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19th Century American Empire One-Drawer Flame Mahogany Sewing or Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century American Empire One-Drawer Flame Mahogany Sewing or Work Table.
Measures 20" in width, 16.5" in depth and stands 26" tall. Top opens to reveal a compartmented storage t...
Category
19th Century American American Empire Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Opole, PL
the 2nd half of the 19th century. The form of this piece of furniture is modest – characteristic of
Category
Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,082 Sale Price
20% Off
French Sewing Table, Manner of Alphonse Giroux Paris, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Belmont, MA
French Sewing Table, manner of Alphonse Giroux, Paris, 19th century.
This pretty small sewing table has a beautiful birds eye maple veneer and its original fittings.
It comes with ...
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1880s French Neoclassical Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Antique Artist
s Materials Table, English, Oak, Stand, Roberson
Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's materials table. An English oak fold out companion stand by Roberson & Co of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.
Extraordinary arti...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sewing Table in Birchen Burl, circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
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Presented piece of furniture is after a renovation; French-polished.
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Drawer Stand for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small stand with a single apron drawer mounted on the carved base. The recessed frieze raised on turned legs mounted on a shaped trestle base with two square stretchers.
L. 33", ...
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19th Century Rustic Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unusual Irish George III Harewood and Satinwood Inlaid Work Table
Located in New York, NY
The table top in the form of a rectangular box finely inlaid with an oval flowerhead centered by bellflower spray spandrels; the sides inlaid with bellflower garlands and brass carry...
Category
1780s Irish George III Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Harewood
Biedermeier Inlaid Rosewood and Fruitwood Work Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top deeply dished with a cushion-molded edge, over a frieze drawer inlaid with arabesque scrollwork; raised on four incurved legs joined by a shaped inlaid platform s...
Category
1830s Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood
19th Century 3-Drawer Turned Legs Mahogany Work Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century 3-drawer turned legs mahogany work table on wheels.
Features two smaller top drawers measuring 6.75" in width, 13" in depth and 2.25" in height in the inside, one large...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice earl Victorian Burl walnut sewing stand and work table in very good condition. This unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under the top lid as seen often i...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Iron and Oak Table
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This table has a wonderfully weathered pale grey oak top. With a decorative double cast iron base which is painted in green color.
The table is in a good condition structural cond...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
$5,919 / item
Antique Victorian Irish Killarney Work Arbutus Marquetry Inlaid Work Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
furniture and were versatile in the effects created by the use of its veneers from the root, trunk and
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique burr walnut work table, the shaped burr walnut lift up top, opening to reveal a green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage comp...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. The brilli...
Category
19th Century English French Provincial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with cast iron base with painted wood work or table surface that lends itself to be used as an end table, side table, bedside table or nightstand. H...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Pedestal 2-Drawer Side Table / Sewing Table, C. 1840
Located in Germantown, MD
A Biedermeier era Flame Mahogany pedestal 2-drawer sewing table or side table.
A Delicate Louis Philippe side table or sewing table out of Germany from the late 19th century around...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Pig Bench Butcher
s Block Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
The top of his magnificent Pig Bench is a single slab of oak over 3’ thick. It is gnarled, chopped, and cupped through decades of purposeful use. The hand-sawn legs are mortised dire...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drafting Table Base with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with gold gilt cast iron clawfoot base. The original wood top has been replaced by a white marble one that now lends itself to be used as an end tab...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
19thC English Painted Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC English painted pine prep table
Measures: W 108 x D 77 x H 83cm.
Category
1870s English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
19thC French Printers Cabinet / Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
19thC French Fruitwood Printers Cabinet / Counter with adjustable shelves
W187 x D57 x H103 cm.
Category
1890s French Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19thC Primitive Elm Pine Butchers Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890.
19thC Primitive elm pine butchers work table, elm legs and thick rustic pine top.
Well suited as a kitchen island or prep table.
Measures: W176 x D75.5 x H8...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Shop Counter.
Brass edged mahogany top with glazed doors to one side and a bank of drawers and shelving ...
Category
1890s English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter /Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter/ Table with original cast iron foot brackets in place.
Provenance: Post Office - Abersychan Pontypool - Wales
An idea...
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1870s English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
19thC English Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers
Original hardware
Measures: W 215 x D 70 x H 76 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
$8,121
19thC English Butchers Bench Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890.
19thC English butchers bench work table
Solid beech top with pine pegged tapered front
stout block rear legs. Sourced from a butchers shop in Balby - South Yo...
Category
1890s English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Beech, Pine
A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular overhanging top with broad calamander banding, over one frieze drawer fitted with chased brass knobs, set between recessed retangular panels above an ebonized beaded ...
Category
1810s Regency Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Large Butcher Block
Located in Marseille, FR
Large butcher block from the 19th century. Restoration to be planned on the work plan, large frieze drawer. Dimension height 86 cm for a width of 190 cm and a depth of 75 cm.
Category
19th Century European Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,497
Pennsylvania Dutch Pin Top Work Table 18th Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A really special and honest Pennsylvania Dutch (Doylstown) work table ca' 1740-1760. Walnut with pin top, the table has a beautiful patina and nice graining. Heavy and very sturdy-ca...
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Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Oakwood Sewing / Side Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful sewing or side table made of oak wood. The table dates back to the time of Art Nouveau period, more specifically from the time, around 1905. The table has a very nice art n...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,460 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique New Williams Arts
Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it houses spool boxes and the original st...
Category
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Old 19th Century Winegrower
s Table in Pine, Disassembles into Two Parts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old 19th century winegrower's table in pine;
disassembles into two parts.
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
French Provincial fruitwood work table or console table, 19th c., rectangular top, over two drawers to front and side, rising on tapered legs.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century.
Featuring hand-crafted pegged solid wood construction, featuring an overhanging rectangular eboniz...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaves Draper
s Table with Brass Measuring Tape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak draper's table from the 19th century, with brass measuring tape and drop leaves. Created in England during the 19th century, this oak table features a rectangular top ...
Category
19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Butcher
s Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful later 19th century Butcher's Table from the South of France. Beautifully constructed in the Papillon style - butterfly - with a cast iron base and its original marble top...
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Early 19th Century English Oak Leather Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A charming early 19th century English oak work stand. Having a rectangular top with gilt tooled green leather inset writing surface, a brass keyhole shaped escutcheon and original ke...
Category
Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Primitive perfection!! A charming antique American pine country farmhouse work table in original red paint. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, originating in the northeastern Un...
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century American Classical Sewing Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fine and rare, beautifully restored American Classical period sewing stand work table in mahogany and rosewood.
Elegantly sophisticated, this scarce antique is a wonderful exam...
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
19th Century Painted Kitchen Table with 1 Deep Drawer
Tapered Legs, Sout
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century painted kitchen table with 1 deep drawer & tapered legs, Southern Italy.
Category
19th Century Italian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table
Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high
Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
$6,800 Sale Price
26% Off
Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820-25
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, South German 1820-25.
Cherry veneer with beautiful floral marquetry details in maple and plum wood. The sewing table has two drawers, the inside of one of...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country work table in gustavian style from the early 1800s, most likely from the years between 1810 and 1820. The table is from Northern Sweden and is a strong piece with a s...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
Elegant Biedermeier Elmwood Sewing or Side Table, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sewing or side table from Southern Germany, circa 1820, is crafted from beautifully grained elmwood with an interior division made of cherrywood, showcasing ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Elm
$2,650 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hospital Table, circa 1920
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, metal
- With patina
- Fully functional
- Adjustable
- Good, original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Decent Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1825.
Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-handed frame box on a telescopic column on saber-shaped legs. Filament and ribbon inlays. Four...
Category
19th Century European Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
19th Century Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly interesting Biedermeier sewing table, circa 1820.
Mahogany on solid beechwood. On strongly curved cross-legged legs, joined by a slightly interlacing intermediate part, and t...
Category
19th Century Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century South German/West German Biedermeier Sewing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherrywood on solid softwood. Straight, two-wise frame box made of baluster-shaped columns, connected by turned column. Four-sided tabletop in compartments for sewing utensils.
(G...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Softwood
Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an exquisite example having a superior quality burr walnut lift up top with beautiful satinwoo...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Sewing Table with Chinoiserie Lacquer
English, Early 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique sewing table is beautifully decorated from base to table-top in golden chinoiserie lacquered stories and patterns. The table is from early 19th century England and has t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Restored circa 1920s Hennes France Butchers Table Bronzed Mounts Glass Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920s fully stamped Hennes Fils Constructeur 12 Rue Talensac nantes French Butchers table with bronzed mounts and galler...
Category
1920s French Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Blue Folk Art Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue work table in Folk Art from northern Sweden. The table is made circa 1810-1820 in Swedish pine and is painted with the original paint. The blue original paint is marbled on the ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier Sewing Table, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Original 19th century Biedermeier sewing table, mahogany veneer. This unique exquisite table comes from Northern Germany.
The locking, hinged lid raises to reveal nine compartments,...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Work Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Substantial, antique, solid oak work bench executed in the traditional form of a shoe foot trestle table with its wide lower shelf doubling as a strengthening element tenoned in to b...
Category
19th Century American Primitive Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$25,000
19th Century Rustic French Oak Sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century French rustic table from the Vosges region. Tables like this were multifunctional. People worked on them, sit on it, eat etc... Remarkable with this on is the one piec...
Category
Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Black Wooden Working Table with Brass Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century work table in blackened wood inlaid with brass fillet, the lid reveals a tray with three compartments and a niche, it opens with a belt pocket. Curved legs, trim
brass ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,603 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Burr Elm Work Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
The molded rectangular hinged top supported over molded case opening to reveal fitted compartmental interior including two fitted spools, raised over shaped corner brackets supported...
Category
1820s Irish Regency Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique French Work Table or Server with Marble Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
The wonderfully sturdy rustic French country Provincial style worktable or serving console table is constructed of slotted framing to hold a veined marble top having beveled edges wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Industrial Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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