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Antique Art Deco Compact Pierrette with Blue Eyes Card Fabric Tulle Felt
Located in Munich, DE
This compact is designed as a pierrette and was handcrafted in 1920 ca. The circular lid of the compact is made from card that is decorated with handprinted Art Deco ornaments. The p...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Felt
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Figurine of a Boy Holding a Green Whistle Bird, Ca. 1890
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
DIMENSIONS
Height: 8 inches
Length: 7 inches
Depth: 6.5 inches
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Signed on the bottom.
DIMENSIONS
8” high x 7.5” wide ...
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard
Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard
Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Miniature Flower Stand Basket Erhard
Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard
Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank Unsigned C1877.
Measures- 10.5"L x 3"W x 6.75"D.
This is an antique Creedmoor mechanical bank, attributed to J. E. Stevens, cir...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Baby Rattle
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique English baby silver rattle, with mother of pearl handle.
The first gift for a newborn.
City stamp not clearly visible, but Birmingham may be.
ref. A/16.
Category
Late 19th Century English Beaux Arts Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Round Top, TX
a smaller dog bed or for the display of antique dolls.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unusual Continental Bisque Porcelain Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
21cm, depth 21cm
This unusual doll takes the form of a young boy dressed in period costume. The
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre
Located in London, GB
Antique Venetian Marionettes, Antique Puppets, Venice Carnival Antiques, Masked Ball Antiques, Venetian Mask, Commedia dell'art Theatre Marionettes.
Collection of 16 museum quality ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Located in Madrid, ES
This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications.
Materials: Constructe...
Category
1890s Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Splendid Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear on Wheels, Germany 1920s
By Steiff
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweetest Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear on Wheels, Germany 1920s
Category
1920s German Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Mohair
Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear,
Franklin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin'
USA, Circa 1900s
Meet "Franklin," an expressive and well-loved example of an uncommon American cone-nose teddy bea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Thread, Straw
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear
Alastair
, C. 1900s
By Steiff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Steiff Long Hair Gold Mohair Teddy Bear ''Alastair,' C. 1900s
Attributed to Steiff, unmarked, Germany, earlier 20th century
Meet "Alastair," a charming and rare antique te...
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Thread
Pink Pig Lucky Charm Mohair Composition Candy Container, Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes. Nice addition to your Christmas or new years collection or decoration. It is from t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Iron and copper mold for a toy soldier, USA 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Large iron and copper mold used to make a children's toy depicting a soldier. United States of America, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
A wooden sculpture depicting a prancing carousel horse, Italy 1750.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wooden sculpture depicting a carousel horse launched in the act of ramping. Pale fruitwood. Modern metal base. The measurement refers to the horse only. Italy mid-18th century.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Anglo Indian Child
s Pull Toy, Tiger on Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo Indian papier mache and painted wood pull toy, a striped yellow tiger on wheels.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
1920
s German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")
Located in Incline Village, NV
Great item for toy collectors and those who collect aeronautical items. Being offered is a very rare German Penny Toy from the 1920’s, manufactured by the well known, and quality toy...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Splendid 19th Century Anglo-Indian CHESS BOARD TABLE
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century CHESS BOARD TABLE
in ebony wood with bone applications.
Small flaws.
good condition
Dim.: 52.5 x 37.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Vintage Dark Red Wooden Truck Model, Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark red model truck of an antique French lorry with opening doors and removable back part, in good condition. Hand crafted in wood and hand painted. Minor fading, due to age. Wear...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Child
s Platform Rocking Horse "Glider". American. Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
example of Americana, a must have for the collector of children's items, teddy bears and doll collectors
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. ...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Miniature Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved wood miniature settee with very fine quality carving and a needlepoint cushion. French, early 20th century.
Category
1910s French Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
$1,250
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
By Walt Disney, Flexible Flyer
Located in Huntington, NY
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Some traces of original stenciling on the front. Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. This piece would make a good reverse ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Mouzin Lecat & Cie, Belgium ca 1890. A footed bowl is from Nimy. The tableware has b...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Rustic 19th Century French Wooden Sled with Weathered Patina and Curving Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic wooden sled from the 19th century with curving extremities. Charming our eyes with its rustic appearance and nicely weathered patina, this French sled is made of simp...
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. T...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Heinrich Fisher
Co Woman in Apron Antique Windup Tin Toy Collectables 1920s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An antique windup tin toy depicting a woman or maid in an apron designed by Heinrich Fisher & Co. When the toy is wound with the key, the woman walks. Made in Germany, circa 1920s. A...
Category
1920s German Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
By Saalheimer
Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank "Saluting Sailor" was manufactured in the 1920s by Saalheimer & Strauss Company in Germany. It is in excellent all original condition and brightly hand painted i...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Mechanical Bank
Sentry
, circa 1925
By Saalheimer
Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Sentry" tin mechanical bank is very difficult to find, having been made in Germany by the company Saalheimer & Strauss for the British market. The rifle and the push lever on top of...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Vintage Wooden Jaymar Toy on Wheels, circa 1930
By Jaymar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Jaymar Wooden Pull Along Toy from the 1930's. The toy features a boy sitting atop four wheels. This vintage child's toy is a wonderful piece to add to a current collection or...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lot of Deer, Rabbit
Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Child
s Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge top lifts up to reveal a double sided chalk board, the interior houses an inkwell ...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird
This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton is a beautiful collectible that will add charm to any room. Made in France, it dates...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
By John Gerrard
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E. Steven's Manufacturing Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1878. It was, however, created by Joh...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, ...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Collection of Pig
Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm Figurines, Antique Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden rabbit, pig and Chimney Sweep lucky charm figurines. Made from white metal, pewter or composition (putz) and hand painted with cold paint like the br...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition, Metal
Sterling Silver Baby Rattler Teether
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely baby gift or wedding gift. A sterling silver teddy beat with a wonderful teething ring with a rattler inside the bear.
Could, of course, be practical or as a decorative pi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos
Kempen Begeer, 1921
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921
A miniature children's toy silver tea kettle with swing handle, made by Vos & Kempen Begeer, Voorschoten (The Netherla...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Silver
Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
1900s Antique Terracotta Horse San Luis Potosi Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Terracotta Majestic Horse on Wheeled Platform
San Luis Potosí Mexico
Collectible Toy Sculpture
8 H x 8.5 W x 3 d
Terracotta horse. Mounted on wood base with wheels.
W...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913. This charming and unique toy portrays a Ja...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
By STRAUSS
Located in Incline Village, NV
Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Vintage Children
s Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Children's Savings Coin Bank "U.S. Mail" bank , also known as a "still bank"; was American made, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper
Co
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.
John Harper Co. Ironfounders, Albion Works, Willenhall, Staffordshire, England...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch
Judy, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank."
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...
Category
Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Teddy Bear
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Teddy bear with charming time worn patina
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" e...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool
Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Carved Pine Rocking Horse
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved and painted pine rocking horse with leather saddle and harness on trestle rocker.
Dimensions
Height 47 inches
Width 66 inches
Depth 19 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
$2,409 Sale Price
40% Off
Lot of Five Deer
Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged Deers and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Lot of Five Sheep Nativity Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged sheep. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Leuven , BE
The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Our charming fellow has a a very worn felt coat/saddle and a matching head dress, he sits on red tin wheels, he has a delightful i...
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Felt
Exceptional Set of 24 Unique Hand-crafted Marionette Heads, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An extraordinary and exceptional museum-quality set of twenty four unique handcrafted Marionette puppet heads, Bergamo, Italy, 19th Century.
Hanging height of between 85cm and 1...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
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Antique Doll Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique doll furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique doll furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique doll furniture bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. J.
E. Steven's Company, J.
E. Stevens Co. and Staffordshire each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique doll furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Doll Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique doll furniture start at $55 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Antique Doll 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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 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 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 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.