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Large Exceptional Norwegian Burl Birch Bowl, ca 1780–1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Norwegian Burl Birch Bowl, ca 1780–1830
It’s hard to do this magnificent bowl
Category
1780s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Early 1900s Arts
Crafts Solid Silver Cigarette Case, Norway
By Hugo Grün
Co. 1
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Cigarette Case, c. 1900-1920s
This elegant solid silver case (830s fine) features intricate Arts & Crafts detailing with Edwardian-era influence. Beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Zoological Lithograph of Molluscs 1925 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
- inches 30.3 x 24.1.
H. Aschehoug & Co. is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway
Category
1920s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Zoological Lithograph of Ungulates 1912 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
- inches 29.2 x 23.6.
H. Aschehoug & Co. is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway
Category
1910s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
key, along with an inscription from Norway, and was historically used as an American/Norwegian Line
Category
19th Century Norwegian Rustic Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Zoological Lithograph of Worm Organs 1925 Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
companies in Norway. Aschehoug was founded as a bookstore in 1872 on Egertorvet in Oslo by two cousins
Category
1920s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Zoological Lithograph of a Cockroach 1925 Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway. Aschehoug was founded as a bookstore in
Category
1920s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
18/1900s LION Candelabra, Baroque style, Brass, Norway / Denmark
Located in Skien, NO
decor. Crafted in Norway / Denmark, Brass / Bronze.
Condition: Very good antique condition, with minor
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Regency Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Dated 1800/1844 Antique Butter Bucket, Norway - Museum Quality Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian Antique Amber Butter Bucket (Tine Box) - Telemark, 1800
A museum-quality primitive
Category
Early 1800s Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Zoological Lithograph of Ungulates 1912 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
60 cm.
H. Aschehoug & Co. is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway
Category
1910s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Zoological Lithograph of molluscs 1925 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug
Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
: 75 x 59.5 cm.
H. Aschehoug & Co. is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway
Category
1910s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Norwegian Modern Armchairs by Krogenæs, Solid Pine, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 charming brutalist armchairs in solid pine. Made in Norway by Krogenæs in the 1950-1960s
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
18/1900s Museum Quality Antique-Handcrafted Staup bowl, Horse Handle, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Museum-Quality Antique Norwegian Ale Bowl (Staup) - Ytre Sogn, Vestland, ca. 1880-1920
This
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Bentwood
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Dated 1798 Important Norwegian Folk Art Tine Box, Primitive, Pine Bentwood
Located in Skien, NO
A museum-quality primitive antique tine of exceptional rarity, handcrafted in Norway's Trøndelag
Category
1790s Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Norwegian Stump Chair ca 1820s
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair late 1800-century
Made out of pine with amazing patina and some original
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine
ca. 1906 " Old Norway " antique Porsgrund Porcelain Nordic Pokal
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in Skien, NO
Rare Museum-Quality Pokal with "Nordic" Pattern – over 100 years old!
This exceptional Norwegian
Category
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Norwegian Baroque Box, Carved Mythical Creatures + Figurative Scenes, Circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
monogrammed initials "HPP" + Family Crest, origin: Gudbrandsdal, Norway, circa 1740
Very similar carving to
Category
18th Century Norwegian Baroque Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt
Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Norwegian silver gilt and enamel wax seal container and
Category
1910s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Original Vintage Poster Norway The Land Of The Midnight Sun Travel Fjord Puffins
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Norway The Land of the Midnight Sun Travel via Norwegian America
Category
1920s Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad
Located in Skien, NO
painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on the lid rim, adding to its
Category
1810s Norwegian Rococo Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Painted Norwegian pine immigrant trunk with coffer top, 1827
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painted Norwegian pine immigrant trunk with coffer top and mounted with a pair of hand wrought iron
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway
Located in Edison, NJ
silver specimens are from the Freiberg district of Germany, and the mines of Kongsberg, Norway.
This
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15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
1800s Scandinavian Stump Chair, Museum-Quality Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
**Step into the Past with a Rare 1800s Norwegian Folk Art Rustic Stool / Stump Chair / Kubbestol
Category
19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Pine
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1700s/Early 1800s Antique Rustic Butter Bucket, Norway, Museum Quality Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Late 1700s / Early 1800s Primitive Farmers' Rococo Style Folk Art -- Norwegian Antique Amber Butter
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rococo Style Norwegian Armchair 18th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rococo style Norwegian armchair with leather seat, 18th Century.
Category
18th Century Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
1800s Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl Tine Box – Handpainted Rosemaling Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Rare Antique Norwegian 'Ølfugl' Type Ale Bowl Tine Box, Dated 1890
An exceptionally rare and
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890
Beautiful set of teaspoons
Category
19th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver
Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Circa 1920 Norway
Located in London, GB
original excellent condition as is the satin wood back & easel strut.
Origin Norway.
Silver is marked 925
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
c.1900 "Norwegian VIKING" Bronze Sculpture on Rouge Griotte Marble Base
Located in Skien, NO
**"Norwegian Viking" Bronze Sculpture on Rouge Griotte Marble Base – ca. 1900**
This
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
ca. 1910s "Polar Bear" Plate hand-painted by Thorolf Holmboe for PP, Norway
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian artist Thorolf Holmboe (Norway 1866 – 1935) for Porsgrund Porcelain.
Holmboe's main contribution
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
c. 1911 Antique Norwegian Kubbestol, Hand-painted "Saint George and the Dragon"
Located in Skien, NO
sculptural piece of Norwegian heritage, this early 20th-century Kubbestol, or “stump chair,” is hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Pine
Set of Antique Cannonballs on Custom Stands, Wabi Sabi, Norway, c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A set of antique iron cannonballs originating from an old Norwegian fortress, dating to the 1800s
Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Birch Butter Box with Carved Female Finial
Located in Kastrup, DK
Folk art: Norwegian lidded box (butter box) crafted in birch with rich woodcarving.
The lid finial
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch
c.1910 Oil Painting "Farmyard at Jølster" by Nikolai Berg (Norway 1875-1955)
Located in Skien, NO
Museum-Quality Painting by Norwegian Artist Nikolai Olsen Berg (1875–1955)
"Farmyard at Jølster
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Pine
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 1900s Scandinavian Folk Art Corner Cabinet by Martin Dørdal, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Early 20th C. Norwegian Folk Art Hanging Cabinet by Martin I. Dørdal, with key and lock.
A museum
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wood
Art Nouveau Ceramic Serving Dish by Andreas Schneider, Norway, 1910s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emerald green tulip ornamented ceramic "tapas" serving dish made by Andreas Schneider, Norway 1910s
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
2 David Andersen Norway Gold Wash Sterling Enamel Lemon
Pickle Forks
By David Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 David Andersen Norway gold washed sterling silver green enamel lemon and pickle forks
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$88 Sale Price / set
20% Off
An Important Carved Pine Bucket by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Norway, c.1900
By Lars Kinsarvik
Located in Skien, NO
**An Important Norwegian Folk Art Carved Butter Bucket (Amber Tine) by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine, Bentwood
$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
J. Tostrup Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver and Green Enamel Vase
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in New York, NY
Gilt sterling silver vase by Norwegian maker J. Tostrup. Designed in trumpet form with flower like
Category
19th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Norwegian Art Deco Cabinet in oak with relief doors, Oscar Nilsson style
Located in Hägersten, SE
Norwegian Art Deco cabinet made during the 1920-30s. Made from oak with brass details. Heavy
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Boats on a Port, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed and Framed, Norway, early 1900s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A melancholy painting of boats on a port. Oil on wood panel, signed and framed. Norway c. early
Category
1910s Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Norwegian Sterling Silver and Red Enamel Hinged Box by J.Tostpup
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Norwegian sterling silver and red enamel hinged box by J.Tostpup.
Jacob Tostpup (1 July 1806
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Norwegian Continental Silver
.830
Bud Vase by Magnus Aase
By Magnus Aase
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Continental silver (.830) bud vase, Bergen, Norway, circa 1920s, Magnus Aase, maker
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1800s Norwegian folk art Box, Hand-carved by Ole Olsen Moene (1839-1908)
Located in Skien, NO
Exceptional 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Tobacco Box by Ole Olsen Moene - Museum Quality
This
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch, Nutwood, Beech, Bentwood
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Gunnar Havstad, Norwegian Art Deco Pewter Tea Set on Serving Tray, Ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Norwegian Art Deco
Gunnar Havstad
Tea Set on Serving Tray
Pewter
Circa 1920s
DIMENSIONS
Height
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Norwegian Gilt Sterling Silver and Enamel Vase by Royal Goldsmith J. Tostrup
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in New York, NY
Gilt sterling silver vase by Norwegian maker J. Tostrup. Designed in trumpet form with flower like
Category
19th Century Norwegian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Norwegian Continental Silver Large Hammered Centerpiece Tray in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Norwegian continental 0.830 silver hand hammered centerpiece tray in desirable Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Norwegian Horse Portrait 1898, Scandinavian Equestrian Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Norwegian Horse Portrait 1898, Scandinavian Equestrian Lithograph
This original antique
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare Large Norwegian Glass, Nøstetangen Glasswerk
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare large Norwegian glass, Nøstetangen Glasswerk, (1741–1777). Nøstetangen produced the finest
Category
18th Century Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Early 1800s Farmhouse Pine Chair, Hand-crafted Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Pair of Norwegian Folk Art Chairs, circa 1800-1820
A significant and rare matched pair of early
Category
Early 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wool
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Decorative Frontispiece – Norwegian Regional Dress by Chr. Tønsberg
Located in Langweer, NL
Title Sheet of Udvalgte Norske Nationaldragter – Norway, 19th Century
Decorative Frontispiece
Category
1860s German Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Colorful Art Nouveau Faience Vases by Andreas Ollestad, Norway 1890s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic vases designed by Andreas Ollestad for Egersund Fayencefabrik, Norway 1890s. Deep
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
1930s Art Deco Hand-Painted Pitcher Vase by Egersund Faience, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
-painted underglazed pattern. Crafted by Egersund Faience in Norway, circa 1930s.
The elegant form of this
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic, Faience
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Hand-Painted Pitcher Vase by Egersund Faience, Norway, 1930s
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian/Nordic design. Crafted in faience by Egersund Faience, Norway, circa 1930s.
With its elegant
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
**Museum-Quality Antique Norwegian Primitive Trunk – A.T.A.D. 1875**
-Exquisite Handcrafted Folk
Category
19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Salt and Pepper Sterling Silver gilt guilloche enamel, Art Deco 1920s Norway
Located in Wien, AT
Oslo, Norway (hallmarked).
The two-tone design of this set is exceptional. The shakers are made of
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique hand-colored engraving of the Norway Lemming, originating from "Die Säugethiere
Category
1770s German Norwegian Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
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Norwegian Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Norwegian antique furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of Norwegian antique furniture — often made from wood, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Norwegian antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of Norwegian antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Baroque and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. David Andersen, Georg Jensen and Marius Hammer each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Norwegian antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Norwegian Antique Furniture?
A piece of Norwegian antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,603, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Questions About Norwegian 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 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, 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 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.
- 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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