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Pair of Maw & Co Encaustic Decorative Tiles
Pair of Maw & Co Encaustic Decorative Tiles

Pair of Maw & Co Encaustic Decorative Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

scrolling floral pattern in a vibrant yellow on a moody black background. Dating from the mid 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile
Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

the mid 19th century, new churches were under construction and many old churches in need of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique 5-inch Heraldic Encaustic Tile by Godwin
Antique 5-inch Heraldic Encaustic Tile by Godwin

Antique 5-inch Heraldic Encaustic Tile by Godwin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 19th century heraldic style encaustic 5-inch tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Reclaimed Encaustic Tiles by W. Godwin of Lugwardine
Reclaimed Encaustic Tiles by W. Godwin of Lugwardine

Reclaimed Encaustic Tiles by W. Godwin of Lugwardine

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

a repeating foliate design. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Flooring

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile
Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

the mid 19th century, new churches were under construction and many old churches in need of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile
Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

the mid 19th century, new churches were under construction and many old churches in need of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand
Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand

Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout 19th century English stand crafted in burnt bamboo with an square top and triangular base

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Bamboo

Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand
Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand

Antique English Bamboo and Tile Table or Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout 19th century English stand crafted in burnt bamboo with an octagon top and triangular base

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Bamboo

Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile
Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile

Rare Minton & Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting ø28.5 cm (11 and ¼ inch) round neoclassical encaustic tile by Minton & Co. (stamped

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Reclaimed Minton Tile Panel of Panoramic Seascape
Reclaimed Minton Tile Panel of Panoramic Seascape

Reclaimed Minton Tile Panel of Panoramic Seascape

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of reclaimed Minton blue and white glazed tiles depicting a panoramic seascape. Comprising of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

William De Morgan Antique Persian Style Tile
William De Morgan Antique Persian Style Tile

William De Morgan Antique Persian Style Tile

By William De Morgan

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

. Dating from the late 19th century, this tile is embossed with a stylised persian flowers and foliage bold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

W Godwin Encaustic Stylised Tile on Stand
W Godwin Encaustic Stylised Tile on Stand

W Godwin Encaustic Stylised Tile on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A unique mid 19th century encaustic tile by W Godwin, Lugwardine (stamped) depicting a stylised

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

William De Morgan Antique Heraldic Lion Tile
William De Morgan Antique Heraldic Lion Tile

William De Morgan Antique Heraldic Lion Tile

By William De Morgan

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

with the rose mark of Sands End Pottery, Fulham. Dating from the late 19th century, this tile is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Brown and White Tiles, Set of Three
Antique Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Brown and White Tiles, Set of Three

Antique Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Brown and White Tiles, Set of Three

Located in Elkhart, IN

and tradesmen. These make excellent coasters. Holland, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 5.25"W x

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Minton & Co 8-inch Neoclassical Sepia Tile
Minton & Co 8-inch Neoclassical Sepia Tile

Minton & Co 8-inch Neoclassical Sepia Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

used to create a sense of shadow and depth. Dating from the late 19th century, this antique Minton

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles by W. Maw & Co
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles by W. Maw & Co

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles by W. Maw & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine encaustic tiles by W. Maw & Co Benthall Works, Broseley. Dating from the mid 19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

W. Godwin English Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile
W. Godwin English Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile

W. Godwin English Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century encaustic coat of arms tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 6 similar

Category

Antique 19th Century English Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile
Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile

Christopher Dresser Designed Minton & Co. Encaustic Tile

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Sharon, CT

Christopher Dresser designed geometric encaustic tile. Manufactured from 1870-85 by Minton and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels

Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Figure
Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Figure

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Figure

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, published in Lyons, 1568. Ravesteijn of Utrecht took inspiration from his drawings in the 19th century made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Framed Neoclassical Tile Panels
Pair of Antique Framed Neoclassical Tile Panels

Pair of Antique Framed Neoclassical Tile Panels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique framed tile panels depicting decorative Neoclassical portraits. Dating to circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Clay, Wood

Set of 9 Maw & Co Patterned Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Maw & Co Patterned Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Maw & Co Patterned Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

premises in Jackfield. At the end of the 19th century, Maw & Co. was one of the largest tile factories in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel
Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel

Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke steel stand so that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Reclaimed Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Reclaimed Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Reclaimed Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

premises in Jackfield. At the end of the 19th century, Maw & Co. was one of the largest tile factories in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton & Co Encaustic Tile of Archangel
Antique Minton & Co Encaustic Tile of Archangel

Antique Minton & Co Encaustic Tile of Archangel

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, this tile's beauty can be admired up close in any period property looking to appreciate 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 9 Antique Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Antique Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Antique Maw & Co Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

. At the end of the 19th century, Maw & Co. was one of the largest tile factories in the world, trading

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co
Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co

Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine 19th century encaustic antique tiles by Minton & Co. These 6-inch antique tiles are

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Minton Hollins Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel
Minton Hollins Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel

Minton Hollins Antique Renaissance Style Tiled Frieze Panel

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

the 1790s, becoming one of the most popular pottery and porcelain manufacturers of the 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Woman
Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Woman

Antique Ravesteijn Delft Tile of Turkish Woman

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

drawings in the 19th century made in a special format for the English market. Foundries, such as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This rare hexagonal tile was one

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles
Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles

Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique late 19th century Maw & Co tiles from Broseley Salop workshops in Shropshire. In

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Beaux Arts Architectural Facade Block Tile
Terracotta Beaux Arts Architectural Facade Block Tile

Terracotta Beaux Arts Architectural Facade Block Tile

By Stanford White, Louis Sullivan

Located in New Windsor, NY

American terra-cotta Beaux Arts architectural block tile. The academic architectural style taught

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles
Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

Set of 4 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

pattern with stylised foliage and a blue background. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles
Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

with stylised foliage on a blue background. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed tiles

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Chamberlain & Co Dove in Starburst Encaustic Tile Panel
Chamberlain & Co Dove in Starburst Encaustic Tile Panel

Chamberlain & Co Dove in Starburst Encaustic Tile Panel

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A complete and incredibly rare mid 19th century decorative tile panel of a dove in starburst, made

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles
Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floor Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

pattern with stylised foliage and a blue background. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile
Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile

Large Antique Minton Hollins & Co Pineapple Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

and porcelain manufacturers of the 19th century. Based in Stoke-On-Trent, Minton was at the centre of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Flooring

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co
Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co

Set of 9 Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine 19th century encaustic antique tiles by Minton & Co. (stamped) of a matching buff

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles
Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles

Set of 9 Minton & Co Encaustic Floral Antique Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine 19th century encaustic antique tiles by Minton & Co. (stamped) of a matching buff

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Flooring

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Flooring

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Pair of Antique English Encaustic Medieval Style Tiles
Pair of Antique English Encaustic Medieval Style Tiles

Pair of Antique English Encaustic Medieval Style Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

organisations. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed floor tiles have been in use for over 170

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

Set of 12 Reclaimed W Godwin Encaustic Tiles
Set of 12 Reclaimed W Godwin Encaustic Tiles

Set of 12 Reclaimed W Godwin Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

19th century, these reclaimed floor tiles are of Pugin style in vibrant white and yellow with a moody

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Flooring

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Maw & Co 6-Inch Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile
Maw & Co 6-Inch Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile

Maw & Co 6-Inch Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, relocating again to a new premises in Jackfield. At the end of the 19th century, Maw & Co. was one of the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Flooring

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 9 Antique English Gothic Style Encaustic Tiles
Set of 9 Antique English Gothic Style Encaustic Tiles

Set of 9 Antique English Gothic Style Encaustic Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

century, these encaustic tiles are antique and as such have a characterful, timeworn look with scuffs and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 9 Minton & Co. Encaustic Patterned Tiles
Set of 9 Minton & Co. Encaustic Patterned Tiles

Set of 9 Minton & Co. Encaustic Patterned Tiles

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

pottery and porcelain manufacturers of the 19th century. Based in Stoke-On-Trent, Minton was at the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of Five W Godwin Terracotta Encaustic Tiles
Set of Five W Godwin Terracotta Encaustic Tiles

Set of Five W Godwin Terracotta Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of five terracotta encaustic tiles by W Godwin, Lugwardine. These 4 inch tiles depict

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs
Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs

Antique Minton Hollins & Co Tile of Cherubs

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Minton Hollins & Co tile depicting putti playing, a design after 18th century artist

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Victorian Glazed Ceramic 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile
Victorian Glazed Ceramic 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile

Victorian Glazed Ceramic 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile

By George Jones

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking Victorian era glazed ceramic 8-inch decorative tile attributed to English pottery George

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Spanish European Patinaed Wood Cabinet with Tile Detail
Antique Spanish European Patinaed Wood Cabinet with Tile Detail

Antique Spanish European Patinaed Wood Cabinet with Tile Detail

Located in Las Vegas, NV

rich, aged patina. The upper double doors feature eight inset hand painted tile panels depicting

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 English Chintz Delft Wall Tiles
Set of 4 English Chintz Delft Wall Tiles

Set of 4 English Chintz Delft Wall Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 4 patterned polychrome English chintz wall tiles by renowned tile designer Delft. Dating

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

Antique Ceramic Glazed 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile
Antique Ceramic Glazed 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile

Antique Ceramic Glazed 8-Inch Decorative Flower Tile

By George Jones

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking antique Victorian era glazed ceramic 8-inch decorative tile attributed to English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile
Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile

Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare antique 6-inch glazed tile by Doulton and Co. of Lambeth (stamped) depicting a hooded

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

stoneware sewer tile pottery. Simply a great piece of American Folk Art! Date: Mid to Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tile 19th century for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every tile 19th century was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tile 19th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tile 19th century bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tile 19th century over the years, but those crafted by Minton, Christopher Dresser and Burmantofts Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tile 19th Century?

Prices for a tile 19th century start at $8 and top out at $62,000 with the average selling for $1,770.
Questions About Tile 19th Century
  • 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.
  • 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.