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Antique Italian Iron Small Door Depicting Saint George, Circa 1500-1700
Located in Buisson, FR
Chapel.
It is depicting Saint George killing the dragon. Beautiful naive style.
Italy circa 1500-1700
Category
17th Century Italian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,899 Sale Price
45% Off
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 19'', Handmade and Needlework, Extremely Fine and
Category
17th Century Belgian Empire 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Antique Print of the Egyptian or Greek God Serapis, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more
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18th Century 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a birds The rim
Category
17th Century Japanese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$897 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a birds The rim
Category
17th Century Japanese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,167 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700
Located in Buisson, FR
-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs
H:58cm W:25cm D:12cm
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,863 Sale Price
46% Off
Large early 1700s Venetian walnut two-body trumeau
Located in Cesena, FC
Trumeau veneto del 1700
Grande trumeau veneto del 1700 (XVIII secolo). Mobile di eccezionale
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Early 18th Century Italian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Delft - Wanli style
Kraak
Charger featuring a Peacock, ca 1700
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 18th-Century Dutch Delftware Plate with Peacock Motif.
This unmarked tin-glazed earthenware plate features a chinoiserie decoration of a peacock in a garden, framed by a Wanli...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
$842 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Edo period Ca 1680 -1700 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1660-1680, example. With a central scene of flowers. The rim beautifully painted.
Unmarked at base
Arita ware, also known as...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Huge early 1700
s Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious
Category
1720s French Aubusson 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. Have an example in private collection and this is the second one have seen in 10 years.
Additional information:
Mate...
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17th Century Chinese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,167 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Butterfield, circa 1700.
The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Viennese Silver Baroque Display Plate With Relief Decoration, Circa 1700
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval silver plate with a slightly recessed mirror and domed rim, offset by delicate pearl band and inward bow relief, as well as finely embossed and engraved across the entire surfac...
Category
Early 18th Century Austrian Baroque 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Master of the Rocks Shunzhi Plate Very rare
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocks design. Dating to circa 1700-1730. A Japanese version of a Shunzhi/Kangxi classic dish.
Condition
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
CYBER DEAL, Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine Wool&Silk Dragon 61×91cm 2x3 c.1700
Located in New York, NY
This 18th C. Flemish Tapestry, 60cmx90cm, 2x3ft Dragon Scene & Figures features two allegorical musicians framed by elaborate scrollwork, opening into a lush landscape with a mythica...
Category
18th Century Belgian Aubusson 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Master of the Rocks Shunzhi Plate Very rare
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocks design. Dating to circa 1700-1730. A Japanese version of a Shunzhi/Kangxi classic dish.
Condition
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Battle of Turnhout 1597 – Dutch and English Victory over Spanish, Published 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Battle of Turnhout 1597 – Dutch and English Victory over Spanish
This original antique engraving depicts the Battle of Turnhout, fought on January 24, 1597, during the Eighty Years’...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Carved Trunk, Window Seat, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
William III period, circa 1700.
Superb example with appealing carving and stout antique stocks
Displays a
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Early 18th Century British William and Mary 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Period Louis XIV Stripped Oak Buffet from France, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
at some point in its history. During Louis XIV’s reign (1643-1715), furniture makers considered oak
Category
Late 17th Century French 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut
Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Print with Panoramic Views of the Nile
Egypt
by C. De Bruijn
1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Corneille Le Brun (Cornelis de Bruyn), published by Henri de Kroonevelt, Delft, 1700.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Baroque Bronze Mermaid Door Knocker Mounted on Lucite Stand, German 1680-1700
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early German baroque bronze mermaid door knocker on frosted lucite stand.
This door knocker is a work of art; heavy bronze with original patina, hand crafted figure of a mermaid wit...
Category
Early 1700s German Baroque 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price
74% Off
Carved wooden bust of a woman, France, Louis XIV period, circa 1700
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant carved wooden female bust dating from the Louis XIV period (late 17th – early 18th century). This decorative work depicts a young woman wearing a veil that falls gracefully o...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Massive Early 18th Century Bronze Mortar
Pestle, Netherlands Circa 1700
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The robust
heavily cast bronze mortar with a flattened circular base, rising to a cylindrical body with ovolo
cavetto turned moldings and a broad flaring rim. Exhibiting ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Edo period Ca 1680 -1700 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1660-1680, example. With a central scene of flowers. The rim beautifully painted.
Unmarked at base
Arita ware, also known a...
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Print of a Triumphal Arch in Guangzhou by Beauvais, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Beauvais, circa 1700.
Category
Early 18th Century 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Verger
s Table Top Desk, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the William III period, circa 1700.
Fascinating example of William III ecclesiastical taste
Category
Late 17th Century British 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Map of Bavaria ‘Bayern, Germany’ by N. Visscher, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
circa 1700 in N. Visscher's World Atlas.
The map "Bavariae pars inferior cum insertis et adjacentibus
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$355 Sale Price
50% Off
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700
s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle. Hallmarked on the underside of the handle.
England, circa 18th century.
Category
18th Century British 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
5 Pairs of Antiques Doors with Majolica Hand Paintings, Tuscany, Italy, 1700
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
5 double-wing doors, pairs of ancient doors with hand painted Majolica tiles, green color on a cream white background, from a prestigious villa in Tuscany, where they produced the ma...
Category
18th Century Italian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,976 Sale Price / item
20% Off
N.2 Set Important Antique Neapolitan Lacquered Doors, Richly Painted, 1700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 2 antique lacquered doors, richly hand painted on an ivory background, and with very deep and very valuable frames, produced in the middle of the 18th century for an important...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$20,828 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Circa 1700 Japanese Sliding Door (Fusuma) Set. Pine Trees on the Seashore.
Located in Kyoto, JP
doors is a fine example of the theme from the late 17th or early 18th centuries, circa 1700. The pine
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
2 Antique Lacquered Doors with Frame, Green Beige Background Flowers, 1700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
2 ancient lacquered doors with original frame, hand painted both the frame and the internal door, hand painted also the back of the door, Italian artist of the mid-18th century, come...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,952 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Antiques Baroque Doors Lacquered Yellow and Gilded, Mirror Updoor, 1700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
2 ancient original Baroque doors hand-lacquered yellow and gilded with leaf, an important door with a chopped mirror, built at the beginning of the 18th century by an Italian artist,...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$20,828 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$181 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Style Plate with Flowers Shibata, 1670-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Kakiemon dish
Edo Period (late 17th century)
Color bursting from it
Period; 1670- 1700
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,405 Sale Price
45% Off
1700
s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
Located in Louisville, KY
furniture. This is perhaps one of those examples. This early 18th century, walnut George II, 2-pc. chest of
Category
17th Century English George II 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese antique white-glazed sake bottle / [Satsuma ware] vase / 1700-1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This registration is one of the pottery called Satsuma ware, which was made in Kagoshima Prefecture around the 18th to 19th centuries during the Edo period.
(The area with a red circ...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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Large Antique Lithography Map of Kent, English, Cartography, Robert Morden, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique lithography map of Kent. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by Robert Morden, dating to the early 18th century and later.
Superb li...
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Early 18th Century British Queen Anne 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Very large 1700
s Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
Very large Aubusson Tapersty Circa 1720's.
‘Verdure’ (foliage) tapestries were woven throughout the 17th and 18th Centuries, featuring wooded landscapes, reflecting the interest in b...
Category
1720s French Aubusson 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Map of Java, Sumatra
Borneo – Dutch East Indies Sea Chart c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Map of Java, Sumatra & Borneo – Dutch East Indies Sea Chart c.1700
This original
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Early 18th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700
s
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
Category
Early 18th Century European Gustavian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique De Klauw Delft Oil
Vinegar Blue
White Deftware Plates, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique De Klauw Delft Oil & Vinegar Blue & White Deftware Plates, ca 1700. Very nice set
Category
17th Century Chinese 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$479 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Kangxi 1700
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful blue and white porcelain dish was made in China during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722).
It was created specifically for export to the European market.
Measuring 8.25 inch...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Carved and Painted Statue of St. Florian, Austria, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz, Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties ...
Category
Early 18th Century Austrian 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg
Sweers, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Three Dutch Naval Portraits – Van der Hulst, Kallenberg, and Sweers, c.1700s
A finely engraved set of three 18th-century portrait prints depicting notable Dutch naval command...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
17th Century French Baroque Carved oak Angel Head on Wings Circa 1650-1700
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head,
France, circa 1650-1700
Weathered and old repair
Category
17th Century French Baroque 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
$585 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama
s Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700.
The cylindrical pen case
Category
Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Very Rare Antique Print of the City of Nice in France, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1700
Overall size: 38.5 x 30.5 cm.
Image size
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17th Century 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese Kangxi Blue and White Kraak Porcelain Plate with Silver Bracket, 1700
Located in Delft, NL
and white Kraak porcelain plate (ca. 1700) decorated with insects and rock work within panels of
Category
17th Century Dutch 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Armorial Pate Blue and White, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi in all it’s delight
Chinese blue and white European market plate, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in the centre with a monogram above a laurel wreath and a love knot above, the ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,412 Sale Price
45% Off
Blue and White Chinese Export Large Charger, Late Kangxi Period, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite Chinese late Kangxi period (1661 - 1722) blue and white porcelain charger of large size made for export to Europe, of circular form with raised convex central roundel pa...
Category
1690s Chinese Chinese Export 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Map of the Alsace Region of France by Schenk
circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
1700.
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Early 18th Century 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique French Double Music Lectern in Carved Walnut and Pine, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
base), this French music lectern, or lutrin, dates to circa 1700. A combination of walnut and pine
Category
Late 17th Century French 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Pine
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
Small colonial chest made of mesquite wood with
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Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial 1700 Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
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1700 Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1700 antique furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of 1700 antique furniture made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of 1700 antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Dutch Originals, Antico Setificio Fiorentino Srl. and John Cory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1700 Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of 1700 antique furniture start at $14 and top out at $750,000 with the average selling for $4,500.
Questions About 1700 Antique Furniture
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 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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