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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
Stig Lindberg 1950s Stoneware Dish, Gustavsberg Studio, Black/Brown
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
(12.2") in diameter. It has a black/brown color and is in very good condition except from some minor
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Qing Brown Patchwork Glazed Porcelain Snuff Bottle
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese Qing porcelain snuff bottle decorated with underglaze brown patch work
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Brown ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, 1920s, Original Upholstery
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using exotic woods. Pieces are normally
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut
Antique Wool Chocolate-Brown Traditional Floral Vine Caucasus Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Karabagh runner has a shaded chocolate-brown field with a buff-brown and dusty-pink
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China
Located in New York, NY
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China. A Glaced Ming Urn from China. Made during the Ming Period 1368
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large Antique Indian Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Elephant Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indian Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Elephant Sculpture
Indian, c. 1900
Height 99cm
Category
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th-Century Renaissance Revival Oak Bench in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Renaissance Revival Oak Bench in Dark Brown
A two-seater bench in the Renaissance
Category
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,790 Sale Price
20% Off
Caucasian Tribal Rug in Olives and Browns
Located in New York, NY
ref 84772
Category
1910s Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage brown leather three-seat sofa with self-piping along back and loose seat cushions. No
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Karabagh Handmade Designed Wool Runner In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a stunning antique Karabagh hand-knotted wool rug featuring a brown field. It showcases
Category
1890s Turkish Aubusson Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 64"W x 43.2...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Burl
ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair has fully restored to include being washed back and hand dyed this lovely whisky brown colour, the
Category
1880s English High Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
bands. Painted in a dark brown tone that has beautifully aged over time, this chest exudes the honest
Category
Late 19th Century Finnish Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare full restored circa 1840-1860 Harpists Muscians chair with hand dyed brown leather height
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Brown Caucasian Karabagh Runner 4
9 X 15
4
Located in New York, NY
4'9 X 15'4. Across the Aras river from Karajeh is the Armenian Caucasian rug area of Karabagh (Black Garden) which wove scatters, runners and gallery rugs from the 17th century onwar...
Category
19th Century Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lifetime Antique Arts
Crafts Carved Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts carved oak double bookcase
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Distressed Brown Malayer Handmade Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Malayer hand knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Malayer piece has beige
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 18th century warm brown Spanish solid chestnut coffee table
Located in Casteren, NL
solid chestnut wood. It reflects the rustic and honest craftsmanship typical of rural Spanish furniture
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Amritsar Brown Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Indian Amritsar brown carpet
Size: 12'2" × 16'4" (370 × 497 cm)
An early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque
Category
18th Century Swedish Baroque Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany
Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
neoclassical swag motif along the center and carved saber legs. The chairs are upholstered in a light brown
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Zabihi Collection Persian Ghasghai Brown Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a *Qashqai (also spelled Ghashghai or Gashgai)* tribal rug from *southwestern Iran, specifically the **Fars province* region near *Shiraz*. size is 7' x 10'
* *Tribe:* Qashq...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rancho Monterey Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD
SON
S BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY DINING TABLE
By Howard
Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
large, Fully Restored, Howard & Son's Berners Street, Flamed Mahogany with hand dyed brown Leather top
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with
Category
1860s English High Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRASS SHOW FRAME CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored Cognac brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with polished brass pierced show
Category
1880s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Traditional Hand-Woven Caramel-Brown Floral Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Malayer rug has a caramel brown field with delicate floral
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Persian Floral Area Rug - Yellow Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
A Symphony in Saffron & Sky: Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Rug
Behold a masterpiece of Persian weaving, a rug that radiates light, luxury, and unparalleled artistry. This magnifice...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Georgian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chai...
Category
1920s American Georgian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late-19th Century English Corner Cabinet in Brown
Located in Opole, PL
Late-19th Century English Corner Cabinet in Brown
An inlaid piece of furniture with a light
Category
Late 19th Century European Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
$2,745 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality 19th Century Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
A stunning 19th-century
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early 1900’s Antique Brown
s Mule Chewing Tobacco Embossing Plate
Located in Louisville, KY
Brown’s Mule was one of the most famous American chewing tobacco brands of its time. Factory tools
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel
Berkey
Gay Antique English Tudor Walnut and Burl Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean or Tudor style sideboard buffet, server, or bar cabinet
By Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Ornate carved walnut, with burl wood panels, and original ...
Category
1920s American Tudor Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Dining Table by Royal Furnitue Co
as Featured in Forbes Magazine
By Royal
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Dining Table by ROYAL FURNITURE Co as Featured in 2012
Category
Early 1900s American Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
$6,396 Sale Price
20% Off
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored to include being hand dyed this lovely deep cigar brown colour, the hide has natural imperfections
Category
1830s English William IV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Brown Antique Persian Malayer Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Rug from 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a chocolate brown ground
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Round Light Brown Mahogany Center Table From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Round Light Brown Mahogany Center Table From the Early 20th Century
We present you a round
Category
Early 20th Century European Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wool Tobacco-Brown Floral French Aubusson Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique French Aubusson rug has a tobacco-brown field scattered with delicate floral stems
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
RED/ORANGE / BROWN Citrine Quartz sculpture decorative object Tabletop
Located in London, GB
Feast your eyes on this breathtaking polished citrine from Brazil, a true marvel of natural artistry. This stunning specimen boasts remarkable transparency, allowing the rich brownis...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Organic Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Antique Spanish warm brown Chestnut Coffee Table with inlaid marquetry
Located in Casteren, NL
chestnut wood. It embodies the rustic yet refined aesthetic of rural Spanish furniture from the Castilian
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Moorish Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
English Transferware Iris Plate Cauldon Circa 1904
By Brown, Westhead
Moore/Cauldon
Located in Austin, TX
English Transferware Iris Plate signed Cauldon Circa 1904
Cauldon Ltd (Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co)
Category
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Light Brown Low Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretcher, straight legs and light brown lacquer. Created in China during the early years of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Brown Suede, Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
as back decoration.
Old restored condition of the wood. Newly upholstered with dark brown suede. Very
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Suede, Beech, Oak, Walnut
St Andrews, Life Association Print By Michael Brown Golf Print
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Michael Brown Life Association Golf Photogravure, St. Andrews - High Hole.
A golf photogravure
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paper
Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs
Continental
Wood, metal
c
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Burl
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair
A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Chair Armchair English Chippendale 18th Century Brown Black, England
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century and Chippendale period in England. Generous sized chair. Seat upholstered in black leather.
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools
A fantastic
Category
1810s English Regency Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brown Patina Bronze Sculpture by Léon Pilet, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown patina bronze sculpture by Léon Pilet, 19th century.
A bronze sculpture by Léon Pilet with a
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Malayer Saraband Rug
Located in New York, NY
century in soft browns, peach, and blues
Details
rug no. j4436
size 6' 6" x 8' 2" (198 x 249 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Soft Cream
Brown
Located in New York, NY
soft cream, warm brown, and touches of gray. The restrained, neutral palette gives the piece a serene
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$5,000 / item
Pair of 1930s danish art deco armchairs reupholstred in premium brown sheepskin.
By Paul Follot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
light-brown sheepskin, the chairs acquire a warm, tactile softness that complements the disciplined
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Splendid Brown Chocolate Color and Symmetrical Design Antique Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A two-tone palette emphasizing medium brown with a light green border is uncommon with older Oushak
Category
1920s Turkish Oushak Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled African avodire wood, with gold gilt detail...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Burl, Giltwood
Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in Miami, FL
of Italian origin, became one of the most common pieces of Spanish furniture since its introduction
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning burled olive ash wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 63"W ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Burl
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
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