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Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
COLLECTION - HIGHLY IMPORTANT ENGLISH FURNITURE. From 1790 until the firm's demise in 1825, they are
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
Regency Diminutive Writing Table
H 45.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
George III 'Rustic' Giltwood Wall Brackets, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, "Ideas for Rustic Furniture", from 1790-5". The Duke of Buccleuch's "Bower", a famous "Rustic" interior
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Brackets

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Brass

Late Gustavian Table from Stockholm ca 1790
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-class Stockholm piece from around 1790. Crafted in veneered and partially solid mahogany with
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Tables

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Brass, Other

Late Gustavian Table from Stockholm ca 1790
Late Gustavian Table from Stockholm ca 1790
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 19.89 in
Hand-Colored Engraving of Blackbird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
*Encyclopédie Méthodique* (circa 1790), showcases four species of blackbirds or thrushes (*Merles
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Goose Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
*, part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790. It depicts various species of geese (*Oie
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Antique Handpainted Equestrian Print from the Renowned Art of Horsemanship, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Officina Typographica, 1790. This work on riding and horsemanship was the first book on the subject of this
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Global Quail Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Naturelle* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790. It depicts various species of quails (*Cailles
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Exotic Tropical Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790. The illustration features four exotic bird species
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Plovers and Lapwings from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Naturelle* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790. The birds shown here belong to the Pluvier
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of European & Exotic Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
*Encyclopédie Méthodique*, published around 1790. It showcases four different birds, depicted with meticulous
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Warblers and Blackbirds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
*Encyclopédie Méthodique* (circa 1790), features four species of birds, all represented with great attention to
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Diverse Bird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
*Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790, showcases four striking bird species. Each bird is labeled in French, and
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Set of 7 Original Antique Prints of Portraits From Classical Rome. C.1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
beautiful laid paper. Copper-plate engravings Published C.1790 Unframed. The measurement given
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Antique 1790s English Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Circa 1790 Painted and Outcurved Oval Bas Relief Panel from Austria
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating Neoclassical piece of art from Austria (circa 1790), this oval panel has been hand
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Antique 1790s Austrian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Large Historic 18th-Century Painting of Saint Eligius from 1790
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
large 18th-century painting depicting Saint Eligius, created in 1790 in Grand Cléry. This painting, of
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Paintings

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Canvas

Engraving on Copper Print from the Volume Navigazione Nautical Subject 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by...
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Antique 1790s Italian Nautical Objects

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Paper

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely set of six Swedish period Gustavian chairs with original scraped blue paint and newly upholstered vintage linen seats.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Portraits of Nobility from the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), Published circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography, Antient and Modern" published by C. Cooke around 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Pilgrim Carrying Water from the Ganges by Poisson 'c.1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
from the Ganges. Engraved by Poisson after Sonnerat. Published circa 1790.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Narrow Escape: Captain Cook's Perilous Departure from Erromango, Circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Narrow Escape: Captain Cook's Perilous Departure from Erromango" Description: This original antique engraving here on offer presents a dramatic scene titled "The Fortunate E...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
*Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790, depicts four distinct species of birds labeled as shrikes (*Pie-grieche
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Exotic Parrots from the 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving by Robert Benard
Located in Langweer, NL
This beautiful hand-colored engraving is a work by Robert Benard (1734-1786), published around 1790
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

German Neoclassical Creme Painted And Giltwood Bench From Schloss Seelowitz
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat . The frame with fan carved spandrel borders. Raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Estate of Martin Trust. Boston Ma. Schloss Seelowitz was the countr...
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Benches

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Wood

Scroll paintingJapan, Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Edo period Japanese scroll painting – Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera temple, Edo period Ink and pigments on pa...
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Antique 1790s Japanese Paintings

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Paper

Ceremonial Japanese Ships on River – Hand-Colored Print from 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Boats in this engraving are intended to represent Japanese ships, particularly ceremonial or diplomatic vessels from the Edo period—but as interpreted by European artists of the late...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Eighteenth Century Baroque Style Architectural Element from a Portuguese Church
Located in Winnetka, IL
An Eighteenth Century Baroque Architectural Wood Element from a Portuguese Church. Two parts.
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Antique 1790s Portuguese Baroque Architectural Elements

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Hardwood

Three-legged Stool from 1798 from Northen Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Three-legged Stool from 1798 Made of Birch Tree (Betula tortuosa) from Northen Sweden Dated year 1798 and signed with owner's mark E.F.B The stool's legs were crafted in the 20th c...
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Antique 1790s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

Louis XVI daybed in solid walnut, entirely carved from the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XVI Daybed, in solid walnut, with a seat featuring double backrests of varying sizes. Fully carved from solid wood with festoons and flowers. In a first patina. Venetian, Venic...
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Antique 1790s Italian Daybeds

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Canvas, Walnut

Saint-Domingue (French Section): 18th Century Map from France Militaire Series
Located in Langweer, NL
dates to the **late 18th century or early 19th century**, specifically around **1790 to 1804**. This
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Antique 1790s Maps

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Paper

Secretary in Mahogany With Inlaid wood and Brass Handles from the 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Light mahogany secretary decorated with inlaid wood decorations and brass handles from around the 1790s. Measurements in cm: H:130 W:107 D:48
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Antique 1790s Danish Gustavian Secretaires

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Mahogany

A Fine Set of George III Three Drawer Nightstands W Priest Blackfriars 1790-1850
Located in Reading, Berkshire
. The date of the furniture so marked ranges from c.1790 to the mid-Victorian period. The labels bearing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Night Stands

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Mahogany

Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp dated 1793 and signed MM from Saanen village.
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Antique 1790s Swiss Chairs

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Wood

Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village
Swiss Alp Dated 1793 from Saanen Village
H 32.29 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Silkworm Metamorphosis: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Silkworm Metamorphosis: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1792) Description: This beautifully detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from ...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
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Antique 1790s American Adirondack Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Late 18th Century Micromosaic with Parrot on a branch. From a Model by G.Raffael
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
perform their "Grand Tour". Roman workshop around 1790. H: 5.7in. (14.5 cm) / L: 4.3in. (11 cm
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Antique 1790s Italian Classical Roman Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Gustavian table from 1800, made in Sweden
Located in SE
A gustavian table made in Sweden about 1800. The secondary color has been removed by hand and the rest is original color. The iron urns are a pair ...
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Tables

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Wood, Birch

Gustavian table from 1800, made in Sweden
Gustavian table from 1800, made in Sweden
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
Allegorical Engraving of Égalité from the French Revolutionary Era, circa 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Allegorical Engraving of Égalité from the French Revolutionary Era This neoclassical engraving powerfully represents Égalité (Equality), one of the central ideals of the French Revo...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1798) Description: This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from Frie...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1795) Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving from Frie...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Mites and Spiders: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Mites and Spiders: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1790s) Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates various mites and ...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Anatomy of the Common Fly: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Anatomy of the Common Fly: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1798) Description: This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates the ...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Microscopic Study of Insect Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Microscopic Study of Insect Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1790s) Description: This intricate copperplate engraving delves into the m...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Large Green Lantern, replica from Pavlovsk Palace’s main room
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Paris, FR
This very large gorgeous lantern (or chandelier too) is Inspired by the great Lantern in the Throne Room in Pavlovsk Palace. Rich Fire gilt and agate polishied bronze. Crystal a...
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Antique 1790s Baltic Neoclassical Lanterns

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Crystal, Bronze

Knight of the Garter: Hand-Coloured Engraving from Schwan's Iconic Work, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight of the Garter: 18th-Century Engraving from Schwan's Iconic Work Description: This elegant hand-colored engraving depicts the "Ritter vom Hosenbande" (Knight of the G...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Ein Tempelherr in seiner Kriegskleidung" (A Knight T...
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Pair of engravings from the American edition of Maynard's Josephus, 1795
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of engraved illustrations from the American edition of “The whole genuine and complete works of Flavius Josephus”, by Flavius Josephus and translated from the original Greek by ...
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Antique 1790s American Prints

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Paper

English Engraving from the 19th Century by John Jones
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
English Engraving from the 19th century by John Jones. The portrait of James Fose after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1792.  
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Antique 1790s French Louis XV Prints

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Paper

Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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Antique 1790s French Prints

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Paper

Early American Turned Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large turned circa 1790 birch burl bowl from New England in fine original condition and having an
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Antique 1790s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls

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Birch

Ceramic Shield Ornament from Thailand, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A shield-shaped architectural detail from Thailand, Late 18th Century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details are a decorative staple in...
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Antique 1790s Thai Other Mounted Objects

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Ceramic

1797 Port of Boston from 'Views of North America' Panels Signed by Zuber Et Cie
By Jean Zuber
Located in IT
Panels decorated with printed paper, depicting an idyllic scene of Boston Harbour, France.  The motif comes from the 'Vues d'Amérique du Nord' series and was first presented by Jean ...
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Antique 1790s Italian Wallpaper

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Wood

Ceramic Shield Antefix Ornament from Thailand, Late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A shield-shaped antefix from Thailand, late 18th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were a decorative staple in many tradi...
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Antique 1790s Thai Other Mounted Objects

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Ceramic

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject, 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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Antique 1790s French Nautical Objects

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century,volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on t...
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Antique 1790s French Nautical Objects

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Paper

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on ...
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Antique 1790s French Nautical Objects

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Paper

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792. Johan Stras Johan Stras was an active master silversmith during the years 1777-1796. This cup was made 17...
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
time. Louis Seize furniture is characterized by its straight lines and classic shapes, and was often
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Antique 1790s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

139cm Swedish folks fishnets knitting tools from 1793 Handmade Unique rare
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 3 different but similar wooden structures/tools to build fishnets. Used by folks in the countryside of Sweden. The smaller one is engraved 1793, the others are unmar...
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Antique 1790s Swedish Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set from 1797 by Robert Sharp
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, antique sterling silver tea caddy set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy, ...
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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from 1790s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from the 1790s. Simple beauty with some charming patina. Wear consistent with age and use
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Candlesticks

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic furniture from 1790 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, every furniture from 1790 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect furniture from 1790 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A furniture from 1790 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made furniture from 1790 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester, John Green, Roberts, Mosley & Co. and John Parsons & Co. are consistently popular.

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    Here are some names of furniture. A sofa is an upholstered furnishing designed to accommodate two or more people, while accent chairs are upholstered chairs placed in seating areas. Occasional tables include low coffee tables, tall and narrow end tables and tall, wide console tables. Dining room furniture includes dining room tables and chairs, as well as servers, buffets and hutches for storage. Some types of furniture often found in bedrooms are beds, nightstands, dressers, wardrobes and chests. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Breakfront furniture is typically a large bureau or hutch used for displaying and storing either books or china. Breakfront furniture typically consists of three connected sections, one of which protrudes in front of the two flanking it.