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Late 18th Century Silk Turkish Sivas Rug 9'10'' x 14'0''
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century Silk Turkish Sivas Rug 9'10'' x 14'0''. The commercial room size carpets and
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Antique Late 18th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Ancient 17th-18th Century Silk Hand Woven Tapestry, 300-400 Years Old Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th - 18th century silk embroidered and
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Antique 17th Century Danish Dutch Colonial Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Scale Continental 18th Century Silk Embrodered Wall Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and very unique large scale Continental 18th century wall panel decor. A stunning silk
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Located in Basildon, GB
An antique Silk and Metal thread embroidery. Three 18th century figural vignettes surmounted by an
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales. It is very rare for
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Antique 18th Century Paintings

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Fabric, Silk

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales. It is very rare for
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Antique 18th Century Paintings

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Silk

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales. It is very rare for
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Silk

Exquisite Pair of Decorative Pillows
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of exquisite pillows made of Chinese 18th century silk embroidered floral pattern fragments
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk

Mid-Late 18th Century English Silk & Stumpwork Picture
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 18th century silk & stumpwork picture, English. A fine Georgian period piece featuring a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Picture Frames

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Felt, Silk, Thread, Wood, Paint

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good condition
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Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— Ruffled cuffs and collar evoke the frothy elegance of 18th-century silks, while the structured hemline
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2010s Jackets

Map Silk Embroidered Western Eastern Hemisphere New Old World Asia America Afri
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-18th century, silk, embroidered, double hemisphere, world map, blackwork, sampler
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Maps

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Silk

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
distinctive color palettes and motifs popular in 18th-century silk weaving and printed cottons. Central to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

18th Century Wall Panel of Hand Painted Asian Silk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant 18th-century wall panel of hand-painted Asian silk of colorful branches filled with
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Antique 18th Century Asian Decorative Art

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Silk, Giltwood

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
18th century painted silk jewelry box. Pure poetry.
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Antique Late 18th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silk

Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Silk

18Th Century Moroccan Berber Woven Textile W Silk
Located in Long Island City, NY
18th century. Moroccan textiles are defined by highly technical embroidery in which abstract and
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Textiles

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Textile

Faithful Couple: Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull at Leixlip Castle, Estate Ed.
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling Stones) sit on a sofa under a large gilt framed portrait of a woman in 18th century silk dress at
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Faithful Couple: Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull at Leixlip Castle, Estate Ed.
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling Stones) sit on a sofa under a large gilt framed portrait of a woman in 18th century silk dress at
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Faithful Couple: Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithfull at Leixlip Castle, Estate Ed.
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling Stones) sit on a sofa under a large gilt framed portrait of a woman in 18th century silk dress at
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Greek Pair Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions
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Antique 18th Century Greek Tribal Art

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Metal

18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk Thread on Reverse
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Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel
Located in Rochester, NY
An exceptional and fine hand woven 18th century Italian silk and silver metallic thread lampas
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Tapestry. Wool, silk. Possibly Aubusson, France, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry. Wool, silk. Possibly Aubusson, France, 18th century. It has been restored. No signature
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Antique 18th Century European Other Tapestries

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Other

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Grand chest with 3 drawers , lined in green silk. Drawer pulls with facing lions and key for drawer
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Louis XIII Style Arm Chair in Taupe Silk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Generous proportions make this chair a favorite for all. Curved arms cascade down to the turned legs and stretchers. Needs new upholstery.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Silk

A Rare 18th Century Middle Eastern Silk and Silver Thread Green Velvet Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare 18th Century Middle Eastern Silk and Silver Thread Green Velvet Tapestry. Presenting a rare
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Antique 18th Century Asian Islamic Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Rare 18th Century Wool and Silk Tapestry by Leyniers
By Leyniers Family
Located in London, GB
Rare 18th century wool and silk tapestry by Leyniers Belgian, 18th Century Length 247cm, width
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Classical Greek Tapestries

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Textile

Silk and Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel from France
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique Silk Embroidery Azerbaijani Sky-Blue Background Textile, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique silk embroidery woven during the 18th century in Azerbaijan and measures 47 x
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Antique 18th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

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Silk

Directoire canapé sofa, 18th century, Tassinari & Chatel silk
By Georges Jacob, Tassinari
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful lacquered canapé, fine late 18th century Parisian production circa 1795 (Directoire
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes

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Silk, Wood

Ancient Italian Embroidery, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Italian embroidery is an original composition realized by Italian artisan in the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Silk Scroll Painting by Matsumura Keibun, 18th Century
By Matsumura Keibun
Located in New York, NY
A silk parchment scroll with a Camellia Flower painting, by Japanese artist Matsumura Keibun (1779
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Antique 1790s Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Parchment Paper

Exquisite antique 18th century Venetian 100% Silk Fabric
Located in Doha, QA
condition. The purpose of it in the 18th century could have been different but it seems that later on it has
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

18th Century French Chasuble
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century French chasuble ( cope / liturgical vestment ) hand embroidered silk / metallic gold
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries Pair of rare late 18th century black
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Antique Late 18th Century English Tudor Decorative Art

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Silk, Thread, Glass, Giltwood

Ancient Southern Italian Embroidery, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Southern Italian embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Antique Italian Textile, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
In the centre, with a kabbalistic/gematric representation, the biblical tetragrammaton (yhwh) yahweh, which is the sequence of the four Hebrew letters (Greek, tetragràmmaton; t?t?a, ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Tapestries

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Silk

2nd Half of the 18th Century Scroll Painting on Silk by Maruyama Okyo
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
2nd Half of the 18th century Scroll Painting on Silk by Maruyama Okyo now Framed, Japanese. Pine in
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings

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Silk, Paint

18th Century Italian Framed Embroidered Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship and decorative richness. Likely dating from the 18th century, the vertical panel features a series
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
century. The fan is realized completely in gilded silk, decorated gilded wood and pink embroidery all
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Antique 18th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

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Silk, Wood

18th Century European Hand Embroidered Silk and Gilt Threads Textile Panel
Located in Barrington, IL
the silk threads endure, showcasing the enduring quality of 18th-century dyes and embroidery. The
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Antique Early 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Gold

Early 18th century Flemish antique tapestry 10x13 Verdure Wool & Silk 297x384cm
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine Verdure Wool & Silk 9'9" x 12'7"(10x13) 297cm x
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Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century French Verdure Tapestry 6'10" x 9'6"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18th Antique Century Silk & Wool French Verdure Tapestry, Country of origin: France, Circa
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
A large five-seat quintuple 18th century Spanish Carlos III chair back sofa, with hand-carved
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Sofas

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Silk, Walnut

18th C. Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk 49cmx38cm Fine Tree Design 1X2
Located in New York, NY
This antique 18th-century wool and silk tapestry features a repeating verdure composition with
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Antique 18th Century French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman
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Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

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Silk

18Th C Antique Safavid Gold Silk Textile Hand Bag
Located in Long Island City, NY
: 18th century. The textile is decorated with floral motifs. labeled inside with an inscription: Made of
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Antique 18th Century Persian Textiles

Materials

Textile

Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry
By Mortlake
Located in New York, NY
Charming 18th Century English Aubusson Tapestry, handwoven in wool and silk at the famous Mortlake
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Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Tapestries

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Tapestry, Wool, Silk

18th C, American School "Woman, Dog and Basket of Geese" Watercolor on Silk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed: The Misses Pattens’ School (Hartford, Connecticut). Circa Late 18th Century. Watercolor
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Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Paintings

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Silk, Giltwood, Paint

Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pop and Society: Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull at vintage Leixlip Castle
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
century silk dress at Leixlip Castle, Ireland, the home of Desmond Guinness. The sofa is a deep burgundy
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Indo-Portuguese Embroidered Linen Wall Hanging, 18th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Indo-Portuguese Embroidered Silk and Linen Wall Hanging, 18th Century. Some edge losses to linen
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Tapestries

Materials

Linen, Silk

18th Century English Rustic Tapestry w/ Villagers Rejoicing
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in New York, NY
An English Baroque rustic tapestry from the second quarter of the 18th century, centrally woven
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Antique 18th Century English Rustic Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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18th Century Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century silk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th century silk — often made from fabric, silk and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 18th century silk, we have 562 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century silk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18th century silk, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 18th century silk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Antico Setificio Fiorentino Srl. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Silk?

Prices for a 18th century silk start at $125 and top out at $140,000 with the average selling for $3,813.
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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.
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    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.
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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 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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