Mid-18th Century Furniture

An exceptional antique George I yew wood and laburnum oyster veneered bachelor's chest dating to circa 1730, displaying extraordinary craftsmanship, magnificent contrasting timbers a...

An 18th-century French galbee chest with a pleasant, undulating front. Original piece, which is still rare. With remains of its original paint. Nicely carved panels and sides. The w...

This is an important antique 18th-century Italian Venetian bureau bookcase, circa 1750 in date.  It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut banding and satinwood line-...

A Very Good Quality Matched Pair Of 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bedside Night Tables, Or Tray Top Commodes, Having Well Figured Galleried Tops With Pierced Carrying Handles, Over ...

Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet.

Small rustic dining table from Northern Sweden, in a transitional style between baroque and rococo. The table can be used as a dining table and has two drop leafs, one on either side...

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

Made circa 1765, this pair of 18th-century Dutch Delft vases is hand-painted in cobalt blue with dense “Thousand Flowers” decoration. The softly octagonal vases have an elegant doubl...

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 ...

An exceptional set of twelve period Rococo chairs, made circa 1760 in Lindome, the famed chairmaking district outside Gothenburg. Period sets of this size are extraordinarily rare su...

George II Walnut Side Chair with Floral Needlework Seat, c.1730–1750 An attractive early 18th-century English walnut side chair, dating to the George II period, circa 1730–1750. Th...

An impressive and striking console table with a mirror, exquisitely handcrafted, featuring rich decoration with plant motifs, volutes, acanthus leaves, and a central shell. The piec...

Ancient Egypt – Nile Valley Map by d’Anville, Classical Antiquity, c.1765 This finely engraved map depicts Ancient Egypt as understood through classical sources, extending along the...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...

Circa 1765-1780 Irish wake table or hunt table. Drop-side form with swing leg supports. Heavy island mahogany timbers. Bold figure to the 3 boards. Raised on 6 straight, beaded legs....

A rustic panelled cabinet in pine, raised on a moulded plinth beneath a projecting cornice with shaped ears. The pair of doors each fitted with geometric stepped mouldings forming tw...

Architectural and decorative Swedish Baroque chest of drawers in pine with a shaped front and blue-painted surface with a fine patina. The chest has a profiled, shaped top and three...

Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...

A refined 18th century Danish rococo secretaire featuring beautifully shaped proportions and elegant architectural detailing characteristic of Scandinavian rococo furniture. Repainte...

Title: Original Antique Hand-Coloured Engraving of the Inca Sun Festival, Peru, c.1777 Description: An original antique hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicting two scenes from...

Antique print titled 'Vue Generale Perspective de l'Hôtel Royal des Invalides'. Bird's-eye view of Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris, France. Published, circa 1760.

This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain tea bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is well decorated, continuously around the body ...

Title: 1757 Engraving of Inuit & Indigenous Peoples – Hudson Bay & Arctic Canoe Scene Description: This rare 1757 antique copperplate engraving presents two fascinating scenes depicting Indigenous life in Arctic Canada, focusing on the Inuit and other First Nations communities in the Hudson Bay region. Originally published in *Histoire Générale des Voyages*, the engraving provides an invaluable visual record of daily life, survival techniques, and traditional dwellings. The top illustration, titled 'Un Esquimau dans son Canot', depicts an Inuit paddling a sleek, narrow kayak through choppy waters, showcasing the remarkable boat-making skills of the Arctic peoples. The kayak, designed for hunting and efficient travel, is shown in its traditional form, reflecting centuries of adaptation to harsh northern environments. The bottom illustration, 'Esquimaux du côté du Nord-Ouest de la Baie de Hudson', portrays a male and female Inuit figure standing near an igloo, a crucial form of temporary winter shelter. The man holds a bow and arrows, symbolizing subsistence hunting, while the woman carries a small child. In the background, additional Indigenous dwellings, including conical tipis, suggest the presence of other First Nations groups living near the Hudson Bay coastline. The detailed hatching and shading techniques used in the engraving bring out the textures of clothing, landscapes, and architectural features, making this a historically and artistically significant piece. As an early European representation of Arctic Indigenous culture, it holds great value for collectors of ethnographic art, Canadian history, and antique travel prints...

The back having an arched backrest with slightly flared lower, the carved arms in the rococo style above a generous upholstered seat, the chair raised on carved cabriole legs termina...

This is an antique Plan de l'Historie Universelle World Map. A Dutch, framed atlas engraving by Henri Abraham Chatelain, dating to the 18th century and later, circa 1730. Published...

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...

This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height. ...

A very handsome 18th century Table De Travaille - Work Table from the Ardeche region of France. Originally, this table served as a work table in the back kitchen for food preparatio...

18th century Italian drawing, "The Theological Virtues" in pen and brow ink, blue washes. By Fidele Fischetti, Naples 1732 - 1792. A good size drawing in an 18th century gilt wood f...

This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760. Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful v...

“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...

Antique portrait titled 'Edward Montague Lord Kimbolton'. Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, KG, KB, FRS (1602 – 5 May 1671) was an important commander of Parliamentary forces in the First English Civil War, and for a time Oliver Cromwell's superior. This print originates from Thomas Birch...

Very handsome mid-18th century Farm Table from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from beautifully patina'd natural chestnut. Nice depth. Perfect as a breakfast ta...

Important Japanese Gosho Ningyō Imperial Presentation Doll, Edo Period, circa 1750 Japan, Edo Period, circa 1750 An exceptionally rare and important Japanese Gosho Ningyō (Imperial Palace Doll), dating to the mid-18th century, distinguished by its unusually large scale, exquisite craftsmanship, sumptuous silk garments, and remarkable aristocratic presentation. Masterfully carved entirely from wood and covered in a fine, luminous layer of gofun—the traditional white pigment made from finely ground oyster shells—the figure displays the characteristic rounded proportions, delicate painted features, and joyful expression associated with the finest examples of Japanese palace dolls. The beautifully modeled face, with its serene yet delightfully animated expression, is complemented by an elaborate courtly hairstyle fashioned from fine silk fibers, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic of Japan's Imperial aristocracy. The doll is magnificently dressed in an exceptionally luxurious, richly embroidered lime-green silk kimono...

Plate 24 from "A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches," (La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux). William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle's work on equestr...

A Very Attractive Late 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Shaped, Georgian Dressing Table Mirror, Of Unusually Large Proportions, Having Elegant Shield Shaped Plate, Over Shaped Base W...

A beautifully timeworn primitive cabinet from Germany, dating from the 18th century (circa 1750) or possibly earlier, raised on distinctive sledge feet. It is a piece with a strong w...

Antique Chinese Martaban Jars are made from thick heavy stoneware and functioned as storage containers and were used during the Ming dynasty. Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Cambodian items were transported throughout southeast Asia in these large Martaban Jars that were typically produced near port towns. They were usually covered in black, brown, or amber glazes and displayed various decorations. You might find provisions such as oil, wine and fruits being transported in these large Chinese Pots...

Chinoiserie Charm: A Pair of Large Dutch Delft Chargers, Circa 1765 ________________________________________ This is an appealing pair of Dutch Delft circular chargers (large dishes...

Beautiful remake of Louis XVI style settee and the matching armchairs. Wonderfully hand carved and hand painted, this set is quite gorgeous indeed. Approximately crafted in the 1960s...

A large, antique single-door safe or cassa forte made of hand crafted iron with rivets and bands on the surface and palmettes and rocaille decorations on the front, in good condition...

18th century dark wax butter mold with habsburg imperial coat of arms, diameter 20 cm with engraved inscription IG S and M S 1737. Good age related condition, this lovely Mittle-...

A period Swedish Rococo chair, made in Stockholm circa 1760 and carefully dry-scraped back to its original paint. Stockholm chairs of this date represent the most sophisticated Swedi...

A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...

Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D...

Chinese Export Porcelain Double Peacock Soup Tureen, Cover and Stand, Circa 1765 This Chinese export famille rose soup tureen, cover and stand is painted with the celebrated “Double Peacock” pattern, one of the most distinguished designs produced for the European market in the Qianlong period. The oval stand, its shaped rim scalloped in gentle lobes, and the oval tureen, its swelling bombé sides rising from a spreading molded foot, are decorated en suite with a pair of peacocks perched upon pierced garden rockwork amid flowering peonies, chrysanthemums and leafy branches. The birds are finely rendered, their plumage worked in rich tones of green, blue, ochre and iron-red, the long tail feathers sweeping across the white ground, while a profusion of blossoms in deep rose-pink, coral and soft green fills the surrounding field. The low domed cover repeats the floral decoration and is surmounted by a boldly modeled pomegranate knop in iron-red and gilt, and the sides of the tureen are flanked by a pair of hare’s-head handles, also in iron-red with gilt spotting. A spearhead border frames the central composition of the stand and runs around the foot of the tureen, while the rims are banded with a running gilt trellis on an iron-red ground, interrupted at intervals by reserved panels of underglaze blue scrolling ornament that lend depth and vivacity to the palette. Dimensions Overall, assembled: Width: 15 inches (38.1 cm) Depth: 11¾ inches (29.8 cm) Height: 9¾ inches (24.8 cm) Tureen: Width: 13¼ inches (33.7 cm) Depth: 9¼ inches (23.5 cm) Height: 9 inches (22.9 cm) Stand: Width: 15 inches (38.1 cm) Depth: 11¾ inches (29.8 cm) Height: 2½ inches (6.4 cm) Provenance Private collection. Condition Good antique condition throughout, the vibrant famille rose enamels, underglaze blue borders and extensive gilt highlights remaining remarkably bright, crisp and well preserved across all three components. Historical Context The “Double Peacock” pattern, the Serviço dos Pavões of Portuguese and Brazilian collectors, is among the most celebrated of all Chinese export famille rose designs. It was produced in great quantity for the open market, an estimated twenty thousand pieces between about 1750 and 1795, and has always been particularly prized in Portugal, Brazil and England; the Brazilian authority José de Almeida Santos, in his Manual do Colecionador Brasileiro (1950), ranked it the finest of the famille rose services made to European commission and singled out the drawing of the birds. Much of its renown rests on a royal association. The Portuguese royal house owned a service of the design, and when the French invasion of November 1807 drove the Braganza court into exile, the Prince Regent Dom João, King João VI from 1816, sailed for Brazil with his mother, Queen Maria I, and the court, carrying his Chinese porcelain services...

An fine and rare early 18th century antique Georgian oak Welsh housekeeper's cupboard, circa 1740. This very handsome and all original country vernacular oak press is in two section...

Exquisite and important pair of circa 1740 George II Anglo-Irish regency console or side tables in the manner of William Kent having original ver...

A rare Spanish walnut side table or wall table that was made in Spain in the mid 18th century. This table is unique because of its intricately turned legs. The legs' top block featur...

Unique Swedish Baroque table made by hand during the mid 1700s. The table is a very rare example of early Swedish furniture and has a frame in pine with heavy, solid lathed legs. The...

This is a rare pair of period Louis XVI fauteuil arm chairs in solid walnut. Recently upholstered in crushed emerald green fabric. Recently waxed ...

18th Century Chinese porcelain Pattypan, tea stand A Qianlong period Chinese blue and white porcelain Pattipan or tea stand with scallo...

Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.

Large French Régence bow front chest of drawers, c. 1740–1760. This decorative chest features a beautiful grey-blue painted finish and a faux marble top with a moulded edge, adding ...

As found in France, this charming sandstone statue head captures the essence of a child. This cherub girl is likely of Italian origin. Hand carved, this impressive fiqure portrays a ...

"darius' Tent" Tapestry From The Royal Manufactory Of Aubusson, 18th Century - 375l X 240h - No. 1694 This magnificent tapestry has been thoroughly cleaned, hand-lined with 100% lin...

farm table with two drawers at each end there is marquetry on the top showing kitchen cutlery and a star extremely nice detail the legs are all sculpted in a different way we can the...

likely of Tuscany origin, constructed entirely of solid walnut, having a rectangular top above a shaped apron on all sides, raised on slightly flared cabriole legs terminating in sha...

This spacious French sideboard from the 1950s is crafted in cerused oak, highlighting the natural grain with a soft, chalky finish. Its balanced design features five drawers above f...

Four-panel back over a box seat with lift-up lid retaining its original iron hinges. Circa 1750. Beautifully figured wood grain and a mellow, original, untouched patina. All panels ...