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Rare Pair Worcester Majolica Dragon Vases
By Royal Worcester
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Royal Worcester Majolica vases which feature a Chinese dragon wrapped around the sides. Colouration: turquoise, green, red, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for...
Category
1880s Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Majolica
$2,013 / set
Small silver vases embossed with floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jars embossed with floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 73.51 grams (Pair of jars). Dimensions: 8x2.8cm. Content: 833...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$275 Sale Price
50% Off
18th Century Sheraton Period Satinwood Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A fine Sheraton period satinwood occasional table rosewood crossbanded and ebony and boxwood strung throughout, having segmented top with central oval panel. The Table, with lift-up ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
North German Biedermeier Dressing/ Console Table in Mahogany with Mirror, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite early Biedermeier dressing table or console in fine West Indies mahogany, likely from Northern Germany. Features an oval mirror supported on ribbed "wings" that follow t...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Silver pot with three support feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot with three support feet and engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 200.60 grams. Dimensions: 29.4cmx7.5cm. C...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
Bulky silver pot with embossed patterns
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Bulging silver pot with raised patterns on the surrounding frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 158.20 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx13.1c...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
Baccarat Cut Crystal Vase with Faceted Leaf Motif
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant Baccarat crystal vase showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and refinement for which the prestigious French crystal house is renowned. Executed in thick, high-quality ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Silver pot with engraved floral motifs and set on three feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot with engraved floral motifs and resting on three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 453.91 grams. Dimensions: 18.5x10cm....
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver pot w/ two intertwined handles w/ flower reliefs
friezes on the base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot with two intertwined handles with flower reliefs and friezes on the base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 452.61 grams. Dim...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Late Georgian inlay satinwood and mahogany "Beau Brummel" or gentleman's dressing table, an unusual piece is of typical form, with a two-part hinged top opening to an arrangement of ...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Minton Majolica Fantail Pigeon Vase
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica vase which features three fantail pigeons with wings raised, supporting a bulbous vase. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, white, ochre, are predom...
Category
1870s Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Louis Philippe Walnut Wood
Veneer Dressing Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
, history, and decorative impact, this Louis Philippe dressing table is not just a piece of furniture—it’s a
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass, Wood
$1,988 Sale Price
20% Off
1925 – René Lalique, "Antilopes" Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Lalique – Vase « Antilopes »
Vase en verre blanc moulé pressé, rehaussé d’une patine gris/noir.
Modèle créé par René Lalique en 1925.
Bibliographie : Félix Marcilhac, René La...
Category
1920s French Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique Mettlach Pottery Portrait Vase, 19th Century
By Mettlach
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Mettlach pottery vase with portrait of young girl in countryside setting, maker mark as photographed, 19th century
Measures - 12.5"h x 6.75"diam
A Mettlach pottery vase ...
Category
19th Century Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Scenic Hand Painted Glass Clamshell Vases C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Scenic Hand Painted Glass Clamshell Vases C1890
Measures - 14.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
A pair of antique glass vases from circa 1890, featuring hand-painted scenic desi...
Category
19th Century Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bottle-shaped vase realized by Franz Anton Mehlem pottery factory in Bonn, Germany, in the late 19th Century.
Very good condition.
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of silver vases with floral reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Pair of silver jugs with floral reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 74.89 grams. Dimensions: 4.7cmx12.7cm. Content: 833/1000. Ass...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$600 / set
Pair of small silver vases with pearly reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Pair of silver jugs with pearly reliefs on the necks and frilled edges. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 261.19 grams. Dimensions: 6cmx...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$2,000 / set
Silver flower pot with bird and lion reliefs on round pedestal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver flower pot with reliefs of birds and lions on a Peruvian-style pedestal. Metal: Silver. Origin: Peruvian. Mark: Absent. Weight: 1024.33 grams. Dimensions: 17.5cmx...
Category
18th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Mahogany Dressing Table, circa 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish biedermeier / late empire mahogany mirrored dressing table.
Swing mirror supported by gilt fluted columns, lyre shaped pedestal on brass ball feet.
Sweden, circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique hand-thrown clay Vase, Spain, 1800s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A hand-thrown clay vessel with a weathered surface and strong sculptural presence, reflecting traditional Spanish pottery craftsmanship.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Clay
19 C Louis XV Style French Country Poudreuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19 C Louis XV Style French Country Poudreuse.
Made in France (probably South of France) circa 1860-80 in the Louis XV Style.
It is made of the mos...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Small silver jug
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Small silver jug
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$187 Sale Price
50% Off
Small silver jug
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Small silver jug
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$300 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver jug
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug in the shape of a canteen with revealed floral reliefs, two cut-out handles and resting on a circular base with a frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. B...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$950 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver vase with lace reliefs cut into the rim and circular base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug with lace reliefs cut out on the rim and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 172.19 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx20....
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$675 Sale Price
50% Off
Ceramic Blue Vase with Castles by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelan vase realized by Franz Anton Mehlem in the late 19th Century in Bonn, Germany.
Very good condition except for some minor chips in the base.
Decorative ceramic vase in the ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ceramic vase realized by Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn (Germany) between the late 19th Century and the first year of 20th Century.
An elegant ceramic vase with an elongated pear-shaped...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Blue ceramic vase realized by Franz Anton Mehlem in Bonn (Germany) the late 19th century.
Glazed ceramic (faience/earthenware) with cobalt blue transfer print decoration.
An elegan...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain blue vase realized by Villeroy
Boch in the late 19th Century.
White earthenware, underglaze cobalt-blue transfer print with sponged/hand-finished shading; clear gla...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Silver vase with floral engravings, beaded rim, openwork handles, circular base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug with engraved floral motifs, frilled rim, openwork handles and resting on a circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,050 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver vase with ribbons, garlands, flowers, and acanthus leaves on 4-foot base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug with bows, garlands, flowers, embossed acanthus leaves and sitting on a scalloped base with four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Tit...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver vase w/ reliefs, monogram card w/ two beaded handles
circular base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver vase with reliefs, monogram plaque with two crimped handles and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 495.12 grams. Di...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver vase with floral motifs and frilled circular base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jug with revealed foral motifs and sitting on a circular base with frills around the edges. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 747...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$2,625 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 57 1/2in W: 24 1/2in D: 18in.
This Antique Carved Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand Vanity is really unique and made of the highest quality woods and marble! If you tak...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of One Vanity Desk, One Chair, Two Nightstands and One Wardrobe
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of one vanity desk, one chair, two nightstands and one wardrobe in gilt bronze, marble, porcelain and wood. France, late 19th century.
Dimensions of the vanity desk: 203 cm he...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of a pair of vases with raised bands resting on smooth circular bases
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of a pair of jugs with raised bands resting on smooth circular bases. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 198.21 grams (Pair set). Dim...
Category
19th Century European Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Silver
$575 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Tin Urania Vase by Friedrich Adler
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This tin vase was made by the Dutch manufacturer Urania based in Maastricht, Netherlands. The vase is attributed to Friedrich Adler. We date it back to the 1904.
This delicate piece...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Tin
Circa 1905 Daum - Nancy “prairie”
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Circa 1905 DAUM - Nancy. “Prairie” Flat oval vase with acid-engraved decoration and polychrome enamel depicting a prairie landscape, signed under the base. Finely enamelled decorati...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of English Georgian Armorial Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Georgian style (19th Cent) armorial decorated porcelain vases with scroll handles. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Pair of French Louis XV Porcelain Cornucopia Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV (19th Cent) style green and white Sevres porcelain cornucopia design vases with parian child figures.
One vase has a couple broken off pieces of gold leaf
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bathroom Furniture
English Dressing Table, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Well-restored English dressing table from around 1900, crafted in nutwood with elegant proportions and a warm, natural tone. The piece features an oval tilting mirror framed by two s...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,130 Sale Price
23% Off
Pair of English Porcelain Two-Handled Vases, Coalport, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
In the Sevres style. One side with a scenic cartouche, the other with floral.
Category
1820s English Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Ditmar Urbach Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1920s Architectural Ceramic
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Bergen, NO
An original Art Deco ceramic vase by Ditmar Urbach, produced in Czechoslovakia circa 1920s–1930s.
This elegant piece features a strong architectural, tapered form with bold geometri...
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Coppia di vasi in maiolica - Napoli XIX secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Coppia di vasi in maiolica napoletani del XIX secolo. I vasi, con decorazioni in rilievo, presentano scene di natura mitologica e grottesca, tra le tante notiamo infatti centuri con ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Chinese Style Foo Dog Terra Cotta Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19/20th Cent) terra cotta vase with foo dog handles and dragons on relief.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bathroom Furniture
English Victorian Porcelain Wall Vase
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brown and white porcelain wall vase with floral design.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
French Victorian Blue Porcelain and Bronze Vase
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian cobalt blue porcelain bud vase with bronze dore festoon trim
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Torquay, England Kingfisher Vase
Located in Northport, MI
This hand-decorated ceramic vase was produced in Torquay, England, and stands 10 inches tall with a classic ovoid form and slightly flared rim. The vase is finished in a rich cobalt-...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French and Chinoiserie Style Porcelain Porcelain and Architectural Vase
Located in New York, NY
A stunning hand painted porcelain portrait vase with painted architectural decorative motifs all outlined in gold paint. A woman in early 1800's style dress is painted on the belly o...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Great Shape and Color, English 19th Century Vanity in Wood with Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century vanity stand.
This marvellous mirror stand is in good condition and the wood has a truly warm, deep and rich patina. The combination of the majes...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Majolica ceramic amphora - second half of the 19th century
Located in Fidenza, IT
Neapolitan-made bi-layered majolica ceramic amphora from the second half of the 1800s. It presents a classical style with mythological decorations on one side and, grotesques on the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Potiche vases in majolica manufacture Antonibon, Nove Di Bassano - 19th century
By Giovanni Battista Antonibon
Located in Fidenza, IT
Pair of majolica potiche vases, Antonibon manufacture, Nove Di Bassano, period: first half of 19th century.
The potiches with a "pagoda" lid and hexagonal support base are decorated...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Large 19th Century Italian Greek-Style Terracotta Vase with Pedestal
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Greek-style terracotta vase with matching pedestal, crafted in Naples, Italy, in the 19th century.
This impressive piece showcases classical inspiration and fine Neapolit...
Category
1890s Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Gallé Signed, Acid Etched Overlay Vase, France, 1905
By Gallé
Located in Rijssen, NL
is French Art Nouveau.
Émile Gallé was a French glass maker and furniture designer based in his
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass
Monumental Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Warriors, Ota Tamashiro
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Warriors, Dragon, and Falcon, Attributed to Ota Tamashiro
A monumental pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Dahlia
Fire-Polished Cameo Glass Vase, Signed by Emile Gallé, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Émile Gallé (French, 1846–1904)
Internally Decorated Fire-Polished Cameo Glass Vase, “Dahlia,” circa 1900
A very fine cameo glass vase of baluster form, superbly executed with rich ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Bathroom Furniture
Materials
Glass
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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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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