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Teak Victorian Marble Topped Dressing Table
Located in Topanga, CA
An exquisite Victorian teak and marble top dressing table, retaining its original mirror and intricate carved detail. This exceptional piece, with its original polish and charming pa...
Category
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Umbertino Vanity Mirrored Dressing Table in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
modern bathroom
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Pear Wood Ladies Dressing Table. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French two drawer pear wood ladies dressing table with fitted interior, pull out leather surface, original folding mirror, and terminating on cabriole legs. Early 19th Century
Category
19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Finest Linke Style Antique Ladies Vanity with Porcelain Plaques Bronze Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
François Linke, renowned for his luxurious 19th-century furniture. A masterpiece of design and
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early American Antique Tiger Oak Mirrored Dresser or Vanity Table - 1900s Kansas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning example of early American mission-style furniture. This piece is created from Tiger Oak
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique classic dressing table made of different fruit trees. Inlaid thread edge.
Rectangular panel 5 front drawers, on four-cornered, down-tapering legs. Dressing table, so-called ...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of English Metal Chinoiserie Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English metal Chinoiserie tables.
Category
1920s English Other Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,600 / set
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Tole French Washstand with Basin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand painted Toleware French iron Washstand with French faience wash basin. Years of wear on this beauty, with a spectacular green.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic dressing stand / wash stand with projecting demilune top, framed on three sides with a splash. The top rests on a conforming apron fitted with flanking apron draw...
Category
1830s American Neoclassical Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Oakwood Vanity Table With Candlesticks, Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable late 19th century oakwood vanity table with candlesticks from the so-called "historicism" period in Austria. This exceptional "table" vanity table is an absolutely unique ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood, Oak
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts
Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand
By Morris
Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A fine quality Arts & Crafts Walnut wash or shaving stand, with adjustable extending shield shaped mirror, upper drawer and cupboard lined with Sienna marble the squar...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage art deco triptych illuminated vanity features a mirror on base by Miroir-Brot, France. Attributed to French art deco modernist designer, Jacques Adnet.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel
19thC French Boulle Work / Dressing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850
19thC French boulle work / dressing table
Serpentine shaped top with a central inlaid chariot and scroll surround opening to reveal an interior with a mirror and sli...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Vanity Cabinet, Carved Cherrywood, Bevelled Mirror, Gray Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
suitable for a modern bathroom with the addition of a modern sink and taps. We can sell the mirror
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Inlaid Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table, the Shield Shaped bevelled mirror flanked by a superstructure with short drawers below to the figured mahogany stepped top enclosed by a moulded edge. The ba...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,896 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Victorian Style Oak Dressing Table Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Style single drawer Oak Dressing Table Console Table.
Very sturdy. Measures 33" in width, 18.5" in depth and 29.5" in height. Knee clearance is 21.5".
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
FiNE VICTORIAN BENTWOOD THONET STAMPED DRESSING TABLE
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 19th century Victorian Thonet bentwood dressing table and height adjustable stool
Please note...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Bentwood
Vanity Desk, probably Austria, circa 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered Biedermeier vanity desk with floral ornaments and pilaster as well as columns at the front with ebonized bases and capitals. The doors are opened via a pressure mec...
Category
1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
EXQUISITE CHiNESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE PART OF A SUITe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
export furniture as you will ever see, the finish is exquisite as is the original distressed paint, the
Category
1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Important 19th Century Gilt Bronze Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique and Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Marquetry Dressing Table By Haentges Freres
Haentges Freres
The upper case with triple part adjustable b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror
Located in Doha, QA
mythological subject and extraordinary addition to this masterfully done piece of furniture. Underneath the
Category
18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
Gothic Revival Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic Revival dressing table, the rectangular mirror plate encased in moulded frame supported on stylised gothic arms above two banks of drawers. To the large rectangular mahogany t...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,767 Sale Price
20% Off
Secession Side Table Attributed Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession side table Otto Prutscher. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Oak Dressing Table 1925 Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Oak dressing table. Amsterdam School style 1925. Marble wood
details. Ebony wood handles. Handmade. I also have the two nightstands.
Very good condition.
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,130 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna grain. The wood exhibits exquisite an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 18th century Vanity or Poudreuse with exquisite Marquetry Decor
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite unique Louis XV vanity, or poudreuse, dates to the 1760s and originates from France. The dressing table features breathtaking marquetry décor, elegant brass fittings, ...
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Yew
Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Beaune, FR
furniture. He was naturalized French in 1872.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Silver-Fitted Edwardian Dressing Table with Custom Interior
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A Fine Edwardian silver-fitted dressing table.
Constructed from mahogany, with boxwood stringing and brass handles, the dressing table supported on splayed legs with stretchers an...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Neoclassical French Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early nineteenth century neoclassical vanity table with original mirror plate.
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Wicker Hall Foyer Table
Located in New York, NY
An English bamboo and wicker hall foyer table with draw and shelf, Victorian period, circa late-19th to early-20th century, England. Piece also exhibits some design elements of the A...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table
Stool - 2 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Oval Vanity Table & Stool - 2 Piece
This antique Biedermeier vanity table has one drawer and an oval swing mirror with a silk upholstered back. The mi...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
French Early 19th Century Vanity
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Vanity is made of mahogany with a white marble top. It has some bronze pineapple on each side of the mirror.
dimension from the floor to the marble top 30.8''H
dimension from th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vanity Table in Mahogany, Probably Denmark, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Danish Biedermeier dressing table with adjustable mirror with an architectural layout and fire-gilded fittings. The dressing table is equipped with two small drawers, a gallery rail ...
Category
1830s Danish Empire Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Dufrene Att. Art Deco French Vanity Early 1920s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
This French early Art Deco vanity is attributed to Maurice Dufrene for La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette arts décoratifs ateliers in Paris launched in 1922. This dressing table is ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$7,988 Sale Price
50% Off
French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu, Mahogany and Marble Vanity Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu, flamed mahogany, and Portoro marble mirrored vanity table. The vanity is raised by its original casters b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Victorian Dressing Table, Mahogany, Metal, Glass, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
furniture, almost always characterized by fewer decorative elements than French.
Size: 52 x 120 x 75 cm.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves around the apron, and raised on turned legs. Nice patina. The original marble is white ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bathroom Furniture
French Charles X Burl Walnut Hinged-Top Dressing Table, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a hinged square top opening to reveal a storage well and a mirrored surface with an additional lower drawer, raised on curule form legs joined by a turned stretcher, the feet ...
Category
1830s French Charles X Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Burl
19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Useful both for shaving or applying makeup. The mirror can be tilted to suit many uses and is placed in an elegant round and carved frame with a brass hardware accent. This piece fro...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
Located in Hanover, MA
BG NEW YEAR SALE
French nineteenth century Louis XV vanity dressing table, poudreuse or coiffeuse standing on four slender tapering cabriole legs. The top is divided into three parq...
Category
1850s French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Tulipwood
$2,900 Sale Price
50% Off
French Louis XV Napoleon III Rosewood Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Napoleon III Rosewood and Brass Inlay Vanity Nightstand Sewing Table. Item features shapely cabriole legs, beautiful rosewood veneers, dovetailed centra...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French Louis XVI style dressing table with bronze decorations, having a kidney-shaped top with a gilt bronze frame and a superstructure supporting an oval mirror flanked by gi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table W/ Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity With protective Glass Top
Measures 49.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and 30.75" in height.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Antique Marquetry Dressing Table with Mirror and Gilt-Metal Mounts
Located in London, GB
, made in France in the early 20th century. A pleasing vintage item of furniture, it is most notable for
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Portable, Inlaid Rosewood Dressing Table From the 1910-1920s
Located in Opole, PL
Portable, Inlaid Rosewood Dressing Table From the 1910-1920s
A small, portable dressing table from the early 20th century in the form of a rectangular box with a movable mirror moun...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
A Prussian Dressing Table Vanity Set, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A satin birch wood and silver-plated on copper (Sheffield plate style) adjustable dressing table mirror and candelabra on stand with a single draw on scroll feet complete with; a sil...
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Mid-19th Century German Other Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
French Washstand / Vanity in Oak Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Washstand in Oak Louis Philippe Style
A delightful small solid oak washstand from south-west France featuring an inset variegated grey and white marble with matching upright...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,315 Sale Price
44% Off
Large Art Nouveau Cherrywood Cabinet with Facetted Mirror, circa 1905
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Art Nouveau cabinet crafted from solid cherrywood, South Germany circa 1905.
The piece features a tall, slightly forward-leaning mirror with beautifully facetted edges – a ch...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$6,449 Sale Price
21% Off
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Vanity / Ormolu Mounts
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your interior with the exquisite allure of this french neoclassical style vanity desk. Crafted from rich mahogany wood, its timeless beauty is accentuated by meticulous craft...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Table Mirror, Makeup / Vanity Mirror, Late Biedermeier, Around 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Very decorative table mirror / makeup mirror with swivel mechanism, an original of the Biedermeier peroid, around 1850, made in Austria.
The corpus is made out of root ash, a very ...
Category
1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Maple
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty Napoleon III period three-tier 'travailleuse', or work table, fitted out for use as an elegant vanity unit. The top tray opens with a hinged lid to reveal a mirrored ba...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood, Fall-Front Vanity
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood Fall Front Vanity.
Bearing a mirror, atop two drawers. With a drop front desk.
Category
19th Century English Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Dressing Table With Mirror
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts vanity or dressing table with mirror and sitting chair
In the manner of Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarter sawn oak, wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Oak, Mirror
English Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive English Queen Anne style vanity dressing table featuring an Asian lacquer decorated case made in the 19th century Chinoiserie revival period of Western Europe. Th...
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Marquetry Dressing Table with Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style marquetry dressing table from the 19th century, with floral motifs and cabriole legs. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite marquetry table f...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Pine Dresser Turned Into Vanity From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
. The original old brass nameplates are still intact. The furniture has been restored, finished with
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1910s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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