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Daum Enamel and Cameo Glass Spring Botanical Vase -French c1900
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning Daum Spring flowers small vase -Polychrome enamelled and cameo cut back depicting a
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Art Glass
MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of near matching clam shell metal spring armchairs sold individually. The two vintage patio
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Metal
Oil on Canvas, Painting by Georges Picard, Spring, Art Nouveau Period.
By Georges Picard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas, painting by Georges Picard, spring, early 20th century, Art Nouveau period
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas
French Stamped Brass
Glass Spring Hurricane Lamp, 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Spring loaded cylinder shaft candlestick in stamped brass on a weighted circular domed base. The
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Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
56% Off
Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent set of six iconic and rare Singer sewing spring back factory chairs, English circa
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Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Iron
Spring Monkeys and Other Species, Lithographs by Last, 1836, Zoological Studies
Located in Langweer, NL
Springaap* (the plucked Spring Monkey) and *De roode Springaap* (the red Spring Monkey). Both are shown in a
Category
1830s Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
Felix Possart Large Oil on Canvas "A Spring Alpine Journey"
By Felix Possart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Felix Possart (German, 1837-1928) a large oil on canvas "A Spring Alpine Journey". The elongated
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
$12,450 Sale Price
32% Off
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Late Winter into Early Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Late winter into early spring, Rimpa style painting of a garden scene
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Regency Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish- Spring Meadow Saffron
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish,
Bulbocodium vernum, commonly called Spring Meadow Saffron
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
Guilloche silver case with spring closure, monogram plate and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with hinged lid and spring closure, monogram card and
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver case with floral engravings, curved monogram and spring-hinged lids
Located in Porto, PT
and spring-hinged lids. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 75.46 grams
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver cigarette case with diagonal fluting, spring lid and gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cigarette case with diagonal fluted reliefs, spring-loaded hinged lid and gold
Category
19th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
Zuni Sacred Spring, New Mexico - Litho from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Zuni Sacred Spring - Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856
Description: This
Category
1850s Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
Checkered nickel silver case with monogram plate, insert, spring-hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
spring-loaded hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Austro-Hungarian. Brand: Head of Diana - Vienna. Weight
Category
19th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Stone
$825 Sale Price
44% Off
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JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Arm Chair Spring Seat Cushion. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Lloyd KEM Weber Style Chrome Steel Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features heavy
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Chrome
18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
requires a second "key" to release the spring locks at either end, once released the tray lifts out
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Meiji era Japanese Screen Pair, Two-panel. Spring
Autumn Birds
Flowers.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Spring and Autumn Birds & Flowers
Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863-1921)
Meiji period, circa 1900.
Ink
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter into Spring Floral Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
With nandin, narcissus and chrysanthemums. Signature and seal read: Koun. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Pair of Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstatte Ceramic Figures Spring
Fall
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstatte ceramic figures "Spring & Fall" circa 1908. Fall marked
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Golf Club, Steel "Spring Faced" Cleek with Short Hosel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A.G. Spalding & Bros. spring faced golf club iron, cleek.
A rare spring face cleek golf club with
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Steel
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood
$1,296 Sale Price
35% Off
Framed "The Call of the Spring" Watercolor Scenic Lithograph by Jennie Harbour
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Edwardian era Framed "The Call of the Spring" lithograph print by Jennie Harbour featuring
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Poujol, Biblis changée en source (Byblis Transformed into a Spring), 1898
Located in Tarzana, CA
Poujol, Biblis changée en source (Byblis Transformed into a Spring), 1898
Artist: Poujol
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas
$55,300 Sale Price
30% Off
Hans Zatzka
Austrian, 1859-1945
a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Spring Beauties"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a very fine and charming oil on canvas "Spring Beauties
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Pair Art Nouveau Neoclassical Chairs , Hand-Carved Walnut, Spring Leather Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
leather in good condition with straps and springs.
Suitable for writing table or for entry or bedroom
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Minogame turtles in spring landscapes. Made in the Kano school style one screen features pines, willow, and
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
A C Paris Breveté Brass Spring-Loaded Candle Lamps, Late 19th C.
Located in Lincoln, GB
enduring appeal of this set lies in its spring-loaded mechanism. This ingenious invention solved the
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Japanese Meiji Screens Blossoms of Spring, Summer and Autumn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
flowering plants and blossoms of the spring, summer, and autumn. Painted in the Nihonga school style with
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair Bust Depicting Summer
Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Bust Depicting Summer
Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques . 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Resin, Wood, Plaster
$46,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn
Spring
By Edmé Samson
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring, A girl is depicted as Autumn, in a
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
$1,157 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vase “Paysage de Verre” – Spring landscape by Daum Nancy, early 1900s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
, enameled, in unusual shape. An etched spring landscape with trees and shrubs in transparent and frosted
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs Model PS575
By Howell
Located in New York, NY
referred to as the Spring Lounge Chair #575 The chairs are well engineered with steel arms that absorbs
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Metal, Steel
After ‘Spring’ of the Four Seasons Series by Francois Boucher circa 1755
Located in Nashville, TN
A later and large execution of ‘Spring ‘ of the Four Seasons series by Francois Boucher in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas
An Exceptional Berlin KPM Iridescent Jeweled Porcelain Vase "The Spring Dance"
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Queens, NY
An Exceptional Berlin KPM (Vienna Style) Iridescent Jeweled Porcelain Vase: "The Spring Dance"
A
Category
19th Century German Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School
Located in Kyoto, JP
growth on the tops of the foliage indicates the season of spring. The work references Maruyama Okyo’s two
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Embossed silver case in Art Nouveau style with gold interior, spring lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cigarette case in embossed silver in Art Nouveau style with gold interior and spring
Category
19th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Hand-painted lantern lamp with spring flowers Art Deco, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this charming lantern lamp from the beginning of the last century. Look at the hand-painted magnolias, bellflowers, clover flowers and shamrocks that bea...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Cut Glass
$658 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century, Italian painting Allegory of the Spring Follower of Jacopo Bassano
By Jacopo Bassano
Located in IT
Grappa, 13 February 1592), 17th century
Allegory of the Spring
Measures: With frame: cm W 122,5 x H 89 x
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage Poster Fruhling In Wiesbaden Spring Flowers Goddess Golf Clubs
By Ludwig Hohlwein
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster - Fruhling in Wiesbaden - featuring stunning artwork by the notable German poster artist Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949) depicting a statuesque goddess sty...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Stone
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Neoclassical Period Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical Period roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It is i...
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Hans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a
Category
1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$99,600 Sale Price
26% Off
Early 19th C Classical Plaster Sculpture Flora Goddess of Spring Humphrey Hooper
By Humphrey Hopper
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and early to mid 19th century plaster depiction of Flora the Goddess of Spring, possibly by
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Plaster
Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Kyoson Yano Nihonga Boats on a Spring Day
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
width 49cm/(main paper) 123cm x 35cm]
See Christies
HIRAI BAISEN (1889-1969)
Spring and Winter in
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1920s Taisho Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silk
$1,333 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of a Spring Landscape Made after Ludwig Richter, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a spring landscape, made after a painting by Ludwig Richter. Published circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
$333 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of the Spring and Pool of Siloam by Ferrario
1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of the spring and pool of Siloam outside the walls of the City of David
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
easy cleaning. Double sided cushions. Springs are in great shape and just add to the already
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau 1890s Pair of Lounge Chairs, Hand-Carved Walnut , spring seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Nouveau 1890s pair of bed room chairs, with hand-carved walnut legs, spring seat, newly
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Walnut
19th Ct. Bronze After Etienne Alexandre Stella French 37"
Figure of Spring
By Étienne Alexandre Stella
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Etienne Alexandre Stella (19th Century, French). 'Allegorical figure of Spring'. Bronze features a
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Bronze
Large Moorcroft Flambe
Spring Flowers
Art Pottery Plate or Charger
By Walter Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Moorcroft charger was made in circa 1940 with a deep flambé glaze in the 'Spring Flowers
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Pottery
Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess of Spring Marble Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Marble
Silver case with guilloche top bands, curved form and spring lid (George V)
Located in Porto, PT
spring-loaded hinged lid, George V period. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 114.06
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$450 Sale Price
50% Off
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Antique Furniture Springs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique furniture springs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique furniture springs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Antique furniture springs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique furniture springs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian antique furniture springs are of considerable interest. Antique furniture springs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Michael Powolny, Wiener Keramik Werkstätte and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Furniture Springs?
Prices for antique furniture springs start at $115 and top out at $145,000 with the average selling for $2,553.
Questions About Antique Furniture Springs
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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