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Antique Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome Arts and Crafts oak swivel desk chair with cane seat and adjustable height and reclining spring tilt function. The seat height is adjustable from approximately 17.5" to 20" ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with genuine antique furniture of this age
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,917 Sale Price
30% Off
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
A wooden chair with a soft seat and a carved, arched backrest that transitions into armrests, ending with a he...
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
Shapland
Petter. An Arts
Crafts oak desk or side chair with pierced hearts
By Shapland
Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak desk or side chair with ball finials and pierced hearts to the head rest and to the wide side stretchers with a circular motif to the fron...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak, Rush
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900.
This swivel chair is made of solid oak wood and has a beautiful patina.
Height adjustable and with a tilt function (see...
Category
1890s British Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wäckerlin desk chair, 800, Italy
By Adja Yunkers
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The chairs with women's names...
Wäckerlin, steam-curved Mulberry desk chair with Vienna straw seat and hand-wrought iron hardware.
A piece of history dating back to the end of the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Antique French Carved Walnut Desk Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut desk chair, circa 1880.
With Burgundy Leather Upholstery.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Beech
Early English 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Back Leather Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 9 HC
Early 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Revolving Desk Chair With Polished Brown Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs
British Made by esteemed chair brand Hillcres...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs
Curved top rail,
Carved Back Splat,
Pair Open Scroll shaped Elbows,
Pair Turned Front Legs,
Leather Drop in seats, recently Uphols...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,317 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique English Mahogany Desk Chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany desk chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Cognac Leather Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Exeptional aged cognac brown leather armchair Chesterfield tufted all over raised on original four leg swivel base on castors, circa 1920’s.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather
$1,851 Sale Price
35% Off
Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob
Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Victorian English Oak
Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair Stud Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 6 OS
Victorian English Antique Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
With a dark Olive green seat.
Height to top of the arms is 71.5cm
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
Category
1890s English Chesterfield Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,532 Sale Price
20% Off
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested
By Remington Rand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested... Amazing original condition,,Adjustable height..Extremely comfortable..
Category
1830s American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved cresting rail above a shell and scroll carved splat back, elegant shaped reeded arms ...
Category
19th Century European Regency Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Original Decorated Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany original decorated desk chair having a shaped top rail supported by a fantastic original hand painted shaped splat in wonderful colours, shaped ope...
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and pierced open splat to the centre of the back, quality shaped open a...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with la...
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quali...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th century mahogany hall chairs, each with sheild back and an inset panel depicting a painted armorial above a carved wood Prince of Wales ploom. Wooden seat...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very hansome 18th century style Mahogany leather upholstered arm chair, having a wonderful faded colour tan colour to the hide, brass studded. Classical hand carved scrolling amd f...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and super collectable Antique Victorian George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restore...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with a bowed back centred by a pierced panel above a saddle seat. The chair stands on cabriole legs united by an x...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Desk Armchair with Lite Green Silk Covered
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Regency desk armchair with lite green silk covered.
Category
Early 20th Century British Regency Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Silk, Birch
Secession Armchair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Measures: seat height at full extension 66cm
-Seat height 45cm.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
1930s Fiddleback Oak Windsor Style Tilting and Rolling Desk Chair W/ Saddle Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1930s Fiddleback Oak high back Windsor Style Tilting back and Rolling Desk Chair With Saddle Back Seat with great patina. Measuring 26"W x 26"D x 43.5"H. Seat height is 18.5",...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,496 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany desk chair, in the Arts & Crafts style, revolving and with four down swept legs terminating on scroll feet.
Measures: Width 24", depth 22", height...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century bentwood armchair by Antonín Šuman for TON
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem, Antonín Šuman
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare bentwood desk chair designed by Czech architect Antonín Šuman and manufactured by Thonet successor company TON in former Czechoslovakia during 1960's. In an excellent original c...
Category
1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
$564 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s.
Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural tripod base. It is kind of unusual to find a very modest and practical industrial c...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director
s Chair, American 1930
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair.
This sturdy and solid iron armchair was originally white painted. It has recently been powder-coated in fresh Maui blue that has ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew
Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped seats with ribbed rails, the patera carved tapered l...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,500 / set
Hepplewhite Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...
Category
19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,400
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$7,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Armchairs Recovered in a Yellow Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and great design for this pair of French mahogany armchairs recovered with a yellow silk fabric
The lines of the armrest is an elegant curved design, as well for the front a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Arts
Crafts X-Frame Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts X-frame mahogany desk chair.
The chair is set on X-framed Legs, a very strong design, it has elegant arm rests and double bar rack rest
This roomy and stylish chai...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Chair, 19th century, Italian, Baroque, walnut, upholstered, Missoni
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The tapering back and rectangular seat re-upholstered in a Missoni fabric. Characteristic boldly turned legs and blocks, the back legs straight. Good colour and patina.
Back hei...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French adjustable swivel chair combines a bentwood frame with three splayed iron legs, exemplifying classic utilitarian design. This chair not only rotates a full 3...
Category
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Iron
$975 / item
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hepplewhite Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...
Category
19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
$2,400
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
This chair is really quite ex...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black leather seat and back.
Antique condition.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
Cream suede with polished chrome base and castors.
Measures: 28.25W x 25"D x 36.5"H
SH 21" AH 25.5".
Category
Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Suede
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber back legs. Upholstered in original antique faux-leather, with nail-head trim.
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The mahogany barrel back with an outscrolled crestrail and a dark red leather bowed seat raised on back saber legs and lion's mask and cartouche-carved monopodia.
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Chair Leather-Covered tulip veneer Louis Quinze, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
tulipwood veneered on solid wood. Appropriately curly and elegant shape.
Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, classic upholstery.
(C-149).
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison
Co of Edinburgh
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each upholstered with green leather, with carved and molded frames on brass castors. Both chairs ...
Category
1870s Scottish High Victorian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric with two tone bees.
Category
19th Century Russian Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch
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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
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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 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.
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