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Gueridon in Louis XVI Style and Adam Weisweiler Taste
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Paris, FR
luxury furniture makers of the Ancient Regime, Weisweiler weathered the Revolution. In 1810 he supplied
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1860s French Louis XVI Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Gueridon in Louis XVI Style and Adam Weisweiler Taste
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Paris, FR
other luxury furniture makers of the Ancient Regime, Weisweiler weathered the Revolution. In 1810 he
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A Burr Walnut and Cream Leather Art Deco Sofa by Maurice Adams
By Maurice Adams
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Date: Circa 1925
Item Number: 2003257
The self proclaimed successor to the great furniture makers of
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1920s English Art Deco Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Regency Style Hall-Chair, Shell-Back, Gillows Model, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beard, Christopher Gilbert, Dictionnary of English furniture makers, 1660-1840, 1986, Furniture History
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Late 19th Century British Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Late Victorian Walnut Library Arm Chair by Howard
Sons
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
founded in 1820. They were the foremost makers of upholstered furniture during the nineteenth century and
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Early 1900s English Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century George III Satinwood and Pollard Oak Pembroke Occasional Table
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Geoffrey Beard & Judith Goodison
Dictionary Of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, Furniture History
Category
18th Century English Hepplewhite Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Padouk, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing/Vanity Table by Maple
Co., London
Located in Suffolk, GB
were one of the prime makers and suppliers of furniture to the aristocracy and royalty in the United
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Side Table by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
splendid example both of the quality of craftsmanship of the premier furniture makers of the 19th century
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Ormolu-Mounted Side Table in the Louis XVI Manner by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
reputation of the finest maker of gilt bronze mounted furniture was echoed and acknowledged when his
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Regency Marble Top
Ormolu Mounted Console Table, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction
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1820s English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Louis XVI Giltwood Canapé En Corbeille by Claude I Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in Sheffield, MA
Sené, who became one of the most successful makers of seat furniture in the Louis XVI period. Claude I
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Makers Of Antique Furniture
Knole Settee, English, Morant
Co., Green Strie Velvet
By Morant
Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-1915)
The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History
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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Louis XVI Canape signed Guillaume Grohe
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Manhasset, NY
, late 19th early 20th century price of chair alone is $2850.
One of the principal furniture-makers of
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$2,250 / set
Howard
Sons Octagonal Oak Parquetry Top Centre Table, London, circa 1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Kinderhook, NY
143 in 'English Furniture 1800 -1851' however with an inaccurate date of c. 1850; please see below
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Fine French Gilt Bronze
Malachite-Top Gueridon by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Sheffield, MA
under tier ending in hoof feet
Henry Dasson is one of the most important furniture maker of the second
Category
19th Century French Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French Gilt Bronze
Malachite-Top Gueridon by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Sheffield, MA
most important furniture maker of the second half of 19th century. He is very famous for the high
Category
19th Century French Makers Of Antique Furniture
Dark Oak Console or Sofa Table by Irving
Casson, 1920s
By Irving
Casson, A.H. Davenport
Located in Hamburg, PA
makers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Long recognized for its fine craftsmanship of furniture
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1920s American Colonial Revival Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Vernis Martin Salon Open Armchair Druce
Co, 19th Century
By Druce
Co.
Located in London, GB
established in the 1840s and were both cabinet makers and retailers of second-hand furniture. In the Marlebone
Category
1870s French Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Center Table by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
a stretcher centred by a bronze mounted urn.
Henry Dasson was considered one of the finest makers
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Regency Coromandel Inlaid Occasional Table, circa 1825
Located in London, GB
Holland (1745 - 1806).
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This
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1820s British Makers Of Antique Furniture
Remarkable Hexagonal Library Table
By Thomas Henry Filmer
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Christopher Gilbert and Geoffrey Beard, Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, London, 1986, p.299
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1840s English Early Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Console, Serving Table, W.Williamson
Son
By W. Williamson
Sons Guilford
Located in Benington, Herts
. Beard & C Gilbert, Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, page 983, as cabinetmakers and
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Early 19th Century Georgian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Antique Orinoco Jacobean Spanish Revival Oak Pierced Scroll Dining Table 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
ribbed legs / feet. Orinoco Furniture, Makers of Fine Furniture Only. Columbus Indiana, Finished with
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair Josef Hoffmann Chairs By Wittmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
originally designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1911. Wittmann is the licensed maker of Josef Hoffman designed
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Early 20th Century Austrian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Centre/Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
and craftsmanship suggest that it would have been crafted by one of the best furniture makers of the
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19th Century English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Other
Antique Exhibition Quality English Mahogany Marquetry Centre Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the 18th century. The company was founded in 1845
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1880s English Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1920s French Provincial Upholstered Bergère Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
staple, interpreted through time by many a maker of traditional French furniture. Here a simple contrast
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1920s French French Provincial Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 15ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table by Edwards
Roberts 19C
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A British Colonial Teakwood Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
late 19th Century, Rangoon was a booming metropolis with a host of furniture makers that moved in to
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Early 20th Century Burmese Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Teak
A British Colonial Teakwood Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
late 19th Century, Rangoon was a booming metropolis with a host of furniture makers that moved in to
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Early 20th Century Burmese Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Teak
19th Century Leather Upholstered Metal Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Exhibition of 1851 by R. W. Winfield, a prominent furniture maker of the period. It measures: 25 in - 63.5 cm
Category
Late 19th Century British Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel
An Art Deco Eight Seater Dining Table and Chairs by Maurice Adams
By Maurice Adams
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
furniture makers of the 18th century, Maurice Adams presents a unique 'streamlined Georgian style'. At the
Category
1920s English Art Deco Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Macassar, Satinwood
Antique Regency Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Holland (1745 - 1806)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This
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1820s English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the
Category
1820s English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Chair Signed Guillaume Grohe, Gilt, 19th Century
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Manhasset, NY
furniture-makers of his era, German-born Guillaume Grohe (1804-1885) went to Paris in 1827 with his brother
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Regency Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction
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1820s English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 13ft George IV Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the
Category
1830s Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 12ft Regency Mahogany Triple Pillar Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction
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19th Century British Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 12ft Regency Mahogany Triple Pillar Dining Table c1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction
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1830s Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Twin Pillar Flame Mahogany Dining Table C1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
(1745 - 1806)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw
Category
1820s Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 16ft Regency Mahogany Triple Pillar Dining Table 18th Century
Located in London, GB
(1745 - 1806)
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw
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18th Century English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
George II Giltwood Mirror Chippendale-Style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cabinet-Maker's Director, the first catalogue of furniture design. This catalogue allowed wealthy patrons
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18th Century English George II Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Regency Concertina Action Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best
Category
1820s English Regency Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
HUGE
WHIMSICAL, PAINT-DECORATED, PENNSYLVANIA SETTEE
Located in York County, PA
Baltimore furniture makers was not lost on Snyder, who seems to have preferred the much more voluptuous
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19th Century American Makers Of Antique Furniture
Diminutive Settee In Kelly Green Paint
Located in York County, PA
carpenters and painters, many sled-makers turned to the manufacture of furniture and other wooden objects for
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19th Century Makers Of Antique Furniture
Small 19th Century Gillows Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
pinnacle of furniture makers.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1830
Size 70cm x 49cmx h.73cm.
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1830s English Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Small 19th Century Oak Desk
By Maple
Co.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
was the most famous furniture maker of the 19th century in England.
Origin: England
Period: circa
Category
1880s British Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Signed French Walnut Barley Twist Library Desk, 1900
Located in Hamburg, PA
shelf. Stamped A. Delhomme Lyon. Possibly signed by the furniture maker. Made of solid walnut with
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Early 1900s French Louis XIII Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk by Edwards
Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second
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1850s English Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards
Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
makers and retailers producing high quality furniture and working in a variety of styles, both modern and
Category
1880s English Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Rosewood Partners Desk Stamped Wilkinson, 14 Ludgate Hill
By William Wilkinson
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
drawers.
Literature: Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840
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19th Century English Makers Of Antique Furniture
Antique Chinese Chippendale Writing Table Desk by Edwards
Roberts 19th C
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was
Category
1880s Chinese Chippendale Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Edwards
Roberts 19th C
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
makers and retailers producing high quality furniture and working in a variety of styles, both modern and
Category
1880s English Victorian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table by Edwards
Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half
Category
1880s English Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Gillows Lancaster Writing Desk on Casters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid mahogany writing desk handmade in England by the esteemed "Gillows of Lancaster" furniture
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Giltwood Rope Twist Mirror with Original Mercury Glass
By Charles Nosotti
Located in London, GB
- the label is still on the back.
Originally from Milan, Charles built a large company of furniture
Category
1860s British Classical Roman Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward
Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second
Category
1870s English Makers Of Antique Furniture
Materials
Maple
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of makers of antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every item from our selection of makers of antique furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of makers of antique furniture, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of makers of antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Various Makers, Edward F. Caldwell
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Prices for a piece of makers of antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $111 and can go as high as $401,527, while the average can fetch as much as $3,100.
Questions About Makers Of Antique Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A furniture maker is sometimes called a carpenter or furniture designer. More generally, you can refer to someone who makes furniture by hand as a craftsperson or artisan. The term furniture maker can also apply to a company that manufactures furniture. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
A maker’s mark is a markstamped, impressed or painted on an antique and helps identify it as authentic. Maker’s marks on antiques are similar to trademarks on newer pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A few things characterized the work of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. By the end of his career, he was best known for being a skilled ensemblier, a term for a designer who not only makes furniture and decorates spaces but personally crafts each and every piece required in the space, from doorknobs to sofas. This practice ensured that the space was harmonious and consistent with Ruhlmann’s vision, and it contributed to the lasting popularity of his designs. While the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements were early influences, he is renowned for the modernity of his Art Deco designs, which reflected the opulent nature of the era, involving luxurious materials like Macassar ebony, amboyna burl, ivory and precious metals and skilled craftsmanship and construction techniques. Explore a variety of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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