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Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD.
This substantial ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Vintage Shoe Travelling Case, Salesman
s, Collector
s, Travel Trunk, Globite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shoe travelling case. An Australian, salesman’s or collectors travel trunk by
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Leather
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Mahogany
$4,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Collector
s Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FRUITWOOD GUN COLLECTORS CABINET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Victorian Fruitwood, fully restored Gun collectors cabinet with steel roller ammunition drawers
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Hobbs
Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector
s Cabinet
By Hobbs
Co.
Located in Forney, TX
furniture makers in London, and their work became highly sought after by discerning collectors.
The firm
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Brass
Very Large Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Oak, Collector, Shop, Rack, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique haberdashery cabinet. An English, oak collector's, shop retail or
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning and Rare 19th Century Handcrafted Tooled Brown Leather Italian Renaissance Design Fitted Writing Cabinet On Original Plinth
Featuring fourteen hand-painted portraits (aft...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Leather
$7,030 Sale Price / set
40% Off
A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen collectors cabinets in walnut and dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Brass, Other
Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, circa 1640, Pristine
Located in Buchanan, MI
An exceptional flemish baroque collectors cabinet on stand, Circa 1640, walnut and palisander
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Palisander, Walnut
Antique English 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Dentist
s Collector
s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
as a collectors cabinet or to store a dental/medical implement collection.
Comes with keys for all
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Marble, Metal
A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood
Parquetry Collectors Cabinet
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood & Parquetry Collectors Cabinet
Mid 18th Century
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Furniture Collectors
Antique Oval Collector
s Dome, English, Glass Clock Case, Botany, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique oval collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised mahogany clock case or
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Brass
4x6.3 ft Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Shirvan Rug, Rare Collectors Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Shirvan rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Washed professionally.
Size: 4 x 6.3 ft
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
$4,865 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand Carved Antique Original Tibetan Rocking Armchair Must See Collectors Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Tibetan rocking armchair with original patina finish.
A very good looking well made and decorative piece, this is an o...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Teak
Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920.
Complete with recessed silvered
Category
1920s English Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Birdseye Maple
The Collector’s Choice: Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Palace Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
refined collector, this one-of-a-kind antique Lavar Kerman rug is more than an adornment — it is a legacy
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800
s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Late Grand Tour Collectors Box 19th Century Mahogany
Ebony Pietra Dura Karlsbad
Category
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Agate, Marble, Silver
$1,761 Sale Price
31% Off
3.7x9.5 Ft Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, Top Shelf Collectors Rug. Ca 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Kuba Dagestan runner. Top shelf collectors rug, circa 1870
All wool and natural
Category
1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
$4,165 Sale Price
30% Off
Collector
s Rare "Quad" Duel Leshgi Star Shirvan Kuba Antique Caucasian Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rare Quad Section Duel Leshgi Star Medallions Caucasian Antique Rug
Size: 3.8 x 4.8
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with some patina
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one in the world, no oth...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art
By John Linnell (b.1792)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art. “The Barley Field
Category
19th Century European Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$200,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce sleeping duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a sleeping
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Shiraz Rug Collectors Piece Tribal Rug Ganjeh Blue Geometric 1890
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Shirazz Rug Tribal Afshaar Ganjeh Design
5' x 7'
160cm X 196cm
Circa 1890
"This is a beautiful antique tribal Afsharr Shirazz rug with a beautiful Caucasia...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting eggs and
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Regency 3 Drawer English Desktop Collector Case, Satinwood Cigar Humidor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A refined Regency period desktop collector’s case, crafted in exquisite satinwood, dating to circa
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Satinwood
4.6x12 ft Antique Caucasian Khila Rug, Ca 1800, Museum Quality Collectors Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An early Caucasian Khila long rug in well preserved condition, circa 1800. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as cle...
Category
Early 1800s Caucasian Kazak Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$15,400 Sale Price
30% Off
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a sea shell collectors cabinet
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen
Pencil Set 1930
s Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
- rare collectors item.
Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib
Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-16
Pencil Made in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen
Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
- rare collectors item.
Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib
Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-16
Pencil Made in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Gold Plate
Historical book "Die Frau als Hausärztin" from 1918 - a unique collector
s item
Located in Praha, CZ
I am offering for sale a rare copy of the book "Die Frau als Hausärztin" by Dr. med. Anna Fischer-Dückelmann, published in 1918. This historical medical handbook for women provides v...
Category
1910s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Paper
Antique Turkish Gordis Rug Collectors Rug 115cmx163cm Wool Foundation 4x5 c.1850
Located in New York, NY
charm. As a genuine collector’s piece with authentic character and early design elements, it represents
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
Dated 1867, Fine Antique Caucasian Kuba Konaghend Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Very fine antique Caucasian Kuba Konaghend rug, dated 1867 AD,
Measures: 4.2 x 5.8 Ft (127 x 174 cm).
Very good condition, no issues. Probably the best of this type we have seen.
Category
1860s Azerbaijani Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
$8,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
Celadon-colored collector's plate featuring an illustration by Gustave Léonce, depicting a little
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Specimen Collector
s Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate
Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed
Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back
Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18th cent...
Category
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Delft
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand.
The chest of drawers on stand having a straight top over cross banded double cabinet doors...
Category
Late 18th Century British Sheraton Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Brass
$17,207 Sale Price
30% Off
Bearded Man Framed, Collectors Wall Art Black Chalk On Paper Signed J. Parry CA
By Joseph Parry
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bearded Man Framed, Collectors Wall Art Black Chalk On Paper Signed J. Parry CA . English 18th
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper
$11,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Porcelain Collector Plates
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Fantastic Set of Twelve Late 19th Century German Dresden Collector Plates
Each plate
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th Century Dutch delftware cabinet or collectors plate.
Marked The gilt Flower Pot factory
Hand
Category
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
$909 Sale Price
45% Off
Very Rare Large Victorian Photographers Chest Bank of Drawers Collectors Chest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian photographers bank / chest of drawers
A very lovely piece in lightly restored condition throughout, we have dee...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
4x6 ft Dated 1870. Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Prayer Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique and highly collectible Caucasian Kazak prayer rug with fantastic natural dyes. Lustrous medium wool pile on wool foundation. Dated in two places as 1287 in Hijri Calendar wh...
Category
1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wool
$5,950 Sale Price
50% Off
Napoleon III Off White Lacquer Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
warm, noble tone, beautifully contrasting with the dark wood.
Ideal for collectors of period furniture
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$5,379 Sale Price
35% Off
Louis Majorelle "Les Pins" Armchair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
, The Paris Salon 1895-1914 - Volume III Furniture, Antique Collector's Club Editions, Woodbridge
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
warm, noble tone, beautifully contrasting with the dark wood.
Ideal for collectors of period furniture
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$3,297 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Mustard Velvet Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, beautifully contrasting with the dark wood.
Ideal for collectors of period furniture, decorators seeking rare
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
$1,274 Sale Price
30% Off
French Art Deco Pedestal Table in Macassar, Hexagonal Design, 1920
By Eugene Printz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
furniture, ideal for collectors and designers seeking authenticity and timeless elegance.
Measurements
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Macassar
Antique Turner
s Chair, English Oak, Warwick, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
excellent period charm, being ideal for collectors of revival furniture or as a characterful accent piece in
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Spanish Colonial Armchairs, Peru, 18th Century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
renowned collector of colonial furniture and decorative arts, celebrated for her discerning eye and
Category
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wood
Louis Majorelle, Importante Armchair "Les Tomates"
By Louis Majorelle
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
-1914, Furniture, vol. III, Antique Collectors' Club, 1996, p. 394. A variant was presented at the Salon
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Nutwood
Magnificent Rare Early 18th Century Spanish Colonial Table
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
find for collectors of antique furniture and lovers of Spanish Colonial design.
Category
Early 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wood
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
joint stool is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a collector’s item that captures the
Category
17th Century English Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Oak
Ornate Victorian Revival Cast Iron Two-Tier Plant Stand with Pierced Floral
Located in West Hollywood, CA
antique appeal. Ideal for collectors of garden furniture, enthusiasts of Victorian ironwork, or anyone
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Iron
Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually
Located in Brussels, BE
Chapuis"s furniture. They were collected by Joseph Adolph Van Cutsem, a collector of Empire furniture, who
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wood
Victorian Embroidered Footrest – Ornate Carved Giltwood Base with Floral Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
craftsmanship, this piece combines functionality with decorative artistry, making it ideal for collectors of
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$473 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular dining table by Eugène Gaillard ca.1900
By Eugène Gaillard
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
.
Bibliography:
– Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895–1914, Volume III: Furniture, Antique Collectors’ Club
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Consoles, Giltwood and Marble Tops, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
French splendor.
As exceptional pieces, they will appeal to discerning collectors seeking refined
Category
1870s Louis XV Antique Furniture Collectors
Materials
Marble
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Antique Furniture Collectors For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique furniture collectors available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique furniture collectors — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Antique furniture collectors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture collectors are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique furniture collectors over the years, but those made by Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Albert Coles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Furniture Collectors?
Prices for antique furniture collectors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique furniture collectors begin at $85 and can go as high as $205,687, while the average can fetch as much as $3,667.
Questions About Antique Furniture Collectors
- 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 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 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 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.
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