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American Cast Iron Talon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American red painted cast iron talon, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$14,250
French 16th Century Torchere, Standing Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding late 16th century Torchere, standing lantern from the Avignon region of France. Expertly crafted from hand forged iron. Exceptional patina and stunning detail.
Category
16th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts
Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. An extremely rare telescopic iron standard or floor lamp. With later rewiring for electricity.Extended Height: 182.5 cm
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Arts
Crafts cast iron fireplace with curved sides
stylized floral decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts cast iron fireplace with curved sides designed to throw more heat into the room with stylized floral decoration throughout, pillars to the sides and heating shelve...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase upholstery. Lovely Caine work on the barrel shape.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Old Red Lacquered Small Table with Chinoiserie Decoration and Two Drawers
Located in North Salem, NY
Interesting and attractive 19th century small two drawer red lacquered table with hand painted chinoiserie decoration on top and all sides on square tapered legs.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$2,445 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Game Table By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
period, was renowned throughout Europe for creating furniture that seamlessly blended mechanical
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Bronze
English Victorian Iron Coat Hooks
Located in Faversham, GB
An charming run of late Victorian iron hooks with an arrangement of five shapely hooks along a back support.
The hooks are particularly interesting as they resemble imitation branch...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet.
This is a remarkable Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The...
Category
Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Gold, Berlin Iron
$5,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pair of American Country Washington Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country-style (19/20th Century) iron andiron in the form of George Washington. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pair Of Iron Candlesticks Cj Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen Circa 1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of cast iron candlesticks by "CJ Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen" in neo-Gothic style
Signed in de base inside
Circa 1880
Height 19 cm
Category
Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...
Category
1910s British Hollywood Regency Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$4,162 Sale Price
59% Off
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes,...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,519 Sale Price
52% Off
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,026 Sale Price / set
87% Off
Center Pedestal Jugendstil Cabinet
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
, the cabinet reflects the design vocabulary of Berlin Deco furniture between tradition and
Category
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble
Bauhaus Armchair Pair in Bentwood, Model A 60F by Thonet-Mundus, Austria, 1929
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Berlin, DE
trend. One year before the tubular steel furniture company L. & C. Arnold published in the company
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926
By Viktor Lurje, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Berlin, DE
) and of the so-called "Viennese living space culture".
“ARCHITECT VICTOR LURJE, BERLIN - Viktor Lurje
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Large Berlin Porcelain Bracket
By Alexander Kips
Located in New York, NY
This charming yet substantial Neo-Rococo bracket was made in Berlin by KPM, the royal porcelain
Category
1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blanc de Chine Berlin Porcelain Vase
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This tall, slender, blanc de chine porcelain vase was made around 1910 in Berlin by KPM, and was
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin Ironwork "Warwick" Urn 19th c.
By Royal Berlin Ironworks
Located in Hudson, NY
"Warwick" Urn, Royal Ironworks, Berlin, Germany. Circa 1826
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
Pair of Expressionistic Candlesticks H.J. Wilm Berlin 1926 Sterlinsilver
By Wilm Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
For the famous Berlin jeweler and silversmith H.J.Wilm these candlesticks decorated in the taste of
Category
1920s German Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Berlin Center Piece
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
An attractive Berlin porcelain center piece hand painted with elaborate floral bouquets and
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin Figural Porcelain Covered Tureen
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Manufaktur Berlin, incised sceptre mark.
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Berlin Chocolate Cup, Rococo Hunt Scenes, circa 1780
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Berlin chocolate cup, with twin handles, well painted with hunt scenes within gilt rococo panels in
Category
1780s German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of 19th Century Berlin Vases and Lids
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Berlin porcelain urn-shaped vases and lids circa 1880, on a royal blue background
Category
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
$2,875 / set
Pair of Ormolu Porcelain Vases by the Royal Porcelain Manufacture of Berlin
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Paris, FR
panels on Prussian blue background, also called Berlin blue. The decorations that are painted on one side
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin Porcelain Large Cup Depicting the Palace of Berlin, 19th Century
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
Offered for sale is this 19th century antique Berlin porcelain large cup depicting the Palace of
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Rixdorfer Drucke, Galerie Nierendorf Berlin
Located in Basel, CH
Drucke, Berlin, Germany.
Category
1920s German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
KPM Berlin Porcelain Tazza or Compote
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
19th century porcelain compote marked with KPM berlin underglazed sceptre and with hand painted
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Music Table Flatow&Priemer Berlin, 1823
By Flatow
Priemer 1
Located in Vienna, AT
This piece was designed by Flatow&Priemer in 1823 in Berlin. The table is made of mahogany. It is
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs Birchwood Berlin, 1830
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sabre legs from Berlin 1830.
Surface was polished with shellac.
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Birch
Authentic Baroque Composite Dresser, Berlin, 1790s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
This authentic museum quality Baroque composite dresser is of stately provenience from Berlin.
It
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Porcelain SPM Berlin Oval Dish
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Unique and rare SPM Berlin oval dish, Germany, 1880-1900.
Richly decorated with gold and blue
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Authentic Neoclassical Bureau, Berlin, circa 1850
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
. This wonderful Berlin-made bureau provides its owner with both the playfulness of the Gothic style and
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Kpm Berlin Meyer Zodiac Boy Virgo Porcelain Figurine
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Sassenheim, ZH
KPM berlin month figurine with zodiac sign 'Virgo', 1st choice, 20th c. White porcelain with
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Ernst Schneider 1925 Photo nude "Music hall " Berlin
By Ernst Schneider
Located in Denia, ES
Ernst Schneider was one of the most acclaimed studio photographers of Berlin during the 1910s
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall, L
Homme Au Cochon, Berlin, 1922-1923
By Marc Chagall
Located in Vienna, Vienna
One of the earlier works from the Berlin period, titled with 'L'Homme au cochon'.
Numbered 5/35 and
Category
1920s French Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall, Juif à la Tora, Berlin, 1922-1923
By Marc Chagall
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Titled with ''Jew with Tora'' this paper is one of the earlier works from Chagalls, Berlin years
Category
1920s French Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
19th Century Ormolu Mounted Berlin Kpm Porcelain Clock Set
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th C. Ormolu Mounted Berlin KPM Porcelain Clock Set. Circa 1890
KPM porcelain clock set, c.1890
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early Berlin Porcelain Lifesize Quail, Wegely Period, circa 1755
By Wegley
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare early Wegely (Berlin) figure of a partridge, modelled standing on a rocky plinth with
Category
1750s German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Large White Glazed Vase Kpm Berlin Scepter Mark 1925
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Frisco, TX
A lovely large Vase from the Royal Porcelain Manufacturing Company Berlin (K.P.M). It is complete
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Ceramic
Courtly Baroque Hallway Cabinet from Berlin/Brandenburg, circa 1750
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
This Baroque hallway cabinet is of noble provenience from the Berlin/Brandenburg region.
It is
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Walnut, Ash
Marc Chagall, La botte sur le toit, Berlin 1922/23
By Marc Chagall
Located in Vienna, Vienna
One of the earlier wood cuts by Chagall, created during his Berlin years 1922/23 and printed after
Category
1920s French Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Scarce Invalidensaule Monument Model with Thermometer, circa 1854, Berlin
Located in Lafayette, CA
Berlin's Invalidenpark - a hospital and park built in 1748 to house military casualties from
Category
1850s Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Courtly Baroque Hallway Cabinet from Berlin/Brandenburg, circa 1750
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Wonderful Baroque hallway cabinet made of the finest walnut veneer.
This impressive cabinet was once in the ownership of a prominent family and a display piece in the Märkisches...
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Wilhelm Albermann Sculptor 1835 Werden 1913 Köln 1856 Kunstakademie Berlin
By Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Albermann
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Cologne / Rhine! He was a very important, German sculptor who studied at the Artacademie Berlin in 1856
Category
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century Berlin KPM Bulbous Tureen and Cover
Located in Madrid, ES
Blue sceptre mark.
Decorated in colour with scenes depicting patients from the "Midnight Modern conversation" by William Hogarth (1697-1764) and Deutsche Blume. the borders are gilt...
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Rare KPM Berlin (Köningliche Porzellan Manufactur) porcelain Tureens ca. 1920
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin (Köningliche Porzellan Manufactur) porcelain oval soup tureen and 2
Category
1920s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Very Early Marcel Breuer B9 Table, Standardmöbel GmbH Berlin, 1927, Bauhaus
By Standard Möbel, Marcel Breuer
Located in Bern, CH
This is an exceptional B9, designed by Marcel Breuer. It is the standardmöbel version of the B9, that means that this is the very first series of this table. This series got two scre...
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Chrome
Good Late Renaissance Ormolu Miniature "Turmuhr" 1656 Martinot Zachavie, Berlin
By Martinot Zacharie
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good late Renaissance ormolu miniature turmuhr Martinot Zachavie, Berlin. The beautiful silver
Category
17th Century German Louis XIV Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver, Ormolu
Pair of Walnut Stools, 19th Century, with Berlin Needlework Covers, Circa 1862
Located in London, GB
Fine Berlin needlework stools.
An extremely rare pair of exhibition quality walnut cabriole leg
Category
19th Century British Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Berlin/KPM Porcelain Dinner Service, King Wilhelm II Grape Motif
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New Haven, CT
There are 26 pieces in this assembled Berlin dinner service for Germany's last King of Prussia
Category
1890s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
E. Westpfahl 1906 Berlin Signet Dated Painting Oil Canvas Original Eboni Frame
By E. Westpfahl
Located in Osnabrück, DE
E. Westpfahl, born 1851, died 1926 in Berlin, was an extraordinary artist of size who left works
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Canvas
Large Pair of Berlin KPM Porcelain Campana Form Twin Handle Urns
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
vases on each side. Berlin mark to undersides
Additional Information:
Type: Urns
Dimension: 19 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Earth Globe by Ernst Schotte hand colored
crafted 1895 Berlin Germany
Located in Antwerpen, BE
in Berlin, Germany. This remarkable piece, known as "Schottes Schul & Familien Globus nach den
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Paper
Secretary "à abattant" Johann Gottlob Fiedler Workshop, Berlin, circa 1790/95
Located in Bamberg, DE
furniture from the workshop of Johann Gottlob Fiedler (born 1735 in Liegnitz - after 1818, probably Berlin
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
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Questions About Antique Furniture Berlin
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.