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Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.75"...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed this glorious Whisky brown color which is exclusive to my leather polishers
The legs are
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.75"W x 23.5"D...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Mahal scatter size rug in brown
rug no. j2589
Size 2' 4" x 3' 9" (71 x 114 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century Italian Rectangular Brown Painted and Carved Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th Century Italian Rectangular Brown Painted and Carved Parcel Gilt Mirror
Category
17th Century Italian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa
Completely restored, new upholstery included
Shellac polish.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839.
Category
1830s European Biedermeier Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$2,928 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of American Brown Stoneware Crock Jug Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of antique brown glazed stoneware jugs, converted into table lamps, feature traditional shape
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood
Romweber Chippendale Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous mahogany, with flame mahogany apron, and carved solid mahogany legs with ...
Category
1920s American Georgian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Brown Geometric Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz one of a kind antique runner with rustic vibes
Measures: 2'4" x 10'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Berkey and Gay Louis XVI Style Walnut Nightstand or Side Table
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Louis XVI style walnut side table or stand by Berkey and Gay, c. 1920.
Stately table with a single dovetailed drawer with brass pull, fluted legs, cross stretcher and a finished bac...
Category
1920s North American Louis XVI Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Arts and Crafts Brown Walnut Armchair attributed to JS Henry
Located in Houston, TX
English arts and crafts brown walnut armchair, attributed to JS Henry circa 1900. Scrolled
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
By Karl Johan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat has been
Category
1920s Swedish Karl Johan Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style vanity or writing desk
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table.
Carved sculptural legs.
Rich wood grain.
Measures: 27.5 tall x 48 D x 25.75 W closed and 61.5 W fully extended.
Original...
Category
1920s North American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Cabinet Corner Swedish Stone Top Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet corner Swedish stone top brown Sweden. A low corner cabinet made during the Rococo period
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Brown Antique Furniture
Antique Shanxi Province Brown Black Lacquered Elmwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province brown black lacquered elmwood bookcase.
This bookcase has 2 shelves and 2
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique English Jacobean, Victorian, or Renaissance Revival style bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 44"W x 16"D x 56.5"H.
Very g...
Category
1920s American Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th Century Italian Rectangular Brown Painted and Carved Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th Century Italian Rectangular Brown Painted and Carved Parcel Gilt Mirror
Category
17th Century Italian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Three Wheeler Invalid Chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
By John Carter (Furniture)
Located in Delft, NL
Three wheeler invalid chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
A mahogany self propelling wheelchair with adjustable push bar and 3 wheels with rattan weave back, made by Carters London,...
Category
19th Century English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Traditional Golden-Brown Handwoven Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Samarkand Khotan rug has a shaded golden brown field with sparse sprays
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
CTH Sherrill Occasional Mahogany Glass Top Display Side Table
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite magogany occasional display side table by Sherrill Furniture company. . Excellent
Category
Early 17th Century American Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Felt, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Regency or Early American dining chair or side chair
USA, Circa 1900
Carved hand-painted maple frame, with caned seat.
Measures: 17"W x 18.25"D x 32"H. Seat hei...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Maple, Paint
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany Extendable Dining Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century Chippendale / Georgian style dining or breakfast table by Romweber Industries. Circa 1920s. Made from mahogany with a beautifully carved edge over crotch mahog...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Chocolate Brown Leather Armchair circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
walnut in chocolate brown color 1920s Austria.
This beautiful and wonderfully carved armchair or desk
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Handwoven Antique Brown Wool Long Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
delicate chocolate-brown angular floral vine around camel-brown hooked lozenges with polychrome flowerheads
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Berkey And Gay Kittinger School Carved Walnut Trestle Table C1930
By Berkey
Gay Furniture, Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Berkey & Gay or Kittinger Style Carved Walnut Trestle Dining Table & Four Leaves C1930
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s
Located in Palermo, IT
"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s
Old and new testaments.
Marginal references and
Category
1870s British Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Brown Arts
Crafts Gessoed Hardwood Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique arts
crafts/ late Victorian Wood and Gesso Frame with a decorative flat frame with acorns
leaf pattern. The inner frame with a string of chain.
Ornate pattern on ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mirror, Gesso
$1,196 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th Century Regency Style English Carousel Table
By Regency
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A circular mahogany and inlaid brass library table, with two tiers of revolving book/CD/liqour bottle and glasses shelves below the fixed top, all supported on a circular turned colu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Brown Green Runner
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Persian Heriz one-of-a-kind antique narrow runner from the early 20th century. in brown
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of hand-stitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930's. It can be used as an ori...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th-Century Walnut Light Brown Side Table with Veneered Top
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Walnut Light Brown Side Table with Veneered Top
We present you this antique walnut
Category
Late 19th Century European Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
1890s Louis Philippe Brown and Green Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
durable and glossy surface. In this one the combination of brown and green suggests a vibrant and eye
Category
Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF ANTiQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique Victorian lightly restored brown leather hand dyed armchairs with oak turned bun feet and brass
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Decorated Brown-Glazed Mataban Vase/
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brown-Glazed Mataban Jar Vase
This large antique Chinese urn has six small figural handles
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Abstract Art, (blue, green, brown)
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid Century Abstract Art, signed lower right by Alice Esther Pollard (1867-1933) Housed in a 19th C Gilt Frame
Alice Esther Pollard was a painter who was active in St. Louis, Missou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative piece of furniture. The timber patina is rich and looks good in any light, the marble top is a
Category
19th Century French Empire Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Brown Painted Gate Doors, Grand Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
These extremely large and imposing gate doors still have their original brown paint. The sheer size
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown Modern Vintage Patchwork Wool Rug 5
8
x7
8
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
of browns walnut, mocha, and chestnut. Faint outlines of medallions, borders, and Persian-inspired
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Grey and Brown Herati-Pattern Persian Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, mole-grey and fox-brown herati-pattern, in a fox-brown border of polychrome flowerhead vine between
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Washed Bone and Brown Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Ref C55204
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Camel Brown and Hyroglyphic Blue Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Ref 88762
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with oak turned bun feet
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Hand Painted Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut, with hand painted floral front and...
Category
1920s American Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Brown and Ivory Wool Kilim 5
6
x8
8
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
horizontal stripes of rich brown and warm ivory. Arranged in stacked offset blocks across vertical columns
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cockfighting armchair.
This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furniture from every angle, the
Category
1830s English William IV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Queen Anne Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Queen Anne style bookcase, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut, with glass front door.
Measures: 44"W x...
Category
1920s American Queen Anne Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Handwoven Antique Buff-Brown Pomegranate Khotan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Khotan runner has a shaded buff-brown field with an overall design with a terracotta
Category
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Large Brown Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Joshegan Large Rug
Details
rug no. j4616
size 11' 10" x 16' 5" (361 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Mirror, Brown/ Gold, Austria circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking late 19th century Tramp Art mirror out of Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around 1870, this small rustic wall mirror impresses with its different artfully hand-carve...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Antique Chinese Dark Brown Side Table with Reeded Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
furniture. Its dark brown, two-toned patina imbues it with a deep, rich character, showcasing the beauty of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Brown Painted Box W/ Drawer
Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is either a 19thc hardware drawer box or a cash drawer of sorts.The construction is early cut nails and a dovetailed drawer.There is a brass & iron handle on the side of the box...
Category
1890s American Adirondack Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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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
- 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 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, 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 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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