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French Louis XV Style Kingwood Veneer Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood veneer desk with 5 drawers and gold tooled leather
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style
Located in Paris, FR
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer, opening with three drawers and resting on curved legs
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Antique c.1910 Pair of Tall Parquetry Veneer Bedside Tables Quality Nightstands
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Pair of Tall Parquetry Veneer Bedside Tables – Fine Quality Nightstands A rare and
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1910s Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

18th Century Veneered and Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in IT
made of veneered and inlaid woods. It have a beautiful wavy line with slender but solid legs. The desk
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Figural Gueridon Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
furniture, this table embodies the quiet luxury and enduring relevance of Biedermeier design. It’s a piece
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Figural Gueridon Table
Neoclassical Figural Gueridon Table
$476 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Oyster Veneer-Top Table on Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century English William and Mary oyster veneer-top table on later base.
Category

18th Century English William and Mary Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is a secretary desk and the upper consists of a long
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Elm

19th Century Demi-Lune Directoire Oak Wood and Veneer Dining Room Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant French demilune Directoire dining room table. Made in oak wood and veneer the legs end in
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1850s Louis Philippe armoire or bookcase, blond walnut veneered walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, Bassano's Ebanistery attributed , in blond walnut and veneered walnut , polished to wax IMPORTANT: if the
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Century Pair of
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Column in Green Marble Veneer and Gilt Bronze Decoration, Empire Style
Located in Paris, FR
Sumptuous column sheath in Vert de Mer marble of square section. The front face is decorated with a flaming torch, entwined with ribbons and a crown of branches of thorns in gilded a...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Austro-Hungarian Chest of Drawers in Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Woodbury, CT
The handsome lines of this chest augment its wonderful proportions with drawers flanking the center drop down writing surface. Deeper than the two below, the top drawer is supported ...
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19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Burl

19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century English Vitrine in Mahogany Veneer with Inlays and Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century vitrine in mahogany veneer and inlays of dark wood, decorated with knots, garlands and
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Art Deco Nightstands, Ebonized Veneer Walnut by Consorzio Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All original Italian 1920s Art Deco bedside table nightstands in ebonized walnut & veneer walnut by
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Furniture Veneer

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Walnut

Swedish Inlaid Fruitwood and Veneered Box with Curved Top Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century Karl Johan Box with Inlay Ribbon Decorations in Fruitwood, Sweden. Key not included
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Furniture Veneer

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Wood, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Veneer Window Bookcase Vitrine, England circa 1920
Located in Sofia, BG
Mahogany and mahogany veneer window opening with two doors with three glass panels and brass hoops
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Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Credenza Sideboard with Rack, Solid and Veneer Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious 19th century Venetian Biedermeier sideboard, in solid walnut, and walnut briar veneer
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Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Important Cartel in Green Horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Cartel in green horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th, gilded bronzes and brass inlays chiseled
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey and dark espresso
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Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Inlaid Drop-Leaf Secretaire Fir Walnut Slab Veneer, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Veronese drop-leaf secretaire date back to mid-18th century. Walnut burl slab veneered fir with
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Veneer Mirror in Hand Painted Carved Wood with Front Drawer
Located in Sofia, BG
Colorful romantic French walnut dressing table mirror hand painted with front drawer in good condition with it original glass. circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI side table or chest of drawers in veneered wood, brass gallery
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI side table or chest of drawers in veneered wood, brass gallery, late 18th century
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

1920s Oval Tripod Neoclassical Coffee Table in Blond Walnut with Veneered Top
By Bassano s Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
to make beautiful and quality furniture". Real perfectly seasoned wood and the ability to select the
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Veneer Mirror in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Front Drawer
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French walnut dressing table mirror with front drawer in very good condition with it original glass. Circa 1870
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Dresser, Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid, Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI dresser, chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid with highlighted walnut wood
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Century Louis XV
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom made commodes, chests or nightstands Baltic. The finely chased bronze mounts depi...
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1880s Baltic Baltic Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Gauthier-Poinsignon Cie, Art Nouveau cabinet in Walnut and Elm burl veneer
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Attributed to GAUTHIER-POINSIGNON & Cie, cabinet in walnut veneer and elm burl decorated with
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

Gauthier-Poinsignon Cie, Art Nouveau Buffet in Walnut and Elm Burl Veneer
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Attributed to Gauthier-Poinsignon & Cie, sideboard in walnut veneer and elm burl decorated with
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Bronze

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century
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19th Century German Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Three-Drawer Chest w/Attractive Burl Veneer Inlay Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian burl wood veneered chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest from Italy
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Italian LXIV Period Walnut Veneer and Band Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a recantgular top with rounded edges and walnut veneers and band inlay atop a conorming case
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1720s Italian Louis XIV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Veneer Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style 19th century kingwood inlaid veneer desk with inset brown leather top with
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair 19th C. Bow-Front Night Stands w/Decorative Veneers Inlay Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of wooden side chests with veneers and decorative inlay banding, from the 19th
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, It has a small
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a
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1730s Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th century
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot
Located in London, GB
A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Small Art Deco Bookcase or Shelf done in walnut veneer with French finish
Located in Beograd, RS
beautiful walnut veneer in dark colour, which is enhanced by French finish. Made in Austria in 1920s. Very
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 19th C. Tilt-Top Center Table w/Burled Alder Veneer Top, 3 ft Diameter
Located in Atlanta, GA
table from Sweden features a round-shaped tilt top with a wonderful burled alder veneer, which rests
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Commode In Veneer And Gilded Bronzes, Rance Marble, 18th Century
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding Original Marble Top, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
veneered inlays and banding, which houses two full-sized drawers, and is raised on spade style legs with
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Marble

19th Century Large Heavy Floor Mirror in Solid and Walnut Veneer Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 1800, large and heavy entrance floor mirror, in solid and walnut veneer, wax polished
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Veneer

Antique Renaissance Revival Credenza/Sideboard, C. 1880-1900
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
visible in its carved supports and strong proportions. Crafted by Rockford Furniture Company. Produced in
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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Veneer Bedside Tables or Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Louis XV style nightstands with a marquetry top in TulipWood. The slim body of walnut and tulipwood, each fitted with four drawers with gilt brass-mounted handles an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Located in Huntington, NY
Napoleon III French travel fall front desk in rosewood and boxwood veneer 1860s. With inset
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Brass

1910s Imperial Grand Rapids Carved Solid Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Banded and bookmatched dark walnut veneer. Table has been refinished and is in great condition. This
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Burl

Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ixelles, BE
"Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral Thistle Motif (c
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Louis XV small table saber legs, in walnut, walnut veneered top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, walnut veneered top with inlay, with drower. Restored and wax polished
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest in Walnut with Box Wood Inlay, 5 Drawers and Bracket
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18th Century English Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Walnut

English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Brass

Elegant 18th C. Italian Late Rococo Style Chest W/Beautiful Book-Match Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian late Rococo style chest of drawers with serpentine form and book-match veneers, circa
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Furniture Veneer

Materials

Wood

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Antique Furniture Veneer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique furniture veneer available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every antique furniture veneer was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique furniture veneer, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique furniture veneer bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique furniture veneer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Hundevad, Hundevad Co. and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Furniture Veneer?

Prices for an antique furniture veneer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $137 and can go as high as $15,675,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,206.
Questions About Antique Furniture Veneer
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.