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19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb George II style mahogany serpentine shaped commode in the style of Thomas Chippendale
Category
Late 19th Century English George II Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brass Serpentine Engraved and Pierced Galley Fire Place Fender, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass serpentine fire place fender with centered decorative floral engraving, flanking rope
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1770s English George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
George III Mahogany, Kingwood, and Satinwood Serpentine Commode, circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1785 English George III period Hepplewhite style three-drawer commode of serpentine
Category
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian 1760 Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers Writing Brush
Slide
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
Here we have a superb quality Antique Georgian, Circa 1760, Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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18th Century British Georgian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany chest from the 19th century, with serpentine front and diamond motifs. Rooted
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19th Century English Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2 Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2-Drawer Commodes are beautiful and
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1860s Italian Louis XVI Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Faux Marble Top c 1760
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a French walnut three drawer commode in serpentine form, with conforming faux
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1760s French Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored
Category
1880s German Baroque Revival Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Chest Commode Danish Baroque Walnut with Serpentine Front and Gilt Details
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish baroque commode with serpentine front.
Beautifully and originally veneered in thick
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,942 Sale Price
25% Off
French Brass Serpentine Laurel Wreath Folding Fire Screen. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass serpentine three panel folding fire screen with centered medallion, laurel wreath with
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1830s French Louis Philippe Serpentine Antique Furniture
George III Mahogany Serpentine Stool, circa 1780-1790 carved turned fluted legs
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
shaped rectangular seat above stiff leaf carved turned fluted legs, on turned feet, upholstered in Hermes Ottoman stripe design fabric.
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1780s European George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,348 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Side Table with Serpentine Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabriole legs. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut side table features a serpentine tray
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger
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18th Century French French Provincial Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Commode Italian Venetian Baroque Burr Walnut Geometric Inlay Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. The
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1720s Italian Baroque Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
E W Godwin Attr, . Aesthetic Movement Oak Armchair With Serpentine Shaped Back
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Attributed to E W Godwin;
An Aesthetic Movement oak armchair made by James Peddle.
With shaped arms, turned front legs and saber back legs united by high stretchers.
A comfortable ...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor
s Chest With Brushing Slide
Located in Chicago, IL
The George III design, named after the English monarch, is characterized by clean lines and high-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring thre...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged
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18th Century Italian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine example of a 19th century Victorian Chippendale style mahogany serpentine chest
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Brass Serpentine Pierced Gallery and Chased Fire Fender, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English elegant brass serpentine pierced gallery fire fender with centered engraved floral
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1780s English George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Gardner
Son circa 1840 Serpentine Fronted Claw
Ball Feet Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
flamed mahogany serpentine fronted library bookcase with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet
A very good
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1840s Scottish Georgian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine with Serpentine Glass
By Vernis Martin
Located in Madrid, ES
A classic Louis XV style vernis Martin display vitrine with serpentine glass door. Luxurious rococo
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Carved Credenza with Pink Serpentine Marble Top France 1700s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
this time period as meubles or “movables”. The piece features a handmade serpentine scalloped rouge
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18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
English 1840s Mahogany Serpentine Knife Box with Medallion Inlay and Stringing
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany knife box from the first half of the 19th century, with serpentine front
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Mid-19th Century English Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter
Marquetry Serpentine Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine 18th Century German Walnut shaped oxbow-fronted Commode inlaid with Ivory and Pewter
German - Probably made in Braunschweig Circa 1740
A masterful example of a fine 18th ce...
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1740s German Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
A miniature 18th C style mahogany English serpentine chest of drawers 1907
Located in Central England, GB
has been accurately made to scale copying a very fine 18th century serpentine chest of drawers.
The
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Early 1900s British Georgian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front
Category
1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian 19th Century Serpentine Front Bedside Tables with Burled Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture. The serpentine front, burled walnut panels, and cabriole feet ensure they will be cherished
Category
19th Century Italian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period rococo serpentine chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from
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18th Century French Rococo Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front and Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
distinguished by its graceful curves on three sides. The commode features a beautifully serpentine front
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Christian VIII Serpentine-Front Sideboard in West Indies Mahogany, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely and well-crafted sideboard/ credenza in fine West Indies mahogany with serpentine
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Revival Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular
Category
18th Century German Baroque Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Elegant Red Japanned Anglo-Dutch Bombe Chest of 4 Drawers with Serpentine Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
a serpentine top, later decorated overall with Asian style motifs. This lovely piece rests on 2 gilt
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Early 18th Century English George IV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Danish 1880s Off White Painted Serpentine Front Chest with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish wooden chest from circa 1880 with light painted finish, serpentine front and four
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Late 19th Century Danish Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marble Bust of Pope Pius IX on a Serpentine Base, Rome, circa 1846/47
Located in Greding, DE
mounted on a decorative serpentine marble base.
This is an official portrait bust made to disseminate the
Category
1840s Italian Biedermeier Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
representation of the furniture they were selling. This fine chest has a beautiful serpentine front fitted with
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19th Century French French Provincial Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,047 Sale Price
29% Off
Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th Century Geroge III period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edge boxwood
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hooved feet
Located in Buchanan, MI
18th Century French serpentine front commode raised on legs with hooved feet, great color and
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18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous faceted brass finials, brass rail top
Category
1820s American American Empire Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous ringed brass ball finials, brass rail top
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1810s American American Empire Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire
American Serpentine Brass
Artistic Wire Work Ball Finial Fire Fender, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass and artistic wire work banded ball finial fire place fender, late 18th
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1790s American American Colonial Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
18th Century English George III Serpentine Shaped Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine George III period serpentne fronted chest of drawers with carved molded top edge. A full-length brush slide sits above four long drawers. The piece is complete with original s...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Régence Period Shapely Serpentine Commode w/Inlay
Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Régence period serpentine chest, with inlays and relief carved accents, from the 18th
Category
18th Century French Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Rococo Serpentine Bow Fronted White Painted Commode
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A striking large scale 19th century German Rococo painted commode. Displaying an elegant double bowfront outline, with a gracefully shaped top, raised on charming cabriole feet. Feat...
Category
19th Century French Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Curvy Serpentine Chest with Exceptional Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian serpentine commode with exquisite marquetry and inlay designs from the 18th century
Category
18th Century Italian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
$13,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th-early 19th Century Petite Serpentine Georgian Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little late 18th-early 19th century petite serpentine Georgian mahogany dressing chest. This
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Serpentine Brass
Wire Work Urn Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place fender with flanking urn finials
Category
Early 1800s American American Colonial Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Italian 1800s Walnut Three-Drawer Serpentine Front Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the early 19th century, with three drawers, serpentine front and
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Brass Serpentine Engraved Urn Foliage
Dragon Fire Place Fender, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass serpentine molded edge fire place fender with central engraved urn foliage with
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1780s English George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Brass Serpentine Four Panel Decorative Foliage Fire Place Screen, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French Brass serpentine four panel folding fire place screen with decorative beaded foliage
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
Category
19th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
American Serpentine Brass Finial
Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Boston C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass ball finial and artistic wire work fire place fender, Boston, MA. Early
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Early 1800s American Federal Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
A Fine 19th C. Neoclassical Inspired Serpentine Steel Fire Fender, Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome serpentine-shaped polished steel fire fender, the frame showing a crosshatch-cut
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
English Brass Serpentine Pierced Gallery Molded Edge Fire Place Fender, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English serpentine cast brass fire place fender with a hand chased pierced gallery and molded edge
Category
1790s English George III Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Serpentine Front Commode with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French fruitwood serpentine front commode with 3 drawers, paneled sides, and
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Antique Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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Serpentine Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of serpentine antique furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of serpentine antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of serpentine antique furniture, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Maple
Co., Edwards and Roberts and Gillows of Lancaster
London each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of serpentine antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Serpentine Antique Furniture?
A piece of serpentine antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,930, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $20,647,854.
Questions About Serpentine Antique Furniture
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.