Antique Childrens Furniture
to
609
3,032
2,776
2,938
2,517
2,517
1,250
540
457
400
301
298
257
207
167
126
120
71
71
58
54
40
26
25
25
24
22
22
14
12
10
10
7
6
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
78
32
30
28
27
Sort By
Pair of Signed Allen Wedgwood Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques of Children
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. The hand painted polychrome enamel is of children
Category
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, reds, blues, and greens. The cylindrical stand is hand-painted with a lively scene of children at play
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Framed Silk Panel, Oriental, Embroidered, Decorative, 100 Children, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Hundred Children' dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900.
Fascinating Oriental antique
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Silk
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Bergman Foundry, Young Children on Rug
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
say that this one is most unusual and whimsical. It's not the children that is particularly unusual
Category
1910s Austrian Other Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Drawing Woman with Children Framed by the Medici Society
Located in Miami, FL
A playful neoclassical drawing of a woman with children framed by the Medici Society in London
Category
19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$695 Sale Price
53% Off
Early 19th-Century Dutch Drawing – Woman with Children and Baskets, c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Early 19th-Century Dutch Drawing – Woman with Children and Baskets, c.1805
Description:
A
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Framed Hand-Colored Wallpaper of "Children Playing" circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique framed hand-colored wallpaper of "Children Playing," circa 1890-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilded and Painted Childrens Salon Chairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine pair of 19th Century French child's armchairs in the Napoleon X style.
With square backs inset with oval upholstered panela above swept arms, supported on vase shaped spi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Unique Antique Figurine Lady Pulling Cart With Children, Germany, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The highly detailed German biscuit porcelain figurine.
Early 20th century.
Very rare and outstanding hard-to-find figurine. This beautiful piece features Lady Pulling Cart wit...
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Charming Interior Painting of Two Children, Signed "Carl V. Meyer
08"
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Very charming interior painting of two children, oil on canvas, signed "Carl V. Meyer '08", good
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Childrens Furniture
Antique Print of a Chinese Maid and Two Children, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Une Bonne et deux Enfans'. Old print of a Chinese maid and two children
Category
19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
Superb Chinese Qing Qianlong Famille Rose Children Parade Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Danville, CA
For sale is a nice Chinese Qing Qianlong period Famille Rose porcelain Jardiniere, by superb painting skill, Famille Rose colors, 100 boys in parade with dragon and lantern dance, ri...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$62,880 Sale Price
36% Off
beautiful Antique 800 Silver Bread Basket bowl Germany Flowers Children
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Antique 800 Silver Bread Basket Bowl Germany Flowers Children
Weight: 307 g
Category
19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Unsigned Oil Painting on Canvas of Young Children Playing Together
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Italy in circa 1850 in the period Victorian style. The painting depicts a number of young children
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Original Children’s Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original stained chest of drawers with original gilded trim. The porcelain knobs or drawer pulls are also original to the miniature chest of drawers. The construction is...
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Pine
$716 Sale Price
42% Off
19th Century Naive Pair of Children
s Shoes
Floral Still Life Paintings
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A delightful pair of floral still-life paintings, dating to the mid/second half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas and presented in period maple frames with gilt slips. Each painting...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Covered Bowls – Children at Play
Located in Media, PA
children in an outdoor setting. Each bowl is decorated with vivid tones of green, pink, blue, and orange
Category
1880s Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Enameled Ginger Jar with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
lively scene of young children playing in a courtyard garden. Under an overarching bamboo tree and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Gilded Bronze Sculpture: Allegory of Harvest with Two Children
Located in Madrid, ES
depicting the allegory of the harvest. The piece features two children enjoying grapes, capturing the
Category
1850s Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Children
s Lithographed Alphabet Nesting Blocks, American Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
both an educational item as well as toy/game amusement for children in teaching them "numbers", and the
Category
1910s American Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Italian Alabaster Group of Children Pushing a Cart
By Aristide Petrilli
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This enchanting 19th century Italian carved Alabaster group of four putti playing whilst pushing and pulling a wooden cart, entitled; 'From the harvest'
By Prof; A. Petrill, Firenze....
Category
Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Original Vintage Poster Children Of The Storm Soviet Film Russian Constructivism
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet film poster for Children of the Storm / Дети бури co-directed by Eduard
Category
1920s Russian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Children, Polychromed Pine Wood, Spain, 18th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of children. Polychrome pine wood, Century XVIII.
Pair of polychrome pine wood carvings
Category
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Other
Rare Early Childrens Carousel Ride Bird Figure Antique Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
1945 as the Fort Worth Children's Museum), this remarkable very early carousel ride is the last we have
Category
19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Iron
Original Antique Travel Poster Pageant Of London For London
s Children EA Cox
By Elijah Albert Cox
Located in London, GB
Original antique London Underground travel poster - A Pageant of London for London's Children
Category
1920s British Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
Demetre Chiparus Rare Bronze Sculpture Group "Seating Pretty" 3 Children Version
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare 3 children version of DH Chiparus "Sitting Prety" sculpture.
Bronze Sculpture on marble base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Period Ormolu Chenet w/ Children, Attb. Caffieri, 1700s
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XV period ormolu chenets modeled as children, created in the mid-1700s by
Category
1750s French Louis XV Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and features three figural children holding a rope and playing a period circle game. The middle of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Children
s Cutlery Silver Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte circa 1923 Jugendstil
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Silver children’s cutlery set designed by Josef Hoffmann and Eduard J. Wimmer-Wisgrill manufactured
Category
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden
By Meissen Porcelain, Derby, Bow Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain figurine.
By the Derby Porcelain Works.
With 3 children in a
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti
Category
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Busts of Children Signed E. Guillemin
By Émile Guillemin
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office shelf with this cheerful pair of antique terracotta children busts. Crafted in
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Children
s Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small children's chest of drawers in painted wood from around the 1890s. We can possibly repair if
Category
1890s Danish Other Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Austrian Cold Painted Figural Bronze Of Children Dancing By Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bronze of children playing by Bergman Foundry is made of the highest quality! Bronzes cast in the Bergman
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of Two Children Playing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of two children
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of fine quality antique French gilt bronze bookends. Each depicting a young child/putti playing a musical instrument. One a syrinx( after the instrument designed by the God Pan)...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1840 English Antique Children
s Play Ceramic Dinner Service - 5 Pieces
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
alike!
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$125 Sale Price
44% Off
Rare Signed Dante Zoi Alabaster Sculpture of Two Children, Italian, Circa 1920s
By Dante Zoi
Located in Lisse, NL
two young children in a playful, affectionate moment. This piece beautifully captures the innocence
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
19th c. After Gustav Laeverenz Framed Oil on Canvas - Mother Bathing Children
Located in Morristown, NJ
her children ready for a bath. One child looks to be unhappy with the upcoming ablutions. This is a
Category
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Unique Life-Size Pair of Bronze Large Lion and Tiger Protecting Children
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
protecting children. Each piece exhibits exceptional detail and artistry, highlighting the raw power of the
Category
1880s Unknown Georgian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading
Writing, Signed A. Piazza
By Antonio Piazza
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children
Category
1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian 19th-20th Century Marble Group "Allegory to Music" Children
s Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
children, the three center ones standing while the two at each end sitting on a rock, four of them playing
Category
Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
$84,500 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique Print of the Old Parish Women and Children
s Home, The Hague
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Arm-Huis van de Diakonie'. View of the Old Parish Women and Children's Home
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: Poor Children - A Scene of Poverty and Compassion
Located in Langweer, NL
Description of the Print
This print, titled "De Arme Kinderen" (The Poor Children), depicts a
Category
1830s Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Framed Chinese Brush Painting of Children Playing in Garden, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese brush painting of children playing in garden, ink and color on silk, 19th century
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Silk
$2,800 Sale Price
41% Off
Japanes Bronze Vase with Kariko or Children Figures as Legs
Located in Hudson, NY
Drip design and beautiful patina. Unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bible Print of the Children of Israel by Kronheim
c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bible print titled 'The Children of Israel gathering Manna'. This print most likely
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe
s Children with Arrows, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mythology Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and the sister of
Category
18th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
$359 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Genre Portrait Vase with Children 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
hand painted genre scene with children on pink ground, gilt highlights throughout, 19th century
Category
19th Century French Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Cute Pair of 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Each depicting
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Old Antique Engraving of a Woman and Children of Amsterdam, Holland, 1817
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Woman & Children of Amsterdam'. Old costume print depicting a woman
Category
19th Century Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Paper
$227 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Terracotta Statue Group of Three Children at Play Signed F. Cian
By Fernando Ciancianaini
Located in Roslyn, NY
children at play. One is holding a tambourine, the others each have a cookie. The faces are endearing and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$2,500 Sale Price
26% Off
"Old Glory" Children
s Game Picture Blocks by McLoughlin Bros. New York. C.1901
By McLoughlin Brothers
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hard to find children's lithographed game blocks, with scenes and pictures on all six sides of each
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique French Napoleon III
Children Playing
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with children playing. The fireback is made of cast iron
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bernard Pothast Antique Original Oil Painting on Canvas of a Mother
Children
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother in period dress with her children. The painting is framed in its original gesso frame with a small
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
Large White Bisque Sevres Porcelain Figural Centerpiece of Woman and Children
Located in New York, NY
Large white bisque sevres porcelain figural centerpiece of woman and children. The women and
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childrens Furniture
Materials
Sèvres
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Childrens Furniture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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 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 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 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.
More Ways To Browse
Wicker Swing
Antique Iron Cradle
Guatemala Wood Chairs
Antique Doll Chairs
Antique Lloyd Looms
Antique Silver Baby Spoons
Chinese Bathtub
Georgian Childrens Chairs
Antique Baby Beds Cribs
Antique Childs Tricycle
Antique Silver Baby Rattle Whistle
Antique Sterling Silver Baby Spoons
Antique White Bed Frame
Antique White Iron Bed
Belle Epoque Wicker
Swinging Cradle
Victorian Childs High Chair
Wicker Crib