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Annisquam Yacht Club Trophy from 1939
Located in Norwell, MA
, Mass. Dated 1939. Engraved "Saturday Series", "Birds" Class, 1939. Marked on Bottom WM Rogers EPNS,8010
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Copenhagen, Christmas plate from 1939
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, Christmas plate from 1939 In perfect condition. 1st factory quality Measures
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Porcelain

Rare pair of 1939 night stand/ side table from Russia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of night stand/side table from Russia , they is three different type of wood, they are quite cute,
Category

Vintage 1930s Night Stands

Materials

Wood

A large oil on canvas from "La Cathédrale d Amiens" 1939 France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A huge impressionist oil painting on canvas dating back to 1939. Capturing the grandeur of Amiens
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Vintage 1930s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome Writing Desk from Germany 1930-1939
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Writing desk made in Germany Material: Chrome Completely restored. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7 days. The price is the same...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Lithograph of "The Umbrella Men from Dances of Mexico" by Carlos Merida, 1939
By Carlos Mérida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Umbrella Men from Dances of Mexico" 1939 by Carlos Mérida, Guatemalan, 1891-1984 signed in
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Coral Mokka Set in Style from Dorothy Draper from 1930s
By Carlsbad
Located in Vienna, Austria
Mokka set from the 1930s, produced in the Victoria Carlsbad porcelain manufactory- This coral coloured set with handprinted black linen consist of: 1 coffee pot, 3 cups with 3 sauce...
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Hollywood Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Armchair with Viennese Can Seat from 1930s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Light weight armchair designed and made in Vienna in the 1930s influenced by Josef Frank. The frame is constructed of beechwood, the Viennese can seat has bee renewed. The wood has...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Oak Executive Desk from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
interior has been refreshed, and the furniture has undergone renovation, finished with a semi-matte lacquer.
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Executive Desk from the 1930s
Oak Executive Desk from the 1930s
$2,764 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak Side Table From the 1930s in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
-table part, there is a drawer with brass fittings. The furniture, after renovation, is finished with
Category

Vintage 1930s European Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wall Clock By Mjolby Intarsia From The Late 1930s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock with different kind of wood manufactured in the late 1930s by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New battery movement. The original movement is stil...
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Softwood

Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s
By Reimers Möbler Mjolby
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid Swedish wall clock attributed to Mjolby Intarsia. New battery movement.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Softwood

Uncensored Anthology Gathered from Many Questionable Sources, Leather, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. Published by The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, New York, 1939. The only copy in leather binding
Category

Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Oak Bookcase From the 1930s in Brown
Located in Opole, PL
Oak Bookcase From the 1930s in Brown A three-winged piece of furniture with three drawers at the
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Vintage 1930s Polish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak Bookcase From the 1930s in Brown
Oak Bookcase From the 1930s in Brown
$3,050 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak Console Table From the 1930s in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
Oak Console Table From the 1930s in Dark Brown An oak console table from the 1930s with a drawer under the top. The piece is placed on three rounded legs, which are supported by arc...
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Vintage 1930s European Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Unique Functionalism Floor Lamp from Czechoslovakia, Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939. Architect: Jindrich Halabala Maker: United crafts and art manufacturer in Brno
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Zamak Figurines from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this set of two figurines – a musician and a dancer – in folk costumes. Both piece of art, together with the base, are made of bronzed Zamak. Presented items are i...
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Vintage 1930s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Figurine of a Boy from the 1930s, Signed
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this bronzed Zamak figurine depicting a boy carrying a basket of grapes on his back. The pedestal is made of wood. Furthermore, there is an unidentified signature of...
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Vintage 1930s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Mirror from the 1920s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Beautiful and rare mirror from the neo-baroque period. Exceptional design, ahead of its time.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ceramic Tea Set from 1930s, Czechoslovakia, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceramic tea set, model Madelon from the 1930s produced in Czechoslovakia. The orange-brown flowing glaze as decor, is typical for this period. The unique form of the tea cup is ama...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two Cherry Wood Chairs from 1930s from the Circle of Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, Austria
with the best materials to make beautiful furniture. Cherrywood and walnut were used only in the bests
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s A patina-covered set composed of a pitcher, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl. The set is great for serving coffee or tea both in every-day si...
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Vintage 1930s European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist bed in walnut, walnut burl and maple. The lines echo the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. The manufacturer is Vezzani of Pescia. Internal measurement...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Burl

Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape holes. Carry handles. American, Circa 1930 Weight: 1.75 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 10"...
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Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Cup in Colored Blown Glass from Muller Freres, 1930
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in colored blown glass from Muller Freres, 1930.  
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Sideboard from 1940s
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
gloss shellac polish) Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end
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Vintage 1930s Czech Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Vase from Colonnata Tuscany from the 1930s
Located in Milano, MI
Tuscan ceramic vase from Colonnata, 1930s Ø cm 12 h cm 39 Ceramica Colonnata was one of the most important and long-lived factories in the Florentine ceramic scene. Born in Sesto ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yacht Blueprint from Eldrigde McInnis
Located in Norwell, MA
Original Naval Architects Drawing of a proposed seventy five foot motor yacht. This is the outboard profile and cabin plan from Eldridge McInnis Inc, Boston Mass. Drawn to a scale of...
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Vintage 1930s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Figurine of a Blacksmith Designed by Auguste Moreau from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a big figurine of bronzed Zamak depicting a blacksmith. This piece of art is based on a draft by Auguste Moreau (casting workshop unknown). The figurine was created i...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Art Deco Pendant Light w Etched Glass from Brooklyn NY
Located in New York, NY
Retrieved from an establishment on the Shore Parkway in Brooklyn, NY. This original Art Deco pendant light comes with 6 rewired sockets and features the original etched glass shade p...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set from Three Glass Carafes from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of three glass carafes for destilates from 1930s, made in Czechoslovakia. The carafes are decorated with silver stripes, the green stripes are coloured glass that has been attach...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Ceramic Bookends with Seals, from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Pair of ceramic bookends from 1930s, produced in Czechoslovakia. Bases are glazed in light green and yellow, the seals in brown and off white.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chandelier from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
50 cm Height 83 cm Opportunity to sell furniture to all countries after determining the price of
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculpturel industrial chairs from ca. 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural industrial chairs from approx. 1930s in wrought iron and wood. Decorative silhouette - The height can be adjusted as needed.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brass Bow Lantern from Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass port and starboard boat lantern by Perko. The red port lantern has a vertical crack. Lantern is mounted to a wood base and is electrified for home display. Weight is 4 po...
Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Wood Veneer Display Cabinet in Chippendale Style From the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Wood & Veneer Display Cabinet in Chippendale Style From the 1930s Standing as a graceful marriage of form and function, this two-part display cabinet exudes timeless elegan...
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Vintage 1930s European Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Large Restored Gym Table, 1930s from Prague
Located in Wien, AT
This impressive large gym table dates from the 1930s and has been professionally restored with great care. Originally designed for physical training and gymnasium use, it features a ...
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Schoolhouse Sofa Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceramic Coral Coloured Pipe-Ashtray from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceramic pipe-ashtray, glazed in coral, blue and off white. Manufactured in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. In a very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist mahogany coffee table from the 1930s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
piece of wooden furniture is in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Side Table from France
Located in Houston, TX
Very stable and comfortable Art Deco side table made out of walnut wood. It has square table top that presents beautiful wood grain, table rests on the square base 14" x 14". Condit...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Thirty Six Foot Speedboat Blueprint from George Lawley and Son from 1931
Located in Norwell, MA
1931 original boat blueprint for a thirty-six-foot launch. Drawn to a scale of one-half inch equals one foot. Dated September 23, 1931. Plan is for a handsome craft with a double coc...
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Walnut Bench from France
Located in Houston, TX
The Art Deco bench is made of walnut wood. The seat is newly reupholstered in light grey fabric. It is supported and elevated by the 4 semi-curved legs, 2 legs on each side connected...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Boat Blueprint from George Lawley
Located in Norwell, MA
George Lawley blueprint of a thirty six foot launch. The legend shows drawing H-233, 36 ft. launch, one half inch to the foot. George Lawley and Son Corporation, Neponset Mass. Appro...
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Vintage 1930s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Suite of 6 wooden chairs from the 1930s-40s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This set of 6 wooden chairs dates from the 1930s-40s. The seat is caned. The back features a geometric marquetry design. They are in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

J Halabala table from the 1930s, Czechoslovakia.
Located in Chorzów, PL
interiors. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The surface has been
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic lamp dating from the 1930s.
By Jean Besnard
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Art Deco lamp base with geometric relief decoration. Beautiful thick glaze, in the style of Jean Besnard. Diameter of the ceramic: 15cm Height to the socket: 23cm French work from t...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Brass Wall Hooks from the 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks in original condition made in Austria in the 1930s. Can be polished to high glossy finish on request. Price per hook, up to 9 available.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
he created his most popular furniture models, including the famous H-269 armchair, the H-214 chair
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
he created his most popular furniture models, including the famous H-269 armchair, the H-214 chair
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
he created his most popular furniture models, including the famous H-269 armchair, the H-214 chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Yacht Blueprint from John Alden, 1931
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint from the famed Naval Architect John G. Alden Co. This plan shows a one inch to the foot. This is the "Lines" drawing for the thirty one foot sloop. The vessel was ...
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Exceptional Art Deco Dining Table from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
One of the most breathtaking dining tables you’ll ever see: A 1930’s Art Deco table in stained Maple, from Paris; completely restored to immaculate condition with a glass-like finish...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Ear Flap Chair In Rosewood Striped Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wing chair from the 1930s. Rosewood with striped upholstery. Classic joinery. — Origin: Denmark — Period: 1930s — Type: Wing chair — Materials: Rosewood striped upholstery — D...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Rare Danish Nightstands from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or sidetables with a spacious storage unit. Beautiful patinated from 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Early Cast Iron Garden Table From France, Circa 1930
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Cast Iron Garden Table From France, Circa 1930. Solid cast iron base with fantastic detail and original color. Concrete top with inlaid rock detail and mosaic style.
Category

Vintage 1930s European Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Table Lamp from 1930s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Clamp mounted industrial table lamp that was made in the 1930s. It is constructed from enameled black and white steel with a chromed stem. The clamp is cast iron. To adjust the tens...
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

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Furniture From 1939 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal furniture from 1939 for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every furniture from 1939 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect furniture from 1939 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A furniture from 1939 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Royal Copenhagen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget and Jindrich Halabala each produced at least one beautiful furniture from 1939 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Furniture From 1939?

Prices for a furniture from 1939 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $73 and can go as high as $280,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,983.
Questions About Furniture From 1939
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    No, Lane Furniture is not the same as United Furniture. Up until 2017, Lane Furniture was a completely separate company from United, and the two furniture makers had no affiliation with each other. That changed when United Furniture, a subsidiary of Heritage Home Group, acquired Lane. Soon after the initial sale, Heritage resold Lane to Bassett Furniture. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Lane Furniture pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An easy way to identify your furniture is to look at the manufacturing label, stamp, or tag which shows the name of the creator. There might also be a signature from the furniture maker instead.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can easily identify your furniture by looking over them in areas such as the underside or backside. If there are drawers, you can pull them out to inspect all the sides. A maker’s mark is often placed in these areas. You can also look for identification papers, as they give the location of the factory, date of manufacture, name of the maker and the location of the factory. Find a variety of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    In the world of furniture design, Panton likely refers to the name of a chair created by Vernon Panton or the Danish designer himself. It is easy to recognize the Panton chair by its curvy, flowing form. The iconic seat, which had been in development since at least 1960, debuted in Danish design magazine Mobilia in 1967 and then at the 1968 Cologne Furniture Fair. It was the first chair to be made from a single piece of molded plastic. His cantilevered S-chair models, made of molded plywood and manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet, were equally innovative. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage Vernon Panton furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Baumritter furniture is the term for furnishings produced by Baumritter. Theodore Baumritter and Nathan S. Ancell founded the company in 1932 in Beecher Falls, Vermont. In 1939, it began producing furniture under the Ethan Allen name, and during the late 1970s, the company was renamed Ethan Allen due to the success of the brand. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baumritter furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Buffet furniture typically refers to the type of table found in dining rooms on which a host or hostess can serve food buffet style. A buffet table is usually taller than a sideboard, but carries a nearly identical function and form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Brutalist furniture is the term for furnishings that reflect the characteristics of Brutalism, a style that emerged during the mid-20th century. Furniture that fits the definition prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and the utilization of negative space and typically features spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes, a stripped-down, natural look and rugged textures. Modular construction from industrial materials, such as tubular steel, concrete, glass and granite, is also common. Furniture designers who worked in the Brutalist style include Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Paul Evans, Oscar Niemeyer, Paul Rudolph and Tom Greene. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Brutalist furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Modular furniture is furniture sold as individual pieces that are intended to be arranged side by side. By mixing and matching coordinating components, you can create a custom layout that suits your specific needs. One of the most common types of modular furniture is the sectional sofa, which can consist of a sofa, loveseat, recliner, corner, chaise and ottoman pieces suitable for positioning in different configurations. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of modular furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What cigar furniture is depends on the context. Some people call furniture designed to store and preserve cigars, like humidors, cigar furniture. Numerous furniture designers have also named lines of seating "Cigar" because of their color or classic style inspired by club chairs once featured in the smoking lounges of private clubs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of furniture from some of the world’s top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chippendale furniture is a style of furniture developed during the mid 18th century. It gets its name from the British cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale because his work inspired the look of the furnishings. Some common elements of Chippendale include upholstered seats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet and yoked backs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chippendale furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Here are some names of furniture. A sofa is an upholstered furnishing designed to accommodate two or more people, while accent chairs are upholstered chairs placed in seating areas. Occasional tables include low coffee tables, tall and narrow end tables and tall, wide console tables. Dining room furniture includes dining room tables and chairs, as well as servers, buffets and hutches for storage. Some types of furniture often found in bedrooms are beds, nightstands, dressers, wardrobes and chests. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Breakfront furniture is typically a large bureau or hutch used for displaying and storing either books or china. Breakfront furniture typically consists of three connected sections, one of which protrudes in front of the two flanking it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In furniture, a highboy is a chest of drawers that rests on decorative legs. Its name comes from the French word for wood, "bois," which sounds similar to the English word “boy.” On 1stDibs, shop a collection of highboy furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metamorphic furniture is anything that transforms to perform more than one purpose. Historic examples include shepherd's chairs that turn into step stools and end tables that become music stands. You'll find a range of antique and vintage metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ercol furniture is from Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, UK. Lucian Ercolani founded the company in 1920 in the nearby city of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and named it after the first syllable of his surname. Shop a range of Ercol furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    Regency is a style of furniture that emerged during the early 19th century, when the Prince of Wales, future King George IV, assumed rule of the United Kingdom as Regent while his father, George III, was ill. Rather than the rich carvings and curves of earlier periods, it is characterized by plain lines and surfaces, slender legs and right angles highlighted by elaborate, often metal, ornamentation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    What retro furniture is depends on the context. In some cases, the term refers to furniture produced more than 20 years ago and is a synonym for vintage. Other times, retro refers to contemporary furniture that looks as if it were made in an earlier decade. Explore a wide variety of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Romweber Furniture was an American furniture manufacturer. It began in the late 1800s with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture; Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room set manufacturer and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. While Romweber Furniture had earlier designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. This includes walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that feature decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware, as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Romweber furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.