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.

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18th Century Welsh Stick Chair

$8,185

18th Century Welsh Stick Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptional and highly sculptural 18th Century Welsh stick chair, displaying the organic evolution typical of vernacular Welsh furniture.

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Antique 18th Century Welsh Chairs

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Ash

Primitive Stick-Back Chair, Wales 18th C.

$6,400

Primitive Stick-Back Chair, Wales 18th C.

Located in Culver City, CA

Wales, 18th C. Rustic low chair with a curved spindle back, thick plank seat, and four splayed legs, with a worn aged surface. 23”w x 16”d x 22”h x 11”seat

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Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Side Chairs

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Wood

18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair

$3,500Sale Price|36% Off

18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable. Wonderful piece of sculpture with great patina. Seat height is 13.75 inches.

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Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm

Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor

$3,900

Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs

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Ash, Sycamore

Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland

$9,000

Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Welsh Stick Chair, Circa late 18th Century, Ireland. Primitive construction and design, made of Ash wood.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash

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Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro

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H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro

By George Nakashima Woodworkers

Located in London, GB

Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials, including foil, shearling and paper, that was shown as par...

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18th Century Forest Chair

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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in

18th Century Forest Chair

Located in Warrington, GB

Rare, 18th century primitive hoop back stick chair. Constructed from ash and elm, from the Thames Valley region.

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Antique 18th Century British Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Primitive Ash Stick Chair, England, 18th Century

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H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

Primitive Ash Stick Chair, England, 18th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive ash stick chair, England, 18th century. Handcrafted Windsor chair with slab seat.

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Antique 18th Century English Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Stick Back Windsor Chair

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H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

18th Century Folk Art Stick Back Windsor Chair

Located in Malton, GB

This a very attractive primitive folk art 18th century stick back Windsor chair. Great overall condition with a huge amount of originality including remains of blue and green paint.

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Antique 18th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

18th Century Folk Art Stick Back Windsor Chair

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H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

18th Century Folk Art Stick Back Windsor Chair

Located in Malton, GB

This a very attractive primitive folk art 18th century stick back Windsor chair. Great overall condition with a huge amount of originality including remains of blue and green paint.

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Antique 18th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Primitive Stick Chair

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H 29 in W 25 in D 13.5 in

Primitive Stick Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Elegant form.

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Antique 18th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

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H 44 in W 21 in D 16 in

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

Located in London, GB

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair This is one for the purest of true folk-art furniture, In the form of a late 18th Century Welsh ‘comb-back’ stick back chair.

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Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

18th Century Primitive Swedish Stick Chair, Hand-Carved Oak

Located in Hudson, NY

A charming 18th century vernacular stick chair from Sweden.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Early 19th Century English Primitive Stick Back Fireside Chair

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H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in

Late 18th Early 19th Century English Primitive Stick Back Fireside Chair

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Primitive fireside stick chair. good color ad patination. England Circa 1800. Seat Height 42cm.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Stick Welsh Windsor Chair

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H 38 in W 30.5 in D 17 in

Primitive Stick Welsh Windsor Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive stick welsh windsor chair, unusual construction

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Welsh Stick Chair United Kingdom

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H 30 in W 20 in D 17 in

18th Century Welsh Stick Chair United Kingdom

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

A small 18th century Welsh Stick armchair in good condition.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Welsh Comb-Back Stick Chair

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H 40.95 in W 20.08 in D 23.63 in

Late 18th Century Welsh Comb-Back Stick Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th Century Welsh comb-back stick chair from Cardiganshire.

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Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Windsor Stick Back Chair in Elm and Ash, circa 1760

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H 42.13 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in

18th Century Windsor Stick Back Chair in Elm and Ash, circa 1760

Located in Faversham, GB

Primitive 18th century West Country Windsor stick back chair in elm and ash.

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Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Ash

18th Century Welsh Stick Chair

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H 41.75 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in

18th Century Welsh Stick Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 18th century Welsh stick chair with a thick burl walnut seat, unusual heavy front arm supports, traces of the original paint, and a fantastic patina only three hundred ye...

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Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

18th Century Stick Chair from Wales

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H 27.38 in W 23.25 in D 14 in

18th Century Stick Chair from Wales

Located in Chireno, TX

A wonderful, primitive early or mid-18th century Welsh stick chair from ash and oak wood with a well-patinated finish and morticed construction.

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Antique Early 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

Antique 18th Century Windsor Stick Chair

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H 38 in W 20.5 in D 14.75 in

Antique 18th Century Windsor Stick Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Antique 18th century windsor stick chair with turned front legs, England, circa 1740.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early 18th Century Stick Chair from Wales

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H 26 in W 22 in D 17.5 in

Early 18th Century Stick Chair from Wales

Located in Chireno, TX

A whimsical, primitive early 18th century Welsh stick chair from ash and elm wood with a well-patinated finish, traces of old dark green milk paint under the horse-shoe arm and morti...

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Antique Early 18th Century Welsh Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

STUNNING 18TH CENTURY ASH ELM 1788 DATED GEORGE III WINDSOR STiCK BACK ARMCHAIR

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H 39.57 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in

STUNNING 18TH CENTURY ASH ELM 1788 DATED GEORGE III WINDSOR STiCK BACK ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original dated 1788 Ash & Elm Windsor stick back armchair Please note the deliv...

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Antique 1780s English George III Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Stick Chair from Wales

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H 39.4 in W 23.6 in D 17.7 in

Antique Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Stick Chair from Wales

Located in Houston, TX

A Welsh Primitive comb-back stick chair. Very thick seat, handmade spindles. Elm and ash. Wonderful patina, excellent condition. Seat height is 13.5", circa 1780, Wales. Comfortable ...

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Antique 18th Century English Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Ash, Elm

18th Century English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Thames Valley, Original Paint

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H 36.42 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

18th Century English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Thames Valley, Original Paint

Located in Totnes, GB

An 18th century stick back Windsor chair in elm and ash with traces of original green paint.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

18th Century Primitive English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Original Paint, Naive

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H 36.42 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

18th Century Primitive English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Original Paint, Naive

Located in Totnes, GB

An 18th century stick back Windsor chair in elm and ash with traces of original green paint.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

English West Country Windsor Armchair, Stick Chair, 18th Century, Elm, Ash, Pine

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H 25.6 in W 23.04 in

English West Country Windsor Armchair, Stick Chair, 18th Century, Elm, Ash, Pine

Located in Totnes, GB

A good stout Windsor armchair, likely West Country in origin. Turned legs united by H stretcher, wide slab seat with simple hand-drawn stick and bent hoop back - the upper hoop being...

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Antique 1780s English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Pine

Primitive Welsh Stick Chair, Vernacular Windsor, Country Armchair

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H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in

Primitive Welsh Stick Chair, Vernacular Windsor, Country Armchair

Located in Totnes, GB

A rare and beautiful yet robust primitive Welsh stick chair in a sumptuous pale colour. One can’t help but notice the huge slab of ash forming the seat and upon which this chair is c...

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Antique 18th Century Welsh Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

18th Century Childs Comb Back Stick High Chair

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H 32 in W 17 in D 15 in

18th Century Childs Comb Back Stick High Chair

Located in Shustoke, GB

A beautiful, late 18th century, country childs, comb back, stick high chair.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Painted Furniture

Materials

Elm

Primitive Early English Windsor Chair, Vernacular, Country, Rustic, Provincial

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H 42.13 in W 21.66 in D 27.17 in

Primitive Early English Windsor Chair, Vernacular, Country, Rustic, Provincial

Located in Totnes, GB

A very good 18th century Provincial stick back Windsor chair in elm and ash with traces of original green paint.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

$2,800

H 27 in W 22 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

$2,900

H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century Swedish Folk Art chair in it's original condition. Ca 1820 Sweden.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

$319Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 34.97 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or as an occasional chair in a univers...

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Arts & Crafts English oak and rush seat armchair

$1,637

H 37.01 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Arts & Crafts English oak and rush seat armchair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a wonderful totally original Arts & Crafts armchair. It is made from oak and is complete with original rush seat that is still in very good order. The design of this piece is...

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair

$3,410

H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in L 38.98 in

18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great looking, totally honest 18th century Windsor chair. All original with attractive patina showing its life. The shaped seat has lovely wear to the colour as do the arms...

Category

Antique 18th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair

$514

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century English fruit wooden child's chair 19th century English child's chair made of fruitwood and has a leather with buttons upholstered loose seat. The chair itself has a ...

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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Country Chair

$1,800

H 42.5 in W 24 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Country Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A charming and lovely example of an ash and rush seated Cheshire country chair. This large elbow chair having superb color and patina throughout. With a decorative spindle back and o...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Antique Swedish Three-Legged Chair, Mid-19th Century, 1840s

$800Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 24 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique Swedish Three-Legged Chair, Mid-19th Century, 1840s

Located in New York, US

Swedish 3 leg chair from the 1840s Sourced in France

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair

$2,500

H 32.5 in W 23 in D 14.5 in

Antique 19th Century English Primitive Welsh Folk Art Stick Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century English Folk Art stick chair made out of elm. Surprisingly comfortable and worn on the ends of the arms where someone would have handled to raise themselves from a sitti...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair

$3,500Sale Price|22% Off

H 48.75 in W 23 in D 26 in

18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair

Located in Houston, TX

18th century oak welsh wainscot hall chair with beautifully worn arms from years of use. Simple design with a central carved detail at the top of the back. Great character in stretch...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Lambing Chair

$3,437

H 45.28 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in

19th Century English Lambing Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautifully preserved 19th Century English lambing chair in excellent condition. Showcasing a rich, well-developed patina. This classic piece retains all the hallmark features of ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh Turner’s Chair

$1,695

H 32 in W 25 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Welsh Turner’s Chair

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this Old Saxon Style Welsh turner's chair dates from approximately 1890. This three legged chair features turned arms, a triangular seat and a carved back rest. Spi...

Category

Antique 1890s English Jacobean Corner Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair

$1,527Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 15.36 in

19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair

Located in London, GB

A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm. Welsh, c. 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Chairs

Materials

Elm

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

$1,637

H 31.11 in W 18.71 in D 18.9 in

17th Century Vernacular Primitive Welsh Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Chair

Located in London, GB

A richly patinated and time-worn, 17th century carved oak farmhouse chair with simple splat to the back, two-plank seat and turned front legs.

Category

Antique 1650s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair

$4,800

H 28 in W 25 in D 23 in

18th Century Irish Hedge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair ha...

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Antique 18th Century Irish Rustic Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair

$1,713

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in

19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare early 19th century Windsor chair with a low comb back and widened armrest. All original with a one slab elm seat. As good as they get...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Elm

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Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer

$28,800 / set

H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in

Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite carved feet. Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of this pair of Italian 18th-...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair

$5,712

H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in

Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Brescia, IT

Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair. Straw seat not original. The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs

$285 / item

H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years. The construction is still ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

$3,543Sale Price|34% Off

H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 78.75 in

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Single Bed Frame with Colorful Inlay

Located in Sofia, BG

Antique Dutch marquetry mahogany single bed with colorful inlay. The side parts were made of walnut and have the same hand carvings as the headboard and the footboard. Very extraord...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.5 in W 92.5 in D 26 in

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack has three display shelves above f...

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Iron

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

$608Sale Price|20% Off

W 38.59 in L 56.3 in

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Stunning 18th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair Primate Design Stick Back

$5,115

H 35.04 in W 23.04 in D 24.41 in

Stunning 18th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair Primate Design Stick Back

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime mid-18th century circa 1760 solid Yew wood Windsor stick back armchair If you are looking at this listing then the chanc...

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers

$28,800 / set

H 38 in W 50 in D 24 in

Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Located in Westport, CT

A fine pair of 19th Century of three drawer chests finishing on straight and tapered legs in a beautiful dark book-matched walnut veneer on pine with simple brass pulls and escutcheo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

Rattan Coffee Table

$5,784 / item

H 18.12 in W 55.12 in D 33.86 in

Rattan Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A coffee table handwoven in natural rattan, featuring a draped base mimicking the look of a cloth-covered table, crafted entirely from woven rattan for a structured, sculptural silho...

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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet

$7,769Sale Price|20% Off

H 75.99 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the raised panels on the doors. I...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

$2,250

W 52 in L 74 in

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape, woven in Coahuila, Northern Mexico, dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Saltil...

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Early 20th Century Mexican North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

$13,253Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 79.53 in D 27.56 in

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

Dutch Renaissance cabinet with two doors and one drawer. Made from solid oakwood with mahogany veneer. This cabinet has a rare and authentic interior with two handcarved doors and th...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

$1,737

H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms supported by inverted stretchers, turned legs connected by a bentwood stretcher and a...

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Antique Early 1800s English Country Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Coffee Table or Bench Made from Antique Teak Wood

$3,600

H 14 in W 59 in D 13 in

Coffee Table or Bench Made from Antique Teak Wood

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Made from a beautiful antique single teak wood panel with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use h...

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2010s Indonesian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

$3,884Sale Price|20% Off

H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in

Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil

Located in Casteren, NL

Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...

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English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair

$16,500

H 40 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair

Located in Troy, NY

Decorative, rare Yew Wood and Elm Windsor chair, probably made in the Thames Valley, at the end of the 18th century, George III style, with exceptional color and very good condition,...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs

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Yew, Elm

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18th Stick Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th stick chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every 18th stick chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th stick chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 18th Century are available. A 18th stick chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 18th Stick Chair?

Prices for a 18th stick chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,271 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 18th Stick Chair

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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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.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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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.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
1 Answer
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.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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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.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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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.

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