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Important Hercules Plastic Statue from Berlin, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Important Hercules plastic from Berlin, 1840.
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Zinc
German Brass Oil Lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
German brass oil lamp by Fhrich Griftz, Berlin
A good looking piece on a cast iron base, it has
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
Manual Vacuum Cleaner Suctor Berlin, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Manual vacuum cleaner suctor Berlin, circa 1900. Original state.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Earth Globe, Kiepert, Berlin, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Earth globe with brass meridian on baluster-shaped base. Drawn by H. Kiepert Berlin.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Paper
Wall Brackets, Castle
Neues Palais
, Berlin, circa 1765
Located in Greding, DE
, Berlin, circa 1765. The consoles are carved giltwood. They have a inventory label "Room 353, No. 27". The
Category
1760s German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood
Exceptional German Neoclassical Secretary, Berlin, 1810-1815
Located in Kastrup, DK
Magnificent early 19th century German neoclassical secretary desk, Berlin, circa 1810-1815
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1875, Berlin Beadwork Oval Panel Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An enchanting Berlin beadwork oval panel plateau or tray, set within an ebonized frame on button
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Beads
Empire Candelabra, Werner
Mieth, Berlin, around 1800
By Werner
Mieth, Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire candlestick made of bronze, patinated and fire gilded. The conical shaft rises above a trefoil stand with three lion paws and ends in a large bowl with candle spout. The...
Category
Early 1800s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Large Biedermeier Library Bookcase, Berlin, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large library cabinet with a two-door lower section and a two-door upper section with glazed and arched doors and carved vine decoration in the spandrels. The cornice is profiled sev...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Fall Front Secretaire, Berlin, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Secretaire "à abattant" with a two-door lower cabinet standing on square pointed feet, veneered in mahogany. Pilasters with gilded capitals and bases support the flat cornice with on...
Category
1810s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
Berlin KPM Figural Porcelain Egg Shaped Weichmalerei Vases
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Berlin KPM figural porcelain egg shaped vases with cupids riding dolphins
Category
1880s German Louis XVI Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin K.P.M. Rectangular Plaque, Marked and Signed
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Berlin K.P.M. Rectangular Plaque, Marked and Signed
Impressed monogram and sceptre mark and
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Large German Globe on a Wooden Stand, Berlin
By Heinrich Kiepert
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Kiepert, H. Erdglobus, lithograph Druck u. Verlag D. Reimer (E. Vohsen)
Berlin, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Rare A Berlin (K.P.M.) Rectangular Plaque, Signed
By F. Schmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare A Berlin (K.P.M.) Rectangular Plaque Signed F. Schmidt
late 19th century
Impressed monogram
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Berlin KPM Porcelain Parrot Figurine
Located in Doylestown, PA
Berlin KPM Porcelain blanc de chin parrot figurine, late 19th c., the parrot perched on a stump
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque of Madonna
Child 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a finely painted beautiful KPM Berlin Plaque by Raphael Santi, circa 1885 in date
The
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Ormolu
Chinoiserie Lidded Vases, Probably Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of red lacquered metal urns with polychrome chinoiserie décor on the wall. Probably Berlin in
Category
Early 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Zinc Cast Figures, Philipp Konrad Moritz Geiss, Berlin
Located in Greding, DE
A lying representation of a male and female personification produced in the zinc casting process, First half of the 19th century. Presumably the final element of a tympanum group on ...
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Candlesticks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Pair of rare Iron Candlesticks, Prussian Royal Ironworks. The shaft, rising from three lion feet, stands on a round base which is decorated with palmettes. Three owls with outspread ...
Category
19th Century German First Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
Heymann Terrestrial Globe with Compass, Berlin, circa 1885
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 24 inch highly detailed terrestrial globe with compass by Ludwig Julius Heymann, Berlin, circa
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Side Table Berlin, First Half of the 19th Century
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Very beautiful side table on a carved trefoil stand with paw feet. The foldable round tabletop shows a beautiful inlay work out of maple.
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Maple
Neoclassical Chairs, Berlin First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Four gilt chairs and one armchair with curved legs and backrests with a star shaped décor element. The chairs were reupholstered with a high-quality turquoise-blue fabric. The origin...
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
Antique German Berlin Porcelain Plaque Florentine Frame, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a finely painted beautiful Berlin porcelain oval plaque depicting a beautiful young woman
Category
1850s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Wall Sconces, Probably Berlin, Circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of gold-patinated wall appliques with three arms and rosette-shaped wall mounts. The spouts stand on fluted column stumps and are supported by wide drip trays with leaf decoration.
Category
Early 1900s German Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Early 19thc Original Paint Decorated Settle, Signed New Berlin, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surface with a gilded stencil fruit decoration. The settle is signed , "NEW BERLIN" on the base which is
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Berlin
Enamel Painting, Berlin First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Lid of a larger box with an enamel painting in the style of Samuel Gottlieb Rohner, later framed in a brass frame. For similar objects see: Mariusz Widerynski: Wilanow - Der Palast, ...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
Covered Pot in Berlin Porcelain, KPM Manufactory, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered Pot in Berlin Porcelain, KPM Manufactory, 19th Century.
19th century covered pot in the
Category
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Original vintage advertising poster: International Polo Games, Berlin, July 1927
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster promoting the International Polo Games in Berlin
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Flower Still-Life, Berlin, 1829
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
August Kenneberg, flower painter in Berlin, pupil of Carl Roethig, exhibited in 1826, 1830, 1839
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Antique KPM Berlin Continental Porcelain Plaque, Landscape with Waterfall, C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique KPM Berlin Continental Porcelain Plaque, Landscape with Waterfall, C1880
This exquisite
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Saltcellar and Pepperpot in Berlin Porcelain, Manufacture of KPM.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Saltcellar and Pepperpot in Berlin Porcelain, Manufacture of KPM"
19th century table salt and
Category
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque of Madonna and Child, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a finely painted beautiful KPM Berlin Plaque of the mother and child, circa 1880 in date
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
19th Century KPM Berlin Vase Weichmalerei Soft Paste Painting
Located in Berlin, DE
Very old and rare KPM Berlin Vase in soft paste Painting "Weichmalerei"
KPM Berlin 1st choice
Category
1890s German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Original Early Admiralspalast Boxkampf Poster - Boxing At Admiral Palace Berlin
By Steiner Dinse
Eckert
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster advertising boxing matches - Now at the Admiral Palace in Berlin / Jetzt im
Category
1910s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Botanical Photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt, Berlin, 1928, Set of 12
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Stamford, CT
Edition 1928, Berlin. Blossfeldt was a well-known artist, teacher, sculptor and photographer; best known
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Botanical Photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt, Berlin 1928, Set of 12
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Stamford, CT
12 botanical photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt (German, 1914-1932), first edition, 1928, Berlin
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Bowl
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Bowl
A beautiful painted floral band above two scenes
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Berlin Plaque "Madonna Della Sedia" Florentine Frame Signed
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully painted German Berlin circular porcelain plaque, circa 1880 in date.
The
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Quality Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque "Venus and Cupids"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), KPM Porcelain
Located in Queens, NY
An exceptional quality Berlin KPM Porcelain plaque "Venus and Cupids", late 19th century.
"The
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Botanical Photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt, Berlin, 1929, Set of 4
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Stamford, CT
", First Edition 1929, Berlin. (We have 24 of these available, more pics coming soon.)
Hung together
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Set of four Silver Plates, Friedländer Berlin, c. 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four silver plates by Friedländer Berlin with the coat of arms of a family (Baron von
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
KPM, Berlin, Antique Blanc de Chine Figurine, Parrot, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Antique blanc de chine figurine. Parrot, 19th century. Model number 214A.
Measures
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Empire Chests of Drawers, Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire chest of drawers with two drawers and quarter columns made of marble. The body is veneered in mahogany, the fittings are made of brass.
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Desk, Writing Table, Mahogany, Berlin, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th century Biedermeier desk - writing table
Northern Germany / Berlin
Mahogany
Biedermeier
Category
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt
Gilt Tea Cup
Saucer
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Prussian Collection of Precious Stones, Berlin, Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
not only an architect, city planner and painter but also designed stage sets, furniture and decorative
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large German Bronze
The Archer
by Ernst Moritz Geyger, Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
popular for the Gladenbeck foundry in Berlin.
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Antique German W&W Kosmos Cranberry Glass and Silver Plate Kerosene Lamps
By Wild
Wessel, Berlin
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique German kerosene lamps by Wild and Wessel offer faceted cranberry glass fonts raised on silver plate bases and having Kosmos burner, circa 1860.
Measures - 13.75” t...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver Plate
Original Antique Poster Early English Art Exhibition Kunst Royal Academy Berlin
Located in London, GB
Arts in Berlin from 26 January to 23 February - Konigliche Akademie der Kunste zu Berlin Ausstellung
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Neoclassiacal Mahogany Secretaire with Clock, Probably Berlin around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Secretaire with three drawers veneered in mahogany with enameled clock face in the tympanum field of the pedimented top with dentil frieze and brass moldings. Interior division consi...
Category
Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
Antique KPM Berlin Classical Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique KPM Berlin Classical Porcelain Portrait Plaque of a Woman with a Laurel Crown C1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryatids on the front of each chest. Resting on four
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Cherry
Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque Young Lady with Candle, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very finely painted Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, circa 1880 in date.
The plaque
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
German Late 18th c.Neo-Classical Mahogany Long-Case Clock Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
lines, reducing the pompous decorative motifs usually, used on furniture of the time, to a minimum, is
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18th Century and Earlier German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Napoleon III French Marble Corinthian Column-Shaped Table Lamp
By Wild
Wessel, Berlin
Located in Prato, Tuscany
company Wild & Wessel, founded in Berlin in 1855; in 1875 the brand "Kosmos" was used on the wick rewinder
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Karelian Birch and Ebonized Biedermeier Commode, Berlin, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
corpus reminiscent of the Egyptian taste.
The piece is part of a private Berlin collection and has been
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Big KPM Berlin Sculpture Figure Amazoness on Horse
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful figure of the famous Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin (KPM). Very naturalistic
Category
Early 20th Century 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 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 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 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.