Late 18th Century Furniture

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amerique Méridionale'. Original antique map of South America. Note the 'Laguna de Xarayes' is illustrated as the source of the Paraguay river. The laguna is now known as Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetland area. This map orginates from 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des Voyages' by J.F. de la Harpe.

Late 18th century Delft blue & white pair of plates, Dutch. Elegant floral decoration with central floret & alternating border. 8.75" dia. Whitehall Antiques is a family business th...

Elegant sideboard in fir wood, carved and painted in lean tempera in a refined two-tone of white and reddish brown. The geometric motifs of the painting enhance the shape of the piec...

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.

This collection of three antique Dutch Delft chargers showcases the craftsmanship of the 18th-century potteries in the city of Delft. Each charger is hand painted in a vibrant array ...

Stunning Pair 18th C Louis XVI French Bronze Recumbent Sphinx Chenets France, circa 1790  A stunning pair of 18th-century Louis XVI French bronze chenets featuring recumbent sphinxes...

This one of a kind magnificent Dog/Pet Bed is a true luxury item for your beloved Pet. The Bed is upholstered with 18th century French Aubusson Tapestry and antique French Silk, comp...

A Grand Tour Era Horse-Drawn trinket dish in the Neo-Classical taste, Italy, circa late 18th to early 19th Century. The Grand Tour was a 17th to early 19th century custom of the tra...

Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...

18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes The refined pair of corbeille sofas, made in France in the second half of the eighteenth century, Louis XVI P...

A charming and rare antique English creamware pottery fox head stirrup cup probably dating from around 1800. The lightly potted large cup is ...

Antique Prints of Red Gladiolus, Purple Gerbera Daisy, and Pink Canna Lily, 1799 This exquisite collection of handcolored copperplate engravings from 1799 features three vibrant bot...

This is a fantastic and extremely well define, absolutely gorgeous commode of exceptional proportions. The breche d' alep marble top is a beautiful, highly prized marble usually seen...

Late 18th Century Sheraton crossbanded demi-lune card table with foliate and floral inlay to the top, and box inlay detail to the side panelling. The table opens to reveal a green ba...

18th. Century Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais Silk 3' x 3' 89cm x 88cm "This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French B...

A lovely Danish antique rococo tray table. The table is finished with a (professional conservator restored) dusty blue base and a soft grey painted faux marble top. Base with fol...

A rare rustic Swedish serving table with a sculptural feel. Generously sized top extending over a painted shelved base. Two end drawers with escutcheons in the form of hearts and a m...

American Hepplewhite mahogany satinwood string inlaid secretary bookcase with a hinged fall front leather writing surface, central arched tulip wood inlaid cornice with original bras...

Of two piece construction entirely made from light colored walnut, the four board top removable and held securely to the base by four dowels, the apron with a height of 23 inches rai...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Important and sturdy pair of antique curtain...

This stunning English 18th century Jacobean-Style oak trestled side table, circa 1780s, and features a surface covered with a beautiful needlepoint tapestry, in shades of red and gol...

A George III oval giltwood mirror, late 18th century The urn shaped finial centered on foliate swags the oval frame with carved detail, over a central Rosette patera, flanked w...

Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...

Circa 1790 George III period corner washstand, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Upper left gallery crack repair & small stretcher losses restored. Stable crack on top of mid-she...

Each with a rectangular top and rounded ends. The marble a light Siena color. The base a worn original gilding slightly distressed. Decorated with anthemion and palmettes. Circular t...

  Decorated with an elegant design of delicate blue cornflower sprigs, this soup tureen was made by Arras Porcelain in Arras, France, in the late 18th century. The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep twilight blue enamel. The makers of Arras Porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing blue called "Bleu d'Arras." The color of the porcelain body is creamy white. The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid. Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century. Made at the Arras porcelain factory of the Delemers family circa 1780, the tureen and its stand are marked in underglaze blue. Dimensions:16" wide x 13" deep x 9.5" tall Condition: Excellent, with some hard-to-see rubbing to the clear glaze on the stand Price: $1,520 The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters "AR" for the Delemers family Arras factory. The underside of the stand is marked "Dele AR" for the Delemers family Arras factory. On 1stdibs, we also have a matching round tureen Item Reference LU866530033982 Background of Arras Porcelain: The Arras Porcelain factory was started in the 1770s by the family Delemers. They were a family of four sisters...

This is a period, mortice and tenoned French Louis XV solid oak side chairs with exposed pins showing their original construction. These are beautiful pieces of history in good antiq...

A fine antique George III serpentine chest, ca. 1790, with flamed mahogany drawers over bracket feet. Original brasses recently polished but rem...

Late 18th century walnut veneer wall vitrine display case, Copenhagen, Denmark The display case has with two small drawers with original brass hardware.   

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1780 circa, in good age re...

A Fine George II figured mahogany chest on chest with a carved dental molded top cornice, the top section with two split drawers over three graduated drawers, canted and fluted corne...

Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical st...

Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South Carolina, Late 18th century. Signed Dr. Anthony Hemingway on re-verso.

Unknown Flemish Artist, Belgium 18th century, in the right part of the painting the artist represented a man sitting in front of a tavern. He is surrounded by Delft baroque earthenware pitchers and plates. The right side of the painting shows different types of birds, among them chicken, a swan, ducks and a peacock. The painter was here definitely inspired by the 17th century painter Melchior de...

Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Famille Rose Two-handled Pots, Circa 1775 The unusual pair of Chinese Export porcelain circular two-handled pots and covers are painted in famille r...

Hand painted porcelain, gilt-bronze mount (ormolu) This French Sèvres porcelain centrepiece dates from 1771 and is set in a gilt-bronze mo...

"The City of Malacca in the East Indies" is from Charles Theodore Middleton's work, "A New and Complete System of Geography." This book was published in 1777. Therefore, the engrav...

The engraving depicts two individuals labeled as "The CHIEF, at STA CHRISTINA." and "A Principal WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the chief is shown with a prominent headdress ...

Oval hinged top and open interior over a conforming case with faux drawers and working drawer. Square splayed legs and X form stretcher. With key.

A state of the art antique mantle in Gris St-Anne marble from the Louis XVI period transition, 18th century. The fronton and jambs are decorated with its original bijouterie in bras...

A Louis XVI ormolu and marble portico clock, the enameled dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary calendar and minute chapter rings, signed Gavelle L'Aine (1753-1802) The barrel-shaped case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of a Guerrier, in martial attitude, flanked by chained black marble pillars...

Pewter charger with cove rim and beaded edge molding. Impressed on the rim is a faded makers mark, flanked by initials, presumably of the owner. Continental, c. 1750-1800. Condition: Wear commensurate with age and use. Materials: Pewter Dimensions: 14” Diameter x 1-1/2" H SKU: 4596A Tear sheets are available on request. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques...

A Late 18th century Georgian Period Mahogany Oblong tea caddy having very attractive inlaid decoration to front and hinged top enclosing double lidded interior with original paper foil landing. This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but is lifted significantly with the attractive inlaid decoration. It remains in relatively good condition and had clearly been well loved throughout its life. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This 18th century tea caddy...

Italian table lamp model LT328 designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega vetri di Murano composed of 4 pulegosi glasses and metal base, Italy 1970s Note that the lamp is original to the ...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile...

A fine antique Georgian Chippendale inlaid mahogany Welsh dresser with original plate rack, circa 1790. The dresser with a plate rack having a flared cornice & dentil molding and a s...

This beautiful hand-colored engraving is a work by Robert Benard (1734-1786), published around 1790, and was part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, a monumental work of the Enlightenment period. The engraving is a study of exotic parrots, showcasing fine details with the scientific curiosity of the time. Each bird is numbered and named in French, revealing their interest as species from various regions of the world. Birds Depicted (Translation and Descriptions): 1. Fig. 1: Le Kakatave des Philippines...

The Faringdon House, Chippendale Period, Mahogany, Claret Red Damask, Tester Bed Incorporating The Arms Of The Dukes Of Hamilton, The Royal Banner Of Scotland & Tree Of Life, sold with new custom-made, luxury, pocket sprung, king-sized mattress 5ft, 150cm wide - With the Royal Banner of The Royal Arms of Scotland In The Tester, the Coat of Arms of the Dukes of Hamilton in the Head Curtain & Tree Of Life In the Bedspread: all Gold, Silver & Polychrome Embroidered. - ‘ I can remember, during the tedious or frightening but always sleepless nights of fire-watchings in wartime London, that the place I longed to be in most intensely was the Red bedroom at Faringdon, with its crackling fire, its Bessarabian carpet with bunchy flowers, and above all its four-post bed, whence from beneath a huge fat fluffy old-fashioned quilt one can gaze out at the view, head still on the pillow... ‘ Nancy Mitford, Essay on Faringdon House, the home of the the real ‘Lord Merlin’, 1950. Mitford affectionately portrayed her great friend Lord Berners as 'Lord Merlin' in Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. - Created in 1643, the Dukedom of Hamilton is the premier peerdom in Scotland and the third oldest in the United Kingdom. The head-curtain incorporates the coat of arms of the Dukes of Hamilton prior to 1711 when they were combined with the Dukedom of Brandon. The oak tree and inscription ‘Through’ alludes to the tree that Charles II hid in at Boscobel in 1651. The inscription ‘Sola Nobilitas Virtus‘ translates as ‘For Virtue is the only Nobility’. - The tester incorporates the Royal Banner of Scotland. The earliest recorded use of the lion rampant as a royal emblem in Scotland was in 1222. Since 1603, the lion rampant of Scotland has been incorporated into both the royal arms and royal banners of Scottish and British monarchs. - Beds symbolise life and the Tree of Life is a significant, cross-cultural symbol; symbolising health, growth, strength, flowering, abundance and longevity. - PROVENANCE : ‘The Red Bedroom’ was the main guest bedroom at Faringdon House, the home of Lord Berners, composer, writer, painter, from 1918 until his death in 1950. Faringdon House was the centre of a glittering social circle during the 1920’s and 30’s and guests included Evelyn Waugh, Siegfried Sassoon, John Betjaman, The Mitford Sisters, Salvador Dali, HG Wells and Gertrude Stein. Many famous guests slept in the "Red Bed", including Salvador and Gala Dali and Nancy Mitford. It is not known where Lord Berners acquired this tester bed and research is underway to see if documentary evidence can be found relating to the history of this tester bed before acquisition by Lord Berners - Hamilton Palace, home to the Dukes of Hamilton for nearly 300 years was furnished with treasures to rival the Royal Collection. Exquisite furniture, famed paintings, coveted objets d’art, finds from antiquity: it was the hoard of a family Daniel Defoe once called ‘great possessors.’ There were two enormous auctions at Hamilton Palace in 1882 and 1919 and the stately home was condemned for demolition in 1921. Many of the treasures from Hamilton Palace are now on display in international museums and collections. National Museums Scotland, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, the National Trust, the Louvre, Lennoxlove House and Boston Museum of Fine Arts. - Chippendale period, mahogany, tester bedstead with finely carved, fluted and reeded baluster columnar front posts surmounted by a moulded cornice. Re-upholstered in a two-tone claret red damask, with red and gold passementerie replacing the previous threadbare silk damask. The banner, armorial and tree of life embroidery...

Very beautiful cup and saucer of the model Litron, by Manufacture à la Reine rue Thiroux. ca 1785-1790. Refined and elaborate decoration of flower festoons and gilt ornament. Faint c...

A late c.18th, George III period, mahogany tilt-top dining or breakfast table, in Chippendale taste. A very high quality table, featuring an oblong shaped, very well figured mahogany...

An exceptional early 19th century mirror from the historic Chatham Dockyards in Kent, England. The heavily foxed mercury plate is twelve millimeters in thickness and supported by th...

This is an antique Georgian corner cabinet. An English, oak wall hanging cupboard, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780. Plea...

This is a superb antique English Old Sheffield Silver Plate tray Circa 1780 in date. This rectangular Old Shefield tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant...

A beautiful polychromed urn with lid. Lots of nice colors.

This late 18th-century Rococo giltwood wall-mounted console table showcases elaborate asymmetrical carvings with flowing lines, scrolls, and naturalistic motifs like flowers and leav...

A very lovely 18th century giltwood pediment from Venice, Italy. Wonderful patina. Beautiful used as a window treatment or incorporated into a headbo...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de la Chine de la Tartarie Chinoise, et du Royaume de Corée'. Interesting and detailed map of China, Korea, Japan and the Northern Philippines. ...

English Chippendale hand painted and gilded marriage bed with original silk and bell flower coverings, central gilt carved shell cornice, flanking gilt ca...