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19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl-Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large mocha blue seaweed yellow ware mixing bowl is in fine condition. Has a very nice
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19th Century American Country Yellow Antique Furniture

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Pottery

Large pair of Italian ceramic yellow plates Buoscaroli CAB Bologna, 1920s
Located in Milano, IT
the bursi of the plate we find paintings of various elements with a predominant colour of yellow. On
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1920s Italian Rustic Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Zabihi Collection Ornate Square Yellow Ground Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century small square size ornate Sarouk carpet with traditional formal design in rare square size. Measures: 3'3" x 2'6" Investment-level Sarouk rugs we...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Minton English Majolica Yellow Trinket Basket Vide-Poche
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
amazing color and texture, the delicate little earthenware basket is glazed in a deep buttery yellow with
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Handwoven Lemon-Yellow Antique Oushak Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Oushak rug has a lemon-yellow field scattered with ivory and dusty-pink palmettes
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Located in Beirut, LB
colors in Karabagh carpets, yellow is probably the rarest color. This long piece includes an ''all-over
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Late 19th Century Armenian Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Porcelain Lady in Yellow Dress
Located in Lantau, HK
German, Late 18th-early 19th century Meissen, Mascolini (1774-1814) Porcelain Mark for Meissen Measures: Height 22 cm Width 15 cm Price US$8,500.
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18th Century Yellow Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique glazed Hispano-Moresque earthenware dish yellow Islamic bowl. Early 20th century Moorish
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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and
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19th Century American Adirondack Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Although calcite is plentiful and diverse, calcite from Tennessee is instantly recognizable and highly sought-after for its twinned, scalenohedral crystal habit. Often, the scalenohe...
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15th Century and Earlier Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Pair of 19th Century Continental Inlaid Walnut Consoles with Yellow Onyx Tops
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible pair of 19th century Continental inlaid walnut consoles with yellow onyx tops. Northern
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19th Century Italian Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Onyx

Rörstrand, Sweden, large faience vase with uranium yellow glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, Sweden, large faience vase with uranium yellow glaze. Early 20th century. Marked. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

French Glazed Confit Pot Planter in Yellow Ochre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique French confit pot dates from early 20th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen standin...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Yellow Antique Furniture

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Pottery, Earthenware

Paint-Decorated Game Wheel in Scarlet Red, Chrome Yellow and Black, Ca 1880
Located in York County, PA
emphasis of overstating. On the obverse, there is a red background, with trios of yellow numerals that
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1880s American Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Regency Yellow Painted French Tole Metal Column Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Yellow Transfer Print Painted French Tole Metal Column Table Lamps - a Pair
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique South Caucasian rug with scarce yellow ground. Circa 1880.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 7ft 5in x 4ft 2in (226 x 126cm). Antique South Caucasian rug with scarce yellow ground
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1880s Caucasian Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Yellow Northwest Persian Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A tribal Persian weave featuring a bright yellow color you rarely see. Extraordinary weave and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Yellow Northwest Persian Tribal Rug
Yellow Northwest Persian Tribal Rug
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Yellow Monochromatic Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Lamp, Attb. E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Chinese Yellow Monochromatic Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Lamp, Attributed to E. F
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1880s American Louis XVI Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Elm Two-Toned Cabinet with Cut Bronze Hardware and Yellow Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
and brushed yellow hued patina. Attracting our attention with its clean lines and two-toned finish
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Early 20th Century Chinese Yellow Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Yellow Ground Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful yellow ground room size fine Antique Persian Malayer Room size rug from the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Yellow Tole Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant early 19th-century French tole tray, awash in a sunny yellow hue, presents charming
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Early 19th Century French George III Yellow Antique Furniture

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Metal

19th c Continental Yellow Painted Tole Cachepot / Bucket with Landscape Scence
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Continental Yellow Painted Tole Cachepot / Bucket with Landscape Scene & Pierced Rim
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19th Century Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Paint

Antique Circa-1900 Yellow Floral Anatolian Oushak Rug 13 x17 6"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Oushak rug has a soft-yellow field with angular terracotta-red and ivory
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Early 20th Century Turkish Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta "Tian" Bowl from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1780. Round in shape, the handmade terracotta bowl has a subtle yellow glaze on the inside
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Mid-19th Century French Country Yellow Antique Furniture

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Earthenware

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (late 19th century) high pile carpet with a yellow field and blue and ochre details
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Yellow Antique Furniture

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Tapestry

Gallé Style Table Lamp Mushroom Yellow Red Flowers, France
By Woodward Lothrof
Located in Rijssen, NL
style of the Art Nouveau movement 1970. The table lamp, shaped as a mushroom, is made of yellow colored
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Yellow Antique Furniture

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Glass

Pair of Directoire Yellow Painted Tole Cachepots, France ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Directoire Yellow Painted Tole Cachepots, France ca. 1800
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Early 19th Century French Yellow Antique Furniture

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Metal

3.7x5.2 Ft Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug With Birds, North East Caucasus
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This delightful and unique Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug is a finely woven and highly
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

4.3x5.7 Ft Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug With Birds, North East Caucasus
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This rare Antique Yellow Ground Kuba (Quba) Rug is a charismatic and highly valuable textile from
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

1900 Antique Yellow Abstract Style European Needlework Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to...
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Early 1900s Unknown Kilim Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Nils Thorsson Glazed Yellow Funkis Jug for Aluminia, 1940s
By Aluminia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare yellow jug or milk pitcher designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Miniature Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase with Mottled Yellow Ground
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellow ground and polychrome decoration throughout. Likely made for and retailed by Liberty & Co. ca
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Rare Large Majolica Yellow Strawberries Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica yellow strawberries platter Sarreguemines, circa 1880.  
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1880s French Victorian Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Yellow and Blue Rococo Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful single Rococo lamp. Yellow with blue flowers and vines. The base probably made in
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1890s Yellow Antique Furniture

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Brass

Art Nouveau Yellow Cased-Glass Bud Vase, signed Legras, France c.1900
By François-Théodore Legras
Located in Paris, FR
Slender tear-drop vase in luminous yellow cased glass, hand-decorated with black enamel motifs
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Yellow Antique Furniture

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Blown Glass

"Leaping Deer", Large, Rare Art Deco Low Bowl in Yellow and Blue, Finland
By Kupittaan Savi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and substantial, this high style Art Deco low bowl, glazed in sky blues and golden yellows
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

3.7x9 Ft Antique Yellow Ground Caucasian Kazak Rug. Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
natural dyes including the abrash, the changes in the color tone on the yellow field which is all original
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th century French Yellow Glazed Pot or Terracotta Pottery 13" High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 20th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze and some blue and green
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Yellow Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

Italian antique carved wood and yellow fabric floor lamps or torch holders, 1500
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique carved wood and yellow fabric floor lamps or torch holders, 1500. Pair of floor
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Yellow Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Yellow Italian Pair of Antique Ceramic Urns, Garden Ornaments
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style in a warm honey yellow glaze with green accents, in good condition. These decorative garden
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Mid-19th Century Italian Yellow Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Yellow Antique Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

Shirvan Antique Rug, Navy Yellow Ivory - 4 2" x 9 6"
Located in New York, NY
aesthetic. Bathed in a warm and radiant yellow hue, the border creates a captivating contrast against the
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Early 1900s Persian Other Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Yellow Antique Turkish Ghiordes Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Ghiordes carpet with an all-over sunny yellow motif and green border
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Yellow Antique Furniture

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Wool

20th Century Yellow Art Nouveau Vase, Bohemian Glass, CZ ca. 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
the 1910s impressing with its outstanding shaped yellow body and unique pattern. The one of a kind
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Yellow Antique Furniture

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Blown Glass

Qing Dynasty Rare Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Yellow Ground Enamel Panel
Located in Brea, CA
lamp with incised yellow ground decorated with flowers and white enamel panels depicting birds and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Yellow Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

English Victorian Framed Botanical Illustration of Yellow Alpine Bartsia
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gold Framed and Matted Botanical Illustration of Yellow Alpine Bartsia with
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19th Century British Victorian Yellow Antique Furniture

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Gold

Small 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition. H:9cm W:26cm D:22cm
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19th Century French French Provincial Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Mustard Yellow Vertical and Horizonttal Striped Cotton Rug 5 4 x6 1
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
bold yet grounded statement in textile design. The richly saturated mustard yellow field, punctuated by
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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Man with a Yellow V-Neck Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine 19th century portrait miniature of a man with a yellow V-neck collar A wonderful antique
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Late 19th Century British Yellow Antique Furniture

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Other

19th Century Yellow Majolica Peacock Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Goldenrold mustard Majolica plate with a peacock signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at t...
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1890s French Country Yellow Antique Furniture

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Majolica, Ceramic

Austrian Jugendstil Glass Vase Yellow Iridescent circa 1903 Loetz
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase lemon yellow circa 1903 Johann Loetz Witwe decor Phenomen Genre 3
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Yellow Antique Furniture

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Blown Glass

1750 Venezia Italy Yellow Lacquered Carved Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
flowers on a yellow background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout. This elegant piece
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Yellow Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Yellow Green Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
known as "imperial yellow," "canary yellow" or "chicken-fat yellow," with contrasting decorations in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass

Yellow Green Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
known as "imperial yellow," "canary yellow" or "chicken-fat yellow," with contrasting decorations in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Yellow Antique Furniture

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Glass

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Transferware Scenic Floral Plates, Set/6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow faïence, transfer printed plates, circa 1830. Dating
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to
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17th Century Chinese Ming Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Jade

Fine and Rare 19th Century Virginia Walnut Yellow Pine Pie Safe with Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine and Rare 19th Century Virginia Black Walnut & Yellow Pine Pie Safe with 2 Drawers and Original
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19th Century Yellow Antique Furniture

Materials

Tin

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Yellow Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of yellow antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, fabric and wood, every item from our selection of yellow antique furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of yellow antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of yellow antique furniture, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of yellow antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Loetz Glass, antique textiles galleries and Awaji Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Yellow Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of yellow antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,391, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $204,639 for the highest priced.
Questions About Yellow Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 14, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    There 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    Antique 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, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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 RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.