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Antique Black Steamer Wardrobe Cabin Trunk Suitcase Luggage Footlocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Excelsior wardrobe steamer trunk / suitcase / travel case featuring black exterior with nailhead trim and brass hardware. Opens to original blue interior with hanging rack a...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Hardwood
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite table top painted marriage trunk from Sweden. This colorful and cheerful trunk has a painted reddish faux bois background with painted floral decorations on the top and fron...
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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797.
This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration.
Shipping:
28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish French Provincial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Spruce
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 18th Century Cassone - Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century Cassone - Marriage Trunk from the Lombardy region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from walnut with handsome edge finishes and molding detail raised o...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Walnut
Antique chest safe from the 17th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique chest safe from the 17th century, made of wrought iron.
Antique wrought iron safe chest from 1600, studded, with working mechanism
For key insertion there is a dungeon mecha...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Floral Trunk
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite early 19th-century painted trunk showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of its era. Adorned with vibrant floral motifs, primarily featuring roses and tulips, this pi...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...
Category
Early 1900s French Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Canvas
Italian Antique Wood Bench with Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It's an old , nice and sturdy chest. It has a single internal space, but three doors to open it where needed. The backrest is also comfortable so as not to lean against the wall: Y...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Victoria, BC
A fabulous and rare 1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk. It is made with the famous Vuittonite canvas with leather trim and handles. The orange canvas has “turn...
Category
1920s French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk with original Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s North Europe The charming case is decorated with carved spiral patterns intertwined in a floral embrace. The chest is elevated, its feet compleme...
Category
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Trunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredible Italian carved giltwood and polychrome painted trunk. Amazing detailed original hand painted. This chest or trunk it is made of solid wood. Just a wonderful old piece. Ver...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French wooden trunk, a captivating piece that brings history and character to your home decor. This vintage trunk is crafted from s...
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
early 1700s furniture). Thick hinges allow the lid to open quite wide, while a pair of locking arms in
Category
Early 1700s French Louis XIV Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Iron
18TH CENTURY POLYCHROME PAiNTED LEATHER ARMORAIL CREST TRUNK CARVED WALNUT FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1780-1800 Polychrome painted leather domed top trunk with A...
Category
1780s Italian George III Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...
Category
1680s Charles II Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron, Nickel
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture makers knew that it would help prevent damage from mold and insects, as floors in the 18th century
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Pair of Italian Polychrome Coffers
Located in Marbella, ES
furniture.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
$7,001 / set
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 19th century iron bound painted marriage trunk. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with colorful flower baskets and arrangements on its facade with the monogram, “A...
Category
19th Century Swedish Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Dutch 19th Century Oak Paneled Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A solid oak paneled coffer from the Netherlands, circa 1800. This sturdy trunk has a paneled design on its top, facade, and side panels with a wonderful grain pattern and patina gain...
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19th Century Dutch Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Distinctive aluminium appearance, with a useful propo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
Large Leather Steamer Trunk
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful late 19th-century leather steamer trunk.
The trunk is made of canvas and has been leather-mounted around a wicker dome top. Two large buckles to the front of the trunk s...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wicker
$1,827 Sale Price
46% Off
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 19th century iron-bound painted marriage trunk that would be an unexpected and sentimental blanket chest or sweater storage. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with...
Category
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
STUNNING RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HAND STUDDED BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1860-1880 hand dyed brown leather domed top steamer trunk w...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
ONE OF A KiND ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK WITH ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1890-1900 hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with one of...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Studded Metal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chest or trunk, most likely over 100 years old and from Asia (inferred from the asian characteristics on the interior). Metal cased body with hand hammered studs. Wooden inte...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Scuttle Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique brass lined "treasure" box with medieval style motif. Embossed animals, nail trimming, and lion head handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked, as well as a brass plaque on the top marked with initials DF and the number 2....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Iron Bound Pine Trunk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Iron bound Pine Trunk in good condition with carrying handles either side. Would be ideal to be used as a coffee table/storage.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Pine
1920
s Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
Category
1920s French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely original leather, canvas and brass, un...
Category
1910s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$38,000
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass stu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
1920
s Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
Category
1920s French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Travel Vanity Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English brushes set for an elegant person, man or woman, in its original case. Marked Birmingham 1929.
An idea for a special gift.
reference: A/2950.
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Silver
$663 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Antique Carved Walnut Large Kutxa Trunk from the Basque Country, Early 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
Originating from the autonomous region between France and Spain known as the Basque Country, this oak kutxa trunk was hand-carved in the late 1700s. In the Basque language, kutxa tra...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A factory metal toolbox with solid bronze handle and riveted top.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze.
CO...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$50 Sale Price
71% Off
A Very Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Travelling Trunk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Anglo Indian teak travelling trunk, finely hand carved beautifully accented with brass details throughout. The well figured, moulded and brass bound top of ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Cream Leather or Vellum Lavoët Cube Shaped Suitcase or Valise
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Experience the elegance of this French luxury cream vellum cube-shaped suitcase or valise from the 1920s.
This sophisticated piece, manufactured by Lavoët, Paris (Bd Haussmann), is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brown Leather Art Deco Faux Crocodile Small Toiletry Travel Vanity Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brown Leather Art Deco Crocodile Embossed Small Toiletry Travel Vanity Case. Item features has a working lock and key, original label, very nice vintage case. Early 1900s. Me...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather
World War II Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Well Preserved British World War II Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor. Medical Corps
27 Bridge Street Hawick
At No 27 is the long-established Deans Chartere...
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$3,266 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Early 20th Century Estate Wardrobe Trunk from Beckets Leather Goods Company Washington DC
The trunk is complete it op...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Steel
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs
Please not...
Category
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
Original Blue Painted Dome Top Trunk from Sweden dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of KND and date "1804" indicate this tru...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Pirate Corsair
s Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak.
The wood is richly carved with rosettes.
The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes which allowed it to be bolt...
Category
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
$10,611 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The compact size and sturdy build, typical of campaign furniture designed for travel, make it a
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Mahogany
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An excellent sturdy tan leather case with solid brass catch and original leather lining with pockets and sleeves to accommodate fittings (now missing). The fittings that remain are t...
Category
1910s British Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
English Turn of the Century Leather Trunk with Brass Accents and Monogram, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century leather trunk from circa 1900 with brass accents, lateral handles and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
An excellent example of the classic dome top Spanish "arcón" or travel chest / trunk. Constructed of wood, the exterior is completely covered in a dark brown leather and the top and ...
Category
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
An Edwardian Dressing Case With Silver Accessories By Walker
Hall c.1928
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An English bridle hide dressing case with gilded silver accessories marked with the Walker and Hall stamp and a delicate engine turned pattern, including brushes, jars, mirror and do...
Category
1920s British Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique 19thC English Leather Overnight Case With Six Silver Topped Jars c.1881
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century English bridle leather overnight case, containing six different shaped glass vanity jars topped with solid silver lids, dating to 1881. Inside the case there als...
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1880s British Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Wood Coffer with Brass Nail-head Adornment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque studded coffer from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been ornately decorated with nailhe...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt decoration depicting a court scene with mountains and foliage. This highly decorative trunk is very functional and could be used...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Bronze
Painted Norwegian pine immigrant trunk with coffer top, 1827
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painted Norwegian pine immigrant trunk with coffer top and mounted with a pair of hand wrought iron hinges. The trunk is assembled with dove tailed construction, hand forged rose hea...
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
British officer’s trunk in mahogany and brass, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
British officers foot locker in mahogany with brass strap reinforcements and an exceptionally thick, reinforced lid. The brass plate above the lock on the face of the trunk is engrav...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese brown and gilt leather trunk with an oxblood red lacquered interior. This trunk is a smaller scale and is a perfect home accent being small enough to fit on a...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Bronze
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a medium size, ideal for storage linens or...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage Tooled Leather Clutch - Whip-stitched Edge - Circa 1930
s
Located in Chatham, ON
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage embossed leather clutch - handle to the back - whip-stitched flap with press-stud closure - embossed on the front flap with a grape vine pattern - full width o...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Trunks
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Leather
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Antique Furniture Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique furniture trunks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique furniture trunks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique furniture trunks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture trunks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique furniture trunks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company are consistently popular.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Furniture Trunks
- 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 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, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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, 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.
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