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Persian-Turkish Faience Plate with Twin Fish Motif – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Persian-Turkish Faience Plate with Twin Fish Motif – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
Description:
An
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1890s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Berlin Bear Souvenir Statue Building Ashtray Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1930s souvenir building Statue architectural model Ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item i...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Sugar box. Silver. Northern Europe (possibly Berlin), first half 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sugar box. Silver in colour. Northern Europe (possibly Berlin), first half of the 19th century
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Title: Festive Winter Celebration, Published by Richard Bong, Berlin, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
in Berlin W."
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1890s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Berlin Oval Plate Table on Carved Foot Dining Table Mahogany German
Located in Epfach, DE
innovation of early 19th-century Berlin furniture design, making it a unique addition to any collection or
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Maple
Pair Of 19th Century Wild
Wessel Desk Lamps
By Wild
Wessel, Berlin
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of XIX Century German gilt brass adjustable desk lamps by Wild and Wessel, with white glass vesta shades. In the Classical manner.
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1870s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
$4,151 / set
Balance Act, Otto Geyer (Berlin 1843-1914), Bronze sculpture on marble base
Located in Dresden, DE
Otto Geyer (1843 Berlin - 1914 Berlin)
BALANCEAKT (Boy balancing on a turtle)
Bronze on marble
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Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Bronze
RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting Psyche holding a Urn, R. Beyschlag
Located in Berlin, DE
RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting Psyche holding a Urn, after R. Beyschlag
A large KPM
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1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Berlin KPM School Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman, Framed, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Berlin KPM School Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman, Framed, C1890
Measures - 9.5"H x 6
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19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque
KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning and finely painted KPM Berlin Plaque after Paul Thumann's (1834-1908
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1880s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map of the City of Berlin in Germany,
1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Berlin'. Original antique map of the city of Berlin, Germany. This map
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup
Saucer, Cobalt Blue
Gold, ca. 1800
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
) Berlin, circa 1800. This neoclassical cylindrical cup is richly decorated with a cobalt blue ground and
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Early 1800s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Botanical Photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt, Berlin, 1932
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures Wundergarten der Natur, 1932.
Hung together, these make a very impressive and modern wall display. Available in smaller groups or individually at $595...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
A Berlin Deko German Expressionist Library by Fritz August Breuhaus
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1
Located in Petershagen, DE
in: Markus Winter, Berlin Deko, Stuttgart, 2025, pp. 97-99
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. Beautiful and ready to
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
19th Century Table Lamp by Harvard Student Patent Wild
Wessel Aladino
By Wild
Wessel, Berlin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
.
Harvard German student lamp, Patent Wild & Wessel, Berlin. The lamp was subsequently electrified and the
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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Antique Print of a Court in Berlin by Huquier, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vüe de Manege couvert de Berlin avec la Statue de Frederic Roy de Prusse
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Mid-18th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Prussia
Posen – Insets of Berlin, Königsberg
Danzig, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Prussia & Posen – With Insets of Berlin, Königsberg & Danzig, 1858
Highly detailed
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling - The Archer, Bronze Sculpture, Germany, Berlin 1900
By Julius Schmidt-Felling
Located in Greven, DE
was born in 1835 in Berlin, in what was then the Kingdom of Prussia, and died in 1920.
The sculptor's
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Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Serpentine
Set of four Silver Plates or Chargers, Friedländer Berlin, ca. 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four elegant silver plates crafted by Friedländer, Berlin around 1900. Each plate features
Category
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Antique Neoclassical, Empire Period, Berlin-KPM Gold Ground Campana Vase
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and quite exquisite antique Neoclassical Berlin (KPM) manufactory gold ground
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860
This finely executed
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1860s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
$2,208 Sale Price
20% Off
French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, gold.
4 Exclusive French salon chairs
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Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Beech
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Neuosier Pattern Fruit Bowl
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain Neuosier pattern fruit bowl.
By KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur).
The bowl has a bouquet of purple & white pansies, trumpet flowers, and lilies to...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Original Antique Poster Clay Cement Lime Industry Exhibition Berlin Industry TZK
Located in London, GB
Exhibition / II Ton Zement & Kalkindustrie Ausstelllung held at Berlin Baumschulenweg from 1 June to 18 July
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1910s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Berlin Deko Painted Wood Cabinet with Polychrome Carved Panel, Germany, 1928
Located in Petershagen, DE
exemplifies the combination of historic furniture construction and confectionery shop décor of the 1920s
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel
Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Berlin, Germany, circa 1900. The ornate spelter base is richly decorated with two finely modeled putti
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Early 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Zinc
KPM, Berlin, Royal Ivory Tea Service in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Royal Ivory tea service in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration for six people
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Berlin
K.P.M.
Porcelain Plaque after David II Teniers
By David Teniers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After David II Teniers (1610-1690)
Intérieur d’une taverne
A Large Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain
Category
1870s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Canvas
19th Century German Berlin Cast Iron Charger with Signs of the Zodiac
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century German, likely Berlin Iron Works, cast iron charger with mythological figures of
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Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
Germany Map with Berlin Inset – Het Duitsche Keizerrijk, Nieuwe Hand-Atlas 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
Germany Map with Berlin Inset – Het Duitsche Keizerrijk, Nieuwe Hand-Atlas 1876
This detailed 19th
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1870s Dutch Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Antique Berlin School KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Berlin School KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman C1890
Measures - 8.5"H x 5.75"W x
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19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
German 19th Century Berlin Porcelain Kpm Covered Bacchus Tureen Centerpiece
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine German 19th century Berlin porcelain covered Tureen, the finial in form of an infant
Category
19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$4,950 Sale Price
33% Off
An Exceptional Berlin KPM Iridescent Jeweled Porcelain Vase "The Spring Dance"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
An Exceptional Berlin KPM (Vienna Style) Iridescent Jeweled Porcelain Vase: "The Spring Dance"
A
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin Porcelain Fruit Basket Bowl Meissen Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Berlin, DE
- KPM Berlin fruit basket porcelain
- first choice with red orb mark
- with plastic flowers
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Sculpture By Victor-Heinrich Seifert, circa 1910, Berlin, Signed
By Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in Greven, DE
figure is named "Pierrot".
A boy in festive costume reaches out his hand to dance.
Berlin, around 1910
Category
1910s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Berlin KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque Portrait Young Gypsy Woman 1880
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Portland, OR
A beautiful antique German hand-painted Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, circa 1880.
The plaque was
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1890s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811
Located in Greven, DE
furniture now kept in Rome is attributed.
The flourishing craftsmanship in Berlin in the late 18th and early
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze
Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
& Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Berlin Deko Eight Light Chandelier Made of a Silver Toned Alloy
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
A Berlin Deko eight light chandelier made of a silver toned alloy, echoing the appearance of pewter
Category
1910s Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Una Gitana
A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti (1847-1903), depicting a
Category
19th Century German Renaissance Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin
Located in Hannover, DE
Gerhart Wolbeer brand, which was based in Berlin way back in the 17th century, was known for its amazing
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Early 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup
Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Atlanta, GA
KPM or Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin hard-paste porcelain, the cup of rounded form with
Category
Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Topographical/Weichmalerei Easter Egg Flacon or Bottle
By KPM Porcelain, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain egg shaped flacon or bottle.
By the Royal Berlin KPM Porcelain
Category
19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Plaque Portrait of a Girl
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A porcelain plaque portrait from KPM that depicts a young girl sitting in a stone bench after gathering some roses in her shawl and embellish her turban with one of them. Beautifully...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$9,600 Sale Price
59% Off
Rare Antique German Porcelain Tea Coffee Set Hand Painted Gilt KPM Berlin
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique German Porcelain Tea Coffee Set Hand Painted Gilt KPM Berlin
German, c. 1830
Smallest
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Oil Painting Jacob, Julius Berlin 1842 Genazzano, Piscopal Palace and Bridgeacce
Located in Berlin, DE
illustration of episcopal palace and bridge access.
Oil painting circa 1874 from Jacob Julius (1842-1929)
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1870s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair KPM Royal Berlin German Hand Decorated Gilt Vases Centerpieces 19C
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Pair of Continental German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain
Category
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Oval Berlin
K.P.M.
Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Oval Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque of a Harem Dancer
Germany, circa 1890
This exceptional
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood, Porcelain
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Berlin
K.P.M.
Painted Rectangular Plaque, "the Dance", Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Berlin (K.P.M.) Painted Rectangular Plaque, "The Dance",
Late 19th Century
depicting dancers in
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass
Pair of Berlin Porcelain Two-Handled Covered Urns, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Each relief molded urn flanked by upright handles, painted with roundels with a scene of lovers on the front and back, on a cobalt blue ground.
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1870s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin Fine Porcelain Plaque "Lady with Pearl Necklace" Signed by Knoeller
Located in Nottingham, GB
KPM Berlin Fine Porcelain Plaque "Lady with Pearl Necklace" Signed by Knoeller
Impressed K.P.M
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Porcelain Kpm Berlin Hand Painted Double Salt
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This open salt was made in the 19th century in typical Rococo style. The interior of the salt basin and the stand is delicately painted with birds, flowers and insects. In the center...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Enamel
Large Very Fine Berlin
k.p.m.
Porcelain Plaque, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large very fine Berlin (k.p.m.) Porcelain Plaque
late 19th century,
impressed monogram and
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin. Six Royal Ivory Deep Plates in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Six Royal Ivory deep plates in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. 1920s
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
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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 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 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 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 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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 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 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 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 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.