18th Century Furniture

An exceptional and rare French religious processional shield (écusson), dating from circa 1750-1850. This unique piece features an oil painting on flat sheet metal, depicting a holy ...

An exceptional pair of mid-18th century English George III giltwood pier mirrors, circa 1755, in the manner of celebrated London cabinetmakers and designers William and John Linnell....

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm

Painted Tyrolean Chest Dated 1807 Antique painted fir wood chest, dated 1807. The piece features three arched front panels with polychrome floral motifs, original finishes, and perio...

Rare Qing dynasty gilt-bronze seated Buddhist figure depicted in Namaskara Mudra (the devotional prayer posture) - this gesture typically belongs to a Bodhisattva or a devoted discip...

Antique Tyrolean-Style Painted Wardrobe Technical Information: Period: Dated 1743 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Height: 175 cm (68.8 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) – 123 cm (48.4 in) to the ...

An extraordinary and monumentally scaled antique Italian carved wood sculpture of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), dating from circa 1750-1800. Masterfully hand-carved from solid wood, t...

An antique 18th century Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of four drawers with an unusual and particularly elegant form, dating from the George III period. The chest has a beautiful...

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan. The drawer fronts are made of paulownia (kiri) wood...

Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London (1706–1791) Early 18th century, 8-day movement, striking on 2 bells, 4-note chime/repeater mechanism, date display, brass dial, origi...

An antique Chinese porcelain vase dating to the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by its rich sang-de-boeuf, or oxblood, flambé glaze. The elegant pear-shaped body rises into a slender cyl...

18th Century Sicilian Painted Cart Panel with Medieval Battle Scenes A rare and visually arresting Italian folk art fragment, this monumental Sicilian painted cart panel dates from ...

Antique French Butcher Block Baker’s Table Pétrin Farmhouse Kitchen Island c1790. Direct from France, a rare antique French butcher block baker’s table (Pétrin), featuring a massive...

A Spanish Baroque solid chestnut table from the 18th century, showcasing the bold craftsmanship characteristic of the period. A wide, single plank of solid chestnut makes for an impr...

Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...

An exceptionally rare Dutch Baroque hall bench, or halbank, dating from circa 1720 - 1740, executed in solid carved oak and closely following the decorative language associated with Daniel Marot (1661–1752). A highly unusual survivor from the Dutch Baroque interior - sculptural and exuberantly carved, yet exceptionally intimate in scale. The hall bench (halbank) is a distinctly Dutch type of furniture that became fashionable around 1700, when the entrance halls of prosperous Dutch houses developed into increasingly important representative spaces. In the grand canal houses and patrician townhouses of cities such as Amsterdam, these halls were often furnished quite sparingly, allowing a small number of impressive objects, such as a standing clock, console or richly carved bench, to become part of the architecture itself. The finest hall benches were therefore conceived more as sculptural elements for an interior than as functional seating. Their elaborate carving echoed the carved woodwork, stucco decoration and architectural ornament found elsewhere in the house. Surviving examples are rare, particularly those retaining such an extensive and sophisticated carved decoration. The development of this type of furniture is closely connected with the enormous influence of Daniel Marot, the French Huguenot architect, engraver and designer who settled in the Netherlands and became court designer to Stadholder-King William III of Orange. Marot introduced the grandeur and ornamental vocabulary of the French Louis XIV court to the Netherlands, adapting it to Dutch architecture and interiors. His designs for furniture, interiors, architecture and gardens circulated widely through engravings and provided an important source of inspiration for Dutch craftsmen well into the 18th century. This particular bench is best described as “after Daniel Marot”, referring to this strong stylistic and ornamental connection. The design is remarkably elaborate. The high pierced back is constructed around a strongly symmetrical composition of latticework, sweeping C- and S-scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage and deeply carved ornamental strapwork. At its centre is a charming figurative panel depicting what appears to be a leaping stag or deer in a landscape, positioned above a small shield. Large scrolling elements rise above and around this central motif, while carved rosettes and foliage punctuate the open latticework. The sculptural treatment continues throughout the bench. The arms sweep forward in powerful scrolling curves, the seat rail is carved with continuous foliage, and the pierced apron below forms an almost lace-like sequence of scrolling ornament. Particularly striking are the broad panelled front supports, each decorated with a large flowering foliate motif carved in relief against a textured ground and framed by a dramatic inward-curving scroll. Despite the extraordinary amount of decoration, the bench has unusually modest proportions. At only 98 cm wide, it is considerably smaller than the monumental hall benches normally associated with this tradition, yet it incorporates virtually all of their architectural and ornamental vocabulary. This compact scale is one of its most intriguing characteristics. It strongly suggests that the bench was made as a specific commission for a particular position within a sophisticated private interior, rather than as a conventional large hall bench. It possesses the visual presence of a much larger piece while occupying remarkably little space. Literature: The Schermerhorn Collection: Important Dutch Furniture and Sculpture, Christie’s Amsterdam, 29 September 1999, pp. 8–14, with an essay by Amjad Rauf discussing the history and development of the Dutch hall bench...

An exceptional and elegant Georgian mahogany tea caddy having a gently curved rectangular shape with concave ogee edge top with inlay, dentil molding, chamfered corners with fluting ...

This massive Louis XVI style Dutch mahogany armoire from the late 1700’s will make an architectural statement in any room. Reeded and chamfered corners soften the otherwise large cas...

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details. It...

A good antique 18th century Georgian two drawer oak dresser, server, circa 1760. This very attractive dresser base from the last half of the 1700s having a "thumb" molded top over t...

A primitive low table in 18th C. Portuguese chestnut. Unusual naturalistic hewn chestnut top.

English set of four oak dining chairs in the late Georgian style (late 18th century), handcrafted from oak with tactile grain and rich color. The rather restrained backs get their ch...

This superb antique small Georgian mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with brushing slide dates from around 1780 and is a wonderful example of fine late eighteenth-century English...

This rare and exceptional antique Welsh dresser is crafted from solid oak, dating from the late 18th century. Beautifully highlighted by distinct quartersawn trim that showcases a s...

Very decorative and beautiful weathered white marble panel depicting a vase. France, circa 1750-1800. Measurements include the wooden base. H:23,5cm W:14,5cm D:7,5cm

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered H:37cm W:16cm D:20cm

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

This is a Dutch Old Master oil on canvas, measuring 130 inches tall by 119 wide (~10.8 Feet x 10 Feet). Known as a behangsel or large-scale room decoration commissioned for Dutch or ...

Constructed entirely of blond walnut and having a serpentine shaped top with molded edge resting upon a conforming case with two shaped doors, the interior fitted with shelving, the ...

Antique French 18th C Louis XV Fruitwood Linen Press Armoire.

This beautiful French Directoire Period Sideboard is made of fruitwood with an amazing marble top.

This stone fragment is thought to have been carved as part of a stone pagoda during Japan's Edo period (1603–1868). The stone appears to be andesite, or a similar type of volcanic ro...

"David Teniers" Style Tapestry – Aubusson Manufactory, 18th Century – 220 × 200 cm – No. 1717 18th-Century Aubusson Manufactory Tapestry – In the Style of David Teniers – 220 × 200 ...

Gustavian display cabinet, architecturally constructed in two parts in oak. The cabinet is painted in a light blue colour with a beautiful, age-related patina. The upper section fea...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Lanternfly and Mantis, c. 1790 Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting a spectacular collection of exotic insects, including a la...

A late 18th century French 4-panel folding screen, oil paint on canvas, depicting a romantic pastoral scene. Louis XV style.

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

A Swedish original painted blue pine wood box from the countryside of Sweden. Based on the flower decoration style, probably from Centre-North Sweden. The Rococo-period in the Folk A...

An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...

A beautifully assembled matched pair of Georgian mahogany serpentine-front chests of drawers, dating to the late 18th. Though likely originating from different workshops — one possib...

Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790 This striking set of three antique copperplate engravings originates from the celebrated Portuguese equestrian...

This elegant pair of French Louis XV period armchairs dates from the 18th-century and beautifully showcases the graceful craftsmanship of the era. Crafted in solid walnut, the chairs...

George III Mahogany writing table. With Brass drop pulls, 3 drawers beneath a mahogany top with molded edge above a Greek key molding below. 4 square legs. Below blind fretwork corne...

An 18th century painted chest from Sweden, likely a marriage trunk, displaying a particular Scandinavian folk art style of joyful polychrome illustrations. The large, rectilinear vol...

This magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sideboard is made of mahogany with its original veneer and Ste-Anne marble top. It has 5 feet with one located at the center.

Unusual long case clock from the late 1700s. The model of this country clock is typical for Jämtland, a province in northern Sweden bordering to Norway. Made by hand around 1790 wit...

Poudreuse, circa 1780, plum wood and walnut, rectangular body with flared legs and hinged panels, several small drawers and false drawers, original interior fittings, shellac finish...

Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weiland / Weylandt Circa 1745 Inlaid walnut case, top with original crown featu...

A rare antique Cassapanca Walnut benche with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in Piedmont. The déc...

It is characterized by elegance, symmetry, and inspiration from classical Greek and Roman design. Furniture typically features straight, fluted legs, refined carvings, geometric shap...

18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible. This is a rare 1733 German massive folio edition translated by Martin Luther and printed with numerous engravings in red and black by t...

Elegant Louis XVI period console table dating from the late 18th century. This refined French piece displays the restrained neoclassical styling that defines the Louis XVI era, with ...

Sourced in Provence, France, this impressive late 18th-century French refectory table is handcrafted from solid oak and showcases the bold character of traditional provincial craftsm...

Dating to the eighteenth century and made in France, this Louis XVI chest of drawers is constructed in walnut and opens at the front with three drawers fitted with drop handles. A tu...

These rococo chairs were made in Sweden around 1770 and have been scraped back to their original paint and newly upholstered in linen. The rococo style, with its curved lines and sha...

An enchanting jewel of French romanticism, this petite Corbeille chair is a masterclass in authentic time-worn beauty. With its enveloping barrel back...

A truly unusual and highly versatile Georgian figured mahogany metamorphic dining table of excellent colour and quality. This rare design offers multiple configurations, functioning as a full dining table, a pair of elegant console tables, or a compact drop leaf form, making it exceptionally practical for both traditional and modern interiors. The table is crafted in beautifully figured mahogany with a rich, warm tone and a pleasing, consistent patina. The top displays attractive grain throughout, with a well matched surface that reflects the quality of timber used during the period. It stands on a series of finely turned legs terminating in pad feet, providing both strength and elegant proportion. The clever construction allows the piece to transform with ease. The two demi lune console sections can be used independently against a wall, brought together to form a circular table, or extended with the central leaves to create a generous 12 seater dining table...

Late 18th century Swedish wedding cabinet, crafted in pine with a newer professionally applied layered gray painted finish. Antique white undertones show through the lightly distress...

Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style. Italy circa 1780 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm

Gustavian long case clock, from the Swedish gustavian period around 1790. Made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Carved wooden decor in classic gustavian style. Charming wear that ...