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Sir Harold Dudley Clayton: Naval architect and boat builder’s plans for Zinita
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Sir Harold Dudley Clayton: Naval architect and boat builder’s plans for Zinita, 1909. Four framed
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
Passing Boat and Bridge Pattern Tea Set, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pedestal Based Sauce/Gravy Boat by Wood and Hughes
By Wood
Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver, parcel gilt, pedestal based sauce/gravy boat, New York, Ca. 1870
Category
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Cast Cream Boat, in the Manner of Paul De Lamerie, 1890
Located in London, GB
A Rare Cast Cream Boat, in the Manner of Paul De Lamerie, Made in London in 1890 by Frederick
Category
19th Century English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A wonderfull and high quality painted creamer. Qianlong.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Kangx...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$175 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th - early 20th century brass plunger operated fog horn. Cylindrical body with horn attached to one side, pierced lid, and round, black finial on the plunger. Pair of brackets...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Brass
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Bible Print Jesus Teaching from the Boat by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Plates Boat
Fisher, ca1600-1660
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain dish with underglaze blue lake scene. Visible is a figure in a boat who seems to be a
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$2,395 Sale Price
48% Off
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape Boats
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Axis: Vertical 192 cm, Horizontal 38.3 cm
Inside: Vertical 130 cm, Horizontal 35 cm *Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand.
I don't know the details of the au...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silk
$804 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene
Unmarked at the base.
Additional information...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$267 Sale Price
20% Off
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form in the style of Henry Thomas Peters
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form, in the style of Henry Thomas Peters. An antique piece
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Chromo-Lithograph Boat of Nymphs by H Clementz in Its Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Boat of Nymphs by Hermann Clementz.
Clementz was a German genre and portrait painter (1852-1930
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France. Large square bowl and sauce boat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France.
Large square bowl and a sauce boat in hand-painted
Category
1870s French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Faience
Fine Set of Green Georgian Decanters in a Silver Boat Shaped Stand
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine set of four Georgian decanters with gilded labels and stoppers sitting in an unusual boat
Category
1790s British Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Passing Boat And Figure Pattern Blue And White Saucer, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Indian Colonial Pap Boat Made in Madras by Lowe
Company, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A Rare Indian Colonial Pap Boat Made in Madras circa 1840 by Lowe & Company
The Pap Boat is
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
Passing Boats And Figure Teabowl And Saucer C 1725, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Emile Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boat
Underplate in Art Deco
By Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in New York, NY
Emile Puiforcat, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver gravy sauce boat on an
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Boats on a Port, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed and Framed, Norway, early 1900s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A melancholy painting of boats on a port. Oil on wood panel, signed and framed. Norway c. early
Category
1910s Norwegian Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Antique sterling silver sauce boat made in London in 1823 by William Galloway
By Galloway
Located in London, London
An exquisite example of early 19th-century English silverware, this sterling silver sauce boat was
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1930 Creation Co Cast Iron Figural Painted Ship Boat Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian 1930 Creation Co Cast Iron Figural Painted Ship Boat Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian 1930 Creation Co Cast Iron Figural Ship Boat Door Stop B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian 1930 Creation Co Cast Iron Figural Ship Boat Door Stop B.
Circa Early 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920s Art Deco Sailing Boat in Wood and Silvered Brass by Carlo Mazzolini Padova
Located in Vigonza, Padua
ornament 1920s Art Deco Sailing Boat in Wood and Silvered Brass by Carlo Mazzolini Padova
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Brass
Passing Boat And Bridge
Blue And White Saucer C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands
Category
Late 17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Sauce Boats Tulip Decor
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of very beautiful porcelain sauce boats were handmade at the end of the 18th Century in
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Print of Boats of the Friendly Islands or Tonga, by Cook, c.1801
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vaartuigen van de Vrienden-Eilanden'. This print depicts various boats
Category
19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Marquetry Nest of Four Tables Seascape Boats, Circa 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Norwich, GB
landscape. The second having boats near the coastline, a lighthouse in the distance. The third, sailing
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Beech
$7,283 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Brilliant Deeply Cut Cut Glass Art Deco 875 Silver Rimmed Oval Boat Small Bowl
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet brilliant deeply cut glass bowl in an oval swooped boat shape. It has a nice heavy
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
Unusual Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Warmer c.1880, Sauce Boat Shaped
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual Victorian novelty spoon warmer in the form of a sauce or gravy boat.
The warmer
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs George IV, 1820
By William Fountain
Located in London, GB
An impressive Pair of Antique Georgian solid Silver Sauce / Gravy Boats. These beautiful Georgian
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,313 Sale Price / set
21% Off
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare group of three early 20th Century Kelvin-engined motor boat Models, presumably made for
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Rare Welsh Pitch Pine and Mahogany Model of an Award Winning Rowing Boat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Extraordinary Prize Winning Model of a Rowing Boat, Probably the Ambitious, by John Evans of
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Oil Painting of a Canal Scene with Boats and Pedestrians from Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The bridge too has pedestrians. The color red is reprised in the large boat on the left with the sails
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Maritime Vase, Seascape with Boat, Italy, 1930
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Italian Vase (circa 1930) decorated with a maritime scene of a ship at sea, signed to base and further marked
overall: 6 x 5 3/4 inches
Provenance: Prope...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
George III period sterling silver pap boat by Peter
Anne Bateman London 1805
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in London, London
Silver Pap Boat, is of traditional form. The pap boat measures 4.5"(12cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep and
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Print of Chinese Boats and a Chinese Village by Dumont d
Urville
1834
Located in Langweer, NL
Chinese boats and a village. This print originates from 'Voyage pittoresque autour du monde (..)' by Jules
Category
19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$71 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair English Old Sheffield Silver Plated Sauce Boats 1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant pair of Old Sheffield silver plated sauce boats, circa 1830 in date.
The
Category
1830s English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
2 Antique Nautical Woven Hemp Rope Braided Marine Ship Boat Bumper Fender Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century boat bumpers / fenders, rectagnular shape woven from natural hemp rope
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Rope
$325 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s Harald Folmer Gross Art Deco Boat on Sea Bowl, Knabstrup, Denmark
By Harald Folmer Gross, Knabstrup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
chevron relief pattern creating a star shape around the center depicting a small boat and its passengers
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Pair of Mid 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, London 1762
By John Swift
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and fine pair of early George III sterling silver sauce boats, their spot hammered
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Boat Print of the Sappho Rounding the Vectis by the Graphic, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique hand-colored print titled 'The Sappho rounding the Vectis, and setting her balloon-canvas' is an illustration from The Graphic, an illustrated newspaper that was publish...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
Watercolor of Boat in a Cove by Cliffs, Signed E. Ö. Speck in Gilded Frame
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful watercolor on paper with a well-articulated scene of a boat in a cove along a river
Category
Early 20th Century European Romantic Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Pair of George II Silver Sauce Boats, London, 1737 by Benjamin West
By Benjamin West
Located in Cornwall, GB
These superb silver sauce boats are of the raised circular form with extended pouring lip and
Category
1730s British George II Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden
Located in London, London
Silver Sauce Boats, feature shaped edges, flying C-scroll handles, and stand on three feet. Each sauce
Category
1750s English George II Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, Antique Sauce Boat in Hand-Painted Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy.
Antique sauce boat in hand-painted faience. 1870 / 80s
Category
1870s French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Faience
Old Bird Print of the Common Heron, Great Egret, Bittern and Boat Bill, ca.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print depicting the common heron, great egret, bittern and boat bill. This print
Category
1860s Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen, Germany. Sauce boat on a stand with a motif of a pink rose.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Sauce boat on a stand with a motif of a pink rose.
Gold rim.
Approximately 1920
Category
1920s German Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Odiot - 4pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat, Noble Crest
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 4 pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat with
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761
By Walter Brind
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & generously proportioned mid 18th century Georgian sterling silver gravy boat, showing
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A small oil painting of a fishing boat leaving Calais Harbour by E W Cooke
By Edward William Cooke
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rediscovered small oil painting of a fishing boat leaving Calais Harbour by E W Cooke, depicting
Category
1810s English Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pair of George III Butter Boats Made in London by Benjamin Mountigue, 1784
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of George III Butter Boats made in London in 1784 by Benjamin Mountigue.
These rare
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver
15 Piece Fish Set with Platter, Sauce Boat
12 Plates, Antique Limoges Ruby
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great last quarter 19th century Limoges France fish service featuring rich ruby ground, a highly shaped form and hand painting. The pieces are artist signed and have beautiful orch...
Category
1880s French Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Pl. 158 Antique Bird Print of a Boat-billed Heron
Hamerkop by Lejeune
c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 158: '1. Le Savacou - 2. L'Ombrette' (1. Boat-Billed Heron - 2. Hamerkop). This print
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$71 Sale Price
20% Off
Regency period sterling silver pap boat made by Samuel Knight in London in 1817
By Samuel Knight
Located in London, London
Silver Pap Boat, features a shell and gadroon border. The pap boat measures 1.5"(3.5cm) tall, by 5.5
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Set of 2 Sauce Boats in Repousse Pattern
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of two S. Kirk & Son, sterling silver sauce boats from the late 19th or early 20th century, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Print of a Woman
s Boat Know as Imiak and a Kayak for Men, 1770
By Prevost
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving of an Umiak or women's boat and a one man kayak or canoe. This print originates from volume 19 of
Category
18th Century Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Paper
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Gravy Boat and Spoon with Monogram WA, KPM, Berlin, Germany, 1849-1870
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Porcelain gravy boat with a spoon by KPM (1849-1870) with old Slavic monogram WA, possibly for a
Category
19th Century German Antique Boat Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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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