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German Period Biedermeier Secretary Birch, Berlin, 1830, Griffins With Giltwood
Located in Epfach, DE
German period Biedermeier secretary birch, Berlin, 1830, griffins with giltwood
Rare secretary
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Birch
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque "Psyche with an Urn" Robert Julius Beyschlag
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning and finely painted KPM Berlin Plaque of Psyche with an Urn, after
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood
Fantastic Early 20thc Berlin Work "god Bless America" Pat.pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA HAND MADE BERLIN WORK PATRIOTIC PILLOW.THIS FOLKY YARN WORK ON BLACK VELVET GROUND IS
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Berlin
Biedermeier Secretaire in Birch with Beautiful Patina, Brunswick, Berlin, 1830
Located in Greven, DE
. Jahrhunderts].
Similarly designed writing furniture is known from Brandenburg and Berlin.
Condition
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Birch
KPM Berlin German Fine Gilt Porcelain Lidded Teapot ca. 1837
Located in Nottingham, GB
KPM Berlin German Fine Gilt Porcelain Lidded Teapot ca. 1837
Good condition, as seen
From a private
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19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Antique Plate / Bowl in Openwork Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Antique plate / bowl in openwork porcelain with hand painted flowers and gold
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental KPM Presentation Hand Painted German Berlin Centerpiece Oval Platter
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and very fine presentation KPM monumental hand painted German Berlin porcelain oval
Category
1880s German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique KPM Berlin Continental Porcelain Portrait Plaque of Maidens c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique KPM Berlin Continental Porcelain Portrait Plaque of Genre Scene with Two Maidens, Framed
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Late 19th Century European Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chandelier, Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin, 1825-1830
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Twelve-armed chandelier with acanthus leaf ornaments and glass prisms (partly recent) over three tiers. Restored and completed condition. Cast iron, wood, glass prisms.
Category
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Iron
Louis Tuaillon Patinated Bronze of "Amazone on Horseback", Berlin, circa 1907
By Louis Tuaillon
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
1890 and 1895 in Rome and that which he showed at the great Berlin Art Exhibition in 1895. The work
Category
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Berlin KPM Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting "Christliche Martyrerin"
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Fine Berlin KPM Painted Porcelain Plaque Depicting "Christliche Martyrerin"
Title
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Large Prussian Chandelier After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
is characteristic for the work of the celebrated Berlin architect and designer Karl Friedrich
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Metal
Antique Berlin School KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque Of Woman, Framed, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Berlin School KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque Of Woman, Framed, C1890
Measures - 9.5"H x 6"W
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19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque
The Innocence
after Karl Andreae Germany
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory Berlin, Germany
Dating: circa 1850
Material: porcelain, painted, glossy finish
Technique
Category
1850s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Bronze Art Nouveau Girl Playing Bowls by Walter Schott Gladenbeck Berlin
Located in Vienna, AT
/ Foundry Gladenbeck Berlin
made circa 1900 - 1905
modelled by Walter Schott, 1898 (in behalf of Meissen
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Sculptur Table Academy of Fine Arts Berlin Rotating Oak
Located in Epfach, DE
Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Oak
Single-door Mirrored Cabinet with four drawers, Berlin, circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Top cabinet with a mirrored door and a three-drawer chest base. The piece is veneered in mahogany and adorned with fire-gilded fittings. Illustrated in: Berliner Möbelkunst.
Category
1790s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Porcelain Vases
Covers By KPM Berlin
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of showpiece KPM porcelain vases and covers, each with domed cover above a white glazed body of ovoid form, with applied twin carry handles and painted scenes of cour...
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique KPM Berlin German Victorian Hand Decorated Gilt Tureen Centerpiece Dish
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning imposing Hand Decorated Berlin Porcelain KPM Lidded Twin handle circular Centerpiece of
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19th Century German Edwardian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Monumental Antique Lidded Vase in Porcelain, Museum Quality, 1780s
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Monumental antique lidded potpourri vase in porcelain. Overglaze.
Goats and pink
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1780s German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Rare German Trumeau, Commode, 1830, Biedermeier, East Germany Berlin/Hamburg
Located in Wien, AT
1830, in wonderful condition.
This exceptional piece of furniture was made in East-Germany, most
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Silver Candelabras, Daniel Vollgold
Sohn, Berlin, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of magnificent candelabras by Daniel Vollgold & Sohn, crafted in Berlin in the late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
KPM Soup Plates, Friedrich Wilhelm IV, Berlin, circa 1840-1860
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of KPM soup plates with gold rim and flower decoration on the wavy rim and overturned flower basket motif in the well. On the underside brick-red KPM imperial orb mark, penny ma...
Category
1840s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Vases, Probably Berlin First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of vases in the form of terracotta leaf cups, patinated in white.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of German Empire Flame Mahogany Pedestal Cabinets, Berlin, circa 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of tall German Empire mahogany pedestal cabinets, probably Berlin from around 1810. An
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1810s German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mahogany
German Late 19th Century Berlin ‘K.P.M.’ Porcelain Plaque "Trauernde Psyche"
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine German late 19th century, Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque "Trauernde Psyche". The finely
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Late 19th Century German Greco Roman Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
German Two Flower Bowls Glass Silver, Friedlander Brothers, Berlin, circa 1890
By Gebruder Friedlander
Located in Vienna, AT
Crescent with Crown.
Manufactory:
Hallmarked by FRIEDLAENDER BROTHERS (Germany / Berlin
Category
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
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
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Kpm, Berlin, Coffee Pot in Hand Painted Porcelain with Blue Ribbons
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Coffee pot in hand painted porcelain with blue ribbons and gold decoration. Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted
Shaped Oyster Plate.
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very Rare Large Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Hand-Painted & Shaped oyster plate in various
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Three Royal Ivory Serving Dishes in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin.
Three Royal Ivory serving dishes in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM, Berlin, Three Royal Ivory Serving Dishes in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin.
Three Royal Ivory serving dishes in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque "Voices of Fairyland" F. Greiner 1895
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Portland, OR
A very large & rare antique late 19th century Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain Plaque, "Voices of
Category
1890s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Gebrüder Friedländer, Berlin, Coffee Cup with Saucer in Silver, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gebrüder Friedländer, Berlin. Antique coffee cup with saucer in silver 800, with classicist motifs
Category
19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Antique German KPM School Hand-Painted Berlin Porcelain Plaque with Cherubim
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique KPM school Berlin porcelain plaque features hand-painted pensive cherubim in gold gilt
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque
Psyche
after Wilhelm Kray, Germany, 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Porzellan Manufaktur or K.P.M. in Berlin during the 19th century. His work was exhibited in the 1871 World
Category
Late 19th Century German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
German Biedermeier Vitrine / Display Cabinet in Cherry Wood, Berlin 1820-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
black carved dentil moldings.
The lower section with a drawer.
Berlin 1820-1830.
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Glass, Cherry
KPM Berlin Plate PORCELAIN Portrait Countess Sofia Potocka Painted 1837 - 44
Located in Vienna, AT
KPM BERLIN GORGEOUS PORCELAIN PICTURE PAINTING:
COUNTESS SOFIA POTOCKA (1760 - 1822), BASED ON
Category
19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Large and Exceptional Berlin KPM Porcelain Plaque of Female Maiden, Dietrich
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
A large and exceptional quality hand-painted Berlin K.P.M Porcelain plaque of female maiden by
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque
L
Escarpolette
After Joseph Coomans, circa 1910
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
- 1889 Boulogne-Billancourt).
Manufactory: KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, Germany
Dating
Category
Early 1900s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Kpm, Berlin, 10 Royal Ivory Dinner Plates in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. 10 Royal Ivory dinner plates in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration.
1920s
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Berlin Silver Filigree Spice Tower Judaica Havdalah Besamin
By Weichhardt Rudolf
Located in Milano, MI
German silver maker Weichhardt Rudolf, active in Berlin in 19th century.
In good condition, minor dents
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Silver Lidded Bowl, Johann George Hossauer (1794-1874), Berlin circa 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece lidded bowl made of silver (12 Lot = 750 fine). Johann George Hossauer (1794 Berlin
Category
1830s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Berlin Deko Eight-Light Brass Chandelier by Franz Haegele for Schwintzer
Gräff
By Schwintzer
Gräff 1
Located in Petershagen, DE
Berlin Deko Eight-Light Brass Chandelier by Franz Haegele for Schwintzer & Gräff
This brass-and
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Brass
German Bronze Male Nude Figure
The Archer
by Ernst Moritz Geyger, Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
in Berlin.
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Garden Bronze Statue
The Archer
Ernst Moritz Geyger, Berlin, circa 1910
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
(this one beeing the largest one) and proved very popular for the Gladenbeck foundry in Berlin.
The
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
A 1820
s Biedermeier Berlin Mirrored Cabinet Black Lacquer
Gilt Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Biedermeier Black Lacquer Cabinet.
This circa 1820 Cabinet has most of the original Mirrored Panels at the back.
Free-standing Corinthian Columns with Gilt Wood Trim.
Fi...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood
Antique KPM Style Berlin Porcelain Portrait Plaque of Beatrice Cenci, circa 1890
By Guido Reni
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique KPM style porcelain portrait plaque depicting Beatrice Cenci (Italian, 1577-1599), a portrait variously attributed to Reni or Sirani, housed in pierced bronze scroll and foli...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Berlin KPM Plaques of Madonna
Child and Jesus, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a finely painted pair of beautiful KPM Berlin plaques by Raphael Santi and J. Hofman and
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
KPM, Berlin, Antique Empire Vase with Flowers and Gold Decoration, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Antique empire vase with flowers and gold decoration, 19th century.
Measures: 17.5 x
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco German 800 Silver Dresser Box by Körner
Proll Silversmiths of Berlin
By Körner
Proll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Körner and Proll Silvermiths, who were active in Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Gueridon after a Design by Schinkel with Pietra Dura Table Top, Berlin ca. 1825
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Greding, DE
Gold-patinated gueridon based on a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel with a three-legged stand, inspired by the tripods of the Herculaneum. The shaft is fluted and ends in three bird...
Category
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Stone
German Early 19th Century Opaline Glass Vase and Cover, Berlin or Dresden
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
sides with a trophy.
The two main centres in Germany producing these glass wares were in Berlin with
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Silver 108-Piece Flatware Cutlery 12 Pers. Brothers Sauerland Berlin, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Sauerland
Located in Vienna, AT
design = ROCOCO STYLE hallmarked by SILVER MANUFACTORY OF SAUERLAND BROTHERS (Berlin / Germany).
Chest
Category
Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Kpm, Berlin, Large Antique Plate in Curved Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Large antique plate in curved porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Bust of Caesar, Bellair Berlin Foundry, Slate Plinth Early 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bronze Bust Of Caesar With Bellair Berlin Foundry Mark On Slate Plinth Early 20thC
Category
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Slate, Bronze
KPM Berlin Picture Plate the Three Fates by Paul Thumann, circa 1880
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
KPM Berlin Gorgeous porcelain picture painting:
The picture plate shows The Three Fates:
This
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1880s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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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 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 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.