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Louis XVI Solid Oak Dressing Vanity Table with Mirror and Marble Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Solid Oak Dressing Table / Vanity with Marble Top
This solid oak piece of furniture can
Category
19th Century American Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Beautiful 3 Tier Stepped Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and unusual 3 tier vanity table having 5 drawers, gorgeous carved wood turned legs, and lovely original brass hardware and florets.
No key included.
28” h to 1st level
4.5...
Category
19th Century American Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian, Edwardian era wall mount vanity Counter, crafted from quarter-sawn oak, features a large mirror, 2 drawers, and exquisite brass details. Its rich finish highlights th...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Kingwood Parquetry Poudreuse
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Kingwood Parquetry Poudreuse, 18th century, rectangular shape with serpentine edge, veneered crossbanded top with floral spray, lifting open to a fitted interior with compar...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1790 George III Period Corner Washstand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Vanity Table with Mirror, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut Vanity Table with Mirror, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Marquetry inlaid oak dressing table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Cheshire, GB
An inlaid oak dressing table by Gillows of Lancaster, the central adjustable mirror supported on an architectural frame flanked by marquetry inlaid ebonised cupboard doors. To the re...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,767 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles X Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Dressing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With arched adjustable mirror in mahogany surround. with cylindrical posts with ormolu capitols. The base section with a white marble top over a drawer with escutcheon opening to a f...
Category
1820s French Charles X Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
3 quarter Gallery Back
Good Figured Cedar Top
Two Drawers with Wood Knobs
Shaped End Supports Stylized Tulips
Cross Stretcher to st...
Category
19th Century British William IV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Cedar
19th century French Empire dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany dressing table, the oval mirror frame with swans heads terminals,To the well figured top over a large freeze drawer. All raised up on scroll...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,735 Sale Price
28% Off
Early 20th C. Italian Art Nouveau Vanity in Walnut, Entry Mirror, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
.
Beautiful and useful as an entrance mirror furniture for its drawers and support compartments
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
William and Mary Style Mahogany Folding Console-Dressing Table Writing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century William and Mary Style Mahogany Folding Console / Dressing Table / writing table. Measures 34" in width, 22" in depth and 34" in height. 12.25" in depth folded...
Category
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Birdseye Maple Mirrored Vanity with Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Edwardian Birdseye Maple Vanity with Mirror and a matching Side Chair
Measures 31.5" in width x 18.5" in depth
x 63" in height. Table is 26.5" height. Chair is 17" in width, 17" i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
on a stop-and-stay system to adjust the angle.
Illustrated in Liberty's Furniture 1875-1915. The
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Italian giltwood and figured walnut dressing mirror of Rococo style, the long scrolled foliate frame mounted on scrolled supports, over a pair of bombé petite commodes with well-figu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,204 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror having Flanking Scroll Form ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Satinwood "Poudreuse" or Lady
s Dressing / Powder Table, Ca. 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Satinwood "Poudreuse" or Lady's dressing / powder table, Circa 1850-1870.
Category
19th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser will be the perfect finishing touch for your bedroom, or make a superlative student desk! Hand-crafted from fine ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail
Located in London, GB
A decorative and functional ebonised Swedish dressing table in a Empire style with angular cornice and applied gilt rosette detail to the support columns of the mirror.
The dressing ...
Category
1850s Swedish Empire Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian American Oak Washstand W/ Mirror Dressing Table Shaving Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint late Victorian washstand, circa 1900. Made from oak with a high back featuring a swivel mirror and towel bar. The base has one interior shelf with brass pull and is suppor...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Dutch Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Dutch mahogany and marquetry inlaid dressing table the arched mirror between tapered uprights to the base section fitted with long frieze drawer over a pair of cupboard doors with fl...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,277 Sale Price
38% Off
Art Deco Vanity for Men or Shaving Stand with a Mirror done in Mahogany
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique Vanity for Men, Shaving Stand or a Side Table, with adjustable Telescope Mirror. The table features a small compartment/drawer and an adjusta...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,893 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Petit Dressing Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DRESSING TABLE
A beautiful French Art Deco lift-up lid dressing table, a stunning piece crafted from solid walnut. The intricate carved details showcase the artistry of its...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century mahogany dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany dressing table, the rectangular top with raised back and sides over an arrangement of nine graduated drawers, the locks stamped ‘Cope and Collinson’ and a singl...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,123 Sale Price
20% Off
Original and Documented Jugendstil Dressing Table by Otto Prutscher for Thonet
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare dressing table designed by Otto Prutscher and manufactured at Gebrueder Thonet in 1908. Literature: Innendekoration 1917 as well as a very similar model for the Vil...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Beech
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
By Maple
Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polished Mahogany desk is
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$15,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink. Item features a rectangular form, inset water basin with mirror, three drawers, and lower storage. Pai...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique English Early 19th Century Beau Brummell or Man
s Vanity.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Early 19th Century Beau Brummell or Man's Vanity.
Closed:
31" H x 24 1/2" W x 20 1/2" D
Open:
29 1/4" H x 48" W x 20" D
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror
Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Vanity dressing table w/ mirror & drawer.
Category
19th Century Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dressing Table Made In Walnut With Glass From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
This dressing table, crafted from walnut with glass accents, is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1880s, it exudes the charm and elegance of the...
Category
1880s Danish Other Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Southampton, NY
and organic forms. Art Deco furniture often incorporated luxurious materials like exotic woods and
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Set of 7-Pieces Antique Vanity Set, in Crystal, Ebony
Silver Monogram
Located in Beirut, LB
A 7-piece antique ebony and silver-mounted vanity set, from the late 19th century, exuding timeless elegance and craftsmanship with ornate silver monogram mounts.
The monogrammed ini...
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Compact English Arts
Crafts 1920s Oak Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful 1930s Art Nouveau dressing table from England. This vanity has three deep drawers to the left side with an open seating space and shelf to the right. The vanity is made o...
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
luxe, or “small fancy furniture,” in 1847 and soon became a fashionable favorite of French royalty
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
Located in Miami, FL
French nineteenth century Louis XV vanity dressing table, poudreuse or coiffeuse standing on four slender tapering cabriole legs. The top is divided into three parquetry framed panel...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Quality Victorian Antique Carved Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Victorian antique carved mahogany dressing table having an attractive shaped upper section, tilting mirror with elegantly scrolled carved supports. It has three small attract...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Maison Alphonse Giroux Paris French Louis XV Vanity Table Sewing Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Maison Alphonse Giroux Paris French Louis XV Style Vanity Table Sewing Stand. Item features a shaped glass top, signed "Alph. Giroux S Cie Paris" by Maison Alphonse Giroux, b...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass Onyx Vanity
Located in Hellerup, DK
Gorgeous antique French patinated brass vanity with beautiful onyx kidney shaped table top. The elegant vanity has 2 light holders for candles and a drawer plus many fine ornamented ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$1,087 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Grand Antique Dressing Table, Scottish, Satinwood, Bedroom, Vanity, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique dressing table. A Scottish, satinwood bedroom vanity stand with mirror by Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Impr...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Edwardian Dark Stained Burlwood Vanity w/ Trifold Mirror, Circa 1910
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Edwardian dark-stained burlwood vanity with 3 drawers and a top trifold mirror. The vanity has a kidney shape with decorative brass pulls
Category
1910s North American Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Burl
Arts
Crafts Dressing Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Dressing stand/shaving stand the mirrored adjustable top above turned back. To the base section fitted with marble top above single short draw and cupboard below. The sides fitted wi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,528 Sale Price
43% Off
Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table with hinged top and fold out compartments with faux tortoiseshell accessories and bottles - 18.5"w x 15"d x 31"h
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mahogany
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut dressing table having a quality burr walnut shaped framed adjustable mirror flanked by shaped solid walnut carved supports above four bow f...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Kidney Shaped Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large William IV mahogany dressing table the large well figured kidney shaped top above moulded freeze with central drawer. All raised up on shaped supports terminating in scrol...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$13,110 Sale Price
20% Off
Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlaid Gilt Bronze Mounted Pier Table
Located in Benington, Herts
veneers which are rarely found on furniture of this period.
The condition is excellent, having the most
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Quality Gillow
Co Satinwood Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity Circa 1890s
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional ladies vanity by Gillow & Co. dates to the 1890s and represents the finest in late 19th-century English craftsmanship. Constructed in richly grained satinwood, the v...
Category
1890s English Adam Style Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Side Table in Wood and Marble XIXth Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
white marble. On both sides of the furniture are present two bars for hanging towels.
This piece of
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,042 Sale Price
20% Off
English Bamboo Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif with layers of red, black and gold lacqu...
Category
19th Century English Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A distinct and stately Neoclassical gentleman’s dressing table from France, perhaps inspired by the influential English aesthete Beau Brummell whose high standards for personal appea...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Waterfall Vanity with Mirror
Matching Stool
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Art Deco vanity features hardwood construction, beautiful maple veneer with original finish, five dovetailed drawers with Bakelite pulls, a rounded mirror with wood deta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Poudreuse Vanity Table with Gold Bronze Detail, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This dressing table has a mirror inside and is nicely decorated.
Category
1860s French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Regency Gilt-Metal-Mounted Tulipwood and Inlaid Porcelain Worktable
Located in Tarry Town, NY
attention to detail of 19th-century French furniture makers. Ornate gilt-brass details accentuate the edges
Category
1830s French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Yellow Metal Wash Stand
Now featuring this 19th Century metal wash stand in yellow. The table top opens to reveal a mirror and small wash-basin. This discreet space...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity Attributed to Horner
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine aesthetic movement example. A charming and eye catching vanity
fashioned with elaborate galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet.
The carvings are sharp and...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
19th Century English Softwood
Mahogany Veneer Vanity Table, Signed Maple
Co.
Located in Opole, PL
furniture manufactory of Maple & Co. that was founded in the early 19th century.
The vanity is of a simple
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Softwood, Mahogany
De Coene Art Deco Vanity
By De Coene Frères
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A De Coene Belgian Art Deco vanity and mirror of rare Moroccan thuya wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Bathroom Furniture
$12,800 Sale Price
42% Off
French Art Deco Bleached Oak Washstand
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco Bleached Oak Washstand
An attractive and good-sized washstand originating from the Basque region of South West France.
In solid bleached oak the washstand feature...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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Antique Bathroom Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique bathroom furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique bathroom furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique bathroom furniture made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique bathroom furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Daum, Emile Gallé and Loetz Glass are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Bathroom Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique bathroom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $47 and can go as high as $1,108,462, while the average can fetch as much as $2,672.
Finding the Right Vases for You
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.
Questions About Antique Bathroom 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 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 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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