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Federal Tiger Maple Tripod Table, American, Early 19th Century
Federal Tiger Maple Tripod Table, American, Early 19th Century

Federal Tiger Maple Tripod Table, American, Early 19th Century

Located in Huntington, NY

Tiger Maple Tripod table, top with chamfered corners also inlaid with mother of pearl, circles

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century
Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century

Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Charles X burr maple bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Hepplewhite inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table c. Early 19th Century
Antique Hepplewhite inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table c. Early 19th Century

Antique Hepplewhite inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table c. Early 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This Antique Hepplewhite Inlaid Maple Drop Leaf Table, dating to the early 19th century, is a

Category

Antique 1820s American Hepplewhite Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Maple

Early 19th Century Charles X Birds-Eye Maple Wood Dining Chairs
Early 19th Century Charles X Birds-Eye Maple Wood Dining Chairs

Early 19th Century Charles X Birds-Eye Maple Wood Dining Chairs

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A set of seven dining chairs from the French Charles X period. Made of Bird-eye maple wood. These

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Late Federal Birdseye Maple Single Drawer Work Table
Late Federal Birdseye Maple Single Drawer Work Table

Late Federal Birdseye Maple Single Drawer Work Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Federal Style Birdseye Maple and maple Single Drawer Work Table. Measuring 6.5" in diameter

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire
Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire

Viennese Biedermeier Maple Armoire

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Viennese Biedermeier (Circa 1830) maple armoire cabinet with 2 doors and inlaid trim with

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Maple

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree

By Maple & Co.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

. This elaborate and ingenious construction is master crafted by the cabinet maker, Maple Company of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode
Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

Birdseye Maple Faux Bamboo Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

Birdseye Maple and Faux Bamboo Commode by Claude Prio. Commode is fitted with three substantial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

19th Century French Writing Sewing Stand in Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French writing sewing stand made of bird's eye maple veneer, circa 1830 top lifts to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black
19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black

19th Century Etagère Shelves Napoleone III Walnut Maple Black

Located in Prato, IT

France, second half of the 19th century Veneered, maple, thuja burl, ebony and ebonized walnut

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Shelves

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Armchair
Victorian Walnut Armchair

Victorian Walnut Armchair

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

Victorian walnut armchair A Victorian walnut armchair of good proportions. Fully restored and covered in calico. Loose cover made in 'Old Flax, Ivory' by Soane Britain. Dimensions:...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Small Italian Marquetry Table in Walnut, Rosewood, and Maple
Small Italian Marquetry Table in Walnut, Rosewood, and Maple

Small Italian Marquetry Table in Walnut, Rosewood, and Maple

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming small table of Italian origin (Rolo), dating from the first half of the 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century
Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century

Located in London, GB

manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats to each side with

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Tobacco Jar
19th Century English Tobacco Jar

19th Century English Tobacco Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

A piece that bridges the line between function and quiet artistry, this 19th-century English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C
Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique Empire maple and brass bed. This bed, which has already survived almost two centuries, is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair
19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

19th Century English Victorian Male Watercolor Portrait
19th Century English Victorian Male Watercolor Portrait

19th Century English Victorian Male Watercolor Portrait

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian maple framed watercolor painting portrait of 19th Century man (Related Item

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Maple

Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed
Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed

Amercian Victorian Maple Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian faux bamboo full size birds eye maple bed with side finials and filigree

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet
Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique early 19th century American pine and maple Corner Cupboard, c 1810. Made of pine and maple

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Blown Glass, Maple

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table
Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

Exceptional 19th Century Anglo-Indian Coromandel centre table

Located in Malton, GB

Coromandel with maple inlaid boarder. The figuring to the Coromandel timber is fabulous and is what makes

Category

Antique 19th Century Center Tables

Materials

Maple, Padouk

George IV Burr-Maple Centre Table
George IV Burr-Maple Centre Table

George IV Burr-Maple Centre Table

Located in London, GB

A FINE GEORGE IV BURR-MAPLE CENTRE TABLE, CIRCA 1825. The circular top with it’s original inset

Category

Antique 19th Century Center Tables

Materials

Maple

American Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest / Dresser
American Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest / Dresser

American Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest / Dresser

Located in Fulton, CA

Beautiful hand made tiger maple Chippendale tall dresser. Late 18th early 19th century. Crafted in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Maple

English Regency Style Maple Center Table
English Regency Style Maple Center Table

English Regency Style Maple Center Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style (mid-19th Century) octagonal maple pedestal base center table with two

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Maple

George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers
George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers

George III Field Maple Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A maple chest of drawers with line inlaid quarter veneered rectangular top within an oval with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet
French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Faux Bamboo Bird's Eye Maple Cabinet. Cabinet features a beautifully figured birds-eye-maple

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

French Charles X Maple Chest
French Charles X Maple Chest

French Charles X Maple Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Charles X (1830s) birds eye maple and mahogany trimmed chest with 4 drawers resting under a

Category

Antique 19th Century Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Maple and Bird’s-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Daybed, circa 1880
French Maple and Bird’s-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Daybed, circa 1880

French Maple and Bird’s-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Daybed, circa 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Maple and bird’s-eye maple Faux bamboo daybed, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Splayed Ladder-Back High Chair, 19th Century
Splayed Ladder-Back High Chair, 19th Century

Splayed Ladder-Back High Chair, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

, first half 19th century. 20 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by 36 inches tall; seat height 22 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century American Children's Furniture

Materials

Hickory, Maple, Oak

American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest
American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest

American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nice early large eight drawer American curly Maple chest with Pine secondary wood. Likely made

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

19th Century American Butcher's Table
19th Century American Butcher's Table

19th Century American Butcher's Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century American maple butcher's table with a beautiful well-worn finish only 100+ years of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Maple

Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Dresser/Commode
Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Dresser/Commode

Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Dresser/Commode

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th Century Bird's Eye Maple Dresser/Commode with Mirror and Faux Bamboo Details, attributed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dressers

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Early American Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand Adjustable
Early American Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand Adjustable

Early American Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand Adjustable

Located in Germantown, MD

Early American Adjustable Cast Iron and Maple Bible / Dictionary Stand. Measures 16" in width, 16

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Iron

French Charles X Maple Chest
French Charles X Maple Chest

French Charles X Maple Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Charles X bird's eye maple chest with 5 amaranth marquetry inlaid drawers and supporting a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Maple Framed Needlework Sampler
Maple Framed Needlework Sampler

Maple Framed Needlework Sampler

Located in Southampton, GB

Hand Crafted Needlework Sampler in a Maple Frame. This sampler features the alphabet, religious

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood, Maple

19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art
19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art

19th Century English Zoological Drawings Taxidermy Curio Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

investigation. Ink of paper, 19th century in age, English in origins each approx 24/29/2.5cm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Paper

Well Figured Refinished Antique Tiger Maple Writing Table
Well Figured Refinished Antique Tiger Maple Writing Table

Well Figured Refinished Antique Tiger Maple Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique writing table with fine traditional form and graining. The table with a shaped open back splash and a single apron drawer with fine brass knob pull. Raised on finely turne...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available
Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available

Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

mirror, in the Rococo Chippendale style, circa 19th century, England. Mirror has a central carved crest

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Maple

Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available
Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available

Chippendale Maple Wood Wall Mirror, Pair Available

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

mirror, in the Rococo Chippendale style, circa 19th century, England. Mirror has a central carved crest

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Maple

Antique English Victorian Oak Birdseye Maple Bibliotheque Hutch Bookcase Topper
Antique English Victorian Oak Birdseye Maple Bibliotheque Hutch Bookcase Topper

Antique English Victorian Oak Birdseye Maple Bibliotheque Hutch Bookcase Topper

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique late 19th English Victorian reclaimed oak hutch. Features an arcaded front with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak

Early 19th Century French Marquetry Occasional Table
Early 19th Century French Marquetry Occasional Table

Early 19th Century French Marquetry Occasional Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French marquetry occasional kidney-shape table with two drawers made in the early 19th century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells
19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carpenter's workbench from the 19th century represents functional trade furniture built for

Category

Antique 19th Century Estonian Machine Age Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table
Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table

Fine Antique French Figured Maple And Stone Top Console Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

overhanging an eye-catching figured maple frame in a rich orange brown finish with captivating wood grain over

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"L" bracket mattress supports that screw into the interior of the rails. Circa Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair

Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair Provenance purchased from a

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Early 19th Century Red Painted and Bird's-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers from Maine
Early 19th Century Red Painted and Bird's-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers from Maine

Early 19th Century Red Painted and Bird's-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers from Maine

By L.Sprat, Bridgton 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century high country original red painted chest of drawers from Bridgton, Maine. The

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Dressers

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Directoire Style Side/Center Table
French 19th Century Directoire Style Side/Center Table

French 19th Century Directoire Style Side/Center Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most decorative French 19th century Directoire style flamed mahogany, rosewood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy
Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy

Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

dovetailed drawers, Queen Anne shapely legs, solid brass hardware, quality craftsmanship. Circa 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dressers

Materials

Brass

R J Horner Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Chiffonier
R J Horner Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Chiffonier

R J Horner Bird's Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Chiffonier

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th Century American Bird's-Eye Maple Chiffonier/Chest of Drawers, attributed to R.J. Horner

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dressers

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Mid-century Hand Carved Maple Wood Heifetz Syle Abstract Table Lamp
Mid-century Hand Carved Maple Wood Heifetz Syle Abstract Table Lamp

Mid-century Hand Carved Maple Wood Heifetz Syle Abstract Table Lamp

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Hard-carved abstract maple wood table lamp in the style of Yasha Heifetz. It showcases

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

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19th Century Maple For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century maple you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, maple and hardwood, every 19th century maple was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century maple — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century maple, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century maple over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Biedermeier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Maple?

Prices for a 19th century maple start at $75 and top out at $202,124 with the average selling for $3,971.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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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.