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Exquisite 18th century Lyonnaise Carved Walnut Buffet, Country French
Located in New Orleans, LA
Country French 18th century Lyonnaise carved walnut two door cabinet with original escutcheons, and hinges, adorned with heavy open work carving coming down from center to the apron,...
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18th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Antique Vaisselier - Two Door Oakwood Buffet Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
refers to a piece of furniture for storing and displaying dishes. The detailed buffet is composed with a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
George III Oak Dresser Buffet, England, Late 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully aged oak dresser or buffet with mahogany trim, having a three shelf plate rack above
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherry Wood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherry Wood Buffet features the restrained elegance that
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Style Neoclassical Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer buffet. The buffet is raised by square tapered legs with an ebony filet and ormolu mount ending
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19th Century French Empire Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood buffet. The four door four drawer
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Walnut / Marble-Top Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XVI style walnut with marble top server / sideboard. The server is feature two front drawers and two wood shelves with rounded side. The server is in great condition. Minor wea...
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1870s French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Catalan Spanish Buffet with Two Doors, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Catalan Spanish buffet with two doors.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Neo Renaissance Cabinet Buffet, Solid Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
Oak, solid. Architecturally built and richly decorated. The two-door casted basement with a total of four drawbacks and finely carved mascarons and acanthus leaves, laterally with pl...
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19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Neo Renaissance Cabinet Buffet, Solid Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
Oak, solid. Architecturally built and richly decorated. The two-door casted basement with a total of four drawbacks and finely carved mascarons and acanthus leaves, laterally with pl...
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19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior
Located in London, GB
Circa 1800s painted swedish buffet with pink interior.
This handsome and substantial piece with
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
Austrian Biedermeier Period Walnut Buffet with Geometric Pyramidal Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut buffet from the mid-19th century, with marquetry motifs and
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Come-Packt Quartersawn Oak Mission Buffet Sideboard Server w Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian era Come-Packt buffet / sideboard / server. Made of quartersawn oak with Arts
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
French 19th Century Charles X St. Moucheté Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Charles X st. moucheté mahogany buffet. The handsome buffet is
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, patinated bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet. The buffet is raised by elegant baluster shaped
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet was hand-crafted by master artisans from
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A splendid and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI St. patinated wood buffet. The three
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental Renaissance Buffet in Carved Calnut with Caryatids, France, 19th
By Hugues Sambin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important sideboard / buffet / cabinet with two parts in carved walnut.
Carved with caryatids
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Empire Style Mahogany Buffet With Ormolu Handle Pulls
Trim
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Empire Style Mahogany Buffet With Ormolu Handle Pulls & Trim Beautiful piece purchased in
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19th Century French Empire Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Early 19th Century Walnut And Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most handsome Italian early 19th century walnut and burl walnut buffet. The two door
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19th Century Italian Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Crouch Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Violette marble buffet. The buffet is raised by four square tapered fluted feet with fine fitted ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Rustic French Buffet c1700
s Structurally Restored Cosmetically Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Rustic French Buffet that was rebuilt structurally and left cosmetically original. Based on
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1780s French Rustic Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet with Upper Glass Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet with Upper Glass Cabinet
Gorgeous piece purchased in
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Whitewashed Buffet ~ Cabinet was designed to serve a typically large
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet makes an excellent choice for any room
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet. The buffet is raised by elegant circular tapered legs
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Buffet in Stripped Oak is a timeless example of rural artisans
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Rustic Buffet with Original Grey Green Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Italian buffet or credenza with pale grey green paint and hand forged iron
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Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Swedish Gustavian period buffet, late 18th century, retaining its original yellow-painted
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Louis XVI Buffet or Sideboard in Natural Pine
Located in Washington, DC
A small Louis XVI buffet or sideboard in natural pine.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique American Victorian Tiger Oak Sideboard Buffet
Hutch Barback Mirror 63"
Located in Dayton, OH
C. 1900 Late Victorian American Tiger Oak Buffet, Server, Sideboard or Bar Cabinet. Features a
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th C. French Neoclassical Style Petite-Sized Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood smaller-sized buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Round Side Marble Top Buffet combines beauty and elegance with form
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
This antique French
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. Anne marble buffet. This stunning buffet/sideboard is raised by back square Mahogany block
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19th Century French Empire Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Brutalist Art Deco Oak Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
Brutalist influence.
This oak sideboard is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a statement
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Buffet in Burr Elm with Black Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined French buffet from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in burr elm veneer with a
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19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Jacobean Revival Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century French Jacobean Revival Renaissance Style Carved French Sideboard Buffet
Crafted
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Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Moucheté Mahogany Buffet
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Campan marble buffet attributed to Maison Krieger. The two door two drawer buffet is raised by elegant
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Scandinavian Walnut Buffet in Dark Brown, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Scandinavian Walnut Buffet in Dark Brown, Early 20th Century
Step into timeless elegance with this
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,988 Sale Price
20% Off
Rococo Revival Walnut Wood
Veneer Sideboard/Buffet From 1850
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Wood & Veneer Sideboard/Buffet From 1850
A Rococo Revival style sideboard
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1850s European Rococo Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$2,291 Sale Price
38% Off
Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet will create a majestic visual
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Louis XIII Buffet in Stripped Oak provides the epitome of understated
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Buffet with Four Seasons
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Buffet with Four Seasons is a stunning work of art that
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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode Buffet Bar
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style bar buffet topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Art Deco buffet, Macassar Ebony and Walnut Burl, 1920-1930
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Art Deco buffet in exceptional quality. Solid oak with Macassar Ebony veneer and Walnut Burl veneer
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Console Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique buffet, sideboard or console cabinet. Made of mahogany featuring Sheraton styling with
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Early 20th Century Sheraton Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
(today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display)
Most impressive
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
A French Provincial Oak Two-Door Server Buffet, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a shaped top above carved paneled doors and an elegantly scalloped apron, this piece rests on short stile form legs. The oak has been stripped to a natural finish, revealin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood and marble buffet, signed Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brocatelle d'Espagne marble buffet, signed Krieger. This exceptional buffet is supported by block feet
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble-Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut marble-top buffet features subtly curvaceous naturalistic lines
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Marble
Henri II Renaissance Period 1560’s Sculpted Double-Buffet
Located in Ross, CA
Important Henri II Renaissance period carved walnut double-buffet in the "Ode to the Americas
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$15,040 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a deux corps (in two sections) with Provincial charm from
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Antique Buffet Cabinet with Pierced Carved-Wood Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-door buffet cabinet with nicely carved skirt from the early 19th century (or possibly
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Early 19th Century French Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Provincial Oak Petite Buffet Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XV period solid oak buffet having a pair of carved doors that hang on steel barrel
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Oak
Buffet Art Deco in Wood with Drawers, France 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Buffet Art Deco
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
If you want to live in the golden
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Buffet Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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Antique Buffet Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique buffet furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every item from our selection of antique buffet furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique buffet furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique buffet furniture, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique buffet furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Kriéger, Europa Antiques and Maison Mercier Frères are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Buffet Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique buffet furniture start at $1 and top out at $612,499 with the average selling for $5,619.
Finding the Right Buffets for You
For get-togethers or large celebratory meals in your already sumptuous dining area, a charming and durable vintage, new or antique buffet, with its decorative and practical features, can truly elevate the experience.
Although often used as a synonym for “sideboard,” a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying decorative kitchenware. The term derives from buffet à deux corps, a piece that is seen mostly in French Provincial furniture. And while the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings — which include buffets, credenzas, cupboards and other must-have items — have been a vital part of the home for centuries.
Buffets are the ideal place to keep serveware and larger serving pieces that you’d rather have tucked away when not in use. They’re typically long and low and can be the perfect option for serving food as well as storing your porcelain and making your space tidy and organized. Feel free to dress up your buffet between meals with decorative objects or stacks of art books.
A buffet can be positioned in your living room, entryway or hall if space allows. But if you intend to permanently pair your case piece with your dining room table, when shopping for your vintage buffet you’ll definitely want to think about your dining room’s space restrictions. Allow for at least two feet of space between your buffet and your table so that guests can easily move to and fro as needed, and a buffet that is convenient for serving food should be as high as a kitchen counter if possible.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your home bar or dining area, find Art Deco buffets, mid-century modern buffets, Hollywood Regency buffets and other varieties on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Antique Buffet Furniture
- What is buffet furniture?1 Answer
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024A buffet is a piece of furniture that usually goes in the dining room. Often made of wood, a buffet is usually around 34 to 36 inches tall and features cupboards and drawers. People often store serveware, dinnerware and utensils inside buffets, and the name of the furniture comes from the fact that you can arrange a buffet of food on its top due to its height. You may also see buffets referred to as sideboards. Shop a wide range of buffets on 1stDibs.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 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.
- 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, 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 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 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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