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Mahogany Chippendale Child s Chair Apprentice Sample, English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A miniature to scale mahogany Chippendale chair with needlepoint seat. Child size chair or possibly an apprentice or cabinet makers sample, England, 19th century.
Category

19th Century English Chippendale Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming and rare child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery. Great for that special pet in your life.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century rocking cradle in original red paint, with shaped detail at head and foot, on carved rockers. Old age crack along one side.
Category

19th Century North American Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original cradle in solid walnut of the late 19th century, with saber legs and removable upper flanks. Restored and wax polished Measure cm: H 84 x W 101 x D 50.  
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Windsor High Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Windsor style child's high chair. Surface with various old paints in blues and greens. Great as a plant stand.
Category

Mid-19th Century North American Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Wrought Iron Children s Bed Headboard Green Early 1900s
Located in Milano, MI
An original wrought iron children''s bed headboard handmade in Italy in the early 20th century. It comes from a private collection in Milan and is in good condition, with a delicate ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child s Seat with Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical 19th century Continental painted and carved wood swan form carousel seat with bell.  
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19th Century European Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Folding Child s Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed corners and a sliding top for storage. The attached chair has a slat seat and metal rod b...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Swedish campaign chest/storage box with plain top lid - can be used as a small table. It's made of pine wood with blue paint patinated after use and age. The chest has a fla...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Campaign Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Spring Baby Carriage
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian pine painted and ebonized trim "CEE" spring baby carriage (perambulator) with brown tufted interior & folding hood (Wm Wilson patent for SILVER CROSS CO).   
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Silver

Unique Kids Sofa Jacob Josef Kohn, circa 1875
By Michael Thonet, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Absolutely unique piece. According to the construction probably from company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Probably it was intended only for exhibitions and fairs. The sofa is compared to the ...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

19Thc Wood Bench Bin Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky bench has a hinge to open the top for storage. This was used for toy box or storage. Great at the end of the bed for storage and sturdy enough to sit on. The insid...
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1890s American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

19Thc Wood Bench 
Bin Box
19Thc Wood Bench 
Bin Box
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Original Painted Doll Bed from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original paint decorated doll bed from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania in fine as found condition.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Black Painted Child s Windsor Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th century Original black painted rocking chair & pin striped in mustard painted trim.This early New England rocking chair came from a private estate.The condition is ver...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child s Rocking Horse
Located in Sofia, BG
Charming wooden rocking horse beautifully painted in nice colours in very good condition. There are few cracks but they do not affect the stability of the piece. Belgium, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century New England Child s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle crib circa 1860. Traditional Swedish painted cradle in original paint.  Ideal for use as toy storage or the perfect decorative o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

20th Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Bed in Style of Jacob and Josef Kohn
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
20th midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Armchair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture. Measures: 12.5"W x 12.5"D x 27.5"H.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
child's piece of furniture. Dimensions: 20.75” H x 17.50 W x 8” D.     
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Deco Decorative Iron Cot or Cradle with Canopy on Gentle Rockers
Located in London, GB
Good quality French Art Deco Decorative Iron child's cot or cradle with semi circular canopy above, and semi circular ends to the bed area with two handles to the upper edge, the who...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Child Armchair with Tray and Potty Hole
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring royalty and elegance to your home with this antique baby chair, and treat your child like a king! Crafted in France circa 1870, the mahogany armchair with paw feet and wheels i...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Classical American Doll Rope Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare antique baby doll rope bedframe in Classical American style. Circa 1890s. Measures 20" W x 32" D x 11.5" H.
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Cantù Baby Bed Cot in Burl Walnut, Walnut Carved Maple Paolo Buffa attributed
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
20th century neoclassic eclectic baby bed or baby cot, in burl walnut, walnut and carved maple, by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Palazzi Dell'Arte, Paolo Buffa & Cassi Ramelli attributed...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century hand-carved cradle made of dark walnut that rests on two scrolled rockers. Very good condition,  France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Pine

American William and Mary Style Oak Cradle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (Wm. & Mary style-17/18th Cent) oak paneled cradle with hooded front section with finials.
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Late 17th Century American William and Mary Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Side Chair
Located in Huntington, NY
With flat reed or basket weave seat.
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Late 18th Century Side Chair
Late 18th Century Side Chair
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child s Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted and gilt wooden child's side chairs from the early 20th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the first qu...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood, presumably to store small ite...
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Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
invention of bentwood furniture. Measures: 12.5"W x 13"D x 26.5"H.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Child s Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form supports and iron curtain rails. Beautiful book matched wood panels and side rails w...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875. Due to the very particular measurements o...
Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Iron Brass Swinging Baby Cradle or Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique baby cradle is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The frame or stand for the c...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Antique Children s Carriage
Located in London, GB
A Children’s Painted Calèche Modelled on a full-sized barouche, this fully functional children
Category

19th Century English Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Thonet Children s Armchair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adorable child-sized version of the iconic Thonet armchair. Signed with sticker on bottom. Vienna, early 20th century. Small (old) fracture in the frame, see photos.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Beech

Thonet Children
s Armchair
Thonet Children
s Armchair
$426 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Beechwood Children s Chair
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Antique children's highchair with an abacus and potty chair functions. Made of steamed beechwood
Category

1910s Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Children s Mannequin
Located in London, GB
A rare antique child mannequin, circa 1880, French. Losses to the outer fabric consistent with age and a dent to the metal top. The boots are cast iron so there mannequin ...
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1880s French Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Watercolor Children Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
children in a gilt frame
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Two-Tone Bronze "Children Reading Book" Children Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf in an office or study with this elegant two-tone antique bronze composition. Created in France circa 1890, the composition depicts two young kids kneeling and readin...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Playing children, hand carved
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Hand carved playing children, original painted white. There is missing a part, a tree of life or
Category

1750s Dutch Baroque Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th Century Children Wainscot Armchair
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb children chair called wainscot armchair from the first part of the 17th century in oak very
Category

Early 17th Century British Jacobean Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Folding Children s Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Practical children's chair that can easily be placed at a normal table. The chair dates from the
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Spruce

Art Nouveau Folding Children
s Chair
Art Nouveau Folding Children
s Chair
$2,321 Sale Price
20% Off
20Thc Children s Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Children's Windsor chairs are so unusual and hard to find.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

20Thc Children
s Windsor Chairs, Pair
20Thc Children
s Windsor Chairs, Pair
$1,260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair, circa 1920. Classic bentwood frame with woven wicker back
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Antique Folding Children s Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Iron

Staffordshire Statues Children With Goats
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of Staffordshire statues children holding goats. Circa 1890s, England.
Category

1890s English Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Iron Childrens Washstand
Located in Udenhout, NL
With separate bowl without spout, and 2 small drawers in it.
Category

1920s Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Belgian children s tableware by Anci Mouzin Lecat, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Belgian children's tableware by Anci Mouzin Lecat, 19th Century A children's tableware by Anci
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Group of Children under Tree
Located in Lantau, HK
Group of children under tree Vienna 19th century Porcelain Mark for Vienna Measures
Category

19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Plaster Children Sculpture, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco plaster children sculpture, France, 1900s. "Retour des champs" that means
Category

Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Children s French Shoe Mold Collection
Located in Tarrytown, NY
17 children's shoe molds from the 19th century, bought in Paris.
Category

19th Century French Antique Childrens Furniture

"Children Playing" Little Antique Painting
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6504 - Little lovely Fleming old painting, with a scene of children playing: for connoisseurs. It
Category

Late 18th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Bullfighter Costume for Children from the 20th Century - A Gem of Children s Bul
Located in Madrid, ES
Bullfighter Costume for Children from the 20th Century - A Gem of Children's Bullfighting Immerse
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Silk

Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood Thonet Nr. 1 first time mentioned in the catalogue from the 1880s. This one is from 1910s-1920s. Chair is fully restored, walnut stained and shellack polished with ne...
Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
Bentwood Children Chair by Thonet
$460 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique American Primitive Wooden Children’s Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American primitive style children’s chair or decorative accent chair. Solid wood chair that
Category

1840s American American Colonial Antique Childrens Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Antique Childrens Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique childrens furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every item from our selection of antique childrens 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. A choice in our collection of antique childrens furniture, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of antique childrens furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Henry Matthews and Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Childrens Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique childrens furniture at 1stDibs is $1,457, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $487,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Childrens Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    There 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How 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, 2021
    The 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
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.