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Antique Monumental Victorian Mansion Eastlake Fir Corner Cupboard Cabinet Oregon
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique historic monumental American Eastlake walnut & Douglas Fir corner cabinet from
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1880s American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Fir
Vintage Boho Eastlake Wooden Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho wooden pedestal. A classic Eastlake design with the iconic mill work
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Stone
American Eastlake upholstered chaise in ebonized walnut with brass casters, 1888
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Signed American Eastlake upholstered chaise with an ebonized and reeded maple frame resting on four
Category
1880s American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eastlake Bench with Porcelain Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
Handsome hand-carved oak Eastlake bench with brushed mohair trimmed fabric and porcelain wheels.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest
Category
19th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Burl, Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand.
Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Marble Top Parlor Lamp/Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Marble Top Parlor Lamp/Accent Table
Classic 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand.
Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of superior American craftsmanship. Features a marble top, optimal storage, and classic ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash stand, dry sink or commode featuring upper towel bar over three drawers with ornate brass hardware and side cabinet.
Dimensions:
31" x 16" x 54"h, surface 29"
Category
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut and Marble Tip Oval Rolling Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut and Marble Tip Oval Rolling Side Table.
Dimensions: 23
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
2 Antique Victorian Eastlake Maple Ladderback Needlepoint Velvet Parlor Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Victorian Eastlake parlor accent chairs. Made of maple featuring ladderback design with
Category
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Maple
$455 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Eastlake Style Side Table featuring Sturdy Mahogany Construction, Victorian Style Carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa
Category
1880s American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers Dresser 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
This gorgeous Victorian era dresser comes from the aesthetic period, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three graduated drawers set between pronounced stiles with carved daisies over...
Category
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Victorian Eastlake Oak Square 2 Tier Stacked Ball Parlor Table 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor table. Made of oak featuring square form with pebbled snakeskin
Category
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Oak
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Dresser with Mirror and Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian dresser and mirror.
Crafted from walnut, this vanity dresser hearkens back to a time of superior American craftsmanship. Features a curved marble top with twin jew...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut Mantle Pier Floor Mirror, 80.5" H x 62.5" W
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique walnut Eastlake Pier floor mantle mirror circa 1890's. Gold highlighted details in great
Category
1890s American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Victorian Eastlake Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style bronze single swivel arm wall sconce.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Eastlake Carved Mahogany Upholstered Chairs, circa 1920s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair Edwardian era Eastlake Carved Mahogany Upholstered Chairs, Circa 1920s.
Chairs have
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Charles Eastlake Walnut Parlor/Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful antique walnut table designed by Charles Eastlake. Very nice original finish. Has
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Aesthetic Movement English Oak Side Table
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming Aesthetic movement oak side table by British architect and furniture designer Charles
Category
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Oak
American Victorian Eastlake Ebonized and Marble Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style ebonized and gilt trimmed rectangular table with stretcher and
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Ebony
19th Century Large Eastlake Handcrafted Oak and Brass Coats and Hats Rack
Located in Germantown, MD
This large, 19th Century Eastlake handcrafted Oak hall rack for coats and hats will make a
Category
Mid-19th Century American Eastlake Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Secretary Desk C1880
Measures - 83 1/2" x 43" x 21 1/4"
An
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Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Eastlake Style Mahogany and Maple Top Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Eastlake Style Mahogany and Maple Top center Table.
Measure 27.5" in height and 30.50
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
An Architectural Pagoda Top Dresser Cabinet, Arts
Crafts, English c1880
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Sherborne, GB
Victorian architecture.
Eastlake's book Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery, and Other
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Eastlake Victorian Reupholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Stuning pair of Eastlake Victorian maple side chairs. Professionally Re-Upholstered with a very
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Antique Eastlake Walnut
Burl Marble Top Side Stand C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Marble Top Side Stand C1890
Measures - 28 5/8" x 18 7/8" x 18 7/8
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
American Victorian Eastlake Walnut and Marble End Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style walnut end table with 4 arch stretcher and white marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Eastlake Walnut
Burl Marble Top Washstand C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
fine example of Eastlake style furniture, this washstand features a walnut and burl wood construction
Category
19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique renaissance revival lounge chair featuring a finely carved carved walnut frame, a bronze medallion at the crest, and brass casters with wooden wheels on the front legs. Attri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Eastlake Linen Press
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior architecture with this monumental Eastlake Victorian armoire, a breathtaking
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade
Category
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eight-Leg Walnut and Marble Eastlake Center Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut Eastlake/ Victorian transitional center table or side table with octagonal black and white
Category
1920s American Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890
Measures - 95 1/4" x 36" x 23 7/8"
This
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Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut and Cane Parlor Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Design French chair in the Louis 13 style. Walnut and cane. Good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 15.75"
Width: 18"
Height: 18"
Seat Height: 35"
Category
1890s Louis XIII Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique American Walnut Renaissance Revival Aesthetic Movement Desk Table 1875
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Portland, OR
demonstrating the influence of the Aesthetic Movement and designers such as Charles Eastlake. The table top
Category
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Renaissance Victorian Hand Carved Black Walnut Full Size Bed Frame by Eastlake
Gorgeous
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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century Eastlake mirror with reverse painting of angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Eastlake mirror with reverse painting of angel
22 x 22
Category
19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Likely Antique Eastlake Decorative Wooden Bench with Hidden Storage Comportment.
Located in Seattle, WA
This likely antique Eastlake-style bench offers a charming combination of decorative craftsmanship
Category
Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Table, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Victorian Eastlake parlor table
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1800s Cast Iron Eastlake Six-Arm Oil Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Not many of these large and impressive Eastlake oil chandeliers were made and few survive today
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Iron
Victorian Eastlake Style Walnut and Marble Top Rolling Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Eastlake Styl Walnut and Marble Top Rolling Center Table
Measure 31" in height and 31.5
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble
Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Incline Village, NV
manufacture and quite ubiquitous. Of Charles Eastlake design, the open fretwork to the top and sides; the Fine
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Parlor Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Parlor Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 19th
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Eastlake Victorian Shapely Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Shapely Footstool Ottoman with Turn Carved Legs and Red & Green
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut And Burl Pier Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut And Burl Pier Mirror C1890
Measures - 101.5" x 28.5" x 10
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Pedestal Base Parlor Lamp Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Pedestal Base Parlor Lamp Table. Circa Late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat. Circa Late 19th
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Leather Top Walnut Dropleaf Parlor Game Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Leather Top Walnut Dropleaf Parlor Game Table. Item features a carved
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Walnut Carved Curule Footstool Ottoman. Circa 19th Century
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Herter Brothers Style Monumental Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Eastlake Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase cabinet or
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut
Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890.
84 1/4" x 38 5/8" x 21 1/2".
A fine example of
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Fainting Couch c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This antique Eastlake Victorian fainting couch, dating to the late 19th century, embodies the
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Marble Top Eastlake Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite chest of drawers is a highly detailed revival piece, celebrating the ornamental richness of the Baroque or Rococo periods, interpreted for a mid-20th-century luxury ma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890
Measures - 62 1/4
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Eastlake Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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Antique Eastlake Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique eastlake furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of antique eastlake furniture — often made from wood, walnut and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique eastlake furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique eastlake furniture, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique eastlake furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Locke Eastlake, Larkin
Co. and P.&F. Corbin Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Eastlake Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique eastlake furniture start at $80 and top out at $30,781 with the average selling for $1,448.
Questions About Antique Eastlake Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although crafted in the Victorian era, Eastlake furniture features modest curves and is more geometric in shape. The style hints at modernism, a sharp contrast to its other Victoria era counterparts. Shop a selection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Eastlake design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eastlake is a design movement started by architect Charles Eastlake. It is considered part of the late Victorian-era and features geometric shapes and curves in furniture, a nod towards modernism. You can shop a collection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eastlake furniture dates back to the Victorian Era. Charles Eastlake created the furniture from 1870 to 1890 as a reaction to the opulent designs British manufacturers made at the time. Although his pieces were highly decorative, they were simpler than their European counterparts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eastlake furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between Eastlake and Victorian furniture is that one style is a reaction to the other. The Victorian era began with the ascension of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837. During the period, furniture makers created highly ornate pieces with ornamental details, such as intricate carvings of floral and animal motifs, and plush upholstery. The period also saw the start of the mass production of furniture. In 1868, Charles Eastlake published a book on design that criticized the Victorian style as overly ornamental and urged a return to traditional handcrafting. His work inspired the Eastlake style. Eastlake furniture tends to be understated and has fewer decorative embellishments and more angular lines. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Eastlake and Victorian furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To know if your Eastlake furniture is real, look for a maker's label or tag. These markings are typically found inside drawers, on the underside of sofa frames, beneath tabletops or on the bottoms of seats on chairs. You can find images of the hallmarks found on authentic Eastlake furniture published on trusted online resources to compare to the markings on your furniture. Carvings can also provide a clue as to the authenticity. On authentic Eastlake pieces, any carvings are typically light and shallow, while replicas may have deeper carvings because they were produced by machine. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help you with the authentication process. Explore a selection of Eastlake furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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.
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