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Art deco Thonet side table
By Debrecen Bentwood Furniture Company
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco Thonet side table. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Hungarian Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Indiana Willow Products Co. Chaise Lounge / Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
furniture for sale and listed on 1stdibs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Cane, Hickory
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Brownfield
s for Tiffany
Company Porcelain Oyster Plate
By Tiffany
Co., William Brownfield
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine porcelain oyster plate with gilt seaweed design by English company Brownfields for
Category
19th Century British Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
Heywood Company Victorian White Wicker Parlour Armchair Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian white painted wicker parlour chairs. Hand crafted intricate heart design back, and curved wicker leaves climb the front legs.
Wonderful parlour, sunroom, or patio ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wicker
Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver
Crystal Caster by Hawkes Glass Company
By T. G. Hawkes
Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Company of Corning, New York, known for their superb cut crystal and sterling silver mountings during the
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Taylor
Company Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection
This impressive Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a plain circula...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
The Reading Hardware Company
s Wood Brass Wall Sign
Located in New York, NY
"The Reading Hardware Company's Fine Builders Hardware" wall sign is an antique gem, blending
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with Marine varnished top for water or beach protection.This keeps it safe in bad weather...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Silver Embossed Clock by Douglas Clock Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
in green velvet.
This clock was made by the Douglas Clock Company in Birmingham, England at the turn
Category
1910s English Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Boston Artistic Carving Company Gilt
Polychrome Eagle with Shield
Located in Milford, NH
Artistic Carving Company. This well known company was active in Boston from the late 19th century to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Giltwood
Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Signed Sterling Bronze Company Bronze and Marble Torchere Stands
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
..
They are made of cast bronze and black marble by the renown firm of The Sterling Bronze Company, New
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal, Tin
Garrard
Company Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Basket
By Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1908 by Garrard & Co., this pretty, Edwardian, sterling silver basket, features pierced decoration, and a ribbon and reed border. The basket measures 8.5 inc...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rockford Silver Company Pitcher with Wedding Engraving
By Rockford Silver Co
Located in Asheville, NC
This silver plated Victorian pitcher features highly stylized floral motifs that seamlessly bend styles from across the centuries and across the continents. It is a perfect example o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
A Set of 12 Antique Indian Company School Miniature Paintings
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of antique late 19th-century Indian minitature paintings. Watercolor on paper. Company school
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paint
Public Bond Metal Lottery Drum from Brussels Water Company
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century Public Bond Lottery Drum from the Brussels Water Company tells a
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
Antique Map of the Brazil Railway Company,
1912
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brazil Railway Company'. This folding map is attached to the booklet titled
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paper
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. This wood cut was made by the Triangle Poster Company in Pittsburgh. Triangle Poster was founded in
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
1913. 50 years Dutch-Indian Railroad Company NGC MS 62
Located in UTRECHT, UT
By J. C. J. Wienecke
OF THE HIGHEST RARITY IN SILVER
The Netherlands East Indies Railway Company
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Large Ironstone Serving Platter by Henry Alcock and Company
By Henry Alcock
Located in Bradenton, FL
firm 'Henry Alcock
Co'. On reverse side is company stamp with the words "Florence" and "Parisian
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Ironstone
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Piper Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Haviland
Company Limoges Child
s Porcelain Bowl
Plate Ca. 1896
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A charming 2 piece set of hand-painted Haviland & Company porcelain child's bowl and plate. Folke
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pump Organ NO50 Chicago Cottage Organ Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut Pump Organ by Chicago Organ Company
Gorgeous elaborately carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Walnut
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 18C American Sheraton Sideboard by Duncan Phyfe - Important
Located in Dallas, TX
different furniture companies replicated his designs for several decades.
He became known as one of
Category
Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 20th century stained glass and bronze table lamp by American brand Handel Company. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
$5,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Silver Birch Armchair for H.C. Dexter Chair Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, substantial rustic armchair built of Silver Birch with a double-caned seat and back.
'The frames are built of the beautiful Silver Birch, which grows only in a small ...
Category
1920s American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Cane, Birch
Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Behind the metal plaque, it is the light bulb. This lamp is a Scene in Action company motion lamp that
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Vintage Poster-Eugene Ogé-gestetner Printing Company, 1898
By Eugène Ogé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage poster-Eugene Ogé-Gestetner Printing Company, 1898
This red haired and bearded
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paper
Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Gear, American Engineering Company, Philadelphia U.S.A. with rudder indicator arrow and degrees on head
Category
1920s North American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cast Bronze Mirror, Royal Insurance Company, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
initials R C I of the Royal Insurance Company above the motto “Tutum Te Sistam” meaning “I will keep you
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
furniture history.
Category
1920s American Adam Style Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Porcelain Plate From India Company 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India companies brought porcelain to Europe.
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
$170 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Oyster Plate Brown-Westhead Moore
Company
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Oyster plate signed brown-Westhead Moore & Company.
Initiales on the center.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Porcelain Tureen Lid by Portuguese India Company
Located in Lisbon, PT
the Portuguese India Company.
Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on
Category
18th Century Chinese Baroque Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
$1,456 Sale Price
20% Off
East India Company Teapot - Qianlong Reign (1736-1795) - Tobacco Leaf
Located in Porto, PT
Chinese porcelain from the East India Company. Decoration called "Tobacco Leaf." Qianlong Reign
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Carrom Company Large Wood Game Board Double Sided
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided.
Antique Carrom Company 1907 wood game board
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
Unique Vintage Industrial Metal Hutch
By Hamilton, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the unique practicality of America's industrial age with this unusual vintage steel hutch! Standing tall in a compact 2'x2' footprint, this tiered cupboard features a slen...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
Tray table incorporating Chines Porcelain pattern, British East India Company
By Margaret Fitzhugh Browne
Located in Valladolid, ES
India Company. Within this company, high-ranking officials were allowed to engage in private trade
Category
1790s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$4,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Anglo-Indian Company School Suttee Watercolour Paintings, C. 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and singular set of two early 19th century Anglo-Indian Company School watercolour
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver London 1897
By James Garrard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver by James Garrard, London 1897.
Shaped circular
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Print of the First Dutch Telephone Company, c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
antique print of the first telephone company of the Netherlands. Published circa 1890.
Artists and
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade
Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng
The landscape
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Antique Tiffany
Company Sterling Silver Fern and Flowers Repousse Bowl
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant late 19th century sterling silver bowl was made by Tiffany
Company. The silver
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Antique Narragansett Machine Company Forearm Exercise Machine , 1920s, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectible Antique Narragansett Machine Company Forearm Exercise Machine is constructed of wood
Category
1920s American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Iron
Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Steel
Monumental Japanese Three-Piece Peach Cloisonné Enamel Garniture, Nagoya Company
By Nagoya Craftsmen
Located in Queens, NY
, Butterflies, and Chrysanthemums on a Rare Pale Peach Ground, Attributed to the Nagoya Cloisonné Company
A
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Forest Grove, PA
originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then copied by American
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts
Crafts Pottery Vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique "arts & crafts" pottery vase by Van Briggle Pottery Company., circa 1940s. Wonderful aqua
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Pottery
English Victorian Ansonia Clock Company Bronze Shakespeare Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
flanked by a sword on a rectangular footed base. (ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY OF NY)
MIssing the glass face for
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Enamel
Incredible Tiffany And Company Oak Fitted Flatware Silverware Chest
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredibly large and elegant box/chest was made for Tiffany and Company to hold a large
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Antique Early 20th C. Michigan Chair Company Walnut Side Chair Embroidered Seat
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Michigan Chair Company Victorian style side or desk chair, circa 1910-20. Made from walnut with an
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
Triple Tiered Silver Smokers Compendium by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, GB
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce to
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Antique Furniture Company For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique furniture company you’re looking for. An antique furniture company — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique furniture company you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique furniture company, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique furniture company has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Hubley Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Furniture Company?
Prices for an antique furniture company start at $41 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $1,877.
Questions About Antique Furniture Company
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024United Furniture took over Lane Furniture in 2017. After that, the furniture maker became well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to financial problems. Find a collection of Lane Furniture pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The story of what happened to the Lane Furniture company is one of financial difficulties. The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to bankruptcy. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Lane furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The most famous Swedish furniture company is arguably IKEA. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world. The brand has more than 450 stores located in more than 60 countries. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024IKEA is generally considered to be the world's largest furniture company. Established in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, the company now operates more than 450 stores around the world. In 2022, more than 800 million people visited IKEA stores, and millions more bought pieces online. Find an assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, most Bombay Company furniture is real wood. The furniture maker produces pieces out of rubber wood, cherry wood and other hardwoods. Some pieces also feature other materials, such as bamboo. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bombay Company wood furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
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