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Vintage Brown Rock Crystal Quartz Tower / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, brown rock crystal quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Kurd Bakhtiari Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Kurd Bakhtiari Runner in gray and brown runner
Details
rug no. j3328
size 3
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Village Moroccan Pink and Brown
Located in New York, NY
Traditional village rug made in Morocco, likely by a notable Tribal group. Pattern is designed without an outline and made entirely from memory.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Distressed Brown Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53744 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer runner, 03'01 x 10'04. The abrashed brown field features
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,959 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Camel-Brown Wool Floral Striped Ghordes Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ghordes runner has a central field with four caramel-brown vertical panels flanked by
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Late 19th Century Turkish Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th Century Egyptian Revival Brown Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (English 1920s) large brown pitcher with sphinx head spout and beige
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Distressed Brown Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53740 Antique Persian Malayer runner, 03'05 x 09'07. The abrashed brown field features a small
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Figural Gueridon Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
furniture, this table embodies the quiet luxury and enduring relevance of Biedermeier design. It’s a piece
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Deco Trunk Chest with Mirror, Entry Furniture in Mahogany Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s Art Deco trunk chest with bevelled mirror, entrance furniture in mahogany polished to
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1920s Italian Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
!9th Century Itallian Walnut Fireside Benches in Brown Velvet Rabbit Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
to show the lovely patina of the wood. They have been professionally upholstered in a lovely brown
Category
19th Century Italian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Brown Tinted Terracotta Vase, Iran
Located in Schellebelle, BE
terracotta,
Decorated with simple lines and motifs,
Great shine of the different variety of the brown
Category
1920s Persian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Baroque Golden wood Mirror made with fragments of an altarpiece, Baroque
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Valladolid, ES
Mirror made from fragments of a Baroque altarpiece, 18th century – Spain
One of a kind and a Exceptional mirror made from fragments of a Baroque altarpiece. It is a quadrangular mir...
Category
1790s Spanish Baroque Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$5,434 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Persian Sultanabad rug in brown, ivory, and goldenrod
Measures: 10
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
FULLY ADJUSTABLE RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORiAN BROWN LEATHER METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Circa 1860 English Mahogany and Brown Leather reclining Metamorphic daybed armchair finished with
Category
1860s English High Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A vintage leather medicine ball from Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. This classic piece of fitness equipment showcases aged leather with natural wear, including scratches and cracks. Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Large French C19th Antique Tufted Brown Leather Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
A Large and Sumptuous 19th Century French Tufted Brown Leather Chaise Longue.
This rare French
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Brown Pink Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Hamedan in pinks and brown
Details
rug no. j4152
size 2' 3" x 3' 2" (69 x
Category
Early 20th Century Agra Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Taupe-Brown Wool Handwoven Chinese Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, early 20th century, Chinese rug has light taupe-brown field with scrolling bold
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Early 20th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century high back windsor rocker has bamboo turnings and has a brown painted surface. The
Category
19th Century American Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
$940 Sale Price
49% Off
Vintage Baker French Country Regency Hoof Foot White One Drawer Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker French Country Regency Hoof Foot White Painted One Drawer Console Table. Item features carved hoof feet, solid wood construction, distressed finish, original label, 1 d...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dark Brown Porcelain Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brown porcelain stools in a simple oval form body that fading from light to dark in a
Category
Early 20th Century Brown Antique Furniture
$3,900 / set
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Kurd Bakhtiari Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Kurd Persian Bakhtiari in a predominant dark brown with a tribal geometric
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz rug with a Persian man riding on his horse.
4' x 5'8''
Category
Early 20th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brown Glazed Ceramic Ewer, Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
handle are well-proportioned, and the brown glaze is evenly applied, the unique finger-sized
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armchair with Chesterfield
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut and burl wood frames, with ball and claw feet, and upholstered se...
Category
1920s American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut and burl wood frames, with ball and claw feet, and upholstered sea...
Category
1920s American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of or Georgian style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut and burl wood frames, with ball and claw feet, and upholstered seats.
Measures:...
Category
1920s American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Pair Staffordshire
Simpson
Brown
Generals on Horseback
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, seated on horseback. The pieces are titled, ''G. BROWN' and 'GNL SIMPSON'' to the fronts. Dull gilt
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1860s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Zabihi Collection Brown Rust Color Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Kurdish with a tribal all-over design on a chocolate brown field with accents in
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Classicist Small Brown Cherry-Tree Card Table, Austria, 1790s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
century. It is an elegant and functional piece of furniture embodying the craftsmanship perfection of that
Category
18th Century Austrian Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Cherry
Antique Persian Sandy-Brown Wool Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Serab runner has a sandy-brown field with a central column of six ivory
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th century warm light brown Pine Rural Spanish side table
Located in Casteren, NL
brown, characteristic of old Spanish pine that has mellowed and enriched over time.
Beneath the top sits
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Zabihi Collection Large Square Brown Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
pattern in brown and ivory
circa 1920, measures: 13' x 14'4".
A Tabriz rug is a type in the general
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Dark Brown Lacquered Low Display Table with Carved Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese low dark brown lacquered display table from the early 20th century with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Burl Dumbwaiter Att. to Charak
By Baker Furniture Company, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning bench made oversize dumbwaiter with tiered shelves. This example is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. Burl shelves with banded inlay trim, carved cabr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
RESTORED ORIGINAL ANTIQUE SHERATON SATiNWOOD BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY CENTRE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique Sheraton painted Satinwood & Brown leather Library Centre table in fully restored condition
Category
19th Century English Sheraton Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Satinwood
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Furniture with Doors and Drawer in the Tone of its Wood
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Mid-19th Century English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920s Caldwell Bronze Brown Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with brown patina.
Category
1920s American American Classical Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1903 Marvel Bevelled Three Mirror Oak Vanity
By Marvel Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
Marvel Furniture company oak vanity, circa 1903. With three-bevelled mirrors and three drawers
Category
Early 1900s American Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Deep Red and Brown Wool Moroccan
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan rug in deep brown blue black purple combo, bringing in a sort of red look to the rug
Category
Early 20th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six antique English Jacobean or Tudor style dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of five antique English Jacobean or Tudor style side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut frames, with upholstered ...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of four antique English Jacobean or Tudor style side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut frames, with upholstered ...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Walnut Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of antique English Jacobean or Tudor style side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut frames, with upholstered seat...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Brown Persian Ziegler Rug 8
x11
8
Located in New York, NY
8' x 11'8. Originally from Manchester, England, the Ziegler company established itself in Arak (Sultanabad) in 1882 and was active there until the 1920s, producing almost exclusively...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
$38,500 / item
Antique Brown Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An elegant Louis XV antique chimneypiece in subtle, attractive, mottled coffee colored marble.
Lovely decorative piece.
Has some major repairs and restorations.
.
Category
19th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Curved Stickback Dark Brown Lacquered Armchair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark brown lacquered armchair from the 19th century with out-curving
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown Patinated Bronze Pendant by Edward F. Caldwell, 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell brown patinated bronze and glass pendant with 4 interior lights (newly UL rewired)
Category
Early 1900s American American Classical Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large Indian Carved Painted Brown Wood Elephant Sculpture
Indian, c. 1900
Height 99cm, width 104cm
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Marked with barren spots, a greenish brown
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored Antique Circa 1900-1920 English Arts and Crafts Art Deco reclining a...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Circa 1900 Brown Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
10'10 x 13'9. Tabriz is the capital of the North-western province of Azerbaijan in Northwest Persia and for centuries has enjoyed a great reputation as a centre of Oriental culture. ...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Antique Brown Wool Herati-Pattern Handwoven Karabagh Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Karabagh runner has a chocolate-brown field with a mole-brown, buff-brown and fox
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol brown leather upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Old Hickory Furniture Company, handcrafted with woven rush seats and backs.
Dimensions:
31" x 24.5" x
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Reed, Hickory
$1,645 Sale Price
30% Off
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Brown Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of brown antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every item from our selection of brown antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of brown antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of brown antique furniture, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of brown antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Thonet and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a piece of brown antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $20,667,774, while the average can fetch as much as $3,277.
Questions About Brown 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many colors go well with brown leather furniture — it is a matter of preference. The different colors that pair well with brown leather furniture are white, black, brown, red, off-white, blue and many more. Shop for a variety of vintage and antique brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Shades of blue go well with brown leather furniture. Even white or beige works well. Because they are frequently seen together in nature, colors like olive green, ocean blue, terra-cotta, and rusty red all combine well with brown. For a warm, inviting living room, use an earthy wall color and complement your brown sofa with neutral pillows or blankets. Find a collection of antique and vintage style brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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