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Antique German Silver Teapot - 1820
Antique German Silver Teapot - 1820

Antique German Silver Teapot - 1820

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of this antique 19th century teapot is plain and unembellished, with an impressive chased leaf

Category

Antique 1820s German Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Teapot by Charles Fox II
Antique Sterling Silver Teapot by Charles Fox II

Antique Sterling Silver Teapot by Charles Fox II

By Charles Fox II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive 19th Century antique George IV English sterling silver teapot

Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Saltglaze Teapot
19th Century Saltglaze Teapot

19th Century Saltglaze Teapot

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Pewter Koi Fish Teapots, 19th Century
Chinese Pewter Koi Fish Teapots, 19th Century

Chinese Pewter Koi Fish Teapots, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Chinese pewter koi-form teapots, 19th Century. larger: 9 ¾ inches wide by 4 inches deep

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Teapot with Mandarin Decoration
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Teapot with Mandarin Decoration

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Teapot with Mandarin Decoration

Located in Lisboa, PT

Chinese Porcelain Teapot with Mandarin Decoration China, 19th century Refined Chinese Porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Enameled Yixing Teapot, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Enameled Yixing Teapot, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Enameled Yixing Teapot, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual antique Chinese Yixing teapot of squat rounded form with loop handle and short

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Teapot
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Teapot

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Teapot

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Teapot, white rounded body with colourful hand-painted designs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Teapot in Paris Porcelain, 19th Century
Teapot in Paris Porcelain, 19th Century

Teapot in Paris Porcelain, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Teapot in Paris porcelain, 19th century". Large Teapot, richly decorated with gilding and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot

By Minton

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese man figural teapot. It is wonderfully whimsical and features a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Antique Silver Bachelor Teapot, Regency Style, 19th Century
Antique Silver Bachelor Teapot, Regency Style, 19th Century

Antique Silver Bachelor Teapot, Regency Style, 19th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

purity (92.5% silver). It's the standard symbol used on English sterling silver since the 16th century

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Van Kempen Museum Dutch 19th Century Silver Teapot
Van Kempen Museum Dutch 19th Century Silver Teapot

Van Kempen Museum Dutch 19th Century Silver Teapot

By Van Kempen

Located in New York, NY

J. M. Van Kempen, Dutch continental silver teapot from the 19th century, with beaded motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Majolica Teapot
19th Century English Majolica Teapot

19th Century English Majolica Teapot

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vibrant and whimsical late 19th century Majolica teapot with yellow background. The geranium

Category

Antique 1880s English Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Beautiful and charming Pewter Teapot from the 19th Century
Beautiful and charming Pewter Teapot from the 19th Century

Beautiful and charming Pewter Teapot from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful and charming Pewter Teapot from the 19th Century. Richly decorated with stripes. Wear

Category

Antique 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher
19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning set consists of a teapot with decorative top and finial and similarly styled pitcher

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Wedgwood Etruria Drab Stoneware Smear-Glazed Teapot
19th Century Wedgwood Etruria Drab Stoneware Smear-Glazed Teapot

19th Century Wedgwood Etruria Drab Stoneware Smear-Glazed Teapot

By Wedgwood

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century wedgwood Etruria drab stoneware smear-glazed teapot A wedgwood teapot in Drab

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese ceramic teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Chinese ceramic teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Chinese ceramic teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Chinese ceramic teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Old Chinese teapot with a striking design of two

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century
Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

red glazed teapot in the form of a sitting monkey

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, early 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

style in a traditional Chinese garden villa in the early 19th century, hardwood stand included. Ric061.   

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century
Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Chinese Monkey Form Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

yellow, brown, and green glazed mother monkey holding her baby

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica figural teapot signed Minton. Modeled as a Chinaman , the tail formed as the Chinaman’s

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Decorative Victorian 19th Century Hammered Copper Teapot
Large Decorative Victorian 19th Century Hammered Copper Teapot

Large Decorative Victorian 19th Century Hammered Copper Teapot

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

An exceptionally large 19th-century copper teapot, hand-hammered. The rich, timeworn patina is the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jars

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Teapot, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

, depicting the schalor man teaching two kids in the garden, a late 19th century example. wood stand included. .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Teapot, 19th c.
Chinese Porcelain Teapot, 19th c.

Chinese Porcelain Teapot, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

yellow, brown, and green glazed turtle form teapot

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Spongeware Teapot
19th C Spongeware Teapot

19th C Spongeware Teapot

$716Sale Price|20% Off

19th C Spongeware Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th C spongeware pottery teapot. Scallop edges on top and bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sponge Ware Teapot with Lid, Very Rare
19th Century Sponge Ware Teapot with Lid, Very Rare

19th Century Sponge Ware Teapot with Lid, Very Rare

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This most unusual sponge ware teapot has the original lid and is in fine condition with the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

A Chinese Cast Iron Duck-Shaped Teapot With Mark, 19th Century
A Chinese Cast Iron Duck-Shaped Teapot With Mark, 19th Century

A Chinese Cast Iron Duck-Shaped Teapot With Mark, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Cast Iron Duck-Shaped Teapot With Mark, 19th Century Description: It features a large

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

from the 19th century. The teapot is of rounded melon shape with vertical partitions around the body

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century English Wedgwood Hand-Painted Bamboo Porcelain Teapot with Lid
19th Century English Wedgwood Hand-Painted Bamboo Porcelain Teapot with Lid

19th Century English Wedgwood Hand-Painted Bamboo Porcelain Teapot with Lid

By Wedgewood

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This refined 19th-century Wedgwood teapot is an exceptional example of English porcelain, hand

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand
Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand

Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand

Located in Brea, CA

Antique silver teapot on burner stand. Weighs 726 grams.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974
19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974

19th Century Mason's, Ashworths Ironstone Teapot Stand, Hand Painted Ptn 4974

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Brothers in the 19th century, circa 1880 Teapot stand's by Mason's Ironstone are rare items. This

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, 19th c.
Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, 19th c.

Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

decorated with butterflies, flowers, and birds

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

$324Sale Price|39% Off

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Chinese porcelain teapot dating from the end of the 19th century. With its modern shape and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Antique Indo-Persian Copper Teapot with Floral Design
19th Century Antique Indo-Persian Copper Teapot with Floral Design

19th Century Antique Indo-Persian Copper Teapot with Floral Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century Indo Persian copper tea or coffee pot with an arabesque pattern, embossed

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Czech New Old Stock Raw Ceramic Teapot
Mid Century Czech New Old Stock Raw Ceramic Teapot

Mid Century Czech New Old Stock Raw Ceramic Teapot

Located in Hook, Hampshire

teapot. This white raw ceramic teapot was made in Czech in the 19th Century. We recently cleared a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Teapot Flowers Butterflies, Late 19th/Early 20th
Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Teapot Flowers Butterflies, Late 19th/Early 20th

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Teapot Flowers Butterflies, Late 19th/Early 20th

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot
English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot 19th Century The bullet-shaped porcelain teapot is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr, USA, the 19th century
Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr, USA, the 19th century

Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr, USA, the 19th century

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr made in the USA, end of the 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot
English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot

English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter bulbous shaped tea pot with cover.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Tableware

Materials

Pewter

3 Chinese rose medallion porcelain teapots/bowl, 19th c.
3 Chinese rose medallion porcelain teapots/bowl, 19th c.

3 Chinese rose medallion porcelain teapots/bowl, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

5in(D) x 9in(W) x 8in(H) are the dimensions of the largest teapot

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Chinese Teapot with Lid
Canton Chinese Teapot with Lid

Canton Chinese Teapot with Lid

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful hand-painted, floral paneled ceramic teapot from China with contrasting dish lid gives

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Black Porcelain Teapot with Grecian Design
Black Porcelain Teapot with Grecian Design

Black Porcelain Teapot with Grecian Design

Located in Queens, NY

Black porcelain teapot with Grecian figure in chariot with horses.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Tableware

Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown
Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown

Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown

Located in Porto, PT

the 19th century to 1885. Additional information: Good condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Christofle Animal Teapot
Christofle Animal Teapot

Christofle Animal Teapot

By Christofle, Emile Reiber

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully crafted and endlessly charming, this exceptionally rare silverplate teapot by the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Meiji Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Blue and White Chinese Teapot
Antique Blue and White Chinese Teapot

Antique Blue and White Chinese Teapot

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique fine bone porcelain blue and white Chinese teapot has a long spout with hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Tri-Color Teapot
Wedgwood Tri-Color Teapot

Wedgwood Tri-Color Teapot

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming Wedgwood teapot is crafted of tri-color jasperware, one of the firm’s rarest

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Islamic-style guilloche silver teapot with monogram card
Islamic-style guilloche silver teapot with monogram card

Islamic-style guilloche silver teapot with monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver teapot in Islamic style with monogram plaque. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands
Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands

Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver teapot, embossed with scrolls and garlands. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hotel Silver Plated Teapot
Vintage Hotel Silver Plated Teapot

Vintage Hotel Silver Plated Teapot

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage silver plated tea pot, 5 in x 7 in at widest point, some scratches and dents, marked Grace Line, an ocean liner, on one side of tea pot, underside marked 28088 e & co. In shi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Famille Rose Teapot Jar, Late Qing Period
Famille Rose Teapot Jar, Late Qing Period

Famille Rose Teapot Jar, Late Qing Period

Located in seoul, KR

A square Chinese famille rose teapot, Tongzhi mark and of the period Period: Qing Dynasty Type

Category

Antique 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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19th Century Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century teapot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 19th century teapot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century teapot, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century teapot, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Minton, Paul Storr and Belleek Pottery Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful 19th century teapot that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century Teapot?

The average selling price for a 19th century teapot at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $15,777 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Teapot
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A good indicator as to whether your teapot is antique is to check the spout holes. If it has three or four, it is likely your piece is an antique. There may also be a maker’s mark on the bottom, which could help identify the date made. Shop a collection of antique goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.