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Very Large Scale Mid-19th Century Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful and very large scale, mid-19th Century English breakfront pine bookcase. Dry
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful 19th century Louis XIV style breakfront vitrine, decorated with a variety of geometric
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

English Painted Breakfront Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century breakfront marble top buffet with columns and brass grills to the doors. Silk
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
original, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. Breakfront is 16" deep on each end section.  
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Display Cabinet in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A late 19th century breakfront display cabinet. surmounted with pierced lattice work, cresting
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Dutch breakfront oak commode with nice carved detail. 1810. Code: 8837
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch Breakfront Commode
19th Century Dutch Breakfront Commode
H 34.5 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Italian Breakfront Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Italian inlaid Walnut breakfront commode with marble top. Circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Breakfront Commode
19th Century Italian Breakfront Commode
H 34.26 in W 50.01 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Sheraton style 19th century country pine breakfront bookcase cabinet with lattice center
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Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Pine Breakfront
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome two part cabinet . Great display piece.
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Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Pine Breakfront
Early 19th Century Pine Breakfront
H 82 in W 53 in D 15 in
19th Century Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
A William IV period satinwood inverted breakfront Chiffonier, having replacement black fossil
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Breakfront Commode, 19th century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A marble top of breakfront shape with molded edge, three long shaped drawers of tulipwood veneer
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Louis XVI Style Breakfront Commode, 19th century
Louis XVI Style Breakfront Commode, 19th century
H 33.08 in W 46.07 in D 22.45 in
19th Century English Inverted Breakfront Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted oak inverted breakfront buffet with heavily molded doors
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Buffets

Materials

Oak

William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Period 19th
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Antique 19th Century William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine 19th Century Three Door Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century fruitwood three door breakfront bookcase, beautifully hand carved with a
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany library breakfront bookcase. The stepped and moulded cornice above the four upper glazed
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI / Napoleon III Breakfront Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A marble top of breakfront shape french Empire commode with tapered feet adorned, chiseled brass
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase With Breakfront
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in rosewood from the first part of the 19th century from England called
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Louis XVI Breakfront Commode, 19th century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of two commodes: - A marble top of breakfront shape french Empire commode with tapered feet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary Drawer
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Inlaid Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Great little 19th century English Regency period inlaid rosewood breakfront bookcase cabinet. Under
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19th century English pine breakfront bookcase We can also customise existing
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Regency Breakfront Low Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency breakfront low bookcase, the shaped statuary marble top raised over four
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality early 19th century, Regency Period, rosewood breakfront side cabinet, or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Georgian Five Piece Breakfront with Arrow Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
dates to the 19th century and is in very good overall condition, with minor surface losses
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Textile, Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A unique Early 19th C. English Provincial Carved Pine Breakfront, with exceptional molded
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Fine 18th/19th Century Figured Burl Wood Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An oantique Burl Wood Cabinet with very fine form and excellent color enhanced by a later Turquoise painted interior. Finely constructed with canted sides and tiered carved shaped co...
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet, having a green marble top above a
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Antique 1830s British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet
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Antique 1820s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Scandinavian empire flame mahogany breakfront bookcase circa 1820. Stunning
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century English Pine Breakfront Cupboard
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a very rare English pine breakfront cupboard dating to the early 1800s. In original
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Antique 1850s Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase has
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Rosewood Hand-Carved Oriental breakfront– Late 19th /Early20th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent two-part Oriental China cabinet is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, designed to serve as a grand curio or china display cabinet for treasured collectible...
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Antique Late 19th Century Singaporean Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850. Comprising of 5
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An early 19th century Regency satinwood breakfront glazed floor bookcase. The bookcase is cross
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase. It
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase with Hidden Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine 19th century English regency period Rosewood breakfront bookcase. “Plain and neat” but refined
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Very Rare 19th Century Irish Breakfront Bookcase Labelled 'Strahan of Dublin'
By Strahan of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and impressive 19th Century Irish well figured, flame mahogany four door breakfront
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Antique 19th Century Irish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Burlwood Mahogany Regency-Style Inlay Decorated Breakfront
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This distinguished mid-19th century English Regency-style breakfront sideboard, crafted from
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Antique 1850s English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
-19th century.  
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English 19th Century William IV Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An impressive William IV/early Victorian four door breakfront bookcase or bookcase cabinet. Rare to
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique mahogany astragal glazed breakfront bookcase with dentil cornice, swan neck
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Regency Period 4-door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine early 19th-century, Regency period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Large 19th Century Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate Fireplace Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Beautiful Quality Large 19th Century Gilt Dore Bronze Heavy Sculpted Ornate
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors. 1820
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors With Lower Doors
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Breakfront Wardrobe 19th Century
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
breakfront wardrobe, by Marsh Jones Cribb & Co, of Leeds and Cavendish Square London, Circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase
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Antique 1880s English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century Edwardian Inlaid / Painted Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship mahogany bookcase / china cabinet in the Edwardian style with a flat top molded cornice above four cross-banded glazed doors. Each features a centered hand pa...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Irish Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe by Robert Strahan of Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality and impressive Irish early Victorian flame mahogany breakfront gentleman’s
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Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century English Four Door Breakfront Bookcase By Maple & Co., London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine late 19th century four door breakfront bookcase by Maple & Co, the upper section with the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase. We can also customise
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well crafted Rustic Breakfront in a handsome Amber tone stain. With plenary of
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront
Fine Rustic Antique Pine Breakfront
H 83 in W 61.25 in D 17.25 in
French Neoclassical Painted Wood Breakfront Raised Chest w/Marble Top 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood commode with marble top from the 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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19th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century breakfront you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century breakfront — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century breakfront, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Hobbs & Co. and Holland & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Breakfront?

The average selling price for a 19th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $9,234, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Breakfront
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

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