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A pair of bronze vases depicting two dragons marked Nogawa Company
Located in Milano, IT
and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa company brands. The
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Tripod Koro Attributed to the Kanazawa Doki Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The bulbous body set on three tall stylized hoof-and-scroll feet and decorated in gold, silver and patinated metals with a large central scene of a man surprised by a magnificent shi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails) (signed: OLD HICKORY)
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Hickory
19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss
Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with second hand indicator. Brass works, dpendable timekeeper. Gorgeous carved wood wi...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
Chinese Ceramic Guangzhou Medicine Company
Apothecary
Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
features the company name on its front and an engraved rectangular frame to display a label. The jar has a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th century Sullivanesque Terracotta blocks by Midland Terracotta Company
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Southampton, NJ
Company of Chicago Illinois. Midland was a major contributor to many Chicago and Prairie School
Category
1910s American Prairie School Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic, Pottery
E. Löffler, "The Oronte
s Ideal Company", Framed Original Manifesto, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
E. Löffler, "The Oronte's Ideal Company", Original manifesto, framed, circa 1900
Lithograph
Category
Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
By Kittinger, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table Server Petite Desk Sideboard w/ Backsplash MINT!
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Print of Twenty Livery Companies of London, England, C.1815
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'London - Livery Companies No 3. Old print of twenty livery companies of the
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paper
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
c1910 Art Nouveau Symbolist Oak Bench Settee by the George Arndt Chair Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare, carved oak Symbolist bench by the George Arndt Chair Company. Art Nouveau design in
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Oak
Set of 12 English Cowell and Hubbard Company Plates
By Cowell
Hubbard Silver Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 English Cowell and Hubbard Company Plates. They are hand painted with raised gold
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Company
Vintage Articulate American Fixtures Company Syle Copper Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early century farmhouse prototype gooseneck table reading lamp with rare neck flex design. Working order. More pics to come.
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
1920s Taxi Cab Company Garage Tube Repair Wire Hoop Sculpture
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sold as prop, or as wall sculpture, hanging mobile.
Dia: 30 X H: 8 In.
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Steel, Wire
Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA
By William Greenleaf
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
Antique
Boston Duck Company (1845)
Large Bronze Plaque Custom Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 'Boston Duck Company (1845)' Large Bronze Plaque Custom Coffee Table. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
1920s Industrial Military Table Lamp Torch Light by General Electric Company
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
-wired. The original battery lamp retains its original makers mark G.E.C. General Electric Company and
Category
1910s British Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal
Pair of 18th Century China East India Company Porcelain Plates
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of 18th century East India Company famille rose porcelain plates with a polychrome and gilded
Category
18th Century Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
Tea Pot With Rechaud, by Goldsmiths
Silversmiths
Company, London, 1888-1889
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
' - Master's mark - William Gibson
John Lawrence Langman, London
GOLDSMITHS
SILVERDMITHS COMPANY
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A five piece suite of Art Deco Rattan furniture,C.1929, American, Heywood Wakefield Co. Gardner
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$7,600 Sale Price / set
59% Off
Tiffany
Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany
Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany
Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir
sons company Dublin, 1917
By Weir
Sons Dublin
Located in Gorssel, GE
, made by the famous Weir
sons company in Dublin. With blackened-wooden handle.
The jug might have
Category
1910s Irish Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Collection of 9 Asian Miniature Gouache "Company School" Paintings on Mica
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of nine 19th century Indian "Company School" miniature gouache paintings on mica. Shows nine
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paint
Qianlong Floral Porcelain Tureen and Platter, Portuguese India Company, 18th C
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th-century white porcelain tureen and platter from the Portuguese India Company, crafted
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
$6,120 Sale Price
20% Off
18th-19th Century Watercolor Coat of Arms of Company of Merchant Taylors
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th to 19th century framed watercolor Coat of Arms of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Maple, Paint
$236 Sale Price
47% Off
English Silver Plated Garrard
Company Wine Bottle Cradle Pourer
By Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
An early English wine bottle cradle, silver plated, bearing Garrard & Co Ltd (Crown Jewelers) 112 Regent St, London trademark, frame features a grapevine trimmed medallion, spring-lo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
$650 Sale Price
23% Off
Worshipful Company of Horners, Presentation Tray, Antique Sterling Silver, 1904
Located in London, London
inscription for 'The Worshipful Company of Horners'. The tray measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 24.75"(63cm) wide
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
International Silver Company Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Childs Bowl
Stand
By International Silver
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
alphabet by the International Silver Company and dating from the early 20th century. The International
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Cast Iron Decorative Umbrella Stand, Carron Company, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
edge rectangular base with two removable pans for water . Mid-19th century. Carron Company was the
Category
1850s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Iron
Very Fine Sheffield Tureen by Creswick
Company, England, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Sheffield Tureen by Creswick & Company. George III style.
England, Circa 1880
Category
1880s English George III Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plate Trophy Cup "Liberty Cartridge Company" Dated 1913
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ver large and impressive antique silver plate trophy cup, "Liberty Cartridge Company's Trophy
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Ceramic Art Company ( C.A.C.) American Belleck Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful American Belleck Ceramic Art Company (CAC) late 19th century porcelain vase-Hand
Category
1890s American Belle Époque Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
George III Bread Basket by Nathaniel Smith
Company, Sheffield, 1806
By Nathaniel Smith
Co.
Located in London, GB
Nathaniel Smith & Company.
The Basket has a solid plain stepped base which rises to very unusual diamond
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original antique "The Patient Safety Ladder Company
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Figurine of
Mata Hari
by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
By Capodimonte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
Italy, circa 1925
An
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Porcelain
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Four Caldwell And Company Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each with shaped backplate and five arms. With the Caldwell Stamp of a C within a Polygon.
Category
Mid-18th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
George III Mug Made in Sheffield by Thomas Blagden
Company, 1815
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Mug made in Sheffield in 1815 by Thomas Blagden & Company.
This very rare mug is
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
Original Vintage Art Deco Poster Advertising the French Bicycle Company Automoto
By Maurice Lauro
Located in London, GB
Original vintage adverting poster for the French manufacturer of bicycles automoto featuring a stunning Art Deco style artwork by Maurice Lauro (b 1898) of an elegant smiling young c...
Category
1920s French Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Paper
19th Century Pair of Elkington
Company Silver Plated Lidded Chalices
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Elkington & Company lidded confitures
The silver plated vases bear to the underside
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
A patinated bronze okimono of a roaring tiger, signed Maruki Company and Atsuyos
Located in Milano, IT
tiger, signed Maruki Company and Atsuyoshi.
The animal is shown with hind legs bent, tail raised and
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Bronze
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative brown leather and steel wardrobe steamer trunk made by Innovation with original inter...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs Model PS575
By Howell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare cantilever bounce armchairs. These retro chairs were manufactured in the 1930s and referred to as the Spring Lounge Chair #575 The chairs are well engineered with steel ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Metal, Steel
English walnut linen press by Thomas Bradford
Company, 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black walnut double handled linen press with turned column and acorn finial. Thomas Bradford was a leading English manufacturer of washing machines, mangles, wringers, drying closets...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Walnut
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bulk Tea container made of tin and decorated with images and symbols of an American Company named
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Tin
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dealers established
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Ceramic
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Silk Trading Cards Quilt Mounted on Canvas
Located in Buchanan, MI
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada silk trading cards quilt mounted on canvas. Featuring silk
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silk
Antique 1915 Mahogany Chicago Cable Company Carolina Inner Player Upright Piano
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian player piano by The Cable Company of Chicago which features a Carolina Inner
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare 19th C. Victorian Large Palmer
Company Solid Brass Wick Candle Holder
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 19th Century Palmer & Company wick candle stand with patented spring mechanism to keep the
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Catalina Vase and set of 11 Juice Glasses by Consolidated Glass Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
design by the Consolidated Glass Company of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Designed by the visionary Rubin
Category
1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Glass
Pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks by John Winter
Company, 1775
By John Winter
Co 1
Located in London, GB
Winter & Company.
The Candlesticks display a square base decorated with a band of raised stylised shells
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver
c1900 Arts
Crafts Period Adjustable Oak Easel by the Technical Supply Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1900 adjustable oak easel by the Technical Supply Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The height
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A three piece suite of Art Deco Rattan furniture,C.1929, American, Heywood Wakefield Co. Gardner
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company, " circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
underside of the lid), and dated "Dec. 15, '03. We can presume the company was in Boston and therefore
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Iron, Bronze
$8,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Silver Plated Indian Beaded Coin Purse by "Bostonia Company", circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
presume the company was in Boston and therefore American made. The Indians were commissioned to do the
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company Sterling Silver Cups with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 China Jewelry Company silver cups, made in China in the late 19th or early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George Butler
Company 7 Piece Sterling Mounted Sheffield Cased Serving Set
By Sheffield
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic seven piece Sheffield serving set by the famous George Butler & Company. The set
Category
19th Century British Antique Furniture Company
Materials
Silver Plate
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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 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 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 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.
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