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Antique Print of Kangaroo and a
Javanese
Pangolin in Australia, c.1825
Located in Langweer, NL
A antique print depicting a 'Wolliger Kanguruh' (a kangaroo) and a 'Iavanisches Schuppenthier' (a Pangolin, a scaly anteater) from a German publication around 1825-1830.
Heinri...
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1820s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Print Showing the Phalanger and the Striped Kangaroo in Australia, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print originates from 'Naturgeschichte Abbildungen der Saugethiere' by H. R. Schinz, published by J. F. Schleijer c.1825. This work on mammals was part of a ser...
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1820s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sailor
s Woolwork of The British Ship Gold Finder on her voyage to Australia
Located in Downingtown, PA
in Australia.
Dimensions: Framed: 28 3/10 inches high x 31 inches wide (72cm x 79 cm).
The
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Print of a Native Aboriginal Woman of Van Diemen
s Land, Australia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
of Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook
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Early 1800s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Bridgewater
Tasmania
in Australia by D
urville,
circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bridge-Water, Ile Van Diemen'. Lithograph of Bridgewater, Tasmania. This print originates from 'Voyage au Pole Sud et dan l'Oceanie sur les corvettes l'Astrolab...
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Australia and New Zealand by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Australia and New Zealand'. Original antique map of Australia and New Zealand
Category
Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Western Australia and Van Diemen
s Land or Tasmania, 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Australia titled 'Western Australia - Van-Diemen Island'. Two maps on one sheet
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Print of an Indigenous Australian Man by Peron
circa 1810
Located in Langweer, NL
shows an Indigenous Australian man named 'Nourou-gal-derri'. He is carrying a barbed spear. This print
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Early 19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of South East Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Indiae Orientalis'.
Beautiful detailed map of Australia, Southeast
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$6,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Map of Western Australia
Swan River, insets of Perth, Aboriginals, Sheep, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Western Australia, Swan River'. Map of Western Australia and Swan River
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1850s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Map of the Oceans Around Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Océanie'.
Old map of the oceans around Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand
Category
1880s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$210 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Engraved Map of South East Australia from a German Atlas, 1848
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Australia titled 'Süd-Ost Australien'.
Detailed map of South East Australia
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Northern Australia Map with The Routes of Explorers Ringwood and McMinn, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Neue Aufnahmen in Nord-Australien'.
Old map of Northern Australia showing
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1870s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Australia and surrounding Islands by F. von Stülpnagel, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Festland von Asutralien und benachbarte Inseln'. Map showing Australia, New
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$184 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian or Australian Coot by Albin, c.1738
By Eleazar Albin
Located in Langweer, NL
(Fulica atra), also known as the common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird
Category
18th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Map of the Pacific, Incl Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Malaysia, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
'.
Map of the Pacific, including Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Malaysia. Covers the region in
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1870s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs. It shows much
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Asia with Northern Portion of Australia “Hollandia Nova", 1727
Located in Langweer, NL
antique map of the continent of Asia with a northern portion of Australia “Hollandia Nova”. The map is
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18th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Old Hand-Colored Print of the Australian Queensland Bower Bird, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Chlamydodera Orientalis'.
This print depicts the Queensland bower bird. Originates from John Gould's 'Birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan Islan...
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1880s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Hand-Colored Print of an Australian Thick-tailed Gecko and a Leaftail Gecko
Located in Langweer, NL
bodies and, as the name suggests, their relatively thick tails. These geckos are native to Australia
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1840s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$181 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Engravings of an Australian Kangaroo and a Vari of Madagascar, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Engraving by Rennoldson (18th Century British School) with nice decorative border.
1) A Remarkable Animal Found on One of the Hope Islands in Capt Cook's First Voyage.
2) The Va...
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1770s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Australia titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'. Old map
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$325 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bird Print of an Aracari Toucan and an Australian Magpie Bird, ca.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 128: '1. Le Grigri - 2. Le Cassican.' (1. Black-necked Aracari - 2. Australian Magpie). This
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of New South Wales with an Inset of Sydney, Australia, 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Australia titled 'New South Wales'. Old map of New South Wales, Australia. With an
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19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Map of Winter Harbour on Melville Island, Australia by Parry
s Expedition, 1821
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Survey of Winter Harbour Melville Island, June 1820'.
Chart of the bay or harbor on Melville Island where William Parry's expedition spent the winter of 1819-...
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1820s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old French Lithograph of Oceania with an Inset of Victoria, Australia 1897
By Pierre Larousse
Located in Langweer, NL
Sheet: Front: 'Oceanie.' (Map of Oceania). Rear: 'Oceanie.' (Oceania; native people, costume, plants, animals; crocodile, cassowary, tiger, kangeroo, platypus, lyre bird etc.).'
...
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19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Oceania and the Pacific Ocean, Australia and New Zealand, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Australia titled 'Karte von Australien'. Old map of Australia and New Zealand
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique French Map of the Pacific Ocean with Australia and Polynesia, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Australasie et Polynesie'. Old map of Oceania and the Pacific Ocean. Originates from 'Atlas Portatif contenant la Géographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne' by H...
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19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Australia Showing The Routes of the Main Explorers, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. This map shows Australia with the routes of explorers in the continent and
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Early 1900s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Map of Australia, New Zealand, Part of China, Japan and Southeast Asia, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
German Antique map titled 'Australien'. Map of Australia, New Zealand, part of China, Japan and
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Chart of the North-Eastern Coast of Australia Discovered by Cook, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
chart of the north-eastern coast of Australia discovered by Cook in 1770, showing the Endeavour River
Category
1770s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$727 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Map of Sydney with Botany Bay, Port Jackson
Broken Bay, Australia, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
ground cultivated by the colonists. In the early days of the settlement in Australia there was a prime
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Early 1800s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania by F. von Stülpnagel, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Australien und Polynesien in Mercators Projection'. A map of Australia, New
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Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$184 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Map of Endeavour River and Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Australia titled 'Mond van de Endeavour Rivier in Nieuw Zuid Wales' and 'Botanie Baai
Category
19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of West, South, North Australia and Tasmania by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Western Australia, South Australia, North Australia and Tasmania'. Original
Category
Mid-19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
French Antique Map of Oceania with Details of the Australian Colonies, c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Oceania titled 'Océanie par C.V. Monin'. Old map of Oceania with an inset of New South Wales. Originates from 'Atlas Classique de la Géographie Ancienne (..)'.
Artists ...
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19th Century French Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Coastal Views and a Map of Van Diemens Land (Tasmania), Australia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Tasmania titled 'Kaart van Diemens Land'.
Coastal views and a map of van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.
...
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Early 1800s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$823 Sale Price
20% Off
Map of the Southeastern Part of the Banda Islands, Incl Northern Australia, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Zuyd-Ooster Eylanden van Banda.'
Map of the southeastern part of the Banda islands. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by Franço...
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1720s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,072 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Map of Southern Australia, with an Inset Map of Cape York Peninsula, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'.
Old map of
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1880s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
The Last Voyage, to India and Australia, in the Sunbeam by Annie Brassey, 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
'The Last Voyage, to India and Australia, in the Sunbeam' by the late Lady Brassey. Illustrated by
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Late 19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Cook
s Discovery and Charting of the East Coast of Australia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
James Cook's discovery and charting of the east coast of Australia on the first of his three voyages
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Early 1800s Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of New South Wales with Inset Maps of Australia and Swan River, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colony of New South Wales'. Map of New South Wales with inset maps of Australia
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19th Century Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster Sydney Bridge Celebrations D Annand and D Whitmore, 1932
By D. Annand
A. Whitmore
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Australian unique and rare poster.
Category
Early 19th Century Australian Art Deco Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
cotton cloth is embroidered with two crossed flags, the Royal Indian Marine Ensign and the Australian
Category
1910s Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Cotton
A Rare Collection of Seven Slave ‘Prisoner’ Tokens
Located in London, GB
A Rare Collection of Seven Slave ‘Prisoner’ Tokens
Metal, coins
Australia
19th Century
Size
Category
19th Century Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
$10,750 / set
George III Heraldic Wine Label by Langlands and Robertson, circa 1786-90
By John Langlands I
John Robertson I
Located in London, GB
Newcastle. A Rare and Unusual George III Heraldic Wine Label Made in Newcastle circa 1786-90 by Langlands and Robertson.\
The Label is oval in form with a double thread edge and is ...
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18th Century Australian George III Australian Antique Furniture
Victorian Style Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome Victorian style carved oak fire mantel dating from the late 19th century. This wonderfully carved Victorian fireplace features Tudor rose motifs below the frieze and and i...
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Late 19th Century Australian Victorian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper
Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
purity. Further details below:
A: Copper specimen
B: Chalcocite from New South Wales, Australia
C
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15th Century and Earlier Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver, Copper
Vintage Shoe Travelling Case, Salesman
s, Collector
s, Travel Trunk, Globite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shoe travelling case. An Australian, salesman’s or collectors travel trunk by
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Early 20th Century Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Exceptional 19th Century Australian Eucalyptus Stool
Located in Malvern, Victoria
An exceptional 19th century Australian Eucalyptus stool.
The thick plank top having good faded
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19th Century Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
3 19th Century West Australian Boomerangs
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A group of three 19th century boomerangs from West Australia. These are very tactile and weighty
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Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$1,777 / set
Australian Artists Gillie and Marc Oil Painting
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
famous names.
Gillie and Marc Schattner are an Australian collaborative artist couple.
Gillie and Marc
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Early 1900s Australian Other Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Australian Cedar Hanging Shop Cabinet
Located in Sydney, NSW
19th century Australian hanging cabinet/shop fitting in Western red Cedar. Glass sign with gilt
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1890s Australian Late Victorian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Glass
Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Located in London, GB
Fine old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or sacred message board
The Churinga is a sacred message
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Late 19th Century Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Australian Modernist Floor Lamp by Denton Corker Marshall, 1980s
By Denton Corker Marshall
Located in Melbourne, AU
Beautiful modernist floor lamp designed by renowned Australian architecture firm Denton Corker
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1890s Australian Minimalist Australian Antique Furniture
Fine Old Large Solomon Islands Paddle Club Oceanic Polynesian Australian
Located in London, GB
Fine old large Solomon Islands paddle club
A long paddle shaped sword type club, beautiful old tactile silky patina, nice piece to hold and displays well,
great piece to add to ...
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Mid-19th Century Australian Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Blackwood Australia Banner
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Beautiful carved 'Australia' banner, from a town hall in Melbourne
Category
Early 20th Century Oceanic Australian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Australian Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Australian antique furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Australian antique furniture — often made from paper, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Australian antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Australian antique furniture, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Australian antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by James Northfield, Sir William Ashton and D. Annand
A. Whitmore are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Australian Antique Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of Australian antique furniture at 1stDibs is $800, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Australian Antique 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.
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