Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

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

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

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

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

18th Century Tile

Portuguese Azulejos Tiles

Portuguese Baroque Furniture

18th Century Tile Top Side or Coffee Table with Later Wrought Iron Base

$1,650

18th Century Tile Top Side or Coffee Table with Later Wrought Iron Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique wrought iron table with beautiful 18th century tile top made from 6 large delft tiles.

Category

Antique 18th Century American Country End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Delft Art Deco Oak Table With 9 Pieces 18th-Century Tiles

$2,507

Delft Art Deco Oak Table With 9 Pieces 18th-Century Tiles

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely Art Deco tile table was made especially for this antique Delft tile in the 1930s. The table is crafted with turned oak legs, which give it a beautiful touch. The area for...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Delft, Oak, Paint

Wall escapement - 19th century

$341Sale Price|50% Off

Wall escapement - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Wall display case - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; in chestnut wood with eight 18th-century tiles.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Earthenware - Three tiles - 18th century

$854Sale Price|50% Off

Earthenware - Three tiles - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Three tiles - 18th century. Made of earthenware; from the 18th century with polychrome decoration in a corn cob pattern.

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel"

$9,002

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel"

Located in Madrid, ES

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel" 84cm x 56cm 24 tiles good conditions

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"

$9,002

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"

Located in Madrid, ES

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels" 70cm x 84cm 30 tiles good conditions

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid"

$9,002

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid"

Located in Madrid, ES

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid" 84cm x 56cm 24 tiles good conditions

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware - Panel of four tiles - 18th century

$683Sale Price|50% Off

Earthenware - Panel of four tiles - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Panel of four tiles - 18th century. Hunting scene. Portuguese; 18th century; blue decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels Playing"

$10,256

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels Playing"

Located in Madrid, ES

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels Playing" 1.09 x 0.72m 40 tiles good conditions

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware - Tile panel - Wild boar hunt - 18th century

$3,418Sale Price|50% Off

Earthenware - Tile panel - Wild boar hunt - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Tile panel - Wild boar hunt - 18th century. Portuguese; from the 18th century, composed of fifty-four tiles with blue decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Dutch Tile tableau with garden vase

$1,680

18th Century Dutch Tile tableau with garden vase

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century Dutch Tile tableau with garden vase A tile tableau in the color manganese with yellow on 6 tiles set in plaster with an image of a garden vase with a landscape in a med...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles

$10,256

Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles

Located in Madrid, ES

Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 1.93 x 0.83m 84 tiles good conditions

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Italian Majolica Faience Pottery Putto Framed Tiles

$1,850

18th Century Italian Majolica Faience Pottery Putto Framed Tiles

Located in Bradenton, FL

Decorative 18th century Italian Maiolica Faience Tile Panel, vividly painted and beautifully presented within a custom frame.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Pottery

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Delft Tiles Blue White Sea Creatures Monsters Delft Tiles set of 4

$1,139

18th Century Delft Tiles Blue White Sea Creatures Monsters Delft Tiles set of 4

By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

17th - 18th century Dutch Delft Tiles - set of 4 Oak framed blue and white tiles.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Oak

Antique Hand-Painted French Terracotta Tiles, Late 18th Century

$5,600 / set

Antique Hand-Painted French Terracotta Tiles, Late 18th Century

Located in Stockbridge, GA

18th century French terra cotta tiles, hand-painted.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent

$595

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique 18th Century Religious Manganese Dutch Delft Tile of Abraham

$395

Antique 18th Century Religious Manganese Dutch Delft Tile of Abraham

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile in manganese.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

$2,960

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

n 18th century polychrome Delft tile clock with cherubs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Oak

18th-Century Portuguese Azulejo Tile Mermen, A Pair

$6,500 / set

18th-Century Portuguese Azulejo Tile Mermen, A Pair

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mythological Seas: Pair of 18th-Century Portuguese Azulejo Mermen 18th Century This spectacular pair of 18th-century Portuguese tile pictures depicts two imposing mermen.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft

18th Century Delft Tile Panel of a Bird in a Cage

$2,600

18th Century Delft Tile Panel of a Bird in a Cage

Located in Vista, CA

18th century delft tile wall picture of a bird in a cage with a manganese based purple colored cage, a yellow bird, yellow and blue finials, and a green water bowl.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Wood

Framed Set of Three 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Tiles

$980

Framed Set of Three 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Tiles

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful set of three 18th century Dutch Delft tiles, each hand painted in cobalt blue upon a white tin glazed ground.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

$5,000 / set

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

Located in Downingtown, PA

Arcadian Dreams: 18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German, Nurnberg Circa 1770–1790 Each plaque is composed of multiple individual tin-glazed...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Pair of Large Antique Delft Jardinière Planters

$3,913

Pair of Large Antique Delft Jardinière Planters

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of large oak jardinière planters decorated with 18th century tiles. The oak troughs compliment the blue and white colours of the tiles of coastal and rural scenes, displayed ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay, Wood, Oak

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Framed Biblical Tile

$495

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Framed Biblical Tile

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft hand painted tile in a custom mahogany wood frame, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Oak

18th Century Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figures

$2,143

18th Century Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figures

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 18th century antique Liverpool Delftware tile depicting four classical figures at harvest.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Two 18th Century Antique Nautical Delft Tile Panels

$10,173

Two 18th Century Antique Nautical Delft Tile Panels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

To find a matching pair of 18th century antique nautical style Delft tile panels like these is a rare find.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Delft tile panel depicting a basin, Netherlands, 18th century

$4,444

Delft tile panel depicting a basin, Netherlands, 18th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Delft manganese tile panel depicting a fluted basin, Netherlands, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Drawings

Materials

Marble

Antique 18th Century Dutch Terra Cotta Pottery Tile depicting a Native American

$1,250

Antique 18th Century Dutch Terra Cotta Pottery Tile depicting a Native American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century pottery tile. In terra cotta.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of 6 Assorted 18th Century Blue & White Delft Tiles in Black Frames

$840

Set of 6 Assorted 18th Century Blue & White Delft Tiles in Black Frames

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of 6 Assorted 18th Century Blue & White Delft Tiles in Black Frames

Category

Antique 18th Century Ceramics

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Cupid or an Angel

$395

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Cupid or an Angel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Date: 18th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Three Delft manganese tiles forming a portrait of a peacock, 18th century

$1,253

Three Delft manganese tiles forming a portrait of a peacock, 18th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Three Delft manganese tiles forming a portrait of a peacock, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Tile with Jesus Bearing His Cross

$595

Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Tile with Jesus Bearing His Cross

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a scene depicting Jesus Christ carrying a large cross under one of his arms.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Delft

Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Manganese Tile of Matthew 19:14

$395

Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Manganese Tile of Matthew 19:14

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With the Biblical scene of Christ with a group of children from Matthew 19:14 in manganese decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Painted Ceramic Tiles

$650

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Painted Ceramic Tiles

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This collection of four, patinated tiles from the 18th century has been more recently assembled into a panel set in a wooden frame to appreciate the charm of their handpainted design...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Wood

Framed Set of Twelve 18th Century Delft Tiles Depicting Jesus

$3,096

Framed Set of Twelve 18th Century Delft Tiles Depicting Jesus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A framed set of twelve 18th century Delft tiles depicting Jesus. Crafted circa 1700, this set of manganese delft style tiles, hand painted and glazed with the scene of the crucifixi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Oak

Set of 18th Century Transfer Printed Liverpool Delft Tiles

$2,960

Set of 18th Century Transfer Printed Liverpool Delft Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of three mid-18th century Delft style tiles by Sadler & Green of Liverpool dating from circa 1765.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Framed Set of 18th Century 5-Inch Manganese Delft Tiles

$1,013

Framed Set of 18th Century 5-Inch Manganese Delft Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting framed set of three late 17th/early 18th century 5-inch manganese delft style tiles, handpainted and glazed with countryside scenes.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Oak

18th/19th Century Portuguese Tile Painting of Native Americans

$5,800

18th/19th Century Portuguese Tile Painting of Native Americans

Located in Stamford, CT

Unusual and rare large scale glazed ceramic hand painted tiles depicting Native Americans (?) in a ceremonial dance. Likely natives of Brazil, when it was a colony of Portugal. The f...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 17/18th Century Table Top Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 3m x 1m

$14,245

Beautiful 17/18th Century Table Top Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 3m x 1m

Located in Madrid, ES

Unique Table Top Beautiful 17/18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 3.00 m x 1.00 m good conditions Panel of Portuguese Baroque Tiles, Portuguese School, 17th–18th Centur...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of Lovers or Man with Bare Breasted Woman

$695

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of Lovers or Man with Bare Breasted Woman

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a chamber scene depicting a man and a woman with bare breasts together in a bedroom.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

18th Century Portuguese Tile Mural - Hand Painted Azulejo Tiles - Made to Order

$3,261Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Portuguese Tile Mural - Hand Painted Azulejo Tiles - Made to Order

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "Floral" motif finely painted. Quantity: 35 tiles Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 41.3"W (75cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Po...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

18th Century Portuguese Tile Mural - Hand Painted Azulejo Tiles - Made to Order

$3,261Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Portuguese Tile Mural - Hand Painted Azulejo Tiles - Made to Order

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "Floral" motif finely painted. Quantity: 35 tiles Tile mural size: 29.5"H X 41.3"W (75cm X 105cm) Tile size: 5.9"H X 5.9"W (15cm X 15cm) Origin: Po...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

$5,470

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Germany Ansbach 18th century A set of 16 blue and white, with manganese tint, tiles with decorations of animals and figures.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Dutch Delft Manganese Tile Pictures of Rearing Horses, Pair, 18th Century

$3,375 / set

Dutch Delft Manganese Tile Pictures of Rearing Horses, Pair, 18th Century

By Delft

Located in Downingtown, PA

This striking pair of tile pictures is painted in manganese purple on a white tin glaze, each panel made up of six tiles laid two across and three down, with the design carried boldl...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Painting of a Cat with Mouse

$2,850

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Painting of a Cat with Mouse

Located in Stamford, CT

18th Dutch century tile painting of a cat with holding a mouse in it's mouth.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles, 1780s

$450

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles, 1780s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Tile from Triana in Blue and White

$854

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Tile from Triana in Blue and White

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Glazed ceramic tile from Triana in Blue and White of a Hand-Painted Horse.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Tile from Triana in Blue and White

$854

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Tile from Triana in Blue and White

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Glazed ceramic tile from Triana in Blue and White of a Hand-Painted Horse.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

$3,190Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of Two 18th Century Spanish Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Patterned Tiles

$911

Set of Two 18th Century Spanish Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Patterned Tiles

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique set of two 19th century Spanish hand painted glazed ceramic patterned tiles with white frame Dimension do not include frame.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Old Solid Oak Wood Wardrobe with Lozenge Shaped Tiles, 18th Century Italy

$3,829Sale Price|20% Off

Old Solid Oak Wood Wardrobe with Lozenge Shaped Tiles, 18th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique wardrobe in solid oak wood, hand-carved on the sides and in the doors (double door) with lozenge-shaped tiles, built and sculpted in the middle of the 18th century in Italy.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Panel of Antique Spanish Tiles with Animals, Triana.

$2,621

18th Panel of Antique Spanish Tiles with Animals, Triana.

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting decorative panel composed of five antique Spanish tiles from Triana, dating from the 18th century and framed in wood.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer

$2,493Sale Price|33% Off

39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer

By Delft

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Portuguese Azulejo Tile Mural – 18th-Century Baroque Floral Design

$4,015

Hand-Painted Portuguese Azulejo Tile Mural – 18th-Century Baroque Floral Design

Located in Baldock, England

Beautiful tile mural with the "18th-Century Baroque Floral Design" motif finely painted.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Set of Four Tiles Delftware, 18th Century, Manganese, Pottery, Tin Glaze, Mounte

$1,020

Set of Four Tiles Delftware, 18th Century, Manganese, Pottery, Tin Glaze, Mounte

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Flemish scenes of activity on the river with sailing barges, fishermen and cranes. Within flowerhead borders, second half of the 18th century. In a modern giltwood frame with the rem...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Framed 18th C. Dutch Delft Blue & White Floral 8 Tiles Murals Plaques

$1,995 / set

Pair of Framed 18th C. Dutch Delft Blue & White Floral 8 Tiles Murals Plaques

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely pair of framed antique 18th Century Dutch Delft faience tile murals or plaques including 8 floral tiles, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Troubadour"

$18,233

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Troubadour"

Located in Madrid, ES

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Troubadour " Measures: 140cm x 108 cm 80 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 1...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Countryside"

$22,792

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Countryside"

Located in Madrid, ES

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Troubadour" Measures: 252cm x 86 cm 108 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Spring"

$12,535

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Spring"

Located in Madrid, ES

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Spring " Measures: 112 cm x 89 cm 48 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Vases"

$56,980

18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Vases"

Located in Madrid, ES

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Vases" Measures: 312 cm x 210 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Italian Painted Table with Tile Top

Unavailable

H 29 in W 28 in D 28 in

Italian Painted Table with Tile Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian painted table with 18th century tile top.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Tables

Three 18th Century Portuguese Tile Panels

Unavailable

H 33 in W 22 in D 1 in

Three 18th Century Portuguese Tile Panels

Located in Natchez, MS

Three 18th century Portuguese tile panels with borderland central scenes of putto.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

Three 18th Century Portuguese Tile Panels

Unavailable

H 36 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

Three 18th Century Portuguese Tile Panels

Located in Natchez, MS

These panels were removed from a building in Portugal. They have had some replaced tiles as they were broken in the removal process. They are mounted on MDF board for shipping.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Delft Tile Picture, 18th century

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 15.75 in

Dutch Delft Tile Picture, 18th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

12 tiles composing the picture of a rococo clock on bracket showing 11:30AM in yellow and manganese on white ground

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Dutch Delft Tile Picture, 18th century

Unavailable

H 20.25 in W 15.25 in

Dutch Delft Tile Picture, 18th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

12 tiles composing the picture of Adam and Eve in the Garden, before the apple tree and labelled 'DEVAL.' or 'The Fall' in Dutch,
Manganese on white ground

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Painted Wooden Shelf With Delft Tiles

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 49.22 in D 10.24 in

18th Century Painted Wooden Shelf With Delft Tiles

Located in London, England

18th Century Painted Wooden Shelf With Delft Tiles Measurements: 125cm x 23cm x 26cm

Category

Antique 18th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Delft Manganese Tile Picture

Unavailable

H 42 in W 42 in D 2 in

18th Century Delft Manganese Tile Picture

Located in Richmond, VA

Very Large 18th Century Delft Manganese Tile Picture with faux tortoise border, and warrior flanked by two urns.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Late 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Picture

Unavailable

H 21 in W 21 in D 2 in

Late 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Picture

Located in New York, NY

A late 18th century Dutch delft manganese tile picture of a neoclassical urn with flowers and insects in a later carved wood frame.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Art

18th Century Rectangular Terra Cotta Tiles Color Mix

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H 0.99 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in

18th Century Rectangular Terra Cotta Tiles Color Mix

Located in Zedelgem, BE

18th century terra cotta tiles in beige, yellow and salmon colors mixed, this is the original color.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Country Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

Dutch Delft Tile Picture of Noah and the Arc, 18th century

Unavailable

H 15 in W 15 in

Dutch Delft Tile Picture of Noah and the Arc, 18th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nine blue and white glazed tiles forming the picture within a band bordered by tulips, now in walnut frame

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Burgundy Tiles, Dalles De Bourgogne

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

18th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Burgundy Tiles, Dalles De Bourgogne

Located in Zedelgem, BE

18th century Burgundy tiles in limestone with original patina, these tiles are minimum 18th century and could be up to 16th century or older.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Flooring

18th Century Dutch Brass Lavabo in White and Manganese Tiles

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 26.97 in D 11.03 in

18th Century Dutch Brass Lavabo in White and Manganese Tiles

Located in Werkendam, NL

A rare 18th century Dutch brass lavabo mounted on original white and manganese tiles.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Brass

16th Century Cuenca Tiles

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 12.5 in

16th Century Cuenca Tiles

Located in New York, NY

Fantastically vibrant and well conditioned Spanish Cuenca tile c. 1500. Framed.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

French Antique Roof Tiles, 19th Century, France

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

French Antique Roof Tiles, 19th Century, France

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Original and authentic French antique roof tiles from the 19th century, France. Great quality of roof tiles from that period, excellent condition, reclaimed and selected. Ready to b...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 1 in

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Blue and white set of 6 Delft ceramic tiles. 15.25 x 10 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 1 in

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Red bird painted on set of 6 Delft ceramic tiles. 15.25 x 10 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

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H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in

Set of Four 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Set of 4 Delft ceramic tiles. Hanging apparatus on back. 10 x 10 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 1 in

Set of Six 18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Tiles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Yellow bird painted on set of 6 Delft ceramic tiles. 15.25 x 10 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Set of Four Tiles

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 1 in

18th c. Dutch Delft Birdcage Set of Four Tiles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Yellow bird painted on set of 4 Delft ceramic tiles. Hanging apparatus on back. 10.25 x 10.25 in.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

13th century Ilkhanid Figural Pottery Tile

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 1.58 in D 12.21 in

13th century Ilkhanid Figural Pottery Tile

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ilkhanid moulded tile of rectangular form depicting a hunter following two mythological sphinxes. Probably Takht-e Suleyman. Persia, circa 1270-1275. Repaired breaks. Ex D.G Kelek...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Persian Ceramics

Large Group Of 16th Century Spanish Tiles

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Large Group Of 16th Century Spanish Tiles

Located in Pasadena, CA

We have a about 100 of these ,they are from Toledo circa 1550.They are large as well as thick at 1 inch thick.There is variance in glaze and some have losses as to be expected.Amazin...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Fountains

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.

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H 13 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty-Style Equestrian Roof Tile, 18th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A circa 18th century Chinese Ming dynasty-style equestrian form glazed pottery roof tile.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery

Antique Tiles from Italy

Unavailable

H 17 in W 17 in Dm 1.5 in

Antique Tiles from Italy

Located in DeSoto, KS

This set of tiles was made in the 18th century in Italy. The charming motif using blues and yellow make a great composition.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Terracotta

tomb tile

Unavailable

H 48 in W 8 in D 8 in

tomb tile

Located in Brooklyn, NY

a terra cotta tomb tile with impressed designs, dating from the HAN Dynasty. 206 b.c. price is complete with stand

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

PORTUGESE BAROQUE PERIOD TILE PANEL

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H 46 in W 20 in

PORTUGESE BAROQUE PERIOD TILE PANEL

Located in San Francisco, CA

the central section with a winged cherub over a vase with flowers on a plinth and framed by a double molding.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Delft and Faience

Early floor tiles

Unavailable

Early floor tiles

Located in Derbyshire, GB

Floor tiles retaining good original colour

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Flooring

Dutch hand painted tile

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 0.38 in

Dutch hand painted tile

Located in East Geelong, VIC

Made in Rotterdam it dates from the first half of the 18th century.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Tile top table

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 22 in

Tile top table

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Dutch tile top table (Tiles possibly 18th century)

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tile of a Gana or Dwarf

Unavailable

H 11 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in

Tile of a Gana or Dwarf

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, playful terracotta tile depicting a "gana" or dwarf.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in

Very Rare Set of Five Chinese Porcelain Tiles for Export

Located in Madrid, ES

Very rare set of five Chinese porcelaine tiles for export. Decorated with flowers and arabesques, two with inscriptions on the back. Eighteenth Century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Chinese Sancai-Glazed Roof Tile

Located in Sheffield, MA

This charming Chinese sancai-glazed pottery roof tile is in the shape of a horse sitting on its haunches with straight front legs, the body is glazed in deep amber, the long mane and...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Assembled set of tulip in an urn tiles

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Assembled set of tulip in an urn tiles

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Assembled set of twenty-three” tulip in an urn “ decorated 5” square tiles, in mulberry (magnesium )under glaze. Utrecht, Holland, circa 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Massive Sculpture Of A Dragon Ridge Tile

Unavailable

H 21 in W 24 in

Massive Sculpture Of A Dragon Ridge Tile

Located in Wilton, CT

Finely Detailed Figure of a Magnificent, Protective, Dragon, Probably Intended to Guard an Entrance to the Forbidden City.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Pair Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles 1368AD

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H 14 in W 43 in

Pair Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles 1368AD

Located in Louisville, KY

Pair of Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles (1368-1644); in high relief and decorated with flora, fauna, and dragons. Raised on modern iron stands.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Pottery

A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles

Unavailable

H 23 in W 7 in D 24 in

A Large Pair of Blue Glazed Dragon Roof Tiles

Located in New York, NY

Of typical form.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Set of Three Antique Delft Tiles, Dutch Colonial, 1700s

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Set of Three Antique Delft Tiles, Dutch Colonial, 1700s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Late 17th or early 18th century delft tiles from The Netherlands, three with various traditional patterns.

Category

Antique Early 1700s Dutch Dutch Colonial Flooring

Materials

Delft

FLOORTILES Terra Cotta

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

FLOORTILES Terra Cotta

Located in Gembloux, BE

Literally translated: Fired Earth. Dating back to the 18th and 19th century. These tiles frequently in stock on different sizes: between 14 cm till 22 cm.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

Coat Rack with Stylish Blue Glazed 18th Century Tiles and Bronze Hooks

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H 17.33 in W 40.56 in D 6.7 in

Coat Rack with Stylish Blue Glazed 18th Century Tiles and Bronze Hooks

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a coat rack in wood in a 18th century wood frame. With stylish 18th century tiles from delft.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century Tile Panel Depicting the Whale Hunt

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H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 0.99 in

Important 18th Century Tile Panel Depicting the Whale Hunt

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Made in the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Mid 18th century. This rare and fine painted tile panel, mural, or in this case more a tile painting is of large size of 42 tiles.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Rococo Tiled Table with Curved Legs and One Drawer

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H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 24.41 in

18th Century Rococo Tiled Table with Curved Legs and One Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Rococo tea table in walnut with curved legs. 18th century tiles on the tabletop. One drawer.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

18th Century Hand Painted Portuguese Tile Plaque

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H 36.3 in W 18.7 in

18th Century Hand Painted Portuguese Tile Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

These progressed, in turn, from the Gothic to the pure Renaissance style. By the 18th century tile painters regained the status of artists and frequently signed their panels.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Decorative Art

Tiles inlaid Italian refectory table

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H 30 in W 96 in D 24 in

Tiles inlaid Italian refectory table

Located in New York, NY

Hand made 18th century tiles have been inlaid at the beginning of the 20th century in this unique refectory table with a Mediterranean look.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Tables

18th Century Portuguese Tile Plaque

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H 36.7 in W 36.4 in

18th Century Portuguese Tile Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

These progressed, in turn, from the Gothic to the pure Renaissance style. By the 18th century tile painters regained the status of artists and frequently signed their panels.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Decorative Art

18th Century Hand Painted Portuguese Tile Plaque

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H 58.75 in W 35.8 in

18th Century Hand Painted Portuguese Tile Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

These progressed, in turn, from the Gothic to the pure Renaissance style. By the 18th century tile painters regained the status of artists and frequently signed their panels.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Architectural Elements

Swedish Rococo Style Side Table

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H 29.5 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

Swedish Rococo Style Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant Swedish rococo style walnut-stained pine and parcel-gilt rectangular side table with inset purple and white delft tiles; raised on cabriole legs; late 19th century base wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish End Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century Reclaimed French Terracotta Tiles, 68 SF

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H 0.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

18th Century Reclaimed French Terracotta Tiles, 68 SF

Located in Mckinney, TX

Found in France, dating to the 18th century. Tiles are approximately 8 1/4 - 8 1/2” square and range between 1” - 1 1/4” thick.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

18th century Delft tile

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H 9.5 in W 9 in

18th century Delft tile

Located in Stamford, CT

This 18th century Delft tile depicts a gentleman standing next to a building with a village in the background.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century, Delft Tile Panel

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H 17 in W 12 in D 1.5 in

18th Century, Delft Tile Panel

Located in Vista, CA

Delft tile wall picture of Christ on the cross with the letters I.N.R.I above his head ("Iesvs Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorm", Jesus of Nazareth), 18th century.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Wood

18th century Ottoman Kutahya Octagonal Tile

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Dm 16 in

18th century Ottoman Kutahya Octagonal Tile

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Ottoman Kutahya octagonal tile

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles

Planter with 18th Century Delft Tiles

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H 8 in W 21 in D 6 in

Planter with 18th Century Delft Tiles

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: From the collection of Katherine Mellon A 20th century brass jardiniere lined with copper and decorated with 10 18th century London Delft tiles showing Blue and White wa...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Planters and Jardinieres

18th Century Pair of Delft Tile Panel Landscapes

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H 19 in W 19 in D 1.5 in

18th Century Pair of Delft Tile Panel Landscapes

Located in Vista, CA

18th century delft tile wall picture of landscape: cows grazing in the forefront, people, and horse and carriage traveling through a village with birds flying overhead in a cloud swe...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Delft

18th Century Delft Tile Panel with a Cow

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H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in

18th Century Delft Tile Panel with a Cow

Located in Vista, CA

Delft tile wall picture of a cow led by a gentleman, 18th century.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Wood

18th Century Delft Tile Panel of the Virgin

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H 17 in W 12 in D 1.5 in

18th Century Delft Tile Panel of the Virgin

Located in Vista, CA

18th century delft tile wall picture of The Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, with "O lieve vrouw" below her feet, meaning "O Sweet Woman".

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Wood

18th Century Reclaimed French Terracotta Tiles, 108 SF

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H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 1.25 in L 5.5 in

18th Century Reclaimed French Terracotta Tiles, 108 SF

Located in Mckinney, TX

Once sold, an identical collection can never be recreated. Origin: France Age: 18th Century Shape: Hexagon Approximate Tile Size: 5 1/2" Thickness: Approximately 1" - 1 1/4" Q...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Terracotta Stove Tile

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H 6 in W 12 in D 1 in

18th Century Terracotta Stove Tile

Located in London, GB

18th century Terracotta Stove Tile A rare example of a staple repaired 18th century terracotta stove tile.

Category

Antique 1790s Unknown Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century or Earlier Faience Foliate Poppy Decorated Persian Tile

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H 13.25 in W 12.25 in D 0.5 in

18th Century or Earlier Faience Foliate Poppy Decorated Persian Tile

Located in Atlanta, GA

Persian, 18th century or earlier. The tile features a tin glaze faience surface decorated with floral and foliate motifs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Turkish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Faience

18th. Faience Tile Panels

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H 30.75 in W 53.5 in D 1.5 in

18th. Faience Tile Panels

Located in New Orleans, LA

Two Panels of Faience Tiles depicting the occupations of the village. Larger panel dimensions:
57" wide 30.75" High 1.5" Deep

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

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H 1.25 in W 12 in D 12 in

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This collection of four, patinated tiles from the 18th century has been more recently assembled into a panel set in a wooden frame to appreciate the charm of their handpainted design...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Glass, Wood

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

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H 1.25 in W 12 in D 12 in

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This collection of four, patinated tiles from the 18th century has been more recently assembled into a panel set in a wooden frame to appreciate the charm of their handpainted design...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glass, Wood

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

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H 12 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Framed Set of 18th Century Portuguese Tiles

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This collection of four, handpainted tiles from the 18th century (hence the subtle variation between them) incorporating stylized floral motifs rendered in blue, gold, and lavender g...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Glass, Wood

Set of Three 19th Century Spanish Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Patterned Tiles

$1,025

H 16.34 in W 5.32 in D 0.79 in

Set of Three 19th Century Spanish Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Patterned Tiles

Located in Marbella, ES

Set of three 19th century Spanish hand painted glazed ceramic patterned tiles Dimensions exclude frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Metal Side or Garden Table

$1,895

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Early 20th Century French Metal Side or Garden Table

Located in Troy, MI

This early 20th century French garden or side table is made of iron and metal with a black finish. This table is meant for outdoor use and features the scrolled and woven decorative ...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th-Century Spanish Side Table Solomonic Legs Wrought Iron

$2,100

H 24 in W 29.25 in D 18.25 in

Antique 19th-Century Spanish Side Table Solomonic Legs Wrought Iron

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique 19th-century Spanish side table (often classified as a center table or desk) crafted in the traditional Spanish Baroque style. It features four he...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Catalina Tile Top Wrought Iron Base Table

$1,200

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Arts and Crafts Catalina Tile Top Wrought Iron Base Table

By Catalina Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Arts and Crafts, California School style side table featuring four Catalina Pottery tiles set in a wrought iron base. The table is in excellent, original, clean, and read...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Decorative Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School table, 1920s

$3,133

H 25.6 in Dm 24.81 in

Decorative Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School table, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A highly decorative Dutch Art Deco side table in oak, designed in the expressive language of the Amsterdam School. The circular top is arranged in contrasting sections of oak veneer...

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Earthenware - Set of 57 tiles - 19th century

$1,367Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 0.4 in

Earthenware - Set of 57 tiles - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Set of 57 tiles - 19th century. Portuguese from the 19th century; decoration in shades of blue and white. Dimensions: 14x14 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Display case - 19th century

$683Sale Price|50% Off

H 34.26 in W 59.45 in D 13 in

Display case - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Display case - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; made of chestnut wood. Dimensions: 87x151x33 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Vitrines

Materials

Wood

French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

$6,800

H 28.94 in W 63 in D 39.77 in

French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a marquetry of diamonds. It rests on tall and Brutal...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Tile Top Wrought Iron Base Garden Patio Sunroom Table

$495

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique Tile Top Wrought Iron Base Garden Patio Sunroom Table

By Catalina Pottery, Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Charming garden, patio, occasional, side, end table having a wrought iron base and a top comprised of four scenic tiles. The table is in good estate condition, the base is in later,...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Hexagonal Side or Center Walnut Table with Six Carved Legs

$2,843

H 24.02 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in

Antique Hexagonal Side or Center Walnut Table with Six Carved Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Octogonal side table with Solomonic legs and carved top and carved edges. The table has an X-Shape Solomonic stretcher . Restored and very functional piece.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dutch 19th century carved oak side table

$2,245

H 23.25 in W 31 in D 19.75 in

Dutch 19th century carved oak side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Dutch 19th century carved oak side table circa 1830. Good quality solid oak dutch side table, which may been originally used to provide a base for a bible box. Rectangular thick to...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s Spanish Tile-Top Wrought Iron Side Table

$1,650

H 25.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

1930s Spanish Tile-Top Wrought Iron Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

1930s Spanish tile-top wrought iron side table. Ceramic tiles depicting Don Quixote and the Windmill. Black wrought iron table base. No makers mark or brand stamp. This table is hea...

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful Antique Earthenware Tiles with Foliage

$273Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 3.35 in W 3.75 in D 0.99 in

Beautiful Antique Earthenware Tiles with Foliage

Located in Leuven , BE

Set of beautiful moulded tiles made of earthenware. Featuring flowerheads and foliage, this set of antiques creates a universe on its own.

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Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker

$2,200

H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in

Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

Gorgeous baroque dining table / desk in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late 19th century by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Decorative decadent carvings. This fine table will comple...

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Deco Tables

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Spanish Baroque Style Oak Side Table, Early 20th Century

$1,641

H 28.35 in W 31.11 in D 17.33 in

Spanish Baroque Style Oak Side Table, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish oak side table dating from the 1920s–1930s. It features a rectangular top with a carved molded edge, elegantly shaped supports, and a decorative stretcher that reflects tradi...

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Antique Victorian Cast Iron And Weathered Marble Table, 19th Century

$1,354

H 29.53 in W 36.42 in D 17.92 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron And Weathered Marble Table, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE INDOOR/OUTDOOR TABLE A decorative and useful table with a rectangular white marble top which has naturally weathered from time in the elements on a gothic inspired cast iro...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tables

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Marble, Cast Iron

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$40,854 / set

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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