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Pair Of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Pair Of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Pair Of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Located in Ongar, GB

A lovely pair of 18th century Italian candlesticks made from carved wood. With layers of beautiful

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Candlestick on Barite Crystals, Copper and Fused Glass
18th Century Italian Candlestick on Barite Crystals, Copper and Fused Glass

18th Century Italian Candlestick on Barite Crystals, Copper and Fused Glass

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian candlestick with coordinating natural-forming copper and intertwined with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Sunset Cactus Quartz and Baroque Pearl
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Sunset Cactus Quartz and Baroque Pearl

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Sunset Cactus Quartz and Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian candlestick top decorated with sunset cactus quartz and a baroque pearl

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 18th century gilt wood candlesticks from Italy. This pair is wonderfully hand carved and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment with Galena and Pyrite
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment with Galena and Pyrite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment with Galena and Pyrite

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted with galena and pyrite deposits. The gilded

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Chalcedony and Barite Crystals

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

A pair of 18th century Italian candlesticks adorned with chalcedony rosettes with deposits of

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian candlestick decorated with free-forming glass and baroque pearls on an Italian

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass, Glass, Wood

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Amber and Aquamarine on Aquamarine Base
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Amber and Aquamarine on Aquamarine Base

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Amber and Aquamarine on Aquamarine Base

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian candlestick with amber and aquamarine points on an aquamarine base. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian candlestick top with polished agate coral and a baroque pearl. The 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Large Late 18th Century Italian Candlestick
Large Late 18th Century Italian Candlestick

Large Late 18th Century Italian Candlestick

Located in Napa, CA

Large Italian candlestick from the late 18th Century. Beautifully carved and painted with gold

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Paint, Plaster, Wood

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Herkimer Diamond on Mica & Calcite
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Herkimer Diamond on Mica & Calcite

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Herkimer Diamond on Mica & Calcite

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian silver candlestick decorated with a Herkimer diamond with a mica foliage

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Adam Style Mounted Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks with Agate Coral & Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick tops with polished fossil agate coral and a

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian hand-carved candlestick with hand-painted cream tones and distressed silver

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment on Tangerine Crystals in Matrix Base
18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment on Tangerine Crystals in Matrix Base

18th Century Italian Candlestick Fragment on Tangerine Crystals in Matrix Base

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca gilded candlestick decorated with amber mounted on tangerine

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick top with polished fossil agate coral and natural forming

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlestick Tops with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl
Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlestick Tops with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlestick Tops with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

A pair of 18th century Italian silver leaf candlestick tops with polished agate coral and baroque

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Mecca Candlestick with Phantom Quartz & Chalcedony Rosettes
18th Century Italian Mecca Candlestick with Phantom Quartz & Chalcedony Rosettes

18th Century Italian Mecca Candlestick with Phantom Quartz & Chalcedony Rosettes

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian mecca gold leaf candlestick with a red phantom crystal quartz point encased in

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted on chalcopyrite and adorned with baroque pearls

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

18th Century Italian Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Calcite Crystals in Matrix
18th Century Italian Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Calcite Crystals in Matrix

18th Century Italian Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Calcite Crystals in Matrix

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted with chalcopyrite and calcite crystals in

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick top with fossil agate coral. The fragment was

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. It is mounted with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. It has the original gold leaf

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells
18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian gilded candlestick mounted with a pearlescent oyster shell and adorned with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Clam Shell on Cut Rock Coral Base
18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Clam Shell on Cut Rock Coral Base

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Clam Shell on Cut Rock Coral Base

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick with a fossil clam shell and gold leaf barnacles

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell
18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Silver Leaf

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Candlesticks
Italian 18th Century Giltwood Candlesticks

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Candlesticks

Located in Stockbridge, GA

18th Century Italian Giltwood candlesticks. The candlesticks are recovered of gilt leaves and old

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood, Mercury Glass

18th Century Italian Polychromed Altar Candlesticks
18th Century Italian Polychromed Altar Candlesticks

18th Century Italian Polychromed Altar Candlesticks

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of monumental 18th century Italian prickets made in the Rococo style of carved and polychromed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick
Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick

Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Italian 18th century Baroque gilt copper candlestick. Rare Italian Baroque candlestick from the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

18th Century Italian Cathedral Gold Gilt Candlesticks
18th Century Italian Cathedral Gold Gilt Candlesticks

18th Century Italian Cathedral Gold Gilt Candlesticks

Located in San Angelo, TX

Beautiful set of 18th century Cathedral Candlesticks. Purchased in Lucca, Italy. Check out the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair 18th Century Italian Large Gold Candlesticks
Pair 18th Century Italian Large Gold Candlesticks

Pair 18th Century Italian Large Gold Candlesticks

Located in New Orleans, LA

These beautiful candlesticks are an exquisite find. The gold finish adds a nice metallic pop to any

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair Of 18th Century Large Italian Carved Candlesticks
Pair Of 18th Century Large Italian Carved Candlesticks

Pair Of 18th Century Large Italian Carved Candlesticks

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very tall pair of 18th century Italian Baroque candlesticks. Exquisitely hand carved with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Pricket Candlestick
18th Century Italian Baroque Pricket Candlestick

18th Century Italian Baroque Pricket Candlestick

Located in San Marino, CA

An Italian Baroque brass pricket candlestick with crenellated hexagonal drip-pan and baluster

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Polychrome and Giltwood Alter Candlestick, 18th Century
Antique Italian Polychrome and Giltwood Alter Candlestick, 18th Century

Antique Italian Polychrome and Giltwood Alter Candlestick, 18th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Unusual Antique 18th century Italian polychrome & giltwood Alter candlestick Additional

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Bronze Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall and commanding pair of Italian pricket sticks in solid bronze, 18th century. At over 30

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy
Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy

Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy in very good vintage condition

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Pearland, TX

A stunning petite pair of 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical carved gilt wood gold leaf pricket

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a set of 18th century style candle sticks.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick, Tripod Base
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick, Tripod Base

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick, Tripod Base

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick A magnificent and tall Italian altar

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of Italian noclassical period carved and painted giltwood candlesticks from the 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Pearland, TX

A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rococo Period 18th Century Italian Painted and Carved Candlesticks
Pair of Rococo Period 18th Century Italian Painted and Carved Candlesticks

Pair of Rococo Period 18th Century Italian Painted and Carved Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian Rococo period painted candlesticks from the 18th century, with carved cartouches

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks

Located in Milford, NH

A nice pair of 18th century Italian Baroque style pressed metal candlesticks with metal over wood

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks
Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750-1800

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Giltwood Pricket Candlestick
18th Century Giltwood Pricket Candlestick

18th Century Giltwood Pricket Candlestick

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interiors with this superb 18th century Italian pricket

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Giltwood

Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy
Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy

Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

painted in the 1700s. Our 18th century altar candlestick can still be used as a unique lighting source or

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks
Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1760-1800

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Candlesticks
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Candlesticks

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

line. Our pair of late 18th century giltwood candlesticks can be used functionally or displayed as

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks

Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding, Italy, circa 1760

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Altar Sticks
18th Century Italian Altar Sticks

18th Century Italian Altar Sticks

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Set of wonderful four 18th Century individually hand carved Italian Silver Gilt Alar sticks. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Leaf

Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candlesticks Circa 1750
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candlesticks Circa 1750

Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candlesticks Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with their beautiful weathered silver leaf gilding. Italy

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilt Candlestick Prickets, 18th Century
Pair of Gilt Candlestick Prickets, 18th Century

Pair of Gilt Candlestick Prickets, 18th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful 18th century gilded Italian candlestick prickets. Used in a church during a time when

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Italian Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 18th century Italian candlesticks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 18th century Italian candlesticks — often made from wood, metal and giltwood — can elevate any home. 18th century Italian candlesticks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 18th century Italian candlesticks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 18th century Italian candlesticks over the years, but those made by Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 18th Century Italian Candlesticks?

18th century Italian candlesticks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,783, while the lowest priced sells for $301 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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Questions About 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.