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(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
Located in Incline Village, NV
All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation).
1) Early Vintage Chein Company All T...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Shepherd
Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, mo...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition
1900s French Wooden and Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal horse tricycle created in France circa 1900. Vibrant yet seasoned and matured, this sprung horse glides on metal wheels that roll it gracefully into modernity. Thr...
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Perhaps the wildest action of all the Lehman toys, said to resemble Ernest Paul Lehman's temperament (founder of the company), "Balky Mule" was first manufactured in 1897 in Berlin (...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be confused with the later version by Unique Art called "Kiddy Cyclist". This toy fea...
Category
1830s American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice addition to your Christma...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition, Metal
Pig
Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful golden pig candy container or container with secret chamber. Made from white metal, hand painted with cold paint like the bronze Vienna miniatures. Such items are given a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique wooden Roulette game wheel with applied figures
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this exquisite antique wooden game, a true testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of yesteryear. This extraordinary game feature...
Category
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing...
Category
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
$258 Sale Price
29% Off
Chinese Robed Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand puppets, like this one from China’s Zhejiang region, have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. In the late 19th early-20th century this tiny robed gentleman proba...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
$258 Sale Price
29% Off
Antique Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat
One of a kind and unique carved wood rocking camel. It’s a child’s size, hand made and very cool and very old...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Automaton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelai...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1930s Hand Painted Tinplate Car
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s hand painted tinplate car.
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint
Located in Sofia, BG
Extraordinary hand carved rocking horse made in Italy at the end of 19th century. The piece is still wearing its authentic paint in light blue, rose and velvet. The condition is fine...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Dutch 19th Century Miniature Console table
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th Century Miniature Console table
A 19th Century Dutch console table of 38 cm high with marble top, which is loose on the table. With an antique mirror and curled legs....
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Marble
$3,263 / set
"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910. Biagioni, born in 1870, was a well known sculptor who ...
Category
1910s French Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique American primitive handmade gliding rocking hobby horse
Additional information:
Materials: Iron, Leather, Wood
Color: Antique White
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Ameri...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Polychrome Wooden Horse
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant little carved wooden horse from the 19th century in polychrome wood
Very beautiful polychromy which has a lot of charm
Old child's toy with the front wheels which moves
...
Category
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique German Paper Mache Bobble Head Mule Donkey Pull Cart Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique German paper mache composition bobble head mule / donkey / horse pull toy figure standing with a small feed manger on a platform rolling cart. Size: 7.5".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Hand Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back, sending civil war union soldiers, carved in pine with their distinctive caps, marching...
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fetching Folk Art British 19th Century Rocking Horse with Glass Eyes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful 19th century nursery rocking horse having charming detailed head with a dished face and flared nostrils. He retains his original saddle and leather stirrups and is mounted ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Lungers Hausen German Set of 10 Child
s Toy Nesting Blocks or Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This child's toy set of nesting blocks or boxes was m fade by Lungers Hausen of Germany in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The blocks or boxes are constructed of woo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paper
Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or to put on a table in a salon or a parlor.
Made of pewter. Nice for every decoration...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Glass
Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog
Located in Dallas, TX
A French papier-mâché growler bulldog with pull chain which makes a growler noise when pulled. Circa 1900, France.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Paper
Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures.
A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs. Dovecote, pretty fences, a bench, a parro...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
Category
1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$2,800
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Composition, Metal, Brass
Antique Carved Painted Wooden Childs Rocking Horse
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical hand carved and painted wooden and fur fabric rocking horse with untouched, unrestored, elegantly aged patina.
Very unique pattern and beautiful complime...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Collection of 3 Italian 19th Century Marionettes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes
A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...
Category
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child
s Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This larg...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child
s Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy d...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy i...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Royal Crown Stamped Victorian Oak Games Compendium Chess Cards Dominos Checkers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games, the case is stamped to the front bottom with the royal crown under the mak...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Articulating Teddy Bear Driving Wagon Platform Pull Toy Americana
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wheeled platform articulating pull toy featuring a teddy bear stuffed animal seated in a red white and blue wagon with arms that move up and down as it rolls.
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner
Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful pat...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Gilt Wood Mirror and Console Set
Located in Delft, NL
Miniature gilt wood mirror and console set
Miniature mirrors with consoles in carved gilt wood with rocaille scrolls and is very lovely for a dollhouse.
2 Mirrors with bows at t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,106 / set
Small Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Wood Rocaille Scroll Wall Brackets
Located in Delft, NL
Small mahogany mirror with gilt wood rocaille scroll wall brackets
Small mirror with 2 miniature wall brackets in carved gilt wood with rocaille scrolls
Mirror in mahogany wooden...
Category
19th Century European Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Pair of Wicker Woven Ducks with Wood Details
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wicker
19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure
We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
Category
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game
A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 woode...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome.
Signs of heavy deterioration over the years.
A curiosity/collectors piece.
Please see detailed photos for c...
Category
19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$4,116 Sale Price
30% Off
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child
s Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figural telephone child's baby rattle is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The toy rattle is composed of a mold...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life for hundreds of years and is integr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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’s carriage was either goat- or dog-drawn. The frame replicated in great detail, havi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare Antique Wooden Child
s Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, b...
Category
1920s English Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Christie
s 1910 Scratch Built Child
s Pull Along Flying Scotsman Lner 4472 Train
By Christie
s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind scratch built circa 1910 children’s pull along Flying Scotsman LNER 4472 train sold at Christies in 2013
A very large and dec...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size.
India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It has a rich tradition of ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$790 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the
Little Giant Zeppelin
By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique metal pull toy zeppelin was manufactured by the Murray Ohio manufacturing company during the 1930s in the Art Deco style and marked steelcraft. This company origin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Steel
Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large cast iron andirons in the form of Tweedleddee and Tweedledum, late 19th century.
Category
1870s English Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Iron
$5,750 / set
Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This gigantic - nearly man high - steel hoisting crane will give a dull corner the right Industrial look and feel you are looking for.
The fully operational toy dates from the firs...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,799 Sale Price
20% Off
Liberace Autographed Vintage Schoenhut Toy Grand Piano
By Schoenhut
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made by the renowned American toy manufacturer in approximately 1920, this wooden toy baby grand piano has been autographed in two places by the legendary Liberace. The piano shows o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Hide Covered Carved Wood Hobby Horse from The Schwarz Toy Bazaar
Located in Hudson, NY
This rare survivor of the F. A. O. Schwarz Toy Bazaar comes from an early period in the firm's history. The labeled horse (see photo 7) was produced before 1889. The company was foun...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Hide, Wool
20th Century French Metal Model of a Red Toy Lorry Truck
Located in Sofia, BG
Impressive, large scale metal model of a red lorry truck.
France, circa late 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century French 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
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs 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, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs 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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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.