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Pair of Spanish Empire Revival Console Tables with Spiral Columns, 1890s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
a regal presence, reflecting the influence of Spanish Imperial and Isabella II period furniture.
The
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1890s Spanish Empire Revival Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century English Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A smart pair of mid-19th Century English burr walnut bedside cupboards.
With canted corners running through. Single drawers above doors with a single shelf interior and plinth bases....
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Nightstand with Marble Top
Located in Eindhoven, NL
nightstand is a timeless addition to any bedroom or living space, offering both functionality and
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Early 20th Century Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Nightstand, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period nightstand or side table is constructed of solid walnut and features a single door and upper drawer of book matched burl walnut. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair 19th C. French Louis XIII Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with Rouge Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom with this elegant pair of antique French nightstands, crafted circa 1870 in the
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Oak and Marble Nightstands, Early 20th Century, Pair
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
brass hardware and lock details
Warm aged finish with natural patina
Versatile for bedroom, living
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinet
Located in High Peak, GB
K0499, fine quality Edwardian satinwood bedside cabinet of bowed design, having moulded and inlaid upstand and quarter bookmatched veneered top with double inlay to the edge above in...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinet
Located in High Peak, GB
K0566 Fine Edwardian bedside cabinet in satinwood, having shaped upstand and inlaid top above a drawer and cupboard door both fitted with original brass handles, standing on slender ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Art Deco night stands – France 1920-25
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco night stands in solid mahogany veneered with Rio rosewood. A flap door opens onto a large space topped with a maple niche (mirrored back) and glass top. Nickel-plate...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Nickel
$5,386 / set
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Marble-Top Bedside Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant antique bedside cabinet reflects the restrained sophistication of the Louis Philippe period, emphasizing fine materials, balanced proportio...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Pair Of Walnut Nightstands. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
are a remarkable find on today’s market, where authentic Biedermeier bedside furniture – especially in
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian (circa 1820) mahogany bedside table with turned legs and a scalloped, elongated apron.
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1820s British Georgian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French Louis XV Satinwood Nightstands with Inlaid Marquetry and Marble Tops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV nightstands crafted from richly grained satinwood and masterfully inlaid in floral inset burlwood grained pattern on each piece. Each nightstand f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Burl
Two English Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinets Bedside Cupboards
Located in High Peak, GB
Two English Edwardian bedside cabinets.
K0499 Fine quality Edwardian satinwood bedside cabinet of bowed design, having moulded and inlaid upstand and quarter book matched veneered to...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
$2,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique 19th Century Tray Top Nightstand Washstand Bedside Mahogany Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, all typical of functional antique furniture.
Stock no. 8577.
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19th Century Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$950 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Louis XV Oval Bouillotte Shape Nightstands with Drawer and Low Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
A French Louis XVI style neoclassical nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, drawer and lower shelf. Perfect as an end table too!
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands offer a lot of style in diminutive packages! The subtle contours and scroll forms are evident in the cornerposts and leg...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of walnut marble top bedside cabinets
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of walnut bedside cabinets, the square well-figured marble tops with rounded corners over a single short drawer with gilt metal handle above a single panelled cupboard door open...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,518 / set
19th Century English Mahogany Bedside Cabinet with Burr Panel and Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English mahogany cabinet from the 19th century stands on elegant tapered legs with pad feet and features a square case fitted with a single door, veneered in richly figured burr...
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19th Century English Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Nightstand was hand-crafted from select French walnut, and features timeless architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters. The su...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair of 19th C. French Louis Philippe Mahogany Bedside Cabinets with Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless French style to a bedroom with this elegant pair of antique Louis Philippe bedside
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Nightstands in yew wood, leather and brass by Doherty London
By Edward Doherty
Son
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of stunning antique nightstands done in yew wood, with leather tops and brass hardware manufactured by Doherty London. Nightstands are done in Mi...
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1920s English Campaign Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry Nightstands with Marble Tops, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry Nightstands with Marble Tops, 1910s.
Beautiful matching pair of bedside tables, each with two curved front drawers (keys included) and reddis...
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1910s French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, this petite occasional table is adaptable to both bedrooms and living spaces. The stone is marbleized
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tray Top Nightstand Washstand Bedside Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations, all typical of functional antique furniture. Some
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19th Century Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,332 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare 18th Century Italian Tuscany Solid Walnut Antique Nightstand
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
line is typical of furniture from the Tuscan region.
It may seem to have drawers, but this is an
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,661 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Louis XVI Style Pair of Marquetry Nightstands with Bronze
Mirror Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of Marquetry nightstands with bronze crest one drawer and one compartment.
Originals handles and garniture.
Completely restored.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Iron Nightstand, 1910’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bedside table made of iron from a hospital in Budapest. Stripped to the metal and polished. Circa 1910.
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1910s Hungarian Industrial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,041
Iron Nightstand, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bedside table made of iron from a hospital in Budapest. Stripped to the metal and polished. Circa 1910.
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1910s Hungarian Industrial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Antique Bedside Cabinet Marquetry Nightstand, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany side tables, or nightstands, with a fine crest that you can remove. One dovetailed drawer above cabinet doors. Made of inlaid veneer of...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Marble Top Nightstands or Bedside Cabinets in Walnut, 1930, Set
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of original Art Deco walnut nightstands. Originating in France and dating back to the early 1930s, they fill the highly desired form of Art Deco at its finest and resemble lusci...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Architectural Element Mounted as Corona or Canopy
Located in Nashville, TN
A gilded architectural element , probably an Overdoor ( window) now mounted as a corona or bed canopy . A central floral bouquet against a stepped and moulded cornice , the curved en...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Bedside Tables with Cabriole Legs, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands - each Stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a frieze of one high drawer and los door with compartment , wood pulls, a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany
Pink Marble-Top Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Original Pink Marble Top, Brass Pull
Style: French Louis XVI
This exquisite French Louis XVI style mahogany nightstand fr...
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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Time-worn Marble Top French Louis XVI Brass trimmed Nightstand Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, and versatile use. A true example of antique French furniture that combines history, utility, and
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Midcentury Italian Bronze and Glass Chest of drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Italian chest of drawers with crest.
Beautiful chest with four mirrored drawers.
Height to the glass top :24.01 in.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Nightstands with Carved Drawers and Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Brutalist Spanish nightstands with carved drawer and iron hardware
Beautiful tables that you can use like a nightstands or side tables, end tables... or table l...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Iron
SinglGold Leaf Gilded Vernis Martin Painted French Louis XV Style Night Stand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
furniture—it's a conversation piece that brings elegance and historical character into your home. A true
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Satinwood Bedside Cabinets c1900
s
Located in High Peak, GB
Antique pair of satinwood bedside cupboards, each having original white and green vein inset marble top above an oak lined and crossbanded drawer.
One of the cabinets having two ope...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Late Qing Dynasty Period Bedside Wooden Cabinet with Two Small Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
antique and vintage furniture. With its clean lines, small proportions and nicely weathered appearance
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique French Mahogany Bedside Cabinets c1900
Located in High Peak, GB
P0293 Pair of French turn of the century mahogany bedside cupboards, each having original veined marble top above satinwood crossbanded drawer and panelled satinwood crossbanded and...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
$2,058 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Arts
Crafts Nightstands by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, 1900s
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Arts
Crafts nightstands or bedside tables.Design by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy.Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.Solid American walnut frames wit...
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Early 1900s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Swedish Pinewood Bed Side Table - Antique Scandinavian Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish bed side table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The single Scandinavian nightstand is composed with two drawers, standing on fou...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Nightstands, Side Tables, Marble
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands or side tables topped with a Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Brass gallery and three front drawers.
...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Nightstand in Solid Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
practical internal compartment. Perfect for the bedroom, but can also be used in other rooms of the house
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Nightstand, Chest, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
bedroom as a nightstand. c. 1830-1848. Includes one key.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique French Victorian Mahogany Sewing Stand Nightstand Side Table w/ Flip Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Style Victorian Mahogany Sewing Stand Nightstand Side Table w/ Flip To...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Italian Louis XVI Walnut Bedside Table with Veneered Inlay, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian Louis XVI bedside table, crafted in the late 18th century, embodies the neoclassical ideals of symmetry, proportion, and understated elegance. Executed in solid ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair Distressed Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Nightstands Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
end tables, they bring a touch of Venetian grandeur to bedrooms, living rooms, or elegant hallways
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,399 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PAIR of Federal Style Narrow Mahogany Dressers 1920
s Skinny Nightstands Glass
Located in Weehawken, NJ
scale makes them ideal for small bedrooms, guest rooms, or as accent chests flanking a bed or sofa
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1910s Federal Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique quality Victorian mahogany fluted cylinder bedside table cupboard cabine
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, and alterations—characteristic of functional antique furniture.
Stock No. 8462.
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19th Century Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,863 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table. Item fe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Biedermeier Nightstand in Walnut with Ebonized Top, Germany circa 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier Nightstand in Walnut with Ebonized Top, Germany circa 1830
This refined Biedermeier nightstand from Germany, dating to around 1830, showcases the clean lines and elegant ...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Art Nouveau Nightstands with marble top by Paul Alexandre Dumas, France ca.
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / pair of Nightstands / Paul Alexandre Dumas / wood, marble, bronze / Art Nouveau
Luxurious pair of two wooden French Art Nouveau nightstands or bedside tables by Paul...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of iron and glass Bauhaus bedside tables, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of Bauhaus-style bedside tables from a hospital in Budapest. The tables are made of polished iron with a glass top and brass knobs. Anti-rust treatment. Circa 1920.
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1920s Hungarian Bauhaus Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set Iron And Glass Nightstands, 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of bedside tables from a Budapest hospital, made of iron with brass details. The tables are stripped and polished and treated for rust prevention. Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Industrial Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,953 / set
Italian Art Deco Nightstand
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
briar. Large useful space. Perfect for a modern bedroom.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique Bedroom Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique bedroom furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of antique bedroom furniture — often made from wood, fabric and wool — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique bedroom furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique bedroom furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique bedroom furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Daum, Mehraban Rugs and Emile Gallé produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Bedroom Furniture?
A piece of antique bedroom furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,351, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200,000.
Questions About Antique Bedroom Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell quality bedroom furniture, first give it a shake or push. If you notice any wobbling or creaking, the piece may be of inferior quality. Materials like solid hardwood can also help you separate well-made pieces from lower-quality items produced out of engineered wood and particleboard. For dressers, chests of drawers, nightstands and other casegoods, check out the drawers. On high-quality pieces, the drawers should move smoothly. Dovetail and tongue-and-groove drawer joint construction can also indicate quality furnishings. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of bedroom furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many people believe that solid wood bedroom furniture is worth it. Generally, wood furnishings bring warmth and visual appeal to bedrooms. Compared to engineered wood, solid wood is typically a more durable material and allows bedroom furniture to hold up to the effects of frequent use. However, other factors, such as the construction techniques used to produce it, will also affect how long bedroom furniture lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of bedroom furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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