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Antique Exotic Folding Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Interior. Also to use as a coffee table. Campaign furniture, designed to be folded up, packed, and carried
Category

1870s British Early Victorian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Antique Exotic Folding Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London
Antique Exotic Folding Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London

Antique Exotic Folding Adjustable Daybed "British Campaign Furniture" London

$5,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Folding Bamboo Table
Located in London, England
Rattan covered folding bamboo occasional / side table.
Category

Early 1900s Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Pine

Antique Folding Bamboo Table
Folding Bamboo Table

Folding Bamboo Table

$731
decorative folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
decorative folding chair
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique decorative folding chair
decorative folding chair

decorative folding chair

$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality George III Period, Late 18th Century, Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter Having Three
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter

$6,222
Tuscan folding chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular leather back over scrolled leaf carved arms with flower head terminals , raised on X form legs ending in paw feet
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Tuscan folding chairs
Tuscan folding chairs

Tuscan folding chairs

$9,800 / set
Antique Bentwood Folding Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique mid nineteenth century folding Bentwood stool. It folds and collapses for storage or
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique Bentwood Folding Stool
Antique Bentwood Folding Stool

Antique Bentwood Folding Stool

$995
Rocking Folding Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Rocking Folding Chair
Rocking Folding Chair

Rocking Folding Chair

$1,077
Folding Marquetry Table, 19th century
Located in Lucenec, SK
This fine folding table originates from Central Europe (the Austro-Hungarian region) at the 19th
Category

19th Century European Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Folding Marquetry Table, 19th century
Folding Marquetry Table, 19th century

Folding Marquetry Table, 19th century

$2,010
Folding Drinks Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid-19th century English folding or coaching table in mahogany with scissor action X-frame legs
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Folding Drinks Table
Folding Drinks Table

Folding Drinks Table

$3,900
Antique style folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique style folding chair
Category

19th Century European Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique style folding chair
Antique style folding chair

Antique style folding chair

$784 Sale Price
53% Off
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera

$331
1900s French Oak Folding Table
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French oak folding table offers a versatile blend of functionality and rustic charm
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Oak

1900s French Oak Folding Table
1900s French Oak Folding Table

1900s French Oak Folding Table

$3,595
Mahogany Folding Table, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant folding table featuring tall, fluted, tapering legs and a narrow drawer integrated into the
Category

19th Century Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Folding Table, 19th Century
Mahogany Folding Table, 19th Century

Mahogany Folding Table, 19th Century

$3,590
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair

Italian Inlaid Folding Chair

$7,900
Antique Heriringbone folding Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a beautiful example of a master furniture maker. The inlay is on both sides of this table
Category

Mid-19th Century Federal Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Heriringbone folding Table
Antique Heriringbone folding Table

Antique Heriringbone folding Table

$3,475
Antique Folding Curule Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Folding Curule Armchair
Antique Folding Curule Armchair

Antique Folding Curule Armchair

$975
Antique Folding Chair 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Old faux bamboo wood folding chair in gild gold color and green fabric. Has a very nice patina.
Category

1850s French Hollywood Regency Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Folding Chair 1850
Antique Folding Chair 1850

Antique Folding Chair 1850

$1,496
1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair
Located in Brecht, BE
be folded and I can have it professionaly packed for you...
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair
1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair

1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair

$2,333
19th Century English Folding Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 19th century English folding table. The patina and character on this piece is
Category

1880s English Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Folding Table
19th Century English Folding Table

19th Century English Folding Table

$4,875
19th Century Teak Folding Table
Located in Topanga, CA
A teak folding table, featuring a minimalistic design with clean lines. This charming and versatile
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Teak

19th Century Teak Folding Table
19th Century Teak Folding Table

19th Century Teak Folding Table

$300
Regency Style Chinoiserie Folding Table
Located in Essex, MA
Can fold and be used as a decorative screen. Two shelves with Chinoiserie decoration.
Category

Early 1900s American Regency Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Chinoiserie Folding Table
Regency Style Chinoiserie Folding Table

Regency Style Chinoiserie Folding Table

$675
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Located in New York, NY
This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and is presented with a long glass shelf that was customized for extra storage. Made fr...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Oak

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

$2,600
Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long four seat pew bench with folding seats. Slat back and seats in sturdy frame. Great for
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Antique Four Seat Folding Row

Antique Four Seat Folding Row

$900
French Campaign Folding Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wrought iron adjustable folding chaise lounge, 19th C.
Category

19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Campaign Folding Chair
French Campaign Folding Chair

French Campaign Folding Chair

$10,750
Art Nouveau Folding Children s Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
sheepskin. The chair at the table can be folded backwards and the whole chair can also be folded so that the
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Spruce

Art Nouveau Folding Children s Chair
Art Nouveau Folding Children s Chair

Art Nouveau Folding Children s Chair

$2,345 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century French folding garden table ..
Located in Brecht, BE
a foldable french iron garden table ... rests of old paint ... can be used indoors as well as
Category

19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th century French folding garden table ..
19th century French folding garden table ..

19th century French folding garden table ..

$1,615
Baroque Folding Screen
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Baroque folding screen in excellent condition. Pine frame, painted canvas.
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Baroque Folding Screen
Baroque Folding Screen

Baroque Folding Screen

$5,004 Sale Price
30% Off
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Slate, Iron

American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat

American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat

$1,500
Antique English Folding Tray Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made folding butlers tray table. A very
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Folding Tray Table
Antique English Folding Tray Table

Antique English Folding Tray Table

$2,074
Antique Folding Children s Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Folding Children s Buggy Chair
Antique Folding Children s Buggy Chair

Antique Folding Children s Buggy Chair

$425
19thC English Oak Folding Cricket Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19thC English Oak Folding Cricket Table sku 2061 Open W73 x D73 x H67.5 cm Closed W62 x D54 x
Category

19th Century Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Oak

19thC English Oak Folding Cricket Table
19thC English Oak Folding Cricket Table

19thC English Oak Folding Cricket Table

$5,876
Pair of French Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French folding chairs with iron frames. Distinctive vertical beechwood slats form
Category

19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Folding Chairs
Pair of French Folding Chairs

Pair of French Folding Chairs

$1,550 / set
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

$2,450
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Italian Folding Screen
Italian Folding Screen

Italian Folding Screen

$4,800
1920s French Burl Wood Folding Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great folding table from France, 1920s. Beautiful wood top with burl inlay and three sculptural
Category

1920s French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

1920s French Burl Wood Folding Table
1920s French Burl Wood Folding Table

1920s French Burl Wood Folding Table

$3,250
Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage folding campaign or camp rocking chair. Eastlake style detail with finial tops. Nice flame
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair

Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair

$760
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
furniture and equipment required for daily life as if they still lived in home-like surroundings. Chests
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table

English Edwardian Folding Games Table

$2,750
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920 s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
Category

1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920 s
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920 s

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920 s

$466
19th century French foldable iron garden table ...
Located in Brecht, BE
lovely patina on this iron foldable French garden table, rests of old paint, sturdy and ready to
Category

19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th century French foldable iron garden table ...
19th century French foldable iron garden table ...

19th century French foldable iron garden table ...

$1,735
Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair
Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair

Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair

$1,980
Antique French Campaign Style Folding Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extremely unusual French Campaign Style cane and fruitwood folding stool. The side legs are hinged
Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Antique French Campaign Style Folding Stool
Antique French Campaign Style Folding Stool

Antique French Campaign Style Folding Stool

$950
Japanese Folding Screens Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
This Japanese six-panel Byobu screen, used for tea ceremonies, is a unique size and depicts scenes from the 11th-century Japanese literary classic "The Tales of Prince Genji." Painte...
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Folding Screens Gold Leaf
Japanese Folding Screens Gold Leaf

Japanese Folding Screens Gold Leaf

$11,439
21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair
Located in Queens, NY
23 Outdoor iron folding side bistro chairs with single slat back and slat seat. (19/20th Cent
Category

19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Iron

21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair
21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair

21 Outdoor Iron Folding Bistro Chair

$900 / item
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder, of typical form when closed and opening at the press of a brass
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder

Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder

$6,637
19th century quirky French oak foldable table ...
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky 19th century oak foldable table, unique piece, lovely grey patina ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th century quirky French oak foldable table ...
19th century quirky French oak foldable table ...

19th century quirky French oak foldable table ...

$1,496
1900s Belgian Carved Oak Folding Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian carved oak folding wall mirror presents a beautifully aged patina and refined
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

1900s Belgian Carved Oak Folding Wall Mirror
1900s Belgian Carved Oak Folding Wall Mirror

1900s Belgian Carved Oak Folding Wall Mirror

$1,595
Folding Game Board, America circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Folk art folding game board with black and yellow checkerboard and applied edge molding. Chess and
Category

1890s American Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood

Folding Game Board, America circa 1890
Folding Game Board, America circa 1890

Folding Game Board, America circa 1890

$2,200
American Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Early 20thC American Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table sku 1542 W93 x D52 x H68cm
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Oak

American Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table
American Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

American Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

$2,884
19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair

19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair

$2,737 Sale Price
55% Off
William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV Rosewood Card Table with Fold Over Baized Top on Baluster Column leading to Pedestal
Category

1830s William IV Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Baize, Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table
William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table

William IV Rosewood Card Folding Table

$1,985
Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CHAIR WITH FOLDING SLATS, CALLED «SAVONAROLE»   ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15th
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"
Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"

Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"

$16,755
Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Byobu painted with mineral pigments on gold leaf, the quality of the painting is still excellent, with no color loss or restorations. A classic four-panel screen depicting Mount Fuji...
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf

Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf

$17,952
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs

$2,204 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table
Located in Louisville, KY
There's something very unique about this early 1900's cutting/work table. Maybe it's the simplistically slim design. Or the unusual details seen in the thin brass rods that work smar...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table
Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

Early Oak Folding Cutting/Work Table

$1,950
Indian Brass Folding Occasional Table
Located in Kent, Dover
An Indian decorative brass and hardwood occasional table. The stand, which folds, is profusely
Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indian Brass Folding Occasional Table
Indian Brass Folding Occasional Table

Indian Brass Folding Occasional Table

$1,812
Leather Top Folding Table, FR-0290-03
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Leather Top Folding Table Item #: FR-0290-03 The leather has wear / cracks from age and use
Category

19th Century Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Top Folding Table, FR-0290-03
Leather Top Folding Table, FR-0290-03

Leather Top Folding Table, FR-0290-03

$2,200
Vintage Moorish Moroccan Brass Folding Tray Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
Moroccan brass folding tray table is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that features intricate
Category

19th Century British Moorish Antique Folding Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moorish Moroccan Brass Folding Tray Table
Vintage Moorish Moroccan Brass Folding Tray Table

Vintage Moorish Moroccan Brass Folding Tray Table

$1,313
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Antique Folding Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique folding furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of antique folding furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of antique folding furniture, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Japanese School, Fenton Brothers and Liberty of London each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of antique folding furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Folding Furniture?

A piece of antique folding furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,402, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500,000.
Questions About Antique Folding Furniture
  • How do I identify my antique furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What makes furniture an antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs 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 Answer
    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.
  • What antique furniture is popular?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my antique furniture is valuable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is antique furniture worth anything?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is antique furniture making a comeback?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I date antique furniture from the UK?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the best finish for antique furniture?
    1 Answer
    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
  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
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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.

  • How can I tell how old my antique furniture is?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I tell what my antique furniture is worth?
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    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.
  • How old is furniture called antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell antique furniture from reproduction?
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    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.
  • How can I tell who made my antique furniture?
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    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.
  • How old must furniture be to be considered antique?
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    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.
  • How do you tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture?
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    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.
  • What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
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    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.

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