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Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burl wood, with mullioned g...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Rustic Adirondack Old Hickory Style Rattan Log Stool Bench Ottoman 22"
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Old Hickory style farmhouse / lodge footstool / bench seat / ottoman. Made from rustic natural tree branch / logs with woven rattan seat.
Dimensions:
21.5" x 18" x 14"h
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Hickory
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Regency Overmantel Mirror
By Regency
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century English gilt and ebonized wood triple plate overmantel mirror, the stepped pediment with brightly burnished gilt balls, the center tablet having swagged drape...
Category
19th Century European Regency Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$15,500
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic flame mahogany, with mullioned...
Category
1920s American Georgian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Walnut case, with beautiful burled walnut front, mulli...
Category
1920s American Louis XVI Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Jacobean Carved Burl
Mixed Wood Drop Down Secretary
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th C. Jacobean style bar cabinet Secretary with drop down front & three drawers.
Lovingly restored, our refinishers removed 4 layers of paint to surprisingly expose burl &...
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Hickory
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Cane
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with mu...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculptural early 20th-century industrial rolltop desk or table by the Toledo Metal Furniture Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous burled olive wood, with mullioned glass front d...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A Rectangular form made from solid walnut with traditional wrought iron braces betwe...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,937 Sale Price
50% Off
1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This is a beautiful example of a 1930’s McIntosh Biolite. From the machined brass fittings to the porcelain base, this lamp is a perfect tribute to the 1930’s physical culture moveme...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel
Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Toledo Metal Furniture Co. It's four-legged steel base with centrally located patented “spider” support
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Steel
Consolle in Legno Intagliato e Dorato Lombardia Ultimo Quarto XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Consolle in legno intagliato e dorato. Fascia sotto piano tripartita, con intagli floreali e mascheroni, sorretta da quattro gambe mosse riccamente intagliate a soggetti fogliacei e ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Murano Glass Table Lamp Ghost Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
architectural firm together with Bruno Morassutti until 1960.
In 1989 he founded Mangiarotti & Associates Office
Category
1670s Italian Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Table Lamp Ghost Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, Italy
with Bruno Morassutti until 1960.
In 1989 he founded Mangiarotti & Associates Office based in Tokyo
Category
1670s Italian Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Hickory
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
& STRONG and is ready for use in your home or office.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,440 Sale Price
50% Off
Table Lamp Polluce Collection by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
with Bruno Morassutti until 1960.
In 1989 he founded Mangiarotti & Associates Office based in Tokyo
Category
1670s Italian Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of exceptional quality, stunningly carved with delicate line inlay and fabulous cross...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Lighting Sfera Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
Mangiarotti & Associates Office based in Tokyo.
From 1986 to 1992 he’s art director of Colle Cristalleria
Category
1670s Italian Modern Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carved and Gilded Wood Baroque Console Table Florence Mid 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque carved and gilt wood console table with Giallo di Siena marble top, mid-18th-century Florence. Supported by four wavy legs joined together by central crossbeam, the console t...
Category
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Imperial Grand Rapids Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Imperial Grand Rapids Furniture Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Scultura di San Bernardo da Chiaravalle XVII secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
La scultura qui descritta, realizzata ad intaglio da un blocco di cirmolo nei primi decenni del'600 raffigura San Bernardo da Chiaravalle. La composizione richiama molto l'incisione ...
Category
17th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure above drawers on legs joined by stretchers.
Category
Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Oak
Scultura intagliata e policroma San Sebastiano fine XVII secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scultura a tutto tondo della fine del XVII secolo, raffigurante San Sebastiano legato all'albero e trafitto. Il santo, presentato con una piccola veste ai fianchi è legato al tronco ...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coppia di Angeli Reggicero in Legno Italia Inizio XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di angeli di epoca barocca, poggianti su basamenti ornati da caratteristici motivi a ricciolo e teste di putti; le due figure sono rappresentate in posizione speculare, un bra...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Kreimer and Brother Co Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare early 20th century Kreimer and Brother Furniture Co Mahogany Pembroke table with fretworked
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Grand Rapids, Michigan" and "Klingman's Sample Furniture Company".
Note: Table was restored & refinished
Category
1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative trim and green leather top.
Category
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany Drop Leaf Side Table By Imperial
Located in Germantown, MD
Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids. Measures 32" in width open and 18" in width closed. Features two drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Veneto Baroque console table 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Venetian Baroque console table supported by wavy legs; the apron on the front and sides is carved with characteristic rocaille motifs. Made of walnut, the shaped top is alabaster wit...
Category
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Consolle. Tuscany, second quarter of the 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Carved and gilded wooden console table. It rests on four opposing double-curved supports ending in full-bodied curling volutes held by masks; carved female caryatids rest on the uppe...
Category
18th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Lampadario Veneziano in Vetro soffiato trasparente Murano Fine XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Lampadario Veneziano in vetro soffiato trasparente. Sei luci sorrette da braccia mosse, fusto centrale arricchito da gruppo di elementi a ricciolo di cui due mancanti.
Murano, fine X...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table Server Petite Desk Sideboard w/ Backsplash MINT!
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Lampadario Veneziano Murano Fine XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Lampadario Veneziano in vetro soffiato azzurrato con sfumature oro. Sei braccia mosse alternate ad altrettante foglie cadenti, fusto centrale riccamente contornato da fiori e foglie....
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Baroque Frame Italy 17th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Small Baroque frame, lacquered and gilded. Openwork wooden frame richly carved with leaf subjects.
Italy, 17th century.
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Grande Stemma Barocco Famiglia Pasqui Firenze Inizio XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Grande stemma barocco racchiuso entro accartocciato, realizzato in pioppo dipinto in policromia e parzialmente dorato, Firenze inizio XVIII secolo. L'accartocciato è caratterizzato d...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Walnut Desk from the 1920s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant desk with central drawer and pair of side pulls, storage compartments with hinged door, walnut veneer wood. Fair condition.
Category
1920s Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C. Imperial Grand Rapids Mid Century Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Imperial Grand Rapids Mid Century Mahogany Pembroke Table with rope twisted legs. Recently refinished. Measures 19.25" in width close, 37" in width open, 27" in...
Category
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Balloon Chandelier Italy Last Quarter 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Balloon chandelier made of embossed and gilded metal and sheet metal. Sheet metal decorations that hint at future Art Nouveau taste. Fourteen lights arranged in pairs, glass pendants...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scrittoio Barocchetto Lombardo secondo quarto XVIII secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio poggiante su gambe mosse con piedi caprini, cassetto nella fascia sottopiano, piano e alzata con cimasa intagliata raffigurante motivi fitomorfi e stella centrale. Sul fon...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Maple, Nutwood
Virgin of the Nativity. Sculptor active in the Adriatic area, early 15th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Polychrome wooden sculpture depicting the lying Madonna, also called the Virgin of the Nativity. Mary is reclining, her right hand supporting her head, while her left hand is outstre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.
The discoloration spot is under the finish, finish all in excellent condition.
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Brass
Figure of Immortal in Porcelain China c. 1925.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Polychrome enamel-painted porcelain figure depicting the immortal Shou Xing. The robe richly decorated with stylized ideograms and peaches symbolizing longevity. Oval Ji Maosheng mar...
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Etagère Italia, XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Etagere in noce a semicerchio, composto da quattro elementi sovrapposti a scalare, sorretti da colonne tornite. Balaustre dei due elementi centrali a semicerchio, a triangolo per il ...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bust of Maiden in White Marble Italy Mid-19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
White marble sculpture depicting bust of maiden. Three-quarter face with downward gaze. Dark patina wood base.
Category
1850s Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chimney. Turin, Early 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Richly carved gilded chimneypiece, supporting frame and projecting side uprights with double frames with mirrors surmounted by carved architectural cymas. In the center imposing one-...
Category
Early 1700s Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Faun with Cymbals in Bronze Italy Late 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting faun with cymbals on red marble base.
Category
1880s Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Female Bust in Carrara Marble 19th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
The bust depicts a noble woman, richly attired. Certainly a portrait, as is evident from the great physiognomic typification of the face; the effigy has an austere gaze and attitude,...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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hui, Faverot de Kerbrech
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid full leather binding: on front plate gold noble coat of arms and dry-stamped framing with two fillets, gold title on 5-nerved spine, rich gilt frieze framing counterparts; b...
Category
Early 1900s French Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Paper
Claude Munier, Bust of Gentleman, 1780
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
The terracotta bust, placed on top of a colored marble pedestal, depicts a male figure with his hair held back in a tail by a ribbon and is attired in a collarless tailcoat closed wi...
Category
1780s French Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Orologio a Vaso Francia Primo Quarto XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Orologio a vaso in bronzo dorato poggiante su un plinto ornato con motivi a foglie susseguenti poggiante su quattro piedini a sfera. Il corpo dalla caratteristica forma a vaso biansa...
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Great Neapolitan Nativity Scene Ancient Architectural Capriccio
800
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
On a round base is placed the nativity composed of the Holy Family with the ox and donkey, three cherubim fly to heaven. The seated Madonna and St. Joseph standing turn an adoring ga...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Silk, Wood, Cork
Spring marble bust, first half of the 19th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Female bust of maiden with bouquet of roses ( Spring). The maiden is portrayed with a slight smile and a deep, attentive gaze, combed with a low chignon and hair lightly held back by...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Marble
Secrètaire Empire Lombardy Italy First Quarter Nineteenth Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Empire secretaire made in Milan in the early 1800s of mahogany veneered walnut and mahogany feather; on the front three drawers in the base body and on the top a drop-leaf door with ...
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Office Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
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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 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.
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