18th Century Furniture

This original 18th century baroque chest of drawers comes from Switzerland. It dates back to around 1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern...

Rare antique covered round swing handled Nantucket basket attributed to Charles B Ray circa 1880. Covered 19th C. Nantucket baskets seldom come to ma...

Description of this original antique engraving - Subject Matter: Hebrew midwives refusing to kill male babies as ordered by the Pharaoh of Egypt. - Artists: Engraving by Peter ...

A highly impressive, eighteen light ormolu mounted and cut glass chandelier. The turquoise opalescent baluster stem with foliated mounts supporting a reed corona and the central vase...

This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted in Liverpool, England, during the mid-18th century, around 1760. The design features simple yet elegant decoration, showcasing flow...

Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washe...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, was able to commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

Persian shekastesh nastaliq calligraphy panel. Calligraphy panel with gold and blue borders, handwritten in Farsi with intricate Khatam inlay frame consisting of wood and bone work....

Pair of wonderful detailed late 17th Century Grisaille Framed prints. Professionally mounted.

18th Century Spanish Colonial Painting of Christ on the Cross with a floral border. Painting inscribed at bottom BER DADERAFE DELSD LOS MILAGROS(translates to “True Faith of the Lord...

George III mahogany secretary, late 18th century. Pediment with dental molding, two glass doors with through mullions, two adjustable shelves and four drawers on the bottom, a central single board slant top, interior with central prospect door flanked by 4 letter slots and 7 drawers, below are 4 graduated drawers with cock beaded moldings, all drawers with locks stamped "Sam Hall...

A rarely found red Italian walnut gilded double bed, the piece was made by the highest quality cabinet maker of the time, hence it survives so well today, the beautifully drawn Itali...

Original oil on canvas painting of St. Anthony of Padua and the Christ child, just under 3' tall. Unframed, no signature/unknown artist. Canvas has heavy craquelure, old cracks/crea...

This print titled "Ornemens, Ustensiles Et Armes Des Isles Des Amis" is from Captain James Cook's third voyage, specifically published in 1777 by Strahan and Cadell. It represents va...

This is a fine antique Scottish flame mahogany and line inlaid bowfront sideboard made in the reign of George III, circa 1790 in date. The splendid piece features a central frieze ...

18th Century Wedgwood & John Flaxman, Blue Jasperware "Dancing Hours" Plaque, England, circa 1790 This exquisite late 18th-century Wedgwood blue jasperware plaque from the "Dancing ...

18th C English one drawer painted lamp table with a decorative frieze. 1760. Reference: 8300 Dimensions 36 inches (91 cms) Wide 20 inches (51 cms) Deep 26 inches (66 cms) High

This exquisite Italian antique bench, crafted in the late 18th century during the Louis XVI era, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of this historical period. Its de...

Georgian, sterling silver, footed, two-handled "sweetmeats" dish with liner, London, 1784, Thos. Daniell - maker. Measures: 8" wide (from handle to handle; 5 1/2" wide not measuring...

Baroque chest of drawers made of pinewood body and covered with walnut veneer. Fittings and locks are also original from the time.

The clock with laurel wreath and torch finial over a clock set in a rectangular case, bronze feet. Together with a pair of two light candelabra.

English Chippendale oak welsh dresser with carved reeded cornice, three interior shelves, original wrought iron hooks, three centered drawers supported by turned columns with a lower...

Fantastic and unusually large and robust 18th century Swedish provincial trestle table from the Gustavian period in Its original finish. Ca 1790 Sweden.

Swedish Primitive Cabinet from Dalarna, ca 1790–1830 You take what you have - old repairs, mostly done with old horseshoes. The patina is truly beautif...

Georgian antique mahogany Pembroke table with a beautiful mahogany top, two drop leaves, crossbanded in satinwood, one frieze drawer wi...

Antique 32" Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Depicting Madonna and Child. Item features is a tall impressive form, hand carved details with weathered gilt polychromed fin...

This 18th-century woodwork features a set of pilasters, more ornate than classical Ionic models. It reflects the strong taste for Ancient Greek aesthetics that prevailed during the 1...

Circular hinged top with box with turned baluster support with three cabriole legs and pad feet.

Good George III mahogany armchair with shaped crest over pierced backsplat with carved bell flowers over slip seat, standing on square tapered legs joined by box stretchers, the whol...

18th century Oak settle / bench the high back with five arched fielded oak panels flanked by down swept arms on turned supports enclosing the recently...

A dramatic 18th century Italian Baroque hall bench, richly carved and adorned with original polychrome finishes, featuring scrolled back and sides. The ornate detailing exudes theatr...

 Stunning 18th century French oak carved daybed. Early and intricately carved headboards and stretchers. Wonderful age and patina. New upholstery! This exquisite, museum quality dayb...

Early 18th Century French Tapestry ( 4'9" x 8'6" - 144 x 260 cm )

Antique fireplace mantels are the focal point and centerpiece for any room. Made circa 1790-1800, this mantel has an unusual oval medallion with saw tooth design and rope twist highl...

Circa 1690-1720 oak sideboard from England. This is a lovely piece which displays the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The top is made from nicely grained planks, and follows down to...

Ornate antique boxed set of Victorian silver plated flatware. This set features place setting for 18 people. This set was made circa 18...

Description George II sterling silver tankard, Joseph Jackson, Dublin, 1749. Slightly flared body with circular base and a wavy, chiseled decoration along the underside. Domed, hinge...

This stunning set of eight 18th-century Hepplewhite-style dining chairs showcases the timeless elegance of mahogany, with each piece standing on graceful tapered legs supported by a ...

A beautiful pair all carved wood and gilded. True pair with the birds facing each other with a bird crest flanked by trailing leaves over an oval mirror plate with carved gadrooned o...

Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....

Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' platter, second half 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with a vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The rim decorated with stylized flower heads against a scrolling ground. Marked factory 'The Claauw' or 'De Klaauw', (meaning 'the claw' in Dutch) 1661 - 1840. Good condition; light chipping and usual wear to the rim, one larger chip on the lower side. Pairs well with my other Peacock dish...

Transport yourself back to the opulent splendor of the 18th century with this magnificent Chinese five-panel black Coromandel screen, a true m...

Antique 18th C Queen Anne Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Period: 18th Century S...

18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon circa 1790. Rare Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon, who is recorded working a number 49, strand, london from 1790-1794. 12" sil...

Unique Swedish small black stool made of massive pine and birch circa the mid 1700. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. ...

A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...

Original oil on canvas laid on panel painting, Italian school. Unsigned. Possibly a religious composition with three putti in lower left. Condition: Age related craquelure, some abra...

Rare Swedish dark brown antique decorative wooden bowl made out of birch wood produced in Sweden, 1793. In good condition with some old and genuine repairs. Dimensions: H: 13 cm / ...

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain. Beautifully carved from stone. A wonderful accessory piece for any kitchen, bathroom, or table top.

A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a famil...

Great images of corals Copper-plate engravings Drawn and engraved by A.Bell Published C.1790 Unframed. Free shipping.

School of Largillierre, Portrait of a Lady of the Verheyden Family. The original frame is black lacquered wood with gilt insert. Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746), was born in Paris...

An Italian carved walnut wood buffet credenza from the 18th century. This antique sideboard from Italy features rich walnut wood which has been carved with raised decorative cartouche plaques, in varying designs, about the front face. This piece has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case that is fitted with three small drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors at bottom (which open to a shelf on the inside, maximizing the storage potential of this piece). This chest is presented upon a pair of rail legs at either end with accolade carved skirt, turning to bracket-style front feet, and a single shapely carved foot/brace at front center of skirt that adds just enough lift/space between the case and the floor. The dark, rich wood has a wonderful old patina throughout; a showing of its centuries old age. Note that there have been prior repairs at the side and there is a slight bowing at top. Please refer to the additional images for further detail on the piece. This fabulous 18th century Italian walnut cabinet...

A matched pair of 18th century French Louis XVI fauteuils in original painted finish, one bearing the stamp of Adrian Pierre Dupain (Maitre 1772). Dupain's pieces are in important p...

A rare and exquisite 18th century iron processional sunburst with a painted central image of Holy Mother Mary presenting the rosary to Saint Dominic to one side and Ave Maria to the ...

Beautiful antique oak coffee table with 2 drawers. In perfect condition. Beautiful weathered table. Origin: France Wood type: Oak Period: 18th century Size: 124cm x 64cm x h.47cm

Swedish Turned Birch Bowl, ca 18-19th century Beautiful bowl with a silky smooth surface and deep patina on inside, with some bark still remaining. Made from birch wood. Height: 1...

19th century French Louis XV upholstered bench Hand-carved in Oak, decorated with floral motif on curving cabriole legs. Aged brass nail heads along perimeter. Grey & White check fa...

This extraordinary antique provincial commode or chest of drawers is made from Oak wood in France at the end of the 18th Century. The chest has two drawers, each with a separate work...

18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse 18th century Louis XV vanity dressing table or coiffeuse...