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Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese edo period shrine altar
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in CARLTON, AU
details shows a great stillness, which was made during edo period and executed with Japanese cedar.
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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Palace Hibachi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Palace Hibachi Late Meiji Period 1900 – 1912 Black Lacquer/Gold Makie Decorative Design Cats Paw Feet Copper Lining.  
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Late 19th Century Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th century Asian cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century Red and Balck lacquer gilt painted cabinet.
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19th Century Chinese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Mizuya/Kitchen Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This type of Mizuya came from Kansai area which is around Kytoto and Osaka.
A rich family used to own such a large kitchen chest.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

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Cedar, Cypress

Large Provincial Altar Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waxed Raw Cedar Altar Table Distressed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Fine Quality Oak Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, GB
flanked by canted, stop fluted corners and dentilled plinth carving, paneled to the rear, cedar drawer
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1870s English Victorian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning 17th Century Spanish Colonial Escribania - Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb 17th century Spanish colonial fruitwood 'escribania' with finely crafted mahogany, cedar
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Cedar Antique Furniture

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Cedar

Tourist Souvenir Pedestal Tripod Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
the Oaks of Bashan, olive and cedar.
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19th Century Syrian Victorian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Cedar, Olive

English Globe on Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An unusual English Globe cirac 1958 on earlier Victorian hand carved cedar stand. Stamped, Royal
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Early 20th Century English Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Paper

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
quartered and fluted columns. Standing on well shaped bracket feet, drawer linings unusually in Cedar, an
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Antique Japanese Bamboo Spinning Wheel
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Bamboo Spinning Wheel Mingei (Folk Craft) utilitarian tool traditionally used for everyday spinning. It has Wonderful Patina due to many years of soot accumulation from coo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Cedar

Japanese Lacquer and Bronze Temple Ranma Panel
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Temple Ranma (Panel) lacquered with many coats of lacquer which created this rich dark brown finish on cryptomaria wood. The ornamentations are bronze flowers. There are two...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Stair Tansu
Located in CARLTON, AU
This chest drawers in the form of a stairway (Kaidan Tansu) during Edo period (H208cm,W60cm, D137.5cm), and could be displayed separately in two parts. This will fit into the archite...
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16th Century Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Rare 19th Century Double Bank Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare 19th century double bank chest of drawers and of very good quality with cedar linings and
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1850s English Victorian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Mahogany

Edo period coat rack stand, easy to assemble
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very rare wooden rack stand with designed to be slightly leaning back. Must has been used so frequently, traces of every stroke and touch have left incredible marks on top....
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1780s Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Lovely Lidded Brass Box by Eisenacher Motorenwerk WTF 1910-1920, Germany
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rectangular and practical brass casket or box made by Eisenacher Motorenwerk in Geislingen an der Steige, 1910-1920, Germany. Perfect for small items like jewelry, coins, keys, cards...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Continental Silver Plate Covered Rectangular Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Continental Silverplate covered rectangular box Cedar Interior. Hinged cover. High relief repousse
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Early 20th Century German Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Italian marquetry commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Northern Italian marquetry commodes with cedar, amaranth, sycamore, and walnut with later
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Sycamore, Walnut

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
. This desk follows the design of blockfront case furniture made in Newport and
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18th Century and Earlier American Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Dresden Tea Set with Hand-Painted Flowers and Raised Figural Faces of Ladies
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this fabulous Helena Wolfson Dresden tea set decorated with hand-painted flower bouquets and raised figural faces of ladies. It includes a tea pot, sugar and crea...
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1890s German Rococo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Cedar

Small Makah Lidded Basket Duck Motif
By Native American Art
Located in Seguin, TX
twining technique, with the inner bark of the red cedar for the foundation warp and stationery weft, and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Seagrass, Cedar

Collection of 4 Makah Lidded Baskets Duck Canoe Motif
By Native American Art
Located in Seguin, TX
the closed wrapped twining technique, with the inner bark of the red cedar for the foundation warp
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Early 20th Century American Native American Cedar Antique Furniture

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Seagrass, Cedar

American Country House 18th Century Original Painted Chest On Stand
Located in Shustoke, GB
, the whole made what I believe to be cedar, retaining its original smoke work decoration and standing
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Early 19th Century American Adam Style Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Makah Lidded Basket Whale Whaling Motif
By Native American Art
Located in Seguin, TX
cedar for the foundation warp and stationery weft, and beargrass or slough grass both of which can be
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Early 20th Century American Native American Cedar Antique Furniture

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Seagrass, Cedar

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
Located in London, GB
Fine Bunko (document box) and Suzuribako (writing box), style of Ogawa Haritsu, seal mark of KAN. Each of typical form and decorated in gold hiramakie, takamakie, kirigane, muranash...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Other Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Copper, Silver

Regency Rosewood Wall Shelf
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
are cedar wood lined, satinwood cross banded and have original gilt brass knob handles. The top has
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Early 19th Century British Regency Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood, Cedar

Fine and Rare Pair of Specimen Wood Book Trays Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in New York, NY
, cedar, goncalo alves, yew, sissoo and orange. Two of the wood strips, three walnut and orange samples
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19th Century British Regency Cedar Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood, Walnut, Cedar, Yew

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Fragment Santo "Dios Padre"
Located in OAXACA, OAXACA
19th century wood Santo fragment representing God Father "Dios Padre" from Oaxaca, Mexico. Beautiful hand carving, circa 1820-1830 has a natural wax finish the wood is cedre and it ...
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Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Side-Cabinet or Server
Located in London, GB
The rectangular top with fret-carved three-quarter gallery with acorn turned finials and two hinges candle boxes, above a pair of maplewood lined frieze drawers and a pair of line in...
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19th Century American Federal Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

North Italian Late 16th-Early 17th Century Chest
Located in Groningen, NL
North Italian cedarwood cassone chest late 16th-early 17th century with hand carved figures decorated with fine penwork. The top was renewed in the mid-19th century, for that you ha...
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Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

William Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
oysters on sides, boxwood, ebony, bog oak, cedar and boxwood. Replaced brasses and bun feet Circa 1680
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18th Century and Earlier British Charles II Cedar Antique Furniture

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Boxwood, Cedar, Ebony, Holly, Oak, Walnut

Early 19th C Spanish Colonial Cedar Wedding Case on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
of Mexican cedar. This case has a dome top with simple sides and three rectangle mirror panels. The
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Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

St. Croix Mahogany Directoire One Drawer Stand, Stamped By Maker circa 1790-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
This Directoire or Consulate Style solid Mahogany One Drawer Work-stand / Table was made in the Danish West Indies on the Island of Saint Croix in the Late Eighteenth Century. The ...
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Late 18th Century Caribbean Directoire Cedar Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Cedar

Rare Labeled Early 19th C Haitian French Colonial Day Bed from the West Indies
Located in Charleston, SC
pieces of antique furniture from the country of Haiti. West Indian, West Indies, French Colonial
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19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Barbados Regency Cedrela Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
documenting Caribbean antiques title "West Indian Furniture of the Lesser Antilles," on page 132.
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1820s Bajan Regency Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Tobagonian Specimen Wood Tripod Table Made for 1885 Exhibit
Located in Charleston, SC
An intriguing cedrela and rosewood tripod pedestal table from Tobago, circa 1885, featuring a specimen top with labeled exotic woods. The handwritten labels underneath catalog each o...
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19th Century Trinidadian British Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Cedar

Early 1900s Moroccan Hand Crank Coffee Grinder Silver, Brass Coins Functional
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique hand-crank grinder is made of tamarisk wood, with hand-engraved silver melange adornment, hand carved embellishments, and numerous antique coins. Entirely handmade, this...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

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Silver, Brass

Early 1900s Moroccan Hand-Crank Coffee Grinder Silver, Brass Coins Functional
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique hand-crank grinder is made of tamarisk wood, with hand-engraved silver melange adornment, hand carved camel bone embellishments, and numerous antique coins. Entirely han...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Early 1900s Moroccan Hand Crank Coffee Grinder Silver, Brass Coins Functional
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique hand-crank grinder is made of tamarisk wood, with hand-engraved silver melange adornment, hand carved camel bone embellishments, and numerous antique coins. Entirely han...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper

Natural Wood Provincial Cedar Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Natural wood 19th century Provincial cedar cabinet - chest. The wood is natural in very good
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19th Century Chinese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Chinese Cedar Cabinet, 18th - 19th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese cedar cabinet of unusual proportion, having one drawer and two cupboard doors enclosing one
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19th Century Chinese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Phenix Furniture Chest of Drawers with Integrated Mirror and Cedar Lined Drawer
Located in Germantown, MD
Part of a 8 Piece Bedroom Set by the very reputable Phenix Furniture Co, Warren Pa. Very well made
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural cedar steps - Japan, 1920s
Located in London, GB
A set of two-tier antique steps, made in Japan a century ago. The robust flared shape grants them a plinth-like quality which would befit use as a plant stand. An object of simple be...
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1920s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest, "Acme Chests / South Bend Illinois" plaque label inside, with brass
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Cedar Plank Table from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Late 19th century cedar table from Guanajuato, Mexico. Extensive use can be seen by table top
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1890s Mexican Rustic Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

18th C. Chinese Three Drawer Ancient Cedar Sideboard
Located in San Marino, CA
An 18th century Chinese three drawer sideboard. Made of ancient cedar in perfect Ming style.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple Meiji era side table constructed from heavily patinated cedar timber with remnants of old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Jita or Bonsai Stand of Burl Cedar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A wonderful antique jita or bonsai stand of burl cedar, the natural edge lightly polished. Dorothy
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Early 20th Century Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Cedar Tea Tables
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of one-of-a-kind ancient cedar tall tea tables from Shanshi. Single-drawer under fixed shelf
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Primitive Charred Cedar Japanese Low/Coffee Wabi Wabi
Located in London, GB
A unique, Charred cedar Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated thick cedar top Made using 19th C
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1880s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Early 20th C. Wabi Sabi Cedar Tansu/Cabinet
Located in London, GB
patinated cedar with ample storage. sympathetically restored in our London workshop.
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1920s Asian Taisho Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles
Located in London, GB
These sculptural forms are the result of erosion over time. Fixed as upright poles on the seabed by fisherman on the French Atlantic coast, these objects are designed to grow mussels...
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Wabi Sabi Japanese Cedar Charred Pine Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A unique heavily patinated cedar coffee table on weighted charred pine base. Made using 19th
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19th Century Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kling Factories waterfall Art Deco armoire mahogany dresser cedar lined wardrobe. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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Cedar Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cedar antique furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of cedar 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 choice in our collection of cedar antique furniture, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of cedar antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Native American Art, A&J Zimmerman Ltd. and Kling Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cedar Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of cedar antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,597, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $485,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cedar Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    There 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 1, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.