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Antique 18th C. American Queen Anne Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy Chest Dresser 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Boston Highboy. Features a cherry case with molded
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
English Georgian Period 1820s Oak Highboy with Seven Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period oak highboy from the early 19th century, with seven drawers and cabriole
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinoiserie George III Style Hand-Painted Highboy Chest Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century chinoiserie / George III style cabinet. Item features beautiful hand gilt painted cabinet doors and sides depicting Asian scenes, finely etched ornate hardware, ca...
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Early 20th Century American George III Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Inlaid Highboy Chest of Drawers from Holland
Located in Round Top, TX
The highly detailed inlay is captivating in this Dutch marquetry mahogany highboy chest of drawers
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Highboy Tall Chest Dresser (1 piece
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Satinwood Serpentine Highboy Tall Chest Dresser by Joerns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style satinwood serpentine highboy tall chest dresser by Joerns. Item
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Immaculate American Empire Flame Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers, Dated 1886
Located in South Bend, IN
An immaculate and monumental American Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers. The chest features stunning wood grain and unique carved details with a floral motif. It offers ample ro...
Category
1880s American American Empire Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Oak Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Catalan Spanish carved oak chest of drawers, highboy or console
Country Provincial
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Mahogany Tall Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy from Denmark, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, also known as a highboy or chiffoniers.
Stunning mahogany veneer
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Walnut Queen Anne Highboy
Located in West Chester, PA
Walnut flat top Queen Anne highboy with great figured wood and drawer arrangement nicely scalloped
Category
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
$24,500
Craftsman Style Highboy by Compact Furniture
Located in Treasure Island, CA
, Limberts) or they're pieces of crap. This very stylish piece by Compact Furniture offers quality
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920
s Highboy Dresser by Angelus Furniture, Los Angeles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely carved oak dresser by the Angelus Furniture Company of Los Angeles; part of their
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handsome Charles P. Limbert Arts And Crafts Furniture Company Highboy Dresser
By Charles Limbert
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Charles P. Limbert Arts And Crafts Furniture Company produced highboy dresser
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Highboy
Located in Boston, MA
A wonderful 18th C Queen Anne Cherrywood highboy from New England with cabriole legs & pad feet
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$9,800
Walnut Highboy
Located in Katonah, NY
Beautiful 2 piece English highboy. faded burl walnut chest on frame with canted pilaster corners.
Category
19th Century English Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Wood
$12,000
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful Queen Anne highboy, maple, with pine secondary wood.
The highboy boasts an attractive
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
$7,500
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Queen Anne cherry highboy with fan carving. This highboy boasts attractive cabriole legs and pad
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
$5,900
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Queen Anne highboy, cherry with pine secondary wood. The highboy boasts bold cabriole legs topped
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
$1,950
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
An 18th century Queen Anne highboy, constructed of maple. This highboy is a desirable small size
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
$6,700
18th Century Highboy
Located in Stamford, CT
Mahogany highboy, consisting of two parts, also known as a chest-on-chest. This 18th century piece
Category
18th Century Empire Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$12,500
A Newport Highboy Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
with a later marble top resting on top of the case. The original top of this highboy has been long lost
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
$12,000
18th Century Highboy
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful late 18th century piece in fabulous condition.
Category
Late 18th Century North American Antique Highboy Furniture
$4,800
Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Queen Anne cherry highboy, nicely refinished, and boasting delicate cabriole legs, pad feet and
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
English Inlaid Mahogany Highboy
Located in Wilson, NC
English inlaid mahogany highboy is inlaid with boxwood, satinwood, and ebony. It has inlaid
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Mahogany
An Irish Georgian Highboy
Located in Dublin, IE
Height: 63"
Width: 39"
Depth: 21"
Category
18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$11,500
New England 18th Century Highboy
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two part high style fan carved country highboy. A really nice
example of a Connecticut flat
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
English George II Oak Highboy
Located in Kirkland, WA
English George II Oak Highboy
This is a wonderful old Georgian chest on a lowboy. It
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Highboy Furniture
Original 1920
s Highboy Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome walnut dresser with five drawers, original finish and hardware c. 1920's; charming carved detail with floral motif; measures approx. 34.75" w x 19"d x 43"h
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Philadelphia-Style Bonnet-Top Highboy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful 2-piece bonnet-top high chest features: carved rosettes; urn-and-flame finials; 11 drawers of various sizes, two of which are beautifully carved with shell and floral ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1880s Pine Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has seven drawers. Unique to this highboy is the canted
Category
1880s Swedish Folk Art Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Pine
Queen Anne Bonnet-Top Highboy
Located in Litchfield, CT
Signed and dated, "February 1789", Lansborough, in the shop of Capt. Newal"
Lansborough, Massachusetts, Connecticut River Valley.
Having wonderful proportions, the upper case has ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Handsome 1920
s Highboy Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard-to-find Spanish Revival dresser with handsome design and four ample drawers for storage. Original brass hardware. Perfect height to accomodate displayed objects or mirror above.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy
Located in Litchfield, CT
Connecticut
Having two drawers above three graduated drawers, the lower case is fitted with a waist molding above a long drawer and three smaller drawers. The central drawer i...
Having two drawers above three graduated drawers, the lower case is fitted with a waist molding above a long drawer and three smaller drawers. The central drawer i...
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Maple, Sycamore
$37,000
A Massive Swedish Highboy , C. 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an impressive and handsome swedish highboy in it's original finish.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920
s Miniature New England Highboy
Located in Washington, DC
Great miniature highboy made for a Maine summer home. Chest-on-chest form, comprised of two
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Highboy Dresser c. 1920
s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dark walnut dresser c. 1920's with two pull-out drawers concealed by elaborately carved cabinet doors, and three standard drawers beneath. Original cast brass hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
MINIATURE QUEEN ANNE STYLE MAHOGANY HIGHBOY
Located in Bedford, NY
TOP SECTION WITH DOUBLE SWAN'S NECK PEDIMENT AND THREE URNS ON PLYNTHS, OVER A FAN CARVED & MOLDED CENTER DRAWER FLANKED BY TWO PLAIN DRAWERS WITH THREE GRADUATED LONG DRAWERS BELOW...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Highboy Dresser, c. 1920
s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully carved tall dresser with five drawers and upper cabinet compartment concealing two additional drawers.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy
Located in Wilson, NC
American Queen Anne flat top maple highboy, with cove cornice, upper section with carved fan drawer
Category
Mid-18th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass
New England Queen Anne Petite Highboy
Located in Kensington, MD
Walnut Queen Anne style 9 drawers. Base height 28.5, Top height 30.5
Category
19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Tiger Maple Server, Highboy Base, Rhode Island
Located in Providence, RI
At one time, this was the base of a two-part traditional highboy, to which beautiful antique
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Mahogany Queen Anne Highboy Base (Now Server), circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
Highboys are made in two parts, of which ours is the lower. They were frequently separated; the
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Cherry Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut, Circa:1760
Located in Alexandria, VA
This highboy is ready to make a statement in living room, dining room, hall or bedroom -- wherever
Category
Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Walnut Highboy, Serpentine, Lingerie Chest, Scotland 1920, B1024
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut highboy chest, serpentine chest, lingerie chest, Scotland, 1920, B1024
Scotland, 1920
Category
1920s Scottish Antique Highboy Furniture
Connecticut River Valley Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
case furniture, of the Connecticut River Valley.
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Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Queen Anne Cherry Bonnet-Top Highboy, New England
Located in Sarasota, FL
A New England Queen Anne cherry bonnet-top highboy in two parts. Upper section with broken arched
Category
18th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A carved maple two-piece highboy with a flat cornice top over a chest of two short drawers over
Category
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Maple
1950s Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hollywood, FL
Splendid Heywood Wakefield blonde birch wood five drawer tall dresser. Features Heywood Wakefield classic curved sculptured pulls with rare double pulls on each drawer. Rounded corne...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century American Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely Mahogany chest. The style is in the George III style with carted reeded corners. It is believed to be Originally from Northern Virginia. This is a handsome piece ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier American George III Antique Highboy Furniture
1920
s Carved and Burled Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely made 6-drawer dresser with wonderful carved details and decorative hardware, perfect for a Spanish style home.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne Highboy with Carved Shell, Newport, Museum Deaccession
Located in Providence, RI
A carved mahoganized maple highboy with shell, Newport, circa 1770.
Descended in the Congdon
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Early Diminutive Cherrywood Queen Anne Highboy, Rhode Island, 1750
Located in Providence, RI
This highboy is of small-scale, only 36 inches wide, and is in pristine condition. The small Queen
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Maple Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1760
Located in Alexandria, VA
This highboy has 11 drawers two with carved fans. Graceful Queen Anne cabriole legs with pad feet
Category
1760s American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
18th Century New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Queen Anne Tiger maple highboy. The upper dovetailed case with molded cornice over five long
Category
1760s American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Walnut Highboy Chest of Drawers or Dresser
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice Art Deco highboy dresser uses three different cuts of walnut, the case top and sides are
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chippendale Walnut Double Bonnet-Top, Two-Part Highboy
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale walnut bonnet top two-part highboy, having a scroll molded double bonnet top over six
Category
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Massachusetts Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Cabriole Legs, Circa 1750
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne Massachusetts maple two part highboy with cabriole legs, pad feet, shaped skirt
Category
1740s American Queen Anne Antique Highboy Furniture
Materials
Maple, Pine
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Antique Highboy Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique highboy furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every item from our selection of antique highboy furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique highboy furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of antique highboy furniture bearing Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique highboy furniture over the years, but those crafted by John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company and Charles Limbert are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Highboy Furniture?
A piece of antique highboy furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,925, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Highboy Furniture
- What is a highboy in furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In furniture, a highboy is a chest of drawers that rests on decorative legs. Its name comes from the French word for wood, "bois," which sounds similar to the English word “boy.” On 1stDibs, shop a collection of highboy furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Queen Anne era highboys are part of the American Colonial style of furniture. Ornately constructed and expertly crafted, furniture enthusiasts are always on the lookout for examples of these pieces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Queen Anne highboys from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs 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, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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