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An exceptional straw work diorama of an owl and kingfisher - Leverian Museum
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
part of the collection in the Leverian Museum, set in an oval glazed gilt case, showing a long eared
Category
1770s English Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Straw
2 Pairs Antique Porcelain Statues 18th C. Le Nove Metropolitan Museum Collection
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has in its collection a similar Le Nove Porcelain
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Museum Quality Large Antique 18th Century Greek Orthodox Icon, Pentecost
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional, museum quality very large 18th century Greek icon of the Pentecost.
Egg tempera
Category
18th Century Greek Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wood
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 Museum
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$15,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Mahogany
$1,113 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th Century French Museum Quality Inlaid Writing Table with Bronze Trim
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French museum quality inlaid writing table with bronze trim. Excellent
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$1,487 Sale Price
25% Off
Very Rare Museum Quality 19th Century Brass and Kingwood Bijouterie Table
Located in Dublin, IE
Rare 19th Century museum quality brass and kingwood bijouterie table, the shaped and moulded top
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Located in New York, NY
deaccessioned from the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, prior to 2005; Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, sold
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
French Museum Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule
Au Char
, Thomire, Paris, Ca 1820
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite mantel clock made of fire-gilded and patinated bronze from the early 19th century:
Structure in the form of a rectangular gilded base on four conical feet with chiselling, ...
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Large Oval Dish in Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen large oval dish in museum quality. Early 19th century.
Measures
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Plaster Museum Piece "Welcome" Gold Nugget Model Victoria Australia
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge 19th century plaster museum piece "Welcome" gold nugget model Victoria, Australia.
This is
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Late 19th Century Oceanic Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
x large painting inspired by a museum art work called Lake Como Promenade" by t
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is stunning x large painting inspired by a museum art work called Lake Como Promenade" by the
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Canvas
Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene
By Sitzendorf
Located in Tustin, CA
Very large, handmade and hand painted, museum quality porcelain from Sitzendorf Porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Museum Quality Hand Carved Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful finest work of religious art.
This beautifully stylish hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Zsolnay Vase in Openwork Glazed Ceramics, 1882-1885, Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Zsolnay vase in openwork glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in yellow and brown shades.
Dated
Measures: 19 x 16.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1880s Hungarian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Irish Marine Botany Specimens made for Thomas Barnett of the Niagara Falls Museum
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Museum
$3,250 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Very Fine and Rare 19th Century Museum Quality Marquetry Inlaid Card Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare museum quality 19th century marquetry inlaid turn over leaf card table with ormolu mounts
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Ormolu
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE MUSEUM QUALITY CLAW
BALL LEATHER PAiNTED HALF MOOD SIDEBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, museum quality, hand painted leather clad trunk sideboard depicting rural scenes with horses
Please note
Category
19th Century European High Victorian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Leather, Oak
Museum Quality Wiener Werkstätte Wool Rug by Philipp Haas
Söhne, 1910s
By Philipp Haas
Shone
Located in Milan, IT
The Haas weaving company was founded in 1810, and was guided by founder's son Philipp since 1818. Initially they were manufacturers of clothing fabrics, transitioning into upholstery...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wool
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum
Category
1680s Charles II Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Iron, Nickel
19th C The Albino Family Barums Museum New York Sideshow Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
from Hamburg in the Steamer Hummonia. NOW EXHIBITING AT BARNUM'S MUSEUM NEW YORK.”
The Albino Lucasie
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Glass, Oak, Paper
An original oil painting inspired by Aldo Rando museum piece titled of a flower
Located in Birmingham, AL
cityscapes , Aldo Rando museum piece titled of a flower market in Paris, likely painted in the mid-20th
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Canvas
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Plate of the South Kensington Museum by Delange 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plat (Grotesche) South Kensington Museum a Londres'. Large format, color
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Paper
$473 Sale Price
20% Off
Museum Quality French Early Monumental Tall Six Panel Carved Oak Linenfold Door
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large French single door - Tudor or Gothic Revival style - with stunning linenfold carving, from early 19th or possibly late 18th century. Would add elegance to the home, as...
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Early 19th Century French Tudor Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Oak
Collectible Museum Item Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
Fleur-de-lis
, France 1900s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
textured green ground, etched Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine. A museum piece in an incredible state
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Glass
18th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers - Museums Quality, Milan/ IT ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
one of a kind museums-quality commode is not only a precious item of antique furniture, much more it
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Fruitwood, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
Thai Bronze Buddha Head from the 9th/10th C, Museum Piece 8346
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Thai bronze Buddha head from the 9th/10thC. It has a sensitivity and finesse not often found in such early SE Asian sculptures. It is very large for a bronze head from thi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Museum Quality 18th Century Damascus Anglo Indian Carved
Inlaid Blanket Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Damascus / Anglo Indian, 18th century or earlier.
The finest quality Damascus Anglo Indian blanket chest I have come across in my career. Featuring an incredible geometric bone inl...
Category
18th Century Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Iron
$4,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
. The brace back back spindle base has been reinforced for grater stability.
This true museum grade gem
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Oak
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece.
This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 original Medieval
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wood, Paint
$16,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Museum Quality French Art Deco Topaz Craqueleur Glass Vase, Signed by Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
of the most desired and unusual patterns of the period) and distinctly modern form, this museum
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Glass
English Stevens
Williams Cameo Overlay Glass Vase by J. Millward, Birks Museum
By Stevens
Williams
Located in New York, NY
flora and folliate to appear "raised" on the primary red layer.
Provenance; Birks Museum, Millkin
Category
1890s English Art Deco Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Cut Glass
Alfred Bucknell. A rare pair of Arts
Crafts museum quality steel wall sconces.
By Alfred Bucknell
Located in London, GB
Alfred Bucknell. A rare signed pair of museum quality Arts and Crafts steel wall sconces.
It is
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Steel
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oversize Antique Peking Chinese Art Deco Rug Blue
12'10" x 17'6"
391cm x 534cm
"THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese Peking Art Deco rug with a be...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wool
Museum Quality Bronze of Christ Wall Plaque Sculpture "Jesus Carrying the Cross"
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunningly powerful and meaningful work of religious art.
With works of religious art being one of our specialties, over the decades we have sold quite a few special antiques in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Antique Print of a Plate of the Kensington Museum in London by Delange
1869
Located in Langweer, NL
plate of the collection of the Kensington Museum in London. This print originates from 'Recueil de
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Napoleonic Silver Chargers Heavy Gage Museum-Quality Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Napoleonic, rare, museum-quality, continental, European silver set of 4 chargers or serving trays
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Silver
Museum Quality Neo-Grec Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Ewer by Edward C. Moore
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Neo-Grec sterling silver Ewer from Tiffany & Co., crafted by the renowned silversmith Edward C. Moore, is a remarkable example of 19th-century American artistry. Produced by Moo...
Category
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Sterling Silver
Museum Quality Arts
Crafts Oak Crucifix w Stylished Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil table or altar crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Museum Quality Pre-Columbian Gold Twin Figures Pendant, circa 800 to 1500 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Southern Costa Rica/Western Panama, circa 800 to 1500 AD. Gold Veraguas-Chiriqui-Diquis twin figure pendant cast by the lost-wax (cire perdu) grasping an imaginary club with their cl...
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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Gold
Museum Quality Hand Crafted Bronze Corpus of Jesus Christ fr Wall Mounting 19thC
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, one of a kind bronze corpus of Christ.
The meaning of this antique sculpture obviously needs no explanation. However, not everybody looks at the corpus of Christ with the ...
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bronze
Covered Dish "trompe l
oeil" c.1868 Old Chistofle also at Orsay Museum
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
-2018, and more recently at the Paris Art Déco Louvre museum.
Christofle, established in Paris in 1830
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Silver Plate
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
monogrammed and is in excellent condition. Museum quality. This piece is an exceedingly rare and exceptional
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Sterling Silver
Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Keller 8pc. Tea Set – Description
Direct from Paris, A Gorgeous 19th Century Louis XVI, 8 pc. 950 Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set by one of France's Premier Silversmiths, Gustave Ke...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair 18th-Century Neapolitan Painted Corner Console Tables, Faux Porphyry Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
material, or designers seeking museum-level accent furniture with real historical presence.
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wood
Fine Paint Decorated Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Occassional Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
satinwood furniture, neoclassical accent table, late 19th-century English furniture, floral decorated table
Category
1890s English Adam Style Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bench. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
collections of original Biedermeier furniture—over 140 museum-quality pieces available from the golden era of
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Extendable Table. Vienna, c. 1900/10.
Located in Vienna, AT
typical of high-quality Viennese Art Nouveau furniture.
This is an exceptional museum-quality piece
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Brass
American Hand-Cranked Dining Table by J
JW Meeks, New York
By J.
J.W. Meeks
Located in Valladolid, ES
of J & JW Meeks
John and Joseph W. Meeks of New York City has furniture in many museums, including
Category
1820s American George II Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Iron
19th Century Writing Table by Gillow
Co.
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Solebury, PA
their designs. Surviving examples of Gillow furniture are housed in museums in London, Leeds, Adelaide
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style French Marble Top Walnut Marquetry Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
during the 18th and 19th century, and also the start of the 20th century, especially for furniture and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Marble
19th Century Rosewood and Pietra Paesina Specimen Table Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in New Orleans, LA
masterpiece of furniture making worthy of a museum.
circa 1820
Provenance:
Hailing from an important
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Marble
19th Century Mahogany Giltwood Console with Mirror, Neoclassical, P.G Bylanders
Located in Manhasset, NY
Skottorp, Sperlingsholm and Stjernsund. The Nordiska Museum in Stockholm, which is the principal museum of
Category
1820s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Marble
$18,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
By Maple
Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polished Mahogany desk is
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Mahogany
$15,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs for his
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Museum
Materials
Bentwood
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Antique Furniture Museum For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique furniture museum for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every antique furniture museum was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique furniture museum 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 museum, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Gorham Manufacturing Company, Meissen Porcelain and Stevens
Williams each produced at least one beautiful antique furniture museum that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Furniture Museum?
Prices for an antique furniture museum can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $44 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,255.
Questions About Antique Furniture Museum
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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