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Primitive Cabinet, 1800s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1820, early construction, constructed from sawn or hewn beech wood. Three shelves on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest h...
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1820s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Iron

Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central Europe the unit is constructed entirely of thick hand cut pieces of oak with a hinged...
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1860s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Oak

Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The top drawer slightly extends beyond the bottom drawers in this chest of three drawers. The half column details topped by a carved flower add to the charm of the piece. The pine ha...
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Late 19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

Antique Large Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The beauty of this large chest of three drawers is the simplicity of the lines and large, spacious drawers. The drawer pulls are a slightly darker pine, and complimented by a pressed...
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine

Cave Bear Skeleton from The Pleistocene Era
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
(Romania) dating back to the Upper Pleistocene period (126,000 to 11,700 years ago) on a metal stand. The
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15th Century and Earlier Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bone

Large Pine Chest of Drawers Blanket Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
The beauty of this large Romanian chest of drawers is the simplicity of the lines and the 3 large
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Late 19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beech wabi sabi wall unit, 1850’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet made of sawn or hewn beech wood circa 1850. Four shelves on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highlands of the Carpathians. It is a small...
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1850s Romanian Rustic Romanian Antique Furniture

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Beech

Primitive Cabinet, 1820 s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cupboard, Carpathians, circa 1820, early construction, constructed from sawn or hewn beech wood. One shelf on the inside. This is a cupboard from a very modest home in...
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1820s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Beech

Antique Painted Farmhouse Rustig Folk Art Chest / Trunk
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A primitive yet highly decorative bridal chest from Romania. This chest is made of pine and dates
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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Large Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine chest of 3 drawers has recently been given a black painted finish, creating a new look to the old piece. The large drawers are expansive, providing great storage. The...
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pine Multi-drawer Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
An interesting and versatile cabinet featuring four hand-cut dovetailed drawers with original ceramic knobs, two fall-front compartments and two cupboard doors. Finished is distress...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine

Beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Demetre H. Chiparus, an Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Bust of a Man, circa 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Queens, NY
Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was without question one of the
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Early 19th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure Sonny Boy by Ferdinand Preiss
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
large version of this popular and sought after subject Romanian by birth, Chiparus worked entirely
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A handsome polychrome faux mule chest featuring a well-worn floral design to the front and top and abstract pattern to the sides. The top lifts on iron strap hinges to reveal a full...
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Extra Large Tree Trunk Planters or Sculptures
Located in Brecht, BE
These came out of Eastern Europe and were used to store wheat, wonderful decorative pieces very rare to find the very big one, measures 185 cm and has a 75 cm diameter, the second o...
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Late 19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Iron

Chiparus Bronze and Bone Art Deco Hush Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Demeter Chiparus was the leading sculptor of the Art Deco period . His sculptures are not , like so many other sculptors, academical representatives . They are testimonys of its ti...
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1920s Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Primitive 19th C. Pine Dug-Out Planter Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A 19th C. pine dug-out planter. Originally used for the storage of grain in the mountains of Central Europe. Rather unusually raised up on three feet. - We offer free shipping to...
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique Bessarabian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Rug from Romania, late nineteenth century - While the weave, coloration, and
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wool

Antique Original Painted Black and Red Trunk, dated 1876
Located in Round Top, TX
The original red and black colors are accented with a lovely floral motif on the top and front. Not the original wrought iron work and dovetail joints. The flat top allows it to be u...
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Painted pine shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
A charming and primitive shelf unit featuring a slatted gallery to the the top of three shelves through-tenoned into shapely scalloped sides. Predominantly powder blue, the piece has...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine

beech wabi sabi cabinet, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Primitive cabinet from Transylvania, made of sawn or hewn beech wood, circa 1850. Three shelves inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest house in the highlands. It is a small mir...
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1850s Romanian Rustic Romanian Antique Furniture

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Beech

Monumental Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Heavily Carved, Mahogany, Branded
Located in Manhasset, NY
Monumental Renaissance Revival Sideboard, Heavily Carved, Mahogany, Branded A simply stunning ornately carved cabinet telling a story of mermaids, warriors and mythological figures....
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Early 1900s Romanian Renaissance Revival Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a Ballet Russes dancer in full costume holding a striking pose with excellent enamel painted color and fine hand finished detail. Ra...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Ballet Russe Figure "Cleo" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th century Art Deco cold painted gilt and enamel bronze figurine of a dancer in stretched pose wearing full period attire, signed Chiparus. And raised on a brown ...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Figure "Little Sad One" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
Endearing early 20th century Art Deco gilt bronze figure of a young woman drying her eyes in a loose fitting dress, the surface with excellent hand chased surface detail and wonderfu...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

"Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and very rare Art Deco bronze figure from this famous artist's oeuvre. The bronze figurine modelled as an elegant young beauty, naked as she stretches in the early morni...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Gilt and Enamel Painted Bronze Entitled "Lazzarone" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A delightful early 20th century gilt and enameled Art Deco bronze figure of a young lad playing the accordion, with wonderful detail and color, raised on a variegated onyx plinth, si...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Gilt and Enamel Painted Bronze Entitled Windy Day by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th century cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a young school girl carrying her satchel whilst holding her hat to her head so it doesn’t blow away in the wind w...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Figure Entitled Scarab Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
Marvellous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful Ballet Russes dancer wearing a two piece outfit and a stylish head dress, exhibiting excellent color and very fine hand ...
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1920s Romanian Art Deco Romanian Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk Dated 1832
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this flat top trunk dated 1832. The earth-toned paint and style resembling a faux wood finish were the traditional folk art of the period, while the addi...
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Early 19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

Original Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 19th C original painted dowry chest. 1890. Dimensions 27.5 inches (70 cms) wide 17 inches (43 cms) deep 22 inches (56 cms) high.
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19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Beech

Antique Original Painted Flat Top Trunk with Hand Painted Flower Motif
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this flat top trunk with traditional blue, red and green floral motifs painted on the front. The aged top is severely distressed, worn, stained, shows pa...
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Mid-19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Shepherd’s Coffer, Transylvania, 1700s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in London, GB
This is an excellent example of a naive hand carved shepherd’s coffer or trunk made in Transylvania in the 1700s. Constructed from hewn timbers naturally bleached to the color of sto...
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18th Century Romanian Rustic Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

Hope Chest Dated 1799, Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wedding chest with raised panels. Original painted floral decorations adorn the exterior. The inside of the lid is inscribed with the year 1799 (possibly 1792). Has interior ca...
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18th Century and Earlier Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

Antique Original Painted Long Green Storage Bench, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Hungarian pine storage bench with original green and soft red/orange paint, circa 1860. The two seats are 19.5″ high and hinged with two separate storage areas inside. Over t...
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Late 19th Century Romanian Country Romanian Antique Furniture

Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Romania was in a unique position to absorb both Ottoman and European aesthetics and modes. This
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19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Romanian Antique Furniture

Antique Bessarabian Rug
By Bessarabian
Located in New York, NY
to the roots of tribal carpet weaving in Romanian and the Caucasus with bold, clear colors and crisp
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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wool

Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large Romanian blanket chest has a barn red background with the front divided into six
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Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique beech Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical symbols. This exa...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Beech

Early 20th Century Light Tan Bessarabian Carpet with Blooming Trees
Located in San Francisco, CA
more reminiscent of textiles than rugs. Here the weaver has used a theme from contemporaneous Romanian
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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Romanian Antique Furniture

Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
original lock and key are present but in not quite working order. Romania, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Pine

Gorgeous Black Antique Besserabian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Besserabian Carpet, Country of Origin: Romania, Circa 1900 -- The dramatic beauty and
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Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Extra Long Eastern European Wood Dough Bowl with Original Patch
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s extra long hand carved Eastern European pale wood dough bowl. This bowl is 39” wide and has an original metal patch/repair. Unknown maker.
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Early 20th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wood

Early 19th Century Antique Bessarabian Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bessarabian Kilim rug, origin: Romania, circa early 19th century. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 2 in
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19th Century Romanian Bessarabian Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wool

Extra Large 19th Century Extra Large Tree Trunk Planter/Sculpture
Located in Brecht, BE
These were used in Eastern Europe to store wheat, wonderful decorative piece.
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Late 19th Century Romanian Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique beech Shepherd’s Chest, 1820s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional geometric decoration. Red...
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1820s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical geometric symbols...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique beech Shepherd’s Chest, 1820s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional geometric decoration. Red...
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1820s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique beech Shepherd’s Chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice appearance and proportions for this small low shepherd’s chest. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical symbols. This ...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical ...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Low shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical ...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Pine Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
The background of this Primitive, nailed, hand painted trunk is a stylized grain paint. The sides have no further decoration. The front bears three painted panels enclosing multicolo...
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Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Shepherd’s Chest with Geometric Decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca.1880. Also known as Sarcophagus Chests or Wallachian Chests due to their association with the Vla...
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1880s Romanian Folk Art Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Pillow Made Out of Early 20th Century Bassarabian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow is made out of an early 20th century Bassarabian Kilim. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filli...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Romanian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Pillow Made Out of Early 20th Century Bassarabian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow is made out of an early 20th century Bassarabian Kilim. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filli...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wool

Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Geometric Bessarabian Rug, Vintage Kilim Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet Large and colourful kilim rugs would complement your home as floor rugs and interior objects of home decor. These large Kilims look beautiful and would stand out as h...
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Late 19th Century Romanian Kilim Romanian Antique Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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Romanian Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Romanian antique furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every item from our selection of Romanian antique furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of Romanian antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Romanian antique furniture, designed in the Folk Art, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of Romanian antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Demetre Chiparus, Europa Antiques and Lajos Pogany are consistently popular.

How Much is a Romanian Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of Romanian antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,350, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $145,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Romanian 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 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 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
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    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 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 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 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 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.