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Georgian English Oak Bench Settle
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 Georgian Oak Bench Settle Re-upholstered in Buttoned Linen sku 424 W190 x D68 x H97
Category

1790s English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Linen, Oak

Antique Georgian English Oak Bench Settle
Georgian English Oak Bench Settle

Georgian English Oak Bench Settle

$5,834
English Original Painted Tavern Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small early 19th C English original painted tavern settle. 1820. Dimensions 58 inches (147 cms
Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique English Original Painted Tavern Settle
English Original Painted Tavern Settle

English Original Painted Tavern Settle

$5,765
Early 18th Century Oak Settle
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful and rare sized English oak settle with a hand paneled back and removable seat cushion
Category

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Antique Early 18th Century Oak Settle
Early 18th Century Oak Settle

Early 18th Century Oak Settle

$3,795
English Oak Heavily Carved Settle
Located in Hixson, TN
A handsome 19th Century English oak settle. Well carved and superb detail. The seat lifts to expose
Category

19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

Antique English Oak Heavily Carved Settle
English Oak Heavily Carved Settle

English Oak Heavily Carved Settle

$5,000
19th Century Welsh Oak Settle
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Welsh oak, curved settle. Having a superb colour with fine matched planks which have
Category

19th Century Welsh Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Welsh Oak Settle
19th Century Welsh Oak Settle

19th Century Welsh Oak Settle

$6,314
18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English oak settle. Very good colour. 1740. Seat height is 18". Dimensions 48.5
Category

18th Century English George II Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century English Oak Settle
18th Century English Oak Settle

18th Century English Oak Settle

$2,210
Georgian Carved Oak Settle Bench
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian carved oak settle bench seat, 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full
Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Carved Oak Settle Bench
Georgian Carved Oak Settle Bench

Georgian Carved Oak Settle Bench

$1,777
Welsh Bleached Pine Box Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C bleached pine Welsh box settle. 1840. Seat height is 17.5" Reference: 7304
Category

19th Century Welsh Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Welsh Bleached Pine Box Settle
Welsh Bleached Pine Box Settle

Welsh Bleached Pine Box Settle

$2,985
18th Century English Pine Settle
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 18th century English pine settle with a tall paneled back, a generous deep seat, and
Category

18th Century English Primitive Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century English Pine Settle
18th Century English Pine Settle

18th Century English Pine Settle

$4,800
18th Century Farm House Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C original painted West Country farm house settle. 1770. Seat height is 17
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Farm House Settle
18th Century Farm House Settle

18th Century Farm House Settle

$6,108
19th Century English Tavern Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large 19th century pine barrel back tavern settle. Untouched, only a very shallow curve. Storage in
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Tavern Settle
19th Century English Tavern Settle

19th Century English Tavern Settle

$3,981
A Classic Pine Settle Bench
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted pine settle hall seat/bench with an opening seat compartment. The reverse shows the
Category

19th Century American Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

A Classic Pine Settle Bench
A Classic Pine Settle Bench

A Classic Pine Settle Bench

$1,150
18th Century English Pine Settle
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 18th century English pine settle with a wide seat, a high back, wings, gently curved
Category

18th Century British Rustic Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Pine Settle
18th Century English Pine Settle

18th Century English Pine Settle

$4,850
Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Settle England Circa 1780 Beautifully made bench with paneled back secured by two upright
Category

18th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780
Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780

Oak Settle, England, Circa 1780

$5,200
Original Painted High Back Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th C English high back settle with a funky original paint finish. 1880. Seat height is
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted High Back Settle
Original Painted High Back Settle

Original Painted High Back Settle

$4,495
Georgian Oak Settle, circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Georgian oak settle, Made in England, circa 1780. Handsome oak bench with shaped and raised
Category

1780s French Antique Settle Furniture

Georgian Oak Settle, circa 1780
Georgian Oak Settle, circa 1780

Georgian Oak Settle, circa 1780

$3,800
George III Oak Bench Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III style oak bench settle. The four arched panelled back to the outswept armrests above the
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Bench Settle
George III Oak Bench Settle

George III Oak Bench Settle

$3,672
Welsh 18th C Bacon Settle
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fantastic Welsh 18th C curved "bacon" settle, so called because it has a cabinet in the back
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh 18th C Bacon Settle
Welsh 18th C Bacon Settle

Welsh 18th C Bacon Settle

$9,800
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This charming and rustic pine bench or settle has a boldly scalloped top rail above a row of
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,295
Rare Size Small Oak Settle
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Provincial oak settle of small size, the back with fielded panels, the downswept arms
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rare Size Small Oak Settle
Rare Size Small Oak Settle

Rare Size Small Oak Settle

$2,250
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This magnificently shabby bench or settle has a boldly scalloped top rail above two flat panels
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,295
Georgian Oak Settle Bench Daybed
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century daybed. A rare (particularly with the original daybed
Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Settle Bench Daybed
Georgian Oak Settle Bench Daybed

Georgian Oak Settle Bench Daybed

$2,464
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut hall settle the three-panel back with a moulded dentil cornice and fruiting
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

$3,809
Coachman’s Settle, England, circa 1790
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Coachman’s Settle England circa 1790 Unique bench constructed in solid fruit wood with
Category

18th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Coachman’s Settle, England, circa 1790
Coachman’s Settle, England, circa 1790

Coachman’s Settle, England, circa 1790

$4,800
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This classic central European bench or settle has a deeply- scalloped top rail above two flat
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,195
18th Century French Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Found in Auvergne, France, a heavy oak settle bench handcrafted in the 18th century. Rich dark
Category

18th Century French Antique Settle Furniture

18th Century French Settle Bench
18th Century French Settle Bench

18th Century French Settle Bench

$3,900
Carved Oak Settle with Storage
Located in Woodbury, CT
Deep relief carving decorates much of the surface of this attractive oak settle made from a late
Category

19th Century British Jacobean Antique Settle Furniture

Carved Oak Settle with Storage
Carved Oak Settle with Storage

Carved Oak Settle with Storage

$4,950
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century walnut hall settle the scrolling foliated cornice above the two-paneled back with
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

$7,412
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century hall settle, the carved walnut panelled high back with an arched and dentil carved
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

$6,040
Flemish Oak Carved Settle/bench
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Flemish oak carved settle in good condition with beautiful carvings, the panel with the sword and
Category

19th Century Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Flemish Oak Carved Settle/bench
Flemish Oak Carved Settle/bench

Flemish Oak Carved Settle/bench

$4,598
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian settle or bench from the 1790’s with its original paint finish. The frame of
Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settle
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settle

Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settle

$9,995
Carved Oak Bench or Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Breton high back carved oak bench, seat or settle in nice condition with the Breton wheel of life
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

Carved Oak Bench or Settle
Carved Oak Bench or Settle

Carved Oak Bench or Settle

$2,059
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
painted furniture, worn through to an earlier dark coat and to bare wood in places.  
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,295
Pine Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large storage bench has a lively scalloped back rail with a slightly pointed peak in the center. The back rails and stiles enclose two long flat panels while the arms are open, ...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Box Bench or Settle
Pine Box Bench or Settle

Pine Box Bench or Settle

$1,695
Pine Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This relatively plain and simple storage bench has straight back rails with a central splat separating six spindles each side. The slightly scrolled arms enclose three more. The seat...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Box Bench or Settle
Pine Box Bench or Settle

Pine Box Bench or Settle

$1,695
English 18th Century Oak Settle
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English provincial mid-Georgian oak paneled back open arm bench with straight legs ending in pad feet. Good color and patina. Circa 1760.
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Oak Settle
English 18th Century Oak Settle

English 18th Century Oak Settle

$2,850
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This sturdy bench has a terrific form. Its scalloped back rail has a high central dome, gently undulating on each side. A small arched panel is flanked by two long rectangular panels...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,595
Antique Pine Settle, Hall Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall back and lower frame with recessed panels, the seat with two lift- up panels for the lower storage chamber, raised on bracket feet. With turned arm supports with scrolled en...
Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Settle, Hall Bench
Antique Pine Settle, Hall Bench

Antique Pine Settle, Hall Bench

$1,650
Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Boarded back with moulded top on box seat base with storage.
Category

1760s English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Elm

Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760
Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760

Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760

$4,200
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely painted bench has a nicely scalloped top rail above two enclosed flat panels. The integral scrolled arms and rectangular legs support a seat which is conveniently shallow...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,295
Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome pine Storage Bench features a scalloped top rail above two flat panels. The scrolled arms enclose two notched splats on each side. The seat, braced with cross members o...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Pine Storage Bench or Settle

Pine Storage Bench or Settle

$1,695
Late George III Large Settle
Located in New York, NY
Requires custom cushioning. Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris, Inc.
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Late George III Large Settle
Late George III Large Settle

Late George III Large Settle

$6,875
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
The high scalloped top rail of this lovely bench sits on top of two flat panels. The curvilinear legs morph into a scrolled armrest with three spindles each side. The generous seat i...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,195
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This rather stately pine bench has a small scallop cresting a bold top rail above a central faux paneled splat flanked by four turned spindles each side. The shapely protruding arms ...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,395
Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This magnificent and stately box bench has a long flat two paneled back attached to the characteristic integral arms and legs. The side openings each have three diamond-shaped splats...
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Pine Storage Bench or Settle

Pine Storage Bench or Settle

$1,695
Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
There is something almost streamlined about this bench. Perhaps it is the gently rolling scallop on the back rail, above a single long panel, that makes the piece “flow”. It is the c...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

$1,395
Pine Painted Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This versatile pine bench has a boldly scalloped top rail, with a row of plain dowels beneath. The arms are slightly scrolled and the integral legs are straight from the seat level t...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Painted Bench or Settle
Pine Painted Bench or Settle

Pine Painted Bench or Settle

$1,295
Large 18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century English Oak Settle of Large, Overscale Proportions. With a finely panelled back of
Category

18th Century Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large 18th Century English Oak Settle
Large 18th Century English Oak Settle

Large 18th Century English Oak Settle

$3,157
Georgian Elm Tavern Settle, circa 1770
Located in Culver City, CA
Georgian Elm tavern settle, circa 1770. large-scale slatted back Georgian settle with curved
Category

1770s English Georgian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Elm

Georgian Elm Tavern Settle, circa 1770
Georgian Elm Tavern Settle, circa 1770

Georgian Elm Tavern Settle, circa 1770

$5,500
Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Monks bench settle, hall table. This unusual piece is known as a monks bench, it is fact a
Category

Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Settle Furniture

Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table
Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

Oak Monks Bench Settle, Hall Table

$1,784
George Walton Settle, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
George Walton Settle England circa 1880 Oak settle designed by George Walton, produced by William
Category

19th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

George Walton Settle, England circa 1880
George Walton Settle, England circa 1880

George Walton Settle, England circa 1880

$4,200
George Walton Settle, England, Circa 1880
By William Birch, George Walton
Located in Culver City, CA
George Walton settle. England, circa 1880. Oak settle designed by George Walton, produced by
Category

19th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

George Walton Settle, England, Circa 1880
George Walton Settle, England, Circa 1880

George Walton Settle, England, Circa 1880

$4,200
Early 20th Century Naive French Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve French settle of elegant form, Primitive charming decoration. Wonderful buttery patina.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Settle Furniture

Early 20th Century Naive French Settle
Early 20th Century Naive French Settle

Early 20th Century Naive French Settle

$679
West Country Settle, England, circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
West Country Settle, England, circa 1760 Quaint size in pine with original black paint.
Category

1760s English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Pine

West Country Settle, England, circa 1760
West Country Settle, England, circa 1760

West Country Settle, England, circa 1760

$5,500
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle by Morgan & Co. late 1800's with beautiful patina
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle

$1,995
Antique George Ii Oak Box Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ANTIQUE GEORGE II OAK BOX SETTLE WITH TWO LIFT UP SEATS, LOVELY COLOUR
Category

19th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique George Ii Oak Box Settle
Antique George Ii Oak Box Settle

Antique George Ii Oak Box Settle

$9,500
Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large and exceptionally deep Spanish settle. More refined detail than usual with panelled sides and
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Settle Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle
Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle

Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle

$3,569
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Antique Settle Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique settle furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique settle furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique settle furniture bearing Georgian, Arts and Crafts or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique settle furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wylie Lochhead, George Walton and Gustav Stickley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Settle Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique settle furniture start at $95 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $3,231.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Settle Furniture
  • What is an antique settle?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How do I identify my antique furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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 Answer
    1stDibs 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • How do I know if my furniture is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To 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.
  • What antique furniture is popular?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many 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.
  • How do I know if my antique furniture is valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There 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.
  • How do I date antique furniture from the UK?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To 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.
  • Is antique furniture worth anything?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • Is antique furniture making a comeback?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • How can I tell who made my antique furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you tell antique furniture from reproduction?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do you identify antique Chinese furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

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  • How old is furniture called antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How 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.
  • What is the best finish for antique furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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
  • How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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.

  • How can I tell how old my antique furniture is?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can I tell what my antique furniture is worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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.
  • How old must furniture be to be considered antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To 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.
  • What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

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