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c1900 Mission Oak
Brass Arts
Crafts Umbrella Cane Stand w/ Geometric Inlay
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1900 English Arts and Crafts Period Oak and mixed woods and brass Umbrella or Cane Stand with Geometric Checkerboard inlay. The vertical stiles are both turned and rectilinear whi...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Map of the Jesuit Missions in Madurai and Surrounding Kingdoms, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Jesuit Missions in Madurai and Surrounding Kingdoms, c.1760
This 18th-century
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Paper
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique L.
J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Copper
Arts
Crafts Mission Quarter Sawn Oak with Red Slag Glass Table Lamp, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts adirondack styled quarter sawn oak with red slag glass table lamp. Beautiful textured glass set in a concave frame. In excellent antique condition with minimal...
Category
1910s American Adirondack Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Slag Glass, Oak
Pasadena San Gabriel Mission Victorian Oil Painting on Canvas by Ellen B. Farr
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pasadena San Gabriel Mission in Pasadena, California
Signed "Ellen Farr"
Farr née Burpee was born on
Category
1890s American Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Server or Writing Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak sideboard buffet server or writing
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Hand Painted Hall Bench Coat Rack w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Hand Painted Hall Bench Coat Rack w/ Mirror. Item features a tall
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Tobey Furniture Monumental Antique French Empire Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
By Tobey
Located in South Bend, IN
Stickley's "New Furniture" but also mission or Arts and Crafts furniture manufactured by Leopold and John
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Server or Writing Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak server, writing desk, or library table
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk
By L. & J.G
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Server or Writing Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak server, writing desk, or library table
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
This interesting two-part piece of furniture is an example of the Spanish dominion over the
Category
Mid-18th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Walnut
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Buffet Server, Circa 1900
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard buffet or server
By L. & J.G. Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Milwaukee Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Milwaukee Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Milwaukee quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and rolling castors. Circa 1920s.
Dimensions:
17.5" x 20" x 38"h, seat 21", low...
Category
1920s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,440 Sale Price
50% Off
Early American Antique Tiger Oak Mirrored Dresser or Vanity Table - 1900s Kansas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning example of early American mission-style furniture. This piece is created from Tiger Oak
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Victorian Wicker Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Mission) natural wicker tete-a-tete (conversation seat) with shaped back and
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Clear Leaded Glass Window with Wood Frame
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique clear leaded glass window in wood frame, c. 1900s.
Wonderful window encased in original wood frame with a clean and crisp, timeless geometrical pattern with straight lines a...
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
GLADDING McBEAN
CO. Terracotta Chimney Cap, Lincoln, California, c.1925
By Gladding, McBean
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
GLADDING McBEAN & CO. Terracotta Chimney Cap, Lincoln, California, c.1925. Makers mark to the top.
This piece also functions well as a decorative object, centerpiece, sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Gustav Stickley Early Library Table with Leather Top
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Northport, MI
An exceptional example of early American Arts and Crafts design, this rare hexagonal library table by Gustav Stickley dates to circa 1902. Crafted in solid quarter-sawn oak with a wa...
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
SUPERB
IMPORTANT Rare L&JG Stickley Mantle Clock Circa 1907 SALE 25% OFF
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
opened a factory near Syracuse, NY. He manufactured furniture "In The Style" of the original Stickley
Category
1830s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
$11,250 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century French Carved Statue of Madonna and Child
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century French carved statue of Madonna and Child.
This charming piece has been rescued from a ecclesiastic clear out in the southern part of France
The statue is carved fro...
Category
Mid-18th Century Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Antique English Tall Stepback Oak Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This tall antique English mission style five-stack wooden lawyer or barrister bookcase cabinet is
Category
Early 1900s English Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Oak
Brass Cane / Umbrella Holder 8FT Victorian Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century.
A highly unusual and likely custom made for a high-end Victorian hotel, this 8FT long cane or umbrella stand is constructed with an oak frame in three main se...
Category
Late 19th Century British Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Leaded Glass And Bronze Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique and unusual Meiji period Japanese bronze vase as lamp with multi colored leaded glass shade. Vase with lotus leaves in relief. Shade topped with filigree band and mythological...
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts
Crafts circa 1910 Small Table w/ Splayed Legs Stickley bros
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts mission Small Table w/ Splayed Legs
This is a antique splayed-leg small
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
ANTIQUE rare and important GUSTAV STICKLEY drink stand.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
line artist who made Art &Crafts (Mission) were Gustav Stickley and four his brothers, Charles
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
American Arts
Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Petworth, GB
his straightforward furniture called ‘Mission’ or ‘Craftsman’ furniture.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique " HARDEN" Arts
Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538 20% SALE
By Harding and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
over 30 years. We have 5000+ amazing Arts
Crafts Mission era items. We are unable to list our
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
ANTIQUE 5
5" X 9
9" PERSIAN Oriental Rug circa 1890s - RR4846 20% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
been in the same location for 30+ years. We have 5,000+ amazing Arts & Crafts Mission era items.
We
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1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet - Stickley Era! 20% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique mission A&C "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet oak- Stickley Era!
Shipping to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
SUPERB OAK Barrister Bookcase by GLOBE WERNICKE - Stickley era W2794 SALE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB "Mission" Barrister Bookcase by GLOBE WERNICKE the ONLY mission style barrister they maid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$840 Sale Price
40% Off
ANTIQUE "Michigan Chair Co" Cellarette - Stickley Era - W2962
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
have 5,000+ amazing Arts & Crafts Mission era items. We are unable to list our entire inventory. If
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
ANTIQUE "Shop of the Crafter" Small Cabinet WITH INLAY - Stickley Era - W7315
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
is a SUPERB Mission Arts and Crafts Liquor cabinet from the early 1900s by " Shop of the Crafter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Zinc
$1,712 Sale Price
20% Off
Mission Wicker Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mission style antique wicker end table in natural stained finish. Quarter-sawn oak top & bottom
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak, Reed
Mission Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wooden mission desk with single drawer.
Category
Early 1900s Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Antique Mission Style Armchair, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique Mission style armchair refinished in soft yellow chenille with reconditioned oak frame
Category
1910s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Four-Light Mission Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mission/Arts
Crafts light fixture with four arms. Classic minimalist style with
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Mission Fixture with Japanned Finish
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mission Fixture w/ Japanned Finish (4-Light)
Circa 1910
Dealer Ref: DF1154 Measurements: 40"
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Large Scale 1920s Tinted Photograph of California San Fernando Mission
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very attractive large format tinted photograph of California San Fernando Mission in original frame.
Category
1920s Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Mission Style Fixture with "Japanned" Finish
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mission Fixture with 'Japanned' Finish (two available)
Circa 1910 - This antique Mission light
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
"Beardslee" Edwardian, Mission Four-Light Fixture
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
This high quality fixture has elements of Edwardian and Arts & Crafts "Mission" style, made by
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Arts
Crafts Mission Lantern Pendant Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Arts and Crafts lantern fixture in the Mission style. Open bottom on a tapered body fitted
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700
America 1920
Solid Tiger Oak
Category
1890s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1928 Dawson Dawson Watson Spanish Missions San Antonio - Set of 5
By Dawson Dawson-Watson
Located in Seguin, TX
missions by Dawson Dawson-Watson (1864–1939) early Texas artist. Signed in print lower right corner and
Category
1920s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mission, Arts
Crafts American Eight Lights Brass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Mission, Arts & crafts early 20th century American four gas and four electrical brass chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mission Style Oak Chairs with a Twist
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A set of four antique quartersawn oak dining chairs in Mission style with a twist.
A few important
Category
Late 19th Century Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arts
Crafts Mission Flush Mount Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1914 Mission style Arts & Crafts flush mount light fixture with four arms. Traditional straight
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
South African POW Mission Style, Hand Carved Chair, St Helena, circa 1900
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
An antique, hand carved chair from the early 1900s. This chair was made with a pocket knife by a South African prisoner of the Anglo-Boer war that continued from 1899-1902, while inc...
Category
Early 1900s South African Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handsome Gas/Electric Mission Pendant with Original Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This great Mission-style fixture made circa 1905 is brass and has its original green slag glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Mission Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts & Crafts Mission style fixture with cast-brass detail on body. Refinished in a dark brass and
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mission Crystal Fixture circa 1910 Satin Brass Two-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An original mission-link fixture with crystal shades, a hard to find original combination, circa
Category
1910s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Arts
Crafts Mission Bookcase Oak Cabinet by Gustav Stickley circa 1903
By Gustav Stickley
Located in London, GB
Superb American Arts & Crafts/Mission oak glazed china bookcase cabinet by the master, Gustav
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mission Oak and Brass Umbrella Stand by the Lakeside Craft Shops
Located in Chicago, IL
Mission oak and brass umbrella stand by The Lakeside Craft Shops. It has stamp on the bottom.
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Brass
Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top
By Gustav Stickley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb early 20th century. Arts & Crafts mission Stickley style mahogany library writing table or
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Mahogany
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Antique Mission Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique mission furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique mission furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique mission furniture, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique mission furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers and Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Mission Furniture?
A piece of antique mission furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,779, while the lowest priced sells for $2 and the highest can go for as much as $68,300.
Questions About Antique Mission 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 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 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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