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Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic / nude women bronze sculpture table bell push - Austria 1900´s
Talk about hard to find items
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late Qing Chinese Famille Rose Erotic Nesting Bowls (10), Signed and Marked
Located in Norton, MA
A set of 10 Chinese porcelain nesting bowls, all bowls depicting erotic scenes in the interior of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Erotic - Nude Woman Viena Bronze Sculpture / Desk Paperweight. Austria 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic - Nude Viena Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight. Austria 1900´s.
Lovely woman nude paperclip or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Erotic and Naughty Bronze "Treasure Seeker" Carl Kauba, Boy Finds Gold!
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
of many unusual and sexy and erotic bronzes, Carl Kauba. Signed on the base, and having a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Erotic Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Couple Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
The sculpture is modelled as a nude man and woman embracing, 35cm high, each signed R Cameron
Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythologi...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$897 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscription on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Cypress
Meerschaum pipe depicting an erotic scene from the myth of Daphne, Vienna 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
erotic scene depicts the myth of Daphne, in which, at her father's request, she is transformed into a
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Enamelled silver cigarette box with erotic scene a naked woman. Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
, an erotic scene is depicted with a naked woman standing in the bathroom being washed by a man with a
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Early 20th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe
Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
Antique Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Antique, Cabinet of Curiosities, Antique
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Clay, Fabric
Antique Indian Mughal Painting of a Couple in Erotic Embrace, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
in erotic embrace was a popular genre of painting in courtly circles in India during the 18th and
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo
Located in London, GB
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving
Japan, Edo to Meiji period (circa
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19th Century Japanese Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Boxwood
$929 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
erotic artistic tradition featuring graphic images of sexual activity. The Japanese word shunga means
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19th Century Japanese Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Austrian Silver
Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This gorgeous Enamel Image is created in rich saturated colour and shows a naked woman with a white...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$2,898 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique German Solid Silver and Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique German solid Silver Cigarette Case with an enamel image on the front cover. This image shows a woman gazing at three lush pink roses with her translucent gown dra...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood.
The lid is adorned with an erotic
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
English George III Very Rare Erotic Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash
By Joseph Ash I
Located in Newark, England
Sterling Silver
From our Silver collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Erotic
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Erotic folk art walking stick depicting a man in act of praying, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic folk-art walking stick, made from a single carved fruitwood branch. The knob depicts a man
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique American Carved Walnut Parlor Chairs with Erotic Female Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs is unsigned but believed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The chairs have hand carved wooden frames and featur...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820
Located in Bath, GB
lid of the box and a "secret" sliding panel to the underside revealing a hand-painted erotic scene
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1820s Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,969 Sale Price
20% Off
Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century erotical secret box.
Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most
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1870s French High Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This rare and damaged copper repoussé relief 18 people in erotic play involving French soldiers of
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Copper
$280 Sale Price
49% Off
Rare Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Erotic Rooster Encre de Chine Tea Caddy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain Caddy with an erotic scene
Yongzheng Qianlong period
Fantastic and highly
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Silver
Enamel Cigarette Case c 1900 Erotic Nude Sea Ocean
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Antique solid Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This Image shows a nude woman with long brown hair surrounded by a cresting wave in the ocean....
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Early 20th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY THE ARTIST JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES- MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES NO.43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. JEAN GABRIEL DOM...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
$1,050
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES-MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES No. 43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. J.G. DOMERGUE WAS A FRENCH ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
$1,050
Erotic French Etching
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Toronto, ON
AN ORIGINAL ETCHING BY JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1886-1962) FROM THE SERIES 'LES APRES-MIDI D'UN FAUNE'. LIMITED EDITION SERIES No. 43 OF 100 ON RIVES PAPER. J.G. DOMERGUE WAS A FRENCH ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
$1,050
English Pearlware Erotic Patchbox
Located in New York, NY
A rare English pearlware pottery erotic patchbox decorated in underglaze Pratt colors
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$3,850 / set
19th Century Erotic Snuffbox
Located in Paris, FR
Walnut tree carved snuffbox featuring a nun, with an erotical twist.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Erotic Sculpture by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in Mexico City, DF
Erotic sculpture by Carl Kauba representing a young woman dressed with a toga, by opening the front
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Erotic Porcelain Plaque
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in Nottingham, GB
Berlin ) depicting two erotic nude females in a woodland setting.
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1880s European Classical Greek Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Erotic 18th Century Venetian Pendant Peintings
By Pietro Longhi
Located in Venezia, IT
Fantastic pendant of Venetian mid-18th century erotic paintings.
Original frames in carved wood
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
24k Gold
$16,614 / set
George Grosz, German Expressionism, Erotic Drawing
By George Grosz
Located in Lugano, CH
Important erotic drawing "Self Portrait with Cocotte", from the great German Expressionist George
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1920s German Antique Erotic Furniture
Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro
Located in Milano, IT
Negai no itoguchi (Unravelling the threads of desire), 1799
Oban yoko-e
Erotic prints have a
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18th Century Japanese Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
Erotic Aquatint by Sir William Hamilton
By Sir William Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Sir William Hamilton
Scottish (1731-1803).
Erastes scene.
From Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman Antiquities from the Cabinet of the Honorable William Hamilton Naples...
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Erotic Furniture
Erotic Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vancouver, BC
A finely detailed figure of a naked sleeping beauty who shows all when the blanket is lifted. Likely by Franz Bergman although it is marked with a fleur-de-lis, stamped into the base...
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1890s Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Erotic Austrian Bronze Figure, circa 1900
Located in Redding, CA
Fantastic erotic Austrian bronze figure beautiful patina, circa 1900.
Excellent condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Art Deco Bronze "Erotic Lady" by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Austrian Bronze Signed Bergman Erotic Subject Cold Painted 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Redding, CA
A very rare and fantastic Austrian cold painted bronze from the erotic series
by The Bergman
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Bronze of Two Men Wrestling By Carl Kauba
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bronze of Two Men Wrestling on Marble Base.
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19th Century American Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Signed Louis Icart Original Etching - Smoke - Reclining Nude Erotic Art
By Louis Icart
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Louis Icart (1888-1950)
'smoke' (Fumée), 1926
Etching and aquatint, printed with color and with hand color, signed Louis Icart, Windmill stamp, Ep d'a in pencil, mounted framed an...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Italian Yellow Marble Black Gold Marble Rotating Sculpture Erotic
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Roma, IT
sculpture show an Head of Medusa with the influence of Caravaggio and in the back, there is an erotic scene
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Marble
Shenda Amery A Large Erotic Bronze Model of a Female Nude
By Shenda Amery
Located in Tetbury, GB
female nude, modelled on all fours. This bronze sculpture is beautifully and subtly erotic, which is
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca 1900
Located in London, GB
Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in
Sarcophagus Erotic Ca1900
A patinated and
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Early 20th Century Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Austrian Bronze by Bergman Gilt and Cold Painted Art Nouveau, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Redding, CA
This is a very rare Model by Bergman one of the most popular of the bronze factories in Austria of the period. Remarkable details in the casting and
cold painted expertly. Someone w...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Bell Push
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Talk about hard to find items! This impossible to believe bell push is the only erotic bell push
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,800
Erotic Austrian Bronze
By Bruno Zach
Located in Petaluma, CA
correct two of the bun feet - voila! - you have a sexy and erotic couple making love. This is guaranteed
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,500
French Erotic Corkscrew Collection
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The erotic screw collection has 3 different types of straight-pull corkscrews for wine lovers. A 3
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19th Century French Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Erotic Bedouin Bronze Figurine
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Austrian cold-painted bronze figure attributed to Franz Bergmann hides a tantalizing secret. The figure at first appears to depict a sultan stroking a favored pet. But unlatch h...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
German Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A young woman cavorts with her lover in the polychrome scene that adorns the cover of this German snuff box. Crafted of papier maché, the piece was made by the popular Stobwasser Fac...
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19th Century German Other Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$7,850
Framed Vintage Chinese Erotic Print
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these illustrations imagined the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
Indian Erotic Kama Sutra Gouache
Located in Stamford, CT
An amusing Indian erotic zoomorphic gouache depicting a horse formed from four copulating couples
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Erotic Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th century erotic snuff box
We are proud to offer a rare example of a mid-19th century erotic
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1880s Italian Early Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Pine
1930s Erotic Drawing by Gregorio Prieto
By Gregorio Prieto
Located in London, GB
An erotic drawing by Gregorio Prieto (Spanish, 1897–1992)
Pen, watercolor.
Signed,
circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Erotic Furniture
19th Century Austrian Erotic Bronze Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the rich Austrian tradition of art bronzes comes this wonderful erotic bronze casket. Beneath
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Kamasutra Style Erotic Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Kamasutra style erotic painting. The picture show different animal fulfilled with
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19th Century Iraqi Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Paint
Erotic Bronze of a Nude Woman
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly titillating sculpture of a young girl offering her breast to an unknown party is a real little gem. She's mounted on a very interesting bronze base and all is done in a ...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Erotic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique erotic furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and paper. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique erotic furniture made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of antique erotic furniture over the years, but those crafted by Franz Bergmann, Jean-Gabriel Domergue and Carl Kauba are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Erotic Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique erotic furniture at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $48,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Erotic 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 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.
- 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.