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Louis XVI Card Table
Louis XVI Card Table

Louis XVI Card Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Louis XVI mahogany card table. This table is typical of late 18th century French furniture

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Demi Lune Flip Top Card table with Marquetry, George III period
English Demi Lune Flip Top Card table with Marquetry, George III period

English Demi Lune Flip Top Card table with Marquetry, George III period

Located in Houston, TX

This antique mahogany card table presents as a demi lune shaped console table and opens to a newer

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century mahogany, Semi-Elliptical Shaped, Card Table Having Well

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

George III Demilune Games Table
George III Demilune Games Table

George III Demilune Games Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome demilune tea table / games table with crossbanded edge bordering the top. The back legs

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Fine Flame Mahogany Card Table
Fine Flame Mahogany Card Table

Fine Flame Mahogany Card Table

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century flame mahogany veneered card table, with single drawer to the frieze and

Category

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

Card or Games Table
Card or Games Table

Card or Games Table

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A wonderful games or card table. The top veneered in beautiful flame mahogany. The legs simple

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Card Tables and Tea Tables

English mahogany occasional table
English mahogany occasional table

English mahogany occasional table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany occasional table with reshaped top raised on column stem and later carved

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

18THC  ROUND   TAVERN TABLE
18THC  ROUND   TAVERN TABLE

18THC ROUND TAVERN TABLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LATE 18THC ROUND TAVERN TABLE IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND PATINA FOUND IN NEW ENGLAND.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Mahogany Card Table
Louis XVI Mahogany Card Table

Louis XVI Mahogany Card Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A formal Louis XVI mahogany card table in the characteristic style of late 18th century French

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Amboyna Card Table
Rare Georgian Amboyna Card Table

Rare Georgian Amboyna Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An extremely attractive and exceptional quality, late 18th century, George III period card table of

Category

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

Materials

Amboyna

George II Mahogany Card Table
George II Mahogany Card Table

George II Mahogany Card Table

Located in London, GB

A George II mahogany concertina-action card table, with blind-fret decoration, circa 1760. When

Category

Antique 18th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Demilune Card Table
Antique Georgian Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Antique Georgian Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful late 18th century George III period mahogany demilune card table of exceptional color

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table, Philadelphia c. 1775-85
American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table, Philadelphia c. 1775-85

American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table, Philadelphia c. 1775-85

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is an exceptional work of art, an American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table from Pennsylvania

Category

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

Pair of English Card Tables
Pair of English Card Tables

Pair of English Card Tables

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Satinwood card tables with squared tapered legs with cuff banding and inlaid with a

Category

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

English Mahogany Tilt top  table
English Mahogany Tilt top  table

English Mahogany Tilt top table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mahogany English Tilt top table

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Table

Antique Hepplewhite Mahogany Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Semi Elliptical Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Card Table Having Well Figured Fold Over

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Satinwood Card Table
Antique Georgian Satinwood Card Table

Antique Georgian Satinwood Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality George III period satinwood demilune shaped card. Table having superbly figured

Category

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

Materials

Satinwood

Chippendale period mahogany  fret work silver table
Chippendale period mahogany  fret work silver table

Chippendale period mahogany fret work silver table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Chippendale period mahogany silver or tea table with a pierced fret apron, legs and

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table
Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table

Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Late 18th Century George III Period Rosewood Patience Table, Or Card Games

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

George II Mahogany Card Table
George II Mahogany Card Table

George II Mahogany Card Table

Located in London, GB

A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CONCERTINA-ACTION CARD TABLE, THE CABRIOLE LEGS CARVED WITH SHELLS AND

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Card Tables and Tea T...

Pair of Italian Walnut Card Tables
Pair of Italian Walnut Card Tables

Pair of Italian Walnut Card Tables

Located in London, GB

A pair of Italian Walnut Card Tables with needlework playing surfaces.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique Georgian Satinwood Serpentine Card Table
Antique Georgian Satinwood Serpentine Card Table

Antique Georgian Satinwood Serpentine Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality late 18th century George III period satinwood serpentine card table having oval

Category

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

Materials

Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew

Antique Small Mahogany Demilune Card Table
Antique Small Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Antique Small Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Demi Lune Card Table Of Diminutive Proportion Having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

George III Mahogany Card Table
George III Mahogany Card Table

George III Mahogany Card Table

By Adams

Located in Huntington, NY

Mahogany card table. The serpentine-fronted top with canted corners opening to a baize-lined

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Games Table
George II Mahogany Games Table

George II Mahogany Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

Demilune shape with flip over lid over a frieze and raised on circular legs and pad feet. Closed dimensions: 29" W x 14.5" D x 28.75" H

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Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) George II Card Tables and Te...

George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table
George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table

George II Mahogany Envelope Writing Table

By John Channon

Located in London, by appointment only

England, circa 1740. A fine mid-18th century mahogany folding envelope / supper table, the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Small Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Antique Small Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Antique Small Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality George III period mahogany demilune card table of diminutive proportion having

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Louis XVI Tile-Top Table
Danish Louis XVI Tile-Top Table

Danish Louis XVI Tile-Top Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th-century Danish Louis XVI table with tile top featuring scenes of Dutch landscapes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Fine Queen Anne Walnut Games Table
Fine Queen Anne Walnut Games Table

Fine Queen Anne Walnut Games Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine and rare Queen Anne walnut concertina action cross banded and inlaid games table with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique Georgian Period Inlaid Card Table
Antique Georgian Period Inlaid Card Table

Antique Georgian Period Inlaid Card Table

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique George III card table made in England & dating from around the 1790 period. It

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Card Table, circa 1770
Louis XV Card Table, circa 1770

Louis XV Card Table, circa 1770

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French Provincial Louis XV period card table / side table with a tapestry top on a fruit-wood

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Card Tables and Tea T...

Materials

Fruitwood

Unusually Large George III Satinwood Card Table
Unusually Large George III Satinwood Card Table

Unusually Large George III Satinwood Card Table

Located in London, GB

An unusually large George III satinwood and painted demi-elliptical card table, circa 1790.

Category

Antique 18th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of English Demilune Card Tables
Pair of English Demilune Card Tables

Pair of English Demilune Card Tables

Located in London, GB

This elegant pair of English Sheraton period demilune card tables feature a lovely bit of inlay

Category

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

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Pair of George III Satinwood Card-Tables
Pair of George III Satinwood Card-Tables

Pair of George III Satinwood Card-Tables

Located in London, GB

A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD CARD-TABLES, CIRCA 1790. Each with a line-inlaid frieze, the

Category

Antique 18th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George II Figured Mahogany Card Table
George II Figured Mahogany Card Table

George II Figured Mahogany Card Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

George II Figured Mahogany Card Table with Fold Over Top of Serpentine Form supported by Concertina

Category

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

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Good George II Mahogany Card Table
Good George II Mahogany Card Table

Good George II Mahogany Card Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

George II Mahogany Card Table - the baize lined fold-over top with outset corners above a frieze

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Located in London, GB

Antique George III period mahogany card table in very good original condition and dating to circa

Category

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

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table
Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Card Table

Located in London, GB

Antique George III period mahogany card table in very good original condition & dating to around

Category

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

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Period George III Satinwood Card Table
Period George III Satinwood Card Table

Period George III Satinwood Card Table

Located in Essex, MA

Period Satinwood Cardtable. NeoClassical Adam Paint. Swing legs and hinged top opens to reveal green felt gaming surface.

Category

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

Materials

Satinwood, Rosewood

Antique English Sheraton Flip Top Demilune Mahogany Inlaid Console Card Table
Antique English Sheraton Flip Top Demilune Mahogany Inlaid Console Card Table

Antique English Sheraton Flip Top Demilune Mahogany Inlaid Console Card Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 18th early 19th century Sheraton period mahogany card / console / tea table. Made of

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Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Fold over Table of Unusually Narrow Proportions
George II Mahogany Fold over Table of Unusually Narrow Proportions

George II Mahogany Fold over Table of Unusually Narrow Proportions

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George II mahogany tea or games table table of very narrow proportions, circa 1760.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Period Half-Round Satinwood Card Table

Antique Sheraton Period Half-Round Satinwood Card Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century Sheraton period half-round satinwood card table having padoukwood crossbanded

Category

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

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Padouk, Satinwood

George II Walnut Carved Games / Card Table
George II Walnut Carved Games / Card Table

George II Walnut Carved Games / Card Table

Located in Dallas, TX

George II carved walnut card/games table that doubles as a side table when not in use. The fold

Category

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

Materials

Baize, Walnut

George II Mahogany Triple Top Games Table
George II Mahogany Triple Top Games Table

George II Mahogany Triple Top Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

With triple hinged top with turret corners opening to a fitted card surface and backgammon, ratcheted reading stand and swing out inkstand, raised on slight cabriole legs and pad feet.

Category

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

Materials

Other

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Demi-Lune Card Table
George III Satinwood and Mahogany Demi-Lune Card Table

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Demi-Lune Card Table

Located in London, GB

A GEORGE III SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY DEMI-LUNE CARD TABLE, CIRCA 1790. Inlaid with fustic, kingwood

Category

Antique 18th Century Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

A Late Eighteenth Century Writing Table of Diminutive Proportions
A Late Eighteenth Century Writing Table of Diminutive Proportions

A Late Eighteenth Century Writing Table of Diminutive Proportions

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1790 A very fine rectangular late eighteenth century writing table, the top

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Scottish Mahogany Games Table c. 1790
George III Scottish Mahogany Games Table c. 1790

George III Scottish Mahogany Games Table c. 1790

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with canted corners and string inlay, over a drawer, square tapered legs. Labeled on back Biggar, Edinborough.

Category

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

German Glass Bead Decorated Rococo Centre Table, circa 1760
German Glass Bead Decorated Rococo Centre Table, circa 1760

German Glass Bead Decorated Rococo Centre Table, circa 1760

By Johann Michael Van Selow

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

the rarest and greatest technical achievements of the 18th century was German glass beadwork from

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

English George III  Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760
English George III  Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760

English George III Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid-18th century Concertina-action folding games table, the frame and veneer in mahogany, the

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Card Table in Flame Mahogany with Baize Interior
Chinese Chippendale Card Table in Flame Mahogany with Baize Interior

Chinese Chippendale Card Table in Flame Mahogany with Baize Interior

Located in London, GB

A fine Chinese Chippendale card table with Chinese blind fret decoration to the frieze, the folding

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of American Federal Mahogany Card Tables c. 1790
Fine Pair of American Federal Mahogany Card Tables c. 1790

Fine Pair of American Federal Mahogany Card Tables c. 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

but only using glue. Measurements: [table one] 37 5/8" wide x 18 1/4" deep x 29 5/8" high; 36 11

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Satinwood Card/Side Table
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Satinwood Card/Side Table

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Satinwood Card/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid satinwood card/side table having a quality mahogany

Category

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

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Single Plank Top
George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Single Plank Top

George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Table with Single Plank Top

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome Geo III mahogany tilt-top table with single plank top, great color and pantination.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Card Tables and Tea ...

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Two Drawers Folding Table
Italian Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Two Drawers Folding Table

Italian Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Two Drawers Folding Table

Located in Firenze, IT

This beautiful high quality Italian 18th century antique original Louis XVI period fold over game

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Bronze

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A remarkable work of English ingenuity, the "concertina-action" games table was a creative solution

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A remarkable work of English ingenuity, the “concertina-action“ games table was a creative solution

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique Georgian Mahogany Lowboy
Antique Georgian Mahogany Lowboy

Antique Georgian Mahogany Lowboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful George II Period Mahogany Lowboy Having Three Drawers To Shaped Frieze With Original Plate Handles Standing On Elegant Cabriole Legs Terminating On Pad Feet

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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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.
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    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.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 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.