Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

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.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

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.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

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.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

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.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

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.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

19th Century Cradle

Antique Childrens Furniture

French Baby Cradle

19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished

$2,900

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 flanks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle

$275

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 rockers.

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle

$975

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Cheese Cradle

$1,275

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 with lovely hand turned finials on the ends.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

$1,359

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle crib circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle

$495

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France

$2,018

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle

$1,769

Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle circa 1840.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Tray with Cradle and Wicker Motif

$1,550

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Majolica

Mahogany Cradle, Louis Philippe or North European Neoclassical, Mid-19th Century

$4,500

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, the half round cradle now fitted with a removable copper liner, with spindle turne...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle

$4,475

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Vienna Secession style in the late 19th century, the exceptionally executed European antique, circa 1875, having a scrolled canopy hook, over boat-shaped ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle

$7,750

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Forney, TX

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Vienna Secession style in the late 19th century, the exceptionally executed European antique, circa 1875, having a scrolled canopy hook, over boat-shaped ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French

$1,100Sale Price|20% Off

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 comforters. Very decorative and full of character Good condition Shipping: 52 / 96 ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

American Country Pine Rocking Cradle, Floral Hood, 19th Century, USA

$3,500

American Country Pine Rocking Cradle, Floral Hood, 19th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (19th Cent) stained pine rocking cradle with floral-decorated hood.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif

$3,850

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif

Located in Stamford, CT

French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif A stunning cradle or baby crib.

Category

Antique 1890s Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Majolica Ocean Themed Asparagus Cradle with Attached Tray

$960

19th Century English Majolica Ocean Themed Asparagus Cradle with Attached Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce sea-side themed rustic English majolica asparagus cradle with an attached under tray, maker unknown, circa late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

19th-Century "Lagerbank" Cradle Table in Fir and Larch with Two Drawers

$1,261

19th-Century "Lagerbank" Cradle Table in Fir and Larch with Two Drawers

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

An authentic 19th-century **Lagerbank** table, handcrafted in solid fir and larch wood according to the Alpine furniture-making tradition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fir

Grant Tour 19th Century Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling the Infant Dionysus

$5,192

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 after the antique; Marble.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle

$46,850

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-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Children's Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style, Late 19th Century

$3,279

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 is in perfect working order with a gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a r...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century

$3,279

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 is in perfect working order with a gentle rocking action which can be blocked by a r...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bentwood

American Federal Tulip Poplar & Walnut Carved Cradle

$685

American Federal Tulip Poplar & Walnut Carved Cradle

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 19th Century Adorable American Federal Tulip Poplar & Walnut Carved Cradle Possible Provenance ( Middleton, DE. ) Dimensions Slightly Different From leg to Leg 44 W / 3...

Category

Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Primitive Walnut Doll Cradle C1850

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Primitive Walnut Doll Cradle C1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

A walnut doll cradle showcases the simplicity and craftsmanship typical of the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Walnut

Antique Folk Art Stenciled Doll Cradle C1860

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Folk Art Stenciled Doll Cradle C1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

A distinctive 19th-century example of painted folk art doll furniture.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle

$750

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. Measurements: 31" H x 46" W x 23" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

$395

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” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood, presumably to store small ite...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Colonial Figural Painted "1820" Wooden Baby Doll Cradle

$450

Antique Colonial Figural Painted "1820" Wooden Baby Doll Cradle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Colonial Figural Painted "1820" Wooden Baby Doll Cradle. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 21.5" W x 16" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original paint decorated doll cradle from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This Pennsylvania German Dutch doll cradle is in a bitter sweet painted surface with original decorate...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle

$614

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle circa 1870. Good example of how we used to put our children to sleep in the 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Gothic Style Hanging Cradle Fire Basket

$9,216

Large Gothic Style Hanging Cradle Fire Basket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A very large and unusual Gothic style hanging cradle fire basket dating back to the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18" x 44" Antique Caucasian Cradle Panel Wall Hanging, Circa 1880

$689Sale Price|30% Off

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). It is all naturally dyed and handwoven in soumak technique with using wool and cotton.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Carved Italian Baroque Wood Cradle, Circa 1850

$35,528

Hand-Carved Italian Baroque Wood Cradle, Circa 1850

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Conceived in the baroque style of the late 17th century, this cradle most probably dates to the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Planters, Cachepots and...

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Berceau

$1,500

19th Century Walnut Berceau

Located in Napa, CA

19th century walnut rocking cradle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Rocking Cradle, Hand-Crafted Wood, Circa 1850

$695

French Provincial Rocking Cradle, Hand-Crafted Wood, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

French Provincial style (19th Cent) stripped rocking cradle with spool design.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique English Model Pond Yacht on Wooden Cradle Stand

$17,080

Monumental Antique English Model Pond Yacht on Wooden Cradle Stand

Located in Nottingham, GB

Pitched at an extraordinary scale, this maritime model features a planked timber hull secured with rows of tiny brass pins along every seam. Circular brass portholes punctuate the up...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

The Cradle after Nicolaes Maes, Antique Dutch Interior Etching, circa 1875

$378

The Cradle after Nicolaes Maes, Antique Dutch Interior Etching, circa 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

A little girl in a white cap and broad white collar sits beside a wicker cradle and looks out at us with a shy, happy smile, one hand resting on the cradle's edge as she rocks it. In...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server

$1,350

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server

Located in Chappaqua, NY

19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server/Cradle.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880

$481

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 artist's initials "CH" can be found on the top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Drawing of Children Around a Cradle – Signed G. Verburgh, c.1800

$1,089

Dutch Drawing of Children Around a Cradle – Signed G. Verburgh, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch Drawing of Children Around a Cradle – Signed G. Verburgh, c.1800 Description: Charming early 19th-century drawing depicting a tender domestic scene with two children and a wom...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Drawings

Materials

Paper

Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style

$1,995

Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style

By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Regency Bird's-Eye Maple Baby Cradle with Drawer and Lion Paw Feet

$1,800

English Regency Bird's-Eye Maple Baby Cradle with Drawer and Lion Paw Feet

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

An exceptional English Regency baby cradle crafted in beautifully figured bird's-eye maple with contrasting ebonized accents, dating to the second quarter of the 19th century.

Category

20th Century Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique English Staffordshire or Prattware Pottery Model of a Cradle

$895

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Recent Sales

19th Century Majolica Asperagus Cradle & Stand

Unavailable

H 7 in W 12.75 in D 10.5 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle

Unavailable

H 19.2 in W 39.7 in D 19.2 in

Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle

Located in Raalte, NL

Originating from the beginning of the 20th century or the end of the 19th century. The measurements are, Depth 49 cm/ 19.2 inch.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

French Early 19th Century Rocking Cradle

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 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.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Quebec Pine Cradle Bassinet 19th Century

Unavailable

H 16 in W 37 in D 21 in

Quebec Pine Cradle Bassinet 19th Century

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique nineteenth-century Quebec Pine cradle. Professionally restored. Hand-cut blued steel French diamond-head nails that are functional and decorative. Joints have been reglued an...

Category

Antique 1870s Canadian Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

19th Century Country, French Birchwood Swinging Cradle - STORE CLOSING MAY 31ST

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 43.5 in D 22 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 the cradle has nine wooden spindles on two sides and five wooden spindles on the ot...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Decorative Georgian Oak Antique Cot / Cradle

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 32.29 in

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 Cot / Cradle has a hooded front, beautiful turned finials and is full of lovely coun...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Child's Cradle

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 13.39 in D 37.01 in

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 which allows the cradle to rock back side to side. This cradle is typical of the Victor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Cradle

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 33.67 in D 19.22 in

Victorian Mahogany Cradle

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A 19th century Victorian mahogany cradle in a mahogany stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Olive wood Cradle from France

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 9.25 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Antique English Pottery Figure of a Child in a Cradle, Early 19th Century

Unavailable

H 4 in W 8 in D 3 in

Antique English Pottery Figure of a Child in a Cradle, Early 19th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Dated: 1800 to 1810 English A large size prattware pottery figure of a sleeping child in a cradle. The body of the cradle if finely relief molded with Fine squiggles,the figure of...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Provencal Cradle c.1880s

Unavailable

H 17 in W 34 in D 19 in

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 and woven bottom. This is a very interesting piece. Although it is a cradle, it ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Regency Rosewood Cradle on Stand

Unavailable

H 53.15 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 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 carved rose flower filled basket, the sides with turned spindles and the whole raised on...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Children's Furniture

Rare Victorian Wicker Swinging Cradle

Unavailable

H 60 in W 45 in D 22 in

Rare Victorian Wicker Swinging Cradle

Located in Sheffield, MA

Natural finish Victorian wicker cradle with an artistically inspired sculptural quality. A melange of symmetrical reed curlicues and diagonal latticing fill the body of the cradle. R...

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Cane, Reed

Dutch Woven Iron Wire Rocking Cradle

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in

Dutch Woven Iron Wire Rocking Cradle

Located in Werkendam, NL

A 19th century Dutch woven iron wire rocking cradle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wire

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle

Unavailable

H 12.75 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle

Located in Miami, FL

American Federal mahogany salesman sample hooded cradle.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

English Staffordshire Pearlware Prattware Model of a Cradle

Unavailable

H 4 in W 5.75 in D 2.25 in

English Staffordshire Pearlware Prattware Model of a Cradle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

English Staffordshire Pearlware Prattware model of a cradle or moses basket the ovate body with upper section, modelled to resemble woven rushes with vertical staves, with a rope-...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Ceramics

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

English Prattware Cradle with Figure of a Baby, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 0.1 in W 4 in D 0.1 in

English Prattware Cradle with Figure of a Baby, circa 1800

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

A good pottery example of a baby in cradle with strong relief decoration and vibrant Pratt colors. It is thought that such pieces were given as gifts to newly weds as a hint of the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century

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H 28 in W 24 in D 41 in

Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

The elongated planter is beautifully hand painted in a royal red and parcel-gilt motif, the sides are decorated in a scrolling foliate inspiration, terminating in a foot board depict...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Folk Art Painted Cradle

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H 22 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in

Antique Swedish Folk Art Painted Cradle

Located in Round Top, TX

This charming 19th century cradle with the original warm, rust colored paint is visually outstanding.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Children's Furniture

Kitchen Spoon Cradle, 19th Century

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H 4.5 in W 25.5 in L 4.5 in

Kitchen Spoon Cradle, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century kitchen spoon cradle carved from a single block of wood, was cleverly designed to keep an oft-used utensil at hand, with an ingenious drain hole and spout drilled and ca...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Children’s Cot Cradle

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H 31 in W 37 in D 21 in

19th Century Antique Children’s Cot Cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century antique children’s cot cradle nice decorative piece with unusual pigeon hole to the roof section.

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century

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H 13.25 in W 42 in D 14.25 in

Northwest Coast Child's Cradle, 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

An exquisite Native American Indian child's cradle. Intricately painted in red and black pigment in designs indicative of Northwest Coast tribes and constructed of cedar boards with ...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art

19th Century Rare Lancaster County Doll Cradle

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H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Rare Lancaster County Doll Cradle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fancy 19th century original brick red painted handmade child's doll cradle has all original cut-out and fancy cut-out rockers.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives

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Pine

19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Child's Cradle

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H 31 in W 37 in D 21 in

19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Child's Cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted pine child's cradle, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Wicker Swinging Baby Cradle

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H 45.5 in W 45 in D 27 in

19th Century Victorian Wicker Swinging Baby Cradle

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The crib includes a detachable wicker crown which holds mosquito netting to be draped over the cradle as a canopy to protect the baby from insect bites. (The swinging cradle is held ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Children's Furniture

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Wicker

Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century

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H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in

Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

Rare original old painted Alpine cradle Measures: H. 55cm, L. 90cm, P. 70cm On the whole surface there are floral decorations and apotropaic symbols. At the ends, two medallion...

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Antique 1810s Italian Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Century Antique Mahogany Cradle, circa 1800

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H 28.35 in W 41.34 in D 16.15 in

Early 19th Century Antique Mahogany Cradle, circa 1800

Located in Suffolk, GB

Early 19th century antique mahogany cradle having an attractive shaped solid mahogany canopy and lovely solid elegantly shaped sides and back.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Rocking Cradle

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H 27.5 in W 40 in D 33.3 in

Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Rocking Cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle, circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Traditional Swedish Painted Pine Cradle

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H 25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid-19th Century Traditional Swedish Painted Pine Cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare piece painted in original colors, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history, ready for further use as a log bin or a toy chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

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H 27.5 in W 40 in D 33.3 in

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

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H 27.5 in W 40 in D 33.3 in

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

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H 25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare piece painted in original colours, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history, ready for further use as a log bin or a toy chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle

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H 21.5 in W 35.25 in D 26 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 painted finish with white flowers has been worn away from years of use; especially...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

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H 25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare piece painted in original colours, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history, ready for further use as a log bin or a toy chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

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H 25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare piece painted in original colours, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history, ready for further use as a log bin or a toy chest.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century French Empire Style Baby Cradle / Planter Box

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H 39.5 in W 45 in D 18 in

19th Century French Empire Style Baby Cradle / Planter Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Empire style baby cradle that has been converted to a planter with a newer removable zinc trough.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wine Bottle Cradle

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H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wine Bottle Cradle

Located in London, GB

An elegant antique Victorian silver plated wine bottle cradle, circa 1870 in date. The cast body is finely decorated in the neoclassical manner with draping garlands of foliate a...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Silvered Bronze Vine Motif Wine Cradle / Decanting Machine

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H 11 in W 13 in D 7 in

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 grape vine with leaves and grapes.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Mid-19th Century English Silver Plate Engraved Wine Cradle Holder

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H 9.5 in Dm 4 in

Mid-19th Century English Silver Plate Engraved Wine Cradle Holder

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the bygone era of refined indulgence with our old English Sheffield silver plate wine cradle holder. This exquisite piece combines the timeless beauty of silver...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Cradle or Drainer Stand

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H 4.5 in W 5.25 in D 9 in

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Cradle or Drainer Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French majolica Asparagus cradle shaped server, showing the fronds and berries of the asparagus fern on a basket weave ground. The cradle has two handles and is pierced for drainin...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Rocking Cradle, 19th Century Crib

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H 38.98 in Dm 39.38 in

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 frame with wire work cradle. Brass rim and knob finials. Easy rocking action. Ori...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Tudorbeathan Oak Cradle

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H 20.5 in W 35 in D 16 in

Antique English Tudorbeathan Oak Cradle

Located in Calgary, Alberta

We don't think it is a 17th century piece but more likely to have been made in the style of a Tudor cradle during the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century British Tudor Children's Furniture

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Artisan-Made Walnut Cradle

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H 24 in W 20 in D 37 in

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Artisan-Made Walnut Cradle

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally from the region of Savoie, France, near the Swiss border, this mid-nineteenth century hand-carved walnut cradle rests on two scrolled rockers. Wooden knobs on each side of...

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Antique 1860s French Children's Furniture

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Metal

Pine Rocking Cradle

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H 27 in W 38 in D 31 in

Pine Rocking Cradle

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our three grandsons all spent their early months sleeping in this lovely pine rocking cradle from the Netherlands and now it is time to pass it on to another family. All original exc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Ash Cradle Scythe

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H 47 in W 27 in D 48 in

Antique Ash Cradle Scythe

Located in Baltimore, MD

An advance on the single bladed scythe, the cradle scythe with its multiple curved tines or "fingers" enabled the user to slice and set aside the cut grass or grain in one motion and...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century Traditional Swedish Painted Pine Crib Cradle

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H 25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid-20th Century Traditional Swedish Painted Pine Crib Cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare piece painted in original colours, turned finials in pine. A real piece of 19th century history. Expected losses to paintwork.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Cradle

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H 63 in W 41 in D 21 in

Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Cradle

Located in Dallas, TX

Fit for a royal infant! This stunning cradle has been kept in superlative condition for well over a century and a half! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany with an exquisite g...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Children's Furniture

Country French Walnut Baby Cradle

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H 18.5 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in

Country French Walnut Baby Cradle

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century country French baby cradle made of solid walnut with hand carved putti on both side panels and charming flower bouquets with ribbons carved on the ends.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Child's Baby Doll Pet Cradle Brass Bed

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H 24 in W 15 in D 29 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 15" W x 29" D.

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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

19THC WALNUT HANDMADE CRADLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA

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H 24 in W 43 in D 27 in

19THC WALNUT HANDMADE CRADLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19THC WALNUT HANDMADE CRADLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA.CONSTRUCTED WITH HAND MADE ROSE HEAD NAILS AND WOOD PEGS.THIS EARLY CRADLE IS MADE FROM WALNUT WOOD AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION.

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Dovetailed Crotch Mahogany Wooden Hooded Baby Cradle

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H 31 in W 46 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. Measurements: 31" H x 46" W x 23" D.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Cradle, Germany, circa 1840

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H 33.47 in W 38.59 in D 27.56 in

Antique Biedermeier Cradle, Germany, circa 1840

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original antique German Biedermeier cradle from circa 1840 in old dark varnish.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle

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H 27.25 in W 25 in D 36 in

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Victorian painted pine canopy top cradle circa 1870. Good example of how we used to put our children to sleep in the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker Swinging Cradle

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H 62 in W 22 in D 42 in

Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker Swinging Cradle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This dark stained Victorian wicker cradle possesses intricate patterns that give it an almost Gothic quality. An array of symmetrical reed arches and seamless striping crisscrossing ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wicker

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle

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H 12 in W 13.25 in D 22.5 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 German Dutch doll cradle is in a bitter sweet painted surface with original decorate...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19thc Eary Original Cream Painted Handmade Doll Cradle

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H 10 in W 18 in D 8 in

19thc Eary Original Cream Painted Handmade Doll Cradle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL 19THC BUTTERMILK PAINTED HANDMADE DOLL CRADLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THIS FOLKY SQUARE NAILED CONSTRUCTION DOLL CRADLE WAS WELL LOVED AND HAS GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE.WE...

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Antique 19th Century American Children's Furniture

Perfume Baby Cradle with Three Crystal Bottles

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H 8.63 in W 6 in D 4 in

Perfume Baby Cradle with Three Crystal Bottles

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and intricate French perfume bears precious cargo in its bassinet-form design. Crafted of lace-like doré bronze with silk and velvet accents, the swinging cradle holds thre...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Cradle with Original Green Paint, Dated 1893

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H 39.5 in W 45 in D 21.5 in

Antique Cradle with Original Green Paint, Dated 1893

Located in Round Top, TX

One can hear the whispers of soft lullabies and imagine a mother's hand gently rocking her baby in this delightful standing cradle. Where the original green paint has been worn away ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Baby Cradle J&J Kohn Nr.2, 1900ca

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H 79.93 in W 56.3 in D 25.99 in

Baby Cradle J&J Kohn Nr.2, 1900ca

By Michael Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children's Furniture

Materials

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Original Painted Pine Baby Cradle Rocker, Sweden 1850-55

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H 23.5 in W 34.25 in D 19.75 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 narrow ends with dates and monograms. The original painted finish with red/orange ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

George III Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury, England, Circa 1800

$3,819

H 18.5 in W 19 in D 13 in

George III Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury, England, Circa 1800

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality George III Period Mahogany boat shaped Canterbury having one drawer To Frieze with replacement brass knobs raised on elegant square tapered legs with original bra...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Mahogany Book Stand, Circa 1900

$895

H 6.5 in W 19 in D 9.25 in

English Edwardian Mahogany Book Stand, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Lovely period Edwardian book stand made from Mahogany and expertly inlaid with satinwood. This charming book stand is absolutely precious! The stand is made from mahogany and then...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870

$635

H 15.75 in W 13.5 in D 15.5 in

Canadian Primitive Pine Farrier’s Tray, c. 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

A sturdy Canadian pine farrier’s tray, circa 1870, made to carry the tools of a working farrier. The deep lower compartment held nails, rasps, and shoeing tools; the two small upper ...

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Antique 1870s Canadian Primitive Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Hand-Carved Oak Dough Bowl, circa 1850

$1,122

H 5.12 in W 22.45 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Swedish Hand-Carved Oak Dough Bowl, circa 1850

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautifully hand-carved Swedish oak dough bowl, or tråg, dating to around 1850. Hewn from a single solid piece of oak, this authentic country piece displays a wonderful sculptural ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

$570

H 6.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.5 in

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

Located in Elkhart, IN

A substantial early 20th-century wooden trug or tool caddy with a beautifully worn surface developed through generations of practical use. Its long rectangular body is organized arou...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s

$375

H 5.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.75 in

Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s

Located in Houston, TX

Antique wooden dough trough in unrestored, untreated original condition. A beautiful home decoration that can be used in many different ways. Dimensions: 13 3/4"d x 30 1/4"w x 5 1/2"h

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20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Antique William and Mary Quality Oak Panelled Rocking Crib

$2,042

H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 37.01 in

Antique William and Mary Quality Oak Panelled Rocking Crib

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique William and Mary quality oak panelled rocking crib having a quality oak shaped hood, six turned finales, lovely oak panels standing on shaped oak rockers A charming 17th cen...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

Cantù Baby Bed Cot in Burl Walnut, Walnut & Carved Maple Paolo Buffa attributed

$11,615

H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 53.15 in

Cantù Baby Bed Cot in Burl Walnut, Walnut & Carved Maple Paolo Buffa attributed

By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Vigonza, Padua

20th century neoclassic eclectic baby bed or baby cot, in burl walnut, walnut and carved maple, by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Palazzi Dell'Arte, Paolo Buffa & Cassi Ramelli attributed...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Children's Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Burl

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Wheel Barrow

$700

H 12.5 in W 38 in D 14.5 in

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Wheel Barrow

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French provincial wooden wheel barrow.

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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Canterbury

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 30 in D 12 in

19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Canterbury

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century English regency style Canterbury constructed from mahogany. Fronted by two large drawers measuring 4.5 inches deep. The rack is enclosed with turned spindles and s...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Carved Walnut Rocking Berceau Cradle

$3,280

H 24.25 in W 43.5 in D 24.5 in

17th Century French Carved Walnut Rocking Berceau Cradle

Located in Dallas, TX

The motifs of this rocking cradle from the 1600s are exceptionally ornate, with the rich brown patina of the walnut wood making the carvings even more impressive. Known in France as ...

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Antique 17th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

$15,000

H 47.75 in W 52 in D 28 in

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

American Charleston Mahogany child's crib with flanking side and end rails, turned bulbous ringed spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt faste...

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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

$875

H 7.25 in W 27.25 in D 16.25 in L 7.25 in

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

This authentic antique French dough bowl was hand-carved from a single block of hardwood circa 1880 and reflects the practical craftsmanship of traditional provincial kitchens. The e...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

19th Century Antique Shoe Shine Stand with Wood Foot Rest, USA

$650

H 14 in W 24 in D 15 in

19th Century Antique Shoe Shine Stand with Wood Foot Rest, USA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unique antique shoe shine foot rest.

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Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830

$1,800

H 6 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany cheese caddy with scrolled ends and flanking carved medallions. Early 19th Century

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Antique 1830s English George IV Serving Pieces

Geo III Rolling Mahogany Cheese and Biscuit Server, circa 1800

$985

H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Geo III Rolling Mahogany Cheese and Biscuit Server, circa 1800

Located in valatie, NY

Geo III Rolling mahogany cheese and biscuit server, circa 1800. When dinner ended in the 18th century and early 19th century the cheese server was brought out. It was filled with che...

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany

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H 22.25 in W 24 in D 10 in

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Located in New York, NY

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

$3,200

H 13.5 in W 16 in D 29 in

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a very large, 29 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surfa...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Inlaid Moroccan Chair

$1,800

H 35.25 in W 25.25 in D 17.5 in

Inlaid Moroccan Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Inlaid Moroccan chair, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Moroccan, circa 1950s. Completely hand made with intricate inlay throughout. Retains warm original patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern

$3,465Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in L 27.5 in

A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

$8,500

H 31.75 in W 39 in D 16 in

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

$14,985Sale Price|49% Off

H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

$319Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2 in W 20 in D 20 in

Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty Natural History Marine Soecimens Collection of vintage sea urchins., Sea stares. All natural colours . Divine design and symmetry for specific function.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

$34,000 / set

H 18 in W 16 in D 1 in

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Nan WatsonAmerican Impressionist Oil Landscape Sailing Near Todd’s Point Greenwich, CT, c. 1935

$4,300

H 9.5 in W 11.75 in

American Impressionist Oil Landscape Sailing Near Todd’s Point Greenwich, CT

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This painting is signed lower left. Nan Watson is a female American artist from the early 19th century that is most commonly known for her floral paintings and portraits. As an artis...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna

$4,782

H 8.47 in W 8.47 in D 0.79 in

Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna

Located in London, GB

This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Bone

Jacob Kjær Armchair Model M70/21 Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

$7,453

H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in

Jacob Kjær Armchair Model M70/21 Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model M70/21 designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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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.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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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.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How did art change in the 18th century?
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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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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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Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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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.
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