Skip to main content

18th Century Spanish Desk

to
10
173
33
205
1
38
4
2
1
198
6
1
1
1
176
108
74
62
20
181
177
6
5
3
206
206
206
1
1
Sort By
18th Century Spanish Work Table/Desk
18th Century Spanish Work Table/Desk

18th Century Spanish Work Table/Desk

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a lovely example of an 18th Century Spanish walnut table with unique lyre leg base.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th C. Rustic Spanish Table or Small Desk
18th C. Rustic Spanish Table or Small Desk

18th C. Rustic Spanish Table or Small Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish wood occasional table or smaller-sized desk from the 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Bureau Desk Walnut Wood
18th Century Spanish Bureau Desk Walnut Wood

18th Century Spanish Bureau Desk Walnut Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

This is a beautiful Spanish desk from the 18th century, Carlos III era.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Spanish Door Made Custom Desk or Table with Iron Trestle Legs
18th Century Spanish Door Made Custom Desk or Table with Iron Trestle Legs

18th Century Spanish Door Made Custom Desk or Table with Iron Trestle Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The table top comes apart from it's base, allowing for ease of transport and moving. This 18th century Spanish door top custom table is a great size to be used as a desk or smaller d...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish, late Baroque, 18th Century Desk or Writing Table or console table
Spanish, late Baroque, 18th Century Desk or Writing Table or console table

Spanish, late Baroque, 18th Century Desk or Writing Table or console table

Located in Troy, NY

Rustic, Spanish late Baroque Writing Table, made of Chestnut, with a wonderful deep warm patina and restrained decoration to the front drawer panels. The table, with a one-plank top,...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid
18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid

18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Table Desk, Two Drawers, Rustic Wood, Solid

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautifully conserved Spanish writing table with mixtilinear “pata de lira” (lyre-shaped legs) displaying zig-zagging curves and undulations, in the Baroque style that became popul...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Writing Table Desk with Drawers
18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Writing Table Desk with Drawers

18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Writing Table Desk with Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Spain circa 1760, this impressive antique writing table showcases the strength and refined craftsmanship characteristic of the Louis XIII period. The rectangular table sta...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Madrid, ES

Talavera Inkwell, 18th century. Glazed pottery Talavera ceramic inkwell, decorated with cobalt blue enamel on a white tin slip with restorations" Size: 16 x 16 x 7 cms.    

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century
Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk with Bone and Iron Mounts. Features a wooden foundation with wrought iron-mounted hinges and a hand-cut plate. Skeleton Key is included. The piece...

Category

Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher
Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher

Late 18th Century Spanish Walnut Table with Carved Drawer Fronts, Iron Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Spanish Baroque style table dates to the late 18th century and is crafted in solid walnut, combining restrained architectural form with bold, vernacular detailing. The rectangul...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer
18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer

18th C. Spanish Nicely-Carved Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish carved-wood occasional table with drawer from the 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron
18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Turned Legs, Wrought Iron

Located in Madrid, ES

The tabletop of this 18th century Spanish table is one single wide plank, which over the years has warped slightly, adding an attractive twist to the surface and creating a piece of ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790

Located in London, GB

A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde wood and ebony. Featuring forged iron hardware to the single large drawer, with worki...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th c. Walnut Refectory Table
18th c. Walnut Refectory Table

18th c. Walnut Refectory Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Harp Leg Walnut Table

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table
Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table

Located in Leesburg, VA

Baroque Wood and Iron Spanish Folding Traveling Table Anonymous Spain; 18th century Wood, iron Approximate size: 27 (h) x 38 (w) x 19.5 (d) in. An 18th-century Spanish folding tab...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Table for Spanish Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Wrought Iron, Spain, 18th Century
Table for Spanish Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Wrought Iron, Spain, 18th Century

Table for Spanish Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Wrought Iron, Spain, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Table for an Spanish writting desk (bargueño) with "Saint Anthony" legs. Although the curves of the guarantors and the discs may recall examples of the Baroque, the simple geometri...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher

19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher match in the button top. The top has a beautiful grain and patina

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish table, 18th century bobbin
Spanish table, 18th century bobbin

Spanish table, 18th century bobbin

Located in MILL, NL

Spanish table, 18th century bobbin Spanish console table/writing desk.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish table, 18th century antique
Spanish table, 18th century antique

Spanish table, 18th century antique

Located in MILL, NL

Spanish table, 18th century Very beautiful Spanish console table/desk.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk
Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding 18th century Reflectoire table or desk from the Catalan region of Spain.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful rustic desk or sidetable was made in Northern Spain around 1760. The top is made from one ! solid plank of chestnut that is 1,18 inch thick. It is joined to the base w...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Table for Spanish Desk, Pine and Beech Tree Wood, Iron, 18th Century
Table for Spanish Desk, Pine and Beech Tree Wood, Iron, 18th Century

Table for Spanish Desk, Pine and Beech Tree Wood, Iron, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bargueñera table with spiral leg. Pine and beech wood, iron. Century XVIII. Rectangular board table made of pine wood and turned beech wood legs in the shape of spiral columns, whi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Other, Iron

18th Century French desk
18th Century French desk

18th Century French desk

Located in Nashville, TN

This is an amazing Late 18th Century pine Work Table crafted with hornbeam wood, known for its hardiness and durability. It is a three plank top with large quarter sawn legs and stre...

Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Tables

Materials

Pine

1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes
1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes

1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes

Located in Marbella, ES

Impressive antique secretary of Chinese style, with a vibrant red lacquer finish and richly ornamental gold details. Its structure with curved and robust lines gives it a unique char...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

Located in Madrid, ES

This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron
NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

NAVAL CANNON 18th Century Miniature Desk Accessory In Wood And Iron

Located in Miami, FL

A miniature naval cannon from the 18th century. This is a beautiful and very handsome model of a 18th century naval cannon. The cannon represents a model of the artillery pieces use...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Spanish Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk
18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk

18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved Spanish walnut desk with three drawers, barley twist legs, and a center scrolled metal cross stretcher, circa 18th century.  

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A magnificent 17th Century Spanish Baroque period chestnut desk with a rectangular single board top over a chip carved apron fitted with two short drawers. Raised on scroll shaped le...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Fine 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk
A Fine 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk

A Fine 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Chestnut Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine late 17th / early 18th century Spanish baroque period chestnut desk with a single plank top over three heavily carved drawers and lyre legs connected by a stretcher base.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Fine Spanish Walnut Desk
Fine Spanish Walnut Desk

Fine Spanish Walnut Desk

Unavailable|$46,430

Fine Spanish Walnut Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine Spanish walnut desk, the rectangular top above three short carved drawers with wooden knobs raised on plain legs joined by an H-stretcher.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Writing Desk
17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Writing Desk

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Writing Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning late 17th century Spanish Baroque period walnut writing desk with a single board walnut top over two inlaid drawers and splayed legs connected by a wrought iron stretcher....

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish walnut desk
Spanish walnut desk

Spanish walnut desk

Unavailable|$12,500

Spanish walnut desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular top above a single frieze drawer applied with iron pull, raised on splayed square fluted A-forn end standards united to the underside of the top by slender elongated ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish Five Drawer Desk
Spanish Five Drawer Desk

Spanish Five Drawer Desk

Unavailable|$17,500

Spanish Five Drawer Desk

Located in New York, NY

Spanish Desk with Five Drawers 18th Century, 88"L x 32"W x 32"H

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Knee-hole Desk / Table
Rare 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Knee-hole Desk / Table

Rare 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Knee-hole Desk / Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning 17th century Spanish chestnut knee-hole desk with massive single plank chestnut top over two large carved drawers, carved legs and trestle base. Huge square head nails wit...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Spanish Colonial Fruitwood Bargueno
18th Century Spanish Colonial Fruitwood Bargueno

18th Century Spanish Colonial Fruitwood Bargueno

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning 18th century Spanish colonial fruitwood bargueno with elaborate chip carved interior, abalone inlaid drawer pulls and beautiful colonial iron lock-plate and hasp. Circa 17...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Abalone, Fruitwood

18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk
18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk

18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-18th Century. Spanish bold scale walnut table. This table or desk features five working carved drawers (three at front, two in back) with turning wood work on legs and end suppo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Superb Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Walnut Table
Superb Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Walnut Table

Superb Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Walnut Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 18th century Spanish Baroque walnut table (circa 1720) with thick rectangular top over four geometrically carved drawers resting on slightly splayed lags connected by shaped si...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s
18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s

18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

This table is from Spain It was used to written It was made in 1700 it is walnut It is restored.   

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

SPANISH BAROQUE PERIOD FADED CHESTNUT TABLE/DESK

SPANISH BAROQUE PERIOD FADED CHESTNUT TABLE/DESK

Located in San Francisco, CA

the single plank top over an apron with a deep carved geometric frieze; the front side converted to a kneehole framed by two large drawers; raised on tapering square columnar legs; j...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks

Materials

Chestnut

Late 18th Century Spanish Pine and Walnut Seven-Drawer “Vargueño”
Late 18th Century Spanish Pine and Walnut Seven-Drawer “Vargueño”

Late 18th Century Spanish Pine and Walnut Seven-Drawer “Vargueño”

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A stunning painted and inlaid seven-drawer tabletop “vargueño” from the province of Huesca in the Spanish Pyrenees. Framed in Pyrenees pine, and with walnut panels inlaid with bo...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Rustic More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut, Pine

A Magnificent Early 17th century Spanish Table
A Magnificent Early 17th century Spanish Table

A Magnificent Early 17th century Spanish Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The plank top over three drawers each carved and having the original working locks behind incised drop pulls in iron, over supports joined by iron fiadores
Provenance: Loire F...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Chestnut

Spanish Writing Table
Spanish Writing Table

Spanish Writing Table

Unavailable|$10,000

Spanish Writing Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spanish writing table with rectangular top on pierced double scroll-end-supports, joined by double iron stretchers on scrolled feet. Beautiful restored top.  

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Baroque Walnut Trestle Table
18th Century Baroque Walnut Trestle Table

18th Century Baroque Walnut Trestle Table

Located in Alella, ES

Rectangular thick single plank top raised on ring turned legs joined by undulating stretchers secured by later wrought iron supports ending on bun feet. Exceptional patina.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish, Walnut Library Table

Spanish, Walnut Library Table

Located in Charleston, SC

A very fine example of a Spanish, walnut library table with original top and iron stretcher between beautifully carved, leg supports. The top was made from a single cut of walnut wh...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish Baroque Trestle Table
Spanish Baroque Trestle Table

Spanish Baroque Trestle Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spanish Baroque trestle table, single plank of walnut top, harp shaped trestle base and wrought iron stretcher, circa 1700.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th C Spanish Colonial Leather Covered Vargueño /Traveling Desk
18th C Spanish Colonial Leather Covered Vargueño /Traveling Desk

18th C Spanish Colonial Leather Covered Vargueño /Traveling Desk

Located in Nogales, AZ

Rare leather covered Spanish Colonial traveling desk used to transport important documents and valuables.
Has polychromed and gilt drawers with unusual painted lid.
Thi...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Secretaires

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay
Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay

Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This vargueno or traveling desk is comprised of a chest with fold down front that sits atop a carved walnut stand. They are two separate pieces. The cabinet is walnut with bone inlay...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Desk
18th Century Spanish Desk

18th Century Spanish Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Rustic Spanish walnut desk was meticulously handcrafted from old-growth walnut harvested from the foothills of the Pyrenees, and features a charming design rendered by r...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carved 18th Century Spanish Desk or Table
Carved 18th Century Spanish Desk or Table

Carved 18th Century Spanish Desk or Table

Located in Dallas, TX

CASTELLANA Carved on all sides, with a beautiful 18th century waxed patina. Used as desk, but can also be a sofa, console, or center table.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Spanish 18th Century Counter, Desk
Spanish 18th Century Counter, Desk

Spanish 18th Century Counter, Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 18th century store counter, desk from the Barcelona area. Wonderfully constructed from beautiful washed cherry and poplar with drawers, ample storage space. Perfect as ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

18th Century Spanish Table or Desk
18th Century Spanish Table or Desk

18th Century Spanish Table or Desk

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Spanish table, in the San Antonio style, with iron straps has been modified to function as a desk with two drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "18th Century Spanish Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

18th Century Spanish Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century Spanish desk you’re looking for. A 18th century Spanish desk — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century Spanish desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each 18th century Spanish desk bearing Baroque, Louis XVI or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century Spanish desk over the years, but those crafted by Talavera de la Reyna are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18th Century Spanish Desk?

Prices for a 18th century Spanish desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,042 and can go as high as $24,800, while the average can fetch as much as $7,438.
Questions About 18th Century Spanish Desk
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.