Antique Chinese Lantern
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Brass
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Antique Chinese Lantern
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lantern
Granite
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Granite
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
18th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Iron
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Lantern
Granite
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Granite
Late 19th Century Korean Antique Chinese Lantern
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Elm, Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood, Glass
1920s American Modern Antique Chinese Lantern
Drypoint
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
1830s English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lantern
Paper
1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Lantern
Glass, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Lantern
Lead
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Wire
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Rosewood, Glass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Lantern
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Lantern
Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Lantern
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Lantern
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Porcelain, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Lantern
Creamware
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Lantern
Pottery
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Lantern
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Lantern
19th Century Thai Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Lacquer
19th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
1890s American Tribal Antique Chinese Lantern
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Alabaster
18th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
19th Century Thai Antique Chinese Lantern
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Chinese Lantern
Clay
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Lantern
Stone
19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Lantern
Limestone
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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.








