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George III Mahogany Armchair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual late 18th Century mahogany library armchair, with fluted top rail and central rosette, above sets of pierced carved splats, repeating the sides, supporting shaped arms, wi...
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1780s Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Carved Walnut stool / Window seat
By Maple Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Carved Walnut duet stool / window seat, In the Hepplewhite manner, circa 1880s
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1880s British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Pair Of 18th Century, Hepplewhite Period, Georgian Mahogany Pair Of Knife Boxes, Or
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Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite style. The pierced shield backs have a lovely shape and nice carving at the tops. They sit on
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Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Set Ten Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Hepplewhite. The 'Hepplewhite' chair is a highly distinctive style of light, elegant furniture that was highly
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

George III Mahogany Carver Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Design Dining Carver Chair with Blood Red Leather Upholstery c1780
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1770s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a great example of utilitarian, 18th century, english furniture. It is well made using good quality
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Childs High Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Georgian, Mahogany, Hepplewhite Period Childs High Chairs, Having
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Oak 19th Century Georgian Style Childs Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late 19th Century Oak Childs Chair, Of Hepplewhite Style, Having Attractive
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of eight George III Hepplewhite painted armchairs, circa 1790, having pierced shield backs
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Beech

A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Two Chairs and Two Armchairs, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming set of two chairs and two armchairs with shield-shape backs, painted robin's egg blue. The front legs end in ball feet. The seat cushions are covered in lovely printed cotto...
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Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Set of Six Georgian Painted Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of six George III painted Hepplewhite chairs, having squared backs with three splats each
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Thames Valley English Gothic Windsor Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 19th Century Thames Valley English Gothic Windsor Chair,,, carved seat,, pierced back.,,cabriole legs..Wonderful patina,, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1890s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa features hand carved in the Sheraton style design and upholstered side arm rest stan...
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1850s European Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Graceful Table with Pyrographic Decoration
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare English oval table of graceful Hepplewhite design having a gallery edged top with mottled
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Beech

George III Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine period George III bowfront Hepplewhite mahogany sideboard. An imposing piece, featuring
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1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century english Bar with Real Silver Fittings
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century English bar with real silver fittings. According to a design by Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) in Chinese style. This all real silver
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Silver

Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of assembled George III Dining Chairs after a model by George Hepplewhite. The
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

American tilt top spider leg oval candle stand, 1790-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite mahogany oval tilt top candle stand. The tilt top is hinged to a turned
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19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Lyre Style Bac
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of 4 Regency mahogany chairs with Lyre Style back within a square frame decorated with rosettes on square tapered legs, measures : 21"w x 19"d x 37"h.
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Edwardian Satinwood and Mahogany Paint Decorated Planter
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Hudson, NY
1890 to 1900. Hepplewhite in style the planter was made in England during the Edwardian era. This time
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Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George 111 Mahogany Card Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very good quality Hepplewhite 18th century Mahogany card table. Several inlay patterns across
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Games Table with Inset Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
period English furniture. Circa 1790.
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1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood

George III Period Oval Satinwood Kettlestand
Located in London, GB
A late 18th Century Hepplewhite period oval satinwood Kettlestand having scalloped gallery above
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century english Bar with real Silver Fittings
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century english Bar with real Silver Fittings According to a design by Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) in Chinese style. this all real silver (V-42).
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Silver

Narrow Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III mahogany sideboard of desirable narrow proportions, the "D" shaped top with vivid graining and cross-banded in satinwood with ebony and holly stringing, over bow fronted s...
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Style Wood Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back
Located in North Salem, NY
Very Comfortable 18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back Tailoring with One 80% Goose Down 20% Feather Seat Cushion Resting on Mahogany Legs. Uphols...
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18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute

Fine 19th Century Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. style Serpentine Sideboard
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A superb late Geo. III/ Geo IV Antique English Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany serpentine
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

New England Mule Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 19th century Pine Mule / Blanket chest in an old refinished surface with a great color and patina. This piece retains all of its original butt hinges and hardware m...
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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Card Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine-shaped card table in the French
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Val
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive Hepplewhite style antique drop leaf side table. The table with spider leg pedestal
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Early 1900s American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Val
Val
$995
19th century Mahogany Wood Bow Front Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the rich history and enduring beauty of the Late 19th Century with our distinguished Mahogany Wood Bow-Front Buffet/Server. This antique masterpiece showcases a b...
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1880s American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair 18th Century Demilune Painted Side Tables
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century pair of satinwood hand-painted demi lune tables in the style of Hepplewhite
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18th Century Irish Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Italian Mahogany Inlaid Demi-lune Game Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian mahogany inlaid two triangular drawer flip top demi-lune game table with satinwood string inlay, inlaid cross banded gallery, original brass pulls, and terminating on string ...
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1790s Italian Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
miniature furniture in terms of whether it was was made as an apprentice piece, which is when an unemployed
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Hammered Pewter Tea Set, Four Pieces
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian four piece pewter tea set with two carafes, a sugar bowl, and cream pitcher.  
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Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Pewter

19th Century English Gentleman s Vanity Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century. English. Mahogany. Chest opens up into a vanity. Glass top allows viewing of gentleman's accessories. Operable drawers for storage. Excellent condition. With the chest ...
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, England, circa 1785
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Exquisite circa 1785 English George III Hepplewhite style bookcase cabinet of large-scale having
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Mahogany Sideboard with Checkered Bellflower Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal period mahogany sideboard with shaped top and conforming case, featuring a center velvet lined frieze flatware drawer over a two door central storage comp...
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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pembroke table attributed to Ince and Mayhew
By Ince Mayhew
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally fine quality late 18th century marquetry Pembroke table in the manner of Ince and Mayhew. Constructed in Ameranth, Partridge Wood and Satinwood, this remarkable tabl...
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

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Purpleheart

American Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers with Patera Inlay. N.C. , Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
, and terminating on a carved scalloped skirt with centered patera and Hepplewhite feet, Early 19th
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1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Pembroke Table. Rhode Island. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany one drawer drop leaf pembroke with inlaid birds eye maple oval
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Charleston Mahogany Inlaid One-Drawer Pembroke, Charleston, SC, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany one-drawer drop leaf pembroke table with satinwood and ebonized string inlay, scalloped carved corners, original lion oval brass pulls and terminating on inlaid t...
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1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
18th century. Later, it emerged in Hepplewhite and Classical Revival furniture leg styles. Wide seat
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
design of the desk is often attributed to George Hepplewhite, a prominent English furniture designer and
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Walnut Hepplewhite One Drawer Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
Highly figured top, unusual reeded drawer, splayed legs. Delaware Valley.
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18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Hepplewhite One Drawer Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
Highly figured top, unusual reeded drawer, splayed legs.
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Early 19th Century Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hepplewhite Serving or Hall Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An exceptional late 18th century serpentine fronted mahogany serving table, the cross-banded top inlaid with a central satinwood fan, surrounded by trailing lines of harebell flowers...
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Demilune Card Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good George III period "fiddle-back" mahogany demilune card table, with tulip wood cross-banded top above a similarly banded apron. Standing on square, line-inlaid, tapering legs w...
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Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Decorated Armchair
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite Armchair with original decoration, c 1785
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Ten Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Woodbury, CT
Exceptionally fine and rare set of ten Hepplewhite transitional mahogany dining chairs, with arched
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18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

George III Hepplewhite Period Double-Sided Mahogany Writing Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, Middlesex
A fine late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany writing table, the crossbanded rectangular
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century French Painted Open Armchair in the Hepplewhite Manner
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
An extremely chic example of a French Hepplewhite period painted armchair. The pierced 'wheel-back
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1770s French Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Beech, Paint

Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
circa 1780 - 1790 We are delighted to have for sale this very rare George III Hepplewhite period
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1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Hepplewhite Serpentine Mahogany Inlaid Gentlemen s Chest
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The mahogany serpentine shaped top is cross banded with kingwood and boxwood stringing with the top drawer being fitted with the original brushing slide. The four long graduated draw...
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1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Exceptional Set of 8 English Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs, circa 1880
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional set of English Hepplewhite style dining chairs. Many things set these chairs apart
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Hepplewhite Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique hepplewhite furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. There are many kinds of the piece of antique hepplewhite furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of antique hepplewhite furniture bearing Georgian, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of antique hepplewhite furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Hepplewhite, Reed and Barton and Gillows of Lancaster London are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Hepplewhite Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique hepplewhite furniture start at $1 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $4,985.
Questions About Antique Hepplewhite 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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.