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Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Willian IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality mahogany shaped top and centre splat, shaped scroll open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric sta...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD
LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare and super collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back r...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Oak revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak revolving office chair with comb back above the solid seat. Raised up on four cabriole legs
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes (1) chair, (1) desk, Mt. Fuji and Dragon carvings, ball and claw feet, scale carved...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Desks Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique George III quality mahogany desks chairs having a mahogany shaped reeded top rail and centre splat, shaped reeded open arms with turned supports, upholstered seats in...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Vienna secession desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession desk chair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Anglo Indian Teak Planter
s Chair with Extending Arms19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Anglo Indian teak planter's chair with extending arms, Circa 1890 in date.
Handcrafted in teak with elegant form it has been reupholstered in dark brown leather with brass ...
Category
1890s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Anglo Indian Leather Teak Plantation Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Anglo Indian teak planter's chair, Circa 1890 in date.
Handcrafted in teak with elegant form it has been reupholstered in grey leather with brass studs. It is of pegged con...
Category
1890s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vienna Secession Armchair Model 6528 designed by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer, Thonet
Located in Beograd, RS
bentwood furniture, this chair has an ample seating area, allowing for unconstrained comfort. The chair
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,475 Sale Price
20% Off
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with c...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vienna secession armchair by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession armchair by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna in nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking 19th-century French armchair is a superb example of the curule or “Dagobert” style, inspired by early medieval throne designs and reinterpreted in the Renaissance Reviv...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 19thC Mahogany Desk Chair - with Bergere Seat, Turned Stretchers, Spindle Back and Lignum Vitae Castors - 24"w x 24"d x 33"h (19" to the seat)
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Pleas...
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1920s English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique George III quality mahogany desk chairs having a quality mahogany top, carved mahogany centre splat, shaped open reeded scroll arms with turned supports, red leather ...
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19th Century English George III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
office chair and indulge in the luxury of comfort and style.
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1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Renaissance Cathedra with Perspective Motif
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
furniture of French tradition, is a testimony of the migration of Italian decorations to France at the
Category
16th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
perfectly suited for the boardroom, home office or studio. The original tag is still attached. There are 3
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat & Brass Studs
A stunning example of a clerks chair newly upholstered with racing green leather.
Has...
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th century black stained oak liner Ship
s Swivel Chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th century black stained oak liner chairs
Nautical decoration - paquebot - Antique
Measures : 54cmx47cm H86cm HS:44cm
Materials : Wood - Leather - Cast iron
Wear consistent with a...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany, Bronze and Leather Desk Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant pair of antique armchairs with gilded ormolu mounts
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, carved mahogany open arms with shape supports, newly reupholstered seat in a qualit...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900
s
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee Chair Co.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Victorian Antique Mahogany
Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Hillcrest Mahogany Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs.
On A Cast Iron Mechanism Finished With Original Brass Casto...
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts
Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies.
Those who have purchased an antique Arts & Crafts or even an Art Deco ladies desk may have found that finding ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique inscription inside the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen
Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen
Category
Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Pleas...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chair having an outstanding quality carved mahogany back with carved acanthus leaves, bows and ribbons, shaped carved mahog...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Liberty
Co. An English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back rush seat chair
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
.
The last three images are from: A Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design. They
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Ornate Walnut Floral Chinoiserie Style Desk Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 19th Century with this exquisite hand carved wood chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstandi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Quality Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped figured mahogany back with a rope twist turned centre rail, lovely shaped scrolled open arms, newly reupholstered...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles
Ray Eames Leder
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl von Vitra in blauem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und vereint Funktionalität mit zeitloser E...
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1670s German Post-Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish desk chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
19th century Danish desk chair. Girst purchased in Dublin as seen on the label underneath the chair
Category
1890s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish desk chair
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
20th century Danish desk chair
Category
1890s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th c, Danish Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 19th century Danish revolving desk armchair in mahogany with marquetry and brass casters, from the Empire period. Ca 1850, Denmark.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Quality Leather and Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique quality leather and mahogany desk chairs having quality green leather backs and seats, mahogany and leather shaped open arms standing on square reeded legs to the fro...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
4 Chair, Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
1920s Italian Space Age Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / item
Rowac swivel desk chair by Robert Wagner, 1920s
By Robert Wagner
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rowac swivel desk chair by Robert Wagner, 1920s.
Rare industrial chair with industral patina. It was made in Germany in the 1920s and designed by Robert Wagner, Rowac. The chair is ...
Category
1820s German Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
$957 Sale Price
50% Off
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gentleman
s Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
"Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed sofa, working table
Category
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Birch
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of mahogany, French Louis-Philippe Period.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare Secession Armchair by Anton Pospischil. Chair has been professionally stained and repolished. Leather on the seat in the original condition.
This piece has been attributed base...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Antique Leather
Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Chair 2025 15 CHEST
Extra dimensions
Height to arms 70cm
Width of seat 52cm
Depth of s...
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece
It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands
The chair is adjustable from 85 cm to 95 cm ( not complete turned up)...
Category
19th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Gunlocke Oak Rolling and Tilting Banker
s Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Gunlocke Stained Oak Rolling and Tilting Banker's Desk Chair
Measures 23.5" in width, 23.5" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 28". Sea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Office Chair, early 1900s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rare Office chair, Made in Italy, early 1900s.
The frame of this chair is stained beech while the seat is ORIGINAL cracchè leather of the time. The seat is supported by a CONTINUOUS...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
$1,053 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
Unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece
One of our unique Thonet desk chair
It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands
The chair is adjustable from 79 cm to 91 cm...
Category
19th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Aluminium Chair 119, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
luminum Chair 119 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra with original black leather cover. The side profiles, armrests and clamps are made of polished die-cast aluminum and are chrome-p...
Category
1750s Norwegian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany Clerks Revolving Desk Chair
By Hands
Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 3 TW
Antique English Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany Classic Clerks Revolving Desk Chair With Shaped Seat.
Fixed seat height with iron base.
Extra dimensions
Height t...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing
Light Grey Upholstery Finished with Brass Studs
Has original iron bounce
tilt...
Category
Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
$1,556 Sale Price
40% Off
ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captains chair with bobbin turned frame p...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Gothic Revival Ash
Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880.
The chair has been fully reupholstered including re-webbing and finished in a qu...
Category
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
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Antique Office Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique office furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique office furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique office furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique office furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Louis Vuitton and Edward F. Caldwell
Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Office Furniture?
A piece of antique office furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,648, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $15,675,000.
Questions About Antique Office Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between office furniture and office equipment is function. Office furniture refers to things that allow people to work comfortably within an office. Chairs, desks, credenzas and hutches are some types of office furniture. On the other hand, office equipment refers to items that workers use to complete their daily job tasks. Examples of office equipment include computers, printers, landline telephones and copiers. Explore a large selection of office furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Carved Scroll Desk
1920s Breakfront