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Exceptional and Grand 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Figural Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional and Grand Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Figural Plaque
Category
19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM Berlin Porcelain Picture
Tristan and Iseult
by Albert Schuenzel circa 1900
By Albert Schünzel
Located in Vienna, AT
KPM BERLIN GORGEOUS PORCELAIN PICTURE PAINTING:
The picture shows TRISTAN AND ISEULT, being
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Early 20th Century German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
19th Century Pair of Berlin Plaques of Two Maidens in Gilt Florentine Frames
Located in London, GB
This is a finely painted pair of Berlin porcelain plaques in their stunning original antique carved
Category
1880s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Fine Quality Antique Berlin K.P.M Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "Psyche"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
A fine quality antique Berlin K.P.M hand painted porcelain Plaque "Psyche" circa 1880, in a nice
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19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Fantastic Quality Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain rectangular figural plaque
Finely
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Adjustable Corner Shelving Unit From a Berlin Florist Painted Shelves
Located in Bristol, GB
ADJUSTABLE CORNER SHELVING UNIT
Seven removable triangular shelves (not including the fixed top) can be placed to suit the needs of the items you want to display.
Originally from ...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood
A Fine 19th Century Berlin K.P.M Plaque Signed Wagner/Gilt Bronze Frame.
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Fine 19th Century Berlin K.P.M Plaque Signed Wagner Within a Gilt Bronze Frame.
Berlin, Circa
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Exceptional Quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain Plaque "Kiss of the Wave"
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Queens, NY
Exceptional quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain plaque, late 19th century.
"Kiss of the Wave" after
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Berlin Anniversary Collector
s Cup, Queen Luise 1776-1926, Germany, Ca 1926
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Saucer Ø = 14,0 cm / 5.51 in
Manufactory: KPM Berlin - Royal Porcelain Manufactory Belin, Germany
Category
1920s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Quality Antique Berlin K.P.M Hand Painted Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
A fine quality antique Berlin K.P.M hand painted porcelain rectangular plaque, circa 1880 in a nice
Category
19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM Berlin Picture Plate Woman Cherubs Romantic Landscape Circle with Kray, 1875
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
KPM Berlin Gorgeous Porcelain Picture Painting:
The picture plate shows a romantic / fantastical
Category
1870s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Bronze Art Nouveau Girl Playing Bowls by Walter Schott Gladenbeck Berlin c.1900
Located in Vienna, AT
/ Foundry Gladenbeck Berlin
made circa 1900
modelled by Walter Schott, 1898 (in behalf of Meissen
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Berlin K.P.M Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque "Psyche with Vase"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
A fine quality antique Berlin K.P.M hand painted porcelain plaque "Psyche with Vase" circa 1880, in
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19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque
Amor Undresses Venus
by Emil Ens, Ca 1860
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
), Germany
Manufactory: KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, Germany
Dating: circa 1860
Category
1860s German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque Flute Playing Girl Genre Scene, Germany, circa 1840
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory Berlin, Germany
Dating: circa 1840
Material: Porcelain, painted, glossy finish
Technique
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1840s German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Kpm, Berlin, Five Antique Dinner Plates in Curved Porcelain. Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Five antique dinner plates in curved porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Punch Bowl, B.E.P.W.F., Berlin 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Large punch bowl, manufacturer Berliner Elektro Plated Waren Fabrik, glass and metal silver plated, consisting of ice bowl with cover, glass insert with lid, cut glass knob. Marked o...
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Large KPM Porcelain Plaque
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine and large Berlin KPM porcelain rectangular plaque.
Finely painted with a wintry
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
KPM, Berlin, Antique Blanc de Chine Empire Lidded Vase with Garlands and Eagle
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Antique Blanc de chine empire lidded vase modelled with garlands and eagle. 19th
Category
19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Kpm, Berlin, Royal Ivory Sauce Boat and Two Bowls in Cream-Colored Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Royal Ivory sauce boat and two bowls in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration
Category
1920s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Palatial and Very Impressive Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and very impressive Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. porcelain rectangular figural plaque
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
KPM, Berlin, Antique Cup in Overglaze, Hand Painted with City Motif from Leere
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Berlin. Antique cup in overglaze, hand painted with city motif from Leere in Germany.
Mid
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Berlin K.P.M Plaque Depicting a Portrait of a Young Lady
Located in Tarzana, CA
A 19th century Berlin K.P.M plaque depicting a portrait of a young lady.
Placed in a carved
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
KPM Berlin Coffee Set, Dejeuner for 2 Persons, Birds, Insects
Gold, ca 1900
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: KPM Berlin - Royal Porcelain Manufactory Belin, Germany
Coffee service, consisting
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
A Berlin KPM Plaque of the Hampton Court St Thomas More
Cardinal Woolsey
Located in Tarzana, CA
A 19th Century Berlin KPM Plaque of the Hampton Court St Thomas More & Cardinal Woolsey
Circa
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Exceptional Quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain Plaque "Kiss of the Wave", F. Wagner
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exceptional quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain plaque, late 19th century.
Plaque size: 12.5" x 16.5
Category
19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century
Located in London, GB
Berlin, Germany in circa 1700 by Thomas Kober.
Approx. Weight - 678g / 21oz.
Approx. Height - 20.6cm
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Early 1700s German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
German Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque "the Violin Recital"
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine German late 19th century Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain Plaque "The Recital". The finely painted
Category
Late 19th Century German Romantic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
German Silver Biedermeier Sugar Box with Dog Figurine made in Berlin, circa 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
:
so-said Berliner Beschauzeichen ( = Berlin Town Assay Mark )
master's mark FP visible
so-said
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Berlin
Antique Baroque H. Meyen
Co. of Berlin 800 Silver Tea Set with Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning antique baroque 800 Silver tea set and tray by H. Meyen & Co. of Berlin. Very high quality
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Silver
Important German Empire Jardiniere from Berlin around 1800, probably by the Werner
Mieth Workshop
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
German jardiniere was produced in Berlin at the very beginning of the 19th century, in the French Empire
Category
19th Century German Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Berlin K.P.M Porcelain Plaque Entitled
Gute Nacht
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th-early 20th century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain rectangular plaque, entitled 'Gute Nacht
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Beautiful Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M.–Vienna Style Porcelain Plaque 5 Senses
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th century Berlin K.P.M. – Vienna style porcelain rectangular plaque of the five
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Exceptional Quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain Plaque "Kiss of the Wave", F. Wagner
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Queens, NY
Exceptional quality Berlin K.P.M Porcelain plaque, late 19th century.
Plaque size: 12.5" x 16.5
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 KPM Handpainted Art Nouveau Raised Paste Gold Plates
By K.P.M. Berlin
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This magnificent set of 12 dessert plates exhibit KPM's finest craftsmanship in 4 different complimentary colorways. Soft blue, green, peach and rose are decorated with profuse raise...
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Porcelain
A Berlin K.P.M. Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Young Lady with a Hat
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Berlin K.P.M. Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Young Lady with a Hat
Germany, Circa 1884
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Berlin
Traditionalist Rush, Wood Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Nashville, TN
traditional armchair comprised of wood, rush, two available. In excellent vintage condition with age-consistent wear and patina. One chair does have slightly more patina. Lightweight...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$2,800 / item
Chinese Cast Iron Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
China was the earliest known civilization to make cast iron. It first appeared thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. Made in the mid-19th century, this low, wid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$1,880
Vintage Post-Impressionist Signed Original Oil Painting of Reclining Female Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage original oil painting on canvas. A gorgeous female nude in a quiet reclining pose. Deep rich colors dominate this composition. Signed by the artist. Acquired from ...
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Early 20th Century American Bohemian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
19th Century Italian Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Massive and deftly constructed to be impenetrable is this fully functioning 19th-century Italian safe by the Italian safe and strongbox manufacturer Mossone of Andorno. The entire st...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
Cast Iron Gothic Bench
Located in Washington, DC
A Cast Iron Gothic Bench
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
$5,500
Chinese Six-Panel Art Nouveau Floor Screen/ Room Divider, Shanghai, Approx. 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese six-panel Art Nouveau room divider or screen.
Wood with original lacquer.
Each panel has 9 colored glass panels and is adorned with decorative wood carved decorations on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Early Antique Mortar and Pestle
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Antique Mortar and Pestle was acquired from the Sag Harbor family who owned and operated the Sag Harbor pharmacy in Sag Harbor NY in the 1800s. The pestle is eleven inches long ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Iron
Arts
Crafts Cast Iron Corner Stickstand by Falkirk Foundry
By Falkirk
Located in London, GB
Falkirk Foundry, a cast iron corner stickstand 'Wisdom', with an owl amidst foliage, brass ball finials.
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Vintage Bronze and Giltwood French Roses Mirror
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique rose carved gilt mirror 29”w x 48”h
Mirror has lots of loss to the gilt and gesso frame, beautiful patina, mirror is in original condition.
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Antique English Ebony and Brass Owl Powder Box c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
The box lid unscrews to reveal the original powder puff and even the body powder intact.
Dating to the late Victorian era / early Edwardian era c.1900, it remains in excellent condi...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Style Adjustable Curule Stool
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century Napoleon III Style Adjustable Curule Stool or Bench was crafted by French artisans in the late 1800's. The piece features a newly upholstered top resting on a hand ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron, Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Kubbestol Carved Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand-Carved Scandinavian Folk Art Kubbestol Chair, 19th Century
A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. Notice the intricate carving throughout including th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Swedish Renaissance Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set f 6 Swedish Renaissance Chairs in Original condition .
Category
1880s Swedish Primitive Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
19th Century French Painted Long Enfilade
Located in Charleston, SC
Huge, handsome 19th century painted French long enfilade or sideboard with four-panelled doors and sides with natural worn oak top,
France, early 19th century.
Here are few example...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Antique Wooden Grain Measure Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique wooden grain measure made for DuPont. Measures 100 liters.
A charming accent for rustic interiors. E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, commonly referred to as DuPont, was ...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Berlin Iron
Restored Crystal Empire Chandelier
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Bling, bling, bling, thing light is an amazing thing.
Every piece on this light was removed and restored, then reassembled.
Rewired with all new UL wiring and fresh Ul sockets. 4 x 6...
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1920s American Empire Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Crystal, Berlin Iron, Brass
Bauhaus Armchair by Peter Keler
By Peter Keler
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
seat was is also carried out in the same way.
The chair was sold by the furniture store Gleiser Berlin.
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Early 18th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Mirrors, circa 1710
Located in Berlin, DE
: Das Ornamentwerk des Daniel Marot: in 264 Lichtdrucken nachgebildet, Berlin, 1892, p. 151
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Large Neoclassical Prussian Trumeau Mirror, circa 1795
Located in Berlin, DE
collection in Berlin, made under the reign of Frederick Wilhelm II (1744-1797), king of Prussia. His
Category
1790s German Neoclassical Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Engraving Frederick II of Prussia, Joh. D. Schleuen (1711-1771)
Located in Berlin, DE
(1748-1812). Schleuen specialised in maps and topographical views especially of Berlin and Potsdam. and
Category
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Paper
Large 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Bergkristall und Glas sowie Glasarmkronleuchter bis 1810", Berlin 2001.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Berlin
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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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 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.