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Mid-Century Modernist Art Deco Style Sconces in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
These ultra-chic Mid-Century Modernist sconces feature an Art Deco design reinterpreted in a modernist manner. They are solid brass with a tubular designed support with an inset in L...
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1870s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Springs

Steel Spring Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial shop table on original castors.
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1920s Antique Furniture Springs

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Steel

English Springer Spaniel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Realistically hand-carved and painted wood head of a black and white English Springer Spaniel
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Springs

Materials

Glass, Wood

"Spring Landscape" - J. Francis Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
"Spring Landscape" - J. Francis Murphy (1853-1901) Oil on canvas; signed & dated '84 on lower
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19th Century Antique Furniture Springs

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Canvas

Pair of Brass Tubular Side Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of brass tubular side tables in the style of Karl Springer some light scratches on the glass
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19th Century American Modern Antique Furniture Springs

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Metal, Brass

3 Spring Wire Cage Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
see webbed joints where the wires cross as well as 3 springs to center the bulb. Simple but complex at
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Springs

18th Century Italian Painting Depicting Spring
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
of "Spring", of good painting hand and good taste. Painting of beautiful fit for lovers, antique
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Springs

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Wood

Mongolian Spring Blossom Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted chest has a timeworn simplicity that modern furniture designers often try to replicate
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Antique Furniture Springs

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Lacquer, Pine

Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and sought after original example of the iconic spring-back Singer sewing stool. c.1930
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

Emile Gallé Lamp, Celebration of Spring
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau cameo glass and Vienna Faience glazed figural lamp by Emile Gallé and Podany. The porcelain base is formed from three dancing women with outstretched arms holding a g...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Springs

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Faience, Art Glass

LOUISE ABBEMA "Spring" Engraving 19th Century
By Louise Abbema
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming engraving by Eugène-André Champollion after a painting of Louise Abéma. It is based on one of the four paintings in the series called The Four Seasons by Louis Abbéma. The e...
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19th Century European Antique Furniture Springs

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Paper

Konstantin Kosnick, Abstract Composition, "Spring Awakening, " 1921
By Konstantin Kosnick
Located in Berlin, DE
work is entitled "Spring awakening" and signed on the left side K.Kosnick.
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1920s European Bauhaus Antique Furniture Springs

Antique Chinese Carved Spring Bench, Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
at this Chinese antique Carved spring bench that you can use it as a coffee table. This bench was a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Springs

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Elm

Partridge, Spring, Print by Archibald Thorburn
By Archibald Thorburn
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Game bird by Archibald Thorburn. A game bird colotype print by Archibald Thorburn, titled 'Spring
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1920s English Antique Furniture Springs

Rare Vintage Industrial Architects Black Drafting Spring Stool
By American Cabinet Company, Hamilton Products
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique spring suspension seat, fabricated by the American cabinet co. located in two rivers
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1920s American Industrial Antique Furniture Springs

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Steel

Antique French Iron "Spring" Four Seasons Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This gold-colored cast iron statue depicts the season of spring, carrying a basket of flowers in
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19th Century Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

"The Farm in Spring" by Walter Moras
By Walter Moras
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Period frame. Dimensions listed include the frame. The painting measures 12" x 19", Walter Moras (Jan. 20, 1856 - March 6, 1925) was a German l...
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Furniture Springs

English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English scale from the 1890s. This scale has a large, round, brass face with its dial in the centre. The cast iron base is heavy, with stylized details adding to its allure. Simpl...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Springs

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Brass, Iron

Set of Twelve Chinese Spring Palace Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Spring Palace painting, known in the West as Chinese erotic art, was a tradition that
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Springs

Antique Chinese Spring Bench, Solid Wood, Pagoda Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood antique Chinese spring bench. Such a bench was made in the region south of China's
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19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Springs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Spring Flowers Byobu Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
. At once decorative and deeply symbolic, this screen is a timeless celebration of spring’s exuberance.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Antique Furniture Springs

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Silk, Paint, Paper

Sculpture "the Spring" in Alabaster Signed Guglielmo Pugi
By Guglielmo Pugi
Located in Paris, FR
Alabaster statuette representing an "allegory of the spring" signed G.Pugi. A young naked woman
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1890s French Antique Furniture Springs

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Alabaster

Japanese Six Panel Screen Spring into Summer
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Edo period, 18th century painting with gold leaf and mineral pigments. A summer landscape depicting summer flowers and exotic birds, accented with an abstract cloud design. Miner...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Springs

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Gold Leaf

Sculpture Spirit of Spring by Friedrich Heuler 1920s
By Friedrich Heuler
Located in Benalmadena, ES
-1959) representing spring with a nymph riding on a satyr, to which she clings to its hair and tail with
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs

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Porcelain

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Spring flowers on silver. Meiji period painting (1868-1912) of Spring
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Springs

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings of Spring and Autumn
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine pair of 18th century English reverse glass paintings of Spring and Autumn. Spring depicted as
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Late 18th Century English Antique Furniture Springs

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Glass

Ernest’s Fredericks Oil on Board Impressionist Spring Landscape Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
. Fredericks and was known for his regional landscape paintings. Later he moved to Eureka Springs, AR where he
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Antique Furniture Springs

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Paint

Art Deco Cantilevered Chrome Springer Lounge Chairs By Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome pair of Art Deco, cantilevered chrome "Springer" lounge chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Springs

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Steel, Chrome

Two Armchairs Ruhlmann Style Lacquered Wood Springs Fabric, Italy, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs in the style of Emile Ruhlmann, lacquered wood, springs padding, fabric
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Springs

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Fabric, Wood

Terracotta sculpture, "The Spring" signed by Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Very large and beautiful terracotta sculpture by Mathurin MOREAU (1822-1912), depicting "Le Printemp "s". The young woman with beautiful hair is seated on a rock, shielding herself f...
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Early 1900s French Antique Furniture Springs

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Terracotta

"Spring Landscape, Evening" American Painting by William Anderson Coffin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
from the far right. A trio of white ducks make their way through the long spring grasses towards a worn
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19th Century American Barbizon School Antique Furniture Springs

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Giltwood, Paint, Canvas

A 19th Century Woolwork of an English Springer Spaniel
Located in Katonah, NY
An English Springer Spaniel shown at rest in a field. He seems gentle, friendly and alert. This
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Springs

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Spring Rider Horses Head
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century cast iron spring rider horses head - Solid cast iron - Beautifully worn
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Early 1900s English Antique Furniture Springs

Antique Spring Landscape Painting Circa 1910 Signed Richard Detreville
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique landscape painting by Richard Dtreville offers oil on canvas meadow and mountain scene, artist signed lower right, seated in giltwood frame, c1910 Measures - 25.5''H x 21...
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Springs

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Flower Garden Oil on Hardboard, Expressionist Colorful Framed Spring
Located in Neuss, NW
Expressionist painting of a flower garden. Oil on plate. Provided with a frame at the back and covered with a wooden plate. Built into a floater frame made of ash wood. Ready to hang.
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Late 19th Century German Expressionist Antique Furniture Springs

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Ash

Peter Busch: Listed Danish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Spring Forest
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Busch: Listed Danish artist (b. 1861, d. 1942) oil on canvas. Spring forest with creek
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Furniture Springs

Original Antique Vintage Industrial Singer Spring Back Factory Work Chair Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
. Buoyed by its success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 by marketing specially adapted furniture: a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Spring Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Dutch Louis XIV fireback with an allegory of Spring. The fireback is from the 17th or early 18th
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Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

EARLY SIGNED DATED 1917 WILLOW SPRINGS, MO. WOOL SUITING QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CONDITION.THIS QUILT IS HAND EMBORDERED "WILLOW SPRINGS,MO. AND DATED 1917 "IN STITCH WORK.THE PATCHES ARE ALSO
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Springs

19th Century Chinese Spring Palace Paintings, Set of 12
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Spring Palace Painting, known in the West as Chinese erotic art, was a tradition that
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19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Springs

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Pigment

Pair of Chinese Persimmon Lacquer Spring Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Outlined by a border of floral and gilt scrollwork, a painted panel of spring flowers adorns the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Furniture Springs

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Pine

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales Lovely old scales, Vintage Salter
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Springs

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Brass

Small Antique French Fireback, circa 1800s "The Spring"
Located in Dallas, TX
bouquet of flowers. FRVH LING meaning the season of Spring was seen on several similar models of firebacks
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19th Century European Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

Hiroshigé Woodcut, View to Edo in the Spring, 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Hiroshigé woodcut, view to Edo in the spring, 19th century Inner measurements: H. 33, W. 22 cm
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19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Springs

19th French Sculpture Napoleón III Walnut Wood , Allegory of Spring
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning spring allegory walnut wood sculpture S XIX, Napoleón III, France, circa 1860. Monumental
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs

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Wood

Pair of Gilt Allegorical Plaster Sculptures Representing Spring and Autumn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of gilt allegorical plaster sculptures representing Spring and Autumn. Late 18th or early
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Furniture Springs

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Plaster, Wood

Late 19th Century Bisque Group Symbolizing Spring, Volkstedt-Rudolstadt
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Paris, FR
the Spring. Blue mark on the base from Volkstedt-Rudolstadt in Thuringia, Germany (used between 1895
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Springs

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Porcelain

Porcelain Cup, Brand in Bottom, 1900, Spring Dance, Cut Openwork
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain cup, brand in bottom, 1900, spring dance, cut openwork, German porcelain Measures: H
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Springs

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Porcelain

Vintage Hubley Cast Iron Classical Urn and Spring Floral Bouquet Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a spring bouquet of yellow daffodils and red tulips
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

Art deco watercolor "A Song of Spring first Butterfly in Italy"
Located in Palm Springs, CA
singing to a butterfly. It is titled on the bottom "A Song of Spring, The First Butterfly in Italy". This
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Springs

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Watercolor, Paper

Original 1920s Spring Cruises Poster For Egypt By Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen
By Bernd Steiner
Located in London, GB
Fruhlingsfahrten im Mittelmeer / 3 Spring Cruises in the Mediterranean on 13 March to 7 April, 9 April to 4 May and
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1920s German Antique Furniture Springs

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Paper

Japanese Six Panel Screen Cherry in Bloom in Flowering Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
Kano School painting of spring landscape on a river bed, with irises, peonies, lilies, young bamboo
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Springs

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Spring Back Singer Factory Chair, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Original examples of the iconic spring-back Singer sewing stools. c.1930 Scarcely found in sets
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture Springs

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Iron

Japanese Screen, Four Panels Japanese Screen on Spring Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Spring landscape by an unknown painter of the Rinpa school, XX th century, six-panel ink painted on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Springs

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Gold Leaf

Seven Falls Colorado Springs Antique Photographic Postcard, circa 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an antique photographic postcard of Seven Falls, Colorado, from 1880. Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as railroads opened up much of the...
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1880s American Antique Furniture Springs

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Paper

1906 "Tourists Guide to Colorado Springs, Manitou, Colorado City..." Map
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is "Clason's Guide Map to Colorado Springs, Manitou, Colorado City and Pike's Peak Region
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Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Springs

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Paper

Ormolu clock : allegory of spring, 19th century circa 1815 - 1820
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French Empire ormolu mantel clock showing an allegory of spring, early 19th century fine work
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1810s French Empire Antique Furniture Springs

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

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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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    There 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    How 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, 2021
    The 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
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To 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 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To 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.