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American Federal Mahogany 2-Drawer Work Table W/ Original Cup Casters, C. 1800
Located in Germantown, MD
American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand / Work Table.
Features Two large drawers over four carved and turned bulbous pineapple legs with the original brass cupped casters. F8nish...
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
industrial iron base is solid, allowing this to function as a desk, console, work or craft table. This rustic
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Walnut Worktable
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has a drawer with its wooden han...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has two drawers with its wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820, Cherrywood
Located in Belmont, MA
typical Biedermeier period furniture piece, which should not be missing in any Biedermeier lover's
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Pine Shop Counter
sku 1853
Width 226cm x Depth 64cm x Height 92cm
Weight 79kg
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
William IV Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV mahogany work table, having a single drawer over a basket, above the stem terminating on a platform base on bun feet, raised on castors. This pi...
Category
19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Burr Walnut Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut work table, remaining in very good condition for its age.
Width: 56cm Depth: 40cm Height: 71cm
Category
19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2x Table with Royal heritage Retro Vintage Blue XL Kitchen Table or Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Table with Royal heritage, Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,252 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Lyra Sewing Table in antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash root on solid conifers. Straight, bipedal base on lyre-shaped, perforated cheeks with metal sides. Underneath pull-out woollen drawer. Four-sided base plate. Top drawer with comp...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Early American Vintage Wooden Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood vintage farm table has a drawer and bottom shelf for extra storage with removable top. Perfect as a work table or console.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian Off-White Enamel Fold-Top Sewing Table / Student Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Victorian Off-White Enameled Fold-Top Sewing Table that been used as Student Desk for decades. Measures 29" in width, 17" in depth and 31.5" tall. Measures 58" in width fully ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Antique American Farmhouse Weathered Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
furniture maker, adding to the overall antique character, elegant warmth, and rich historical depth
Category
Mid-19th Century Rustic Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Lovely sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates from the Art Nouveau period, around 1910 to be precise. The table has a beautiful Art Nouveau design. The small table is...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,168 Sale Price
20% Off
19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC French Ebonised Beech Shop Counter
sku 1261
W193 x D73 x H82 cm
Weight 57 kg
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Beech
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Campaign Table, early 20th Century. Round, folding table with wood locking mechanism and brass fittings.
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Campaign Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter
s Workbench
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Solid Wood Carpenter's Workbench
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spanish 19th Century Massive Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Spanish 19th century shop counter is over 14 feet long (14’-5 ¼”long) - a fantastic scale to anchor a large kitchen or retail business. The top of this table is made of ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Victorian 19th Century Walnut Oak Country Linen Book Press London 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique mahogany linen or book press by Tomas Bradford & Co, London & Manchester, circa 1860.
The press having an upper frame with a large turned wooden screw with a turning h...
Category
1860s English Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
19th C. George IV Partial Ebonized Bookmatched And Carved Mahogany Sewing Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 19th Century George IV Partial Ebonized Bookmatched And Carved Mahogany Sewing Stand
The sewing stands Opens to view thirteen graduated, including two 8-slot radial, compartmen...
Category
19th Century British George IV Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand Table.
The sewing stand opening to view a central crimson jacquard silk pad flanked by four graduated compartmen...
Category
19th Century British Rococo Revival Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Art Populaire Workbench or Counter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art populaire workbench, a timeless piece steeped in history and character, featuring three spacious drawers and the versatility to serve as a sideboard, counter, or workbench. Its a...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
French side table with chinoiserie decorated with Chinese lacquer from 1800s
Located in Cesena, FC
French coffee table with chinoiserie
French side table with chinoiserie, finely decorated with Chinese lacquer, in the interior compartment divided into small spaces and small drawe...
Category
1860s Chinese Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Edwardian Painted Satinwood Ladies Workbox
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian painted satinwood ladies workbox. The domed cover painted with a panel depicting young infants within a rose painted border, opening to reveal a fitted upholstered interior...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
$2,675 Sale Price
46% Off
American Mahogany Drop Leaf Barley Twist Work Table with Orig. Brasses, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany drop leaf three drawer work table with incised carvings, original circular foliage brasses, key hole escutcheons, and resting on bulbous ringed barley twist...
Category
1810s American Federal Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Figured Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut side table the well figured top having lift up ends and moulded edge. two the freeze fitted with drawers and sewing box below. All raised up on four slender cabriole supports ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,347 Sale Price
27% Off
18th C. William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table or Work Table.
Measures 25" in width, 18.5" in depth and stands 29" tall.
Category
Late 18th Century William IV Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Sewing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sewing table, the well-figured top with lift-up ends above two frieze drawers with knob hands to the upholstered pull-out sewing box. Raised up on turned tulip stem and circular base...
Category
19th Century British Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,156 Sale Price
33% Off
A beutiful satinwood birch and ebony Bieder
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satinwood birch work table
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch, Ebony, Satinwood
Collection of 3 French Pastry Shop Counters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of three painted counters from a 19th Century French pastry shop. This rare and outstanding group of counters would transform your everyday kitchen or retail shop with a...
Category
19th Century French Other Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
$39,995 / set
19thC French Elm Cobblers Bench Console
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC French Elm Cobblers Bench Console
sku 1759
W201 x D51 x H69 cm
Weight 75 kg
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Elm
Early 20th c. Distressed Factory Rolling Worktable/Cart c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A beautifully distressed factory rolling worktable/cart with large cast iron wheels. The body is thick wood covered with sheet metal on the top. All four wheels rotate for eas...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
$1,195 Sale Price
71% Off
19th Century French Patisserie Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French patisserie table.
A rare model with decorative rams heads and its original marble top.
Circa 1860.
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pine "X" Base Trestle Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome Trestle Table is distinguished by its unusual base. Two sturdy boards are crossed and half-mortised in the center to form the “X”. Four nuts and bolts reinforce the j...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
A Regency Rosewood Work Table, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded edges, fitted with a drawer with two brass pulls; the turned legs terminating in brass claw feet are joined by a small stretcher.
Category
1820s English Regency Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Work Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany work table, remaining in good condition for its age.
Width: 54cm Depth: 40cm Height: 73cm
Category
19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Wooden Press for Cheese Making
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Wooden Press for Cheese Making
Category
1850s Spanish Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Table with Royal heritage 1910s Large Kitchen Table or retail Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
Industrial fabric cutting table we bought this out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,194 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Dutch Art Studio Console or Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully distressed and patinated in hues of greys, blues and reds; after years of art making and artistic work this magnificent antique Dutch working art studio table or console ...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century European Table Top Cabinet with Great Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European workbench or table from the late 19th century with contemporary additions. This antique farmhouse style table from Europe features a rectangular-shaped overhanging top, ab...
Category
19th Century European Primitive Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A rustic antique farmhouse harvest table from the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century. Restored, retaining original character, distressed painted white, the plank top with ric...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV work table panelled in rosewood and bois rose
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Louis XV work table panelled in rosewood and bois rose
Private Collection Mice of Domenico di Rugiano
Category
1790s Italian Louis XV Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spanish 19th Century Blacksmith
s Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational 19th century Blacksmith's Worktable from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed from very thick planks of meleze - a very hard pine with a single drawer....
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
Oak Pig Bench Butcher
s Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of this heavy duty pig bench is made from a single slab of oak almost four inches thick. Two or three superficial cracks that appeared as the board dried have been filled.. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th C. Swedish Period Baroque Table w/Stone Top- A Great Kitchen Work Table!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque stone top table from the early 18th century. This antique kitchen table from Sweden features it's original stone top, rectangular in shape, which rests atop ...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Oak Rectangular Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very old and solid work table which shows its age to great advantage. With a long banded overhanging top, two apron drawers (one with an escutcheon, lacking the key), and carved fr...
Category
19th Century Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Marquetry Burl Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Burl sewing table with plenty 9f storage and on Wheels. Measures 24.25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 27.5" tall.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Eclectic Walnut Wood and Veneer Sewing Table, Circa 1900
Located in Opole, PL
been made in walnut wood.
The piece of furniture is in a rectangular form on two turned, baluster
Category
Early 1900s European Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,278 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Oak Single Drawer Legs Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Oak Single Drawer Work Table. Measures 34" in width, 23.5" in depth and stands 29" tall. Knee clearance is 24.5".
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique regency quality figured mahogany sewing table having a quality figured mahogany top with two drop leaves above two drawers with original turned mahogany knobs sliding silk st...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19thC French Mahogany
Pine Painted Counter Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC French Mahogany & Pine Painted Counter Drawers
sku 1608
W202 x D63 x H88 cm
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Louis Philippe Period French Walnut Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome nearly 200 year old French Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) walnut travailleuse (sewing work table - thread stand)
Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted o...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Cheese Display Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French cheese display table.
The base is painted metal and the large top is made of porcelain. This would be an ideal kitchen island, folding table in a utility or back ...
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century William and Mary Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A sophisticated 19th Century William and Mary style Mahogany Two-Drawer Sewing Table or Side Table in great antique condition. Was recently refinished and looks gorgeous. Measures 21...
Category
Mid-19th Century American William and Mary Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Rolling Sewing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Sewing Table on wheels with a compartmented top drawer and large storage lower drawer. Very good antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Rococo Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early American Style Pine and Maple Spiral-Turned Leg Single Drawer Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Pine and Maple Spiral-Turned Legs Single Drawer Work Table. Very sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Maple, Pine
Country Kitchen Counter or Center Island Worktable
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully handcrafted French Island Unit / Counter has a great white washed finish of a Swedish, Gustavian, country or farmhouse look. The island was possibly once used as a shop...
Category
Early 20th Century European Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
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Industrial Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of industrial antique furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of industrial antique furniture — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of industrial antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of industrial antique furniture, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of industrial antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Holophane, O.C. White and X-Ray Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Industrial Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of industrial antique furniture start at $25 and top out at $168,500 with the average selling for $1,993.
Questions About Industrial Antique Furniture
- 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 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, 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 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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