Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

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.

How did art change in the 18th century?

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.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

18th Century German Faience

Faience Stein

18th Century Pewter Tankard

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

$740Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This 9.25" faience pewter-mounted tankard from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century is cylindrical in form with a handle mounted in pewter.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

$12,451

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Faience Wicker Bowl, Kiel 18th Century

$5,391Sale Price|20% Off

Faience Wicker Bowl, Kiel 18th Century

Located in Copenhagen, K

Faience wicker bowl, Kiel 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

German Faience Tankard

$875

German Faience Tankard

Located in Essex, MA

Cylindrical with pewter lid. Floral decoration and loop handle.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

Pair of 18th-Century Faience Narrow-Neck Jugs with Lids

$856 / set

Pair of 18th-Century Faience Narrow-Neck Jugs with Lids

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Pair of small narrow-neck jugs (Enghalskrüge), 18th century, faience, with fitted lids. Pear-shaped bodies on spreading feet, each with a handle and a metal-mounted cover with a thum...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Signed Antique 18th Century German Tin Glazed Fayence Pottery Shaving Bowl

$950

Signed Antique 18th Century German Tin Glazed Fayence Pottery Shaving Bowl

By Wallendorf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simply a fine antique German Fayence shaving bowl! Date: 18th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

$5,483

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Germany Ansbach 18th century A set of 16 blue and white, with manganese tint, tiles with decorations of animals and figures. Very fine painting and much detail in the animals and fi...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Dish Charger Lobed Delft German Blue White Fluted Chinoiserie

$5,465

Dish Charger Lobed Delft German Blue White Fluted Chinoiserie

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Faience Jug

$630Sale Price|36% Off

18th Century Faience Jug

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Faience

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

$5,000 / set

18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German

Located in Downingtown, PA

Arcadian Dreams: 18th-Century Lille Faience Tile Plaques in Camaïeu Bleu Late-18th Century German, Nurnberg Circa 1770–1790 Each plaque is composed of multiple individual tin-glazed...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

$242

Antique Dutch Delft or German Vase Faience or Delftware Delft Blue, 17/18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very cool 17/18C vase The vase is extremely heavy for a small piece, there seems to be lead insade or something. Additional information: Material: Faience, Delft Type: Vase Region ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Delft

Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin

$2,227 / item

Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin

Located in Hannover, DE

Here's a special chance to bring home a unique, top-quality table lamp from the 18th century. The Gerhart Wolbeer brand, which was based in Berlin way back in the 17th century, was k...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

18th Century Potpourri Urns

Unavailable

H 3.55 in Dm 9.45 in

18th Century Potpourri Urns

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of faience potpourri vases with overglaze decor and sculpted flowers and leaves.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Faience Enghalskrug, Ansbach Jug, circa 1730

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 5.75 in

Faience Enghalskrug, Ansbach Jug, circa 1730

Located in London, GB

A blue and white pewter-mounted Enghalskrug or ceramic jug, the body decorated with a design of birds and flowers. The hinged cover is embellished with an acorn knop and inscribed 'K...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Table with Top Made of Faience, 18th Century, German

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 28.55 in D 21.46 in

Table with Top Made of Faience, 18th Century, German

Located in Malmo, SE

Table with top made of faience, 18th century, German, marked with three "C" on top of an "M".

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Tables

Large Delftware Charger, Probably Frankfurt Delftware

Unavailable

H 2.68 in Dm 15.56 in

Large Delftware Charger, Probably Frankfurt Delftware

Located in Hilversum, NL

Chinoiserie decoration, the centre depicting three figures in a landscape, the border divided into eight panels with scrolling flowers and leaves and scenes of figures in landscapes.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady.

Unavailable

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady.

Located in London, GB

German faience Dish with portrait of a lady. Circa 1720.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Decorative Bowls

Frankfurt Faience Ovoid Vase, circa 1710

Unavailable

H 5.83 in Dm 4.38 in

Frankfurt Faience Ovoid Vase, circa 1710

Located in Leeds, GB

A Frankfurt Faience ovoid vase, decorated with Chinese scenes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Vases

A Faience Lobed Oval Tureen and Cover, by Proskau

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

A Faience Lobed Oval Tureen and Cover, by Proskau

By Proskau

Located in New York, NY

Painted with roses and other flowers and foliage below a polychrome pear finial.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Soup Tureens

17th Century Blue and White German Delft Charger

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H 2.25 in Dm 13.75 in

17th Century Blue and White German Delft Charger

Located in Katonah, NY

A late 17th century Hanau faience (delft) blue and white charger: octagonal, lobed and painted in the Chinese transitional style of the period. It is decorated in cobalt blue with a ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Ming Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th C. German Faience Columns

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H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

18th C. German Faience Columns

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German faience from early 18th century. Would make a great set of bookends.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Decorative Objects

18th C. German Faience Columns

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H 12.75 in W 4.2 in D 4.2 in

18th C. German Faience Columns

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

German faience columns from early 18th century. Would make a great set of bookends.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Decorative Objects

Antique Delft Blue and White Wine Jug

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H 11.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Antique Delft Blue and White Wine Jug

Located in Katonah, NY

A mid-18th century Frankfurt Delft jug. Decorated all around with chinoiserie garden scenes. Geometric designs incorporating broad flat strokes of dashes and leaves decorate the hand...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Pottery

18th Century German Polychrome Enghals Krug Jug

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H 11.75 in W 6 in D 5.75 in

18th Century German Polychrome Enghals Krug Jug

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th century German polychrome Enghals Krug Jug.

Category

Antique 18th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

German Faience, Tin-Glazed Earthenware Tankard w/ Bands of Flowers, circa 1760

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H 10 in Dm 7 in

German Faience, Tin-Glazed Earthenware Tankard w/ Bands of Flowers, circa 1760

Located in Downingtown, PA

German Faience (Tin-glazed earthenware) Pewter-mounted Tankard with Bands of Flowers, circa 1760. A cylindrical German tin-glazed earthenware tankard with pewter foot and cover....

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein, circa 1780

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H 8.75 in Dm 4 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein, circa 1780

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted "Humpen Form" Faience Stein circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience Stein

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H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

18th Century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience Stein

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Berlin Factory Pewter Mounted Spatterware Faience "Humpen Form" Stein circa 1750.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM"

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H 9 in Dm 4.75 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM"

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Initialed "WM", circa 1790.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Dated 1794 and Initaled

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H 10.75 in Dm 4.5 in

18th Century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein Dated 1794 and Initaled

Located in valatie, NY

An 18th century German Pewter Mounted Faience Stein dated 1794 with Touchmarks "IDA".

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

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H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pear-shaped faience jug with pewter mounting and coin in the lid, showing Pontifex Martinus II in profile to the left. The inscription reads ‘S. Martinus II Pont. Max.’ The wall is p...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Gilt Brass Lamp w/ Antique 18th century Blue and Cream Faience Acanthi Fragment

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H 26 in W 6 in D 4 in

Gilt Brass Lamp w/ Antique 18th century Blue and Cream Faience Acanthi Fragment

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous 18th century and last half of the 20th century; Hamburg, Germany Polychrome faience and gilt brass Approximate size, including shade: 26 (h) x 6 (w) x 4 (d) in.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polychrome Delft Punch Bowl

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Dm 10 in

Polychrome Delft Punch Bowl

Located in West Chester, PA

Tin-glazed earthenware punch bowl with polychrome floral design. A yellow band with light and dark brown flowers and auburn accents forms a border around the upper edge of the outsid...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century German Faience Tankard

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H 10 in Dm 5 in

18th Century German Faience Tankard

By Augustus John

Located in New York, NY

An 18th century German blue and manganese Faience tankard decorated with a crowned basket of flowers with pewter cover marked on the underside "Aug.

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Pitchers

Materials

Faience

German faience Ewer with pewter lid and base

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H 13.5 in D 7 in

German faience Ewer with pewter lid and base

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th century blue on blue German faience Ewer with both a decorated pewter lid and base

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

18th Century German or Dutch Blue and White Tin Glazed Earthenware Lobed Bowl

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H 2 in Dm 14 in

18th Century German or Dutch Blue and White Tin Glazed Earthenware Lobed Bowl

Located in Concord, MA

18th century German or Dutch blue and white tin glazed earthenware lobed bowl. With chinoiserie decoration of two figures in a landscape, surrounded by nine panels with alternating f...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Large Early 18th Century German Delft Blue & White Kraak Style Charger

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H 2 in Dm 13.5 in

Large Early 18th Century German Delft Blue & White Kraak Style Charger

Located in London, GB

A large early 18th century German Delft style blue & white Kraak style charger. The softer pale blue glaze suggesting possibly Frankfurt. Very well decorated in Kraak motifs showing ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Delft and Faience

Faience Tankard with Bird

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H 10 in Dm 5.5 in

Faience Tankard with Bird

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Hanoverian tankard dated 1803 with polychrome cartouche with perching bird, surrounded by sponged manganese decoration. Blue banding at top and bottom. Pewter base and hinged lid. An...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Pewter

18th Century Tall Green Lacquered Berlin Faience Chinoiserie Vase, circa 1740

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H 28.75 in Dm 10.63 in

18th Century Tall Green Lacquered Berlin Faience Chinoiserie Vase, circa 1740

Located in London, GB

A rare and impressive Berlin faience vase in excellent condition. The vase is decorated with four panels, two depicting flowers and two with oriental landscapes and courtly figures. ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Chinoiserie Pottery

Kellinghusen Faience Bowl

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Dm 12 in

Kellinghusen Faience Bowl

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large faience deep-dish from Kellinghusen, Germany, circa 1760, glazed with floral decoration on a white background.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

German Louisbourg Faïence Tea Pot with Flower motif and Apple on the Top, 1800s

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H 9 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in

German Louisbourg Faïence Tea Pot with Flower motif and Apple on the Top, 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely German antique Faience tea pot has a white based with an apple on the top of its lid. It is beautifully decorated with flowers and leaves and other detailed touches. The ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XV Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Earthenware - Fruit basket in Miragaia earthenware - 19th century

$171Sale Price|50% Off

H 4.73 in W 13 in D 9.06 in

Earthenware - Fruit basket in Miragaia earthenware - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Miragaia earthenware fruit basket - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century; possibly made in Miragaia, openwork decoration in shades of blue. Old restoration. Dimension...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s

$160

H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.68 in

Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard

$2,850Sale Price|55% Off

H 15.5 in W 6.75 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Elaborate German 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated Beer-Tankard by The Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). The tall ovoid mug engraved t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres

$350

H 3.5 in W 5.3 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres , hand painted with flowers on one side and coat of arms on the other side.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Faience

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older

$320

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in Germany, circa 1880's or earlier. Absolutely beautiful piece, still in great condition, ...

Category

Antique 1880s German Folk Art Barware

Materials

Pewter

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

$350Sale Price|41% Off

H 2.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

By Luneville

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 Luneville neoclassical reticulated faience basket with typical floral spray central reserve & rose pink edge, the exterior latticework sprinkled with rose & yellow florets...

Category

Antique 1780s French Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Early 19th Century Pearlware Chestnut Basket

$695

H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Early 19th Century Pearlware Chestnut Basket

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a very early 19th century Pearlware Chestnut Basket in the "Blue Willow" transfer pattern. Creamware was invented during the second half of the 18th century...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Vintage 1980s German Ceramic Beer Stein - Traditional Bavarian Design

$210Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Vintage 1980s German Ceramic Beer Stein - Traditional Bavarian Design

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1980s German Ceramic Beer Stein - Traditional Bavarian Design Step into the heart of German tradition with this vintage ceramic beer stein from the 1980s, featuring a beauti...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Pitchers

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Late 18th Century Yorkshire or Staffordshire Basket

$1,150

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique English Late 18th Century Yorkshire or Staffordshire Basket

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare antique English Yorkshire or Staffordshire creamware pierced basket with intricate reticulated body. Lovely color no damage or repairs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Creamware

French Reticulated Bowl by Sevres, c. 1900

$450

H 4.25 in W 11.2 in D 6.25 in L 4.25 in

French Reticulated Bowl by Sevres, c. 1900

Located in Ross, CA

Hand painted reticulated bowl made by Sevres in France around 1900. Stamped on the base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique German Silver Tankard by David Eckrich, Circa 1610

$25,478

H 5.4 in W 3.8 in D 5.1 in

Antique German Silver Tankard by David Eckrich, Circa 1610

By David Eckrich

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 17th century silverware This exceptional antique German silver...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Barware

Materials

Silver

Large fruit bowl in woven ceramics, early 20th century.

$247Sale Price|40% Off

H 3.35 in Dm 14.57 in

Large fruit bowl in woven ceramics, early 20th century.

Located in Herentals, BE

Antique ocher yellow glazed fruit bowl from Hainaut ceramics, Belgium The fruit basket has a diameter of 37 cm and a height of 8.5 cm. The item is in good condition, despite some min...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Ceramic Tankard with relief Wedding motif

$650

H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in

Antique Large Ceramic Tankard with relief Wedding motif

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning One-of-a-Kind Large Tankard in Ceramic/Stoneware with Richly Decorated Relief Motif of Wedding Couple and Angels Ivory base color, partly painted in green and red, with an ...

Category

20th Century German Barware

Materials

Pewter

Antique Meissen Bowl in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Gold Decoration

$500

H 3.55 in Dm 8.27 in

Antique Meissen Bowl in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Gold Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen bowl in openwork porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration. 19th century. Measures: 21 x 9 cm. In very good condition. Both handles are broken. Signed.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful 1 Liter Antique Germany Lidded Porcelain Veterans Beer Stein, 1900s

$320

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Beautiful 1 Liter Antique Germany Lidded Porcelain Veterans Beer Stein, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s. Absolutely gorgeous piece still in great condition, without damage. Lid works properly....

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Porcelain

Materials

Pewter

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$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 12 in D 23 in

Solid Calacatta Viola Marble Sibk - Handmade Wall Mounted Viola Sink

Located in İnegöl, TR

Calacatta Viola marble sinks are crafted from high-quality, Italy-sourced natural stone. Due to the natural formation process of the marble, each piece features a unique veining patt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Charles II Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone, Marble

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

$15,000 / item

H 52 in Dm 38 in

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme

$5,894Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in

Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

$1,090

H 26 in W 19 in D 1.5 in

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Located in Elkhart, IN

A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

$750

H 4.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle with Ornate Sterling Overlay c. 1890's

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

$19,000

H 20 in Dm 7 in

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

$121,000

H 21 in Dm 16.5 in

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass

$6,625 / item

H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in

Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass

By Barovier

Located in Bochum, NRW

Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

$4,669Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

$12,000 / set

H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Luxury Rezzonico Chandelier 10 Arms Clear Gold Murano Glass Multiforme

$8,197Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Luxury Rezzonico Chandelier 10 Arms Clear Gold Murano Glass Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Luxury Rezzonico chandelier 10 arms, clear, gold and color Murano glass by Multiforme. This chandelier is a really elegant and luxury lamp enriched with flowers. Suitable to enlighte...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

$5,711

H 21.26 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in L 21.26 in

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition

$32,374

H 70.87 in Dm 23.63 in

Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959

$9,500

H 37.5 in W 101.5 in D 3 in

George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in Camden, ME

Discover the timeless beauty of the George Nakashima Headboard Model 212-X from his renowned Origins line for Widdicomb, crafted in 1959. This exceptional piece exemplifies Nakashi...

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA

$2,800

H 39 in W 40 in D 22 in

Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Anthony van DyckPortrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford, c. 1635

$207,707Sale Price|24% Off

H 53.125 in W 43.25 in

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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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.
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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.
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