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  2. 17th century - Wikipedia

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    The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC).. It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age, [1] the French Grand Siècle dominated by Louis ...

  3. Baker's rack - Wikipedia

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    A baker's rack is a type of furniture with shelves, typically made of wrought iron or some other metal. "Since the 17th century, baker's racks have been part of many homes around the world. "Since the 17th century, baker's racks have been part of many homes around the world.

  4. Furniture - Wikipedia

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    The seventeenth century, in both Southern and Northern Europe, was characterized by opulent, often gilded Baroque designs. The nineteenth century is usually defined by revival styles. The first three-quarters of the twentieth century are often seen as the march towards Modernism. One unique outgrowth of post-modern furniture design is a return ...

  5. Cutlery - Wikipedia

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    The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery since the 17th century and a train – the Master Cutler – running from Sheffield to London was named after the industry. [2] Bringing affordable cutlery to the masses, stainless steel was developed in Sheffield in the early 20th century. [3]

  6. Category:17th-century artisans - Wikipedia

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    17th-century Danish artisans (2 C, 2 P) E. 17th-century enamellers (9 P) G. 17th-century gardeners (3 P) H. 17th-century artisans from the Holy Roman Empire (1 C, 3 P) M.

  7. Toilet service - Wikipedia

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    The term is usually reserved for large luxury sets from the 17th to 19th centuries, with toilet set or vanity set [1] used for later or simpler sets. Historically, services were made in metal, ceramics, and other materials, for both men and women, though male versions were generally much smaller.

  8. Table (furniture) - Wikipedia

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    Roman dining table: mensa lunata Large 17th-century English folding tables. Some very early tables were made and used by the Ancient Egyptians [4] around 2500 BC, using wood and alabaster. [5] They were often little more than stone platforms used to keep objects off the floor, though a few examples of wooden tables have been found in tombs.

  9. Cookware and bakeware - Wikipedia

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    Stainless steel. Stainless steel is an iron alloy containing a minimum of 11.5% chromium. Blends containing 18% chromium with either 8% nickel, called 18/8, or with 10% nickel, called 18/10, are commonly used for kitchen cookware. Stainless steel's virtues are resistance to corrosion, non-reactivity with either alkaline or acidic foods, and ...