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A Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Tea Table
A Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

A Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Tea Table

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1760 A mid eighteenth century Chinese Chippendale tea table with flame mahogany top

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table
18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table

18th Century Tiger maple oval Tilt-Top Tripod Queen Anne Tea Table

Located in Norton, MA

18th-Century antique tiger maple tilt-top Queen Anne tea table in an unusual oval shape. Item

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Game / Tea Table
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Game / Tea Table

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Demi Lune Game / Tea Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th century Georgian period Demi Lune mahogany game / tea table with two small drawers. The top

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. George II Low Padouk Tea Table
18th c. George II Low Padouk Tea Table

18th c. George II Low Padouk Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

George II tilt top low tea table, the single plank padouk top with heavily carved edge, over

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Padouk

Tea Table
Tea Table

Tea Table

$1,425 / item

Tea Table

Located in Annville, PA

Designed after an 18th Century New England style Tea table this high quality antique reproduction

Category

2010s Renaissance Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Charleston Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table with Birdcage. Mid 18th Century
Charleston Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table with Birdcage. Mid 18th Century

Charleston Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table with Birdcage. Mid 18th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Charleston mahogany one board tilt top tea table with birdcage, turned bulbous spiral pedestal

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Ta...

Antique 18th Century George II English Mahogany Tilt Top Birdcage Tea Table
Antique 18th Century George II English Mahogany Tilt Top Birdcage Tea Table

Antique 18th Century George II English Mahogany Tilt Top Birdcage Tea Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare English antique 18th century Georgian tilt top birdcage pedestal tea table. Made of mahogany

Category

Antique 18th Century George II Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Game/Tea Table
George II Game/Tea Table

George II Game/Tea Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Solid Mahogany flip top game/tea table that features round tapering legs with scrolled knee and

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Piecrust Tripod Tea Table
Piecrust Tripod Tea Table

Piecrust Tripod Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George II mahogany pie crust tea table, the well-figured scalloped and dished top over

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish Tea Table Made from Mahogany
18th Century Irish Tea Table Made from Mahogany

18th Century Irish Tea Table Made from Mahogany

Located in High Point, NC

18th century Irish tea table made from mahogany. The top has a wonderfully scalloped and hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Birdcage Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table
18th Century Chippendale Birdcage Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table

18th Century Chippendale Birdcage Mahogany Pie Crust Tilt-Top Tea Table

Located in Germantown, MD

18th century Chippendale mahogany dished tilt-top tea table, circa 1775 Chippendale tilt and turn

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top...

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Wheat Carved Tripod Tea Table
Irish Wheat Carved Tripod Tea Table

Irish Wheat Carved Tripod Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century Irish George II mahogany birdcage tilt-top tea table, the single plank top with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Plumwood Tea Table
Georgian Plumwood Tea Table

Georgian Plumwood Tea Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Georgian plumwood tilt-top table having richly grained two plank top over balustrade turned shaft

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Antique Late 18th Century English Country Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Ta...

Materials

Fruitwood

George III Mahogany Tea Table
George III Mahogany Tea Table

George III Mahogany Tea Table

$3,192Sale Price|20% Off

George III Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Huntington, NY

George III mahogany tea table English, circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Tea Table with Dished Tray Top
Irish Georgian Tea Table with Dished Tray Top

Irish Georgian Tea Table with Dished Tray Top

Located in Greenwich, CT

A circa 1750 Irish tea table in mahogany having a single board dished top over single drawer with

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tea Table
George III Mahogany Tea Table

George III Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Essex, MA

A fine table with hinged single board top with great color and reeded edge. Turned support with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Tea/Console Table
Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Tea/Console Table

Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Tea/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 18th century George III mahogany inlaid tea table having a quality mahogany lift up top

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Console Tables

Materials

Other

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table
Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 George III d-form flip top tea table, English. Double-gated rear legs. Mahogany

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved White Marble Moss Garden Tea Table
Chinese Carved White Marble Moss Garden Tea Table

Chinese Carved White Marble Moss Garden Tea Table

Located in Kenilworth, IL

This coffee table was originally created as the foundation for a moss garden, carved from a single

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

American Chippendale Tilt Top Tea Table, Cherry Wood, 1775-1800
American Chippendale Tilt Top Tea Table, Cherry Wood, 1775-1800

American Chippendale Tilt Top Tea Table, Cherry Wood, 1775-1800

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Chippendale tilt top tea table with a two board cherry wood top. The top rests on a

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dessert Tables and Tilt-t...

Materials

Cherry

English George ll Mahogany Rectangular Tripod Tilt Top Tea Table C.1790
English George ll Mahogany Rectangular Tripod Tilt Top Tea Table C.1790

English George ll Mahogany Rectangular Tripod Tilt Top Tea Table C.1790

Located in Vero Beach, FL

18th century mahogany rectangular tripod tilt-top table. The larger size qualifies it as a tea table

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Geo II Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt and Turn Tripod Tea Table, c1750
Irish Geo II Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt and Turn Tripod Tea Table, c1750

Irish Geo II Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt and Turn Tripod Tea Table, c1750

Located in valatie, NY

Irish Geo II Plum Pudding Mahogany Tilt and Turn Tripod Tea Table, c1750. Beautifully carved top

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18Thc Original Blue Painted Walnut Tea Table
18Thc Original Blue Painted Walnut Tea Table

18Thc Original Blue Painted Walnut Tea Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 18thc original blue over a light grey painted walnut tea table with fine queen Anne legs and

Category

Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Circa 1770

Located in Katonah, NY

elegant rituals of 18th-century European tea service and table presentation. Dimensions: 4" tall x 4" deep

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table

Located in West Chester, PA

Excellent Philadelphia mahogany Chippendale tea table with dish top suppressed ball pedestal

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

18th Century Philadelphia Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table
18th Century Philadelphia Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table

18th Century Philadelphia Mahogany Chippendale Tea Table

Located in West Chester, PA

18th century Philadelphia mahogany Chippendale tea table with beautiful figured grain on top bold

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

18th Century English Chippendale Tea Table
18th Century English Chippendale Tea Table

18th Century English Chippendale Tea Table

Located in Alexandria, VA

Exceptional 18th century English tea table in nicely figured mahogany having a serpentine top with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Late Georgian English mahogany tilt-top tea table on well-proportioned tripod base. Single-board

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Tilt-Top Connecticut Tea Table
18th Century Tilt-Top Connecticut Tea Table

18th Century Tilt-Top Connecticut Tea Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Connecticut Queen Anne Tea Table with a dished Cherrywood tilting top, and full birdcage resting

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Folding Georgian Tea Table with Dentil Molding
18th Century Folding Georgian Tea Table with Dentil Molding

18th Century Folding Georgian Tea Table with Dentil Molding

Located in Port Chester, NY

A charming Georgian mahogany card or tea table in mellow mahogany. The piece folds out to double

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table
18th Century George III Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table

18th Century George III Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table

Located in Louisville, KY

featuring a tilting octagonal top with a reticulated gallery, raised on an urn carved standard with three cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Tea Table in Mahogany
18th Century George III Tea Table in Mahogany

18th Century George III Tea Table in Mahogany

Located in Sydney, NSW

A George III tilt-top tea table, the top being of one single piece of Honduras mahogany. Having a

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak Tea Table
English Oak Tea Table

English Oak Tea Table

Unavailable|$4,900

English Oak Tea Table

Located in Wells, ME

A rare English oak tea table with delicately turned legs and graceful skirt

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Rococo Tea Table
Swedish Rococo Tea Table

Swedish Rococo Tea Table

Unavailable|$7,300

Swedish Rococo Tea Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very nice Swedish painted tea table with shaped skirt and cabriole legs. Later paint removed.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table
18th Century, Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

18th Century, Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Queen Anne Cuban mahogany tilt-top tea table, with piecrust top, turned birdcage on top of a turned

Category

Antique 1760s Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Fold Over Tea Table In Mahogany ( REF AF-3422 )
Antique 18th Century Fold Over Tea Table In Mahogany ( REF AF-3422 )

Antique 18th Century Fold Over Tea Table In Mahogany ( REF AF-3422 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

An 18th-century tea table in mahogany, showcasing a refined yet simplistic design. This elegant

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Antique 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table for Silver Service
18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table for Silver Service

18th Century English Mahogany Tea Table for Silver Service

Located in Woodbury, CT

A mahogany silver table with rectangular top with a shallow tray supported by four molded

Category

Antique 1760s British Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American (New York)  Chippendale Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, 18th Century
Rare American (New York)  Chippendale Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, 18th Century

Rare American (New York) Chippendale Mahogany Tray Top Tea Table, 18th Century

Located in Free Union, VA

acanthus, in a manner closely related to Irish tea table designs. Attributed to New York, ca. 1760-1780

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

An Irish Tea Table
An Irish Tea Table

An Irish Tea Table

Unavailable|$4,190

An Irish Tea Table

Located in Dublin, IE

An Irish Mahogany Tea Table. Height: 29" Width: 29" Depth: 14"

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table
Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table

Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table

Located in New York, NY

Circular pie crust top, tilts on a bird-cage support, slightly flaring fluted pedestal terminating in a leaf carved suppressed ball, tripod leaf carved cabriole legs on ball and claw...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Irish American Black Walnut Tea Table of Superb Patina & Bird Inlay
18th Century Irish American Black Walnut Tea Table of Superb Patina & Bird Inlay

18th Century Irish American Black Walnut Tea Table of Superb Patina & Bird Inlay

Located in Suffolk, GB

A rare and sophisticated mid-18th century Irish American black walnut tea table of superb, original

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Central American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Tilt-top Mahogany Tea Table
American Chippendale Tilt-top Mahogany Tea Table

American Chippendale Tilt-top Mahogany Tea Table

Located in New York, NY

America 18th century Turned dish tilt top above a birdcage support and compressed ball turned

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Crossbanded Strung Tea Table
Mahogany Crossbanded Strung Tea Table

Mahogany Crossbanded Strung Tea Table

Located in Hook, GB

Mahogany Crossbanded Strung Tea Table A Geo III mahogany, crossbanded and boxwood strung tea table

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Virginia Demilune Walnut Tea Table
Virginia Demilune Walnut Tea Table

Virginia Demilune Walnut Tea Table

Unavailable|$2,500 / item

Virginia Demilune Walnut Tea Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Demi-lune Virginia walnut tea table, hinged top, a plain frieze, turned and tapered legs with

Category

Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carved Cabriole Leg Tea Table

Carved Cabriole Leg Tea Table

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

An English mahogany tea table on cabriole front legs carved with acanthus leaves on the knees and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table
Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table

Queen Anne Mahogany Tea Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Queen Anne mahogany tea table with cabriole legs and pad feet. It has an unusual apron and the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 18th Century Anglo-Indian Piecrust Tea Table Made in India for the British
Rare 18th Century Anglo-Indian Piecrust Tea Table Made in India for the British

Rare 18th Century Anglo-Indian Piecrust Tea Table Made in India for the British

Located in Alexandria, VA

Very rare Anglo-Indian piecrust tea table in mahogany, having a circular top with a raised

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table
Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table

Chippendale Carved Walnut Tea Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine Chippendale carved walnut round tea table, with bullnose edge top above a bird cage support on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Card Tables and Te...

Materials

Walnut

Rare Marquetry Inlaid Tea Table
Rare Marquetry Inlaid Tea Table

Rare Marquetry Inlaid Tea Table

Located in Litchfield, CT

Probably Dutch, circa 1770-1790. Walnut, various woods for inlay. Condition: Fine condition, minor imperfections. The tilt top is superbly designed with intricate patterns of marq...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Bird Cage Tea Table
American Chippendale Bird Cage Tea Table

American Chippendale Bird Cage Tea Table

Located in Woodstock, NY

A period Cherrywood tea table, with bird cage design, which allows the top to rotate. Retaining

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Card Tables and Te...

Early 18th Century Bouillotte Table
Early 18th Century Bouillotte Table

Early 18th Century Bouillotte Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Signed Gilles Joubert early 18th Century Bouillotte Table. France.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Card Tables and Tea Tables

English Tea Table/Side Table Queen Ann Foot
English Tea Table/Side Table Queen Ann Foot

English Tea Table/Side Table Queen Ann Foot

Located in Kensington, MD

Very Unusual English Queen Anne Mahogany Bifurcated Porringer Top Tea Table. Shaped and divided top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea ...

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Chinese Wine Table
Early 18th Century Chinese Wine Table

Early 18th Century Chinese Wine Table

Located in New York, NY

Early 18th century Chinese elmwood wine table. The top of the table has a raised lip. From the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Elm

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18th Tea Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th tea table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every 18th tea table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th tea table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each 18th tea table bearing Georgian, Rococo or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th tea table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Godefroy Dester and Jean-Jacques Pafrat produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 18th Tea Table?

A 18th tea table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $740 and the highest can go for as much as $116,272.

Finding the Right Card-tables-tea-tables for You

Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.

Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.

Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tablesfurniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.

When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.

Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Tea Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese tea table is a piece of furniture traditionally used in China for preparing and serving tea. It usually held a pump for drawing water and a basin for washing teacups and pots. The top doubled as a surface for resting teacups in between sips. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chinese tea tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea tables have different names across various regions and cultures. Japanese tea tables are called chabudai, and British tea tables are sometimes called teapoys. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary tea tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.