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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Animal Design Spanish Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind vintage animal Spanish handmade wool rug
Size: 8'2" × 10'9" (248 × 327 cm)
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Rug A superb looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Rug
A superb looking piece dating from around 1920 and it
Category
Vintage 1920s Anglo-Indian Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Arts
Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton re-sized
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts
Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton ‘size adjusted’
Size: 13'0" × 19'0" (396 × 579 cm
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Bold, Bursting Scandinavian Geometry - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Brown Scandinavian Geometric Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Bold Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Gray with Scandinavian Flame Pictorial - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Green
Gold Scandinavian Medallion - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Rich Warm Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Beige with Colorful Scandinavian Geometry - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Red with Bold Scandinavian Medallions - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Da Silva Bruhns Vintage French Art Deco Tapestry, Bird Pictorials - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x9 vintage French Art Deco tapestry is an extremely collectible, one-of-a-kind curation from
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pure Wool Runner Rug With Blue China Dragons
Located in Roma, IT
double bed.
This vintage rug is in good general condition, intact fringes and minimal signs of use and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1930-1940, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Multi-Niche Prayer Runner, 1.1
x 6.1
, 1960s - 1C1200
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Bukhara Sajadah (Multi-Niche) Runner
This striking vintage runner is a rare find
Category
Vintage 1960s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Hand-woven Wool Vintage Multi-colored Swedish Flatweave
By Svensk Hemslöjd
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage Swedish flatweave rug has a field with five vertical columns of eight rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Yellow with Gray Scandinavian Geometry - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Scandinavian Medallion - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hand Tuffted French Designer Rug 5
3" x 7
5"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hand Tuffted French Designer Rug 5'3" x 7'5".
Category
Mid-20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner Rug in Scandinavian Minimalist Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage Swedish Rya
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Black and Blue Abstract Design - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish rya rug
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Afghan Baluch Runner Rug with Repetitive Tribal 3.5
x 6.11
- 1C1196
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a fine example of a hand-knotted vintage Afghan Baluch rug, crafted from 100% pure wool and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blush Terracotta Balkan Kilim • Handmade Vintage Flatweave Rug (4′×6′) • 1960s
Located in Burlingame, CA
: Excellent vintage condition, free from repairs, with a supple wool handle and beautifully mellowed natural
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Scandinavian 70’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Scandinavian modern rug with a nice design and beautiful light colors, hand turfed with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of l...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Green Kilim Rug by Fredrik Fiedler
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Swedish Green Kilim rug by Fredrik Fiedler. In a good vintage condition with some
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$585 Sale Price
25% Off
Rose Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Wool Rug • 8′5″×11′3″ • 1940s Moldova
Located in Burlingame, CA
This handmade vintage Moldovan Rose Kilim from the 1940s embodies the exuberant floral artistry of
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Vintage 1940s Moldovan Romantic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$577 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$630 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Large Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
$3,300 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$660 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color
Category
Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Scandinavian Rug with Retro Geometry - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x6 vintage Swedish Rya runner
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Blue with Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Judith Johansson Vintage Handwoven Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave
By Judith Johansson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
initials (JJ) at the corner. This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a shaded blue overall field with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Scandinavian 1970’s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty Scandinavian 70’s rug with nice abstract design and beautiful colors, mechanical manufacturing with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury an...
Category
Antique 1670s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Scandinavian Rug with Serrated Stripes - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage Swedish Rya runner
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Shiraz Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century french knotted rug with beautiful design of Shiraz rugs and nice colors, entirely mechanical knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Kazak Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Minimalist Diamond Lattice in Sage
Beige-Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Abstract Dissolving Forms in Earth Tones - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Square Rya Rug, Olive Green with Sunburst Abstract - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Minimalist Striped in Brown and Cream - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Natural Beige with Sun-Drenched Abstract - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 7x9 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Aubusson Flatweave Rug in Beige-Green Floral Medallions, from Rug&kilim
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and hailing from France circa 1950-1960, this item is a 8x9 mid-century vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s French Kilim Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$16,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Swedish Tapestry Design Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Extraordinary mid-20th-century Scandinavian runner, boasting a design reminiscent of 18th-century tapestries. Hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation, this piece is in i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage Savonnerie Style Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century handcrafted rug with a Savonnerie or Aubusson design and nice colors with blue, pink, purple, yellow and green, entirely handmade with tufted method with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Vasarely Rug by Victor Vasarely Capella-4
By Victor Vasarely
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vasarely Rug by Victor Vasarely Capella-4
Size: 5'9" × 5'10" (175 × 177 cm)
This
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Silk Rug 6.1
x 9.2
, 1980s - 2B118
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Handmade Silk Art Deco Chinese Area Rug Ice Blue Field with Stylized Fauna, Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed Vintage August Macke Tapestry “Tightrope Walker” Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1950-1960, this 3x4 vintage tapestry is a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Gray Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Red
Black Scandinavian Geometric Shapes - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Playful Scandinavian Trellis on White - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Vintage Spanish beige handmade wool rug
Size: 13'8" × 22'9" (416 × 693 cm)
This
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug
By Desso
Located in Vienna, AT
will look fantastic with brown teak, oak or rosewood furniture! great highlight for any Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Red with Bursting Scandinavian Medallions - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
62% Off
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Vintage Western Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage western furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage western furniture — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 689 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of vintage western furniture now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of vintage western furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of vintage western furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of vintage western furniture over the years, but those crafted by Desso, Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Tapis Rouge Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Western Furniture?
Prices for a piece of vintage western furniture start at $59 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $4,489.
Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
Questions About Vintage Western Furniture
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To 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.
- Is vintage furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Many 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2022The 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 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, 2024One 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
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