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Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Charger
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Entitled 'The banquet of Belsazar' a large fine quality Vienna porcelain charger, having a burgundy boarder with scrolling gilded decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imperial silver.
The punch set, a standalone treasure in its own right, was gifted by Czar Alexander III
Category
19th Century Russian Other Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silver
The Phoenix Ascendancy: 1920s Imperial Peking Masterpiece of Celestial Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
imperial virtue, this antique Chinese Peking rug unfolds like a courtly scroll from a bygone dynasty. A
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Gold, Metallic Thread
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Imperial Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Inkwell
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French porcelain inkwell from the imperial manufacture of Sevres. Green and
Category
19th Century French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$843 Sale Price
20% Off
Two 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Cabinet Plates
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Two fine quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain cabinet plates, depicting a Monk and a brewer. Each with wonderful classical scrolling motif and foliate decoration to the boarder...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$3,823 / set
Russian Imperial 19th Century Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Johan Zekh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary and spectacular Russian Imperial early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Oversized Vienna Pitcher
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-painted porcelain vienna pitcher. Stamped underneath.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$3,200
Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ
Located in Sweden, SE
, created at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Alexander II. The resurrection of Jesus
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Gold
Fine early 19th Century Patented Imperial Dining Table by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine early 19th century patented "Imperial" dining table by Gillows of Lancaster. This table is
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Imperial Chinese Guangxu Yellow Glazed Incised Porcelain Dragon Bowl
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty, Guangxu period yellow glazed and incised decorated
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Chinese Export Famille Jaune Imperial Dragon Platter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, early to mid 19th century.
An antique famille jaune platter decorated with 3 imperial
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Medicine Manuscript Koyto Imperial University-Collection Lecture Notebook 1900
Located in Norton, MA
, materia medica, and other medical subjects at the Kyoto Imperial University. [Kyoto, 1900].
4 volumes
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze Sculpture "IMPERIAL FRENCH CUIRASSIER 1804" - Italian mid 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Impressive Bronze Sculpture - "Imperial French Cuirassier 1804" mid 19th Century.
A beautifully
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
$3,817 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair Napoleon III Egyptian imperial porphyry urns and covers, each with a shaped cover and
Category
1870s French Egyptian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark
Located in Bilzen, BE
"“huê Blue” Porcelain Bowl – 19th Century, “imperial Intendance” (內府) Mark"
Antique Bleu de Huê
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze by the Imperial Lapidary Works
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze
Imperial Lapidary Works
Circa 1830
A magnificent example of early
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Carouge Earthenware In Switzerland - Picolas
Degrange – Imperial Parakeet
Wa
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare ornithological composition of four painted earthenware plaques, in its original gilded wood frame decorated with friezes of gadroons and pearls.
Art Nouveau period, Honoré Pico...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
central Imperial Dragon motif medallions.
The lamp is composed of the porcelain lantern set on a dark
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Narrative Mandarin Palette Porcelain Vases Depicting Imperial Cycle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Narrative Mandarin Palette Porcelain Vases Depicting an Imperial Cycle of Duty and Ceremony
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
An exceptional and rare three-piece Imperial Russian desk garniture, formerly housed in the
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Print of Alexandre Vitelleschi, Imperial Knight, by Bonnard, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Vitelleschi, imperial knight and count palatine, 11th century. This print originates from 'Costumes
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of the Imperial Palace in Peking, China, 1668
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled ‘Interior aulae Imperatoriae facies'.
Antique print of the Imperial
Category
1660s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase Ekaterinburg Workshops 1887
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important and Very Rare Museum Worthy Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase
Category
1880s Russian Neoclassical Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Imperial Russian Silver Kokoshnik Maiden
Nephrite Page Turner, Marked “BA"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imperial Russian Silver & Nephrite Page Turner with Kokoshnik Maiden, Marked “BA,” Moscow, circa
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Polish Chevau-Léger of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Cavalry Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Polish Chevau-Léger Light Cavalry, Napoleonic Wars Hand-Colored Print 1812
This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Chevau-Léger (Polonais), a Polish light cavalryman servi...
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century neoclassical Regency Statuary and Imperial Egyptian Porphyry antique marble
Category
1810s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble, Porphyry
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Napoleon I Dragoon of the Imperial Guard on Horseback, Military Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon I Dragoon of the Imperial Guard on Horseback, French Military Print
This original 19th
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
Russian, 1884
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Silver
1859 Classic Map of France: Blackie
s Imperial Geographic Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
The "Antique Map of France" from 'The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography', published in 1859 by W
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$222 Sale Price
25% Off
An imperial silver vase with egrets in flight signed Shoshu Sai
Located in Milano, IT
An imperial presentation vase in silver worked in kebori and repoussé, depicting some egrets in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chinese dayazhai porcelain bowl imperial marks, early 20th century
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of porcelain bowls. China. Early 20th century. Da Ya Zhi type. Grisaille decoration on a yellow ground. surface glaze flaking. 4.5in diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
This print featuring soldiers from the Lithuanian Tartars of the Imperial Guard
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Tartars of the Imperial Guard, a light cavalry squadron that served in the French Army under Napoleon from
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Napoleon I Imperial Guard Grenadier Drum Major and Line Infantry Drummer c1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon I Imperial Guard Grenadier Drum Major and Line Infantry Drummer c1843
This original 19th
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silk
$1,400 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, early 20th century large Russian imperial brass samovar set.
Tray and bowl included
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Silk
$2,500 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Joseph-Marie Piétri - The Fly (Deceit - Espionage), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Joseph-Marie Piétri. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist ...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Fleury - The Sea Horse (Flesh and Fish), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Fleury. 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: A Satirical Collection of The Stuffed Museum - 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
La Ménagerie Impériale: Le Musée des Empaillés
1. **Le Boa** (Prétention - Servilité)
2. **Le Rat d'Église** (Dévotion - Hypocrisie)
3. **Le Hibou** (Sagesse - Prudence)
4. **La Pie...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Menagerie: Palikao - The Seal (Long live the Emperor!), 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Palikao. 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: The Stuffed Museum - Magnan, Walewski, and Billault, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale - Musée des Empaillés" is a satirical caricature featuring three figures, each depicted as a different animal. It is part of a series compose...
Category
1870s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
19 th Century French Restauration Period Carved Walnut Imperial Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
the expressive eyes and curved beak.
Symbolic of strength, freedom, and victory, the French Imperial
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ottoman Court Attendants and Soldiers – 1734 Print of Imperial Palace Figures
Located in Langweer, NL
Ottoman Court Attendants and Soldiers – 1734 Print of Imperial Palace Figures
Description:
This
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1730s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Fine Antique Blue Peking Imperial Dragon Carpet, Circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
this could have possibly been commissioned by the Qing Imperial family to the best and most
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Officer d’Ordonnance de l’Empereur, French Imperial Guard Cavalry Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Officer d’Ordonnance de l’Empereur, French Imperial Guard Cavalry Print, 1843
This finely executed
Category
1840s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Russian Playing Cards "The Imperial playing cards Factory St. Petersburg"
Located in Delft, NL
Russian playing cards "The Imperial playing cards Factory St. Petersburg"
Russian playing cards
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
Japanese Asian Edo Period Tosa School Original Painting Imperial Court Officials
Located in Studio City, CA
featuring two officials from the Imperial Court.
The Tosa school (土佐派,) of Japanese painting was founded
Category
1830s Japanese Edo Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Phila Civic Center Carved Limestone Asia Frieze Eagle Imperial
Located in New York, NY
This unique frieze was formerly hung at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The building was erected in 1929 and was used for political conventions, sporting events, and o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867
Detailed mid-19th
Category
1860s French Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Imperial Austrian and Hungarian Coats of Arms – Antique Print, c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Österreichisch-Ungarische Länderwappen – Imperial Coats of Arms of Austria-Hungary, c.1880
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
The Imperial Dynasty: An Antique Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Noble Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79402 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 11'03 x 17'09. This exceptional hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug represents the height of workshop refinement, where disciplined artistry ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Wool
$13,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of art nouveau candlesticks Austrian urania imperial zinn candelabra
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of art nouveau candlesticks from the 1920s from the Austrian manufacturer Urania Imperial Zinn
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Noritake
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922
Porcelain Set of 64
Category
1920s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$11,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th-Century Engraving of European Monarchies with Heraldry and Imperial Regalia
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Engraving of European Monarchies with Heraldry and Imperial Regalia
This
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1740s Antique Imperial Furniture
Materials
Paper
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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 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.
- 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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