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Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
. They are carved in the same stylistic manner as many of the medieval lions that were created between
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Feudal Style Side Chairs
Located in Westfield, MA
Step into a realm of historical opulence with this exquisite pair of Feudal Side Chairs, each piece a testament to the intricate artistry and grandeur of its era. These chairs are no...
Category
Late 19th Century American Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$600 / set
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$16,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
deep stiles, reflects the transitional phase from medieval to more structured Renaissance furniture
Category
16th Century German Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
$10,895 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra
Located in Forney, TX
utilitarian design and distinct sculptural form, this rare Medieval Gothic inspired floor candelabra / free
Category
18th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Relief Tile Panel in the Style of J. Parentani, 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau/ Arts & Crafts tile panel from the superb firm, Craven Dunnill, & Co., Ltd, Jackfield Salop, England, circa 1905, in a bright celadon. This quantity original jug...
Category
1890s French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small sculptural candleholder for wall mount. A medieval style inspired painted plaster head
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two attendants, Central India, 10th-11th century...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
"Dragons
Roses" Wrought-Iron Mirror - France, Early 1900
s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Decorative mirror in a wrought-ion frame decorated with "repousse" dragons on either side, and lovely wrought-iron roses.
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Scuttle Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique brass lined "treasure" box with medieval style motif. Embossed animals, nail trimming, and
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...
Category
16th Century French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of large 19th century cast iron andirons from Normandy.
Measures: 10" L x 18" W x 27.5" H.
Category
1890s European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel by Chamberlain
Co
By Chamberlain
Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845.
Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century
a tripod stand with stylized hoofed feet.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 62.5cm.
Diameter: 22cm.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Description:
A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk Empire, k...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and large Christ of pity, or Christ in bonds.
Jesus is sitting on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his execution.
Monoxyle Ash wood carved in the round. Traces of po...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash
Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass
Mahogany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative large key or dishtowel hanger in shape of an axe. It has 6 hooks and its made from brass and lacquered mahogany. A type not restricted by cites. It was made circa 1900-192...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
15th Century English Red Sandstone Font
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Potentially dating from as early as the 15th century medieval era, this carved red English
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Romanesque Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Telamon
Northern Italy, late 12th - early 13th century
Reemployed Roman marble
H 32 x L 18 x P 17 cm
« Sono coloro che hanno dimenticato che l’uomo é solo un bruco, destinato a dive...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble
$23,686 Sale Price
20% Off
3
5"x5
1" Misty Gray Antique Caucasian Lesghi Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Misty Gray, Antique Caucasian Lesghi, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Low Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
S...
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
3
10"x10
Navy Blue Antique Persian Kurdish Village Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Navy Blue, Antique Persian, Kurdish Village, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Low Pile, Paisley Botteh Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials:...
Category
1910s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
10
8"x15
8" Peach Pink Antique Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Peach Pink, Antique Chinese Peking, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Pile, Some Discoloration and Faded Areas Throughout, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, XL, Oriental Rug
Primary material...
Category
1910s Chinese Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
4
x12
5" Navy Blue Antique Persian Kurdish Village Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Persian, Kurdish Village, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Pile, Paisley Botteh Motif, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: ...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique turned wooden candle holder Circa 1800
s
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Antique turned wooden candle holder Circa 1800's. Elevate your home decor with this exquisite candle holder, featuring a sturdy wooden base complemented by a sleek turned wooden stan...
Category
Early 19th Century British Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
15th Century Stone Sculpture, Bust of a Wooman
Located in BARSAC, FR
Sculpture In limestone from the 15th century representing a wooman probably a saint.
The face is round and serene, the hair long and the forehead clear.
Determination and devot...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
18th Spanish Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Mid 19th Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase
Valencian medieval jug reflexes with
Category
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Boxes, Spain, 18th century.
Polychromed wooden Church Collection offering donation money boxes as wall decorations.
Be...
Category
18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional 19th century French gothic style chandelier or pendant. The medieval style
Category
Late 19th Century Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Byzantine style carved marble Baptismal font on later cast stone stand. Four lion leads Circumnavigate the font. Foliate and Byzantine Carving Throughout. Each side with Zoomorphic S...
Category
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble
Zabihi Collection Square Size Antique Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A size Persian Malayer rug with predominant accents in beige and dusty rose on an Abrash blue field,
circa 1920, measures: 10'7" x 10'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique jeweled, silver Viennese enamel covered Cornucopia. Each panel is beautifully enameled with cupids, Angeles and Maidens with neoclassical mythological subjects, f...
Category
1850s Austrian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...
Category
17th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
3
x12
Oyster White Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted 100% Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Oyster White, Antique Persian Kerman, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Good Condition, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pi...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,530 Sale Price
25% Off
5
x8
6" Chili Red Antique Armenian Caucasian 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chili Red, Antique Armenian Caucasian, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Full Pile and Clean, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Traditional
Prima...
Category
1920s Armenian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,970 Sale Price
25% Off
2
8"x15
10" Ivory Antique Persian Lavar Kerman RugRunner Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Runner, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Clean and in Good Condition, Oriental
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
St...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,970 Sale Price
25% Off
3
x4
6" Midnight Blue Antique Peking Chinese Clean Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Peking Chinese, Good Condition and Clean, Full Pile and Soft, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 I...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$810 Sale Price
25% Off
3
3"x5
5" Brown Antique Persian Lilihan Shabby Chic Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Penny Brown, Antique Persian Lilihan, Shabby Chic, Worn Down, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pi...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
3
x5
6" Imperial Blue Antique Chinese Peking Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Imperial Blue, Antique Chinese Peking with a Dragon Center Medallion, Good Condition and Clean, Full Pile and Soft, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Late...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,170 Sale Price
25% Off
2
x3
9" Dark Vanilla Brown Antique Peking Chinese Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Vanilla Brown, Antique Peking Chinese, Good Condition and Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tr...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxfordshire, it is decoratively hand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large late 19th century cast iron fire grate, salvaged from a farmhouse in Suffolk. This antique fire grate is ideal for a large fireplace in the main room of a country or period s...
Category
Late 19th Century English Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Rare Pair Artistic Design Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Sconce Light
Located in Lisse, NL
, medieval flair and unmistakable Gothic inspiration, each sconce features a meticulously sculpted dragon
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Hanging Iron Fireplace Accessory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French hanging iron fireplace accessory from the 18th century. This fabulous antique fireplace accessory piece from France, when hung, is approximately 7.5 feet in height and ...
Category
18th Century French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century Candlesticks Bronze with Birds
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful candlesticks made around the 18th century but could also be older.
Made of bronze, they have marvelous patina.
Category
18th Century English Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
6
8"x19
3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Colorful, Antique Persian Bakhtiari in an Excellent Condition, Diamond Shape Garden Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Gallery Size Wide Runner, Oriental Rug
P...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$10,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Large Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze, Europe, 16th Century.
This is a rare and large museum quality 16th century grape or cauldron or cooking pot in solid bronze.
A practi...
Category
16th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Pair of Antique Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century, in good condition. Crafted in the Medieval style, each sconce features bold, sculptural
Category
Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
A Circa 1900 Cast Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Dating to circa 1900, this charming French well head is a replica of an original 15th-century well covering. The original well head was owned by Franco...
Category
Early 1900s French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cement, Cast Stone, Stone, Metal, Iron
19th Century Trunk in Studded Leather and Solid Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chest, trunk of the 17th century in a medieval style, work of art craftsmanship. Solid wood
Category
Mid-18th Century French Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug Salt Glazed Stoneware
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Very Large 17th Century Bartmann Jug / Bellarmine Jug German Salt Glazed Stoneware
Substantial - ...
Category
Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
4
2"x6
4" Blue Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,410 Sale Price
25% Off
Barn Red Antique Persian Kashan Debir Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
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10"x3
2" Red Antique Persian Senneh Even Wear Clean Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Sage Red, Antique Persian Senneh, Even Wear, Clean, Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Sty...
Category
1910s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$418 Sale Price
25% Off
Wrought Iron and Gold Votive Candelabra Electrified or Table Lamp
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large size 57x28x22 cm
This very beautiful wrought iron and gold candelabra with two side candles and another electrified central candle
This is an iron forged table lamp,
late ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
11
3"x14
5" Crimson Red Antique Persian Bijar Garus Clean Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Antique Persian Bijar Garus, Even Wear, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oversized, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No ...
Category
1910s Persian Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$14,100 Sale Price
25% Off
13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi
Rare and beautiful sculpture of Corpus Christi. The artwork, probably German, is carved from hardwood. This f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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Antique Medieval Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique medieval furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique medieval furniture made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of antique medieval furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Anton Koberger, Limoges and Minton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Medieval Furniture?
A piece of antique medieval furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,106, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $300,000.
Questions About Antique Medieval 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 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 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 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 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.