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Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Tapestry Upholstered French Salon Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI salon set embodies the grace and refinement of late 18th-century
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
$7,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Empire Revival Upholstered Mahogany and Ormolu 7-Piece Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
7-Piece French Empire Revival (3rd quarter 19th Century) salon set comprised of a settee, 2
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19th Century French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French Caned Bergere Arm Chair Gilt Salon 1880 Louis XVI
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Louis XVI Revival bergère chair Circa 1880
The seat and curved back are finely hand-caned, allowing for both breathability and lightness
The tight c...
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1880s Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Biedermeier Demi Lune console table / salon table cherry
Located in Münster, DE
Demi Lune console table / salon table
Biedermeier c. 1810/20, cherry veneered, top with original
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair fine quality French gilt salon chairs circa 1880
Old world faded elegance a pair of
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Salon Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of four carved giltwood salon side chairs, each with scrolling foliate
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet chairs. Comfortable curved round backrest carved with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and seat are deeply tufted in padded r...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lovely Curved French Fruitwood Inlaid Salon or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and unusual form in a 19th century fruitwood French chair having rounded shape and open back with 3 gorgeous inlaid slats, each with a different decoration. There is meticulo...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$813 Sale Price
34% Off
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON CHAIR WITH STUNNING INLAiD BACK PANEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Salon chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood & Walnut inlay
Please note
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
Pair Of Louis XVI Paint Decorated Low Caned Salon Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable pair of very low French style Salon chairs in striking paint. Pair of paint decorated
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
19th Century Marquetry Salon Table Louis XVI with Noble Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular with semi-circular sides.
The body stands on conical legs, which are connected to a cross-bridge. Tabletop strongly inlaid with tendrils and foliage.
A drawer with key.
...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique salon chair. An English, walnut armchair, dating to the early Victorian period
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th century Louis Philippe I period 5 piece salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Louis Philippe I period 5 piece gilt salon suite circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Beech, Paint
Salon Set in Giltwood Comprising Four Armchairs and One Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa.Execptional model after jean batpiste sene famous cabinet maker
specialist in seats
this salon set call
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Fine Quality Victorian Salon Chair, Upholstered in Regency Silk Fabric
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fine quality Victorian salon chair, upholstered in regency silk fabric.
This beautiful carved
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Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Silk
Victorian Show Frame Lion Carved Walnut Salon Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian hand carved show framed Salon armchair
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century
The frame painted in muted celadon
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Luxurious 9 Piece Italian Art Nouveau Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Excellent early 20th century Art Nouveau 9 piece salon suite set, hand carved and painted in a
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
19th Century Swedish Salon Suite with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sophisticated Swedish salon suite from the second half of the 19th century, comprising a sofa and
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19th Century Swedish Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs.
Circa, 1830.
Rare upholstery of complete needlepoint in the neoclassical style. A rea...
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1820s French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
An Empire Style Table de Salon, with Tiger
s Eye Gemstone Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Table de Salon, with Tiger's Eye Gemstone Top.
The
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19th Century French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re
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1850s Napoleon III Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Carved French 19th Century Salon Chairs Upholstered in Cream Linen
Located in London, GB
A matching pair of antique 19th century French salon armchairs, made in the Rococo Revival style
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1870s French Rococo Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Victorian Rosewood Salon Stool of Rococo Revival Style, Green Leather
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb quality mid 19th century rosewood salon stool of Rococo revival style. The frieze is eye
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Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Empire Salon Suite, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Located in Leimen, DE
Empire Salon Suite, France 1810
Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Bronze
4-Piece English Victorian Mahogany Tapestry Upholstered Salon / Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
4-Piece English Victorian living room / salon set comprised of a settee, armchair, side chair, and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Salon Table, Antique Round Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered Walnut, in good condition. The round Viennese salon table is composed with a wide top
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Nouveau Bentwood Loveseat Bench and Side Chairs Salon Suite, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional antique Art Nouveau Vienna Secessionist Salon Suite set includes a settee sofa
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Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
Empire period gilt and painted wood three-piece salon suite
French, c. 1820
Sofa: Height 101cm
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Salon with Bay Window, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Salon mit Erker im modernen Karaktir'. Lithograph of a salon with bay window
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Early 20th Century Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Paper
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
1800
s Antique Louis XVI Style, Glass-Top, Walnut, Rectangle, Salon Table!!
Located in Austin, TX
Walnut Salon Table is a stunning piece of indoor furniture originating from France in the 1800s. The
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Salon Interior Painting in a Decorative Silvered Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
An evocative 19th century interior painting, depicting the quiet elegance of a living room or salon
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Curved Antique French Walnut Salon Chair with Lovely Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French carved walnut occasional chair having cabriole legs and hand made pettipoint needlepoint seat with maroon background, lovely birds and foliage.
Measures: arm h...
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1920s French Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French Art Nouveau Living Room / Salon Five Piece Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale limited time...!
French Art Nouveau Living Room Set comprises 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape) 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Set needs to be refinished and reupholstered. Ph...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Vintage Empire Mahogany Salon, Set of 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four fauteuils and one large sofa. Mahogany wood. Beautifully restored. Very comfortable and elegant. French work of the beginning of the 19th century, Empire period. Sold as ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$11,088 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Pair of Gorgeous 19th Century Side Chairs from Rare Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI pair of side chairs from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Marquetry Salon Table by Mercier Frères, circa 1900
By Mercier Freres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
traditional furniture, exhibiting an office in the 1924 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. They also exhibited in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Mahogany Boxwood Bone Inlaid and Strund Open Salon Armchair
Located in Vienna, AT
The shaped curved back with a central hardwood panel inlaid with a ribbon tied hanging basket of flowers surrounded by flowering and scrolling branches, having an upholstered seat, o...
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Bone, Boxwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD SALON NURSING CHAIR WITH STUNNiNG INLAID BACK PANEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Salon nursing chair with ornately hand carved Rosewood frame and Satinwood & Walnut inlay
Please
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Satinwood
Victorian Walnut Armchair Fine Country House Salon Parlour Show Frame Spoon Back
Located in London, GB
cream fabric with floral-diamond patterning.
Designed to infuse a grand Victorian parlour or salon
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Brass
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inset Grand Tour plaque
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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb and rare Napoleon iiistyle living room in Aubusson tapestry including six armcahairs and a sofa
the sofa depicts a picnic scene from this period where the children play and d...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Six-Piece Giltwood, Aubusson Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite French 19th-century Louis XVI style salon suite features five beautifully crafted
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwood frame which is
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1780s English Georgian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
1870
s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
three piece salon suite from the French Napoleon III period. Upholstered with hand-woven Aubusson
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood
$18,750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Stunning Victorian era, "Louis Philippe" style Wing Back Salon or Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century "Louis Philippe" style wing-back salon chair with original chartreuse velvet
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Antique French Vernis Martin Salon Open Armchair Druce
Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb French walnut Vernis Martin salon open armchair, Circa 1870 in date.
The shield shaped
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1870s French Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Salon Chairs by Architect Vilhelm Dahlerup Denmark, c. 1870–1890
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of salon chairs in solid and veneered rosewood, richly carved and decorated, designed by
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Late 19th Century Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Rare Pair of Francoise Linke Signed Giltwood Caned Louis XV Salon Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of François Linke signed giltwood caned Louis XV salon chairs exemplifies the
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Carved Five Piece Gilt Salon Suite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Louis XVI carved five piece gilt salon suite consisting of canapé sofa and four
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Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
A Swedish Gustavian Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Inlay
Ceramic Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Swedish Gustavian Designed Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Decorative Inlay &
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,715 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive late 19th Century French carved giltwood Salon suite, comprising of a Sofa
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Marble Sculpture by Vichi,
Exotic Dancer
, for 1914, French Salon
By Ferdinando Vichi
Located in London, GB
-1945), this marble was originally created for submission to the 1914 Paris Salon, where it was highly
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1910s Italian Romantic Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Original 18th Century Louis XV Salon Gold Gilded Chairs
Located in Doha, QA
Extraordinary and exquisite set of original Louis XV salon gold gilded chairs with curved wood
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Gold
19th Century Architectural Empire Salon-Sofa Superstructure, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid wood. Architecturally designed body flanked by solid columns.
Facet-ground mirror and glass panes. Gilded bronze fittings.
In the middle a two-seat sofa.
(O-...
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1890s French Empire Revival Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Salon Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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Antique Salon Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique salon furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every item from our selection of antique salon furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique salon furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of antique salon furniture bearing Louis XVI, Victorian or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of antique salon furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Fischel are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Salon Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique salon furniture at 1stDibs is $4,739, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $500,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Salon Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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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