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Antique Georgian Sheraton Marquetry Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Butler
s Secretary
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Georgian Sheraton period inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase/butler's secretary
Category
1810s English Sheraton Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
A pair of 19th Century rosewood folding butlers tray on stands
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century rosewood folding butlers tray on stands of exceptional quality, the
Category
1880s British Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
LARGE ANTIQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1815 GiLTWOOD FRAMED CONVEX BUTLERS WALL MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very nice Regency
Category
1810s English Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Fruitwood Neoclassical Three-Drawer Chest/ Butlers Desk.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian fruitwood neoclassical three-drawer chest. Top drawer drops down as a desk. Measure: Height 30 1/2 x width 25 1/2 x depth 15 1/2 inches.
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
Large Antique Ship
s Serving Table, English, Butler
s Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's serving table. An English, mahogany butler's stand with galley sides
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Butler
s Mirror, English, Rosewood, Dome Top, Wall, Victorian circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's mirror. An English, Rosewood dome top wall mirror, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Butler
s Table with Removeable Tray, Great Portable Bar from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Original English mahogany butler's table with removeable tray that rests on Stand. Tray has cut out
Category
Early 20th Century English Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Late Victorian Painted Pine Butlers Cupboard or Kitchen Unit
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Salvaged from a country local house. Constructed from pine with a Sycamore plank top, under-slung copper bowl and mahogany up stand. All original and has come straight from use.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Mahogany Side Table Retailed by Butler Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
1912. His firm specialized in reproducing Irish 18th Century mahogany furniture. One of Butler's most
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Butler
s Stationery Tidy, Oak, Storage Box, Arts
Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's stationery tidy. An English, oak storage box in Arts & Crafts taste
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Warsaw Flame Mahogany English Georgian Butlers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Warsaw Furniture Mfg Co Federal or Georgian stepback butlers secretary desk and bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Butler
s Silver Valet Stand, English, Walnut, Work Box, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's silver valet stand. An English, walnut portable work box, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany 2 Part Campaign Secretary Chest or Butlers Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful 2 part campaign chest with a faux 2 drawer top drawer, dropping down to reveal a secretary interior with tooled green leather inset, pigeon holes, and a single drawer. We...
Category
19th Century English Butler Antique Furniture
19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Commode / Butler
s Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X butler's desk / chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The first
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Butler
s Polishing Tray, English, Serving, Afternoon Tea, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique butler's polishing tray. An English, mahogany serving tray, dating to the
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Butler
s Serving Tray, English Satinwood, Afternoon Tea Platter, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's serving tray. An English, satinwood and boxwood afternoon tea platter
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Satinwood
Mahogany Butler
s Secretary with Satinwood Inlays and Outfitted Desk Interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany butler's secretary on splay feet. Large brass knobs draw the eye to the drawers. The three
Category
19th Century British George III Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
Large Butlers Silver Plated Serving Tray by Gorham, USA
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, ON
This stately Edwardian “silver” cocktail tray is beautifully constructed with a solid
oak surface, handles and a gallery surround.
Category
1910s American Edwardian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
George III Period Golden Colored Oval Butlers Tray with Original Flush Hinges
Located in London, GB
A George III period golden colored oval Butler's tray having panelled centre with lift-up sides
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Mahogany Baltimore
Butler
s
Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820
By John Needles
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' desk/secretary chest, circa 1820. The desk made of
Category
Early 19th Century American American Empire Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Anglo Indian Butlers-Style Inlaid Wooden Traveling Table Depicting Taj Mahal
Located in San Francisco, CA
With turned fold-down legs, the rectangular tray centering a brass inlaid Taj Mahal (commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor Hhah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal...
Category
Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Period Military Campaign Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
butler's tray table on stand, which extends to double its size, in excellent original condition. It
Category
Early 19th Century British George III Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 3 Tier Regency Mahogany Dumbwaiter Accent Butler Display Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Regency style dumbwaiter table. Made from mahogany with three tiers, a pedestal base with three legs, and wave crest serpentine design gallery. Measures: 46”.
Provenance: ...
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Early 20th Century Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Friedman Silver Plate Rectangular Barware Serving Butlers Tray Handles
By Friedman Silver Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Early to mid 20th century silver plate rectangular serving / butler’s tray with handles, decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Butler
s Serving Tray, English, Oak, Walnut, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's serving tray. An English, oak and bookmatched walnut afternoon tea
Category
Late 19th Century British Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Late 18th Century Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality late 18th century mahogany
Oval butlers tray having well figured panels
And
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Rosewood Rolling Butler Tray Top Side Table Wine Serving Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Regency rosewood rolling butler tray top side table wine serving Stand
This very rare and
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
English Regency Antique Mahogany Butler
s Bookcase and Desk, circa 1820
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rich and interesting form generally dubbed a "Butler's Desk", this gorgeous Regency bookcase-over
Category
19th Century English Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Oil On Canvas Painting "The Marketplace, " by George E. Butler
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oil on canvas painting "The Marketplace" by George E. Butler (1872-1936).
Category
Early 20th Century English Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Inlaid Rosewood and Kingwood Butlers Desk Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Description
Inlaid. Marble top. Top drawers has open space and 3 drawers with flip down door. 2 doors in middle containing 3 drawers. 1 drawer on bottom. 37 1/8" h x 52" w x 24 1/2" ...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Queen Anne 3 Tiered Mahogany Dumbwaiter Display Butler Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century three tiered dumbwaiter or butlers table. Made of mahogany featuring Queen
Category
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Butler
s Silver Carry, English Work Box, Cutlery Tray, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's silver carry. An English, walnut work box or cutlery tray, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century British Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Country House Butler
s Bell Board, English, Room Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique country house butler's bell board. An English pitch pine and glass room
Category
Late 19th Century British Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Decorative Tea Tray, Indian, Mahogany, Butler, Serving, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative tea tray. An Indian, carved mahogany butler's serving tray, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler
s Secretary Dresser NY
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser
Category
1830s American Federal Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Swedish 1870s Birchwood Butler
s Desk with Drop Front and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish birchwood butler's desk circa 1870 with drop front desk and three lower drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
A C19th Mahogany Campaign Butlers Tray Table By Army
Navy CSL
By Army
Navy CSL
Located in London, GB
A very good example of a Campaign Butlers Tray Table from the late 19th Century. Crafted in a
Category
Late 19th Century English Campaign Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
c.1890 Antique American Copper Bar, Butler
s or Bathroom Sink
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Rescued from a fine 19th century home on Chicago's North-Shore, this stunning copper sink has been used daily for more than a century. An interesting and unique shape give this fine ...
Category
19th Century American Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler
s Desk, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage dra...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Federal Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Butler
Umbrella or Cane Stand in Painted Metal, Early 1900s
Located in NYC, NY
A figural umbrella stand or cane holder in cast, painted metal. The black valet dressed in bowtie and burgundy tails, his lower body acting as pedestal atop a square platform.
Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of George III Mahogany Butlers Trays with Gilt Brass Galleries
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Fine and rare surviving pair of George III butlers trays with gilt brass galleries. The tray is
Category
Late 18th Century European George III Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classical Empire Tiger Maple Two-Tone Inlaid Drop Front Butlers Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Empire butler's desk feature two toned inlay tiger maple with drop front desk
Category
19th Century American American Empire Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler
s Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer
Category
Early 20th Century British Campaign Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
c. 1835 English William IV Period Butler
s Trolley Etagere or Dumbwaiter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 William IV period butler's trolley etagere or dumbwaiter, English. A handsome example of
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Richly Figured Mahogany Warm Patina Antique Butlers Tray on a Later Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Richly figured mahogany warm patina antique butlers tray on a later base
The tray is circa 1840
Category
1840s American Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Burr Walnut Large Side or Occasional Lamp End Wine Table Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
butlers serving tray and single drawer
This one is in lovely order, the timber patina is to die for
Category
19th Century English Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Oval Butlers Tea Bar Tray Brass Handles
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian or Sheraton oval mahogany butler’s tea / coffee or bar serving tray with inlaid
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Regency Oval Mahogany Butler
s Coffee Table with Copper Serving Tray Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Oval Mahogany Butler's Coffee Table with Copper Serving Tray Top. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Valet
s Work Box, English, Butler
s Carry, Cutlery Tray, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique valet's work box. An English, mahogany butler's carry or cutlery tray, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Baker
s Tray, English, Oak, Butler, Serving, Georgian, Circa 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique baker's tray. An English, oak butler's serving tray, dating to the Georgian
Category
1750s British Georgian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th century English Grape Motif Old Sheffield Silver Monumental Butler
s Tray
By Sheffield
Located in Savannah, GA
English Old Sheffield plate oval shaped large sized butler's tray featuring a grape cluster and
Category
1820s English Georgian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Butler
s Serving Tray, English, Afternoon Tea Plater, Regency, c. 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's serving tray. An English, mahogany and walnut afternoon tea platter
Category
Early 19th Century British Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
EXQUISITE ROUND ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920
S BUTLERS WALL MiRROR BOUGHT IN LYON FRANCE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
glass Convex butlers mirror purchased from Lyon France
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
1920s French Art Deco Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Antique Butler
s Carry Tray, English, Oak, Serving, Cutlery, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's carry tray. An English, oak serving or cutlery tray, dating to the
Category
Late 18th Century British Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Butler
s Tray Table, Carved, Oriental Teak, Folding Stand, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's tray table, a carved oriental teak tray on folding stand dating to the
Category
19th Century Chinese Victorian Butler Antique Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Rare Pair of American Mercury Glass Gazing Balls; the
Silent Butler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of American mercury glass gazing balls also known as the 'silent butler'; each in two
Category
19th Century American Butler Antique Furniture
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Butler Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of butler antique furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of butler antique furniture, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of butler antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Ernest Butler, Doulton Lambeth and André Groult produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Butler Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of butler antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,089.
Questions About Butler Antique Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A butler, with respect to furniture, is a desk. Its roots are in the 18th century, when a butler's desk referred to a piece of furniture that belonged to a head servant or butler in a wealthy home. It eventually became a practical piece of furniture in England and in homes in the United States. Shop a variety of butlers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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