Tapestry Fabric

Located in Manhasset, NY

Simply the finest Early 18th. Century Tapestry Settee. The fabric is possibly from the 17th./18th

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Pearwood

French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee

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H 37.25 in W 68.5 in L 37.25 in

French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Upholstered in a simple muslin, this 18th century Louis XVI settee is structured and ready to be

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee

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H 37.25 in W 68.5 in D 26 in

French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Upholstered in a simple muslin, this 18th century Louis XVI settee is structured and ready to be

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

Period 18th Century French Provincial Hall Bench or Settee

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H 39 in W 72 in L 39 in

Period 18th Century French Provincial Hall Bench or Settee

Located in Essex, MA

Period French Provincial or Canadian 18th century rush seated bench Original patina and surface

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Birch

18th c. Regence Settee

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H 42.5 in W 63 in D 34 in

18th c. Regence Settee

Located in Chireno, TX

Early 18th c. Regence Settee From South Of France In Walnut With Beautiful Hoof Feet. New

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Louis XVI Settee

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H 36 in W 62 in D 30 in

18th C. Louis XVI Settee

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique Louise XVI Settee with gilded wood frame.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Settees

French LXVI Settee

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H 31 in W 50 in D 25.5 in

French LXVI Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French LXVI painted and parcel gilt wood settee in toile printed fabric

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

French Louis XV Antique Walnut Canape or Settee, 18th Century

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H 40.5 in W 75 in D 29.5 in

French Louis XV Antique Walnut Canape or Settee, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

was crafted during the middle of the 18th Century. It has been lovingly conserved in the last century

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Sculptural Louis XV Carved Upholstered Walnut Settee

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H 42 in W 58.5 in D 27 in

18th Century French Sculptural Louis XV Carved Upholstered Walnut Settee

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This superior Louis XV transitional carved walnut settee features a sculptural frame resting on six

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Sofa

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H 37.5 in W 63 in D 28 in

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Stockbridge, GA

18th century French sofa called "corbeille", Louis XVI style.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XV Period Settee/Bench/Canape

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H 35.5 in W 65 in D 24 in

18th Century Louis XV Period Settee/Bench/Canape

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis XV painted Canape, mid-18th century. Wonderful rare French settee with feminine cabriole legs

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Beech

18th Century French Canapé

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H 38.5 in W 67 in D 25 in

18th Century French Canapé

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century period Louis XV settee (canapé) in beautiful patinated walnut and delicately carved

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Antique Early 18th Century French Settees

Antique French Settee

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H 38 in W 76 in D 24 in

Antique French Settee

Located in New York, NY

Carved fruitwood settee with caned seat and back. Late 18th Century, France. Removable seat and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Cane, Silk, Wood, Fruitwood

French Directoire Settee

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H 39.5 in W 38.5 in D 28 in

French Directoire Settee

Located in San Francisco, CA

. French, Circa 1780. Reupholstered within the last five years, appears to have never been used very much.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Settees

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Charles X Style Settee

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H 37.5 in W 57 in D 26.5 in

French 19th Century Charles X Style Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant settee is upholstered with a stunning blue fabric that brilliantly contrasts with the

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Antique 18th Century French Charles X Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Large French 18th Century Banquette

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H 43.31 in W 74.81 in D 25.99 in

A Large French 18th Century Banquette

Located in Kent, Dover

A large French banquette with an unusual and elegant shape.With a removable back and painted off

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

c.1740 Primitive French Elm and Cherry Settee

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H 30.75 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in

c.1740 Primitive French Elm and Cherry Settee

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding antique French settee, constructed of gorgeous elm and cherry woods. It probably

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Cherry, Elm

Louis XVI Beechwood Settee

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H 39 in W 66.5 in D 31 in

Louis XVI Beechwood Settee

By Louis-Charles Carpentier

Located in Nashville, TN

Carved beechwood frame with chestnut leather seat, back and arms. Back and seat are removable. Brass studs. Stamped "L. C. Carpentier."

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Tapestry Settee with Aubusson Original Tapestry Upholstery

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H 45 in W 79 in D 26 in

French Louis XV Tapestry Settee with Aubusson Original Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegant French Louis XV Style tapestry/canape settee. Amber aubusson tapestry upholstery with

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Antique 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XV Style Settee

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H 37 in W 60 in D 28 in

Louis XV Style Settee

Located in Buchanan, NY

Early 19th C Louis XV style settee in vintage fabric, loose cushion seat. Discounted item

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Wood

A George III Beechwood Settee in the French Style

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H 36 in W 84 in D 23 in

A George III Beechwood Settee in the French Style

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderfully elegant George III beechwood settee in the French style, based on a model by

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees

Louis XV Walnut Settee

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H 34.5 in W 51 in D 25 in

Louis XV Walnut Settee

Located in Hixson, TN

-made cushion and pillows were made for this 18th century settee. The seat height without the cushion is

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

C.1780 Original French Walnut Louis XVI 84" Sofa or Settee

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H 39 in W 84 in D 29.25 in

C.1780 Original French Walnut Louis XVI 84" Sofa or Settee

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding and very rare original eighteenth century French Louis XVI sofa. This timeless beauty

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

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18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Banquette with Linen Covered Down Cushion

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18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Banquette with Linen Covered Down Cushion

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A Louis XVI painted grey banquette with linen covered down cushion

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Louis XV Walnut Settee

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Louis XV Walnut Settee

Located in Essex, MA

Arched shaped upholstered back with central rocaille carving, outscrolled arms, serpentine upholstered seat raised on cabriole legs and scrolled feet.

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French Louis XV Carved Walnut Canape or Settee, Lovely Form and Detail

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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This shapely French Louis XV canapé or settee feature a carved padded serpentine back, partly

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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18th Century French Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century French settee available at 1stDibs. A 18th century French settee — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century French settee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 18th century French settee bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century French settee over the years, but those crafted by Fortuny, Jean Nadal L'aine and Michel Gourdin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18th Century French Settee?

Prices for a 18th century French settee start at $1,495 and top out at $44,500 with the average selling for $6,373.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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