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.

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.

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 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 Stamps

French Ormolu Chest

Stamped French Louis Xv Furniture

Louis 18th Writing Desks

Nicolas Petit

J Leleu

Commode French Louis Xv Style Kingwood

Bronze Stamp

Jean Francois Leleu

Louis XVI Console in Cherry Wood, 18th Century Stamped Lm Pluvinet

$4,680

H 34.65 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in

Louis XVI Console in Cherry Wood, 18th Century Stamped Lm Pluvinet

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb Louis XVI console from the18th century stamped LM Pluvinet Very beautiful console resting on 4 columns. The console has a very beautiful original Saint-Anne marble The c...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Louis XV Kingwood Commode, Mid-18th Century, Stamped J. LAPIE and JME

$27,500

H 34.5 in W 54 in D 25 in

French Louis XV Kingwood Commode, Mid-18th Century, Stamped J. LAPIE and JME

By Jean Lapie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts. Stamped J. LAPIE and JME in right hand front corner, marks for the maker, the Ébéniste Jean Lapie le jeune (bor...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

A pair of French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood fauteuils, late 18th century Stamped

$36,000 / set

H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

A pair of French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood fauteuils, late 18th century Stamped

Located in CA, CA

An exceptional pair of gilt Louis XVI salon chairs, circa 1780. The chairs are hand-carved and finished in gilt laid over gesso. Beautifully proportioned, the arms end with a flouri...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Vermeil Basin Form Salts

$2,700 / set

H 1.63 in W 3.88 in D 2.88 in

Pair of Italian Vermeil Basin Form Salts

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional vermeil salt cellars with cord incised rims on hoof feet, Italy, 18th century. Stamped LF. Dimension: 3.88" L x 2.88" D x 1.63" H.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil

A Fine Louis XVI Kingwood with Tulipwood & Purplewood Inlaid Commode by Crepi

$24,000

H 34.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in

A Fine Louis XVI Kingwood with Tulipwood & Purplewood Inlaid Commode by Crepi

By Francois Crepi

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine Louis XVI Kingwood with Tulipwood & Purplewood Inlaid Commode 18th Century Stamped Crepi Francois Crepi maitre 1778 Reference: Similar Commode, Versailles Illustr...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...

A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine by Nicolas Blanchard

$14,500 / set

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine by Nicolas Blanchard

By Nicolas Blanchard

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine Mid 18th Century Stamped Nicolas Blanchard, maitre in 1771 Each with a cartouche shaped upholstered backrest, the top rail car...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs

Stamp Seal With Noble Blazon Coat Of Arms, 18th century

$402

H 1.58 in W 1.26 in D 1.34 in

Stamp Seal With Noble Blazon Coat Of Arms, 18th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

An important noble 18th century wax seal in wrought iron and brass, old patina, height 4 cm, surface of the stamp 3.2 x 3.4 cm

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Pair of Chairs from Stockholm - Stamped by Maker

$4,998 / set

H 35.5 in W 20 in D 16 in

18th Century Swedish Pair of Chairs from Stockholm - Stamped by Maker

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare pair of 18th-century Swedish chairs, originating from Stockholm and bearing the maker’s stamp, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and elegance of the period.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Stamped J. Chastel

$7,957

H 31.89 in W 51.97 in D 22.45 in

18th Century French Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Stamped J. Chastel

By J. Chastel

Located in Brussels, BE

18th century French marquetry chest of drawers, stamped J.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of French 18th Century Régence Period Corner Cabinets Stamped Saunier

$38,500 / set

H 38.75 in W 33.75 in D 24.25 in

Pair of French 18th Century Régence Period Corner Cabinets Stamped Saunier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional true pair of French 18th century Régence period Rosewood, ormolu, and Coquillier de Bilbao marble corner cabinets stamped Saunier.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century XV Gilt Bronze Mounted French Commode, Stamped

$16,500

H 35 in W 53 in D 26 in

18th Century XV Gilt Bronze Mounted French Commode, Stamped

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an impressive 18th century Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood commode with a rouge variegated marble top over three long graduated drawers and overall embellished with ornate gi...

Category

Antique 1730s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 18th century C.RICHTER stamped, so called ‘semanière’

$19,249

H 63.59 in W 38.39 in D 17.52 in

French 18th century C.RICHTER stamped, so called ‘semanière’

By Charles-Erdmann Richter

Located in AALSMEER, NL

This exceptional and high-quality piece of furniture is stamped C. Richter. The quality is reflected in a number of striking features of this beautiful 18th-century piece.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp

$8,132

H 54.34 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in

18th Century Transition Secretary, Paris, circa 1770, Master's Stamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Rose veneer on oak. High-rectangular body with finely veneered wood on four feet. Foldable writing board (leather cover missing), a drawer, lower wing door. Gilded bronze mountings. ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century

$5,850

H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century

By Lelièvre Paris, Claude Séné II

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. I...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Beech

French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant

$13,580Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.09 in W 37.8 in D 16.74 in

French 18th century J.F. LELEU stamped secretaire à abattant

By Jean-François Leleu

Located in AALSMEER, NL

Exceptionally high quality furniture from an estate of a private collector Louis XVI Mahogany secretaire à abattant By J.F Leleu with its original ‘Bianca Carrara’ marble top with r...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baroque 18th Century Armchair with Original Brass Stamp, Sweden, circa 1740

$8,900

H 53.15 in W 31.11 in D 18.9 in

Baroque 18th Century Armchair with Original Brass Stamp, Sweden, circa 1740

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Swedish Baroque 18th century armchair, circa 1740, origin: Sweden, with beautifully carved details such as shells, scrolls on ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu

$9,500

H 32.25 in W 46.5 in D 22 in

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode, Stamped Jean-Baptiste Lependu

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry commode, expertly crafted by master ébéniste Jean-Baptiste Lependu from solid oak secondary wood with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest

$14,578

H 29.93 in W 66.15 in D 40.95 in

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Very Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"

$6,600Sale Price|32% Off

H 34.25 in W 48.5 in D 21.5 in

18th Century French Walnut Commode with Marble Top Stamped "N. Petit"

By Nicolas Petit

Located in Pembroke, MA

French 18th century transitional style walnut commode with a thick Gris St.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "P.ROUSSEL"

$13,500

H 33.67 in W 46.07 in D 22.64 in

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "P.ROUSSEL"

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)

Located in Berlin, DE

Important 18th century Louis XV Marquetry commode or sauteuse, stamped "P.ROUSSEL" A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with a shaped and eared Belgian red marble top ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Parisian Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed

$9,500 / set

H 34.75 in W 24 in D 23 in

Parisian Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed

Located in Miami, FL

Important French 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped - Signed This exceptional pair of Louis XVI period armchairs, dating to the late 18th century, bears ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

$17,500

H 33 in W 42 in D 20.75 in

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in Forney, TX

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris in the mid-18th century, exceptionally executed in opulent and luxurious period King Louis 15th taste, featuring a curvacious serpentine-front bombe...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Marquetry commode with Sainte-Anne Grey Marble, Stamped by L.Aubry

$17,278

H 35.04 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in

18th Century Marquetry commode with Sainte-Anne Grey Marble, Stamped by L.Aubry

By Louis Aubry

Located in London, Park Royal

Bois de rose et Palissandre Marquetry Commode from the Transition Period (LouisXV/Louis XVI) Stamped L.Aubry pour louis Aubry (made Master the 31 August 1774) 5 drawers on 3 levels...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, stamped COULON, Paris circa 1750

$13,457

H 33.47 in W 51.97 in D 25.2 in

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, stamped COULON, Paris circa 1750

By Jean-Francois Coulon

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings Paris around 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 132 x 64 cm Description: Very beautifully crafted and absolutely collectibl...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Louis XVI Brass Mounted Ebony & Acajou Games Table by Godefroy Dester

$19,800

H 30 in W 43 in D 21.5 in

Fine Louis XVI Brass Mounted Ebony & Acajou Games Table by Godefroy Dester

By Godefroy Dester

Located in Sheffield, MA

A fine Louis XVI brass-mounted Ebony & Acajou Mouchete games table 18th century Stamped Godefroy Dester Godefroy Dester maitre, 1774 Measures: Height 30 in., width 43 in., d...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretaire in Shape of a High Chest, stamped G.KINTZ

$7,489

H 55.12 in W 20.87 in D 14.18 in

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretaire in Shape of a High Chest, stamped G.KINTZ

Located in Greven, DE

Very narrow antique secretary in the shape of a chiffoniere Paris Mahogany late 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 140 x 53 x 36 cm Description: Exceptionally delicate classicist...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th

$5,991Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 12.21 in

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th

By Blanchard

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent pair of convertible armchairs with violin backs in molded and carved walnut from the Louis XV period. one of which is signed Blanchard. The armchairs have an elegant deco...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère

$61,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38 in W 70 in D 27 in

Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely rare French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee (Chaise Longue or Lounge chair) by Nicolas-Jean Marchand, circa 1730s. Beautifully hand carved oak wood, newly restored and reupholste...

Category

Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Oak

French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest

$39,500

H 34 in W 50 in D 23 in

French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French mid 18th century Regence period kingwood commode stamped JME, 'Lardin'.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Large Louis XV Armchairs Stamped Nicolas Quinibert Foliot, Paris 18th Ce

$12,521 / set

H 28.35 in Dm 30.32 in

Pair of Large Louis XV Armchairs Stamped Nicolas Quinibert Foliot, Paris 18th Ce

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair of large Louis XV armchairs stamped Nicolas Quinibert Foliot, Paris, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen

$19,542

H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 21.26 in

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Century Louis XV mahogany, amaranth and rosewood veneered notary's secretary, stamped Nicolas Petit, sec...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Fidelis Schey, 18Th C. Louis XVI Marble & Brass Gallery, Gueridon, Stamped

$4,120 / item

H 31 in Dm 24 in

Fidelis Schey, 18Th C. Louis XVI Marble & Brass Gallery, Gueridon, Stamped

By Fidelis Shey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This ia a beautiful, Louis XVI period, Gueridon table Exceptional Louis XVI period Gueridon table. Elegant, refined, this pedestal table is the fruit of the work of Fidelys Schey....

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

$16,499

H 34.26 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

By Antoine-Louis Gosselin

Located in BARSAC, FR

Superb Louis XV chest of drawers with all curved sides, in crimped kingwood marquetry in satin frames underlined by boxwood fillets. Opening four drawers in three rows. Beautiful g...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped Léonard Boudin

$44,000

H 34.65 in W 42.52 in D 20.67 in

Fine Louis XV Marquetry Commode, Stamped Léonard Boudin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional French Louis XV commode, finely crafted and stamped by Léonard Boudin, ébéniste to the King of France, and one of the most celebrated Parisian cabinetmakers of the 18t...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bedside Table Louis XVI Period Stamped JB Vassous

$3,276

H 29.93 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in

Bedside Table Louis XVI Period Stamped JB Vassous

By Jean-Baptiste Vassou

Located in Marseille, FR

Bedside table kidney Louis XVI stamped Vassou Jean-Baptiste (1739-1807) - painting and facades. Paris. Master January 28, 1767, which became known by a rather abundant production lov...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands

18th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bronze Signed

$48,000

H 32.5 in W 51.5 in D 25 in

18th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bronze Signed

Located in Miami, FL

18th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bronze Galbée Commode, Stamped 18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu Mounted Bronze Commode, Signed A rare and stunning Early 18th Century F...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secretaire Stamped Sotto

$15,000

H 57 in W 38 in D 16.5 in

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secretaire Stamped Sotto

Located in Kittery Point, ME

With a canted white marble rectangular top with a three-quarter pierced gallery above a frieze drawer, the fall-front with gilt-tooled black leather writing surface enclosing a fitte...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George 111rd Pewter Plate fully London stamped , English Circa 1760

$398

H 0.7 in Dm 8.9 in

George 111rd Pewter Plate fully London stamped , English Circa 1760

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good 8th century pewter plate, fully London stamped with a pseudo four character hall mark as per silver, plus other markings. This plate has a lovely colour with all...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Pewter

A Fine & Rare Pair of Stools by Jean Baptiste Lelarge III, 18th Century

$12,500 / set

H 24 in W 15 in D 16 in

A Fine & Rare Pair of Stools by Jean Baptiste Lelarge III, 18th Century

By Jean Baptiste Lelarge III

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine & Rare Pair of Louis XVI Painted & Giltwood Stools Stamped Lelarge 18th Century Jean Baptiste Lelarge III Maitre 1775 Height of back 24 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Stools

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Kanji Inlay Stamps

$1,250

H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Kanji Inlay Stamps

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XVI Men's Dressing Table In Cuban Mahogany Stamped Jean-frederic Ratié In

$3,721

H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Louis XVI Men's Dressing Table In Cuban Mahogany Stamped Jean-frederic Ratié In

Located in BARSAC, FR

BIBLIOGRAPHY French Furniture of the 18th Century - Pierre Kjellberg - Les Editions de l'Amateur - 2008 Cabinetmakers of the 18th Century - Comte François de Salverte - Les édition...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Vanities

Materials

Carrara Marble

Louis XV period Queens Armchair - stamped "Sene Lepere"

$4,724

H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 21.66 in

Louis XV period Queens Armchair - stamped "Sene Lepere"

Located in London, GB

was the first of a famous line of 18th-century joiners. Condition: Pitting, worm holes, old restoration Upholstery: Good with signs of use and wear

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

$35,837Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.04 in W 56.69 in D 33.46 in

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat

By Etienne Doirat

Located in PARIS, FR

Me Tajan, published in "French 18th century Furniture" by Kjelleberg Commode of different shape, identical front cartouche: - Chest of drawers with three drawers, stamped Doir...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"

$14,900

H 39 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"

Located in Stamford, CT

This pair of capacious, perfectly designed and executed chairs was created by the workshop of George Jacob and his son, Francois, during the Empire period at their Parisian workshop ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Stamped Brass & Glass Spring Hurricane Lamp, 1875-1900

$500

H 15.75 in Dm 5 in

French Stamped Brass & Glass Spring Hurricane Lamp, 1875-1900

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Spring loaded cylinder shaft candlestick in stamped brass on a weighted circular domed base. The candlestick top has a reticulated brass shade gallery fitted with a translucent green...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

George III Postage Stamp Wine Label by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, 1799

$438

W 1.1 in

George III Postage Stamp Wine Label by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, 1799

By Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine George III Postage Stamp Wine Label Made in London in 1799 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson. The Wine Label is modelled in the uncommon "Postage Stamp" form with a do...

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Antique 18th Century British George III More Dining and Entertaining

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard

$12,800 / set

H 33.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard

By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard Circa 1750 Height 33 ½ in. Width 19 in. Depth 17 in. Jean-Baptiste ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Louis XV White Painted Bergeres, circa 1755, stamped Jean-Baptiste Gourdin

$26,329 / set

H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair Louis XV White Painted Bergeres, circa 1755, stamped Jean-Baptiste Gourdin

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A pair of Louis XV white painted Bergeres en corbeille, circa 1755. Each with padded back and seat with channelled frame and foliate-carved rails and cresting, with padded arms, on c...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

$18,000

H 35 in W 22.13 in D 50 in

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

By Joseph Gegenbach

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FINE LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY MARBLE-TOP COMMODE Executed by Joseph Gegenbach known as Canabas Stamped to top corner of commode (beneath marble) J. CANABAS Paris, circa 1775 35" H x 22 1/...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Italian Baroque Period Solid Turned & Stamped Walnut Alms Dish, ca. 1700

$2,190

H 3.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Italian Baroque Period Solid Turned & Stamped Walnut Alms Dish, ca. 1700

Located in Atlanta, GA

of circular form with several molded levels and a smaller circular base, the walnut dish has great wear and patina and is stamped with different initials of the parishioner tasked to...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Louis XVI Period Fauteuils Stamped ”F. Lapierre a Lyon”

$3,750Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 36.4 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Set of 4 Louis XVI Period Fauteuils Stamped ”F. Lapierre a Lyon”

By F. Lapierrealyon

Located in Doylestown, PA

A set of 4 Louis XVI period fauteuils in original green painted finish, with 18th century needlepoint tapestry seats and backs, each chair signed by the maker on the seat stretcher “...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Four French Chairs, Period Louis XVI, Stamped J.B. Lelarge, Paris, circa 1775

$24,800 / set

H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Four French Chairs, Period Louis XVI, Stamped J.B. Lelarge, Paris, circa 1775

Located in Doha, QA

They are a true pieces of art of the 18th century period.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Bois de Bout Commode Stamped Chevallier

$75,000

H 35 in W 47 in D 26.25 in

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Bois de Bout Commode Stamped Chevallier

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The serpentine molded ‘rouge royal’ marble above two long bombé-shaped drawers ‘sans traverse’ inlaid with bronzes and floral sprays, the sides decorated similarly, on splayed legs, ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of English George III 1730s Stamped Burl Walnut Armchairs with Eagle Heads

$72,800 / set

H 39.5 in W 31 in D 23.25 in

Pair of English George III 1730s Stamped Burl Walnut Armchairs with Eagle Heads

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of English George III period burl walnut armchairs from the first half of the 18th century, with stamped initials, carved splats, eagle motifs, cabriole legs and claw-and-ball...

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Antique Early 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Table Stamped P. Roussel

$19,500

H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 46 in

French Louis XV Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Table Stamped P. Roussel

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XV period (18th century) "Tric Trac" or Backgammon table stamped by the maker, "P.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Cent

$5,265 / set

H 24.02 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Cent

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Century Pair of consoles, mahogany and rosewood veneer, turquoise marble, stamped Mondon, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

18th C. French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Marquetry Inlaid Commode Signed Dubois JME

$23,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.75 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in

18th C. French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Marquetry Inlaid Commode Signed Dubois JME

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Regardless, the presence of the JME stamp firmly anchors the piece within the regulated master guild system of 18th century Paris, underscoring its authenticity and importance.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Recent Sales

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bedside Table, 'Mid 18th Century'

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bedside Table, 'Mid 18th Century'

Located in London, GB

A Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted kingwood bedside table (mid 18th century). Stamped '622' on underside.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Encoignure Stamped by Roussel

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 27.17 in

Encoignure Stamped by Roussel

Located in Paris, FR

Lacquer depicting Chinese scenes encoignure with a marble of Carrara top. Work from the 18th century stamped by Pierre Roussel (1723-7 juin 1782) reçu maître on the 21st of August...

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Corner Cupboards

A Pair of Early Provincial Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils 'Mid 18th Century'

Unavailable

H 39 in W 25 in D 25 in

A Pair of Early Provincial Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils 'Mid 18th Century'

Located in London, GB

A pair of Early Provincial Louis XV walnut fauteuils (open armchairs) (Mid 18th Century). Stamped Nougaret. Each with cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and serpentine-fronted seat, ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 44.49 in

Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)

Located in Somme-Leuze, BE

magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean Charles Ellaume (1714-1763) received master on November 6, 1754 very pretty chest of ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Fruitwood Commode 'Mid 18th Century'

Unavailable

H 32.88 in W 50.01 in D 21.07 in

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Fruitwood Commode 'Mid 18th Century'

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)

Located in London, GB

A Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Fruitwood Commode (Mid 18th Century). Stamped 'P. Roussel' and 'JME" under marble top.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Lys Flower Bread Stamp

Unavailable

H 3.94 in Dm 1.58 in

18th Century Lys Flower Bread Stamp

Located in Paris, FR

Bread and butter were the basics of French folks all along the 18th-19th century, especially the peasantry. In the mountains area, the very harsh climate during the winter periods an...

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Set of 3 Stamped 18th Century Silver Tankards

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 3 in

Set of 3 Stamped 18th Century Silver Tankards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of three 18th century silver tankards with maker's stamps.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 16.54 in

Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Great plate in pewter stamped, 18th century. 42 cm pewter. Marked.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Louis XV Commode Stamped by Denis Genty, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 38.39 in D 22.05 in

Louis XV Commode Stamped by Denis Genty, 18th Century

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful and rare dresser in very good quality, violet wood veneer, opening with two casements in veneer revealing 6 small drawers in 2 columns and 3 rows. Rich ornamentation of ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

18th Century Louis XV Bergere Armchair Stamped by Pothier

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Louis XV Bergere Armchair Stamped by Pothier

By I. Pothier

Located in Paris, FR

Bergere armchair with a natural wood carved cabriolet back. Curved armrests, belt and feet. Stamped "I. IOTHIER." Jean-Jacques Pothier, named master cabinetmaker in 1750. Louis XV pe...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Lys Flower Bread Stamp

Unavailable

H 4.93 in Dm 1.38 in

19th Century Lys Flower Bread Stamp

Located in Paris, FR

Bread and butter were the basics of French folks all along the 18th-19th century, especially the peasantry. In the mountains area, the very harsh climate during the winter periods an...

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Antique 18th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 54.73 in W 42.52 in D 15.75 in

Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century

By J. B. Saunier

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Upholstered secretary with curved front and decorated sides inlaid with geometric butterfly wing patterns in rosewood and violet wood, opening with two drawers, a flap revealing six ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century, Louis XV Commode, Traces of a Stamp by M. Criaerd

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in

18th Century, Louis XV Commode, Traces of a Stamp by M. Criaerd

By Matthieu Criaerd

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This dresser is similar to a Criaerd stamped dresser (photo included) cited on p. 212 from the book "le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle" (18th century French furniture) by Pierre ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Period Mahogany Bookcase, Louis XVI, Stamped J.F Leleu

Unavailable

H 102.37 in W 61.03 in D 14.97 in

18th Century Period Mahogany Bookcase, Louis XVI, Stamped J.F Leleu

By Jean-François Leleu

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Exceptional mahogany bookcase and mahogany veneer, opening by two glass doors in the upper part and two leaves in the lower part, the pillars are fluted and go up towards the rich co...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century

Unavailable

H 90.56 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in

Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century

By Jean Pöpsel

Located in HÉRIC, FR

A rare and beautiful Louis XV writing desk, stamped Popsel, inlaid with precious wood. This commissioned piece of furniture is a unique and extraordinary model, specially crafted by ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Pembroke Table 18th Century Attributed to George Simson Stamped Dated

Unavailable

H 28.35 in Dm 38.98 in

Pembroke Table 18th Century Attributed to George Simson Stamped Dated

By George Simson

Located in Osnabrück, DE

Wonderful and aesthetics, oval Pembroke table original 18th century, attributed to George Simson , stamped with GS and 1768 in one plank under the drawer!

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Tables

Materials

Kingwood

French Fine 18th Century Small Commode Stamped J.F Leleu, Paris, circa 1765

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in

French Fine 18th Century Small Commode Stamped J.F Leleu, Paris, circa 1765

By Jean-François Leleu

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Jean Francois Leleu is a major French cabinetmaker of the second half of the 18th century. Trained in the workshop of the cabinetmaker Jean King François Oeben, he thinks he can tak...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Bergère Chairs from the Louis XVI Period Stamped, Delanois, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in

Pair of Bergère Chairs from the Louis XVI Period Stamped, Delanois, 18th Century

By Louis Delanois

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful pair of wing chairs in molded beech, richly carved and cream lacquered, decorated by banded moldings; enveloping armrest consoles with stylized acanthus leaves and rosettes...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk

Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 50.4 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in

Desk in Flower Marquetry, Louis XVI Period, Stamped C. Topino, 18th Century

By Charles Topino

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Desk with flaps in Louis XVI period flower marquetry stamped C. Topino and JME (on the rear right upright) opening to a border drawer surmounting a flap revealing six small drawers a...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

18th Century Dining Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

Being evidently of the same model, some of these chairs might have originated from the same workshop or were copied from finer examples of the more prestigious makers, such as Chippe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Brass

Superb Marquetry Louis XV Commode, Stamped "R. Dubois"

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 44.89 in D 23.23 in

Superb Marquetry Louis XV Commode, Stamped "R. Dubois"

By Dubois Fils

Located in Madrid, ES

Topped with original marble "Breche de Medous," 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 35.24 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in

18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

Being evidently of the same model, some of these chairs might have originated from the same workshop or were copied from finer examples of the more prestigious makers, such as Chippe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Writing Table Stamped RVLC

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 13.39 in

Writing Table Stamped RVLC

By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

Writing table inlaid with amaranth and tulipwood, ornamented with chiselled and gilt bronze. Work from the Transition Louis XV/Louis XVI period, circa 1770, stamped [RVL] C and JME ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Louis XVI Parquetry Commode Stamped N. Petite

Unavailable

H 36 in W 50 in D 24 in

Louis XVI Parquetry Commode Stamped N. Petite

By Nicolas Petit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD FRUITWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE STAMPED N PETITE WITH GREY MARBLE TOP

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Dining Chairs Circa 1790

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 23 in D 22 in

18th Century Dining Chairs Circa 1790

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Richmond, London

Being evidently of the same model, some of these chairs might have originated from the same workshop or were copied from finer examples of the more prestigious makers, such as Chippe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Armchairs Circa 1780

Unavailable

H 35.24 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

18th Century George III Armchairs Circa 1780

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Richmond, London

Being evidently of the same model, some of these chairs might have originated from the same workshop or were copied from finer examples of the more prestigious makers, such as Chippe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Louis XVI Grey Painted Bergere Stamped J B Lelarge

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 29.5 in D 23.5 in

Louis XVI Grey Painted Bergere Stamped J B Lelarge

By Jean Baptiste Lelarge III

Located in New York, NY

A grey painted bergere fashioned with a rectangular scroll back seat with channeled decoration on top and front edges. The padded arms with scrolled arm rests that lead to the squar...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Directoire End Table Stamped " G. Durand"

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 25 in D 15.5 in

Directoire End Table Stamped " G. Durand"

By Gervais Durand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Directoire End Table w/ single drawer and marble top, stamped "G. Durand"

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French End Tables

A pair of Louis XV beech wood chaises. Stamped: LEDUC

Unavailable

H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in

A pair of Louis XV beech wood chaises. Stamped: LEDUC

By Pierre Leduc

Located in New York, NY

Stamped: LEDUC (Pierre Leduc, maître in 1745)

A pair of Louis XV beech wood chaises, stamped LEDUC, each with a padded cartouche back and seat, with carved serpentine ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

French Transition Commode Stamped by Gilbert

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in

French Transition Commode Stamped by Gilbert

Located in Paris, FR

A French transition period marquetry commode with ruins and landscapes probably influenced by the painter Hubert Robert. Work stamped by André Louis Gilbert (maître 20th july of 1...

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Exceptional Regency Commode Stamped by BVRB

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in

Exceptional Regency Commode Stamped by BVRB

By Bernard II van Risamburgh

Located in Paris, FR

Commode inlaid with rosewood and satiné. Brass traverses and bronze ornament. The carving of the bronzes is exceptional. Parisian work from the Regence period stamped by BVRB (B...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis XV Kingwood Cabinet Stamped Leonard Boudin

Unavailable

H 46.46 in W 28.35 in D 14.18 in

Louis XV Kingwood Cabinet Stamped Leonard Boudin

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Louis XV cabinet, stamped L Boudin, circa 1760s. The description as taken from a Christies catalogue dated 29 June 1967, and found inside the cabinet door as follows: ‘A small Louis...

Category

Antique 18th Century Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

Transitional Secretaire Stamped D.F. Guignard

Unavailable

H 56 in W 39 in D 16 in

Transitional Secretaire Stamped D.F. Guignard

By D.F. Guignard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French transitional Secretaire with leather writing surface stamped D.F.GUIGNARD

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood

Commode Tombeau Stamped by Jean Charles Ellaume

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 49.61 in

Commode Tombeau Stamped by Jean Charles Ellaume

Located in Paris, FR

Kingwood and tulipwood commode tombeau opening by five drawers on three rows. Work from the Louis XV period stamped by Jean Charles Ellaume (maître on 6th November 1754). Dimen...

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Louis XV Andre Antoine Two Door Cabinet, Stamped

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

Louis XV Andre Antoine Two Door Cabinet, Stamped

By Andre Antoine Lardin

Located in New York, NY

LARDIN, ANDRE ANTOINE, maître in 1750
Stamped LARDIN, JME

A very fine two-door Louis XV period kingwood and tulipwood marquetry bombe shaped buffet with origina...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Commode Stamped by Leonard Boudin

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in

Louis XV Commode Stamped by Leonard Boudin

By Leonard Boudin

Located in Paris, FR

Kingwood and tulipwood curved commode with chiseled gilt bronze Parisian work from the Louis XV period stamped by Leonard Boudin, reçu maître on march 4th 1761

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Mahogany "Ponteuses" Chairs Stamped G.Jacob

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in

Pair of Mahogany "Ponteuses" Chairs Stamped G.Jacob

Located in Paris, FR

Its solid mahogany back depicting a lyre, its seat is low. Work from Louis XVI period, stamped G. Jacob Dimensions: 93 cm H x 49 cm L x 51 cm D.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs

Louis XV Secretaire à abattant Stamped Genty

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in

Louis XV Secretaire à abattant Stamped Genty

By Denis Genty

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

A Louis XV ormolu-mounted tulipwood and amaranth Secretaire, Brèche marble top above a drop front enclosing pigeon hole flanked by four short drawers, above a gilt-tooled red lea...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Period, Marquetry Commode Stamped, "MONDON”

Unavailable

H 33 in W 51.25 in D 25.5 in

French Louis XV Period, Marquetry Commode Stamped, "MONDON”

By François Mondon

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine French Louis XV period, marquetry commode galbée (curved) stamped, “MONDON”, by its maker François I Mondon (c. 1693-1775), on the front left panel. The commode is made of “b...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of walnut side chairs Stamped: NICOLAS * LONGE

Unavailable

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair of walnut side chairs Stamped: NICOLAS * LONGE

By Nicolas Longe

Located in New York, NY

Each of these Louis XV period chaises à la Reine has a cartouche-shaped back with a flower-carved crest, above an over-upholstered serpentine-front seat with flower carved apron cont...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Significant Stamped Louis XVI Walnut Chairs

Unavailable

H 38 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pair of Significant Stamped Louis XVI Walnut Chairs

By Jean Nadal L'aine

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each inset oval padded back centering a carved walnut acanthus leaf; over horizontal padded arms on splayed supports with foliate carving; joining a bowed upholstered seat, raised on...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Cowhide

Louis XV "Dos D'ane" Desk Stamped by Peridiez

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Louis XV "Dos D'ane" Desk Stamped by Peridiez

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV "Dos d'ane" desk inlaid with amaranth and tulipwood, floral marquetry and attributes of music, curved faces. Its interior has six curved drawers and a false bot...

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Louis XV "Bureau Plat" Stamped by Delorme and Lardin

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 36.62 in

Louis XV "Bureau Plat" Stamped by Delorme and Lardin

By Adrien Delorme

Located in Paris, FR

Great desk inlaid with amaranth and tulipwood. Its belt opens with three drawers ornamented with gilt bronze. Its top is covered with leather and lined with gilt bronze. This desk is...

Category

Antique 18th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

French Louis XVI Period, Tric Trac Table Stamped, “BENEMAN”

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 45 in D 23.5 in

French Louis XVI Period, Tric Trac Table Stamped, “BENEMAN”

By Guillaume Beneman

Located in Charleston, SC

The base and top were cleaned and polished in the traditional 18th century manner. The game pieces and inlay of the green ivory on the backgammon surface were re-tinted to their ori...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Game Tables

Rare French Louis XV Buffet Bahut Stamped by Lebesgue

Unavailable

H 44.1 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in

Rare French Louis XV Buffet Bahut Stamped by Lebesgue

By François Lebesgue

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful satinwood and tulipwood marquetry. Work from the Louis XV period stamped by François Lebesgue (+ 1765).

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mahogany Gueridon with Claw Feet, Stamped Sene

Unavailable

H 28 in W 28 in

Mahogany Gueridon with Claw Feet, Stamped Sene

By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné

Located in New York, NY

The grey-veined marble top fitted with brass edge mounting surmounts a bird-cage support extending to a spiral turned pedestal base with carved acanthus leaf decoration. The extended...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Tric Trac Table Stamped by Jean Potarange

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 44.1 in

Louis XV Tric Trac Table Stamped by Jean Potarange

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV table tric-trac stamped by Jean Hoffenrichler, said Potarange, circa 1770. Inlaid with kingwood, tulipwood, ebony, tainted bones and ornamented with chiselled and gilt br...

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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Game Tables

Louis XV Dos d'âne Desk Stamped I.C. Saunier

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in

Louis XV Dos d'âne Desk Stamped I.C. Saunier

Located in Paris, FR

These kingwood desk opens with an inlaid of flowers flap and two front drawers. The flap opens on three shelves, four curved drawers and a flase bottom. Work by Jean Charles Saunie...

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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Fine pair of wall sconces, stamped with "c" crown

Unavailable

H 21 in W 12 in D 9 in

Fine pair of wall sconces, stamped with "c" crown

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of bronze sconces with exceptional chiseling and original gilding. The “rocaille” form of this example is comparable with others from the period, e.g. a pair formerly in ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Irish Giltwood Georgian Marble Top Console, Stamped S. TRAHAN

Unavailable

H 38 in W 52 in D 20 in

Irish Giltwood Georgian Marble Top Console, Stamped S. TRAHAN

Located in Charleston, SC

This Irish Rococo console has carved gilded wood cabriole legs and white marble top with cabinet makers stamp "S. TRAHAN". The Label is from a 19th century Furniture Warehouse in Dub...

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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Console Tables

Materials

Marble

PH POIRIE stamped of JME, 3 Armchairs, París XVIIIth Circa 1780 Luis XVI

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in

PH POIRIE stamped of JME, 3 Armchairs, París XVIIIth Circa 1780 Luis XVI

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of three armchairs and carved wood and original pale white lacquered with original patina. Signed PH POIRIE and stamped of JME, Paris, XVIIIth century circa 1780, Luis XVI. Perfe...

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Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

French Secretary Stamped Hansen and Genty, Paris Louis XV, circa 1750

Unavailable

H 54.34 in W 44.1 in D 16.93 in

French Secretary Stamped Hansen and Genty, Paris Louis XV, circa 1750

By Hubert Hansen, Denis Genty

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Secretary stamped Hubert Hansen and Denis Genty, Paris Louis XV period. Exceptional secretary flap rosewood veneer, wood violet and amaranth. Cube marquetry decor model by opening ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Black Vernis Martin Commode, Stamped Wolff

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Black Vernis Martin Commode, Stamped Wolff

By Christophe Wolff

Located in London, Middlesex

The serpentine-fronted, bombé commode decorated with French japanning has a moulded brêche violet marble top, above two deep drawers, the lower one with a shaped apron. The sides hav...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

St. Croix Mahogany Directoire One Drawer Stand, Stamped By Maker circa 1790-1800

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.75 in

St. Croix Mahogany Directoire One Drawer Stand, Stamped By Maker circa 1790-1800

Located in Charleston, SC

This Directoire or Consulate Style solid Mahogany One Drawer Work-stand / Table was made in the Danish West Indies on the Island of Saint Croix in the Late Eighteenth Century. The ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Caribbean Directoire Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Suite of Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs, Stamped "I. Avisse & Le Chartier"

Unavailable

H 37 in W 23.38 in D 22.75 in

Suite of Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs, Stamped "I. Avisse & Le Chartier"

By Jean Avisse

Located in New York, NY

A suite of Louis XVI painted dining chairs, stamped I. Avisse & Le Chartier. Comprising two armchairs and eight side chairs. Jacques Le Chartier (1754-1809), maître in 1773 (the a...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils, Stamped Leduc, Estate of Greta Garbo

Unavailable

H 54 in W 26 in D 21 in

Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils, Stamped Leduc, Estate of Greta Garbo

By Pierre Leduc

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Fabulous pair of Louis XV beechwood Fautueils à la Reine. Made by Pierre Leduc, circa 1750s. These chairs were in the NYC home of Greta Garbo in the star's living room! Each chai...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Louis XV Grey Painted Bergères, circa 1770, Stamped G. Peridiez

Unavailable

H 34 in W 23 in D 16 in

Pair of Louis XV Grey Painted Bergères, circa 1770, Stamped G. Peridiez

By Gerard Peridiez

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Beautiful pair of Louis XV bergères, with grey patina, weathered in just the right way. Some wear and scuffs consistent with age, but the chairs are sturdy and have been reupholstere...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

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$13,009 / set

H 44.1 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in

Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Louis XV tapestry / tapestry suite, Napoleon III, circa 1880. Genuine gold leaf on solid wood. Hand-carved wooden body. Very old and decorative French sofa set. Gobelin fabric cov...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Bergere Armchairs

$6,800 / set

H 33 in W 26 in D 24 in

Pair of French Bergere Armchairs

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of French bergere armchairs circa 1895-1905. Upholstered in light neutral linen with feather and down cushions. Sold together priced $6,800 for the pair.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down

Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs

$2,288 / set

H 38 in W 26 in D 22.5 in

Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century carved walnut armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of carved french armchairs, made in walnut. Profusely carved on all surfaces in the solid. Open frame des...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”

$2,800Sale Price|49% Off

H 40 in W 28 in D 28 in

French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depiction a child with a telescope an...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

$1,357Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.49 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"

$4,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.92 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in

18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"

Located in Leimen, DE

This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Willem WissingPortrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting, Circa 1680

$43,195

H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting

By Willem Wissing

Located in Hagley, England

This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century French Regency Bronze Mounted Commode By Louis Pelletier c. 1760

$9,750

H 34 in W 51 in D 25 in

18th century French Regency Bronze Mounted Commode By Louis Pelletier c. 1760

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XV bronze-mounted commode is attributed to Louis Pelletier, one of the distinguished 18th-century ébénistes of Paris. With its serpentine front, bombe sid...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

Artistic Chandelier 9Arms Clear-smoky-gold-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme

$11,549 / item

H 47.25 in Dm 37.41 in

Artistic Chandelier 9Arms Clear-smoky-gold-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Artistic chandelier 9 arms in clear-smoky-gold-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiratio...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

$75,000 / set

H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

$498,000

H 9 in W 19.88 in D 19.88 in

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Located in New Orleans, LA

A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs

$11,233Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 72.84 in D 23.63 in

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs

Located in Rome, IT

This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstery is in very good condi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Giltwood

Hubert - Denis Etcheverry'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' by Hubert - Denis Etcheverry (1867 – 1950), 1900

$95,997

H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 3.94 in

'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' by Hubert - Denis Etcheverry (1867 – 1950)

Located in Knokke, BE

Hubert-Denis Etcheverry Bayonne 1867 – 1950 Paris French Painter 'Une Consultation de Sigmund Freud' Signature: signed lower right and dated ‘D. Etcheverry / Paris 1900’ Medium: oi...

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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Blue Murano Chandelier

$38,000

H 50 in Dm 43.5 in

Large Blue Murano Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1990's Italian blue Murano glass chandelier with foliage motif and 12 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 43.5" Drop: 50"

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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fine Roman Mid-18th Century Giltwood Rococo Console Table with Marble top

$25,744

H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 48.43 in

Fine Roman Mid-18th Century Giltwood Rococo Console Table with Marble top

Located in Rome, IT

Roman mid-18th century gilt-wood Rococo consoles with a Yellow Siena veneered marble top within a black marble surround, above a pierced frieze centered by a foliate cartouche, on ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

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Find a variety of 18th century stamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century stamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. There are all kinds of 18th century stamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. 18th century stamps made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Leonard Boudin, Jean Baptiste Hedouin and Matthieu Criaerd each produced beautiful 18th century stamps that are worth considering.

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18th century stamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $13,450, while the lowest priced sells for $285 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.