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19th Century French Counter
19th Century French Counter

19th Century French Counter

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century

Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Counter / Portuguese cabinet 19th century in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating nine.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century
ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century

ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

ITALIAN COUNTER/CABINET WITH TREMPE 19th Century Italian, 19th century. with ebony marquetry, ebonized wood with engraved ivory applications, decorated with "Compositions with mythol...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Painted Counter
19th Century French Painted Counter

19th Century French Painted Counter

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French black painted counter. Panelled front with shelves / cupboards on the other side.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Wooden Shop Counter
19th Century Wooden Shop Counter

19th Century Wooden Shop Counter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional 19th-century Belgian shop counter in richly dark original painted finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter
Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter

Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very large and important 19th Century French counter in walnut. This is a freestanding item with cupboards both sides and eight doors on each side.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Score Counter
19th Century Score Counter

19th Century Score Counter

$390Sale Price|67% Off

19th Century Score Counter

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel construction painted from, circa 1890-1900.  

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Petite painted shop counter from a 19th Century French bakery or mercantile, this unusual and outstanding counter would transform your kitchen or retail establishment.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble

Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art populaire workbench, a timeless piece steeped in history and character, featuring three spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a sideboard, counter, or workbench. Its a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter
Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter

Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This massive Spanish 19th century retail shop counter is over 14 feet long (14’-5 ¼” to be exact) - which is a fantastic scale to anchor a large kitchen or commercial business as it ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Paint

19th Century Brass Glass Counter
19th Century Brass Glass Counter

19th Century Brass Glass Counter

Located in København, København

Very sweet Antique French brass and glass counter with one adjustable glass shelf and very beautiful brass details. The counter is in very good condition and with wear according to a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century dry bar, counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and features three molded panels for visual interest.

Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine
English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine

English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning Victorian apothecary shop counter was made in the 19th century in the United Kingdom.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany
Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Antique Counter 19th Century from Germany

Located in Udenhout, NL

Antique counter from the 19th century from the brand Kanterbräu.

Category

Antique 1890s German Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pine 16 Drawer Apothecary Counter Console
19th Century Pine 16 Drawer Apothecary Counter Console

19th Century Pine 16 Drawer Apothecary Counter Console

Located in Round Top, TX

Fun and function combine in this pine counter with 16 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were u...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century British Colonial Wood Counter Game
19th Century British Colonial Wood Counter Game

19th Century British Colonial Wood Counter Game

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Curious mechanical lottery apperatice that has a hardwood spinning canister with pine cap and spout, supported by two turned mahogany posts on a round wood base with ball feet. The p...

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Games

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser
19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser

19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser

Located in Forney, TX

A large 19th century rustic Victorian era industrial general store counter tin bin tea / coffee dispenser - mercantile retail display with beautifully aged distressed patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rustic Painted Motif Counter, Wood, European, 19th Century Charm
Rustic Painted Motif Counter, Wood, European, 19th Century Charm

Rustic Painted Motif Counter, Wood, European, 19th Century Charm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined blend of history and charm, this Rustic Painted Motif Counter hails from Europe, circa early 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet
19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet

19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century painted store counter ~ display cabinet is a marvelous artifact from the Belle Epoque, and perfect for use as a dry bar or a coffee bar!

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance

By Bayliss & Coulthard

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Boulangerie Marble Counter, 19th Century, Carved Slab, France
French Boulangerie Marble Counter, 19th Century, Carved Slab, France

French Boulangerie Marble Counter, 19th Century, Carved Slab, France

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular carved slab marble counter from a French Boulangerie. This comes with a new wood frame. Actual functioning cabinetry would need to be provided by the buyer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island
19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island

19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island

Located in Round Top, TX

19th Century Swedish Pine 24 Drawer Apothecary Counter Kitchen Island 19th-century Swedish pine apothecary counter featuring twenty-four drawers, originally likely used in a European...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Farm Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack

19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-for...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two mirrored doors fitted. It features one shelve that can be adjusted in height. It is mounted on a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pine Shop Counter with Rustic Reclaimed Top for Kitchen Island
19th Century Pine Shop Counter with Rustic Reclaimed Top for Kitchen Island

19th Century Pine Shop Counter with Rustic Reclaimed Top for Kitchen Island

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive freestanding island will be the gathering place in any kitchen. This versatile piece originally served as a grocer's shop counter in the 1800's and is finished on all...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Hutch Cabinet, Rouge de Rance Counter
Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Hutch Cabinet, Rouge de Rance Counter

Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Hutch Cabinet, Rouge de Rance Counter

Located in Dekalb, IL

This is a late 19th-century Victorian hutch cabinet, executed in richly figured hardwood with extensive hand-carved detailing throughout.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Sideboard/ Counter from the Early 19th Century in Pine Wood
Antique English Sideboard/ Counter from the Early 19th Century in Pine Wood

Antique English Sideboard/ Counter from the Early 19th Century in Pine Wood

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this stunning antique English sideboard / console table / counter / kitchen island from the early 19th century, made of natural pine wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century
Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful and unique antique English freestanding piece of furniture dates back to the 19th century. A distinctive and atmospheric item that fits perfectly into almost any inter...

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain

By Sarraguemines

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This late 19th century French shop counter is extremely rare because of its custom made Sarreguemines porcelain panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Desks

Materials

Wood

French Oak Counter
French Oak Counter

French Oak Counter

Located in Fall River, MA

Ornate oak counter originating from France. Original hardware and fine, carved details. Decide which side to showcase depending on your mood. The interior contains: One shelf, run...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet This is superb Victorian shop display Cabinet, it has a walnut frame, the base of the cabinet is covered in its original faded blue Velve...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands
19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

19th C Oakwood Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Statue, Netherlands

Located in Leuven , BE

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th C Counter top Cigarstore Northern American Indian statue, Unknown artist
19th C Counter top Cigarstore Northern American Indian statue, Unknown artist

19th C Counter top Cigarstore Northern American Indian statue, Unknown artist

Located in brussel, BE

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

Category

19th Century Dutch School Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC

By Empire NY

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...

Category

Antique 1870s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters

Located in London, GB

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box, the surfaces carved with trad...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top
English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top

English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top

Located in Germantown, MD

A Rare English Victorian Iron Wash Stand with Marble Counter Top with a cut-out bowl diameter of 10.5". Measures 30.75" in width, 21" in depth, and 29.5"" in height to the marble cou...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanities

Materials

Marble, Steel

Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin
Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin

Shaped Antique Counter Top Stoneware Basin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A shaped antique counter top stoneware basin. Dating to the late 19th century, this unusually shaped basin showcases a timeless elegant look.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter sku 1853 Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm Weight 79kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers
Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers

Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Counter Drawers sku 1787 W179 x D60 x H85 cm Weight 75 kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Pine

Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley
Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley

Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley

By Hawksley London

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Hawksley and William Bartram were the most prominent British gun implement manufacturers of the last half of the 19th Century with each of them exploiting this need and produced thei...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sporting Art Games

Materials

Brass, Nickel

French Pitch Pine Counter / Bar, C. 1880.
French Pitch Pine Counter / Bar, C. 1880.

French Pitch Pine Counter / Bar, C. 1880.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Constructed of solid pitch pine, this late 19th-century French counter or bar features a paneled front fitted with two cabinet doors and supported by turned front feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

Swiss Carved Painted Pine Serving Counter/ Sideboard
Swiss Carved Painted Pine Serving Counter/ Sideboard

Swiss Carved Painted Pine Serving Counter/ Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual early 19th C Swiss carved painted pine serving counter with three drawers. 1830

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Sideboards

Materials

Pine

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk, the matching Waiting Bench is also available separately Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc Provenance: Caisse d'Eparg...

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer  A useful little cabinet
Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer  A useful little cabinet

Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer A useful little cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Counter top Display Cabinet with Drawer A useful little cabinet, it has 3 bevel cut glass sides and in interior mirror at the back so the contents can be viewed well from all si...

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in good condition and ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 6” in diameter ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters

Located in London, GB

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese mother of pearl counters Chinese, early 19th century Measure: Diameter 3.5cm This set comprises sixty-three mother of pearl gaming counters from t...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter
19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter sku 1713 W157 x D48 x H100 cm Base 73 Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.
A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.

A French Painted Wood Counter, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a generous molded top above a paneled case with four panels across the front and paneled sides. The open back allows for flexible storage and functionality, while the surfa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers
19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers

19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC Painted Glazed Pine Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers sku 1609 W124 x D59 x H101 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Victorian Reclaimed Mahogany Counter or Bar Panelling
Victorian Reclaimed Mahogany Counter or Bar Panelling

Victorian Reclaimed Mahogany Counter or Bar Panelling

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Three sections of reclaimed Victorian mahogany bar counter panelling. Additional Dimensions: 2 panels- 96 x 108 x 4 cm 1 panel- 94 x 76 x 4 cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Panelling

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

19thC English Ebonised Mahogany & Pine Shop Counter / Island
19thC English Ebonised Mahogany & Pine Shop Counter / Island

19thC English Ebonised Mahogany & Pine Shop Counter / Island

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany & Pine Shop Counter / Island (Larger version available sky 2171) sku 2171B W148 x D42.5 x H92 cm Internal shelf depth 38 cm Weight 43Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

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19th Century Counter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century counter for your home. A 19th century counter — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century counter — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century counter made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century counter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chicago Hardware Foundry Company and Sarraguemines produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Counter?

A 19th century counter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,514, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $91,807.
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  • 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.
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    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
    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
    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.
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    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
    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
    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
    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.
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    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.