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Fine Antique Hand-Carved Tibetan Sitting Buddha
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique Buddha made of hand-carved marble and in some parts has the original gold leaf residue, elegantly sitting on a custom-made wood base and graceful looking forward.
Category
1910s Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Marble
Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver
Tibetan Repoussé Silver Fitting with Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual piece of silver hardware is wonderfully patterned with intricate Tibetan repoussé
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Peony Flower Medallions Blue Green and Red Saddle Horse Tibetan Rug
Located in Firenze, IT
Saddlecloth in Tibetan wool with leather eyelets circa the 1870s. Decorated with floral motifs both
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Tibetan Horse Trapping, West Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Tibetan horse trapping, West Tibet
This robust and graphically dazzling
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Singing Bowl Hand Hammered E Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A rare 19th century Tibetan singing bowl. The hand made piece is all original, hand hammered
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful Tibetan bronze seated buddha on a lotus pedestal from the 19th century. This buddha
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Tibetan -
Cashmere
Silk
Rug 5
5" x 8
Located in Long Island, NY
"Tibetan - 'Cashmere & Silk' Rug 5'5"" x 8'
Material: 65% Cashmere - 35% Silk
This rug was Hand Knotted in Tibet by skilled artisans. The carpet making industry in Tibet stretche...
Category
1880s Unknown Other Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silk
18th/19th Century Bronze Tibetan Altar Piece - 8629
Located in Ukiah, CA
Beautiful 18th/19th century bronze Tibetan Altar Piece. I've not seen one like this before. Very
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Tibetan Steel Buddhist Cup Stand with Inlaid Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tibetan Buddhist cup stand.
In gold inlaid steel.
The bowl in an eight-petaled
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Gold, Steel
19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka
Located in Pomona, CA
Very beautiful and colorful Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka. It is all hand painted with Tibetan
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$1,150 Sale Price
48% Off
Vintage Tibetan Tantra Buddhism Hevajra Yab-Yum Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
-Yum" is Tibetan for "father-mother" and represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Ningxia Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pillar rug is a specific Chinese textile art found in Tibetan Buddhist Temples with most survived
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Tara (Du Mu) Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Featured a beautiful bronze sculpture of Tibetan Tara. This Tara is decorated with flowers, lariats
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$775 Sale Price
40% Off
19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique copper Tibetan horn, known as a Dungchen, is a fascinating and authentic ritual
Category
19th Century Nepalese Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Copper
Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st Quarter of the 20th century Tibetan rug with a large-scale dragon motif.
The wool is soft
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Archaistic Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of 18th Century Bronze Tibetan Vases
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique 18th century vases are cast entirely in bronze, and have ovoid-form bodies which are decorated with reliefs of birds, flowers and trees. The bodies are surmounte...
Category
18th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$6,148 / set
20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare Tibetan Antique Felt Rug, 18th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique felt Tibetan rug woven during the 18th century and measures 154 x 89 cm in size
Category
18th Century Chinese Other Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499
Located in Ukiah, CA
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. I recently came
Category
17th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting with Figures, Red Ground, Signed 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Tibetan Red Ground Thangka Painting Signed 19thC
Measures - 23" x 14 1/2" x 1/16"
A 19th
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19th Century Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Textile
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Shell
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Tibetan praying monks, carved from wood and painted in polychrome.
Height: 24 cm.
China
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Tibetan Prayer Book In Wooden Casing, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Tibetan Prayer Book in Wooden Casing, 19th Century
Aged leaves bound with leather strapping
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Antique Print of a Tibetan Man by Wahlen, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Thibétain'. Original antique print of a Tibetan man. This print
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Tibetan Thangka Depicting the Bhavacakra, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Tibetan Thangka Depicting
The Bhavacakra
Early 20th century,
Color on cloth.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Linen
Tibetan Horse Cover Textile Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Tibetan horse cover textile rug in blue and yellow,
circa 1900, measures
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rare Sino-Tibetan Silver Ritual Lamp Stands Tibet Himalayan - Candle holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of Sino-Tibetan Silver Ritual Lamp Stands
Tibet / Himalayan Region, Late 19th–Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Bronze Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Tibetan Antique Bronze Buddha Statuary. It was hand made from Tibetan
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.
Located in Leuven , BE
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Shell
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychr...
Category
18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Tibetan turquoise Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Turquoise snuff bottle. China. 19th century. Tibetan turquoise in hematite matrix. Surface carved
Category
19th Century Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Agate
Vintage Tibetan Rug with Lotus Flowers and Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Tibetan rug, dating to the early 1900s, showcases a striking combination of symbolic
Category
1890s Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. Rare and Fine - 9460
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare type 18thC Tibetan Buddha or Bodhisattva. 5.25" tall not including its custom base. Very
Category
18th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$6,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Chinese Deer
Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Thangka, Avalokitshvara, Kuan Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan Thangka, Kuan yin (Avalokitshvara), finely painted with colored inks on silk. It is all
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays.
Located in Ukiah, CA
11th century West Tibetan bronze bodhisattva with Silver Inlays- I present to you a remarkable
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$8,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Early 20th Century Tibetan Handcrafted Buddhist Festival Trumpet, Rag-Dung
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a Rag-Dung, also known as a Dungchen or Tibetan long trumpet, a significant wind instrument
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Tibetan Bone Trumpet with Silver and Coral Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Coral, Metal, Silver
Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tibet, 19th century or earlier.
A heavy and large scale buddha head made of cast iron. The head features antique gold leaf surface and some old polychrome paint (some paint appears ...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze figure of the Manjushri Bodhisattva
An exquisite 19th Century
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,500 Sale Price
35% Off
Fine Antique Tibetan Nepal .925 Sterling Silver Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 297g
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Tibetan/Nepal sterling silver Shakyamuni buddha statue. The buddha tests at least .925
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Blue Tibetan Rug with Stylized Peonies
Located in San Francisco, CA
This evocative Tibetan khaden or sleeping rug, draws large stylized peonies inspired by Chinese
Category
19th Century Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “tête a tête” bench from Tibet is a truly unique and historic piece. Furniture from
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus
Cloud Motifs
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Tibetan temple runner from the late 1800s features a rare and symbolic design of three
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Tibetan 19th Century Cabinet with Hand-painted Floral Design on Red Background
Located in Singapore, SG
A striking Tibetan cabinet dating to the late 19th century, featuring its original hand-painted
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Qing Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Antique Bird Print of The Tibetan Partridge by Hume
Marshall, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Perdix Hodgsoniae'. Bird print of the Tibetan partridge. This print
Category
19th Century Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Tibetan Filigree Brass Trinket Box with Turquoise and Coral
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Chinese-Tibetan brass trinket box with turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Bronze Tibetan White Tara on High Pedestal 10 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 10 lb, gilt bronze statue of Tibetan White Tara. Seated in dhyanasana on a 4-tier lotus
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
66% Off
15th century Very special antique Tibetan Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The early antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact originating from Tibet. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 19.6 cm in heigh...
Category
16th Century Thai Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tibetan Special Field Multicolor Wool Rug, ca. 1920
Located in Ferrara, IT
Two shape panels, joined together with lotus flower head, angular vine and stylised cloud band frame. Classic for this type with well drawn motifs and good colour combination. This s...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Other Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique 19C Tibetan Sterling Silver Repousse Ritual Yak Butter Oil Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique 19th century Tibetan .925 sterling silver "Yak" ritual butter oil lamp. Wonderful
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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 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.