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Antique Miniature Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Celadon Color Vase with Butterflies
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature Japanese Meiji period vase, 1868 to 1912. The globular vase slightly tapering to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Antique Blue
White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Sauce Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain sauce tureen or miniature tureen.
In the Canton pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Blue
White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Sauce Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain sauce tureen or miniature tureen.
In the Canton pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature Map of the Turkish Empire by Bertius
1618
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Turcicum Imperium'. Rare miniature map of the Turkish Empire. This
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Maps
Materials
Paper
$665 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Beautiful English Regency Miniature two over three graduated drawer flame mahogany Chest of Drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Silver Chalice Cup Miniature, gilded, Germany probably Munich, 1838
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Silver Chalice Cup Miniature
with engraving
Inside Gold plated
Germany - Probably from
Category
Antique 19th Century German Barware
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Miniature Vases, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Miniature Vases, Circa 1890-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Porcelain
9CM Antique Kangxi Period Chinese porcelain Miniature Vases Elegant Ladies
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely small pair of vases in Blue and white.
Kangxi period pieces in underglaze blue. Elegant ladies and flowers
Marked base with artemesia leaf
11-3-25
C...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature Portrait Of A Young Man – Circa 1830–1845
Located in Bilzen, BE
A superb hand-painted miniature portrait of a refined young gentleman, dated early 19th century
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Antique Lapis Lazuli
Gilt Metal Miniature Box Casket French Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful antique lapis lazuli & gilt metal miniature casket, set on four ball feet. Palais Royal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
English Antique Miniature Slip Ware Agate Design Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique English miniature slip ware agate pattern pottery vase of bottle shape dating
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Vases
Materials
Pottery
Antique Pair Miniature Royal Worcester Vases William Ricketts 20th Century
By William Ricketts
Located in London, GB
A Miniature Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases, signed by William Ricketts Circa 1925.
They
Category
Early 20th Century English Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Iraqi Silver and Lapis Lazuli Miniature Teapot, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection.
This fine antique Iraqi silver miniature teapot has a pumpkin shaped form onto a shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Iraqi Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741-1811). The painting circa 1780.
A
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Brass
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pewter
Antique Hand-Coloured Miniature Map of Ancient Europe, c.1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Europe titled 'Europe Ancienne, Das alte Europa'. Hand-coloured miniature map with
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Filigree Brass Easel Frame Art Painting
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique hand painted miniature portrait in filigree brass frame with easel back. Signed by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Paintings
Materials
Brass
Antique English Walnut Miniature Chest or Jewel Box, Circa 1890
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Walnut Miniature Chest or Jewel Box, Circa 1890's.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Miniature Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase with Mottled Yellow Ground
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Moorcroft pottery vase.
In the Pomegranate pattern.
With a mottled
Category
Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Antique Pair Royal Worcester Miniature Vases William Ricketts 20th Century
By William Ricketts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases, signed by William Ricketts with date codes for 1924 and puce printed marks.
They feature bottle shaped form with flared necks, painted wi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Miniature Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dog Figurine with Confetti Fur
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Staffordshire pottery figurine.
Depicting a seated Spaniel.
With confetti
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Kosometsuke Porcelain Miniature Bowl Landscape, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Late Ming. Unusual small size, box included.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 17th century Transit...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
$944 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
throughout, rising on shaped bracket feet.
Often there is debate over whether miniature furniture was made
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue
White Miniature Cabinet Sized Ginger Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique-cabinet sized Chinese porcelain ginger jar.
With a creamy blue-white ground and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard
Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard
Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German corner shelf is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Miniature Portrait Painting on Celluloid of a Young Lady Late 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature portrait painting on celluloid of Marie Antoinette seated in parcel gilt frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair Meiji Period Japanese Miniature Cloisonne Enamel Urns Vases 1875
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality Pair of Miniature Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ormolu
Antique German Prussian miniature Painting Portrait of J.W. von Goethe
Located in Malmö, SE
Ca. late 19th century framed German miniature hand - painted tempera painting of Johann Wolfgang
Category
Antique 1810s German Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Miniature Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Miniature Teapot.
Sharing with you this lovely and small sized teapot from the early
Category
Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
$797 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Japanese Zushi, wabi sabi miniature shrine w/ Ebisu figurine mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with mini wooden figurine of Ebisu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Sterling Silver
Leather Miniature Knife Holder Styled Playing Card Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver and leather playing card box was made in London, England is 1885 by an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Antique Miniature Map of Germany and Surrounding Countries, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Germany titled 'Allemagne Par N. Sanson le Fils Geographe du Roy'. Minitaure map of
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Miniature Map of France by Mallet, c.1683
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France en General'. BG-11796-55. Originates from Mallet's 'Description de
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate
With dummy drawers and Prince of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Slate
Rare Antique Miniature BOX Hand-Painted Multi Music Figure Jewlery Box Gold
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a finely hand-painted West Asian miniature artwork on a ceramic/porcelain box, probably
Category
Antique Early 1900s West Asian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Gold
$2,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Hand-Painted Miniature BOX Multi Music Figure Jewlery Box Gold
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a finely hand-painted West Asian miniature artwork on a ceramic/porcelain box, probably
Category
Antique Early 1900s West Asian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Gold
Antique Bronze Extinguishing Cradle, Signed Bronze Miniature Bust, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional extinguishing cradle made of heavy bronze.
The handle is designed as a man's bust.
The artist's initials "CH" can be found on the top.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Figural Decoration marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers and figures decoration marked. Meiji period, 19th c
Lovely piece.
Marked base, both faded.
Additional in...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$405 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique Salt Cellar, English, Silver Plate, Server, Miniature Scuttle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique salt cellar. An English, silver-plated server in the miniature form of a coal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming and rare child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery. Great for that special pet in your life.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Children s Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Gold Bronze Box With Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze Jewel or Trinket Box With Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature, Circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Sterling Silver Topped Miniature Champagne / Liquor Bottle, 1898
Located in Bath, GB
A Wonderful and most unusual miniature Champagne / wine / liquor bottle made from English crystal
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, France 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, Depicting Queen Marie de’ Medici
This
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Cast
Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Oak English Miniature Art Cabinet with Fourteen Inner Drawers, 1840s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare in the style of George III miniature art cabinet with fourteen inner drawers
Category
Antique 1840s British George III Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Miniature Picture Frame, Victorian, France, 1880s, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique brass picture frame, circa 1880s, France.
French picture frames from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Picture Frame "No.68", Circa 1900, 1 x 1 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful miniature antique picture frame from France, circa 1900s.
Unique piece, stamped at the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
18th-Century Miniature Oil Portrait
Located in Madrid, ES
A highly collectible piece, perfect for lovers of antique portraiture and historical miniatures.
Category
Antique 1740s Paintings
Materials
Silver
Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum
Dalmatia
, 1612
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Maps
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Lacquer Maki-E Miniature Hasami-Bako with Copper Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered box with lid in the shape of a miniature Hasami-Bako (traveling chest) circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Copper
2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain miniature figurines in the shape of dogs - a seated red and
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$164 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th-Century Oil Portrait Miniature
Located in Madrid, ES
A finely executed 19th-century oil miniature portrait depicting a distinguished gentleman dressed
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 2 Small Antique Apothecary Boxes, English Yew, Miniature Treen, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of two small antique apothecary boxes. An English, yew wood miniature treen, dating
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
Antique Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Jeweled Nobel Woman Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant artist signed hand painted portrait of an aristocrat lady. The beautiful woman is wearing 4 strands of pearls and has additional pearls in her hair. She is wearing a floral h...
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Bronze
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Miniature Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of miniature antique furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and ceramic, every item from our selection of miniature 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 21st Century. A choice in our collection of miniature antique furniture, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of miniature antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berthold Muller, Bliss and David Clayton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Miniature Antique Furniture?
A piece of miniature antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,273, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $68,845.
Questions About Miniature 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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