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Silver Plate of the Westarp Family by Wilm Berlin, circa 1870
By Wilm Berlin
Located in Greding, DE
1810) on the well and a revolving Meander ornament. Embossed at the back for Berlin, circa 1870, F, and
Category
1870s German Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Magnificent pair of pink vases BERLIN porcelain
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very important and rare pair of pink porcelain vases of Berlin royal porcelain factory
this vases
Category
1890s German Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Gold Leaf
$25,000 / set
Fine Berlin ‘K.P.M’ Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Berlin (K.P.M) Porcelain rectangular plaque
The Artist, late 19th century
With a group of
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood
Berlin Porcelain Tureen, by KPM, Beautifully Decorated
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Konigliche Porcelain Manufactur of the 18th Century was finaced by
Friedrich II. The fabrication of porcelain was stricktly controlled as far
as productivity as well as quality w...
Category
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$3,395 Sale Price
30% Off
Large pair 19th Century Berlin lidded vases, 67cm high
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Brighton, Sussex
These exquisite late 19th-century pair of Berlin porcelain lidded vases showcase intricate
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$9,336 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Pair of Berlin Porcelain Covered Vases, Napoleon III.
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big pair of Berlin porcelain covered vases, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Fer de Berlin Candlestick, Berlin Iron, By A. Meves
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful Berlin Iron Candlestick by the iron foundry A.M.Nachf. - "Kunst- Eisen- und Zink
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin Porcelain Pierced Edge Floral Painted Cabinet Pla
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
with floral designs made by the renowned Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin around 1890.
The factory
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque, "The Dancing Lesson of Our Grandmother"
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in Tarzana, CA
" (29 cm)
The Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin (German: Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin) (KPM
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$6,800 / set
Neoclassical Berlin Iron Wall Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant wall mirror in neoclassical style, made of Berlin iron in the early 19th century. The frame
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Fine Cast Berlin Iron Necklace, Early 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. However
Category
Early 19th Century German Georgian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Double Portrait Relief in Medal Form, Berlin Iron, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Finely crafted relief medallion in Berlin iron, depicting a double portrait of a young couple in
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Berlin iron walking stick depicting parts of armours, Germany 1800s.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: jewel Walking stick, milord-shaped knob in perforated Berlin iron, with relief and
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal, Berlin Iron
Berlin Iron Statuette, Frederick the Great, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Finely crafted Berlin iron statuette depicting Frederick the Great (Friedrich II of Prussia, 1712
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pocket watch holder with lyre 1180 Berlin iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Cast iron with varying age patina. Round mount with lyre top and stepped base. Ornamental decorations. Probably Royal Prussian Foundries, first half of the 19th century. 23 x 9 x 9 c...
Category
1890s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
$1,057 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Berlin Deko Expressionist Armchair
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Petershagen, DE
Berlin, where craftsmen were pushing the boundaries between functional furniture and artistic expression.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Antique "Fer De Berlin" Bust, Berlin Iron, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bust "fer de Berlin", iron casting, 19th century.
Depicting a man in antique robe.
High
Category
1860s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830, Berlin iron
Pocket watch stand
Category
1830s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Empire Corner Étagère, Berlin circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
design, making this étagère a decorative masterpiece of Berlin craftsmanship circa 1800.
Category
Early 1800s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Giltwood
"De Stijl" Gerrit Rietveld
Berlin
Chair, 1923
By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply stunning 'Berlin Chair' designed by "De Stijl" founder and pioneering Dutch designer Gerrit
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Berlin Deko Marble Top Expressionist Center Table
Located in Petershagen, DE
Sculptural Berlin Deko Marble Top Expressionist Center Table, Attributed to Else Wenz-Viëtor, Circa
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble
Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A beautiful pair of cast iron vases (urns) on pedestal, attributed to the Royal Prussian Iron Foundries in Gleiwitz. This pair is modeled most likely after or inspired by an ancient ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Iron
Pair of Berlin Porcelain Asian Couple Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of German Berlin porcelain 18th Century figures of Asian man with cymbals and lady with parrot
Category
18th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Rectangular Berlin
K.P.M
Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular Berlin (K.P.M) plaque, 19th-early 20th century,
finely painted with a recumbent nude
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Cut Glass
Porcelain Figure, KPM Berlin 19th century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Belmont, MA
Woman with a parrot, KPM Berlin, 19th century..
Beautiful figurine of a standing woman in oriental
Category
19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Berlin Wool-work Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler depicting samples of lace patterns, florals, bird and geometric motifs.
Presented in a metallic gold frame and glazed.
Inscribed on verso made by Elisa...
Category
19th Century Country Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Early 19th Century Greyhound, Berlin Iron, Germany
Located in New York, NY
. Finely detailed, characteristic of Berlin ironwork and the delicate metal artistry of the early 19th
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
$3,500 / item
19th Century Lion Secretary Empire Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on solid oak and softwood partly ebonized. High-rise, architecturally designed corpus. In the front three drawers of different sizes. Straight writing board, behind it ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
$40,021 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Pyramid Secretary, Berlin circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
This pyramid-shaped secretary from the early 19th century impresses with its architectural design and high-quality craftsmanship. The gable-shaped top with segmental filling is accen...
Category
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Berlin
KPM
Style Porcelain Plaque, circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Berlin (KPM) style porcelain plaque, circa 1880
painted with a gypsy girl standing beside a tree
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Art Glass
Early 19th Century Berlin Mahogany Armoire
Located in London, by appointment only
Germany, circa 1825.
A Berlin mahogany display cabinet having a stepped pediment inlaid with
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Candleholders, Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Executed as stylized palms on rectangular landscape bases. The girandoles, each with four nozzles, are crafted in gilt-patinated wood with stucco elements. In unrestored original con...
Category
1810s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$16,679 / set
Monumental KPM Berlin vase, Weichmalerei, World
s Fair.
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental KPM Berlin Vase/Centerpiece, Weichmalerei, World's Fair.
Very elaborate and magnificent
Category
19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Berlin Porcelain Magpies, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Both perched on branches while one is peering down at a snail. Marked KPM Berlin.
Category
1870s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin Faience Black Chinoiserie Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Of ginger jar shape with outscrolled handles, surmounted by a pierced lid with knob-form finial; decorated with Court figures in a pagoda riverscape.
Category
1840s German Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Faience
Biedermeier Secretary, likely Berlin, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A representative Biedermeier secretary featuring full column supports with fire-gilt bases and capitals. The case is veneered in bookmatched mahogany and hand-polished. Resting on sq...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier One-Door Wardrobe, Berlin 1815-20 This elegant Biedermeier one-door wardrobe is a fine
Category
1810s European Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Clementine
, a Large Berlin
KPM
Porcelain Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Clementine', A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Conrad Kiesel. In a fine pierced giltwood
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
19th Century RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque, Carl Meinelt
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque, Carl Meinelt
A Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, late
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Tall Baroque Cabinet in Walnut, Berlin, 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Large courtly top furniture with swan neck pediment and a commode base with three drawers. The two
Category
1750s German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Walnut
Persian-Turkish Ceramic Plate Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Persian-Turkish Ceramic Plate Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
A richly colored
Category
1890s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Berlin Chair after Gerrit Rietveld by Jack Brogan, 1923
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Berlin Chair, designed after Gerrit Rietveld by Jack Brogan, USA, originally conceived in 1923
Category
1920s American Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Peter Breuer, Berlin, 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Breuer (1856–1930). Executed in Berlin around 1890, this work shows Breuer’s characteristic
Category
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain Plaque, circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque, circa 1890
impressed to verso KPM with sceptre mark
Size
Category
1890s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass
Berlin
K.P.M.
Painted Porcelain Plaque, "Madonna"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Berlin 'K.P.M.' painted porcelain plaque, "Madonna",
Late 19th century
After RAPHAEL (1483-1520
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Porcelain Picture Plate, Berlin circa 1830
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Small framed KPM porcelain picture plate in silver(?) frame with architectural view and hunting dogs playing in the foreground.
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical Cabinet, Probably Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet with smooth front with panels veneered in mahogany. The smooth plinth rests on low square feet. The temple-like pediment with smooth tympanum field is visually set o...
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
$14,400 Sale Price
52% Off
Pair of 18th Century Berlin Porcelain Handpainted Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of German Berlin porcelain 18th century figures of Asian man with cymbals and lady with parrot
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Empire Table with Palmettes, possibly Berlin / Gotha, circa 1820/25
Located in Greding, DE
2025.
A suite of furniture from Schloss Friedenstein in Gotha is known, including a table and a
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Upper Austrian Peasant Couple, 1626 – Historic Costume Prints, Berlin 1877
Located in Langweer, NL
Upper Austrian Peasant Couple, 1626 – Historic Costume Prints, Berlin 1877
This matched pair of
Category
1870s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
19th Century Berlin Iron Work Statue of Goethe
Located in Hudson, NY
This statue cast in heavy iron is an interesting example of pieces made and knows as Berlin
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
Berlin Porcelain Perfume Burner, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century perfume burner, Napoleon III period, Berlin porcelain, gilt bronze mount, Louis XVI
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Sugar Bowl, Gebrüder Gerike, Berlin, 1830–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Small and finely crafted silver sugar bowl resting on paw feet with an octagonal body. The lid features a decorative vine-leaf frieze around the edge and a detailed relief appliqué d...
Category
1830s German Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Antique Costume Prints of Tyrol, Paris, Berlin and Others
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print including many different costumes including costumes of Tyrol, Paris, Berlin
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
$171 Sale Price
20% Off
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Questions About Antique Furniture Berlin
- 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.