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French Lacquered Two Tier Dessert Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful orientalist lacquered two tier dessert table. The body color is a soft choclate brown with raised gesso, gilt and painted decoration. The top tier has water fowl (with g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Cart
Lawyer
s Pop Up Bar
By Maple
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding, ingeniously designed bar brings style to any cocktail party. Also known as a "lawyer's coffin", this drinking station outwardly appears to simply be a beautifully c...
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Crystal
$18,500
Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top
Located in London, by appointment only
These early 20th century tortoise bells, specifically with the cellulose faux tortoiseshell top (often mis-catalogued as genuine) are now incredibly rare. They do turn up however giv...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Iron
Regency Rosewood Lectern with Brass Inlay
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regency rosewood lectern with brass inlay.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Rosewood
English Oval Tea Tray Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English George III oval tea tray on stand centering a robust inlaid shell within a festooned border; surrounded by a scalloped gallery flanked by brass handles;later stand...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Furniture Cart
Antique English Flamed Mahogany Cellarette with Original Inserts, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English flamed mahogany cellarette with original inserts, circa 1850.
Category
1850s English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
French Antique Louis XVI Style Rafraichissoir
Located in Austin, TX
Excellent Louis XVI style rafraichissoir featuring brass champagne buckets and a marble surface for functionality as a bar while entertaining! This piece is made of mahogany that has...
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Mahogany Three Tier Etagère On Castors.
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany three tier étagère on castors.
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
French Restoration Solid Walnut "Rafraichissoir" Table
Located in Austin, TX
Unique French Restoration period "Rafraichissoir" (drink refresher) table in solid hand carved walnut, original St. Anne marble top and two handmade tin inserts.
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Tin
A Handsome Set of 5 Anglo Indian Teak Nesting Trays on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome set of 5 Anglo Indian teak nesting trays on stand with bone inlay; each rectangular tray of graduated size centering an inlaid star surrounded by a raised gallery with bon...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Furniture Cart
1920s French Bleached Oak Architect Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Made circa 1920 in France, this wooden architect stand presents two pairs of playfully bent legs on wheels that hold a solid frame. An oak basket with three supporting structures on ...
Category
1920s French Country Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Oak
American 19th Century Pine Dry Sink
Located in Bellport, NY
Late 19thc New England Pine Dry Sink.The top opens to a step shelf interior.Front showing one small opening drawer,and one door on the bottom,the inside has good storage space.The ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet
Located in IT
1950s bar with mirror-covered doors decorated with floral motifs
Measures 37x69 xH 120 CM.
Category
1750s Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Glass
Dumb Waiter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A round dumb waiter in oak.
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Commode Bar by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Commode / Bar by Jansen. This one of a kind bar commode is simply stunning as well as a conversation piece as it is clearly one of this well kno...
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Cart
English 19th Century Mahogany Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English tea trolley crafted in the 19th century. The mahogany is stunning, with a deep, rich color and lovely patina. Two tiers are each enclosed with a molded edge. The four upri...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
Welsh Sycamore Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Welsh sycamore low dresser, the two plank top over twin drawers, the apron with gently scalloped profile on square legs, the whole having good rich colour and patination. Ori...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Sycamore
Louis XV - XVI Three Tier Server, mid - late 19th century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XV - XVI three tier bronze mounted server.
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Cart
Tavolino Da Gioco Fine 800 - Antiques Table - Game Table - Scacchi - Vintage
Located in Milano, MI
tavolino da gioco fine 800 - antiques table - game table - scacchi - vintage
Origine: Italia
Periodo: 1800
Stile: Ottocentesco
Manifattura: Italiana
Funzionamento:...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique English Carved Walnut Aesthetic Movement Buter
s Tray and Stand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This rare and fine Antique English late 19th century Aesthetic Movement hand carved walnut honey-colored Butler's Tray and Stand is incredibly carved in bas relief with flowers and l...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Walnut
Antique Brass Bar Carriage/ Tea Trolley/ Table Trolley, Glass Case from a Castle
Located in Hamburg, DE
This very unusual bar carriage is from the end of the 19th century and comes from a castle. The smart and special thing about this tea trolley is not only its appearance but also its...
Category
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
An English Regency Rectangular-Form Marquetry Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
The elegant English regency rectangular-form tray on stand with intricate marquetry inlay; the rectangular tray with concave sides and scalloped gallery enclosing a finely inlaid tra...
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Primitive Trolley
Located in Culver City, CA
Early industrial trolley on original castors.
Measures: 35" W x 26" D x 25" H.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
$3,800
Louis XV Style Bar / Liqueur Cabinet, French Signed Brevete Paris
By Brevete
Located in Manhasset, NY
Very fine Louis XV style bar cabinet with gilt bronze mounts and floral marquetry. Unusual large size.
Hardware stamped with double keys signed Brevete Paris. Measurements when full...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bath Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
late-Victorian bath chair by John Ward London, with a wicker seat and spring carriage. All raised up on three wheels.
The bath chair is a forerunner to the modern wheelchair. It w...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wicker
$3,247
Italian Brass and Smoked Glass Food Trolley, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian brass and smoked glass food trolley, 1970s. Food trolley with wheels, with chromed brass structure with bottle holder in the lower part and double top in smoked glass.
Very ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
English 1880s Mahogany Trolley with Turned Legs, Lower Shelf and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany trolley from the late 19th century, with slender turned legs, lower shelf and casters. Born in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tiered tr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
English 1880s Mahogany Trolley with Single Drawer, Lower Shelf and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany trolley from the late 19th century, with single drawer, lower shelf and casters. Born in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tiered trolley ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
English Server
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful 4 tier mahogany server
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
$2,500
c.1840 French Walnut Rafraichissoir
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite antique French walnut rafraichissoir with beautiful hand-turned legs and a hand-dovetailed drawer. The two brass buckets hold and chill wine. The shelves hold plates and th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Walnut
French Oval Three-Tier Trolley or Server
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A three-tier oval mahogany trolley or stand with brass edge details, boxwood and walnut inlaid stringing, and retaining its original casters. Inlaid cross-banded panels to the faces ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Extendable Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let the party begin!
This vintage bar has been restored and is ready for entertaining. Expanding front, drop leaf counter, multiple storage units for bottles, glasses, ice, even a s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Cart
$1,800
19th Century Chicago Daily News Paper Boy
s Wagon
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming late 19th century American Chicago Daily News paperboy's delivery wagon with original lettering. Great display piece or coffee table.
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Iron
Silver Plate Domed Meat Trolley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully crafted silver plate meat trolley features a domed cover that rolls back to reveal a spiked serving tray. Specifically designed for those who desire to entertain in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Silver Plate
French Iron Gurney
Located in New Windsor, NY
Iron gurney with hard rubber wheels. Circa 1920-30. Two wheels pivot for cornering. Concave design. Structurally sound and sturdy. Distressed old mint green paint. Weathered nicely w...
Category
1920s French Industrial Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Iron
$2,750
Dumb waiter
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish birch wood dumb waiter, Second Quarter 19th Century, with three graduating tiers raised on a turned cental support ending with three downswept feet on casters.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Furniture Cart
$3,500
Antique Victorian Restored Asprey
s London Elevette Drinks Table Claw
Ball
By Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful Victorian mahogany Asprey london, mahogany Elevette drinks table
What a table! This really makes serving drinks a sense of occasi...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Parquetry Tray Top Table
Located in Essex, MA
In the French taste, gallery top and trestle form base and pierced stretcher and saber legs.
Category
1780s European Louis XVI Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Tulipwood
Estate English Mahogany Hidden Surprise Bar with Cut Crystal Barware, circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate English Mahogany and inlay hidden surprise bar with fitted interior and cut crystal barware on casters, circa 1940's. Includes cut crystal glassware and smoker's box with lock...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Crystal
Pair of English 19th Century Pine Trolleys with Petite Finials and Brass Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English pine trolleys from the 19th century, with slender turned legs, lower shelves and casters. Created in England during the 19th century, each of this pair of tiered tr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Pine
Circa 1920
s Walnut library table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-209Library table with burled top walnut brass claw feet
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted French Oval Shaped Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French serpentine shaped oval painted center table. The top stands on four cabriole legs that are attached by a center stretcher that meets at a finial in the middle. Th...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Carved and Brass Mounted Mahogany Library Book Wheel Barrow
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This early 20th century English Edwardian carved mahogany wheel barrow was used for the transport and display of books in a library setting. It is artfully crafted with brass-clad wh...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Trolley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nice size Mahogany trolley, good color on castors
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
$4,995
1910s French Cast Iron Breakfast Table
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguining small table from France, circa 1910. Standing on four clawed feet resting on balls, rendered in ornamental cast iron with an oak table top. This cozy table is a conve...
Category
1910s French Industrial Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Iron
An American Folk Art Mahogany
Rosewood Tray on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical American folk art mahogany and rosewood tray on stand with ebony and bone inlay; the rectangular removable tray centering a square checkered medallion surrounded by geome...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Cart
Oak Serving Trolley
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak trolley, the lift-off tray raised on acanthus carved supports terminating in castors, united by under tier.
Dimensions:
Height 31.5 inches
Width 31 inches
Depth 19 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Oak
$1,982
William IV Drinks Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV mahogany drinks table, circa 1840.
Category
1840s English William IV Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
English William IV Hunt Table w/ Brass Swivel Decanter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
A semi circular English William IV walnut and mahogany hunt table with a removable brass decanter holder that swivals from end to end. This table was used for serving drinks to hunte...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
19th Century English 3-Tier Server or Dumbwaiter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-Victorian solid mahogany 3-tier server or dumbwaiter with turned column supports and raised on the original brass castors, the three shelves with three-quarter gallery edge.
C...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Brass Bar Carriage/ Tea Trolley/ Table Trolley, Glass Case from a Castle
Located in Hamburg, DE
This very unusual bar carriage is from the end of the 19th century and comes from a castle. The smart and special thing about this tea trolley is not only its appearance but also its...
Category
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
English Trolley in Mahogany, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome three shelf trolley, bookcase or server with finial topped turned baluster posts at each end
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED STORE COUNTER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED STORE COUNTER FROM PENNA. WONDERFUL PAINTED SURFACE
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
Three Tier Mahogany Etagere
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany three tier etagere on large brass castors.
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
An English Sailor
s Whimsy Tray on Stand of East Indian Rosewood
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-grained English sailor's whimsy tray on stand of east Indian rosewood with ivory inlay; the rectangular tray centering a radiant inlaid star; surrounded by a raised gallery ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Cart
19Thc Walnut Wash Stand /Sink Vanity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Tall walnut wash stand on tall legs or vanity. The crown is dovetailed case. The condition is very good and sturdy. The fine hand turned legs are very detailed.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Wood
Secession bar table by Portois
Fix
By Portois
Fix
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bar table by Portois & Fix in very nice oirignal condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Cart
Materials
Brass
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Antique Furniture Cart For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique furniture cart available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique furniture cart — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique furniture cart, designed in the Industrial, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique furniture cart that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adie
Lovekin, Ernst Rockhausen and Jerome Massier Fils produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Furniture Cart?
The average selling price for a piece of antique furniture cart at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $72,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Antique Furniture Cart
- 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.
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Tea Wagon
Tiered Cast Iron Table
Antique Bar Cart With Wheels
Antique Butler Cart
Antique Gin Bottles
Antique Gold Bar Cart
Antique Walnut Tea Cart
Baroque Bar Cart
Book Cart
Cast Iron Steel Rolling Cart
Early American Shelf
English Oak Drinks Cart
English Oak Drinks Trolley
English Serving Cart
English Tea Trolley
Italian Bar Trolley Inlaid
Antique Brass And Glass Tea Cart
Antique Wicker Bar Cart