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19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood
Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century Ceylonese / East Indies jackwood and ebony 4 door press or cabinet with 4 central
Category
19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sweden 1931 Art Deco Bauhaus Geometric Coffee Set In Sterling Silver And Ebony
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco coffee set in silver and Ebony.
This rare model is of a very high quality execution
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gilt Bronze and Ebony Table Top /Mantel Clock French 19 Th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This clock is very dramatic in appearance with bright gold gilt ornamentation
With designs in floral and foliate elements. Gilt masques decorate the
The sides. The clock is in goo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$8,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Ebony Three-Light Desk Stand, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze and ebony three-light desk stand.
French, circa 1820
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Irish Ebony and Gilt Oval Wall Mirror with Glass Studs (H 18 1/2 x W 14 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Irish oval wall mirror from the 19th century, featuring a distinctive frame of alternating raised ebonized slips with original glass stud decorations (Waterford border beads),...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Jensen Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with Ebony finial and Handle, circa 1920
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
With burner, stand, and detachable cover.
Category
1920s Danish Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine Louis XVI-Style Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux
By Martin Carlin
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Japanese Lacquer and Ebony Marble-Top Commode à Vantaux
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fireplace Charles X Paolo Moschini Lombardy Third Decade Nineteenth Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Charles X mantelpiece entirely panelled in elm burl, Lombardy third decade of the 19th century. Attributable to the production of Paolo Moschini, a skilled marquetry and cabinetmaker...
Category
1830s Italian Other Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ebony, Elm, Purpleheart
19th C Boin-Taburet Paris Cordials Set on a Silver Plate and Macassar Ebony Tray
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., Paris, a cordials set comprising a shaped macassar ebony tray framed in a silver
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Early Victorian Table Decorated with Vignettes of Wentworth Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
AN EARLY VICTORIAN IVORY-MOUNTED EBONY AND EBONISED TILT-TOP TABLE, DECORATED EN GRISAILLE WITH
Category
19th Century Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Regency Burr Oak Octaganol Segmented Occasional Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Regency burr oak octagonal low table.
With segmented burr oak top with an ebony band around the top
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Late Victorian Ebonized Freestanding Folio Stand
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian ebonized freestanding folio stand, of rectangular form, the solid top with an ormolu gallery above five sections divided by sets of spindles, the outer ones turned a...
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters
Located in Austin, TX
moulded rectangular top over a frieze of two drawers - each with a knob of turned ebony wood - and set
Category
19th Century English Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Ebony
Italian Renaissance Revival Penwork Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance Revival (19th Century) ebony and penwork game table with square top on three
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Silver walking stick with a rooster with the face of a man, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: finely chiseled silver handle depicting a rooster with the face of a man. Ebony
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid
Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
By Bruce James Talbert, Charles Bevan
Located in Atlanta, GA
provincial maker circa 1870 rather than mass-market cottage production, aligning with furniture exhibited at
Category
Late 19th Century English Gothic Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut
Pair French Empire Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair French Empire chairs, ebony legs and recently upholstered in linen, very good
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800
Located in Dresden, DE
Pair of lounge chairs
Balloon back with palmettes and forward-flaring legs
Birch and ebony
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Birch, Ebony
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table by Architect Christiaan Bartels, 1920s
By Christiaan Bartels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid original stained elm base and top.
Original solid ebony feet
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Elm
Magnificent Italian Centre Table, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Magnificent Italian centre table, 18th century
Magnificent centre table with bone inlay work.
At the top decoration of scrolls and lions holding coat of arms.
Topped with specimen...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble
Anglo-Indian Occasional Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Madras Presidency, circa 1860
Ebony with replaced mirrored top
This intricately carved stand
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ebony
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards
Roberts
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
scrolling foliage and cherubs, bordered by ebony and framed with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts. The table
Category
19th Century English Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
French 18th century Directoire Period Mahogany, Marble, and Ormolu center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique French late 18th century Directoire Period Flame Mahogany, Ebony, white
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Attributed to Bruno Paul, expressive armchair, 1925, Viennese Mesh
By Bruno Paul
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Expressive armchair, Germany 1925 in Makassar ebony.
Sides and backrest with double Viennese Mesh
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Ebony
Art Nouveau/Jugenstil walking stick. Signed Orivit, Cologne, Germany, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
decorations in relief. Ebony shaft. Brass ferrule. Made and signed by Orivit, a metalworks renowned throughout
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Folk art walking stick with deer horn knob. Austria 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
. Silver ring. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Austria circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
An outstanding and important Regency writing table by William Jamar
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, ebony and calamander veneers. The top has a central amboyna field within a Boulle work border of inlaid
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Dieppe ivory walking stick depicting a Satyr, France mid 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
, with his hands behind his neck. Ebony cane. Silver band and metal ferrule. Dieppe, France, mid-19th
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
19th Century Coromandel and Inlaid Table Attributed to Jackson
Graham
By Jackson
Graham
Located in London, GB
, constructed in coromandel, with inlays in thuya, ebony, boxwood, and honeysuckle; the fluted legs rising from
Category
19th Century English Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art nouveau walking stick depicts the God Pan and the nymph Echo, Sweden 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
side, the nymph Echo playing the lyre. Ebony wood shaft. Bull horn tip. Stockholm, Sweden circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Silver
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and macassar ebony salon table by Louis Majorelle. The table
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Macassar, Walnut
Monumental Regency Mahogany in the style of Thomas Hope Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A highly important Regency mahogany and ebony centre table of superior quality, spectacular scale
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
German 19th Century Period Biedermeier Pedestal Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic period round Biedermeier pedestal table made of ebony and walnut. The German antique
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Silver handle walking stick, depicting the head of a horse Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: silver handle, depicting the head of a horse. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule, brass
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Regency Convex Mirror
Located in Solebury, PA
An early 19th century English Regency convex mirror featuring an ebonized ribbed liner surrounding a convex looking glass and twenty-seven gilt pendant balls encircling the inner fra...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Giltwood
Berlin iron walking stick depicting parts of armours, Germany 1800s.
Located in Milan, IT
gilded engravings, depicting parts of armours. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Germany circa 1800.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Berlin Iron
Amsterdam school vanity by
t Woonhuys Amsterdam, Netherlands 1920s
By Hildo Krop, Michel De Klerk
Located in ECHT, NL
Amsterdam school vanity with central mirror. Made by dutch furniture company 't Woonhuys in the
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Teak
19th Century Scottish Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Solebury, PA
drawers, all raised on elegantly spiral-turned legs. The piece is richly inlaid with contrasting ebony and
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Holly
Regency Parcel-Gilt Ebonised Pollard Oak and Brass Centre Table
By George Bullock
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Regency parcel-gilt, ebony, ebonised, pollard oak and brass centre table. Attributed to George
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
19th Century Dutch Ceylonese Specimen Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Ceylonese twist on the base in Sri Lanka. Various woods include: Nadoun, satinwood, mahogany, and ebony
Category
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Pair of Quality Victorian Ebonised Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian ebonised side chairs having pretty ornate pierced shaped backs, newly reupholstered seats in a luxury grey crushed velvet fabric, elegant cabriolet ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Set of 3 Portraits of Napoleon with His Wife and the Dauphine
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Dauphine, son of the king of France.
This set is truly rare! hand painted and framed in ebony and ivory.
On
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Arts
Crafts Cotswold School Pair of Walnut Chairs Attributed To Edward Barnsle
By Edward Barnsley
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts Cotswold School pair of walnut chairs
Raised ebony and holly chequered inlay
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Holly
Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
port into a sloping birds-eye maple box with ebony stringing and a similar inscription set into the top
Category
1850s English Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
18th Century George III Period Mahogany
Brass Inlay Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
inlay, brass stringing along the edges, and a refined apron with ebony stringing.
The table is
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box. Measurement is for the largest Box.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Biedermeier Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebony with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with
Category
19th Century Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,761 Sale Price
39% Off
Biedermeir Pedestal Table, Circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th century round Biedermeir pedestal table features fantastic artistry and craftsmanship. The top is inlaid with exotic wood, the base is inlaid with vertical stripes, and the...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Art Nouveau walking stick depicting the dance of a capercaillie. Austria 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
background oak branches, with leaves and acorns. Ebony wood barrel. Brass and iron metal tip. Vienna, Austria
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass, Iron
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland
Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Petworth, GB
and ebony detailing
Circa 1870
Holland & Sons
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
finely detailed Grecian warrior against an ebony background. Sturdy walnut arms are supported by hand
Category
19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
$3,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Sheraton Revival Inlaid Oval Centre Table C.1900
Located in London, GB
constructed from a mix of veneers including mahogany and satinwood. Boxwood cross banding and ebony stringing
Category
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Indo Portuguese, Goa, 17th century ‘Contador’ Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Indo Portuguese, Goa, 17th century ‘Contador’ Cabinet teak, rosewood, ebony, ivory
ivory handles
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood, Teak
William IV Mahogany and Gilt Center Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
George IV mahogany center table with ebony banding and reeded edge. Parcel gilt foliate design on
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 19th century Flemish ebony center or writing table having floral marquetry inlay inlaid
Category
1860s Belgian Baroque Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
$12,500 Sale Price
48% Off
Art Deco Modernist Coffee Table by J.C. Le Cointre Den Haag, 1920s
By J.C. Le Cointre
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base and top with original ebony elements.
Marked with
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Set of Four Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A FINE SET OF FOUR ANGLO-INDIAN SATINWOOD, EBONY AND EBONISED ARMCHAIRS, Circa 1830
Category
19th Century Antique Ebony Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
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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
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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.
- 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.
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