Question 1

How do I identify Stag furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify Stag furniture, search your piece for markings. Usually, they will be in an inconspicuous area, such as on the base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Stag changed its markings many times over the years, so by matching the tag on your furniture to images published by trusted online resources, you can often determine the age of your piece and identify its maker. Alternatively, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Stag furniture.

Question 2

How do you tell if furniture is Stag?

Accepted Answer

To tell if furniture is Stag, check it over, looking for a maker's stamp or label. Nearly all Stag pieces feature some type of marking or tag, though the designs used by the British maker have changed over the years. You can find images of various Stag labels and marks published on trusted online resources to compare to the markings and tags on your piece. If you can't find a label or mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Stag furniture.

Question 3

Is vintage furniture worth it?

Accepted Answer

Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 4

How old is vintage furniture?

Accepted Answer

A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

Question 5

How do you identify vintage furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.

Question 6

How do I identify vintage Thomasville furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 7

How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?

Accepted Answer

To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.

Question 8

How do you identify vintage wicker furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 9

How do I identify vintage Lane furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.

Question 10

How do I identify vintage patio furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 11

How can I tell if bamboo furniture is vintage?

Accepted Answer

The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 12

How do I identify vintage Woodard patio furniture?

Accepted Answer

To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.

Question 13

How do you find out how much vintage furniture is worth?

Accepted Answer

To find out how much vintage furniture is worth, look at the history of sale prices for comparable pieces on trusted online platforms. You can begin your research by determining the maker of your furniture. Since the condition of your furniture will also impact its value, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage furniture.

Question 14

What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How can you tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage?

Accepted Answer

One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.

Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.

In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.

Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.

Stag Vintage Furniture

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Mid-Century Brass Guarding Stag and Feeding Doe Sculpture s

1970s Great Britain (UK) Adirondack Stag Vintage Furniture

Carved Wooden Stag s Heads Chandelier / Vintage Niermann Weeks

20th Century European Other Stag Vintage Furniture

Deers Stag and Hind Bronze, Marble, 20th Century

20th Century European Other Stag Vintage Furniture

Deers Stag and Hind Bronze, Marble, 20th Century

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Stag Vintage Furniture

Solid Pewter Container with Brass Stag Head Handles

1970s American Stag Vintage Furniture

Delightful Pair of Silver Plated Brass Stag Deer Candleholders

1980s Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Stag Statuettes After Moigniez

1970s Unknown Stag Vintage Furniture

Pair of New, Old Stock Handcrafted Metal Stag Sconces

1950s Belgian Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Bronze Cigar Ashtray with Stag Deer Relief, 1950s

Late 20th Century Other Stag Vintage Furniture

Antique Leaping Stag Signed Bronze Signed and Numbered "Dennis Jones"

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Stag Horn Handled Anton Wingen Jr. Othello Solingen Germany

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Valenti Silver Plated Stag and Palm Centre Piece

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Stag Head on Marble Base

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen

1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Stag Vintage Furniture

Hollywood Regency Style Brass Doe and Stag Sculpture Set

20th Century Stag Vintage Furniture

Pair of Large Bronze Stags on Marble after Jules Moigniez

1980s Stag Vintage Furniture

XL Bronze Stag Statue Monarch of Glen 10Ft (3 Metres)

1980s Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Pair Life-Size Bronze Stags Deer Statues, 20th Century

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Stag Vintage Furniture

"Walking Deer" Bronze Stag Statue Sculpture on Marble Base After Charles Paillet

Mid-20th Century German Stag Vintage Furniture

Othello Solingen Stag Antler Carving Set in Original Fitted Case, Germany

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage German Stag Handled Cigar Cutter and Bottle Opener, 1960s

20th Century Spanish Stag Vintage Furniture

Large Valenti Stag or Deer Sculptural Centerpiece of Silver Plated Bronze

1960s Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Large Decorative Brass Deer Stag Floor Sculpture

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Carved Black Forest Tobacco Pipe with Stag and Chamois

1980s Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Stag Statuettes After Moigniez 20th C

1970s American Stag Vintage Furniture

Stunning Impressive Faux Stag Head with Long Antlers Wall Mounted Sculpture

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Stag Vintage Furniture

Large Vintage Black Forest Stag Trophy from Salem, Germany, circa 1950

20th Century Black Forest Stag Vintage Furniture

Pair of Patinated Bronze Stag Head Sconces in Black Forest Style

Late 20th Century French Futurist Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Francois Melin Stag Style Iron and Glass Wing Fly Coffee Table

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stag Vintage Furniture

Fine Antique Bronze Steadfast Stag Deer Japan Aged Patina Mint condition

20th Century German Stag Vintage Furniture

Emil Schmeckenbecher German 8 Day Black Forest Pheasant Stag Hunt Cuckoo Clock

20th Century Italian International Style Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Gucci Accornero Silk Hunting Dog Stag Silk Scarf, 1970s Italy

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Large Red Deer Stag Antlers Horn Skull Mount Taxidermy Wall Decor

20th Century Stag Vintage Furniture

Oak Elk Stag Horn Antler Handle Walking Stick Cane Scottish Thistle 36"

1970s French Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Brass Ring Holder Display Bowl Tazza with Deer Stag Head, a pair

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stag Vintage Furniture

Pair of Large Scale Midcentury Asian Style Works on Paper of Stags at Night

20th Century North American Stag Vintage Furniture

Maritime Oil Painting of Tall Mast Ship “Stag Hound” by Frank Vining Smith c1940

Late 20th Century Rustic Stag Vintage Furniture

Vintage Brass Deer Elk Stag Reindeer Antlers Coat Hat Rack Wall Hook 10"

20th Century European Art Deco Stag Vintage Furniture

PAIR OF EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE 114.5CM TALL STAG CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS ON SiDE TABLES

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