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Early 1900s French Caned Louis XVI Style Porte-Revues Music Sheet Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
Dating to the early 1900s, this porte-revues or music sheet holder
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wood
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper
Category
1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Steel
A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully restored and working Swiss cylinder music box enclosed in a box of polished fruitwood
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directoire Period French Music Room Grey Marble Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in the Besançon grey hard stone from the Directoire period. The central cartouche shows musical instruments.
The mantel aged very nic...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Stone
Framed 18th Cent. French Rustic Tapestry, a Pedant Instructing Children in Music
Located in New York, NY
, instructing a group children in music and the arts within a verdant setting. Enclosed by a narrow ribbon-twist
Category
18th Century French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wool
$5,195 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Victorian Canterbury Stand Sheet Music Rack Brass Castors
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Victorian hand crafted wood and veneer Canterbury rack to hold sheet music or magazines
Category
Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Arts
Crafts Folk Art Chandelier w Music Making
Dancing Sculptures, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
create a good atmosphere themselves. They would do so in all kinds of ways and making music together
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
By Émile Gallé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
, the lower compartments on each side provide ample space for books or music records. It retains its
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Superb Quality French Louis XV Walnut and Bronze Magazine Music Canterbury Rack
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb quality French Louis XV walnut and bronze magazine or music Canterbury rack is a finely
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Schiedmayer Grand Piano Walnut Carved Cheeks Filigree Music Desk Faceted Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
relief.
The cut-out filigree music desk features stylised flowers and foliage in an arabesque design
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Swiss Langdorff
Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite late 19th century Swiss marquetry / parquetry cylinder music box capable of playing eight
Category
19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$2,520 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
This is an antique French walnut prayer, book or music stand, dating to the late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music
By Louis-Charles Boileau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Music. Clio is shown here sitting on the clock plinth playing her harp. To the left of the clock dial
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Asprey, Pair of Antique Silver Plate Music Stands, Made Circa 1910
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Made in London circa 1910 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish pair of Antique Silver Plate Music
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Buffet-Style 6 Bell Upright Music Box by Mojon Manger, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
An extremely good-sounding buffet-style upright antique cylinder music box made by Mojon Manger in
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie standing magazine rack or sheet music stand. Lacquered pieces of bamboo are
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
VICTORIAN HARDWOOD MUSIC STAND / MAGAZINE RACK WITH CASTORS AND SiNGLE DRAWER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian 19th Century Mahogany music stand / magazine rack
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Drum Bell &Castanet Two-Per-Turn Orchestral Music Box, Ami Rivenc, 1890
Located in London, GB
A very nice quality and unusual antique music box with drum, bell and castanet and two-per-turn
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Tulipwood
Black Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box With Hand painted Blue Birds
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This antique early 20 th century cigar caddy carousel with music box is absolutely amazing. It
Category
1890s French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Cent. French Felletin Pastoral Tapestry, Youths Playing Music in the Wood
Located in New York, NY
A French Felletin pastoral tapestry panel from the first half of the 18th century, depicting a seated youth playing the bagpipes and courting a seated young woman, flanked by two she...
Category
18th Century French Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wool
$9,995 Sale Price
23% Off
William A. Breakspeare Oil on Canvas If Music Be the Food of Love
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
William A. Breakspeare (1855-1914)
If music be the food of love
Signed 'WA Breakspeare' (lower
Category
19th Century Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Ivory Music Note Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3
x 7
5" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3' x 7'5" - 91 x 226 )
This remarkable piece of textile folk art represents the creative ingenuity often found in American antique rugs of ...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wool
Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Music, Newspaper or Magazine Rack, Model 33, Black
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Michael Thonet, Vienna 1904, page 87, number 33.
Original vintage furniture from the manufacture period
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19thC Swiss Made Cylinder Music Box By Lecoultre Frères Of Geneva c.1880
By LeCoultre
Cie 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Swiss music box crafted in the form of a desk table, with a fully functional
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Sheet Music
Drums
Trumpets or a Parade in Broadway
, circa 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique sheet music 'Drums & Trumpets or a Parade in Broadway' by F.B. Helmsmüller. Color front
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Paper
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Ismael de la Serna (1898-1968) "Music" oil on canvas signed and dated 1929
By Ismael González de la Serna
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ismael de la Serna "Music" oil on canvas signed and dated 1929.
Published in the catalogue held
Category
1920s Spanish Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality.
Designer
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Other
Baroque Meissen Porcelain Group Four Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler, 1770
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
make music, at the top the hurdy-gurdy player, flanked by a flute player and horn blower , behind her
Category
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Group Four Gardener Children Playing Music, J.J. Kaendler 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
placed and play music, at the
top the horn player, flanked by the flute player and guitarist, behind
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies.
Over the years
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Enamel
Aesthetic Movement Side Cabinet with Carved panels of Putti Putti playing music.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
music.
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique 9 Bell Music Box with Clock by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A fine quality and rare music box made by Ami Rivenc of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880, featuring
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French brass tray, Napoleon III
Oval with two handles
Customized circa 1980 with music sheets and
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
$281 Sale Price
32% Off
Antique Buffet-Style Drum and Bell Music Box by Mojon Manger, Geneva, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
A large and fantastic-sounding buffet-style upright antique music box made by Mojon Manger of
Category
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century Robert J. Horner and Co. Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet by Robert. J. Horner and Co. Great
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pl. 6 Antique Print of European Middle Ages Music Objects by Racinet, circa 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
of European Middle Ages Music Objects. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph
Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes
By Thomas Edison
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,855 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875.
The fully
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Swiss cylinder carved music box on a table by Mermod Freres. The maker’s
Category
19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wood
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Music and Wine, " Lidded Bronze Bowl w/ Greek
Renaissance Motifs, E F Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Radio City Music Hall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Miniature Dresser Styled Jewelry Chest or Music Box with Pink Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique musical jewelry box has no maker's marks, but presumed to have been made in Continental Europe in circa 1895 in the Edwardian style. The jewelry box is con...
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Silver
Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
basket cup holder with handle marked HP, Paris music box. The basket is adorned with diamond lace like in
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Four Cast Iron Consoles/Radiator Covers from The Royal Liverpool School of Music
Located in London, GB
Four Arts and Crafts cast iron radiator covers or console tables were made by The Liverpool and Macclesfield Cast Iron Co in the 1860s.
Please note the five in the main picture are ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Iron
W J Neatby Attri, English Art Nouveau Music Cabinet with Musicians to the Doors
Located in London, GB
William James Neatby Attri. An English Art Nouveau music cabinet, with parquetry panels depicting
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
G M Ellwood. J S Henry
J M King attr, An Arts
Crafts Mahogany Music Cabinet.
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts Mahogany Music Cabinet designed by G M Ellwood made by J S Henry with a Scottish
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Exceptional Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs by B. Harmer
By B. Harmer
Located in Essex, MA
giltwood dolphin seat furniture for the music room at Powderham Castle, attributed to Marsh and Tatham and
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Childs Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Wood
4 Vol. Sir George Grove, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Located in New York, NY
4 Vol. Sir George Grove, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Illustrations and musical scales
Category
19th Century English Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Leather
English Gothic Revival Brass Lectern / Music Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) brass lectern/ music stand with filigree top and swirl
Category
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Music Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sheet Music Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sheet Music Stand
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Music Furniture
$1,470
19th.c. music stand
Located in New York, NY
C21316 A hard to find 19th.c. music stand. French origin, created of hand wrought iron and tole
Category
19th Century French Antique Music Furniture
$1,850
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Antique Music Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique music furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique music furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique music furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique music furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Regina Music Box Co. and Thonet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Music Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique music furniture at 1stDibs is $2,197, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Music 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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