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19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original cradle in solid walnut of the late 19th century, with saber legs and removable upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century rocking cradle in original red paint, with shaped detail at head and foot, on carved
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Antique 19th Century North American Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
$275
H 20.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany cheese cradle from England with a sleigh shaped dish over a square base. The
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle
19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle
$975
H 4.25 in W 13.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century English Oak Cheese Cradle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak cheese cradle with a wonderful sleigh shaped base and hand turned handles
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Cheese Cradle
19th Century English Oak Cheese Cradle
$1,275
H 5.75 in W 16.75 in D 10.75 in
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was handcrafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. The original blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
$2,800
H 21.5 in W 35.25 in D 26 in
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle circa 1860. Traditional Swedish painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
$1,811
H 22.5 in W 35.25 in D 28.5 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle. Circa 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in original colours, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history, ready for further
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century hand-carved cradle made of dark walnut that rests on two scrolled rockers. Very good
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France
19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France
$2,102
H 24.81 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in
French 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Tray with Cradle and Wicker Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Majolica asparagus tray from the 19th century, with large cradle and wicker motifs
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Majolica

Cradle for dolls in painted wood. Portugal 19th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cradle for dolls in painted wood. Portugal 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

Cradle for dolls in painted wood. Portugal 19th century
Cradle for dolls in painted wood. Portugal 19th century
$1,075
H 14.57 in W 22.05 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle
Located in Miami, FL
in Vienna Secession style in the late 19th century, the exceptionally executed European antique
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Mahogany Cradle, Louis Philippe or North European Neoclassical, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Philippe or North European neoclassical fruitwood inlaid mahogany cradle, mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Silvered Bronze Vine Motif Wine Cradle / Decanting Machine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unusual late 19th century silvered bronze wine cradle or decanting machine designed as crossed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Forney, TX
-crafted in Vienna Secession style in the late 19th century, the exceptionally executed European antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French old baby bassinet or cradle. Can be used in a baby or a child room for storing toys and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-19th Century English Silver Plate Engraved Wine Cradle Holder
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
plate wine cradle holder. This exquisite piece combines the timeless beauty of silver craftsmanship with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif A stunning cradle or baby crib
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Antique 1890s Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Majolica Ocean Themed Asparagus Cradle with Attached Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, maker unknown, circa late 19th century. A ribboned bunch of asparagus makes up the pierced footed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Rocking Cradle, 19th Century Crib
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Wire Work Moses Basket Crib The Rolls Royce of Victorian cradles. Cast and wrought iron
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Grand Tour 19th C. Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling Infant Dionysus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian Grand Tour 19th Century Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling the Infant Dionysus Very fine
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grant Tour 19th Century Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling the Infant Dionysus
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Grand Tour bronze statue of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Children's Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style, Late 19th Century
Located in London, Park Royal
This French bentwood cradle made in the Thonet style is a rare find, circa late 1900s. The cradle
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century
By Thonet
Located in London, Park Royal
This French bentwood cradle made in the Thonet style is a rare find, circa late 1900s. The cradle
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

French Provincial Rocking Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial style (19th Cent) stripped rocking cradle with spool design.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Rocking Cradle
$695
H 27 in W 26 in D 27 in
American Federal Tulip Poplar & Walnut Carved Cradle
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century Adorable American Federal Tulip Poplar & Walnut Carved Cradle Possible
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Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first
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Antique 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Victorian Child's Baby Doll Pet Cradle Brass Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Child's Baby Doll Pet Cradle Brass Bed. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 24" H x
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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

American Country Pine Rocking Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Cent) stained pine rocking cradle with floral-decorated hood.
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Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

American Country Pine Rocking Cradle
American Country Pine Rocking Cradle
$3,500
H 27 in W 41 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle. Circa Late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
$395
H 31 in W 37 in D 17 in
Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
children to sleep in the 19th century. Pine construction with original red wash stain.  Bed space with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle
Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle
$629
H 27.25 in W 25 in D 36 in
A Baroque Style Sculptural Carved Wood Cradle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. Conceived in the baroque style of the late 17th century, this cradle most probably dates to the mid-19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Planters, Cachepots and...

Materials

Wood

A Baroque Style Sculptural Carved Wood Cradle
A Baroque Style Sculptural Carved Wood Cradle
$36,366
H 48.82 in W 49.22 in D 23.23 in
19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated doll cradle from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This Pennsylvania
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 13.25 in D 22.5 in
18" x 44" Antique Caucasian Cradle Panel Wall Hanging, Circa 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This splendid work of textile art is a side panel of an antique Caucasian Mafrash (baby's cradle
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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18" x 44"  Antique Caucasian Cradle Panel Wall Hanging, Circa 1880
18" x 44"  Antique Caucasian Cradle Panel Wall Hanging, Circa 1880
$591 Sale Price
40% Off
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 0.2 in
19th Century Walnut Berceau
Located in Napa, CA
19th century walnut rocking cradle.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Berceau
19th Century Walnut Berceau
$1,500
H 14 in W 43 in D 19 in
Original Painted Pine Baby Cradle Rocker, Sweden 1850-55
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was hand-crafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. Note each of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk. It includes the original crown and pink
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk
Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78 in W 48 in D 26 in
Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional extinguishing cradle made of heavy bronze. The handle is designed as a man's bust. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Silver Wine Bottle Cradle Holder Pourer 1899 Adjustable
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Cradle featuring a simple, elegant design. This
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Wine Bottle Cradle Holder Pourer 1899 Adjustable
Antique Victorian Silver Wine Bottle Cradle Holder Pourer 1899 Adjustable
$2,517 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.56 in W 4.18 in D 6.11 in
Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Outstanding late 19th century Italian Baroque style painted and parcel gilt carved wood and gesso
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Iron & Brass Swinging Baby Cradle or Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique baby cradle is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique English Staffordshire or Prattware Pottery Model of a Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 18th or early 19th century English Prattware baby's cradle in a rare large size
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Majolica Asperagus Cradle & Stand
Located in New York, NY
Unique Late 19th Century Luneville Majolica Hand Painted Asparagus Cradle with with Matching Stand.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

19th Century Majolica Asperagus Cradle & Stand
19th Century Majolica Asperagus Cradle & Stand
$1,400 / set
H 7 in W 12.75 in D 10.5 in
Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle
Located in Raalte, NL
good but used condition. Originating from the beginning of the 20th century or the end of the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle
Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle
$255
H 19.2 in W 39.7 in D 19.2 in
French Early 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Located in Sart-Saint-Laurent, BE
This French early 19th century rocking cradle is absolutely gorgeous and in mint condition. It is
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Early 19th Century Rocking Cradle
$6,929
H 51.19 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Quebec Pine Cradle Bassinet 19th Century
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique nineteenth-century Quebec Pine cradle. Professionally restored. Hand-cut blued steel French
Category

Antique 1870s Canadian Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Quebec Pine Cradle Bassinet 19th Century
Quebec Pine Cradle Bassinet 19th Century
$1,320
H 16 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century Country, French Birchwood Swinging Cradle - STORE CLOSING MAY 31ST
Located in San Mateo, CA
A gorgeous country French swinging cradle with removable upholstered cushion. The swinging part of
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Antique 19th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Decorative Georgian Oak Antique Cot / Cradle
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Decorative Georgian oak antique cot / cradle This 18th Century Decorative Georgian Oak Antique
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Child's Cradle
Located in Alton, GB
Solid mahogany childs cradle with hood. The cradle sits on a flat base and has two curved feet
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Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Child's Cradle
Mahogany Child's Cradle
$755
H 30.32 in W 13.39 in D 37.01 in
Victorian Mahogany Cradle
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A 19th century Victorian mahogany cradle in a mahogany stand. The cradle hangs from the stand by
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Antique 19th Century British Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Cradle
Victorian Mahogany Cradle
$1,920
H 21.66 in W 33.67 in D 19.22 in
Antique Olive wood Cradle from France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
ravishing cradle to swing made in olive wood, farm furniture from the south of France
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Antique Olive wood Cradle from France
Antique Olive wood Cradle from France
$1,510
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 9.25 in
Antique English Pottery Figure of a Child in a Cradle, Early 19th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
cradle. The body of the cradle if finely relief molded with Fine squiggles,the figure of the sleeping
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Antique Early 1800s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Provencal Cradle c.1880s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful cradle. The patina is warm and lovely. The cradle is built with wood spindles
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Antique 19th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

French Provencal Cradle c.1880s
French Provencal Cradle c.1880s
$750
H 17 in W 34 in D 19 in
Regency Rosewood Cradle on Stand
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A pretty Regency Rosewood child's cradle, the headboard with a reeded frame surmounted with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Children's Furniture

Regency Rosewood Cradle on Stand
$4,126
H 53.15 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
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19th Century Cradle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century cradle for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every 19th century cradle was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century cradle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century cradle made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Hukin and Heath, Luneville and Native American Art each produced at least one beautiful 19th century cradle that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century Cradle?

Prices for a 19th century cradle start at $298 and top out at $63,779 with the average selling for $1,968.
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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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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    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.
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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.