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Hans Vollmer, for Prag-Rudniker, Armchair in Oak and Rope, circa 1900-1920
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Hans Vollmer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hans Vollmer, for Prag-Rudniker, armchair in oak and rope, circa 1900-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak, Rope
Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, maple and oak, bank of England, courthouse, armchairs by Gunlocke, Sikes and Library Bureau Makers in an ebonized finish. The chairs differ ever so slightly due to the maker...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak
$1,200 / item
Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, rolling, swivel, desk chair by Fritz Cross features a painted steel frame in it's original patina contrasted by a newly upholstered seat and back in black leather...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel
Charles Bevan Attributed, Gothic Revival Oak Desk or Side Chair
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones
Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed, probably made by Marsh and Jones of Leeds.
A fine quality Gothic Revival oak desk or side chair with turned uprights below the backrest and carved wavy deta...
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
By Shaw Walker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt, swivel, 360 degree, fully adjustable height, amazing cast aluminum machine age castors ...
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
an armchair
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones
Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and line ebonized inlay and finely carved leaf and ...
Category
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Charles Eastlake attri., Aesthetic Movement Walnut
Carved Swivel Desk Armchair
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
Charles Eastlake attributed., An Aesthetic Movement Walnut swivel desk armchair, with floral carving to the headrest and circular backrest, with tram line details throughout. The arm...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
By Waring
Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers.
Two armchairs have been dismantled, joints cleaned, re-glued, t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early 20th C. Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling
Swivelling Banker
s Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling, tilting and Swivelling Banker's Chair. Measures 23.5" in width, 20" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height adjustable...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Bookcase Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid cherry wood, with shell motif, and original brass hardware
Category
1910s American French Provincial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Charak Furniture Company
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
solid brass working locks with original key. Manufactured by Charak Furniture Co of Boston, MA.# 2006
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand-Carved William
Mary High Back Chairs
By Paine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A majestic mismatched Pair of 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand crafted and Carved William & Mary
Category
Late 19th Century American William and Mary Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
$2,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
; the 1961 AT 16 coat rack; the 1965 Canada chair; the 1968 Graphis office furniture system; and the
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Notary office table
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Width: 169 cm
Depth: 147 cm
This desk embodies the timeless charm of notary furniture, with a touch of
Category
1890s French Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,377
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,906 Sale Price
25% Off
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Brushed Steel Rocking Chair By Doehler Metal Furniture
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 20th century, art deco rocking chair by The Doehler Metal Furniture Co. features a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Imperial Furniture Queen Anne Mahogany Pie Crust Pedestal Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Queen Anne style pie crust table by Imperial Furniture of Grand Rapids. Made
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$525 Sale Price
25% Off
1910s Vintage Industrial Toledo Metals Company Factory Office Break Table Rare
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Furniture Mfg. Decaling.
Measure: Diameter 30.25 x height 29.65 in.
Category
1910s American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Early 1900s Rustic Hickory Dining Set by Old Hickory Furniture Co.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Black Rock, CT
the iconic Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Known for outfitting America’s
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Hickory
$3,555 Sale Price / set
55% Off
1920s Art Deco Extendable Table by Osvaldo Borsani, in Burl Walnut
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
dining table; the 1961 AT 16 coat rack; the 1965 Canada chair; the 1968 Graphis office furniture system
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
Stickley Brothers
By Imperial Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
Stickley
By Imperial Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts
Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limbert Furniture Co. of Holland, Michigan quarter sawn white oak classic Arts & Crafts style
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, 1928
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jean Prouvé Swivel Office Chair, metal and wood, France, 1928
Jean Prouvé designed this swivel
Category
1920s French Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese-Style Office Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese-style office armchair, 19th century.
Office armchair in the Viardot style, Japonisant
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Desk or Library Table
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc., Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measures
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Copper
Italy Art Deco Dining Room Set, table, chairs
sideboards, by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
dining table; the 1961 AT 16 coat rack; the 1965 Canada chair; the 1968 Graphis office furniture system
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1830s Historic Office table, walnut wood, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- height desk 78cm
- cleaning
- good condition
- repolish
Category
1830s Czech Renaissance Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Leather Office Chair Chesterfield Swivel Deep Button
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Chesterfield leather office chair
Deep button leather to back and cushioned arms
Category
1880s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Office swivel chair SLEZAK S 22
By Slezak Company
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional, in nice original condition, only the finish has been restored (hand polished black shellac polish).
seat diameter : 38 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall narrow oak tower fitted with 14 boxes with metal plaques on the doors and monogram US, each with two combination locks for security and glass panels. Open backs for the postal...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfectly restored in the recent past, new shellac polish - high gloss. Beautiful and original surface treatment - "imitation oak wood", where imitation oak wood pores were carved in...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Walnut Office or Computer Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine swivel walnut office chair is on wheels and in pristine condition. The wheels are new and
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy
Category
18th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Paper
$2,950 / set
19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter /Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter/ Table with original cast iron foot
Category
1870s English Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,334 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice notary furniture is made of mahogany and leather. This is a rare and interesting
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,781 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Brass Office Desk Lamps With Emerald Glass Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Brass office desk lamp with Emerald Glass Shade
Articulates
Switch at top
Small chip on
Category
1920s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Two-Drawer Office Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
Early 20th century French two-drawer office desk.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Office Furniture
Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,077 / set
Arts and Crafts Desk Chair Swivel Office Seat Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good quality oak and leather office chairbr
This chair is raised upon a 5 leg revolving base with
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Unique Art Deco Home Office Bureau, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
office platform. There is a small shelf on the back of this opening. And in the process of restoration
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$969 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century
Elegant and functional early 18th
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique
Captain
s" Swivel Office Chairs
2
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs.
France, early 20th century.
Sat on heavy cast metal base.
The chairs swivel.
Some wear commensurate with age but gene...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,844 / item
19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Portuguese rosewood office desk with brass fittings.
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Secession office chair no.6150 is a classic piece of furniture designed by the influential
Category
1910s Austrian Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$3,400 Sale Price
51% Off
Furniture Collections in the Louvre (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...
Category
17th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco furniture light around 1920s.
2 Bulbs.
with fabric cable and plug.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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 Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
$600 Sale Price
25% Off
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
This solid Beech and Elm chair has an attractive
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Elm
Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new shellack polish, minor repairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
We seem to have acquired a batch of fine Burmese furniture of late - hats off to our buying team
Category
1880s Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Other
$3,696 Sale Price
30% Off
“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
of furniture at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, the annual Salons du Mobilier, and the celebrated
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Paper
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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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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.
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