Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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

How did art change in the 18th century?

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

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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

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

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

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

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

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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

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

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

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18th Century Velvet

Carved Wood Velvet Chairs

Embroidered Coat Of Arms

Louis Xvi Velvet Chair

Blended Set Of Six 18th Century Velvet Jacobean Style Chairs

$3,450 / set

H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 20.75 in

Blended Set Of Six 18th Century Velvet Jacobean Style Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exceptional set of eight early 18th Century Jacobean Style chairs including: Six side chairs having frames with well turned legs and stretcher, H form base with stretcher and peri...

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Antique 18th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Renaissance Devotional Embroidery, Silk and Metal Thread, 16th Century

$2,250

H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 0.08 in

French Renaissance Devotional Embroidery, Silk and Metal Thread, 16th Century

Located in Doha, QA

The expressive, hand-worked stitching and use of metal threads on linen are consistent with regional French religious textiles of the 16th century. The fragment is now mounted onto a...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Silk, Thread

18th Century Louis XV Armchairs, Oak & Velvet Upholstery, Europe

$4,916

H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 28.75 in

18th Century Louis XV Armchairs, Oak & Velvet Upholstery, Europe

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 18th century “oak” carved wood, pretty velvet in good condition

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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Three 18th Century Louis XV Baroque Chairs in Oak & Velvet

$1,931 / set

H 48.43 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in

Set of Three 18th Century Louis XV Baroque Chairs in Oak & Velvet

Located in Greding, DE

A set of three Baroque chairs in oak, crafted in the Louis Quinze style of the 18th century. The chairs feature high backrests adorned with carved shell motifs.

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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair

$1,200

H 37.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair Gorgeous piece purchased in France Reupholstered, see detailed photos.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Custom Velvet Pillows with 18th Century Textile Appliqué

$1,800 / set

H 22 in W 22 in D 4 in

Pair of Custom Velvet Pillows with 18th Century Textile Appliqué

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated pair of custom decorative pillows featuring rare 18th-century embroidered textile fragments, hand-applied to contemporary silk velvet grounds in a warm golden hue.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Velvet

18th Century French Rococo Gilded Bronze Frame Mounted on Green Velvet

$2,250Sale Price|25% Off

H 16 in W 13 in D 2 in

18th Century French Rococo Gilded Bronze Frame Mounted on Green Velvet

Located in New York, NY

!8th century French Rococo bronze frame mounted on a velvet covered wood back. Very rare in its rich detail of winged cherubs. This piece was once most certainly a frame for an impor...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Antique Rare Louis XVI Velvet Gold Embroidery Pants Display Paris 18th Century

$3,500

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 3.94 in

Antique Rare Louis XVI Velvet Gold Embroidery Pants Display Paris 18th Century

Located in Doha, QA

Marie-Antoinette was an ultimate fashion icon of 18th century. During a time when the French court adhered strictly to rigid fashion codes and extravagant attire, Marie-Antoinette s...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

$5,650

H 29 in W 62 in D 17.5 in

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench. Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque walnut bench from the Tuscany region of Italy that has graceful arms which is profession...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France

$3,336

H 14.97 in W 83.47 in D 11.03 in

Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This impressive 18th‑century oak bench combines the quiet authority of early European craftsmanship with the soft, time‑worn elegance of vintage velvet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Velvet, Oak

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa

$12,850

H 35.5 in W 64.75 in D 28.5 in

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa. Offered is a stunning Italian Louis XVI style painted and giltwood sofa from the late 18th to early 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Ottoman Velvet Panels with Gilt Thread Embroidery

$2,890

H 79 in W 29 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Ottoman Velvet Panels with Gilt Thread Embroidery

Located in Barrington, IL

Each panel is decorated by hand stitched gold thread embroideries on a dark brown velvet material backed by heavy muslin. Created in the 18th or the early 19th century, they were us...

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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Textiles

Materials

Gold

Antique Dutch seat / ottoman from the 18th century with velvet fabric

$673

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in

Antique Dutch seat / ottoman from the 18th century with velvet fabric

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This antique Dutch footstool dates from the 18th century and features beautiful wood carvings, velour fabric upholstery, and elegant claw feet. Through years of careful use, it has a...

Category

Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Eigth Louis XVI Painted Chairs, 18th Century

$25,146 / set

H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Eigth Louis XVI Painted Chairs, 18th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Five stamped by Marc Gautron cabinetmaker. Upholstered in brown velvet. French.

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Antique 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

$4,682Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 76.38 in D 23.23 in

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry and Velvet Bolster Pillows

$1,600 / set

H 14 in W 24 in D 7.5 in

Pair of 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry and Velvet Bolster Pillows

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

Each pillow is made with 18th century Aubusson tapestry fragments, showcasing richly woven floral and foliate motifs in shades of deep blue, gold, ochre, cream, and soft brown.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Trimming

18th Century Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile 6'3" x 8'6"

$21,000

H 102 in W 75 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile 6'3" x 8'6"

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile, Country of Origin: Netherlands, Circa Date: 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Children's Chair

$1,650

H 32.25 in W 15 in D 16.25 in

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Children's Chair

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Children's Chair. This lovely antique French Louis XIII style child's chair is the perfect accent chair for intneded use or displaying a stack of...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Children's Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Italian Pink Louis XVI Capodimonte Chest

$28,000

H 60 in W 28.5 in D 14.75 in

18th Century Italian Pink Louis XVI Capodimonte Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely rare 18th Century Italian Louis XV style six drawer jewelry chest enveloped with velvet, encrusted with hand made pink Capodimonte porcelain and bronze ormolu.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery

$3,600

H 32 in W 43 in D 30.5 in

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery

Located in Round Top, TX

This is an elegant dining chair from the 1700s Italy. It still has some of it's silver leaf intact and the legs are in great condition. It has been re-upholstered in a champagne velv...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

$3,804 / set

W 25.2 in L 58.27 in

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Velvet

18th Century French Sofa

$4,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 43 in W 74 in D 34 in

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Nashville, TN

Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench

$6,850

H 18.5 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair in Olive Velvet

$3,500

H 42.5 in W 20.5 in D 16.25 in

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair in Olive Velvet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful walnut Queen Anne side chair with a slender vase splat with a molded and pierced crest rail. Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the chair terminating in pad feet...

Category

Antique 1710s Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Tapestry Covered Benches

$1,495 / set

H 21 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Tapestry Covered Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Upholstered in sage green velvet with fringe and 18th century tapestry covered tops depicting fruit and flower baskets on a foliate field.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Regency Benches

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Oak

18th Century Palanquin for Child

$4,200

H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in

18th Century Palanquin for Child

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Palanquin. A child used this palanquin, an enclosed chair carried on the shoulders of four or more people supported by two long poles that fit on sides. The palan...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Velvet

Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century

$7,609

H 77.96 in W 65.75 in D 23.23 in

Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This refined antique walnut display cabinet from the United Kingdom, 18th century, exemplifies the William IV style, celebrated for its balanced proportions and understated elegance....

Category

Antique 18th Century British William IV Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Late 18th Century Tapestry Pillow with Contemporary Velvet and Trim

$950

H 16 in W 23 in D 10 in

Late 18th Century Tapestry Pillow with Contemporary Velvet and Trim

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully composed custom pillow by designer Melissa Levinson, created by combining an exceptional early 19th- to late 18th-century European tapestry fragment with rich contempor...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Silk

Set of Four Late 18th Century Baroque Walnut and Gilt Armchairs

$24,800 / set

H 50.5 in W 27 in D 24.25 in

Set of Four Late 18th Century Baroque Walnut and Gilt Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome set of four Italian late 18th century Baroque st. walnut and giltwood armchairs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs

$12,850 / set

H 41.25 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century Italian walnut chairs. Outstanding large pair of antique Italian Louis XVI walnut chairs, armchairs or fauteuils from Tuscany taken down to frame and profession...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

$5,800 / set

H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 19 in

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs A rare and lovely set of Italian hand-painted dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and five side chairs hand-painte...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs in Cream Finish

$9,500

H 56.5 in W 30 in D 2.5 in

Set of Four 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs in Cream Finish

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome, stately set of four, 18th century, neoclassical arm chairs. Great cream painted surface with maroon accenting. These chairs reek of the passing of time. All the Upho...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Paint

18th Century Flemish Collectors Cabinet with Ebonized Case & Brass Handles

$5,500

H 16.5 in W 16.75 in D 13.5 in

18th Century Flemish Collectors Cabinet with Ebonized Case & Brass Handles

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an 18th century Flemish ebonized collectors cabinet with hinged locking top and two front doors with faux red tortoise shell interior lining, opening to a velvet li...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs

$8,500 / set

H 41.5 in W 28 in D 23 in

18th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly upholstered with silk velvet and Luigi Bevilacqua fabric. Comfortable.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Fauteuil

$6,884

H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in

18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Fauteuil

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming mid-18th Century French Louis XV giltwood fauteuil. With an elegant shaped back and scrolling open arms above a generously proportioned seat.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Walnut Armchairs

$16,500 / set

H 43 in W 26.5 in D 22 in

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Walnut Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century Venetian carved walnut armchairs with vintage Luigi Belavaqua silk velvet fabric in gold and maroon.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

$4,697

H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 29.14 in

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

Located in London, GB

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

$1,750

H 14 in W 22 in D 21 in

Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Italian, Baroque/Rococo period (18th century) footstool with the most elegant carvings across the apron and cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

$4,319 / item

H 26.38 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

Located in London, GB

An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Velvet

Neoclassical Settee Upholstered in Bottle Green Silk Velvet

$14,000

H 35.5 in W 70 in D 26.5 in

Neoclassical Settee Upholstered in Bottle Green Silk Velvet

Located in Chicago, US

The frame’s soft, timeworn white finish contrasts beautifully with the deep green velvet, highlighting both color and form. Supported by tapered legs terminating in paw feet, this ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Portrait in Faience Frame

$3,950

H 13.25 in W 10 in D 2 in

18th Century Portrait in Faience Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly unusual faience frame with maker mark holds a finely detailed portrait of a woman of importance for the time. Information is listed on back (see photos).

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Faience, Velvet, Paint

1920S Brown Velvet Men's 18Th Century Style Frock Coat With Antique Gold Metal

$3,788

Size: OS

1920S Brown Velvet Men's 18Th Century Style Frock Coat With Antique Gold Metal

Located in New York, NY

Trim is loose in some areas as well as there are minor holes and stains. 1920S Brown Velvet Men's 18Th Century Style Frock Coat With Antique Gold Metal Trim & Silk Sash XL

Category

1920s French Coats and Outerwear

18th century Italian Louis XVI Period Chairs Ivory Lacquer, Gilt & Ikat Damask

$3,921Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

18th century Italian Louis XVI Period Chairs Ivory Lacquer, Gilt & Ikat Damask

Located in Firenze, IT

Minor color losses and light wear are stable and authentic, adding charm and historical depth to these late 18th-century pieces. Dimensions: H 96 cm, W 50 cm, D 42 cm, Seat H 44 cm.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold

$3,968

H 41.74 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Side Chairs Upholstered - Gold

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

Upholstered in a late 19th-century velvet and silk baroque fabric, raised on cabriole legs terminating on hoof feet.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Silk, Velvet

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bras de Lumiere Sconces

$19,800 / set

H 59.5 in W 14 in D 26.25 in

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bras de Lumiere Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale set of four Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood electrified Bras de Lumière sconces.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Louis XV period armchair, 18th century circa 1760

$2,997Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in

Louis XV period armchair, 18th century circa 1760

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine Louis XV period lacquered wood so-called a la Reine armchair covered with a yellow-orange embossed velvet. 18th century circa 1760.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century French Provencial Carved Walnut Side Chair

$3,200

H 39 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

18th Century French Provencial Carved Walnut Side Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century French Provincial carved walnut side chair is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture designed for adults.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs

$2,200 / set

H 36 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood frames with original painted finish. Tapering stop-fluted legs. Due to age and delic...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

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

$4,800

H 94 in W 58 in D 1.5 in

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

$3,400

H 33 in W 43 in D 25 in

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Louisville, KY

What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Brass

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

$14,800 / set

H 36.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in

Pair 18th Century Directoire Gold Parcel Gilt Painted Bergéres

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite pair of late 18th Century Directoire bergères featuring parcel gilt detailing, faded sea green paint and upholstered in Velluto Sforza Venetian velvet fabric with outside b...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs

$12,850 / set

H 41.25 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally up...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed

$12,500

H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 29.5 in

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th century daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style mo...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Velvet

18th Century French Louis XIII-style Os De Mouton Walnut Armchair

$1,112

H 42.92 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in

18th Century French Louis XIII-style Os De Mouton Walnut Armchair

Located in Antwerpen, BE

18th Century (1780) Louis XIII-style Armchair with walnut handcarved Os de Mouton legs and re-upholstered velvet fabric.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Custom Baroque Pillows by Melissa Levinson, Velvet, Italy

$450 / set

H 10 in W 14 in D 4 in

Custom Baroque Pillows by Melissa Levinson, Velvet, Italy

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of custom pillows made with 18th century metallic and silk velvet appliqués on cream velvet with silk backs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century French Revolution Framed Madame De La Fayette Folding Evantail

$6,476Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 22.75 in D 2 in

18th Century French Revolution Framed Madame De La Fayette Folding Evantail

Located in Germantown, MD

Framed in custom evantail fan giltwood framed with velvet lined. 18th Century original copy. Original in musee Carnavalet in Paris with No G.27042.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils

$1,200 / set

H 35 in W 23.75 in D 21.13 in

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

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

Unavailable

H 53.15 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in

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

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Velvet Pillow 18th Century Genoa Velvet

Unavailable

H 22 in W 20 in D 10 in

Antique Velvet Pillow 18th Century Genoa Velvet

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Velvet Pillow Hand made incorporating early textiles Early 18th Century Italian Genoa Silk and Metallic Velvet Front.

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Spanish Baroque Style Velvet Bench

Unavailable

H 33 in W 60 in D 14.5 in

18th Century Spanish Baroque Style Velvet Bench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An 18th century Spanish Baroque style red velvet upholstered chestnut bench with wrought iron mounted brass.

Category

Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Cisele Velvet Panel

Unavailable

H 33 in W 20 in D 1 in

18th Century Italian Cisele Velvet Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

A panel of cut and uncut silk velvet voided to reveal a cream silk ground Full loom width with both selvage edges present Dating from 18th century Antique gently time worn appea...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 16 in D 4 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 16 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Costume Panel

Unavailable

H 17 in W 17 in D 1 in

18th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Costume Panel

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Green Velvet

Unavailable

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Green Velvet

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Down

18th Century Tapestry Fragment and Celadon Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 9 in W 19 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment and Celadon Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Verdure Tapestry with Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 13 in W 16 in D 5 in

18th Century Verdure Tapestry with Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment and Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Unavailable

H 7 in W 12 in D 4 in

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment and Blue Silk Velvet Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13 in D 4 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century floral tapestry pillow in beautiful Schumacher silk velvet and antique gold metallic trim.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 17 in D 4 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century floral tapestry pillow in beautiful Schumacher silk velvet and antique trim.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 11 in W 19 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century floral tapestry pillow in beautiful Schumacher silk velvet and antique gold metallic trim.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Italian 18th Century Walnut Bergère.

Unavailable

H 43.71 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in

Italian 18th Century Walnut Bergère.

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 18th century walnut bergère with silk velvet fabric.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Stool with Velvet Upholstery

Unavailable

H 19 in W 18 in D 15 in

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Stool with Velvet Upholstery

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perfectly sized, Mid-Century 18th century, Italian, carved walnut wood stool, upholstered in an apricot-colored velvet.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Stools

18th Century Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

Unavailable

H 12 in W 22 in D 6 in

18th Century Tapestry Lumbar Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

This peaceful fragment of a man lolling on the land evokes a sense of quietude. The dusty blues and tans with a pop of coral in the pant creases are really beautiful with the soft me...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 10 in W 18 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

By Suzanne Duin

Located in Houston, TX

18th century tapestry fragment bordered with vintage gold metallic trim on a pillow composed of velvet in rich milk chocolate hue.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery

Unavailable

H 33 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in

Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery

Located in Roswell, GA

Pair of antique hand carved pegged construction Louis XV French armchairs. Pegged construction joinery technique on pair of chairs which faded from use in early 1800s. Newly recovere...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Silk Damask Pillows PAIR

Unavailable

H 12 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Silk Damask Pillows PAIR

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Regence Period Walnut Armchair

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Regence Period Walnut Armchair

Located in Boston, MA

18th century Regence Period walnut armchair, newly upholstered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Metal

18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa

Unavailable

H 34 in W 68.5 in D 27 in

18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa

Located in Harrisburg, PA

Absolutely beautiful! This 18th century Italian sofa is in remarkably great condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Down

Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Sofa

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 66.54 in D 27.96 in

Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Sofa

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Shapely early 18th century French Régence oak sofa of small proportion upholstered in vintage French velvet.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Maison Maison 18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 8 in

Maison Maison 18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century verdure tapestry pillow adorned with antique French gallon.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Located in Canterbury, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Maison Maison 18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 15 in W 18 in D 6 in

Maison Maison 18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century scenic tapestry pillow in velvet with French gallon.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 15 in W 16 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th C French Arm Chair With Silk Velvet Tiger Textile

Unavailable

H 38 in

18th C French Arm Chair With Silk Velvet Tiger Textile

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Stunning 18th Century french arm chair with vintage tiger textile

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Coat of Arms Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

mpressive Hand Made Bespoke Pillow A French Armorial Panel depicting a Regal Coat of Arms Embroidered in silk and metal threads Appliqued to antique mohair velvet Finished with a...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Os De Mouton French Walnut Sofa

Unavailable

H 46.07 in W 76.38 in D 31.11 in

18th Century Os De Mouton French Walnut Sofa

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Stunning, large, French Os De Mouton walnut sofa upholstered in a vintage French sculptured velvet fabric Seat height 44 cm Seat depth 62 cm.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 8 in

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century verdure tapestry pillow adorned with antique French gallon.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Hat Box Leather 18th Century Empty Red Velvet

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in

Hat Box Leather 18th Century Empty Red Velvet

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Hat box empty intact. Measure: 32 cm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 10 in W 18 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Tapestry pillow featuring a bird with rose red wings.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Demilune 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Double Silver Purse with Velvet Bag

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 5.6 in D 0.4 in

Demilune 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Double Silver Purse with Velvet Bag

By Heere de Vries

Located in Werkendam, NL

A fine exemple of a cast silver Amsterdam 'beeldjesbeugel' with original black velvet bag, the bag embtoidered with the letters: EBS. Amsterdam still a very rich city thanks to the D...

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Antique 1770s Dutch Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

A PAIR OF TAPESTRY FACED CUSHIONS. FRENCH, 18th CENTURY

Unavailable

W 20.5 in D 12 in

A PAIR OF TAPESTRY FACED CUSHIONS. FRENCH, 18th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

EACH RECTANGULAR MODERN VELVET CUSHION APPLIED WITH A TAPESTRY PANEL BORDERED BY METALLIC FABRIC BANDS, WITH MODERN TASSELED FRINGE AT THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet, Silk

Pair of 18th and 19th C Italian Curved Walnut Velvet Benches

Unavailable

H 21 in W 62.5 in D 13 in

Pair of 18th and 19th C Italian Curved Walnut Velvet Benches

Located in Charleston, SC

One is the original dating back to the end of the 18th century. The other is a exact copy that was made in Italy in the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Armchair

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Louis XVI Armchair

Located in Sames, FR

18th century Louis XVI armchair with bleu green old velvet.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

Studio of Kneller Godfrey18th century Portrait of Playwright William Congreve in a Blue Velvet Jacket., 1690 - 1710

Unavailable

H 43 in W 45 in D 5 in

18th century Portrait of Playwright William Congreve in a Blue Velvet Jacket.

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM CONGREVE c.1709 - STUDIO OF SIR GODFREY KNELLER. This fine work recently reidentified by Period Portraits, depicts the famous playwright and poet William Congre...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Louis XV Armchairs

By Pierre Nogaret

Located in Paris, FR

Four armchairs in natural wood and old pink damask cotton velvet. Typical work in taste of Nogaret. Made in France probably in Lyon, circa 1750-1760.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

18th Century Silk Tapestry Pillow

Unavailable

H 12 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

18th Century Silk Tapestry Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down

Pair of 18th Century Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 14 in W 15 in D 4 in

Pair of 18th Century Fragment Pillow

By Suzanne Duin

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century tapestry fragment pillows in 100% cotton velvet in rich chocolate hue and finished with gold braid along edge.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 10 in W 20 in D 3 in

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Unique asymmetrical verdure tapestry lumbar pillow in velvet with French galon and silk rope around parameter. Down filled.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Antique Velvet Pillows Genoa Jardiniaire Velvet

Unavailable

H 13 in W 22 in D 10 in

Antique Velvet Pillows Genoa Jardiniaire Velvet

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Velvet Pillows Hand made incorporating early textiles Early 18th Century Italian Genoa Silk and Metallic Velvet Fronts.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Belle Époque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

Unavailable

H 105 in W 24 in D 1 in

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

All within velvet and gold silver thread borders . Edged with 18th century metallic tassel trim Antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use Overall ...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

Unavailable

H 105 in W 24 in D 1 in

18th Century Embroidered Bed Hanging

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

All within velvet and gold silver thread borders . Edged with 18th century metallic tassel trim Antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use Overall ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Revival Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metallic Thread

A SET OF THREE GROS POINT FACED CUSHIONS. 17th/18th CENTURY

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 14 in

A SET OF THREE GROS POINT FACED CUSHIONS. 17th/18th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

EACH SQUARE WITH MODERN FABRIC BACKING, THE FRONT PANELS DEPICTING MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURES ON TWO CUSHIONS AND A LEG WITH A ROMAN MILITARY BOOT (CALIGAE) ON.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

18th Century French Chauffeuse

Unavailable

H 34 in W 23 in D 17 in

18th Century French Chauffeuse

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Gracious and elegant Chauffeuse, 18th century French, crushed velvet upholstered in good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Maison Maison 18th Century Floral Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Unavailable

H 10 in W 18 in D 5 in

Maison Maison 18th Century Floral Tapestry Fragment Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

Custom 18th century floral tapestry pillow in Holly Hunt performance velvet and gold metallic trim.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Jonathan Richardson the ElderEarly 18th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Velvet Jacket, 1700-1720

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 4 in

Early 18th Century English Oil Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Velvet Jacket

By Jonathan Richardson the Elder

Located in London/Yorkshire, GB

EARLY 18TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN - CIRCLE OF JONATHAN RICHARDSON (1667-1745) ...

Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Patterned Velvet

Unavailable

H 87 in W 24 in D 0.07 in

Large Patterned Velvet

Located in Sausalito, CA

17th century Italian large patterned red silk velvet in a Renaissance foliated floral design with a gold back ground.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Ribbon

Unavailable

H 11 in W 17 in D 5 in

18th Century Tapestry Silk Pillow with Ribbon

Located in Houston, TX

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Velvet, Down, Ribbon

16th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Panel Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

16th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Panel Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

Between early 18th century Magenta silk velvet Over antique moss green mohair velvet and finished with 18th century silvery gold metallic braid and frothy tassel trim Museum wort...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Set of Four 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in

Set of Four 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Fine Set of four 18th century Mahogany dining chairs of sturdy design attributed to Hepplewhite, comprising of one carver and three, with shield backs featuring a wheatsheaf pattern ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Maison Maison 18th Century Tapestry Fragment with Silver / Gold Trim Pillow

Unavailable

H 12 in W 18 in D 4 in

Maison Maison 18th Century Tapestry Fragment with Silver / Gold Trim Pillow

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century tapestry pillow with a silver/gold trim framing the tapestry fragment.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in

17th Century Embroidered Velvet Panel Hand Made Bespoke Pillow

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Canterbury, GB

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of French Fauteuil, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 37 in W 24 in D 18 in

Pair of French Fauteuil, 18th Century

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rudente legs. Textured velvet upholstered, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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$5,600 / set

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 28 in

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable. The tapestry fabric has...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760

$825

H 39 in W 27 in D 28 in

Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is finely hand carved in walnut with...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XIII Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs

$250 / item

H 42.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

French Louis XIII Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Authentic French country look. These classic side chairs are upholstered with their original red floral motif upholstery, further embellished with decorative brass nail heads around ...

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

$5,029

H 14.97 in W 68.12 in D 19.69 in

Louis XV Style, Giltwood Long Bench

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV Style Bench: Expertly hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina, created using traditional techniques and materials. Customers Own Material ...

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Giltwood, Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

$8,900

H 39.5 in W 70 in D 32 in

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

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Wood

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa

$2,950

H 41 in W 85 in D 33 in

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is without holes.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century French Rococo Sofa

$20,000

H 43.25 in W 73.24 in D 33 in

18th Century French Rococo Sofa

Located in New York, NY

The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Satin, Silk, Walnut

Levely Set Of Eight Victorian Jacobean Oak Dining Chairs

$3,212 / set

H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in

Levely Set Of Eight Victorian Jacobean Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing set of eight Jacobean style oak dining chairs with carved acanthus leaf top rails, tan leather upholstery to the backs and overstuffed seat...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Tester Bed

$24,500

H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

$9,750

H 38 in W 70.5 in D 28 in

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Located in Pembroke, MA

Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood chaise longue, with nicely-carved flower cartouches on the head and foot, floral carvings on the seat rail and other rococo ornaments. Upholste...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century

$4,097

H 44.1 in W 66.54 in D 23.63 in

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century French from the 18th century, in carved and gilded wood. Upholstered seat, back and arms. Dim.: 112 x 169 x 60 cm. good condition

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Canapes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

$1,889,816

H 59.45 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Sidechairs & Armchairs, Set of 8

$7,950 / set

H 38 in W 20 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Carved Oak and Leather Dining Sidechairs & Armchairs, Set of 8

Located in Dallas, TX

These elegant dining chairs and matching armchairs were crafted in England, circa 1870. Carved from solid oak, each chair features a rectangular back dressed with foliated finials at...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

$11,676

H 41.25 in W 33 in D 25.5 in

Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors. Recently re-upholstered.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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18th Century Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 18th century velvet you’re looking for. An item from our selection of 18th century velvet — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of 18th century velvet, we have 308 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of 18th century velvet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of 18th century velvet, those designed in Baroque, Regency and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of 18th century velvet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Aubusson Manufacture are consistently popular.

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A piece of 18th century velvet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $76,000.