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Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase. This incredible secretary has
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
By Giles Grendey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 18th century English George II walnut secretary bookcase in the manner
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English George I Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George I walnut secretary bookcase, having a domed cornice above a
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest on Chest with Fitted
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 78.5 in W 42.75 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch neoclassical apothecary cabinet ~ secretary was obviously a product of sublimely
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 77 in W 39.25 in D 19 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Ginsburg & Levy
Item # 401HYF25Q
A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late years of the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE
England, circa 1780
Item # 307PZN13W
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian early 18th century Baroque Walnut Secretary-Bookcase
Located in Troy, NY
Italian secretary with beautiful, thick walnut radica veneer, wonderful color, ebonized moldings
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase with Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Dutch Burled walnut secretary bookcase with fitted interior and antique mirror.
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
H 96 in W 44 in D 24.25 in
Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
scroll feet at the base. The grand secretaire bookcase is in exceptional condition with a rich walnut
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
durability of the furniture.
It is a classic chest of drawers with upper bookcase which will certainly
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 91.74 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (18th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase with brass gallery pediment and trim with 2
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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Fine English Queen Anne Walnut Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 18th century English Queen Anne-period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are
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Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
a kind mahogany secretary-desk-bookcase with satinwood marquetry detail of seashell motif.
The
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled
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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl
German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top
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Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique English George III Slant-Front Secretary w/ Bookcase in Cuban Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 18th century George III English bureau bookcase secretary in solid West Indies/ Cuban
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 90 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
18th Century, George II Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent English 18th century Chippendale secretary bookcase of exceptional detail. The
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century George III period mahogany breakfront bookcase with a secretaire or secretary drawer
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Secretary or Bureau Bookcase, England, circa 1730
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fine early George I bureau bookcase in nicely figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above
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Antique 1730s Great Britain (UK) George I Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
George III Period Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century mahogany secretary bookcase with a secretary drawer and three additional drawers on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass, Leather
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features
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Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
Located in Cleveland, OH
Mahogany and satinwood inlaid 13 lite secretary bookcase with reticulated broken arch pediment over
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th c. English Secretary Bookcase
Located in Savannah, GA
Exceptional late 18th century mahogany bookcase with mortise and tenon construction and satinwood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
English Secretary Bookcase
Located in Athens, GA
English secretary bookcase in mahogany, 18th century, made in 3 parts, original shaped feet, period
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Secretary Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique secretaire or secretary bookcase, this is an especially fine piece of furniture made from
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Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1700's English George III Mahogany Secretary / Bookcase w/ Pull Out Desk with an overhanging
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 86 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Early 18thC George I period Antique Walnut Secretary Secretaire Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good early 18th century George I period walnut double dome bureau bookcase. This is a proper early
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 87 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 96.5 in W 43 in D 25 in
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany secretary bookcase, 18th century.
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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare Continental burlwood inlaid and crossbanded secretary bookcase with mirrored doors on bun feet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
18th Century Northern Italian Japanned Secretary Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In red paint with overall gilt decoration in relief on three sides. With a tall broken crest with small inset mirror, over double doors with mirrors in two parts opening to shelves, ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Gustavian Secretary/Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful painted and gilded secretary/bookcase from Sweden, circa 1770.
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
18th Century American Maple Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American (New England) tiger maple secretary bookcase, the paneled cupboard doors concealing
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Maple
18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bookcase of Small Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase with associated top. The top of the
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine 18th century Georgian period mahogany breakfront bookcase with secretary desk. The piece
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
H 105.25 in W 80 in D 25 in
English Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of classical proportions and with the warm glow of the flamed mahogany this secretary bookcase
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century George III period mahogany secretary bookcase, with glass paned doors above which
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the swan neck pediment with floral terminals
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
PERIOD GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Georgian Secretary Bookcase with Beautifully Reticulated Pediment
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine George II Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality George II period secretary bookcase, the upper stage with beveled mirrored doors
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Oak
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary richly carved with reeded details. The desk surface
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
A Georgian mahogany beurau bookcase with 4 long drawers raised on bracket feet. The desk fitted
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
George III Slant Front Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian mahogany slant front glazed bookcase or secretary. The detachable broken pediment carved
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Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany and inlaid bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
A George III Mahogany Satinwood & Rosewood Secretary/ Bookcase
Located in Sheffield, MA
adjustable shelves, above a projecting center section fitted a pullout secretary,flanked by two doors with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The crown is self-contained and lifts off of the bookcase, this crafted with open dovetails at the
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 102 in W 47.25 in D 25 in
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 94.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
18th Century Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Georgian walnut secretary bookcase. Blind paneled doors, bracket feet.
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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase with Burl Panels & Bone Turning
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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood
George III Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany and oval inlaid butler's secretary desk in two parts on French
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
George III Mahogany Butlers Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
shelves , the base with secretary desk with fitted interior over four drawers, bracket feet. Brass bail
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Painted Swedish Secretary, Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century painted Swedish secretary, bookcase features a charming distressed painted finish with
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Northwest German Baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Splendid north-west-German baroque Secretary Bookcase from the 18th Century
Display case with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Secretaires
Materials
Oak
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Secretary Bookcase 18th Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic secretary bookcase 18th century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every secretary bookcase 18th century was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary bookcase 18th century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A secretary bookcase 18th century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Secretary Bookcase 18th Century?
Prices for a secretary bookcase 18th century start at $1,800 and top out at $155,000 with the average selling for $12,950.
Finding the Right Secretaires for You
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
Questions About Secretary Bookcase 18th Century
- 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, 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 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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