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 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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

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.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

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.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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.

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.

18th Century Silk

Wall Tapestry Panel

Silk Antique Pillows

Velvet Panels

18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry

Late 18th Century Silk Turkish Sivas Rug 9'10'' x 14'0''

$28,800Sale Price|61% Off

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''.

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Antique Late 18th Century Turkish More Carpets

Materials

Silk

18th Century Silk & Silver Thread Brocade Panel or “Tapis de Table”

$1,800

18th Century Silk & Silver Thread Brocade Panel or “Tapis de Table”

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th Century Silk & Silver Thread Brocade Panel or “Tapis de Table” Fine Crimson red silk with elaborate Baroque colored flowered lamé décor of dense silver brocading .

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silver

18th Century Silk Metallic Woven Pillow in Blush and Silver

$1,800

18th Century Silk Metallic Woven Pillow in Blush and Silver

Located in Los Angeles, US

This refined 18th century silk and metallic brocade pillow embodies the delicate elegance of the Louis XVI aesthetic.

Category

Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Ancient 17th-18th Century Silk Hand Woven Tapestry, 300-400 Years Old Must See

$1,639

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 stitched tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece, I'm sure there is s...

Category

Antique 17th Century Danish Dutch Colonial Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Scale Continental 18th Century Silk Embrodered Wall Panel

$78,500

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 and silver thread embroidery of Royal themes with a central crown above a convex s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

$8,198

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 armorial device, all in coloured silks and with metal thread borders.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Chinese 18th century silk velvet chair cover mounted on board

$2,726

Chinese 18th century silk velvet chair cover mounted on board

Located in London, GB

18th Century Chinese chair cover of russet silk velvet for the chair back.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

$750

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

$750

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.

Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Exquisite Pair of Decorative Pillows

$2,800 / item

Exquisite Pair of Decorative Pillows

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of exquisite pillows made of Chinese 18th century silk embroidered floral pattern fragments in soft gold color and antique tassels fringes and ribbons.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

$785

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good condition considering its age, has some minor loss to the tooled leather.

Category

Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

$9,500

18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A silk embroidery panel featuring a central fountain vignette beneath a crown motif surrounded by brightly colored scrolling foliage populated with birds, including a couple exotics ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Wall Panel of Hand Painted Asian Silk

$10,800

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 exotic flowers amidst birds and butterflies.

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Ancient Southern Italian Silk Embroidery, Lace, 18th Century, Framed

$550

Ancient Southern Italian Silk Embroidery, Lace, 18th Century, Framed

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Southern Italian embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cotton. Good conditions. ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

18th Century French Embroidered Silk & Metallic Thread Cope

$975

18th Century French Embroidered Silk & Metallic Thread Cope

Located in Rochester, NY

18th century French cope / liturgical vestment cape - embroidered silk / metallic gold thread / linen.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Framed Italian Silk Embroidery Doily in Good Condition

$550

18th Century Framed Italian Silk Embroidery Doily in Good Condition

Located in Roma, IT

Italian embroidery is an original composition realized by Italian artisan in the 18th century. Very precious doily realized in lace and silk.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

18th Century Italian Hand-Woven Embroidered Silk & Metallic Panel

$2,000

18th Century Italian Hand-Woven Embroidered Silk & Metallic Panel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This antique Italian embroidered panel is a finely handwoven work in wool, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and decorative richness. Likely dating from the 18th century, the vert...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Gilded Silk Fan with Embroidery, 18th Century Italian Antique

$516

Gilded Silk Fan with Embroidery, 18th Century Italian Antique

Located in Roma, IT

Traditional Italian fan is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the half of the 18th century. The fan is realized completely in gilded silk, decorated gilded wood an...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silk, Wood

Late 18th Century Castello Branco Silk Wall Hanging

$6,149

Late 18th Century Castello Branco Silk Wall Hanging

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful Late 18th Century Castello Branco Baroque silk wall hanging.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box

$2,866

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box

Located in Brecht, BE

18th century painted silk jewelry box. Pure poetry.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silk

Framed Continental Silk work "Noli Me Tangere" Stumpwork Panel, 18th Century

$4,800

Framed Continental Silk work "Noli Me Tangere" Stumpwork Panel, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The piece appears to be Continental European possibly Italian, likely 18th century or earlier, and was probably worked by an old master.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood, Paint

Imperial Five-Clawed Dragon Chinese Textile 'Silk & Metal', 18th Century

$6,880

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

$30,000

Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel

Located in New York, NY

Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6'' Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century

$2,500 / set

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Greek Pair Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 0'11" L x 0'6" W Origin: Greece Period: 18th Century (2nd Half)

Category

Antique 18th Century Greek Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel

$1,450

18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel

Located in Rochester, NY

Exceptionally fine 18th century Italian silk and silver metallic thread lampas brocade panel with nicely aged color.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, 1869

$275

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

The page is divided into fifteen different textile swatches, each capturing the distinctive color palettes and motifs popular in 18th-century silk weaving and printed cottons. Centra...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Louis XIII Style Arm Chair in Taupe Silk

$4,250

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. All items offered are antique, vintage, or...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Silk

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers

$7,500

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 locks. Would be great in any room - the size and character of this piece would wor...

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Rare 18th Century Wool and Silk Tapestry by Leyniers

$34,161

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 283cm Beautifully executed and vibrantly coloured, this large tapestry was made ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Classical Greek Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Antique Silk Embroidery Azerbaijani Sky-Blue Background Textile, 18th Century

$8,026

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 47CM in size.

Category

Antique 18th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Silk Scroll Painting by Matsumura Keibun, 18th Century

$1,200

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 (1779-1843). The younger half-brother to Matsumura Goshun, founder of the Shijo schoo...

Category

Antique 1790s Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Parchment Paper

Exquisite antique 18th century Venetian 100% Silk Fabric

$2,230

Exquisite antique 18th century Venetian 100% Silk Fabric

Located in Doha, QA

The purpose of it in the 18th century could have been different but it seems that later on it has been made into a tablecloth.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask

$21,500

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask

Located in Savannah, GA

American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk dam...

Category

Antique 1780s American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric

$5,228Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Sacred Art - Infant Jesus - 18th Century

$344Sale Price|50% Off

Sacred Art - Infant Jesus - 18th Century

Located in Porto, PT

Sacred Art - Infant Jesus - 18th Century. Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century; in polychrome terracotta; silk cushion embroidered with gold thread.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

$3,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 silk embroideries on a cream silk ground picture idyllic pastoral scenes.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Tudor Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Thread, Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk Textile Panel, Gilt Threads, Europe

$1,500

18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk Textile Panel, Gilt Threads, Europe

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover a rare and exquisite piece of European artistry with this Exceptional 18th Century Hand-Embroidered Silk and Gilt Thread Textile Panel.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Gold

Large 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry

$19,677

Large 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb early 18th Century French verdure tapestry. Very finely stitched and in beautiful muted tones. In good condition for the age with minor repairs and restoration. With a late...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Silk

Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Silk Embroidery Panel, 17th–18th Century

$4,800

Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Silk Embroidery Panel, 17th–18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and richly ornamented antique silk embroidered textile, likely of Italian origin, dating to the late 17th to early 18th century, originally created for ecclesia...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Fragment of an 18th-century Aubusson Tapestry

$14,990

Fragment of an 18th-century Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 88"w x 120.5"h Material: Wool and Silk 18th century VNT1708

Category

Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Italian Textile, 18th Century

$4,472

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, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Silk

2nd Half of the 18th Century Scroll Painting on Silk by Maruyama Okyo

$1,500

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings

Materials

Silk, Paint

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

$5,400Sale Price|20% Off

CYBERDEAL, Antique Aubusson Verdure Bird Tapestry Wool & Silk 2x6 18Th Century

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual Size: 2' x 5'5" Metric Size: 61 cm x 165 cm Design: Verdure with Birds Specifics: 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, c.1750 Pattern: Verdure / Pas...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century Uzbek Silk Pillow with Metallic Threads and Embroidery

$980

18th Century Uzbek Silk Pillow with Metallic Threads and Embroidery

Located in Wainscott, NY

Origin: Uzbekistan Date: 18th century Materials: Metallic threads, silk, glass beads, naturally dyed cotton, velvet back Condition: Minor wear consistent with age and use; some gentl...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Uzbek Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Wonderful fine 18th century Aubusson tapestry «Animals»

$4,070

Wonderful fine 18th century Aubusson tapestry «Animals»

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Authentic antique Aubusson tapestry from the 18th century, depicting a scene inspired by La Fontaine’s Fables. The composition features woodland animals within an elegant pastoral se...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «THE SWING »

$7,797

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «THE SWING »

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the timeless elegance of this 18th century French Aubusson fragment tapestry featuring a captivating design A charming antique Aubusson tapestry dating from the 18th century...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

White Castle Bedspread - 18th Century

$8,600

White Castle Bedspread - 18th Century

Located in Porto, PT

White Castle Bedspread - 18th Century. Portuguese, 18th century; linen embroidered with silk trim.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Textile

Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry

$18,000

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 workshop.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Silk

18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric

$4,494Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric

Located in Madrid, ES

An 18th century Spanish "quintuple" or five-seat chair back sofa with hand-carved walnut wood furniture and original red silk fabric upholstery.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Sofas

Materials

Silk, Walnut

18th C. Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk 49cmx38cm Fine Tree Design 1X2

$4,500Sale Price|20% Off

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 stylized trees and ornate scrollwork.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Beautiful antique fine 18th century french needlepoint tapestry

$2,752

Beautiful antique fine 18th century french needlepoint tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elegant 18th-century French petit point tapestry, beautifully hand-stitched with fine detail and rich colors.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Medieval Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

18th C, American School "Woman, Dog and Basket of Geese" Watercolor on Silk

$2,400

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 on Silk housed in original giltwood frame.

Category

Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood, Paint

Asprey, London - Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Tray c.1930

$1,024

Asprey, London - Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Tray c.1930

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Bath, GB

Spanning over 240 years, the company transformed from a modest 18th-century silk workshop into a world-famous purveyor of fine jewelry, silver, leather goods, and bespoke items.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century

$6,536

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Rustic Tapestry w/ Villagers Rejoicing

$97,495Sale Price|39% Off

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, featuring a rustic scene in the manner of David Teniers II, in which several villager...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Rustic Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century French or Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Panel

$1,850

18th Century French or Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Panel

Located in Bradenton, FL

Elegant 18th / 19th century hand-painted French or Italian Chinoiserie panel. Panel features colorful branches filled with exotic birds, flowers, butterflies, and Asian characters an...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century

$5,848 / set

Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of carved wood Swedish stools, 18th century Upholstered in Rubelli silk.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Stools

Materials

Silk, Wood

18th Century Museum Silk Turkish Hereke Prayer Rug 122x158 cm c.1700

$5,725

18th Century Museum Silk Turkish Hereke Prayer Rug 122x158 cm c.1700

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 18th-century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug features an elegant architectural mihrab design framed by refined floral borders.

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Exceptional extra wide 18th century French Aubusson tapestry "village festival"

$40,821

Exceptional extra wide 18th century French Aubusson tapestry "village festival"

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exceptional 18th-Century French Aubusson Tapestry in Wool and Silk A beautiful and evocative 18th-century Aubusson tapestry, woven in wool and silk, depicting an elegant pastoral sc...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «rest in the forest»

$9,173

Nice 18th century Aubusson tapestry «rest in the forest»

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 18th-century french Aubusson fragment tapestry depicting an elegant scene of two people rest set in the heart of a wooded. The color palette, dominated by shades of blue, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Recent Sales

18th Century Silk Damask Pillows PAIR

Unavailable

H 12 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Silk Damask Pillows PAIR

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A Pair Handmade Bespoke Pillows 18th Century Silk Damask featuring Regal Crowns (Italian or Spanish) Edged with 18th century silk tassel trim together with 18th century gold metal...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Mens 18th Century Silk Embroidered Waistcoat

Unavailable

Mens 18th Century Silk Embroidered Waistcoat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mens 18th century silk embroidered waistcoat. Ivory silk front with delicate floral embroidery.

Category

18th Century Shirt Waists

Late 18th Century Silk Work Portrait of a Lady

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Late 18th Century Silk Work Portrait of a Lady

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare late 18th century silk work portrait of a young lady.

Category

Antique 1780s English Prints

18th Century Silk Tapestry Pillow

Unavailable

H 12 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

18th Century Silk Tapestry Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet pillow with beautiful French tapestry piece framed with French gallon. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down

18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire

Unavailable

H 90 in W 22 in D 1 in

18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A long panel of Antique Silk French Empire and dating from 18th century Beautiful, hard to find Dark Olive Green colourway Antique gently time worn condition with general signs ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

18th Century Silk on Silk Portuguese Colcha

Unavailable

H 70 in W 41 in

18th Century Silk on Silk Portuguese Colcha

Located in New York, NY

18th C Portuguese Colcha from Castello Branco. Dyed silk thread on silk. Restored and conserved by the Textile Conservancy Workshop. Pressure mounted and framed. Condition report ava...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Quilts and Blankets

Large 18th Century Silk Couched Needlework Picture

Unavailable

H 46 in W 35 in D 2 in

Large 18th Century Silk Couched Needlework Picture

Located in London, GB

The foliate strap-work decoration finely worked in colored silk threads on a cream colored silk ground retaining wonderfully bright colors. Presented in a painted bespoke wooden ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR

Unavailable

H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in

18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A pair of antique Altar Frontals Dating from 18th Century Gold silk ground brocaded with a Crown above Eight Point Stars , Cross, and stylized Pomegranates Lined in crimson silk ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Rare and Charming Set of Six 18th Century Silk Applique and Gouache Pictures

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 11.75 in D 1 in

Rare and Charming Set of Six 18th Century Silk Applique and Gouache Pictures

Located in London, GB

Showing various figures including a bibulous soldier, a huntsman with his pointer, an 18th century dandy, etc. executed in silk and other textile applique on gouache painted grounds ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Framed Embroidery

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 17.5 in

Framed Embroidery

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Silk Embroidery of Saint Madeline in Original 18th Century Frame

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Art

18th Century Ottoman Document / Book Bag

Unavailable

H 21 in W 17 in D 1 in

18th Century Ottoman Document / Book Bag

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Truly exquisite antique Ottoman Book / Document Bag Dating from 18th century The Dark Crimson silk ground Decorated on both sides with the most wonderful gold and silver wirework ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Islamic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Gilt Armchair upholstered in blue silk damask

Unavailable

H 36 in W 30 in D 26 in

18th Century Gilt Armchair upholstered in blue silk damask

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

This chair retains it's original gilt surface and is upholstered in 18th century silk damask and nailed according to the original patterning marks left on the beechwood frame (photog...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Louis XVI Period Needlepoint Carpet

Unavailable

H 94.49 in W 141.74 in D 0.4 in

Louis XVI Period Needlepoint Carpet

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant needlepoint carpet France, Louis XIV period (Late 17th - early 18th century) Silk and wool. On a black background, typical Louis XIV design made of interlacing and garla...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow

By Soft Baroque

Located in Canterbury, GB

The needlework is exquisite and considering the immense age, very well preserved Laid over 18th Century silk velvet together with 18th century silk brocaded with large pomegranates.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

The needlework is exquisite and considering the immense age, very well preserved Laid over 18th Century silk velvet together with 18th century silk brocaded with large pomegranates.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Hanging

Unavailable

H 132 in W 63 in D 1 in

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Rare and exquisite Castelo Branco Embroidered Panel Portuguese and dating from 18th century Silk embroidery upon a natural linen ground, loosely backed with hand loomed cotton.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Romantic Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Rare 18th Century Tibetan Silk Shawl

Unavailable

H 67.25 in W 56.5 in D 0.5 in

Rare 18th Century Tibetan Silk Shawl

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare 18th Century Gyaluche Zen, silk shawl worn by the high minister of Lhasa, Tibet during the monlam festival, ex collection of Minister Surkhang.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Textiles

Materials

Silk

18th century Italian Silk Hanging

Unavailable

H 92 in W 68 in

18th century Italian Silk Hanging

Located in Sausalito, CA

18th century Italian blue silk moire bed hanging with red and yellow silk applique design of interlaced strapwork and scrolls with floral motifs, with red silk knotted fringe on thre...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art

Fine 18th Century Framed Chinese Silk Sleeve Embroidered with Cranes, Clouds and

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

Fine 18th Century Framed Chinese Silk Sleeve Embroidered with Cranes, Clouds and

Located in Heathfield, GB

A large framed Chinese silk court robe sleeve, probably 18th century, beautifully embroidered with a repeating pattern of flying cranes, clouds and flowers in green, white, gold, ora...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

18th-19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery of a Flying Phoenix

Unavailable

H 20.6 in W 35.4 in D 0.7 in

18th-19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery of a Flying Phoenix

Located in Raalte, NL

Originating from the 18th or 19th century. The measurements are, Depth 2 cm/ 0.7 inch.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Silk Metalic Pillow circa 18th Century 1597p

Unavailable

H 14 in W 21 in D 6 in

Silk Metalic Pillow circa 18th Century 1597p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silk metalic pillow circa 18th century 1597p.

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Pillows and Throws

Silk Metalic Pillow circa 18th Century 1597p

Unavailable

H 14 in W 21 in D 6 in

Silk Metalic Pillow circa 18th Century 1597p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silk metalic pillow circa 18th century 1597p.

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 26.5 in

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

Located in New York, NY

"Bizarre" Silk Fragment, France, early 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Quilts and Blankets

18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel

Unavailable

H 53.15 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in

18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

French 18th century walnut reclining armchair upholstered in antique fabric with an 18th century velvet panel with metal thread silk couching.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR

Unavailable

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

– A garment as rare as a verse by Watteau—a poetic relic of Chanel mythology where pastel light meets architectural precision, and the spirit of Versailles breathes once more through...

Category

2010s Jackets

18th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Costume Panel

Unavailable

H 17 in W 17 in D 1 in

18th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Costume Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Costume (tunic) Panel Venetian and dating from last quarter of the 18th century Circa 1770 The quality of Cisele silk velvet fabric could indicate a possible use for male...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Stumpwork & Silk Embroidery of Baby Moses

Unavailable

H 18.1 in W 23 in D 1 in

18th Century Stumpwork & Silk Embroidery of Baby Moses

Located in Franklin, TN

An original 18th-century mixed media piece titled "Saving of Moses from the Water."

Category

Antique 18th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet pillow with a beautiful tapestry piece framed with gold French gallon. This pillow has a down fill.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

18th Century Lampas Silk Floral Embroidery Free Mason Almighty Eye Framed France

Unavailable

H 30.91 in W 26.97 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Lampas Silk Floral Embroidery Free Mason Almighty Eye Framed France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Immerse yourself in the elegance and mystery of this 18th-century French lampas silk artwork, featuring a beautifully embroidered Freemason Almighty Eye, encircled by intricate roses...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Silk

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Ribbon

Unavailable

H 11 in W 17 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Ribbon

Located in Houston, TX

This is a new custom pillow with an antique piece of tapestry framed with antique French gold ribbon and gorgeous Schumacher velvet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

18th Century Catholic pair of French Lyon Silk Maniples Gold Braid France

Unavailable

H 21.07 in W 7.29 in D 0.4 in

18th Century Catholic pair of French Lyon Silk Maniples Gold Braid France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing an exquisite 18th Century pair of French Lyon Silk Maniples adorned with Gold Braid from France.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Gold

18th Century Japanese Fan

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 6.5 in

18th Century Japanese Fan

Located in New York, NY

18th century Japanese Fan shaped fabric fragment

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Textiles

Materials

Silk

18th Century Flemish Silk and Wool Tapestry of Pysche and the Sleeping Cupid

Unavailable

H 113.39 in W 101.97 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Flemish Silk and Wool Tapestry of Pysche and the Sleeping Cupid

Located in London, GB

Probably Audenarde from the early 18th century. The red cloak of psyche is particularly striking, as well as the composition of the piece.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wool

Antique Ottoman Silk Embroidery 18th Century

Unavailable

W 38.19 in

Antique Ottoman Silk Embroidery 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Ottoman silk embroidery size 97 x 90cm 18th century co579 The art of ottoman embroideries that using silk into the Islamic and central Asia production.

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Antique Renaissance Metallic Embroidered Panel circa 1600 Now A Pillow

Unavailable

H 19 in W 19 in D 7 in

Antique Renaissance Metallic Embroidered Panel circa 1600 Now A Pillow

By Soft Baroque

Located in Canterbury, GB

The needlework is exquisite and considering the immense age, very well preserved Laid over 18th Century silk damask finished with 18th century metallic braid and tassel trim Backed ...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

A CHASUBLE. ITALIAN, 18th CENTURY

Unavailable

W 44 in

A CHASUBLE. ITALIAN, 18th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

OF TYPICAL FORM, WOVEN WITH GOLD TONE SILK THREAD IN A DESIGN OF URNS WITH WHEAT STALKS, LEAVES AND FLOWERS ON A CRIMSON SILK BACKGROUND, APPLIED WITH GILT-METAL THREAD BORDERS AND S...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Materials

Silk

Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 118 in W 78 in D 0.3 in

Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Authentic Aubusson tapestry Dianne Chasseresse 18th century Wool and silk Slightly restored Lined and dry cleaned by professional tapestry restorer

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century Verdure Tapestry with Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 13 in W 16 in D 5 in

18th Century Verdure Tapestry with Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet jewel-toned pillow with verdure tapestry piece framed by French gallon. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

Aubusson Antique Tapestry, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 110.24 in W 163 in D 0.4 in

Aubusson Antique Tapestry, 18th Century

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Paris, FR

Silk and wool Royal manufacture City Felletin.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover

Unavailable

H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in

Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A rare and exquisite Venetian Silk Lampas Cover in the most glorious colourway of opulent shimmering Green and Gold Changes colour depending on position and light Dating from circ...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Brussels Tapestry, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 94 in W 75 in D 0.3 in

Brussels Tapestry, 18th Century

By David Teniers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

From a carton of Teniers. 18th century. Wool and silk. Lined and dry cleaned by professional tapestry restorer

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wool

18th Century French Needlework Pillow

Unavailable

H 19 in W 18 in D 10 in

18th Century French Needlework Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Front. 18th Century French Petit point Panel A romantic pastoral scene worked in silks Finished with late 18th century french silk Passementerie fringe ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 16 in D 4 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet lumbar pillow with beautiful tapestry piece framed with French galon. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Straw Marquetry Panels

Unavailable

H 19 in W 13.5 in

18th Century Straw Marquetry Panels

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare pair of 18th century Tableaux Habilles incorporating hand colored silk panels, watercolor and straw marquetry and depicting chinoiserie scenes after Boucher, circa 1785.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Materials

Paper, Straw, Silk, Pencil, Watercolor

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 16 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet lumbar pillow with beautiful tapestry piece framed with French galon. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Silk Crests as Pillows

Unavailable

H 23 in W 23 in

A Noble Pair of 18th Century Embroidered Silk Crests as Pillows

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each square form with royal red silk background and golden silk border; centering a crest of red and yellow with accents of blue, green and white; finished with long silk tassel pass...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Antique Pair of Metallic Silk Pillow, circa 18th Century, 1589p - 1590p

Unavailable

H 17 in W 23 in D 6 in

Antique Pair of Metallic Silk Pillow, circa 18th Century, 1589p - 1590p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique pair of metallic silk pillow, circa 18th century, 1589p - 1590p.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Other Pillows and Throws

Flemish 18th Century Verdure Tapestry

Unavailable

H 79.5 in W 32.5 in D 1 in

Flemish 18th Century Verdure Tapestry

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A scenic landscape tapestry featuring a distant castle amid boldly depicted trees and foliage, with a bird in the foreground. The original borders encircle the scene. Rustic and char...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wool

Pair of Silk Damask Scalloped Edged Pelmets French 18th century

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 74.81 in D 0.04 in

Pair of Silk Damask Scalloped Edged Pelmets French 18th century

Located in London, GB

Pair of 18th century French silk damask pelmets of two different lengths.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen, Silk

18th Century Tapestry

Unavailable

H 82 in W 56 in

18th Century Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful wool and silk tapestry fragment with new border, depicting figures under a tree and architectural features.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Unavailable

H 240 in W 160 in

18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare and unique oversize french tapestry. depicting a wooded landscape with various birds.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th century French Aubusson Verdure tapestry

Unavailable

H 240 in W 168 in

18th century French Aubusson Verdure tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely rare and unique oversize french tapestry. depicting a wooded landscape with various birds.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2

Unavailable

W 54 in L 74 in

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 Turkish textile artistry.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Green Velvet

Unavailable

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Green Velvet

Located in Houston, TX

Wear consistent with age and use. This is a new pillow using an antique tapestry piece framed with French gold gallon and gorgeous Schumacher silk velvet. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Down

18th Century Spanish Lit De Repos

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 37.01 in D 27.17 in

18th Century Spanish Lit De Repos

Located in Madrid, ES

Two piece composed day bed, one of it with a lateral armrest. With a wood painted stencilled frieze with floral motives. Covered in a capitone pink silk. Armrest piece H. 66cm D....

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Silk

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Located in Canterbury, GB

Bespoke, hand made pillow Early 18th Century Coat of Arms panel. Dark burgundy silk velvet embroidered with gold and silver metal threads Finished 18th century gold metallic ta...

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Portuguese Silk Embroidered Coverlet

Unavailable

H 99 in W 63.5 in D 0.07 in

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Portuguese Silk Embroidered Coverlet

Located in Sausalito, CA

Origin: Portugal, Castelo Branco, Beira Baixa Region; Material: apple green silk ground with poly chrome silk embroidery in large floral patterns, circa late 18th- early 19th centur...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 15 in W 16 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Antique Magenta silk velvet. Appliqued 18th Century Embroidered Coat of Arms.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Embroidered Wall Hanging Tapestry, Early 18th Century

Unavailable

H 135 in W 69 in D 0.25 in

Embroidered Wall Hanging Tapestry, Early 18th Century

Located in Portland, ME

Sumptuous and monumental in size, this wall hanging was made in France in the first half of the 18th century and, judging by its height, most likely commissioned by the royal court.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Antique French Indigo Flamme Linen Pelmet with Silk Reverse

Unavailable

H 30 in W 47 in D 0.1 in

18th Century Antique French Indigo Flamme Linen Pelmet with Silk Reverse

Located in London, GB

A small late 18th century French linen Ikat pelmet with a silk reverse.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pair of Venezianina Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 24 in W 24 in D 5 in

Pair of Venezianina Patterned Fortuny Textile Pillows

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Fortuny Textile Pillows in Coral and Ivory Beautiful pair of custom pillows crafted from Fortuny textile in a warm coral ground with an intricate ivory floral and scrolling ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Down

Vintage Indian Silk Decorative Lumbar Pillow with Zardozi Metallic Embroidery

$650

H 14 in W 25 in D 7 in

Vintage Indian Silk Decorative Lumbar Pillow with Zardozi Metallic Embroidery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Indian Silk Decorative Lumbar Pillow with Zardozi Metallic Embroidery and Beadwork, 14 x 25 in. An exquisite Indian decorative lumbar pillow featuring elaborate hand-embroide...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"

$18,000

H 95 in W 69 in D 0.2 in

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Silk Dupioni Throw Pillow Mauve

$198 / item

H 22 in W 22 in D 6 in

Silk Dupioni Throw Pillow Mauve

By Michele Varian

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A luxury handmade decorative throw pillow made of natural silk dupioni great for using color to brighten up a contemporary living room, bedroom or lounge. Silk dupioni is a high qual...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

16th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Hand-Woven, Antique, Vibrant

$18,000

H 110 in W 115 in D 1 in

16th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Hand-Woven, Antique, Vibrant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 16th century Aubusson (French) tapestry is remarkably still vibrant and in wonderful antique condition. Its original border is completely intact and designed with florals, folia...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Medieval Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Antique French Tapestry Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 188cmx226cm c.1920

$9,084Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.98 in W 74.02 in D 0.3 in

Antique French Tapestry Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 188cmx226cm c.1920

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scene of people among a fountain, showcasing elegant composition and rich coloration, dating to circa 1920. Beautiful colorway, and ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry with the Liberal Arts & Areas of Knowledge

$24,995

H 157 in W 108 in D 0.05 in

Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry with the Liberal Arts & Areas of Knowledge

Located in New York, NY

Antique 17th century Flemish tapestry with the Liberal Arts & Areas of Knowledge An antique 17th century Flemish genre tapestry panel, size 13'1 H x 9'0 W, depicting the Liber...

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

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Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

$5,380Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 37 in D 0.25 in

Antique Flemish Tapestry 91cm×122cm Musical 3x4 Decorative Panel Tapestry c.1650

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 17th-century Flemish tapestry depicts a seated musical figure surrounded by scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and a richly detailed border. The wool and silk weave sti...

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Hand Woven Belgian Tapestry, Circa 1850

$5,800

H 73 in W 105 in D 1 in

Hand Woven Belgian Tapestry, Circa 1850

Located in Sarasota, FL

Hand woven tapestry, depicts a jungle scene with lavish foliage, a big cat and colorful birds, framed with a rich floral border. In excellent condition, has been stored in a box. Mad...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Rococo Tapestries

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Fabric

Large Antique Flemish Tapestry Antique Tapestry Verdure Wool & Silk Circa 1870

$7,635

H 103.94 in W 85.04 in D 0.3 in

Large Antique Flemish Tapestry Antique Tapestry Verdure Wool & Silk Circa 1870

Located in New York, NY

A very fine authentic mid-1800s Flemish tapestry woven in wool and silk, depicting a detailed hunting scene with a lady and attendant holding falcons set within an expansive forest l...

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Antique 1850s Belgian Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

17th Century Ivory Antique Belgian Tapestry

$96,500

H 0.25 in W 120 in D 152 in

17th Century Ivory Antique Belgian Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1650 Belgian hand-woven wool tapestry, in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Rewoven. Overall Good Condition. Antique Biblical tapestry Subject: Scene from a life...

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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Other Tapestries

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Wool

Impressive 17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry

$50,000

H 113 in W 164 in D 0.01 in

Impressive 17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry

Located in Bradenton, FL

An impressive mid-17th century finely woven Flemish historical tapestry depicting a scene from the History of Alexander the Great, likely ‘Alexander Offered a Crown,’ woven in wool a...

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries

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Tapestry

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$38,000

W 148 in L 222 in

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional and striking late 19th century Turkish Oushak rug with a quiet pattern with a simple floral medallion living amidst a solid cream colored field, and surrounded by an w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Large Mid-17th Century French Aubusson Historical Tapestry

$175,000

H 166 in W 110 in D 1 in

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Located in New York, NY

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$27,995Sale Price|41% Off

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Located in New York, NY

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Antique Late 17th Century European Rustic Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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$475

H 18.9 in W 46.07 in D 0.12 in

Antique Pillow Case Made from an Early 20th C. Silk Brocade

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.

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Early 20th Century Italian Pillows and Throws

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Silk

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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.

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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 kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.