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Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp Gray enamel white interior Cast iron top Weight 5.0 kg / 11 lb Priced
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1950 s Tall 15 Inch Explosion Proof Factory Hanging Light
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Tall 15 Inch Explosion Proof Factory Hanging Light. The lamp has been cleaned and restored
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1950s European Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Steel

1950 s Shallow 16 Inch Cast Top Factory Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Shallow 16 Inch Cast Top Factory Pendant Lamp. Listing is for one lamp. Made from and
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1950s European Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Russell Stoll Cast Aluminum Industrial Warehouse Loft Factory Lights
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Cat. No. 4557R, Class I, Group CD, confirming their heavy-duty, factory-grade specifications (rated
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Decorative Pattern, English, Mahogany, Hanging, Factory Mould, Maritime
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative pattern part. An English, mahogany and other wood hanging factory
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20th Century English Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large Blue Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a blue metal frame, an iron dial,an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The p...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Decorative Factory Mould, English, Mahogany, Pattern, Wall, Maritime
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative factory mould. An English, mahogany and other wood pattern part, ideal
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20th Century English Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron wall clock made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal body, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a battery-...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Iron

Green Vintage Industrial Stool Kromus Factory Vienna 1950s Steel Beechwood
Located in Vienna, AT
This tripod Industrial stool came from the Kromus Factory in Vienna 1950s. The stable stool was
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Sconce Wall Light
By Eclatec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial wall light by Eclatec, Nancy, France. Cast aluminium wall pieces with black enamel shade. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a beige bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial wall light. Cast aluminium wall pieces with black / green enamel shade. Size wall mount 25 × 6 cm Weight: 3.40 kg / 7.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant. White enamel white interior. Cast iron top with clear glass. Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage ceramic pitcher by the Saint Clément France factory
By Saint-Clément
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Ceramic pitcher designed by the Saint Clément factory in the 1950s. Trendy and current, this
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires stand...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires stand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid Century Acqua Wool Vintage Chair, by Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Textile, Beech

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires stand...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Vintage Industrial Metal Factory Three Doors Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This industrial, metal factory cabinet was produced during the 1950s. The wardrobe has three doors
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1950s Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Metal

1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
and the Chocolate Factory" was release in 1971 Based Upon Roald Dahl's iconic novel "Charlie and the
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1970s American Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Industrial British White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Benjamin, 1960s
By Benjamin
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial white enamel factory pendant light made by Benjamin in United Kingdom during the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Hand Sculpture- Industrial Metal Glove Mold Hand from French Factory, 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Hand Sculpture- Industrial Metal Glove Mold Hand from French Factory, 1950s Authentic industrial
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Red Painted Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This Industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a silver cast aluminium top, a newly painted shade on re...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Enamel

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Tobak FDB Tobacco Factory Esbjerg Denmark
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the FDB Tobaksfabrik cigar and tobacco factory in Esbjerg
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires stand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires stand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Benjamin USA, 1960s
By Benjamin
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial white enamel factory pendant light made by Benjamin in United States during the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - railway - factory brillie clock with glass and lighting The frame is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson Woman I, 1968, USA
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1967, where Jed (straight hair in photo above) landed a job sweeping floors at the Factory. Like many
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Mid-20th Century American Other Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Francesco Scavullo, Warhol Factory: Jay Johnson Woman II, 1968, USA
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, where Jed (straight hair in photo above) landed a job sweeping floors at the Factory. Like many before
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol Factory: Portrait of Jay Johnson, 1968
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Factory. Like many before him, Johnson quickly graduated from janitorial duties into the Factory
Category

1960s American Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Munition Workers Allied Countries British Factories
Located in London, GB
hitting back at Hitler... Through British factories! Colourful design featuring the bold text flowing
Category

1940s British Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp with Glass Cover, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial light grey enamel factory pendant light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame and back, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1950 s Industrial Cantilever Wall Lamp — Mid-Century Factory Salvage
By Elektrosvit
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This striking 1950's cantilever wall lamp hails from an industrial site in Czechoslovakia, manufactured by Elektrosvit. The robust steel arms and swivelling aluminium shade speak to ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1950 s Parabolic Grey Vitreous Enamel Factory Ceiling Light by Thorlux
By Thorlux
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
lighting manufacturers. Their fixtures became a familiar sight in factories, workshops, and civic buildings
Category

1950s British Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial dark white (light grey) enamel pendant light made by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lig...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp in Cast Iron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial factory pendant lamp in cast iron. - Manufactured by A23 Factory in Wilkasy in Poland
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid Century Navy Blue Vintage Chair, by Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Textile, Beech

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory wall light. Black enamel. White interior. Diameter cast iron wall piece: 12 cm, three
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Decorative Pattern Part, English, Mahogany, Military, Factory Mould
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
factory mould, ideal for wall-hanging and dating to the 20th century. Eye-catching industrial form
Category

20th Century English Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large Grey Enamel Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This grey industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminum top, a grey enamel exterior and a w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E26 light bulbs. Ne...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Grey Enamel Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This grey industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminium top, a grey enamel exterior and a whit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

French Greenery Tapestry, Roubert Fours Aubusson Factory - 90lx105h - No. 1492
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Poster WWII Factories Industry Reconstruction Red Army Victory
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster encouraging the viewer to rebuild factories and
Category

1940s Russian Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Paper

Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp with Frosted Glass Cover, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It features a grey iron lampshade,a cast aluminium top and frosted glass cover. The po...
Category

1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Iron

16 x industrial factory lights/lamps by Bolich, ca. 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of 16 fabric lamps from the 1940s, manufactured by the Germany Bolichwerke, which has been producing lamps since 1911. The lamp body, with its striking shape and convex curved ...
Category

1940s German Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Large Industrial Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel pendant lamp designed and produced by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal top with cast aluminium box and black ( dark g...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Large Grey Enamel Industrial Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This grey industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a cast aluminium top, a grey enamel exterior and a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel pendant lamp designed and produced by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal top with cast aluminium box and black ( dark g...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

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Vintage Factory Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage factory furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and iron. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vintage factory furniture, we have 460 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of vintage factory furniture, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of vintage factory furniture over the years, but those crafted by Benjamin, Elektrosvit and Toledo Metal Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Factory Furniture?

A piece of vintage factory furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $402, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $19,900.
Questions About Vintage Factory Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 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 ExpertJuly 30, 2024
    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.