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Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated
Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904
By Joseph Heinrichs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904
A remarkable Joseph
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Set of Sixteen Ebony and Giltwood Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and extremely refined set of sixteen Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. ebony
Category
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Rare Georg Jensen Coffee Service in Sterling Silver with Ebony Handles
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen coffee service in sterling silver with ebony handles.
Coffee pot, sugar bowl and
Category
1910s Danish Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire St. Burl Elm, Ebony, Tulipwood, and Ormolu Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Empire st. burl elm, ebony, tulipwood, and
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony
Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, stained Pine, brass, ormolu and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony and Ormolu cabinets
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Brass
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Console Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco Macassar ebony accent table / Console table. Perfect for any room in your
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Macassar
Mid 20th Century Macassar Ebony Wood Art Deco Style Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the glamour of the mid-20th century with this extraordinary Macassar Ebony Wood Vitrine
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. Napoleon III period Ebony
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil Mahogany Salon Chairs with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Solid mahogany chairs with ebony, birch and mother-of-pearl inlay, these are part of a suite which
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Marble Top Satinwood
Ebony Inlaid Console, C. 1790
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Charleston, SC
medallions, ebony and satinwood banding, and resting on ebony inlaid tapered legs with the original brass
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Empire Walnut Psyche Table Mirror with Gold Gilt Swans and Ebony Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
frame's reverse is embellished with ebony and linden floral inlay. The mirror glass is accented by a gilt
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Gold
$3,078 Sale Price
35% Off
Set of 4 ebony hand turned wooden edwardian candle sticks , 1900’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm H , 3 cm Diameter
Condition: Good
Period: 1900’s
Material: Ebony wood
Color: Dark
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass and ormolu Boulle
Category
19th Century French Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small antique elephant bookends. An Anglo-Indian, ebony and bone carved animal
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Ebony Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
cupboard door, ebony string inlay drawer fronts, original cast brass pulls, and terminating on turned
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
, circa 1810-20.
Mahogany solid wood with ebony inlays. Hand polished with shellac (french polished.
Newly
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
period, ebony, bone, giltwood, ormolu and glass cabinet vitrines. Each striking vitrine is raised by
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Gillows. An Arts
Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Ebony Floral Inlays
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Gillows. An Arts & Crafts Glasgow style Arts & Crafts oak treble wardrobe with ebony and walnut
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Ebony, Burl Walnut, and Giltwood Florentine M
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most charming pair of Italian early 18th century ebony, burl walnut, and giltwood
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Located in Portland, OR
as Batavia (now Indonesia) under the Colonial Dutch. The desk is made from padouk (Amboyna) and ebony
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1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Ebony and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Italian ebony and giltwood mirror. Pretty scrolling pattern and nice scalloped
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19th Century Italian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Pair French Lacquer Wine Tables Ebony Gilt
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Each table having a turned column and swept legs.
The Tops of The Tables having Figured Oak Veneers.
The Whole of The Tables Being Embelished With Decorative Cast Brass Mounts
cir...
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1920s Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Oak
Regency Mahogany and Ebony Cellarette
Located in Hudson, NY
This mahogany cellarette with ebony inlay and molding shows great style. The sarcophagus form is
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19th Century English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany
Located in Casteren, NL
thickenings on the doors. The doors are flanked by semicircular ebony veneered columns. In the middle sits a
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$23,686 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Reception Hall Valet Set, English, Ebony, Mirror, Hand Brush, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reception hall valet set. An English, ebony and glass mirror and jacket brush
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ebony
pair of Italian Louis XVI Period Amaranth, Ebony, Ormolu and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Amaranth wood, Ebony
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Armchair / Lounge Chair composed of Macassar Ebony and in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
17th Century Rosewood and Ebony Coat Rack Attributed to Herman Doomer Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneer and solid ebony lining.
Five original solid rosewood hooks.
This wonderful Baroque period wall
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1650s Dutch Baroque Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
$4,026 Sale Price
20% Off
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Giltwood Boulle vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Giltwood Boulle
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Giltwood
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Tiered Carved Buffet in Mahogany and Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Carved Anglo-Indian Tiered Carved Buffet in Mahogany and Ebony
Offered for sale is a
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Late 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Mahogany
$2,204 Sale Price
42% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Ebony and Brass Filets Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, ebony and brass filets
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
English George III Sideboard Mahogany Maple Ebony Bro Brass, circa 1790
Located in Milano, IT
front, with maple and ebony threading, a carved maple reserve decorates the uprights; the drawers and
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Side Cabinet Server Walnut Ebony 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian walnut and ebony side cabinet
This cabinet stands upon a plinth base
Circa 1860
The
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1860s Victorian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
Located in Casteren, NL
amount of ebony on this cabinet makes it a very special piece of furniture. The cabinet has the original
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Steel
Fine Regency Mahogany and Ebony Inlaid Breakfast Table
Located in Hudson, NY
The circular solid mahogany tilt-top with two bands of ebony inlay, sits upon a turned pedestal
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Rare Georg Jensen Teapot in Sterling Silver with Ebony Handle, Dated 1915-30
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen teapot in sterling silver with ebony handle. Dated 1915-30.
In very good
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1910s Danish Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Ebony Stool Bench with Nail Head Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
with nail head finish is a classic and elegant piece of furniture. It features ebony wood, which is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian walnut cased mantle clock with break arch top and ebonised mouldings resting on a stepped plinth with pad feet. Decorative side silk lined sound frets.
Enamel dial with Rom...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Antique Ebony and Gilt Table Clock by Edward Burgis of London
By Edward Burgis
Located in Devon, GB
A rare James II ebony and gilt-metal basket-top quarter-striking spring table clock. The latched 7
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts and Crafts Quality Oak and Ebony Fold over Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique arts and crafts quality oak and ebony fold over card/side table having a quality figured
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Zany Clarence House Printed Linen Fabric on Ebony Footstool
Located in Malibu, CA
A striking ebony footstool upholstered in a zany, colorful printed linen by Clarence House. The
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
17th Century Dutch Colonial Ebony Side Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial Ebony side chairs from the late 17th/early 18th century.
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Ebony Ormolu Marble Sevres Porcelain Credenza 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Napoleon III burl inlaid with a marble top and ormolu mounted credenza/cabinet, inset with a Sevres porcelain portrait plaque, circa 1860.
The three door cabine...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Walnut and Ebony Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Empire Walnut and Ebony Center Table is an exquisite piece of antique
Category
19th Century French Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Nickel
Ebony Floor Candlesticks Altar Sticks Claw Feet 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Genuine Art Deco Floor Candle or Altar Sticks, circa 1920s. Made from nickel and ebony wood
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Nickel
$490 Sale Price / set
30% Off
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
mahogany, oak and macassar ebony. Created in England during the first quarter of the 19th century, this
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble, Ormolu
English Mahogany Demilune Ebony Inlaid Hinged Card Table, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany demilune hinged card table with interior baize, ebonized string and diamond shaped inlay, supporting double gate legs, and terminating on the original squared tapere...
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1790s English George III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Regency Plumb Pudding Mahogany Ebony Inlaid Game Tables. C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
skirts, flanking ebony string & star inlays, supported by four classical twisted ringed columns, and
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1780s English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
possibly his handwork.
However, the polished steel mounts are also typical of furniture and objects made in
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of English Oval Satinwood
Ebony Inlay Flower Basket Console Tables C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English oval pie shaped satinwood and ebony string inlaid console tables with central
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1840s English William IV Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Antique Ebony Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique ebony furniture for your home. An item from our selection of antique ebony furniture — often made from wood, ebony and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique ebony furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique ebony furniture, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique ebony furniture over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster
London, Befort Jeune and Maple
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Ebony Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique ebony furniture at 1stDibs is $5,780, while they’re typically $127 on the low end and $15,675,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Ebony Furniture
- What color is ebony furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The color of ebony furniture is extremely black with brown and olive undertones. Its name is derived from the dark heartwood of the ebony tree, grown in India and Sri Lanka. Ebony wood is considered ornamental since it has a fine texture and has a mirror finish when polished. Shop a collection of ebony furniture from top sellers 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 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.
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