How can I tell if a bike is vintage?

To tell if a bicycle is vintage, first look for a serial number or manufacturer's label. If you locate one or both, use the information as the basis for online research. Also, examine the parts. If you see a friction shifter, your bike was likely made before 1984. Suspension forks usually indicate a manufacturing date of 1990 or later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage bicycles.

What is the difference between antique and vintage?

Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?

To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.

What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?

The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.

What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?

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.

What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?

The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Vintage and Antique Bicycles

Victorian Bicycle

High Wheeler Bicycle

Motorcycle Memorabilia

Tandem Bike

French Bicycle

Arts And Crafts Display Cabinet

J C Higgins

Rattan Bicycle

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Vintage 1930s American Architectural Elements

Modernist Tubular-Steel 1930 s Bicycle Rack

$2,200

1895 "Racycle" Bicycle Oak Spoke Wheels and Handlebar

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A very fine example of American industry and design, The "Racycle" (racing bicycle) was created by

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

1895 "Racycle" Bicycle Oak Spoke Wheels and Handlebar

$1,900

André Courrèges Limited Edition Bicycle by Peugeot, 1980

By André Courrèges

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

collaboration of the fashion designer André Courrèges and the French bicycle and car brand Peugeot resulted in

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

André Courrèges Limited Edition Bicycle by Peugeot, 1980

$5,984

1960s William Spratling Silver Bicycle Chain Style Bracelet

By William Spratling

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A magnificent and tightly layered silver bicycle chain style link and pin bracelet with square

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

1960s William Spratling Silver Bicycle Chain Style Bracelet

$2,500

Limited Edition Peugeot and Hermes Leather Bicycle, circa 1999

By Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare and luxurious 21 speed city bicycle by French maker Peugeot in collaboration with Hermes

Category

Late 20th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Peugeot and Hermes Leather Bicycle, circa 1999

$7,500

All-aluminum Tricycle convertible to Bicycle! Art Deco stylin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tricycle, bicycle, or metal sculpture?! Take off the axel, put one of the back wheels in the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

All-aluminum Tricycle convertible to Bicycle! Art Deco stylin

$575

Trade Sign from a Chelsea, New York City Bicycle Store

Located in Sheffield, MA

French child's bicycle used until recently as trade sign in Chelsea, New York bicycle store

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Trade Sign from a Chelsea, New York City Bicycle Store

$1,900

Steampunk Bike Mad Max Ratty Racer Bicycle One of a Kind

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Steampunk Mad Max Ratty Racer Bike One of a Kind This fabulous Steampunk ‘Mad Max’ bicycle

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Steampunk Sports Equipment and Mem...

Materials

Steel

Steampunk Bike Mad Max Ratty Racer Bicycle One of a Kind

$1,365

Oval Oak and Silverplate Galleried Tray, Dated 1892

Located in New York, NY

inscribed, "Jarrow Amateur Bicycle Club, Palmer Challenge Cup, 4 Miles Championship, won by John Jacques

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Oval Oak and Silverplate Galleried Tray, Dated 1892

$3,450

1960 Rome Olympics Glazed Porcelain Figures

By Fratelli Vlande Pescara

Located in North Hollywood, CA

represent Archery, Boxing, Bicycling, and Track. The ultra stylized forms are quite cubistic, and hark to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

1960 Rome Olympics Glazed Porcelain Figures

$1,250 / set

Antique Indian Market or Hand Cart Flower Stand Victorian, 20th Century, Rustic

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

market hand cart, large bed over tall suspension frame with four bicycle tires, two short handles to push

Category

20th Century Indian Late Victorian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Indian Market or Hand Cart Flower Stand Victorian, 20th Century, Rustic

$1,338

Near perfect over 50 year old DNB Adult Folding Bike

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1959 DNB Portafold bicycle in very good condition. Only made during 1959. this bike

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

$795

Martone Bicycle in Olympic Colors

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Special Edition Martone Step through bike, with basket. The SRAM 2-gear automatic hub requires no gears shifting - it adapts automatically with you throughout your urban journey. Be...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Martone Bicycle in Olympic Colors

$1,500

Rare 1964 Columbia Bicycle Built for Four

By Columbia Manufacturing Company

Located in Essex, MA

A rare Columbia four seat tandem bicycle, made in Westfield, Massachusetts, circa 1964, with black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

$5,400

Rare 22 Caliber Hamilton Model 7 Bicycle Gun, circa 1900

By Hamilton Rifle Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare 22 caliber Hamilton model 7 bicycle gun with nickel-plated skeleton frame and coil spring

Category

Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Rare 22 Caliber Hamilton Model 7 Bicycle Gun, circa 1900

$3,400

Heywood Wakefield Crescendo Desk

By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky

Located in Denver, CO

European sports cars. His credits also included designs of bicycles, kitchen items and furniture.

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Crescendo Desk

$4,275

Large Framed Sanskrit Writing on Handmade Paper from Laos

Located in Houston, TX

Along a dusty bicycle ride outside the village of Luang Prabang, Laos we discovered a group of

Category

2010s Laotian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Large Framed Sanskrit Writing on Handmade Paper from Laos

$345

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Vintage and Antique Bicycles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage and antique bicycles available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, all vintage and antique bicycles available were constructed with great care. Find 164 antique and vintage vintage and antique bicycles at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Vintage and antique bicycles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vintage and antique bicycles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern vintage and antique bicycles are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage and antique bicycles over the years, but those made by JC Higgins, Hermès and Merve Kahraman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage and Antique Bicycles?

Prices for vintage and antique bicycles start at $70 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,995.

Questions About Vintage and Antique Bicycles

How can I tell if a bike is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a bicycle is vintage, first look for a serial number or manufacturer's label. If you locate one or both, use the information as the basis for online research. Also, examine the parts. If you see a friction shifter, your bike was likely made before 1984. Suspension forks usually indicate a manufacturing date of 1990 or later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage bicycles.
What is the difference between antique and vintage?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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