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Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Miami, FL
Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
Completely handmade Tibetan chest made from beautiful hardwood with lots of patina, surface
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted
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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Copper, Silver
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Copper, Brass
Antique Tibetan Hand-painted Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan hand-painted cabinet, from early 20th century, characterized by its vibrant red lacquer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Thangka with the Portrait of a Tibetan Monk
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Tibetan Thangka depicting a portrait of a seated monk. Wearing the
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Linen, Silk, Paint
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Vajra Sadhu or Dorje Legpa on his lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tibetan Bronze Depicting Damcan on Lion, 19th Century
Gilt bronze and pigment
The Tibetan
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Temple Entrance
Located in Asheville, NC
Deeply sacred carved temple entrance with gargoyles, doves, mandalas, and fetishes of the natural and spirit worlds, all representing peace. During some time period it was fashioned ...
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18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
$19,480 Sale Price
51% Off
Tibetan Bronze Incense Burner Finely Detailed with Mythical Beasts circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
A Tibetan Bronze Incense Burner
This highly decorative piece is made from cast bronze which has
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1910s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine-quality antique Tibetan throw-size pictorial rug. Would make for a great wall hanging too
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Enchanting Pictorial Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Floral motif Pictorial mid 20th century Tibetan rug
Measures: 3'1" x 5'1".
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Hayagriva and his consort Vajravarahi
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Early 1800s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood
Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Mat, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tibetan Mat, 19th Century
Outstanding color, especially aubergine ground.
Additional Information
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Tibetan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late of 19th Century Antique Tibetan Rug
This magnificent antique Tibetan carpet was hand-woven in
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Antique Carpet with Flowers from Private Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Tibetan antique carpet from my private collection - blue ground with three floral medallions
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,893 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-Century Tibetan Copper and Brass Ritual Vessel with Applied Ornamentation
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly detailed 19th-century Tibetan ritual vessel, hand-forged from copper and embellished with
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Tibetan Saddlebag Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful Tibetan textile saddbleback rug.
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'5''.
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Tibetan Lotus Flower Area Rug
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a hand-knotted on a black tinted Yak wool background are twelve distinct lotus flowers in an array of colors comprised of natural dyes that was acquired during a trip to T...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Rare Room Size Open Field Antique Tibetan Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A unique and elegant Tibetan carpet in a large format, most probably commissioned at the time for a
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1880s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Lacquer Red Tibetan Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Milan, IT
extremely soft and glossy Tibetan highland wool.
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Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni
Located in TORQUAY, AU
From a private collection, this is a Tibetan Thangka of exceptional quality and profound spiritual
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Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Hardwood
Antique Tibetan Tsukdruk Rug with Tiger Pelt Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
Tsukdruk rugs are possibly the most representative examples of the Tibetan nomadic weaving
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Original 19thC Large Chinese Tibetan Hand Painted Lacquered Cupboard Sideboard
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Tibetan Khaden Rug with Indigo Scrolling Peonies
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and elegant Tibetan rug in the khaden format distinguished by a beige background decorated
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Carpet with Flowers from Private Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique rare Tibetan carpet with pink flowers. From an Italian personal collection: first time on
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Buddha, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. The hand is beautifully cast, with long, elegant fingers and nice detailing to th...
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tibetan Meditation Mat, Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
unique look. This small Chinese Art Deco rug was possibly used as a Tibetan meditation mat. The abrashed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
A late 19th century north Indian/Tibetan ceremonial ritual ewer. circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
Indian or Tibetan region. It is made in a very elegant form from plain patinated copper and white metal
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Antique Tibetan Cabinet With Dragon Motif Hand-Painted 19th Century Altar Chest
Located in Cookeville, TN
A stunning and authentic antique Tibetan altar cabinet hand-painted with a five-clawed dragon
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Copper Brass Bronze, Gem-inlaid Water Vessel
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels such as this have been made for literally centuries by Tibetan monks and other
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama
s Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700.
The cylindrical pen case
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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau
Located in Redding, CT
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau. A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also
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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
$1,296 Sale Price
28% Off
Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
This little antique Tibetan equestrian figurine is distinguished not only by the remarkably
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17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallion, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
early 20th century, this Tibetan over-saddle carpet features a round central medallion combining
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars
Objects, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
late 19th century, this Tibetan saddle carpet follows the conventional 'notched' shape, a rectangular
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Tibetan Jade and Sterling Silver Tea Bowls, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a pair of handcrafted sculpted and hammered jade Tibetan tea cups embellished with
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Fine Antique Tibetan Khaden Monastic Rug with Longevity Motifs
Located in Milan, IT
Finely hand knotted employing the best quality Tibetan highland wool, this exceptional khaden was
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Wangden Rug with Red Open Field
Located in Milan, IT
A fairly unique example of monochrome Wangden rug, the latter being distinguished by the characteristic warp-face back. Typical for the group is the use of lanolin-rich wool which im...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
This unique Tibetan carpet is somewhat unusual, both in size
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Copper DungChen - Barbara J. Walters Estate
Located in Morristown, NJ
life. One can but wonder the story behind her acquiring this horn - a gift from a Tibetan dignitary, a
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Tibetan Red and White Checkerboard Design Meditation Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Checkerboard rugs are among the most sought-after antique Tibetan weavings. Their appeal lies in
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Antique Rooster Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality antique Tibetan accent size rug depicting a large rooster on a navy blue ground
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Tibetan rugs woven with thick squarish knots in brilliant colours are considered among the earliest
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the ma...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Floral Medallions, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the ma...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
18th C Tibetan Bronze Tsong Ka Pa, Very Best of Its Type-Special - 9763
Located in Ukiah, CA
only a fraction of the top 1% of Tibetan bronze sculpture rises to the level of this piece. Beyond
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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$15,525 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Tibetan Lotus Flower Design Wool Rug, 1880-1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Tibetan horse cover woven during the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,884 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 2 panel cabinet is beautifully painted with a pair of dragons, vases and lotus blossoms adoring both the front doors. Both sides of the cabinet are painted with the same floral ...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Zabihi Collection Flamingo Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd quarter of the 20th century Tibetan rug with 2 flamingos on a light blue ground
3' x 5'1''
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Khotan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Tibetan Saddle Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A piece of the Tibetan plateau's challenging landscape and deep-rooted nomadic tradition: this hand
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Late 19th Century Central Asian Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
A Very Good Tibetan Thangka Depicting Buddha Nagaraja, 19th Century or Earlier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking 19th century Tibetan thangka of the enlightened one, Buddha Nagaraja; King of Nagas
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Other
Antique Tibetan Rug Fragment in Brown with Floral Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of rare classics.
On the Design:
This Tibetan rug fragment prevails in brown tones with geometric
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1880s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
43% Off
Antique Tibetan Geometric Beige-Colored Medallions Wool Rug, ca. 1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Tibetan rug woven during the beginning of the 20th century circa 1900 and
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,745 Sale Price
20% Off
Tibetan,
Super Fine Collection
Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Tibetan - 'Super Fine Collection' Rug 10' x 14'
Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk
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Antique Tibetan Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique Tibetan furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique Tibetan furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique Tibetan furniture, those designed in Folk Art, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique Tibetan furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asian Style, Joseph Carini and Rajhastani are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Tibetan Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique Tibetan furniture at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Tibetan 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.