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Art Deco, Large Murano Intreccio Glass Centerpiece by Barovier&Toso, Italy 1940
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this murano intreccio glass centerpiece designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in Italy during the 40s
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Silver Plated Vessel in the Manner of Puiforcat, France 1940
s
By Puiforcat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vessel that can be used as an object of a vase / plant stand, made of silver plated brass in the style of Puiforcat with a gorgeous patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Danish Mordern Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs, Original Fabric, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare luxurious pair of easy chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric with flower motif, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Very likely made at the Danish...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Religious Table Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century religious table lamp.
Manufactured in France, circa 1940.
In original
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venetian chandelier in bronze-coloured Murano glass, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in bronze-coloured Murano glass, circa 1940
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of 1940
s Stiffel Urn Table Lamps
Located in Norton, MA
Tall Pair of 1940's Stiffel urn table lamps with marble and brass and onyx lamps and the original
Category
19th Century American Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,750 / set
English Brown Leather Wingback Chair with Brass Nailhead Trim, circa 1930-1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brown leather wingback chair from circa 1930-1940 with brass nailhead trim, tapered legs
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940
s Metal and Glass Italian Chandelier
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunningly decorative lamp from early 20th century. It has a rich, deep bronze colour while the highly crafted metalwork arms flow elegantly from the solid base. Well craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small Epergne, Meissen Porcelain with blue ornaments, circa 1930-1940
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this small epergne, made of Meissen porcelain, in the shape of a leaf.
The porcelain is white, smooth, and decorated with an underglaze, blue pattern.
The signatur...
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Japanese Moriage Satsuma Vases with Gold Gilding Circa 1930-1940
Located in Ixelles, BE
Japanese Satsuma vases from the circa 1930-1940 period are a particular style of ceramic art that
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940
s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Sofia, BG
Jules Leleu French rosewood diamond Marquetry Art Deco sideboard, 1940's
This French Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Oil Painting "Oceanscape with Beach Bungalow" Signed H. Rosa, circa 1920-1940
Located in Savannah, GA
Oil on canvas painting "Oceanscape with Beach Bungalow" signed H. Rosa, circa 1920-1940.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Early to Mid-20th Century Molded Glass Table Lamps for Restoration, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early to mid-20th century molded glass table lamps for restoration, circa 1940
Early
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of 1940
s Stiffel Brass Table Lamps
Located in Norton, MA
A tall Pair of 1940s Stiffel Brass table lamps Tested in good working condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,650 / set
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1940"
Pair of painted wrought-iron andirons with brass balls
Category
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sea Bath
Original Vintage Poster, Shanghai, Circa. 1940
s
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Sea Bath' Original Vintage Poster, Shanghai, Circa. 1940's
This is an original vintage poster
Category
19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sterling Silver Reed
Barton Cocktail Shaker Pitcher, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
1920-1940.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, France 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s.
The copper pots have cast iron handles.
This stun...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
$1,847 Sale Price / set
20% Off
I.C.S. Majolica Plaque Mother and Child, Madonna, Italy 1927-1940
By Industria Ceramica Salernitana
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
operations in 1940 due to political situation in Europe at that time.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze.
CONDITION Good. Wear
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$50 Sale Price
71% Off
French René Prou Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table or French 1940
s Cocktail Table
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine quality Large René Prou Style Coffee Table or French 1940's Cocktail Table with whimsical
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Near Pair Vintage Antique Industrial Evertaut Factory Machinist
s Stool, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Simple yet elegantly formed industrial stools made in England by Evertaut. c.1940
Near pair, just
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Wall Lights Xxth Century Golden Brass Style of Jansen Art Deco 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Maison Jansen
Art deco 1940 metal golden brass wall lights
Set of three wall
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Amphoras Enamel Luster Gualdo Tadino, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of amphoras enamel luster Gualdo Tadino, 1940.
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$580 Sale Price / set
72% Off
Macassar Ebony French Art Deco Dining Table in the style of Dominique, c. 1940
By Dominique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous French Art Deco dining table in exotic Macassar Ebony wood, which would also work beautifully as a desk, was just restored in a French Polish lacquer. From circa 1930s ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Macassar
$4,200 Sale Price
46% Off
Italianate Lead Crystal Chandelier Floor Lamps circa 1940
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of lead crystal floor lamps each with three chandelier style cast glass arms.
Each arm extends 9 inches from the fluted glass central columns and crystal ball.
The fluted gla...
Category
1920s American Edwardian Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Onyx
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Circa 1940 - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains in its original
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Antique Carved Wooden Folk Art Horse, c.1940
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved hardwood statue of a jumping horse. c.1940
Slightly naïve but full of charm
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Advertising Calendar Girl Poster Art c.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Chinese advertising poster framed in a brown frame.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1939.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paper, Wood, Acrylic. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
$395 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of 6 Pieces Japanese Porcelain Plates Hand Painted, 1920-1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Eat your cakes or sandwiches in style with these lovley Japanes handpainted porcelain plates.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Region of Origin: Ja...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$317 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942).
Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, Nancy Grant traveled with her h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rare sideboard by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden. 1940
s.
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Very rare Scandinavian sideboard designed by Oscar Nilsson (1895-1975) and
produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Wickman. Sweden 1930s
Literature: Det moderna hemmet. Inredningskonst i S...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera c.1940-1948
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome accents and flip out view finder. Folds neatly to 1.5 inches.
Shown with life siz...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$90 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Industrial Metal Planter Baskets, American 1920
s-1940
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These baskets have everything we look for in a great industrial piece, form, function, proportion and patina. We see these oxidized wire mesh baskets being used in an artists studio ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wire
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Pendant Light, France circa 1940
By Ezan
Petitot
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pendant light manufactured in France circa 1940s.
No signature is present but the style of both the glass and metal work point to Ezan and it is comparable to the works of Petitot,...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Roger Gerle, Original Vintage French Poster by Hartford, 1940
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Roger Gerle, original vintage French poster by Hartford
A charming poster from the 1940s, Roger Gerle was a French entertainer and musician
Artist
Hartford
Year
1940s
...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Paper
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Industrial Antique MORCO Mirrored Glass Wall Lights c.1940
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed shop window display lamps made in England by Morco. c.1940.
Designed for high-end
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Venetian chandelier in colourless Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colourless Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Spanish Colonial Small Mirror in Carved Wood and Beige Patina, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand carved squared wall mirror, Gilt wood, beige patina. Spain, 1940s.
Wooden frame in square shape with scalloped details
This wall mirror has a primitive construction , beige pati...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
$1,468 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass, 6 light arms, circa 1940
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Vase Jean Besnard Style Crisped Enamel, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ceramic with crisped enamel
Brown collar and stone tone email.
Please note that some of the enamel crips are broken (please see photos)
Good condition
Shipping:
P 8 L 11 H 23...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 9
8 x 17
8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The wonderful deep blue creates and almost watery feel with the central area becoming an island in this remarkable handmade Kirman. Kirman is the capital of the province in south Per...
Category
17th Century Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Wool
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
furniture of this era.
You can use it with confidence.
The lock on the handle works, but there is no key
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Antique All-Cotton Mosaic Triangle / Half-Square Triangle Quilt Circa 1900-1940
Located in Delray Beach, FL
large-format Antique American Quilt, a true piece of textile history and folk art. This magnificent quilt features a complex and mesmerizing Mosaic Triangle pattern, meticulously han...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique ceramic vase by Serafino Volpi for Deruta, Italy, 1940-50s
By Deruta, Volpi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing vintage ceramic vase by Serafino Volpi for Deruta. Made in Italy in the 1940-50s.
Volpi was
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Three-Faced Tribal Mask – We (Guéré) / Dan, Ivory Coast – circa 1940–1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Old We (Guéré) / Dan mask with three fused faces, symbolizing clairvoyance and spiritual vigilance.
Carved from dense fine-grained hardwood, it displays a dry, deep brown patina with...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Crystal Ten Lights Wall Sconces, circa 1940
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of monumental Venetian crystal ten lights wall sconces, circa 1940.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique 1940 Furniture
Hortense Richard (1858-1940) “Marguerite of Faust” Painting on Porcelain, c.1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
downfall as well as that of her family (her brother and her child will die).
Hortense Richard (1858-1940
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$2,131 Sale Price
52% Off
Venetian chandelier in colourless Murano glass with 6 light arms, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colourless Murano glass with 6 light arms, circa 1940
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brass Plated Cup Trophy with Bakelite Base c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Dodge Inc.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Estate French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920-1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Alabaster and bronze chandelier, circa 1920-1940.
CHB155.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Richly decorated
Old Dutch
Oak Hand-Carved Knob Chair, Netherlands 1910-1940
Located in Den Haag, NL
. 1910-1940.
The Knob Chair with a rush seat is an Dutch archetype. This chair appeared in many Dutch
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 11
9" x 19
9".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Kirman is the capital of the province in south Persia of the same name. Situated 2000 meters above sea level. As elsewhere in Persia carpet weaving declined during the 18th century a...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Wool
Indonesian Goddess in Gilded Metal Holding a Lotus Flower, 1920-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Indonesian goddess in gilded metal holding a lotus flower, 1920-1940.
Measures: H 61cm, W 15cm, W
Category
1920s Asian Chinese Export Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Jansen, Exceptional Neoclassical Brass Magazine Rack, French, circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional neoclassical magazine rack is made of brass. This is a very nice model, attributed to famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Brass
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
frame relating to a 30th December 1940 WW2 Air Raid Bombing
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Leather
White Surrealistic Ceramic Bowl "Surrea" by Wilhelm Kåge 1940 Mid century Design
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It is 24 cm in diameter and in mint condition. The Surrea objects have offset forms, white Carrara...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 1940 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Antique 1940 Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique 1940 furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique 1940 furniture — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. 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. Each choice in our collection of antique 1940 furniture bearing Industrial, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique 1940 furniture over the years, but those crafted by Hubley Manufacturing Company, Maison Jansen and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique 1940 Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique 1940 furniture at 1stDibs is $1,667, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $100,005 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique 1940 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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