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Pair of 19th Century Club Roll Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of 19th-century club armchairs featuring rolled arms, floral tapestry upholstery, and
Category
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$2,400 / set
Set of 4 French Directoire Curled Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Directoire (19th Century) mahogany armchairs with scroll form arms and gold
Category
19th Century French Directoire Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Gold
$6,500 / set
Pair of Art Deco Velvet Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding matching pair of Art Deco lounge chairs in a rich navy blue upholstery.
The armchairs
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$6,111 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Faux-Bamboo Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Faux-Bamboo armchair
cannage in average condition, a hole in the file.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Napoleon III armchair.
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Armchair Furniture
18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Italian giltwood armchairs.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$5,800 / set
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 original painted Swedish Gustavian armchairs. The seating has been restored and
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1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Birch
$2,895 / set
English Country Pine Windsor Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (19th Century) stripped pine Windsor armchair with spindle design and headrest
Category
19th Century Country Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Pine
Leon Benouville Art Nouveau Armchair
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau armchair, circa 1900, by Leon Benouville in sculpted mahogany.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchair Furniture
Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Furniture, French Antique Chairs, Upholstered Armchairs, Late 19th Century, Belle Époque, 1stdibs, Antique
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,750 / set
Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian neoclassical eagle armchairs in yellow silk taffeta. Italian Empire painted and parcel
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$13,600 / set
Wabi Sabi White Armchair, Latvia, 1900s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique white painted armchair with beautiful faded surface. Love this asymmetric back form. Sturdy
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Early 20th Century Latvian Primitive Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Brown Leather Wing Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This high-quality, untouched 19th-century brown leather button-back wing armchair is designed in
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19th Century British Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Leather
Irish Regency Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 19th century Irish Regency carved and upholstered walnut armchair.
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Maple Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, 19th century, Egyptian Revival, carved maple armchair with horsehair upholstery is a
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Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Antique Mahogany Child Armchair, France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming children’s armchair is made out of mahogany with fine carving. It is newly
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique armchair, Northern Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique quilted armchair from around 1910, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good
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1910s Scandinavian Other Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Large pair of Louis XV style parcel-gilt carved oak armchairs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Armchair Furniture
$12,500 / set
Pair of Button-Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
$13,900 / set
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs.
These English Regency style elbow chairs with
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19th Century English Regency Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Good 19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted armchair with leather. Circa 1880. A timeless
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19th Century Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe French Country Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe style French Country fauteuil, or armchair, with solid beech wood
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pair of Gilded Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculpted and gilded wood. Gustavian armchairs, early part of the 19th century.
Scratches, marks
Category
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,680 / set
Pair of French Antique Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of circa 1840s French armchairs.
Stripped back ready to be upholstered.
Wide open
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,777 / set
19th Century Rustic Windsor Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Primitive Windsor Hoopback armchair from ash and elm. Beautiful grain and patina throughout
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Late 19th Century British Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Elm
Connecticut William
Mary Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Connecticut William & Mary bannister-back rush bottom armchair with straight rails and spindle
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Mid-18th Century American William and Mary Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Rush, Maple
Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Edwardian inlaid walnut armchairs. They were made in England, and they
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid armchair having an pretty inlaid oval tpo ral with a padded back and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Louis Majorelle Armchairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A pair of walnut armchairs by Louis Majorelle.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$30,000 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut armchair having a quality solid walnut shaped back and raised on
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Scale Arts
Crafts oak Armchair
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large scale Arts & Crafts oak armchair. This dramatic armchair with its sweeping arms and capped
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,840 / set
Venetian Carved and Polychrome Armchair
Located in Vista, CA
A Venetian carved and polychrome paint-decorated armchair, 18th century, molded crest rail, caned
Category
18th Century European Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Open Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany open armchair upholstered in green leather with brass stud decoration
Category
1830s English Regency Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Open Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century walnut open armchair in the Queen Anne style, having a shaped central splat flanked by
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1770s British Queen Anne Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
J. J. Kohn Easy Armchair
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
J. J. Kohn easy armchair excellent restored with new cane on seat and back
the back is warped (see
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
$480 Sale Price
39% Off
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of carved fruitwood armchairs from England in the neoclassical style. The carvings
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$4,200 / set
Early Spanish Armchair, 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early Spanish armchair, 17th century with leather upholstery.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Armchair Furniture
Pair of French Louis XV Pink Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut carved open Armchairs with a shaped back and pink
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
$18,000 / set
Antique European Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Biedermeier armchair offers walnut frame with upholstered back and seat, S-scroll and
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Harrods Country House Armchair and Footstool
By Harrods
Located in Batley, GB
A large deep seated armchair and footstool by Harrods - London c 1920 of generous country house
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Beech
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIII foreshadowing the armchair. Chairs adopt a widen and lower silhouette. Horizontal lines
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Louis XIII Highback Armchair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage burlap Louis XIII highback armchair from the 18th Century with turned leg detailing
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Burlap, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of antique French Louis XVI upholstered armchairs. These stylish armchairs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,900 / set
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Fledermaus armchairs by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished with new
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
$5,917 / set
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved gilt wood armchair, dating from around the 1860-1880 period
Category
1860s French Louis XIV Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
An 18th Century French Open Armchair
Located in New York, NY
An 18th-Century French walnut open armchair. The seat with carved apron and cabriole legs
Category
18th Century French Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Italian Armchair with Zebra Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian armchair, newly reupholstered to dramatic effect while
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Zebra Hide, Walnut
Pair of Gothic Revival Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of gothic revival oak armchairs.
Upholstered in embossed leather.
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Armchair Furniture
$1,183 / set
Pair of English Triangular Oak Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Aesthetic Movement "Oxford style" oak triangular shaped armchairs with a carved
Category
19th Century British Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Oak
$6,750 / set
18th Century, Italian Venetian Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved wood and hand-painted armchair, retaining most of its original painted finish
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18th Century Italian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair 19th c. Walnut Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved Walnut Armchairs--
Category
19th Century French Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$5,200 / set
LATE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL ARMCHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of armchairs crafted from solid walnut, finely carved with exquisite details. The
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$4,546 / set
Armchair - throne, Western Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the 1920s.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Napoleon III Ebonized Armchair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully crafted armchair with barley twist detailing.
Newly upholstered in vintage orange
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19th Century French Antique Armchair Furniture
Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,800 Sale Price / set
52% Off
American Victorian Rosewood Open Back Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian laminated rosewood open back armchair with scroll design and light green
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Armchair Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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Antique Armchair Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique armchair furniture for your home. An item from our selection of antique armchair furniture — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique armchair furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique armchair furniture, designed in the Louis XVI, Victorian or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique armchair furniture over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Josef Hoffmann and Jacob and Josef Kohn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Armchair Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique armchair furniture start at $1 and top out at $889,500 with the average selling for $3,800.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About Antique Armchair 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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