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Knickerbocker Yacht Club 1905 Power Boats Trophy Gorham Sterling Silver Decanter
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Knickerbocker Yacht Club "1905 Power Boats Trophy" Cut Crystal Glass Whiskey
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique View of Amsterdam with Sailing Boats, Hand-Colored Print c.1818
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique View of Amsterdam with Sailing Boats, Hand-Colored Print c.1818
This beautifully hand
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Early 19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair Antique Klapmuts Bowls Chinese 18C Yongzheng Famille Rose Merchant Boats
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
enamels of the famille rose palette (fencai) with an European boat waiting the arrival of the Chinese
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$5,053 Sale Price
20% Off
Bing
Grøndahl, Denmark. Hand-painted sauce boat with floral decorations
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark.
Hand-painted sauce boat in porcelain with floral decorations in purple
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1920s Danish Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
JAPANESE 1920 WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRiNT OF GEISHA GIRLS BOARING BOAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour print of Geisha Girls boarding a luxury boat in a 1900's setting
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
By Philip Christian
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
Additional information:
Date
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bing
Grøndahl, Saxon Flower, hand-painted sauce boat with handles.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Saxon Flower, a hand-painted sauce boat with handles shaped like seahorses.
Approx
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1920s Danish Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Black and White 1920s Photo of a New York Boat Builder Workshop
Located in New Windsor, NY
Black and white photo of craftsmen preparing and assembling a boats skeletal system suspended from
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-Century Watercolor by Claude Thiénon – River Scene with Boat and Church
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th-Century Watercolor by Claude Thiénon – River Scene with Boat and Church
This exquisite 19th
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vetering Singel, Amsterdam – Canal View with Windmill and Boats c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Vetering Singel, Amsterdam – Canal View with Windmill and Boats c.1875
This antique print depicts
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$227 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship
s Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A Sauce boat with Crabs and an octopus
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$2,696 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting of Boats Off the British Cost in Lively Seas
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Well painted oil on canvas English marine painting. This work is signed and dated in the lower left. I have been unable to make out the signature. It is in good condition and read...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paint
Emmanuel Villanis: Child playing with a boat, Patinated bronze sculpture C. 1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Emmanuel VILLANIS (1858-1914, France) : "Child playing with a boat"
Important bronze sculpture
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900
Anonymous artist
Category
1910s Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Plated Boats Knife Holder Set of 12 Silver
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco set of 12 different boat-shaped and ship-shaped knife holders are chromium-plated.
The
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1920s French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Meissen, Germany, Porcelain Sauce Boat on Foot with Floral Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany.
Porcelain sauce boat on foot hand-painted with floral motifs in different
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a black-glazed boat-shaped pottery made in the late Edo period of Japan.
This will be a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique Boat
s Half Hull Plaque, English, Decorative Maritime Model, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat's half hull plaque. An English, mahogany and pitch pine decorative maritime
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Stunning quality pair of antique Edwardian silver plated sauce boats
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality pair of antique Edwardian silver plated sauce boats having a stunning pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$453 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Outstanding quality pair of antique George III silver sauce boats
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique George III silver sauce boats having an outstanding quality
Category
Early 18th Century George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower Sauce Boat in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Saxon flower sauce boat in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Rococo Revival Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1870s-1920s wabi sabi reclaimed boat wood wall decor sculpture bamboos engraved
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wooden wall decor made of a piece of reclaimed wood from antique wood river boat.
Words &
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique Copperplate Print of Ayutthaya,
View of Siam and Various Boats
, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
of the city of Ayutthaya with numerous boats depicted on the river. The title, "Vuë de Siam et divers
Category
1750s Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$123 Sale Price
20% Off
Émile Godchaux 1900’ French ocean Scene Beached Boat and Figures Oil on Canvas
By Emile Godchaux
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Émile Godchaux 1900’ French Coastal Scene Beached Boat and Figures Oil on Canvas
Big Size
Artist
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas
1920
s Art Deco Bronze Ship/ Boat Table Lamp Oscar Bach Era
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1920's French Art Deco Bronze Sailing Ship/ Boat Table Lamp. Oscar Bach era. Highly
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Bronze Ships Prow Caping Piece from a Luang Boat
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare Luang River boat bronze prow. This beautifully decorative piece of metal work was once the
Category
18th Century Indian Agra Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
The ‘Entente Cordial’ champagne cooler for the British Motor Boat Club, 1905
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The ‘Entente Cordial’ silver champagne cooler for the British Motor Boat Club, 1905. This deep
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
Green and Red Painted Antique Wood Boat Rudder on Iron Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 wooden boat rudder is mounted on an iron display stand. Rudder
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Iron
Excellent Navy Blue Color with Boats Design Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking rug. Size: 8'0" x 9'6".
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wool
526.38 Gram Amazing Boat Shape Green Onyx with Clock from Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Amazing Boat Shape Green Onyx With Clock
Weight: 526.38 gram
Dim: 13.8 x 15.1 x 4.7 Cm
Shape
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Antique Chinese Yongzheng Famille Rose Boats Bowls, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
boat waiting the arrival of the Chinese pilot to take her to Canton on the banks of Pearl River; On the
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$6,293 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Emmanuel Joseph Lauret, Boat on the Wild Sea, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a 19th century scene of a wild sea with a boat by the painter Emmanuel Joseph Lauret (1809
Category
19th Century European Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Regency period sterling silver pap boat made in London in 1812
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1812, this simple, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Pap Boat, is
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1810s English Regency Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Nautical Red Brass 9 in. Round Boat Porthole Window
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century nautical style brass round porthole window painted red with netting in the window opening, showing some wear from usage and age. The interior is embossed with the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nihonga Japanese Painting 1900 Meiji Scroll Fishing Boats at Gyosen Nanga School
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
tasteful work depicting a fishing boat going fishing at sunrise.
■Silk back, handpainted
■Condition
is
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19th Century Meiji Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silk
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair English Silver Plated Sauce Boats on Stands 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique Edwardian sauce boats on stands, Circa 1910 in date.
They have classic handles
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Sterling Silver Sauce Boats London George II Maker Samuel Courtauld
By Samuel Courtauld
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Sterling Silver Sauce Boats London George II Period
This pair of sauce boats dates
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Bone
Early 20th c English School Oil Painting Dock
Fishing Boats by Frederick Stead
By Frederick Stead
Located in Savannah, GA
English school, oil on canvas fishing boats alongside dock signed by English portrait and landscape
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid
Located in Leuven , BE
The Japanese smoking pipe or Kiseru was used to smoke only a tiny pinch of kizami tobacco (about 25 mg). This particularly original and beautifully executed model showed the social s...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood
Creamware "Faïence Fine" Sauce Boat from Late 19th Century, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creamware or faïence fine sauce-boat with saucer from late 19th-century France. Faïence is a type
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Single Carved Boat Bed Louis-Philippe in Mahogany, Circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful boat bed in carved mahogany Louis Philippe period. Its small dimensions allow it to be
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Silver boat with reliefs and applications, set on a round, engraved base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver boat with reliefs and applications, resting on a round base with engravings
Category
18th Century European Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver gravy boat with two ladle holders and base with surrounding moldings
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver gravy boat with two ladle holders and base with surrounding friezes. Metal
Category
19th Century European Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
$1,625 Sale Price
50% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs with Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Silver boat with reliefs and applications, set on a round, engraved base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver boat with reliefs and applications, set on a round, engraved base. Metal
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Sea Bay Oil on Canvas Landscape Framed Ocean Boats Coast Area
Located in Neuss, NW
Hans KAISER Sea Bay. Bright and vivid combination of colors. Oil on canvas from the 1940s, framed in a floater frame made of ashwood. Ready to hang.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Ash
Art Nouveau Boat Sconces by Orivit, Silver-Plated, Germany, Circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Orivit
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of movable boat wall lights, made of silver-plated bronze and original switch. Manufactured by
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Crystal Glass Sail Ship Boat Pendant - Vintage Ceiling Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A colorful, vintage French Art Deco sail ship boat pendant made of hand blown cut crystal glass, in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
French Antique Table Lamp Made with a Boat Wood Rudder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp made circa 1960 with a boat rudder.
The rudder is very old and has probably been in the
Category
19th Century French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Nautical Oil Painting of a Coastline and Sailing Boats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th century oil painting on canvas representing a rocky island, coastline and sailing boats.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver-Plated Hallmarked Gravy Boat and Tray, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated hallmarked gravy boat and tray, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Kyoson Yano Nihonga Boats on a Spring Day
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
[Authentic work] ◆ Hirai Hirai ◆ Boat trip in the rain ◆ Kyoto ◆ Hand-painted ◆ Silk ◆ Hanging
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1920s Taisho Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silk
$1,323 Sale Price
20% Off
Lovely Japanese Painting Taisho Scroll Baisen Hirai Nihonga Boat Trip Rainy Day
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
[Authentic work] ◆ Hirai Hirai ◆ Boat trip in the rain ◆ Kyoto ◆ Hand-painted ◆ Silk ◆ Hanging
Category
1920s Taisho Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silk
$1,323 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Vintage Poster Spick
Span Shipshape Work Motivation Safety Sail Boat
Located in London, GB
Original vintage motivational poster - Spick and Span Shipshape working place Shipshape results Shipshape record How's It With You? - featuring great artwork depicting an old style w...
Category
1920s American Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
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Antique Boat Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique boat furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every item from our selection of antique boat furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique boat furniture, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique boat furniture over the years, but those crafted by Bow Porcelain, Royal Worcester and Tiffany
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Boat Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique boat furniture at 1stDibs is $1,886, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $87,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Boat 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 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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