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Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
$950 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Tin
$950 Sale Price
24% Off
Charming 1920
s German Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Half Doll
Located in Red Lion, PA
Charming German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll – Marked "Germany 3851"
This delightful German
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Doll House Miniature Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
19th C Original Blue Painted Dolls Cradle from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade original blue/green doll cradle is in fine condition. It is a dry original first
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk-Art Hand-Crafted Bedpost Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure
A rare and highly artistic example of an
Category
1880s British Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Poster Advertising Shrink Resistant Scottish Wool Knitting Doll
Located in London, GB
Tostain a Trouville sur Mer - featuring an image of a doll in a blue and white dress with a big blue bow
Category
1920s French Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children
s or Doll Shoes
Located in Delft, NL
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes
English clogs and is made from
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O
Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s.
Mounted over a wings radiator cap
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Vintage Doll Head / Face Molds Steampunk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three vintage metal doll head / face molds, circa 1930s. The Industrial looking pieces
Category
Early 19th Century American Steampunk Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Old pottery Golu doll: Shiva Lingam from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This exquisite Old Pottery Golu Doll representing the Shiva Lingam originates from South India and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th century Antique pottery Ayyappan statue - Golu doll from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique pottery Ayyappan statue - Golu doll is a rare collectible masterpiece originating from
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat
Tail
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail
A great example of an early
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle. Circa 19th Century
Category
19th Century Unknown Other Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE
Probably French, circa 1880-1910
Item # 403FPM02P
A
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th C Original Painted Decorated Doll or Jewelry Chester Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted decorated doll or jewelry chester drawers. Decorated in the 20's or 30's.
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier
This rare and
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1920s Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
that stand on top of the piece, perfect for collectors of vintage furnishings and doll enthusiasts
Category
1920s French Late Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with
Category
19th Century French Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Doll, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved figure of a Santos doll. The figure is made
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1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early Italian Polychromed Cage Mannequin or Doll with Glass Eyes
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Italian polychromed cage mannequin with glass eyes. These were once used for store display. Her detailed joints are in working order, and a favorite det...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Glass, Poplar
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930
s
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, carved in the first quarter of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Textile, Pine, Paper
1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown
Located in Red Lion, PA
1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer with Pin Cushion Base
This stunning Art Deco
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Set of Three, Vintage, French, Pierrot Boudoir Doll Faces from the 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
What a wonderful discovery, rare Pierrot doll faces from the 1920s . All three pieces are in very
Category
1920s French Modern Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Textile
$1,042 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Antique 1910 Belle Époque Bisque Porcelain Doll Tea Cozy in Original Condition
Located in Munich, DE
doll with is bright red cheeks is made out of bisque porcelain and both arms are in fine order.
The
Category
1910s European Belle Époque Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll with Dragon Robe Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acq...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Marapcchi Bommais Dolls from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dutch Silver Doll House Miniature Cross-Leg Cabinet, Herbert Hooijkaas, 1901
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Doll House Miniature Cross-Leg Cabinet, Herbert Hooijkaas, 1901
A Dutch silver Doll
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Silver
Elegant Art Deco 1920
s Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Puff
Located in Red Lion, PA
Elegant Art Deco 1920s Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Powder Puff
This rare
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wool, Silk
Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890.
Direct from the
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
By Fery Boudrot
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
Fery-Boudrot, Paris
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Plaster, Wood
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Girl With Doll
s Pram, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
and with a blue bow in her long hair bends over the wicker doll's pram and places the doll into the
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian Childs Rocking Chair, circa 1890s. Features a serpentine crest rail over contoured caned back with downswept arms leading to a caned seat and ring turned front supports co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Cane, Maple
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Clay
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Walnut
G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally well-cast bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a harlequin holding a doll
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,280 Sale Price
40% Off
Tramp Art Folk Art Dog or Doll
s Bed With Silver And Blue Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Tramp art dog bed or doll's bed with chip carved decoration and blue and silver paint. The head
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Rare 1898-1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Girl with a Doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France
By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Art Nouveau bronze sculpture of a girl with a doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France
By: Leo
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Edo-period gosho’ningyô 御所人形 (palace doll) of plump, seated child
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming gosho’ningyô (palace doll) of plump, seated child with a brilliant white skin and a
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Paste, Silk, Paint
16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Georgian Spode Desert Plate or Dish Porcelain in Dolls House Prn 488, Ca 1807
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early English Spode porcelain plate or dish hand painted in the Doll's House pattern
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
furniture for doll collection. Circa 1880-1900. 30"H x 13.25"W (15.5 W at crown) x 9"D
Interior: 5.5"D
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Regency Miniature Mahogany Breakfast Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
would have been made as dolls house furniture.
This particular georgian miniature centre table was
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Doll Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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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 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.
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