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Imperial Splendor: Emperor Maximilian on Parade, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
elements that signify his imperial status. His helmet is adorned with a distinctive plume, signaling his
Category
1840s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$246 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Devienne - The Mackerel (Pimping), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Devienne. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publ...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting
This exquisite silk painting
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Chevau-Léger Lancer, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Cavalry Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Chevau-Léger Lancer, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Cavalry Print, 1843
This striking hand-coloured
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, c. 1887.
Wool with gold brocade.
Court and military
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Brocade
Early 19th Century Patented Gillows Imperial Mahogany Dining Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine early 19th century patented "Imperial" dining table by Gillows of Lancaster. This table is
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Roman Chariot Relief and Imperial Allegories – Montfaucon Engraving, 1721
DESCRIPTION
Large
Category
1720s British Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Imperial Guard Tirailleur and Voltigeur, Napoleonic Military Print, c1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Imperial Guard Tirailleur and Voltigeur, Napoleonic Military Print, c1843
This hand-coloured 19th
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Napoleonic Carabinier 1805, Imperial Guard Heavy Cavalry Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleonic Carabinier 1805, Imperial Guard Heavy Cavalry Print
Description:
This original hand
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Polish Chevau-Légers Musicians, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Uniforms 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale), one of the most
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chinese Imperial Textile Kesi in Silk and Metal
Located in Ferrara, IT
19th Century Chinese Imperial Kesi Panel in Silk and Metal – 187 × 63 cm
An exquisite Chinese
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Karastan Antique Imperial Sarouk Rug Pattern, 1413
Located in Germantown, MD
An outstanding early 20th century Sarouk rug with a traditional all-over floral pattern woven in rich indigos, cranberries, and darks colors, and surrounded by one of the best floral...
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Early 20th Century American Sarouk Farahan Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vienna porcelain charger depicting
Venus in the Forge of Vulcan
, 40cm dia
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite late 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger features a vibrant depiction of “Venus in the Forge of Vulcan.” The scene captures the mythical goddess of love, Venus, surr...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure For Northumberland
Located in Essex, MA
The Exchequer , City Of London " . Imperial Standard Bushel Measure for Northumberland County, England
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Vienna porcelain charger, depicting a Calvery scene, C19th
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This late 19th century Vienna porcelain charger features a vibrant and dynamic scene of a cavalry battle. The central artwork depicts soldiers engaged in combat, mounted on richly ad...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vienna porcelain charger, depicting Orthello. 50cm Dia.
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This late 19th-century Vienna porcelain charger beautifully illustrates a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Othello," depicting Othello addressing the Duke and Senate to justify his ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vienna porcelain charger,
Caesar at the Grave of Alexander the Great
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The Vienna porcelain plate features a striking depiction of Julius Caesar at the grave of Alexander the Great. In the central scene, Caesar is shown in a contemplative pose, surround...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in DELFT, NL
acquired by Empress Maria Theresa, becoming an imperial enterprise. The factory gained renown for its high
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
C19th Vienna charger, depicting Bachus + Ariane.
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain plaque depicting Bachus + Ariane. Having a pierced articulated gallery surround.
In the legend of Bacchus and Ariadne, the god Bacc...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Imperial White Marble Fireplace, Italy, 1790
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian Carrara white marble fireplace with shaped frieze, centered with griffons and elegant acanthus leaves decoration. On the sides two ovals representing Julius C...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period
By Satsuma
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period
A Japanese collectible vase, hand painted
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Imperial Original Antique French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
. The front carries the detail of an eagle, the symbol of power, see imperial powers in history or in
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18th Century French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Small Antique Footed Pewter Imperial Tankard Measures
Located in Sheffield, MA
Not quite a matching pair of imperial measures made of pewter in the shape of one handled mug or
Category
1830s British Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
$245 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Frossard - The Donkey (Ignorance - Stubbornness), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Frossard. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publ...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Conneau - The Leech (Attachment - Greed), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Conneau. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publi...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Maupas - The Turkey (Vanity - Stupidity), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Maupas. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publis...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Newerkerque - The Poodle (Bohemianism - Plunder), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Newerkerque. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, p...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Bernier - The Oyster (Dark Intrigues), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Bernier. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publi...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Pinard - The Toad (Ugliness - Venom), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Pinard. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publis...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Persigny - The Monkey (Servile Imitation), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Jean Gilbert Victor Fialin, also known as Persigny. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored l...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Zangiacomi - The Ibis (Fetishism - Deception), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Zangiacomi. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, pu...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: The Stuffed Museum - Satirical Caricatures, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale - Musée des Empaillés" is another satirical caricature from the series by the artist Hadol. This print, numbered 30, continues to depict vari...
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1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large Pair of Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century.
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze candelabras, 19th century.
A pair of 19th-century candelabras, Napoleon III period, made of Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze.
H...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon Bonaparte Imperial Guard Cavalry Prints by Horace Vernet, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon Bonaparte Imperial Guard Cavalry Prints by Horace Vernet, 1843
This original 19th-century
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Neoclassical Imperial White Marble Fireplace, Italy, 1790
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian Carrara white marble fireplace with shaped frieze, centered with griffons and elegant acanthus leaves decoration. On the sides two ovals representing Julius C...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair C19th Vienna lidded vases
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This pair of late 19th-century Vienna porcelain lidded urns showcases exquisite craftsmanship and elegance. Each urn features a striking form with a domed lid and ornate handles, ref...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
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1790s Italian Directoire Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porphyry
Imperial Guard Foot Artillery and Train, Napoleonic Military Print - 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Imperial Guard Foot Artillery and Train, Napoleonic Military Print c1843
This finely hand-coloured
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving
This powerful 19th
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vienna porcelain lidded Potpourri urn, late C19th
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Vienna porcelain pierced, lidded Potpourri urn. Having this wonderful classical hand painted scene depicting Roman Centurion's and courtiers. A ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
Category
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porphyry
Pair Of Antique Japanese Imperial Silver Sake Cups
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Imperial sterling silver sake cups, Meiji Era, circa 19 to 20th century
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Napoleonic Imperial Guard Grenadiers, Officer and Soldier – French Prints, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleonic Imperial Guard Grenadiers, Officer and Soldier – French Prints
Description:
This fine
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Artillerie à Cheval, Imperial Guard Cavalry, Napoleonic Military Print 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Artillerie à Cheval, Imperial Guard Cavalry, Napoleonic Military Print, 1843
This finely hand
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Imperial Japanese Satsuma two handle vase, Meiji period.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase, having wonderful hand painted classical decoration
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Grenadier, Imperial Guard of Napoleon – 3rd Dutch Regiment, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Dutch Grenadier, Imperial Guard of Napoleon – 3rd Dutch Regiment c.1810
Description:
This
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tang Dynasty Expressive Imperial Court Singer - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very expressive Imperial Court singer dressed in elegant ceremonial robes with long sleeves and
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Imperial Furniture
Carabinier, Napoleonic Imperial Guard cavalry, hand-colored print, Paris 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Carabinier, Napoleonic Imperial Guard cavalry, hand-colored print, Paris 1843
Description
This
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1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Jesus Pantokrator, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Jesus Pantokrator, 19th Century
The piece, steeped in Russian
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silver
A Fine Imperial Japanese Satsuma VaseBy Hyokoseki, Meiji era
Located in London, GB
A Fine Imperial Japanese Satsuma Vase
By Hyokoseki,
Meiji era
Of baluster form with waisted
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,039 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Classical Vienna lidded vase, circa 1890
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality hand painted late 19th Century Vienna porcelain lidded vase on stand. The burgundy ground with classical scenes depicted and gilded highlights.
Batch 82 51543. TETSK
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleonic Swiss Grenadier, Régiments Suisses 1812 – Imperial Guard Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleonic Swiss Grenadier, Régiments Suisses 1812 – Imperial Guard Print
This finely executed
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Classical Vienna porcelain urn.
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite late 19th-century Vienna porcelain lidded urn beautifully depicts “The Flourish of the Plagues of Thetis.” The urn features intricate hand-painted scenes of mythologic...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vienna porcelain lidded urn, 19th Century
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Vienna porcelain pierced, lidded Potpourri urn. Having this wonderful classical hand painted scene depicting reclining maidens playing with cher...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Rug Imperial Palace of a Great Benevolence
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Imperial Palace silk and metal rug, measuring 155 x 242 cm (5' 1" x 7' 11"), is a magnificent
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Japanese Imperial Meiji Period Porcelain Vases
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and magnificent Pair of Japanese Enameled Porcelain Vases Imperial Meiji Period. This unique
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$4,812 Sale Price / set
31% Off
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Antique Imperial Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique imperial furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of antique imperial furniture — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique imperial furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique imperial furniture, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique imperial furniture over the years, but those crafted by Imperial Vienna Porcelain, Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory and Imperial Porcelain Factory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Imperial Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique imperial furniture start at $1 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $3,622.
Questions About Antique Imperial 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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