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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
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Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

18th Century French Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French Painted Settee with Original Tapestry Upholstery with Animal Themes. This
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Antique 18th Century Settees

Materials

Tapestry

18th Century French Painted Settee
18th Century French Painted Settee
H 39.38 in W 64.97 in D 24.02 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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

18th Century French Directoire Settee - Antique Beechwood Two-Seater Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped
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Antique Late 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

French Settee
Located in Studio City, CA
French Settee upholstered in Liberty of London. Measures 39.5"H x 92"W x 27"D; SH 15"H and AH 15"
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Antique Early 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Wood

French Settee
French Settee
H 39.5 in W 92 in D 27 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

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

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Settee by Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé
Louis XV Settee by Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé
H 43.25 in W 82.25 in D 36 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...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt & Upholstered Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French Louis XV style gold giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. This lovely
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

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
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century French Walnut Settee Upholstered in Exceptional Needlework. This beautiful
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Antique 18th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous 18th century French carved walnut sofa or settee with carved floral motifs throughout and
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Louis XV Canapé / Sofa Set with Matching Armchairs, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

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.
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Antique 18th Century Settees

Materials

Linen, Walnut

18th Century French 'Os De Mouton' Settee
18th Century French 'Os De Mouton' Settee
H 42.92 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cherry Settee
Located in Houston, TX
French provincial cherry wood settee with rush seat and scalloped top back rail. Found in Provence
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Settee
Cherry Settee
H 39 in W 76 in D 25 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

Period Louis XV Settee
Period Louis XV Settee
H 40 in W 71 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XVI Painted And Gilt Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Neoclassic painted and Gilt Sofa
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Giltwood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Settees

Materials

Wood

18th Century Provençale Radassier
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Louis XVI style provençale mulberry rush seat radassier with six custom-made fabric
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Antique 1790s French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Rush, Wood

18th Century Provençale Radassier
18th Century Provençale Radassier
H 38 in W 82.5 in D 23.75 in
Gilt wood Settee Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in New York, NY
Gilt wood settee upholstered in natural linen
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Giltwood, Linen

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original French Louis XVI Sofa restored and upholstered.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Sofa
French Louis XVI Sofa
H 37.41 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NY
Serpentine Banquette with Wood Frame, Marseilles, C. 1880
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Loveseat
Loveseat
H 38 in W 58 in D 22 in
French Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
French Settee w/ Original Paint
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Settee
French Settee
H 37.5 in W 70 in D 23 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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Giltwood

18th century French settee
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French settee
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas

18th century French settee
18th century French settee
H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in
18th Century French Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely French settee with beautiful acanthus leaf carvings on the arms, legs, and stretcher, and
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Antique 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Muslin, Wood

18th Century French Settee
18th Century French Settee
H 45 in W 59.5 in D 29 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
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Antique 18th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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
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
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century French carved wood settee, old oakwood wears its 18th century natural patina. The seat
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Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Carved Wood Settee
18th Century French Carved Wood Settee
H 42.5 in W 43.5 in D 16 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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Settee
French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Settee
H 37.75 in W 53.5 in D 24 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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Settees

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

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.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Settee
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Settee
H 33.38 in W 42.75 in D 19.75 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
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Rush, Wood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

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
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
Located in Manhasset, NY
Simply the finest Early 18th. Century Tapestry Settee. The fabric is possibly from the 17th./18th
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees

Materials

Pearwood

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Walnut

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
Located in Houston, 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. Regence Settee
18th c. Regence Settee
H 42.5 in W 63 in D 34 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

18th C. Louis XVI Settee
18th C. Louis XVI Settee
H 36 in W 62 in D 30 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 LXVI Settee
French LXVI Settee
H 31 in W 50 in D 25.5 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

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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.

Questions About 18th Century French Settee
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The 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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    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.