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German Fantasy Historic Revival Hunting Trophy Cabinet, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
German fantasy historic revival hunting trophy cabinet, origin: Germany, circa 1870. This cabinet
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Antler, Horn, Oak

Rare Late 18th C. Italian Gilt Fantasy Shell Form Swivel Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stunning and exquisite hand-carved and gilt shell form Antique Italian fantasy swivel chair in
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood

1920 s French Art Deco Bronze with Crystal Bubble Fantasy Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1920's French Art Deco Bronze Caged Crystal Bubble Fantasy Chandelier DeLuxe! Beautiful
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Black Forrest Fantasy Carving of a Dragon or Zmei
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Black Forrest fantasy carving of a dragon or zmei, fantastically carved extended neck
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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grotto Fantasy Stool, Swivel, Italian, Gilt Gold, CIE Pauly Manner
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Manhasset, NY
condition. Late 19th century circa Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy stool after the genius that is CIE Pauly
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Giltwood

Fantasy Moth, Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre Butterfly York Cup By Daisy Makeig-Jones
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
inner has a vivid orange mottled ground, surpassed by gilding of a central fantasy moth motif The inner
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
lining to the interior of the planters. Fantasy Grotto furniture was a trend started in Venice, Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Fantasy Botanical Drawings by Jean Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in New York, NY
These two drawings by are by Jean Pillement, the well-known French artist of the Rococo period. They were executed in red and black chalk, and depict fantastical flowers he invented ...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Wood, Paper

ITALIAN "FANTASY FURNITURE" CHAIR
Located in Natchez, MS
. featured in BRUCE M NEWMAN "FANTASY FURNITURE" page 30.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Walnut

German "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table
Located in Natchez, MS
German "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table with shell top and sea monster climbing up the coral trunk
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Fantasy Furniture

Fantasy furniture fragment
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A wonderfully carved fragment of probably a Venetian sideboard. It has the best gilt / bronze leaf and polychrome original finish. It is nice as just an object or could be adapted in...
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19th Century Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Oak

Venetian Carved and Gilded Grotto Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cracking or damage to the woods or finish. The "Fantasy Furniture" design features motifs of sea shells
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Giltwood

Venetian Grotto Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 18th c. Venetian Grotto (fantasy furniture) Adjustable Piano stool with a dolphin on rocks
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Garden Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
decoration and a later pale green granite top. See Newman and Duncan, "Fantasy Furniture".
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19th Century French Antique Fantasy Furniture

Venetian Grotto Table
Located in Cologne, DE
. "Fantasy Furniture" by Bruce M. Newman, 1989, Rizzoli, NY.  
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Highly unusual pair of mid 19th century "Grotto" chairs
Located in Sundridge, GB
. Grotto or fantasy furniture was popular in Italy and France in the 18th and 19th centuries and most often
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19th Century British Black Forest Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of Italian Giltwood Grotto Stools Upholstered in Leather, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare pair of Italian carved and giltwood stools in the grotto or fantasy furniture style
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1860s Italian Baroque Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Carved Black Forest Bears Smoker Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Another charming example of "fantasy furniture" is this great carved smoke stand. The Black Forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Fantasy Furniture

Carved Mahogany Classical Center Table, Albany, NY
By Amariah T. Prouty
Located in Providence, RI
This dramatic center table can just about fit into the category of fantasy furniture. It is
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Grotto Armchairs Circa 1880
By Pauly Co.
Located in London, GB
Brooklyn Museum, New York. 1. B. M. Newman, and A. Duncan, Fantasy Furniture, New York, 1989, p.62.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Grotto Side Chair Circa 1880
By Pauly Co.
Located in London, GB
, Fantasy Furniture, New York, 1989, p.62.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Grotto Table Circa 1880
By Pauly Co.
Located in London, GB
. 1. B. M. Newman, and A. Duncan, Fantasy Furniture, New York, 1989, p.62.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Grotto Settee Circa 1880
By Pauly Co.
Located in London, GB
collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York. 1. B. M. Newman, and A. Duncan, Fantasy Furniture, New York
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Vanities Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Roma, RM
fantasy furniture" and excellent quality reproductions of some pieces of the Garde Meuble National. He won
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Bronze

Outrageous Fantasy Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
FANTASY BIRD FORM CHAIR, HAND CARVED WITH REALISTIC HEAD, FEET, WINGS AND TAIL. A LOOSE CUSHION
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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Walnut

Fantasy Horse Weathervane
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful horse weathervane form with varied and weathered surface. Custom wall mount holds vane away from the wall.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Fantasy Furniture

North Wind Fantasy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Black Forest carved fantasy chair. North wind with open mouth, oak and original patina
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fantasy Fountain from 1664
Located in Boston, MA
of imaginative renderings of fantasy fountains, which exemplify the Baroque style in Northern Europe
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Fantasy Furniture

Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table
Located in Natchez, MS
19th century Venetian "fantasy" Grotto Center Table with shell motif and clam shell top with
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Carved Walnut Phoenix Fantasy Chair
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently carved walnut fantasy chair in the form of a phoenix with outstretched wings. Finely
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century Italian "Fantasy" Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of iconic "grotto" furniture. Measures: Top 16" x 16".
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fantasy Gilt-wood console table
Located in Vancouver, BC
FURNITURE 18th Roccoco Giltwood console table Hand carved Rococo Grotto Console table from Italy
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

English Bamboo "Fantasy" Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Visually stunning with six brass caps at its top, in addition to its tapered brass feet. Maple finish with excellent root appointments. Unusual size and form.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Brass

Carved Gilt Wood Fantasy Animal
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved and gilt wood winged bull mounted on bracket. most likely originally installed in a church.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Fantasy Furniture

Fantasy Figural Nude Hand Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Carved and painted hand mirror with voluptuous nude at against a prismatic chip carved radiating pattern, The patterned colored handle suggests a Deco period with incised initials RS...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Venetian Silver Gilt, "Fantasy" Grotto Settee
Located in Natchez, MS
Venetian 19th century Silver gilt, carved wood, "fantasy" Grotto Settee of large clam shell with
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Heavily Carved Fantasy Mirror with Griffin
Located in Round Top, TX
Heavily carved fantasy mirror with griffin. Very cool.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Exuberant 1920s Brass Sputnik Fantasy Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful multi light brass fantasy chandelier with great detailing.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto "fantasy" Suite
Located in Natchez, MS
Unusual Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Fantasy suite comprising of a settee and two armchairs. Made by
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Carved Gilt Wood Fantasy Animals
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair carved and gilt wood animals. one cared as winged bull the other as winged lion. mounted on brackets. most likely originally installed in a church.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Excellent 19th Century Italian Fantasy Grotto Table
Located in Montecito, CA
Fantastic 19th Century Italian "Grotto" table. Silver gilt top open scallop. With fantasy sea
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19th Century Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Gold, Vermeil, Silver

1920s French Alabaster Fantasy Sculpture / Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish 1920s French sculpture in two tone alabaster. Modelled as a seated lady on a tiger skin with black stripes, the lady covering one breast and holing flowers in the other han...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Fantasy Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Large Fantasy Bird Wall Brackets
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Victorian period wood wall brackets, detailed carved fantasy bird head with
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Early 20th Century Antique Fantasy Furniture

SET OF THREE HEAVILY CARVED FANTASY CHAIRS
Located in Round Top, TX
Sold as a set of three.
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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Fantasy Furniture

Rare Venetian Silver Gilt "grotto" Fantasy Rocker
Located in Natchez, MS
furniture.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Ceramic Fantasy Faux Tree Stump Planter
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic "Tree Trunk" Motif Planter (or for possible other uses such as umbrella stand), Probably Scottish, Late 19th Century (Approximately 16"Diameter x 16" Tall)
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19th Century Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Venetian Silver Gilt "Fantasy" Grotto Armchairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Silver Gilt "Fantasy" Grotto Armchairs with clamshell backs and seats, dolphin arms and
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Set of 2 Carved Fantasy Creatures on Stand
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Richly adorned with ornate architectural carvings, painted in red, white and black fantasy
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Painted Chest with Fantasy Dolphin Scroll Design
Located in Southampton, NY
Fabulous Chest with Fantasy Dolphin Scroll Design, Trimmed a la rouge, a showstopper in a bedroom
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19th Century French Antique Fantasy Furniture

Architectural Fantasy with Equestrian Statue by Giovanni Perego
By Giovanni Perego
Located in New York, NY
Considered one of the most important theater stage designers of the Neoclassical period, Giovanni Perego studied at the Milanese Accadèmia di Brera as a student of Paolo Landriani. I...
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Pen

19th Century Venetian Fantasy Grotto Style Revolving Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with a shell form swivel seat. The stool is nicely carved with a mellow fruitwood patina. Superb quality and details.
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19th Century Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Giovanni Battista Piranesi Print- Architectural fantasy 68" wide
Located in Stamford, CT
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) Original Print framed in excellent quality frame
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Outstanding Tramp Art Box w Hearts, Leaves Fantasy Images
Located in Manalapan, NJ
organic & fluid fantasy elements. Inside is a decoupage interior with cut-outs of birds, flowers, a child
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Fantasy Furniture

Rare and Important Large Carved Fantasy Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The piece is fashioned with a root pedestal and the surround is carved from pine cones. This is an imaginative and elaborately carved and visually stunning piece.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Staffordshire Pottery Figural Group of a Chinese Fantasy
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large and rare Chinese fantasy figural group with mother and child in a stylized pagoda complete
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19th Century English Antique Fantasy Furniture

Fantasy Chair and Chaise from the Oriental Theater Chicago
Located in Round Top, TX
From the lobby of the Oriental Theater in Chicago. Priced as a set.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Fantasy Furniture

"Over the Top" 19th Century Bamboo Fantasy Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Simply the best with gilt appointed root embellishments and exquisite decorated lacquered panels. Exceptional design and quality. Bevelled mirror is original.
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Fantasy Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

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Antique Fantasy Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique fantasy furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique fantasy furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique fantasy furniture, designed in the Art Nouveau, Folk Art or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique fantasy furniture over the years, but those crafted by A. Clerissy, Adriaan Kool and Brussels Manufactory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Fantasy Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique fantasy furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
Questions About Antique Fantasy Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    There 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.