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Rare 19C Portois Fix Viennese Cabinet
By Portois Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING and RARE 19C Portois & Fix Viennese Cabinet. Made by the famous and highly
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Rare 19C Portois 
Fix Viennese Cabinet
Rare 19C Portois 
Fix Viennese Cabinet
$20,800 Sale Price
46% Off
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Persian Serapi Corridor Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare early 20th-century Heriz gallery-size corridor rug Details rug no. 8806 size 6' 4" x 15' 8
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair
Located in London, GB
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair Circa 1920 Retailed by Ed Jobin
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting Prudentia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting "Prudentia". Always depicted with a snake and a hand
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16th Century French Renaissance Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare Continental Three Dimensional Cut Paper Diorama
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare Continental three dimensional cut paper diorama showing a band of green liveried huntsmen
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Mid-19th Century British Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region
Located in Vienna, AT
has the typical attributes of these rare carpets. The harmonious balance of the design, the deep red
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1870s Turkish Folk Art Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare 19th Century Solid Molave Wood Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Solid, rare molave wood table, with rustic aging and hexagonal cutouts on the top. Four straight
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19th Century Indonesian Primitive Rare Antique Furniture

Rare Antique American Applewood Chippendale Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine late 18th/ Early 19th Century American Chippendale Two-Over-Three Chest with excellent form in deep stained Apple Wood with secondary wood Pine drawer construction. In original...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous and rare sized hand carved Italian coffer, circa 1800. Having lovely hand painted
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Early 19th Century Italian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare" HAINZ " Table Lamp - Stickley Era - #W5781
By Max Heinze
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Antique Heinz Table Lamp. This rare piece is made from Bronze with a Silver cover
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare beautiful armchair made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. You see these chairs
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1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Rare Art Nouveau Department Store or Factory Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare brass cylinder fitted with E40 socket, now working with E27 adapter and suitable also from the
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Little Carpet Bokara Tekke Saddlebag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1056 - Rare little Bokara Tekke, recovered from an ancient saddlebag. Originally it was double
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Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
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Early 1900s French Rustic Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Pair of the Consolidated Yacht Acania
Located in Norwell, MA
the rare offering. The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flag
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1920s North American Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rare Magnificent Taoist Shrine - 19th Century Qing Dinasty
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This rare and magnificent antique Taoist shrine is an extraordinary example of traditional Chinese
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Hans Hagenauer Rooster and Parrot Figures
By Hans Hagenauer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare set of 1920s Austrian celluloid rooster and parrot figures by Hans Hagenauer (1896-1975
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Caucasian Kilim VERNEH for Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Caucasian Kilim VERNEH with embroidered wool: one of the rarest carpets production. It's not much antique, but old and perfect. Beautiful on a table or on wall or everywhere: all my ...
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware book tray Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells Kent. Decoration : Central foliate mosaic within a foliate border with keylines. THere is i...
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1870s British Victorian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare R. Lalique Chandelier "Deux Sirenes"
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
René Lalique, “Deux Sirenes” chandelier no. 2452, design created 1921. In clear and frosted glass molded with two mermaids swimming gracefully. Measures: Diameter 15.6 in., drop 23"...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass

Bobyrug’s wonderful antique rare Caucasian Karabagh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Armenian Karabagh rug with beautiful and rare stylized floral
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Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s. Original condition Singed on the frame. Two pieces available. Price for both
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...
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1790s English Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest...
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1870s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Satin, Silk, Beech

Rare Large Norwegian Glass, Nøstetangen Glasswerk
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare large Norwegian glass, Nøstetangen Glasswerk, (1741–1777). Nøstetangen produced the finest
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18th Century Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass

Rare 19th Century Meerschaum Pipe – Bullfight Scene
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional and rare 19th century meerschaum pipe, finely carved, depicting a detailed bullfight
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19th Century Spanish Other Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Organic Material

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s A rare antique children's swing toy carved
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1920s German Other Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare 19Thc Sponge Ware Coffee Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super rare 19thc Sponge ware pottery coffee canister is in very good condition.We have only
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1880s American Adirondack Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, circa 1850, Origin Telemark, Norway
Located in New York, NY
Rare Norweigen Kubbestol, circa 1850, origin: Telemark, Norway Rosemaling and acanthus carvings in
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19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Fir, Paint

Josef Frank, rare stool model B313, Thonet, 1928
By Josef Frank, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood stool, model B 313, designed by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus in 1928. This example have an (for this model) unusual rattan seat. Possibly a later addition since the holes o...
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1920s Austrian Bauhaus Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Rare English Gueridon in Style of Thomas Hope
Located in Essex, MA
Rare period English Gueridon in style of or attributed to Thomas Hope. In "As Found Condition" but
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19th Century English Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Rare Armchair Thonet Nr. 22, circa 1887-1910
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A very rare model, produced only in limited quantities. Collector's piece. Manufactured in Austria
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Twyfords Antique Glazed Stoneware Bath Tub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An incredibly rare antique glazed stoneware bath tub manufactured by Twyfords in the 1890s. This
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Late 19th Century English Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

1890s Articulating Speed Bag Platform, Super Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a speed bag platform made by the Narragansett Machine Company ("NMC") out of Providence, Rhode Island. NMC started off in 1882, and became the foremost manufacturer of gymnas...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Piano Stool Thonet Nr.2, since 1895
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare variant of a swivel stool. Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. Original
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Fine Rare Inlaid Rosewood Dodecahedron Cane Walking Stick
Located in Shippensburg, PA
esoteric symbolism. Dodecahedron canes are rare, crafted as conversation pieces and sometimes as emblems of
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19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Pair of Arts Crafts Chairs by Richard Reimerschmid
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Toronto, CA
Rare pair of Arts and Crafts chairs by German architect and designer Richard Riemerschmid (1868
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Le Verre Francais Charles Schneider Rare
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Le verre francais (Charles Schneider) rare sealed at its base with candy Art Deco period, circa
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Important "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and important Josef Hoffmann "Ohrenbackensessel" Chair by J & J Kohn Vienna, 1903 Having a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bentwood

Rare Art Deco Center Table in Precious Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and rare lacquered wooden centre table of fine Italian manufacture, dating from the Art
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1920s Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Regency Mahogany Collectors / Folio Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A finely crafted piece with a rectangular top with leather inset and ratcheting book stand over a brushing slide over a pair of paneled doors enclosing sliding tray shelves. The back...
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1810s English Regency Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Khotan Rug, Very Rare Design, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Khotan rug with a very rare design from the 1880's.
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19th Century Turkestan Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare Pair of Regency Temple Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of Regency temple of love candlesticks unusually on marble bases with five glass
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1810s British Regency Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

12th/13thC Pagan Folk Buddha- Large, Rare! 9997
Located in Ukiah, CA
This Pagan or post-Pagan Buddha, executed in a charming folk style, reflects the enduring regional traditions of Southeast Asian Buddhist art. Likely originating from Arakan, the pie...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Georgian Mahogany Accordion Folding Games Table, Circa 1790
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare Georgian Mahogany Accordion Folding Games Table, Circa 1790
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18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa
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Late 19th Century Tribal Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
chateau-like mansion in Italy. All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by Italian master
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Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
2015 - Song Tradition: Early Ceramics From The Yang De Tang Collection - Lot 100 - A RARE 'QINGBAI
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 17th Century South American Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 17th Century Cedar Shrine. Straight box with padded doors. Interior with decorative arch in
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Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

SUPER RARE HOWARD SON s FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons, Howard Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly
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1860s English High Victorian Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather

Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Original Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings from Amsterdam Edition This outstanding
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty rare antique Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice antique and rare Chinese rug from Ningxia with nice Chinese design and symbols on design
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Caucasus Rare Perfect Polychrome Kilim KAZAK
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
My carpets are not affected by fashions. After a year the new modern carpets are no longer worth the price paid because the trend has changed, it has already gone furthy, that design...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rare Large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Small French Antique Bamboo Wall Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique bamboo mirror from the 1920s. Natural bamboo with original patina. Frame width: 3.5 cm / 1.37 in. Modern glass mirror. Fixing ring on back. Wooden rear panel.
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1920s French Rare Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Bamboo

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Rare Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of rare antique furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of rare antique furniture — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of rare 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 rare antique furniture, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of rare antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mason's Ironstone, Emile Puiforcat and Loetz Glass are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of rare antique furniture at 1stDibs is $3,993, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $9,000,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Rare Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2021
    There 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 1, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How 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, 2021
    The 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 RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To 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.