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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
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack set made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass, and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Iron, Brass, Copper
Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
A one of a kind! Created in England circa 1850, this "Peson" (or spring balance scale) was used in
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of Springer Spaniel bookends. An English, onyx marble and cast metal ornamental dog
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Marble
Dutch Louis XIV Period
The Spring
Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of the spring. The fireback is from
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Iron
Spring
, Putto With Flowers, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Art Nouveau ceramic piece from a series of the four seasons:
Naked putto in a wide striding position, his blond head tilted to the left and holding a cascade of fl...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Georgian Prattware Pottery Figure, Flora The Goddess Of Spring, C. 1800
Located in Bristol, GB
flowers and spring, Flora.
In a typically naive style with an extremely characterful facial expression
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery
Rare Hand-Colored Engraving of an English Lady, Wearing a Spring Dress, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
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This print depicts an English lady, wearing a spring dress. Originates from a rare costume book titled
Category
Early 1800s Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Spring Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1910
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
powder melting, green overlay, spring landscape etched in several stages and finely painted with coloured
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Enamel
Smooth silver cigarette case with a curved shape and a spring-loaded hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver cigarette case with a curved shape and a spring-loaded hinged lid. Metal
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silver
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Rimpa School Painting of Winter to Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
With exotic birds including a family of quail. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Meiji Era, Circa 1900 Japanese Screen Pair, Flowers
Birds of Spring
Autumn
Located in Kyoto, JP
Flowers & Birds of Spring and Autumn
Unknown artist.
Japan. Meiji period, circa 1900.
A
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Bronze of a Semi Nude Spring Flower Dancer by Bruno Zach.
By Bruno Zach
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Deco bronze by well known Austrian sculptor Bruno Zach. Bruno Zach is known for his erotic bronzes. The bronze depicts semi-nude dancer covered with flower. Signed on the base"Zach"
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Silvered Bronze Statue
The Spring of Life
by A.G.Lanzirotti
By Lanzirotti
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century silvered bronze statue entitled 'The Spring of Life', depicting a
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs. It shows much
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
English Cast Iron Springer Spaniel Boot Scraper with Wood Brushes, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron boot scraper with flanking Springer spaniels, centered wood brushes with scraper
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Iron
C. 1840 French Boiserie Painting, the Allegory of Spring and the Arms of France
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful boiserie panel depicting an allegory of Spring and the Arms of France was hand
Category
1840s French Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representations.
The group is
Category
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine French 19th Century Oil on Board "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses"
By Charles Baptiste Schreiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century oil on board titled "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses" by
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood
Spring Dancer
an Art Deco Bronze Figure by Pierre Le Faguays French 1925
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1962). An elegant female dancer in a playful pose holding a bunch of grapes between her hands, wearing a loose fitting dress. ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Meissen Style Porcelain Figural Bust of a Baby Girl Allegorical to the Spring
By Samson
Cie
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Depicting a bust of a baby girl with an innocent gaze, red lips, and uncombed blond hair. She is wearing a gilt white ruffle top and in her head a charming pink bow hat with flowers....
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
$805 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of Spring Festival 19th c Qing Dy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have a series of these. See second picture for similar paintings
Condition
29x...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England
Signed J
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Large Porcelain Group
Spring of Love
by R. Aigner Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1916
By Richard Aigner, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Large Art Nouveau Group:
Monumental depiction of a pair of lovers in intimate embrace: Unclothed young lady sitting on a pedestal and kissing the naked young man standing ...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique American Maple Gilt
Ebonised Frame
Rush Seat Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Reading, Berkshire
to close due to competition from low-cost overseas furniture manufacturers. In the spring of 2010
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Maple
$1,037 Sale Price
44% Off
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Lounge Chairs, France, 1920s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
volume, "Jansen Furniture," published in spring 2007.
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Louis XV Style Japanned Corner Cabinets / Encoignures, Christies Provenance
Located in Manhasset, NY
volume,Jansen Furniture, published in spring 2007.
Height: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm
Category
1910s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Marble
Italian Terracotta Statue of Flora, Goddess of Spring, on Marble Pedestal
Located in Katonah, NY
ins. footprint.
In Roman mythology, Flora was a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. Though
Category
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Mid-Century Karl Springer Lucite Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Sausalito, CA
Pair of stunning lucite and chrome occasional tables. Brass details on corners add sophistication and charm. Glass top set into chrome frame. Thick square lucite legs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Unique 19th Century Watercolor Painting (67x52cm) by Dutch Painter C. Springer
By Cornelius Springer
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
Painter: C. Springer (Dutch)
Titel: The Bassu houses in Hoorn (67 x 52 cm)
Medium: watercolor
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Canvas
Meissen Spring Season Group
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen group Allegory of Spring (Der Frühling). First modelled by Johann Carl Schönheit in 1782
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Print, "Spring and Autumn"
Located in Pataskala, OH
Antique print, "Spring and Autumn",
Early 1900s.
Simple black frame that will coordinate with any
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Print, "Spring and Autumn"
Located in Pataskala, OH
Antique print - "Spring and Autumn"
Early 20th century
Simple black frame that will coordinate with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wood, Paper
Spring and Summer Painting Under Glass (18th Century)
Located in Paris, FR
Fixed under glass of 2 magnificent young women (18th century) representing the spring and the
Category
18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Glass
1920s Vintage Spring Steel Tricycle Kids Bike
By Standard Safety Corp
Located in Orange, CA
This child’s bike is made out of cast iron. Built out of Los Angeles, California. Very hard to find tricycle. Label slightly torn, Pat. June 25, 1926 by what I believe says Standard ...
Category
1920s American Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Metal
English Signed Brass Spring Loaded Candlestick, circa 1870
By Andrew Barrett
Son
Located in Ambler, PA
English Signed Brass Spring Loaded Candlestick, circa 1870
“A. BARRETT & SONS… 63 & 64
Category
1870s British Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Brass
Ming, Dragon Spring Craved Phoenix Tail Pattern Porcelain Beaker
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Ming, dragon spring craved Phoenix tail pattern porcelain beaker/ ?,???????(??)
Item measurement:H
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Porcelain
Putto with Flowers (Spring) by Michael Powolny, ca. 1907
By Michael Powolny, Wiener Keramik Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Putto with Flowers (Spring), designed around 1907 by Michael Powolny, manufactured 1907-1912 by
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Furniture Springs
Tole Spring Wind French "Automobile", France Circa 1900
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Spring Wind French Tole "Automobile" with Original Finish, Key and Cushion.
France, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Tôle
Dutch Tile Tableau of Spring Commissioned by De Gruyter
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Charlevoix, MI
colorful border of tiles surrounds her with the Dutch word for spring (Lente) below. Tiles such as these
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Ceramic
1900
s Tin Gold Leaf Sign " Cedar Springs State Bank "
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's tin advertising sign with gold leaf lettering " Cedar Springs State Bank "
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Tin
Quality Antique Black
Walnut Spring Vienna Clock by Gustav Becker
Located in Antrim, GB
Beautiful Antique black & walnut
Spring Vienna clock by Gustav Becker{number 426273}
Strikes
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Walnut
Oil on Canvas of a Springer Spaniel by Benjamin Cam Norton
By Benjamin Cam Norton
Located in London, GB
Dog painting of a recumbent English Springer Spaniel by Benjamin Cam Norton (English, 1835-1900
Category
1870s Antique Furniture Springs
19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs Carved with Spring Padding, 1800s
Located in Torino, Torino
Pair of Louis XVI armchairs of the second half of the 800. Padding with springs with studs with
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Walnut
1920s HEXDEES Spring Control Vintage Double-Sided Tin Flange Sign
By Detroit Steel Products Company
Located in Orange, CA
This sign was made for the Detroit Steel Products Company to advertise their chassis spring control
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Tin
Vintage Walnut Chairs with Studs
Straps and Springs in Velvet, Italy, 1920s, S
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Vintage Walnut Chairs with Studs & Straps and Springs in Velvet, Italy, 1920s, Set of 2
Category
1920s Italian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Wicker Baby Carriage with Spring Suspension Original Wheels, Dior Fabric
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an amazing ready to use antique wicker baby carriage in its original color with spring
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wicker
Eight-Day Spring Driven Movement Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Strike
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An 8-day spring driven movement clock with hour and half hour strike on one bell. Alabaster case
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Japanese Folding Screen with a Spring Landscape, Kano School, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The scene is dominated by a plum tree in bloom under which a couple of paradise birds is courting. The screen is crossed by a luxuriant creek, a typical feature of the springtime.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Paper
Unique Wall Tapestry
Spring
by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet Executed by J.F. Semey
By Fer Semey, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This gobelin is called 'Spring' and was designed by C.A. Lion Cachet for the reading room of the
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Wool
Louis XVI Era Chaise Probably from Pavlovsk Palace, Late 18th Century
By Henri Jacob
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
, providing the comfort and support typical of the finest 18th-century furniture. The hand-tied spring
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Louis XVI Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
Karl Springer Lizard Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Amarillo, TX
Luxurious dining table on rectangular pedestal base. Completely covered in lizard- embossed leather applied in a thoughtful pattern. Table is finished on all exposed surfaces, incl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Springs
Karl Springer Stunning Console Table In Lacquered Goat Skin 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
sides by Karl Springer, American 1980. Dated on bottom. This table exemplifies the impeccable
Category
1880s American Modern Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Karl Springer Rare JMF Chair in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
JMF chair in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on
Category
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Springs
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
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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 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, 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 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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