16c Antique Furniture
Antique 16C Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Fenghuang Dish Cloud Motif Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Plate, 4th quarter 16th century.
Small dish on footring, wide flat rim. Decorated in underglaze blue with a striding phoenix in schematically rendered land...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$2,202 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.83 in Dm 5.52 in
Antique 16C Ming Jiajing Mark
Period Dish Chinese Porcelain Flower Fenghuan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hi all, this lovely piece just came in.
Visible is a nice deep dish from the Jiajing period, probably at the end of it, mid 16th century. It has a strong cobalt blue color with Foo ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$11,775
H 1.46 in Dm 7.49 in
Antique Chinese 16C Sancai Biscuit Green and Yellow Ghendi porcelain/earthenware
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a small Ming dynasty moulded sancai funerary covered box with ribbed sides. On top of the covered box, it has a moulded design of flowers. It has a low footrim with a mildly ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$1,185 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 3.82 in
Antique Commandair 16 Inch Oscillating Fan c.1934
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diehl Manufacturing Company, Elizabeth, NJ.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1934.
MATERIALS AND
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses
Lithographs after the original botanical
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique 16" Holophane Crystal Blondel Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare 16" 'Blondel Stiletto' glass pendant light by Holophane. c.1910
Original
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,445
H 30.32 in Dm 16.54 in
Huge 16" Antique Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A huge opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery made by GEC. c.1920
Blown opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather
Wood Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather & Wood Chest!!
Spanish
Category
Antique 17th Century European Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Wood
$11,745
H 42 in W 562 in D 31 in
Liu Hai Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plate Porcelain, 16/17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. Central scene of Liu Hai and the toad.
No mark
Additional information:
M...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
$2,422 Sale Price
48% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 8.86 in
16 Gilt Encrusted Salad or Dessert Plates, Antique Custom Ordered English C 1910
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ovington Brothers New York. In wonderful antique condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s European Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
$3,950 / set
H 1 in Dm 8.75 in
Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Charger Deer and Crane Antique Marked Ming, 16 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Ming Period. Jiajing. Absolute cool item marked Ming
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Period: 17th century Qing (...
Category
Antique 17th Century Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
$682 Sale Price
48% Off
H 2.49 in Dm 12.21 in
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier hanging ceiling light pendant LA .A sensational and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
$41,000 Sale Price
22% Off
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup
Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
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Antique 16C Ming Jiajing Vase Chinese Porcelain Blue White Cranes. Hare Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely remnant of a great vase in fantastic cobalt blue. With a hare mark at the base.
Dating: Jiajing, 16th century.
Condition: Neck cut off, base rim with c...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 12ft Mahogany Dining Table c.1850
16 Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a rare opportunity to own an antique early Victorian, flame mahogany dining or conference
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Large 16" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A large and elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920
Heavy duty pressed milk
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique 19th C Mahogany Extending Dining Table
16 Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique Victorian flame mahogany dining table, Circa
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 188.98 in D 59.85 in
Large 16" Antique Decorative BTH Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredible and highly original decorative opaline pendant light. c.1920
Made by early 20th
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak and Chestnut Typesetter
s 16 Drawer Letterhead Cabinet c.1880-1920
By Hamilton Products
Located in San Francisco, CA
century typesetter's letterhead Oak cabinet with 16 wooden flat file drawers. Each drawer is beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Antique Oversized French Empire Style Brass 16-Light Pan Chandelier, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large French Empire style pan chandelier offers brass construction with sixteen
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese 16/17 C Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate Deer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A very nicely decorated plate with a scene of two deer. Wanli, Tianqi or Chongzhen Period 1590 – 1640. Normally these dishes are of larger size, the smaller size like ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
16/17th c. Arms Of Navarre and Lorraine Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Lorraine.
Door-to-door delivery to the US by UPS in 2-3 days for $ 410
We always have 500+ antique
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Vintage Dining Table by William Tillman
16 Dining Chairs 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
certainly be considered important antique furniture of the future.
Every piece of furniture was produced
Category
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 16 Original Antique Coaching Prints, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of coaching / coaching inn prints. Mainly London scenes.
Lithographs after J.C
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Oak, Paper
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses
Lithographs after the original botanical
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses
Lithographs after the original botanical
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Trees. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints
Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Trees. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints
Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th C 16ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table
16 chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique Victorian flame mahogany dining table, Circa
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 188.98 in D 59.85 in
Set of 16 Original Antique Prints of Seabirds After Francis Lydon, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 antique prints of seabirds
Lithographs after the original drawings by
Category
Antique 1880s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.07 in
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints After Walter Hood Fitch. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely set of prints after Fitch
I particularly like the muted colours of these prints
Lithographs
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 0.07 in
Set of 16 Original Antique Prints of the Levant / Holy Land /Middle East, C 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 prints of the Middle East
Steel engravings.
Published by Jackson, C 1840
Category
Antique 1840s English Islamic Prints
Materials
Paper
H 8 in W 11 in D 0.13 in
Set of 16 Original Antique Prints of the Levant / Holy Land /Middle East. C 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 16 prints of the Middle East
Steel engravings after W.H Bartlett and T.Allom
Category
Antique 1830s English Islamic Prints
Materials
Paper
H 8 in W 10.75 in D 0.13 in
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Questions About 16c Antique Furniture
- 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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