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Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
19th Century Black Forest carved game clock with grouse finial. Featuring grouse resting on detailed forest floor scene with small pine trees, foliage, and mushrooms. With a very dar...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Massive Black Forest heavily carved mantle clock with eagle finial having chamois, doe and fawn below on rocky ledge. Heavily carved with foliage design. Clock face having white roma...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle from Grisons Country a 8
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alpine folk art escabelle from Grisons country A 8.
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
55% Off
Willy Guhl Hexagonal Planter - Eternit AG, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bern, CH
Rare Hexagonal Planter by Swiss Architect, Willy Guhl. Produced by Eternit SA, Switzerland ca. 1960
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$1,293 Sale Price
35% Off
Swiss Walnut Center Table from the Alps, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century Swiss walnut center from the Alps with rectangular top, 2 drawers and cross
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Beech, Maple, Oak, Pine
Wonderful 18th Century Swiss Table Vigneron - Wine Tasting Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A truly outstanding 18th century Table Vigneron - Wine Tasting Table from Switzerland. Beautifully
Category
18th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Beech, Pine
Original Antique Poster Military Aviation Air Show Flugtag Aarau Switzerland
Located in London, GB
a propeller flying machine plane with the red and white cross Swiss flag on its tail flying over a
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Paper
Swiss alp escabelle from Gruyere village signed C A M 1857
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine escabelle dated and signed C A M 1857 from Gruyere village
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Swiss Black Forest Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality marquetry inlaid walnut Swiss Black Forest table having a
Category
19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Item e7315
An antique cast bronze cattle bell
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Item e7313
An antique cast bronze cattle bell
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bag Turgi, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Switzerland, 1920s
By BAG Turgi
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light produced by Bag Turgi, Switzerland, c. 1920s
Category
1920s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bag Turgi, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Switzerland, 1920s
By BAG Turgi
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light produced by Bag Turgi, Switzerland, c. 1920s
Category
1920s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swiss Hand Carved Wood Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vista, CA
19th century Swiss hand carved wood chair with central cartouche and what appears to be a coat of
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late Gothic Swiss early 17th century Rustic walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Very Charming Alpine Table of late Gothic Design, with a one plank Walnut top above one deep drawer. The two flat sides, which feature simple cut-out decoration, are connected by a s...
Category
Early 1600s Swiss Gothic Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland
This
Category
1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
A wooden carved nutcracker with a
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss 15th Century Chip-Carved Center Table - Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Unique and very rare piece with a rustic appearance and double function as table and / or cabinet, finished on all sides and can be freestanding. The front decorated with geometric c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Gothic Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Switzerland St Gothard Railway Art
By Daniele Buzzi
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Switzerland The St. Gothard Electric Railway
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland
A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Bankers / Rent or Merchant Table, 18th C. and Later
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Swiss bankers or rent table, in Elmwood with a superb slate inset into
top. Underneath the top
Category
1750s Swiss Renaissance Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Slate
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer
Category
1760s Swiss Baroque Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Maple
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
An antique cast bronze cattle bell
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Country Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Swiss or southern German carved and painted board chair with turned legs
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Silver card case by A.D.A.R., 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
Swiss Silver card case by A.D.A.R., 1920s
A silver card case by A.D.A.R. (Ateliers d'Art decoratif
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss
Black Forest
Carved Game Trophy Plaques
Located in London, GB
.
Brienz area, Switzerland, Circa 1890
Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Black Forest carving from
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear Hand Carved Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
collection, we are delighted to present this rare Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar, dating to circa 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Carved
Black Forest
Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880. Re-upholstered in beautiful hand
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century Square Walnut Swiss Renaissance Banker or Merchant Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful bankers or merchants table that was made in Switzerland around 1750. The table has a
Category
Mid-18th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,071 Sale Price
23% Off
Costumes Suisses panorama, 16 tinted lithographs of Swiss regional dress, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Costumes Suisses panorama, 16 tinted lithographs of Swiss regional dress
This charming mid-19th
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Paper
Lidded Box By Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland
By Henri Jacob
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured by Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland lidded box with relief enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swiss Antique Oil Painting of Mountains by Francois Niederhausern
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRANÇOIS LOUIS FRITZ DE NIEDERHÄUSERN
Switzerland, 1828-1888
A Rustic Chalet in the Swiss
Category
19th Century Swiss Romantic Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Painting of the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19thC Swiss oil painting of the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva.
Category
1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$822 Sale Price
30% Off
The Banner of the Swiss Confederation
William Tell – A National Tribute, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Banner of the Swiss Confederation and William Tell – A National Tribute
Description
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Paper
$447 Sale Price
30% Off
Swiss Shako Helmet Made From Leather and Felt
Located in London, GB
Swiss Shako helmet made from leather and felt
Swiss, 19th Century
Height 30cm, width 20cm, depth
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Childs Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
fine and rare Swiss Black Forest Bear carved musical child’s chair. The chair of beautiful form with
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Handforged Goat Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Goat Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7308
An antique forged iron goat
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7309
An antique handforged
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7309
An antique handforged
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Item e7310
An antique handforged
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal
17th century Swiss Stone Inlaid Center / Draw-Leaf extension Table
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual early center table with extending leaves on both ends, allowing for a total length of 76" (193cm).
The top inset with a black stone top (slate), beautifully polished througho...
Category
Mid-17th Century Swiss Baroque Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Slate
Antique Swiss Alpine Pine Table with Hand-Poured Terrazzo Top ex Christie
s
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th/Early 20th c., Swiss, square shaped Montafon table (‘Montafoner Tisch’) with a 2-inch
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Country Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Exhibition Quality Late 19th Century Swiss Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Exhibition quality Late 19th Century Swiss satinwood display cabinet with exquisite classical gilt
Category
1890s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock
Key
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut footed glove box or jewelry box with velvet
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss
Category
19th Century European Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Carouge Earthenware In Switzerland - Picolas
Degrange – Imperial Parakeet
Wa
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare ornithological composition of four painted earthenware plaques, in its original gilded wood frame decorated with friezes of gadroons and pearls.
Art Nouveau period, Honoré Pico...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
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WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS.
From our Black Forest collection, we are delig...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Swiss Charger-Shaped Faience Plaque Depicting a Lakeside Chateau
Located in London, GB
Swiss charger-shaped faience plaque depicting a lakeside chateau
Swiss, late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Faience, Wood
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Circa 1820
This extraordinary telescope exemplifies a rare union
Category
19th Century Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Edelweis Marquetry Side Table Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Edelweis Marquetry Side Table Swiss Brienz 1900
A decorative nutwood side table decorated with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,052 Sale Price
20% Off
Primitive Stump Chair From Switzerland, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Stump Chair From Switzerland, Circa 1900. Solid pine construction with superb patina and
Category
Early 1900s Antique Swiss Furniture
Materials
Pine
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Antique Swiss Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique Swiss furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every item from our selection of antique Swiss furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique Swiss furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique Swiss furniture, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Black Forest, Johann Wilhelm Weinmann and De Sede each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique Swiss furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Swiss Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique Swiss furniture at 1stDibs is $2,967, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $560,030 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Swiss 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 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 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 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 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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