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Thonet armchair by Otto Wagner, 1910s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 50cm
cleaned
reupholstery
used renovation oil
Category
1910s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wood Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition
- Fully functional
- seat height-45cm.
Category
1910s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The chairs have been fully restored and are made out of cherry wood.
Category
1830s Czech Biedermeier Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Dining Chairs Made in Czechia circa 1830s, Restored Cherry
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier dining chairs made in Czechia circa 1830s. Restored by our team. Made out of Cherry wood and fabric, very high quality materials.
Category
1830s Czech Biedermeier Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Art Deco Moser Style Pink Clear White Cased Cut Glass Hinged Lid Lg Dresser Box
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic Art Deco art glass box with three layers of cased glass, pink on the outside cut in rectangles with the corners cut, clear in the middle cut with intriguing diago...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Vintage Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
elegance of the Bauhaus Era.
This is a perfect example of Czech Bauhaus style.
Original very well
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats, one shown with original cane seat.
Price per chair.
All chairs are the same dime...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
1920s-1930s Pair of Bauhaus-style lounge chairs by Mücke
Melder
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of Bauhaus-style lounge chairs by Mücke & Melder, dating from the 1920s–1930s. Featuring original green upholstery in vintage condition with visible signs of age including some ...
Category
1920s Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928
By Thonet-Mundus, Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus. Designed in year 1928 by prof. Gustav Adolf Schneck. Bent beechwood. New shellac finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Bohemian glass decanter - In the style of Moser -Qajar Türkiye Persian Arabian
By Bohemia, Bohemia Crystal, Koloman Moser
Located in Lugo, IT
Bohemian glass decanter.
Glass with gold and enamel decorations.
It is possible that they were made for the Islamic, Turkish, Persian, or Arabian markets.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
1880s Czech Bohemian Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bohemian glass decanter - In the style of Moser -Qajar Türkiye Persian Arabian
By Bohemia, Bohemia Crystal, Koloman Moser
Located in Lugo, IT
Bohemian glass decanter.
Glass with gold and enamel decorations.
It is possible that they were made for the Islamic, Turkish, Persian, or Arabian markets.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
1880s Czech Bohemian Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bohemian glass decanter - In the style of Moser -Qajar Türkiye Persian Arabian
By Bohemia, Koloman Moser
Located in Lugo, IT
Bohemian glass decanter.
Cut glass with gold and enamel decorations.
It is possible that they were made for the Islamic, Turkish, Persian, or Arabian markets.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
1880s Czech Bohemian Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Brown Oak Art Deco Armchair, Halabala - UP Zavody, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
armchair is ideal for those looking for furniture with history and style. It is a beautiful and functional
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table Made in 1820s Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
name of the game. Despite original Biedermeier pieces being over 200 years old, the furniture of the
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Wooden Flower Pot Bench, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 French Antique Crystal Glasses, circa 1900
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An elegant and refined set of ten antique crystal glasses from France, dating to approximately 1900. These finely crafted glasses feature a subtle ribbed texture within the crystal, ...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Romantic Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
early 20th century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using exotic woods. Pieces
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
4 Black Bentwood
Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Stendig Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Walking stick, a boar’s head, by Joseph Ladislav Nēmec, Prague 1900.
By Josef Ladislav Némec
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: L-shaped silver handle, depicting a boar's head with Baltic amber acorns and embossed and carved leaves. Cabochon garnet stone eyes. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. S...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa
Completely restored, new upholstery included
Shellac polish.
Source: Czech
Category
1820s Czech Biedermeier Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
$5,502 Sale Price
50% Off
Hoffmann and Schlevogt Art Nouveau Malachite Glass Trinket Box
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic example of a I. Heinrich Hoffmann Czech Art Deco malachite glass high relief reclining
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs by Josef Chochol, Oak, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Restored Art Deco armchairs by Czech Avant-Garde Josef Chochol.
Designer: Josef Chochol
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
1920s Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Chairs, No. 811 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished by shellac
- seat cane strings in good condition
- backrest cane strings with minor damage
Category
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Restored ArtDeco Set of Four Oak Armchairs, High-Quality Leather, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using exotic woods. Pieces are typically lacquered to
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Leather
Pallme Koenig Blue, Pink and Ivory Iridised Glass Vase c1899
By Pallme König
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A classic tall Pallme Koenig iridised vase in ivory base with thick pink applied swags to the top and vibrant blue dots to the base, hand tooled, it has a round base a narrowing wais...
Category
1890s Czech Jugendstil Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in velvet fabric
- Wooden legs have been refurbished
- Height of seat 43 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Baroque Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920
s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Porcelain Seder Plate, Karlsbad, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic)—is both artistically and historically noteworthy.
The plate is
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Restored Art Deco Small Table, Oak, Brass, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
originated in France in the early 20th century. Its furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Forest Sideboard Signed By Josef Blank
Located in Charmes, FR
sculptures due to fragility, signed by Josef Blank, active in the Czech Republic at the end of the 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Black Forest Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
18th Century Bohemian Corpus of Christ
Located in Wien, AT
An expressive hand-carved wooden corpus of Christ from 18th century Bohemia, originally mounted on a wooden cross for devotional use.
Executed in the late Baroque style, the figure s...
Category
18th Century Czech Baroque Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Material: Beech, Chrome-plated steel.
Very well-prese...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1923 R.U.R. Rossum
s Universal Robots
By Karel Capek
Located in Bath, GB
original Czech.
Flat signed by Capek to a front endpaper. Signed copies of R.U.R., Capek's best known work
Category
1920s Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Set of 9 Moser Gold Gilded Cranberry Tumbler Glasses
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Toronto, ON
An usual and delicate set of 9 Antique Moser cranberry & gold gilt tumbler glasses. This thin cranberry glass is gilded ornately in gold scroll motifs and handpainted with flowers.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Set of Vintage Bohemian Blue Art Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
enamel dot highlights. These glass objects originate in the Czech Republic and date approximately 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass
$3,313 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Bentwood Plant Stand by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood plant stand by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A vintage leather medicine ball from Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s. This classic piece of fitness equipment showcases aged leather with natural wear, including scratches and cracks. Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Bohemian Crystal Goblet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of Czech artistry, this Bohemian glass goblet exhibits carefully carved scenes
Category
19th Century Czech Bohemian Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$11,500
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Additional
Category
1920s Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
$7,200 / set
Set of Eight Art Nouveau Chairs Model 639 by Thonet, Cotton - Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of eight bistro chairs, completely restored, French polish, mottled greige cotton upholstery.
Model 639.
Attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
Thonet Fabrique' en Tchecoslovaquie (lab...
Category
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of Two Studies in the Bauhaus Style Typography, Gouache from 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Two decorative studies in typography, painted in gouache on paper with influences from the Bauhaus.
The studies were made in the master class for graphic design in Pressburg.
Both ...
Category
1920s Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Cast Iron
Wood Bench
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful antique cast iron bench from Eastern Europe in original condition with original patina.
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia.
Made by UP
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Pair of 1920s Armchairs Made Out of Rosewood and High Quality Leather
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus, Art Deco
Period: 1920-1929.
Material: chromed steel, rosewood, high quality leather
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Spruce solid wood with rosewood veneer.
N...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Early 20th century unique Czech Bauhaus trolley.
Period: 1920-1929.
Material: Oak and chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 "No.515" Dining Chairs
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Forest, BE
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s, famous Austrian designer – together with Mr. Josef Hoffmann he designed the cafe terrace at the Vi...
Category
1850s Czech Mid-Century Modern Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,112 / set
Pair Of Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1st edition! - CZ ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very rare pair of the first edition(!) of bentwood chairs by Thonet from the early 20th century, produced by Thonet in Bohemia. Designed around 1906 by none other than the world reno...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Loetz Ausfuehrungen 157 White with Blue Stripes Glass Bowl Vase c1915
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A classic Loetz Ausfuehrungen 157 (one of the major Loetz series) White with Blue Stripes Glass Bowl Vase produced c1915. Ausf 157 usually has a white base with a contrasting colour ...
Category
1910s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A large Loetz Delphi pattern vase in green with a bulbus near spherical top with a large opening over a round base with a typical Loetz twist to the body. Finely iridised a classic L...
Category
1890s Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Bohemian Harrach Iridised Glatt Iris Pattern Glass Vase, for Lobmeyr 1875
By Harrach Glassworks, J.
L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A large rare early Victorian Harrach Glatt Iris vase made for Lobmeyr by Harrach, With an iridised petrol finish and black and white stylised enamelling. The Glatt iris range was the...
Category
1870s Czech Early Victorian Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Flashed and Cut Glass Vase with Ballet Dancer from Fachschule Haida Glass School
By Fachschule Steinschönau
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A fabulous Fachschule Haida Amber, flashed over clear, cut low bowl depicting in alternating amber and clear panels front and back with dramatic black profile ballet dancers and danc...
Category
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bohemian Air Trap Harrach Purple on Cream Gilded Pair of Glass Vases, 1890
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A vibrant pair of Air Trap, purple graduating to cream/ivory, pair of deceptively heavy vases by Harrach decorated with raised gilding depicting blossoming branches - probably Prunus...
Category
1890s Czech Art Nouveau Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Amphora, Pair of Wall Plates with a Provencal Design, 1920
By Amphora
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of Art Deco ceramic wall plates by Amphora, ca.1920. Provencal design. Decor of young Provencal girls in a landscape typical of the Art Deco years. Young women are dressed in th...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jugendstil Side Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil side table with brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1910s Czech Jugendstil Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,171
Jugendstil side table with blue tiles top by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil side table with blue tiles top and brass leg endings designed by Adolf Loos in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Jugendstil Czech Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Czech antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, wood and metal, every item from our selection of Czech antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Czech antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of Czech antique furniture bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Czech antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Jindřich Halabala, Thonet and Moser Glassworks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Czech Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of Czech antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $289,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,441.
Questions About Czech Antique Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 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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