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Large 18th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of a Southern Landscape, 56x67
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring 56 H x 67 W, this large Dutch oil on canvas painting from the 1700s depicts a Southern
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18th Century Dutch Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Map of Southern Greece Together with Five Greek Religious Scenes, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Ecclesiastiques", Chatelain, Henry Abraham
Subject: Southern Greece
Period: 1720 (circa)
Publication: Atlas
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1720s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Southern Chinese Painted Ceramic Bathtub from Annan with Greek Key
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Southern Chinese handmade and painted ceramic oval bathtub with Greek key frieze
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19th Century Chinese Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Trunk Chest Canvas Brass Lock Original White Lining Southern Railway DoverPriory
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
trim, handles and brass hardware with lock. No key. The exposed straps removed. Bearing an old Southern
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chart of the Southern Pole, Showing Three Routes of Captain Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
the southern pole. It shows southern parts of South America, South Africa and Madagascar as well as
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19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$909 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in Southern Germany around 1830. Made of solid
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
$5,585 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Qingbai Funerary Vases with Daoist figures, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
gods, adding a sacred dimension to the artifacts.
Period : Southern Song Dynasty(12-14th century)
Type
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$519 Sale Price
32% Off
Original Antique Map of Southern India and Ceylon
Present-Day Sri Lanka
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
(..)'. Original antique map of Southern India and Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). This map originates from
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Mid-18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$795 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Antique Map of the American State of New York ( Southern Part ) 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of New York ( Southern Part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good
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Early 1900s English Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
rectangular panels adorned with cavetto molding and canted corners.
Originally hand-carved in Southern
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Map of Southern India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka with Currents
Located in Langweer, NL
of Southern India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Includes a month by month charting of the currents
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Late 18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of the Southern Facade of Coombank in Kent, England, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'South Front of Coombank'. Southern facade of Coombank, Duke of Argyle's
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18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$369 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Detailed Antique Map of Southern India and Most of Ceylon, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Malabar, Coromandel and the Island Ceylon'.
Map of Southern India and most of Ceylon, from Baglana
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1740s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Dian Culture Large Gold Cuff, circa 2nd Century BC, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive solid high karat gold cuff from the Dian Kingdom, circa 2nd century BC, modern day Yunnan Province, China.
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This striking cuff is crafted from hand hammered ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Gold
Detailed Map of Southern Holland, Incl the Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Gouda, c1680
Located in Langweer, NL
, Goerea, Yselmonda et aliae.'
Detailed map of Southern Holland, which includes the cities of The Hague
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1680s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$962 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained Cuban mahogany. All
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Map of the Southern Coast of France by Janssonius, 1657
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Comté et Gouvernement de Provence'. Decorative map of the southern
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17th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Coast of Southern Brazil by Bellin, c.1755
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ‘Suite de Bresil’. Map of the coast of southern Brazil, with Lagoa Mirim, and
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18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Landshut, BY
cm
.... an ode to Southern France
A Legend of Provence
by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$1,875 Sale Price
36% Off
American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Southern Mahogany plantation desk with a molded edge hinged top, upper case with a fall
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine
The Southern Route From San Francisco to New York Published in The Graphic, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: On the Southern Route, From San Francisco to New York - Published in *The Graphic*, October
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1880s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Marapcchi Bommais Dolls from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian c...
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Hand-Colored View of Nice, City in Southern France, ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nice'.
View of the city of Nice, France. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Good, general age-related toni...
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1850s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of The United States Southern Section by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'United States Southern Section'. Original antique map of Map of The United
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Late 19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Serpentine 4-Drawer Walnut Veneer Commode from Southern Germany, C. 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly the work of a master-level woodworker from Southern Germany, this four-drawer commode has a
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Southern Italian Abete (Fir) LXIV Style Etagere Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very unique etagere has an upper portion with a square top with a tapered molded edge atop a case with one drawer atop three tiers of shelving between shaped supports in the LXI...
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1860s Italian Louis XIV Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Fir
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and
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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Map of the Night Skies of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
northern and southern hemispheres. This map originates from 'Géographie Universelle Atlas-Migeon' by J
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1880s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
Imperial Frontiers: A 19th Century Map of Southern Russia and the Caucasus, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
This map, sourced from the comprehensive 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, delineates the southern part
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1880s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Southern Mountains on Java by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a journey through the Southern Mountains on Java, Indonesia. This print originates
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Late 19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Old Copper Engraved Map of the Region of Albi, Southern France, 1663
Located in Langweer, NL
Southern France. This map originates from 'Topographia Galliae dat is eene algemeene en bysondere
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1660s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of southern Greece and the Pelopponese
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1690s French Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Decorative Antique Print with a View of Nice in Southern France, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more
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19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Map of the Southern Part of European Russia and Ukraine, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie meridionale de la Russie Européenne'.
Detailed map of the southern
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1750s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chart of the Passage of Comets in the Southern Sky, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
passage of comets in the southern sky between the years 1530-1704. Centered on the ecliptic poles and
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$2,219 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Southern New England
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Southern New England
Description
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1860s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Southern
Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson
Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
, Bulgaria, Transylvania, Moldova and southern portions of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Poland..
The
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1690s French Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Southern United States with Inset Map of New Orleans
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Staaten von Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana & Alabama'. Detailed map of the region, which includes the Florida Panhandle. Shows many roads, rivers, forts, etc...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Hand-Colored View of the City of Nice in Southern France, ca.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Nice - Nizza'.
View of the city of Nice, France. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Published by F. Wentzel. Jean Fréd...
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1860s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Limburg, The Southern Most Province in The Netherlands, c.1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Limburg'. Map of the province of Limburg, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'F. C. Brugsma's Atlas van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (..)'. Artists and E...
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19th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Antique of the Southern Georgia and the Sandwich Islands by Capt Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
(..)'.
Antique chart depicting Southern Georgia and the Sandwich Islands. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de
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Early 1800s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$606 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of the Northern Coast of Africa and Southern Europe, circa 1745
By Covens
Mortier
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'In Notitiam Ecclesiasticam Africae Tabula Geographica'. Very decorative hand-colored map of the northern coast of Africa, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean with ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$310 Sale Price
67% Off
Old Map of The Southern Part of Norway, Covering the Region Around Bergen, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
of the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with many ships and a
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1650s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Tokyo Bay
or Edo Bay
, Located in Southern Kantō, Japan, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
the southern Kanto region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Chiba
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1850s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Thousand Year Old Han Frog Drum-Rare Chinese Rain Drum Southern China/Yunnan
Located in Ukiah, CA
Two-thousand-year old Han frog drum. Rare to find in such complete condition- usually only found in fragmentary condition. Museum piece. Stands 15 inches tall, top diameter is 26 inc...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$16,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of the Southern Part of the Orange River Colony by Stanford, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Orange River Colony, southernpart'. Lithograph of the southern part of the
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Early 20th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
hand colored map of southern Italy and the ancient Kingdom of Naples created by Johann Baptist Homann
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Early 18th Century German Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Southern Russia, Incl the Extent of the Kingdom of Poland, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South-West Russia'.
Old map of southern Russia, also showing the extent of
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1880s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Map of Southern Australia, with an Inset Map of Cape York Peninsula, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Southern Australia, with an inset map of Cape York Peninsula. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of
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1880s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Detailed Original Old Map of the Southern Region of the Kingdom of Algiers 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
southern region of the Kingdom of Algiers, Algeria. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an
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18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Map of the Provence in Southern France, Original Old Engraving by De Wit c. 1688
Located in Langweer, NL
: This captivating map, "Gouvernement de Provence," depicts the Provence region of southern France
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1680s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Southern Asia with India, the Maldives, Ceylon and Arabia, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Stunning Old Map of Asia.
Description: Two-sheet map of Asia, joined. The left part of this antique map is titled 'Partie occidentale d'une partie d'Asie ou sont les Isles de Zoco...
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Early 18th Century Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$3,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Map of Southern Italy inlcluding Sardinia and Inset of the Bay of Naples, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South Italy and the Island of Sardinia'.
Old map of Southern Italy and the
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1860s Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Mahogany Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean-style homes across Southern California. Their furniture galleries were considered some of the most
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1920s Italian Renaissance Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair 18th-Century Neapolitan Painted Corner Console Tables, Faux Porphyry Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exemplifies the refined painted furniture tradition of southern Italy in the late 18th century, particularly
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Southern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Antique Southern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique southern furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and hardwood, every item from our selection of antique southern furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique southern furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of antique southern furniture bearing Baroque, Folk Art or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique southern furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nicolas Sanson, Baumgartinger and Benoni Irwin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Southern Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique southern furniture at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $72 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Southern 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 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.
- 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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