18th Century Gilt Objects
Antique 18th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks
Copper
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Candelabras
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Picture Frames
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Silver
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Candle Holders
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Bronze
Antique 18th Century European Candle Lamps
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Other Candelabras
Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Mounted Objects
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Brass, Other, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Candle Sconces
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1790s French Directoire Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls
Jade, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Coral
Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Candelabras
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Classical Roman Candlesticks
Jade, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Candelabras
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Coral
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Jars
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century English George II Vases
Blown Glass
Antique 18th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Austrian George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ebony
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders
Bronze
Antique 1790s European Neoclassical Candelabras
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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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