Skip to main content

18th Century Tile

to
22
286
201
487
4
1
185
16
12
9
7
4
4
2
1
1
397
22
68
5
4
2
61
1
392
153
103
87
86
437
192
131
29
25
491
488
488
20
1
1
Sort By
Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile
Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile

Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Dutch Delft Kolf Tile. An early Dutch delft blue and white golf tile - hand painted with a Kolf

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Sporting Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn
Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 18th century antique Liverpool Delftware tile depicting a classical urn. This is one of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figure
Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figure

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figure

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 18th century antique Liverpool Delftware tile depicting a classical figure with staff raised

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile
Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile

Antique Blue & White Dutch Delft Golf Tile

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Dutch Delft Kolf Tile. An early Dutch delft blue and white golf tile - hand painted with a Kolf

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Sporting Art Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Parquetry Wooden Floor Tile Coffee Table
Contemporary Parquetry Wooden Floor Tile Coffee Table

Contemporary Parquetry Wooden Floor Tile Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary designed square form wood coffee table with inlaid 18th Century parquetry top

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

Located in Madrid, ES

country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Bristol Delft Manganese Tile Ex Mobbs Collection
Antique Bristol Delft Manganese Tile Ex Mobbs Collection

Antique Bristol Delft Manganese Tile Ex Mobbs Collection

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

depicted in 18th and 19th century delftware tiles. Provenance: Mobbs Collection, Bristol, 1750-1770 Delft

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Wood

Set of 16 Antique Delft Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes
Set of 16 Antique Delft Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes

Set of 16 Antique Delft Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 16 antique Delft tiles depicting biblical scenes. Dating to the 18th century, each tile is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Pair of mulberry faience tiles of sailing vessels, c. 1700's
Pair of mulberry faience tiles of sailing vessels, c. 1700's

Pair of mulberry faience tiles of sailing vessels, c. 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Two square mulberry faience tiles of sailing vessels along a shoreline. Holland, early 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Delft Bird In Cage Tile Mural, Framed
Delft Bird In Cage Tile Mural, Framed

Delft Bird In Cage Tile Mural, Framed

Located in Bradenton, FL

Delft 18th Century style tiles featuring a bird in a cage. Mural has six approximately 5 x 5 tiles

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Wood

Set of Antique Blue & White Delft Style Border Tiles
Set of Antique Blue & White Delft Style Border Tiles

Set of Antique Blue & White Delft Style Border Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Four late 18th / early 19th century antique Delft style border tiles, each handpainted with a blue

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Dutch Delft Ceramic Wall Tile Polychrome Horseman, Circa 1800
Dutch Delft Ceramic Wall Tile Polychrome Horseman, Circa 1800

Dutch Delft Ceramic Wall Tile Polychrome Horseman, Circa 1800

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

the late 18th Century. The tile is 5.5 inches ( 14cm) square and over 1/2 inches thick. The tile is

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

Qing-dynasty temple or grand courtyard home. Dated to the 18th century, the sculptural forms would have

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 16 Antique Delft Floor Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes
Set of 16 Antique Delft Floor Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes

Set of 16 Antique Delft Floor Tiles Depicting Biblical Scenes

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 9 antique Delft tiles depicting biblical scenes. Dating to the 18th century, each tile is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Antique French Hexagonal Terracotta Floor Tiles, Lot of 161 sq ft
Antique French Hexagonal Terracotta Floor Tiles, Lot of 161 sq ft

Antique French Hexagonal Terracotta Floor Tiles, Lot of 161 sq ft

Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire

 hexagonal terracotta floor tiles, universally known as ’Tomettes’. Sourced from a historical property in

Category

Antique 18th Century French Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 9 Antique Delft Tiles depicting Biblical Scenes
Set of 9 Antique Delft Tiles depicting Biblical Scenes

Set of 9 Antique Delft Tiles depicting Biblical Scenes

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 9 antique Delft tiles depicting biblical scenes. Dating to the 18th century, each tile is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Pair of Delft faience tiles in cobalt blue, c. 1700's
Pair of Delft faience tiles in cobalt blue, c. 1700's

Pair of Delft faience tiles in cobalt blue, c. 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of Delft faience tiles of buildings in a landscape with scrollwork spider designs in the

Category

Antique 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 3 Delft tiles with cobalt spider corners, c. 1700
Set of 3 Delft tiles with cobalt spider corners, c. 1700

Set of 3 Delft tiles with cobalt spider corners, c. 1700

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 3 Delft faience tiles with cobalt spider corners. Netherlands, circa 1700.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 5 mulberry landscape Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1720
Set of 5 mulberry landscape Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1720

Set of 5 mulberry landscape Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1720

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 5 mulberry decorated Delft faience landscape tiles. The scenes of buildings are delineated

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 3 Delft faience tiles with architectural landscapes, c. 1700
Set of 3 Delft faience tiles with architectural landscapes, c. 1700

Set of 3 Delft faience tiles with architectural landscapes, c. 1700

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 3 architectural landscape tiles in cobalt underglaze with spider corner decorations

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 5 Belgian faience tiles of imaginary fish, c. 1920
Set of 5 Belgian faience tiles of imaginary fish, c. 1920

Set of 5 Belgian faience tiles of imaginary fish, c. 1920

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 5 faience tiles of imaginary fish with raised outlines and colored in shades of blue, green

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Antique Liverpool Delft Blue & White Fox Tile
Antique Liverpool Delft Blue & White Fox Tile

Antique Liverpool Delft Blue & White Fox Tile

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

and the garden setting they are depicted in 18th and 19th century delftware tiles. Provenance: Mobbs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

Set of 7 mulberry decorated figural Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1700
Set of 7 mulberry decorated figural Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1700

Set of 7 mulberry decorated figural Delft faience tiles, c. 1680-1700

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 7 mulberry figural Delft faience tiles with spider corner decorations. The decoration on the

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Scandinavian Gustavian Style Delft Tile Table, circa 1920
Scandinavian Gustavian Style Delft Tile Table, circa 1920

Scandinavian Gustavian Style Delft Tile Table, circa 1920

Located in Huntington, NY

A Gustavian style table with 18th/19th century Delft tile top. Single drawer with original brass

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile
Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile

Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo

Located in Coimbra, PT

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile

Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "
17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "

17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "

Located in Madrid, ES

the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens, fountains and

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "
17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "

17th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel " Vase "

Located in Madrid, ES

way, like no other European country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"
17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"

17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"

Located in Madrid, ES

way, like no other European country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"
17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"

17th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"

Located in Madrid, ES

way, like no other European country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Faience Earthenware Mulberry Tile with Biblical Scene
Dutch Faience Earthenware Mulberry Tile with Biblical Scene

Dutch Faience Earthenware Mulberry Tile with Biblical Scene

Located in Queens, NY

Dutch (possibly 18th century) faience earthenware square mulberry tile with Biblical scene.        

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Painted Table with Tile Top
Italian Painted Table with Tile Top

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
Three 18th Century Portuguese Tile Panels

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

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

18th Century Tile For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century tile you’re looking for. Each 18th century tile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and wood. There are 99 variations of the antique or vintage 18th century tile you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 18th century tile you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century tile, those designed in Rococo, Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Sadler and Green and Sebastian Jonker each produced at least one beautiful 18th century tile that is worth considering.

How Much is a 18th Century Tile?

Prices for a 18th century tile start at $175 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $2,500.
Questions About 18th Century Tile
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.