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Friesland Gala Dress with Gold Caps and Coral, Dutch Print, 1932
Located in Langweer, NL
ceremonial contexts. It draws from older styles, maintaining 18th-century silhouettes and accessories into
Category
Vintage 1930s Prints
Materials
Paper
18th Century Meissen Marcolini Silhouette Cup and Saucer
By Gottlob Samuel Mohn, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
silhouette designs attributed to Samuel Mohn.
In 1774, Saxon court minister Count Camillo Marcolini became
Category
Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Georgian Original Framed Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
gentleman dating from the 18th century. The portrait mounted in a thick carved wooden frame is hand painted
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
19th century silhouette of a male field 2 strand
Located in York, GB
black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom used until the
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak silhouette leg dresser base. 1760.
Code: 8822
Dimensions:
W
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers
Materials
Oak
Italian Vintage Musicians Silhouettes Mixed Media Paintings on Paper
Located in Firenze, IT
century fashion.
The two silhouettes are housed together in a rectangular frame finished in silver leaf
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Vintage Musicians Silhouettes Mixed Media Paintings on Paper
Located in Firenze, IT
century fashion. The two silhouettes are housed together in a rectangular frame finished in silver leaf
Category
20th Century Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
Neoclassical Walnut Nightstand or Side Table, 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant side table or Nightstand in solid walnut is a beautiful example of late 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Chess Black Silhouette Print "King" 1 of 3
Located in Scandicci, Florence
became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom used until the early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Chess Black Silhouette Print "Knight" 3 of 3
Located in Scandicci, Florence
century, though the term silhouette was seldom used until the early decades of the 19th century, and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Chess Black Silhouette Print "Queen" 2 of 3
Located in Scandicci, Florence
century, though the term silhouette was seldom used until the early decades of the 19th century, and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.12 in
English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century English painted silhouette leg oak dresser base. 1790.
Code: 8923
Dimensions
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers
Materials
Oak
English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century English silhouette leg pine dresser base with four drawers and a painted faux
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Dressers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Mahogany Classic Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegant and classic.
Its curved corners and tapered legs create a refined French 18th-century style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Classic Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegant and classic.
Its curved corners and tapered legs create a refined French 18th-century style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Lilium Superbum" Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
.
Cutting portraits, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paper
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Amaryllis Aurea" Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
.
Cutting portraits, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper, Mirror, Wood
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Botanical Black Print "Amaryllis Aurea"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 0.2 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Botanical Black Print "Tulipe de Jardins"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 0.2 in
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Black Lacquered Rococo Tall Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
evoke 18th-century European opulence, while the contemporary black finish adds a touch of modern edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Mirrored Églomisé Leather Top Desk Distressed
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the symmetry and elegance associated with late 18th-century French design. The overall silhouette is
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Wood
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
1988 Runway Documented Karl Lagerfeld Floral Marie Antoinette Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
white mesh, to mimic the exaggerated silhouettes of 18th-century court dresses, like those worn by Marie
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Oak silhouette leg dresser base
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Oak dresser base back legs later as this dresser started with no back legs
Silhouette legs to
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Dressers
Vase Directoire in Terracotta
By Atelier Prométhée
Located in La Plaine Saint-Denis, FR
from his expedition in Egypt at the end of the 18th century. This Silhouette brings to mind the spires
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Directoire Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Attrib. John Miers - Pair of Miniature 18th Century, Silhouettes
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite pair of later 18th century silhouettes after prolific profile painter John Miers. The
Category
18th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
18th C Reverse Mirror Silhouette Painting
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Danish glass painting of Late 18th Century family in period official dresses and original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Louis XVI Paintings
18th Century English Oak Silhouette-Legged Potboard Server with Plank Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 18th century rustic English oak server features a rectangular molded plank top over three
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 33.25 in W 71.25 in D 20 in
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
19th century silhouette of a female , reverse reads silhouette on glass circa 1830
framed and
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th century silhouette male W Alport
Located in York, GB
profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Rare Welsh Silhouette Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare early 18th century Welsh Silhouette chair having sinuously shaped back arms and seat with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Materials
Elm
19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in York, GB
A fine late 18th early 19th century silhouette of Elizabeth Duchess of Buccleuch. The back with
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Lion Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These 18th-century Swedish pair of barrel back lion chairs represent a blend of artistic elegance
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Cut Silhouette of a Young Girl with a Bouquet
Located in Katonah, NY
Cut silhouette of a young girl wearing a long dress with a conspicuous frill at the front and a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drawings
Portrait Silhouette Profile of Mrs. Graydon, Attributed to John Thomason
Located in Downingtown, PA
Portrait miniature silhouette profile of Mrs. Graydon,
Attributed to John Thomason.
Late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
H 4.75 in W 3.88 in D 0.75 in
Large Antique Original Painted Green Armoire with Tree Silhouettes, circa 1760
Located in Round Top, TX
photos to appreciate the Silhouette of trees in several of the panels, and the aged hues of green, red
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
H 80.75 in W 65.25 in D 24.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Wood Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This period Louis XV walnut wood mantel dates to the middle of the 18th century. The shaped front
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Pair of French Louis XIII Period Carved Walnut Architectural Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
dominate the Louis XV period in the second half of the 18th century. Meanwhile, with its linear silhouette
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Panelling
Materials
Walnut
H 63 in W 23 in D 0.25 in
English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small Early 18th century English oak silhouette leg dresser base. Wonderful color, 1740
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Oak
English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century English silhouette leg dresser base, 1760
Dimensions:
74.5 inches (189
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Antique Venetian Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
18th century Venetian mirror
portraits silhouettes of man and woman
beautifully aged piece
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Adolfo "Infanta " Velvet + Duchess Satin Gown
By Adolfo
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo strapless gown made of duchess satin and velvet.
Gown has an " 18th french century
Category
1980s American Evening Gowns
A changing taffeta summer habit and cotton waistcoat - England Circa 1785
Located in Toulon, FR
the 18th century, simplified silhouettes to make the body feel more at ease. Riding coats, with their
Category
1780s English Habits
18th Century Reverse Mirror Silhouette Painting
Located in Copenhagen, K
Charming Danish glass painting of late 18th century family in period official dresses and original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
John Miers late 18th Century Georgian English silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very finely detailed silhouette in very good condition by one of the truly great silhouette
Category
Late 18th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Plaster, Watercolor
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
19th century silhouette of a man
Located in York, GB
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
19th century silhouette of a lady
Located in York, GB
, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was
Category
19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
Collection of Nine Antique Silhouettes
Located in East Hampton, NY
Collection of 18th and 19th century antique silhouettes.
Largest: 9.25"W x 11.5"H
Smallest: 3"W
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Late 18th Century Marriage Silhouette Art of a Couple with Drawings Around
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 18th century silhouette piece of art made of cut black paper stuck on a white (yellowed by age
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Paper
H 9.6 in W 7.2 in D 0.3 in
Welsh 18th Century Oak Pot Board Low Dresser with Silhouette Legs, Three Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
molded top. The front legs are interesting with the central leg being a silhouette leg; the corner legs
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 32.25 in W 70 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Silhouettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of provincial silhouettes cut from black paper, laid on white, and colored with chalk, and in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Pair of Silhouettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of silhouettes cut from black paper, laid on white, and filled in with white chalk
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings
Materials
Paper
Rare Early Silhouette Leg Serving Dresser
Located in London, GB
dresser raised on six silhouette spiral form legs, joined by all round stretchers. The plank top, with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers
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18th Century Silhouette For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century silhouette for your home. Frequently made of paper, wood and glass, every 18th century silhouette was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 18th century silhouette, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century silhouette, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century silhouette, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century silhouette over the years, but those crafted by Schumacher are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 18th Century Silhouette?
Prices for a 18th century silhouette start at $235 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,150.
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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.
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