Pair of Swedish Breakfront Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
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Pair of Swedish Breakfront Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C Swedish breakfront pine commodes. 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Breakfront Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C Swedish breakfront pine commodes. 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase
$6,832Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut inlaid breakfront bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with ebonised line detail enclosed by moulded edge. to the large central panelled doors with foliated inlay opening to reveal sh...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Sheraton Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton-style (18/19th Century) mahogany & satinwood inlaid breakfront cabinet with 3 doors at bottom and 3 lattice glass doors on top section.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
English Breakfront Pedestal Sideboard Console of Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English breakfront pedestal sideboard or serving console of flame-cut mahogany, featuring a moulded top over a frieze with two short drawers flanking a fitted breakfront c...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
A substantial and finely crafted open bookcase of classical inspiration, executed in richly figured burr walnut veneers and of shallow breakfront form, the central section projecting...
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large figured mahogany breakfront sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany pedestal sideboard the ached back with carved leaf decoration to the large inverted breakfront top. To the frieze fitted with three drawers. To the base section, f...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
$7,488Sale Price|20% Off
Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany four-door inverted breakfront library bookcase the moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. The base section has four ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Regency Simulated Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive 19th Century Regency Period Simulated Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Breakfront Side Cabinet, Having One Drawer And One Upholstered Panel Door, Flanked By Elegant Reverse...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Chiffonier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period rosewood breakfront chiffonier, having a green veined marble top above a brass inlaid frieze with three blue silk pleated brass grille doors, fla...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas
Materials
Marble
American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Style Birch and Birch Veneered Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Interior. Exquisitely chosen bookmatched birch panels retaining a wonderful patina and color. Dia...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase Sku 2317 W245 x D45 x H141 cm LHS internal shelf depth 24 cm RHS internal shelf depth 24.5 cm Middle internal shelf...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase sku 1961 Together W314 x D36 x H212 cm Base W306 x D36 x H88 cm Base, left/right section internal shelf depth 23 cm B...
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Compactum Wardrobe sku 1959 W315 x D65 x H192 cm Weight 228 kg 5 individual pieces
Category
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet / Chiffonier
$3,935Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet / Chiffonier
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality and very stylish late Regency rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet with two raised shelves supported on turned columns and mirror backed, above the cabinet with t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Large English 19thC Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Mirrored Wardrobe
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 Large English 19thC Mahogany Inverted Breakfront Mirrored Wardrobe Sku 2321 W 206cm x D 68cm x H 217cm weight 195kg Shipping Dimensions Cornice W206 x D68 x H17 cm Top ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental Regency Style Faux Bamboo Breakfront Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Regency Style faux bamboo breakfront cabinet dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Monumental English Mahogany Breakfront Inlaid Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental English Mahogany Breakfront Inlaid Glazed Bookcase Exceptional colour & patination sku 2208 Together W251 x D62 x H210 cm Base W246.5 x D62 x H84 cm Base right ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19thC English Ebonised Pine Breakfront Housekeepers Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Ebonised Pine Breakfront Housekeepers Cabinet We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Materials
Pine
Gilt metal mounted walnut breakfront open bookcase
$8,581Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt metal mounted walnut breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century figured walnut cross banded open bookcase, of Louis XV design.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Horner & Co. France, Circa Late 19th Century Ornate carved oak, with carved fruit, foliage and hunt trophies of fish and game, and glass front doors.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Horner & Co. France, Circa Late 19th Century Ornate carved oak, with lion heads and pub scene, beautiful stained leaded glass doors, and original brass hardware.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1596 Base W236 x D38 x H85 cm Top W240 x D33 x H150 cm Together W240 x D38 x H235 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Biedermeier Style Leaded Glass Breakfront
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho breakfront. Done in the Biedermeier style with Greek Key molding and leaded mullion glass doors. Incredible rolling clouds interior wall paper. Monumental in ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Glazed Pine Dresser sku 1785 Base W163 x D38 x H76 cm Top W195 x D36 x H125 cm Together W195 x D38 x H201 cm Weight 80 kg
Category
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Materials
Pine
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Large 19thC English Breakfront Mahogany Carved Linen Press sku 2016 Together W228 x D66 x H217 cm Base W219 x D63 x H217 cm Top W228 x D66 x H217 cm Weight 185Kg SHIPPING DIMENSIONS ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Side Cabinet, Breakfront, after George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine early 19th-century Grecian revival side cabinet in the manner of George Bullock, two glazed central doors flanked by cupboards with inlaid marquetry panels of foliate floral d...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Circa 1815 Regency Period English Breakfront Cabinet Chiffonier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Monumental George III English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase An exceptional example sku 2062 Together W280 x D46 x H266 cm Base W280 x D46 x H82 cm Base internal sh...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 2007 Together W258 x D38 x H223 cm Base W247 x D38 x H88 cm Base right section internal shelf dep...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Howard & Sons Victorian Country Oak Breakfront Cupboard, circa 1860
Located in Nottingham, GB
Howard & Sons Country Oak Breakfront Cupboard, circa 1860–1870 Material: Country oak A superb quality Victorian breakfront cupboard by the renowned London furniture makers Howa...
Category
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Stunning antique Victorian quality burr walnut breakfront bookcase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique Victorian quality burr walnut breakfront bookcase, having a quality burr walnut breakfront shaped top with a moulded edge above three burr walnut glazed doors with k...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Transitional-style mahogany and ormolu breakfront commode
Located in Houston, TX
This French transitional style mahogany commode was made After the original model by Jean-Francois Oben for the chateau De Menards of Madame de Pompadour having a shaped marble Top, ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique English Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880. Fine Satinwood Inlay
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Fine Quality Mahogany William IV Breakfront Front Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality William IV flame mahogany inverted breakfront sideboard of good color. English, circa 1835 The raised carved back having a central anthemion cartouche, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Large English Regency Style Japanned / Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Having original green painted interior and original glass panels. England, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Miniature Breakfront Chiffonier Cabinet, circa 1875
Located in Nottingham, GB
An architectural pedimented crest rail centred with a carved shield cartouche crowns this Victorian miniature breakfront chiffonier cabinet. Skilfully constructed from solid pitch pi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Monumental English 19thC Carved Oak Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 sku 2056 Magnificent Monumental English 19thC Carved Oak Breakfront Glazed Bookcase Provenence Rev Key - St Pauls Vicarage England Together W489 x D47 x H227 cm Base W483...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Regency brass inlaid mahogany breakfront sideboard having a superb quality crossbanded figured mahogany breakfront top with a reeded edge, two mahogany brass in...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Other
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront with Butler's Tray & Silver Storage
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet with Butler's Tray and Silver Storage, Circa 1820's-1830's.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Victorian Satinwood Breakfront Side Cabinet Attributed to Dyer and Watts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
We are indebted to Christopher Payne, one of the world’s leading authorities in 19th century furniture, for his research into this cabinet.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Regency brass inlaid mahogany breakfront sideboard having a superb quality crossbanded figured mahogany breakfront top with a reeded edge, two mahogany brass inl...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Early Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Other
William IV Satinwood Breakfront Chiffonier, Marble Top, England, 1835
Located in London, GB
A William IV period satinwood inverted breakfront Chiffonier, having replacement black fossil marble top above central open bookshelves and two brass grill silk pleated doors, flanke...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Cabinets
Materials
Marble
An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case, the green marble top set above five open sections, each with two adjustable shelves and divided by pilasters with tur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase sku 2005 Together W248 x D54 x H184 cm Base W242 x D54 x H76 cm Base right section internal ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Ornate Small Carved Anglo-Indian Padauk Inverted Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique ornate small carved Anglo-Indian padauk inverted breakfront pedestal sideboard having an inverted padauk top with an ornate carved edge above a large central carved fronted d...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Sideboards
Materials
Padouk
A Fine Late Regency Breakfront Side Cabinet by Gillows, c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Late Regency Breakfront Side Cabinet by Gillows, c.1825 Executed in finely figured Goncalo Alves this breakfront side cabinet is unusual in that it retains its original pierc...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique French Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet with Beveled Glass Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Rosewood Breakfront Display Cabinet with Beveled Glass Circa 1880. This rare rosewood cabinet has three beautiful glass front doors with curve line beveling.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late William IV rosewood breakfront open bookcase, by Gillows, the shaped top with a turned baluster gallery above four doors with pleated silk panels behind diamond trellis grille...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Rosewood Breakfront or Buffet w/ Marble. Great Color And Patination
Located in Buchanan, MI
Regency Rosewood Breakfront or Buffet w/ Marble. This rosewood English Regency style piece has 2 central shelves and two side doors with fabric and brass trellis overlay fronts, whi...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted breakfront three-drawer commode from late 19th century Stockholm, with dentil molding, carved rosettes and tapered feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Walnut and Boxwood Inlay Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard Bookcase
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb Victorian walnut and boxwood inlaid breakfront cabinet in original condition. Having a boxwood inlaid frieze with bellflower trails, over a central recessed panel cupboard ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Materials
Velvet
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Maple & Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful Victorian three door breakfront bookcase or display cabinet attributed to Maple & Co and in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts taste. In golden quarter-sawn oak with bevelled ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase Circa 1800-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1800-1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
A fine Regency mahogany breakfront serving table after designs of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Regency mahogany breakfront serving table after the designs of George Smith, retaining its original serving rail. This highly interesting table is of restrained breakfront out...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. This super Arts & Crafts bookcase features crisply carved...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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19th Century Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century breakfront you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century breakfront — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century breakfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century breakfront, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century breakfront has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Hobbs & Co. and Holland & Sons are consistently popular.
How Much is a 19th Century Breakfront?
The average selling price for a 19th century breakfront at 1stDibs is $9,234, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About 19th Century Breakfront
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At 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.
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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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