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17th Century Joint Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th century English small table, also known as a child's joint stool, the single plank top
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1640s English Antique Furniture Joints

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Oak

Antique 17th Century Joint Table
17th Century Joint Table
H 13.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Joint Stool
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sturdy little joint stool with round seat and lightly turned and incised legs. Original finish.
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Joint Stool
19th Century Joint Stool
H 18.25 in W 14 in D 13 in
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original top over a plain frieze and with turned legs joined by box stretchers.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
H 22.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original top over a lunette carved frieze, and raised on turned legs joined by a box stretcher.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
H 22 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular original seat over a conforming frieze with chip carved detail, raised on turned legs joined by a box stretcher.
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1680s English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
Jacobean Oak Joint Stool
H 20.25 in W 12.75 in D 10.25 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England. The top is made from a single board and has a beveled
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 18.25 in W 18 in D 10.75 in
Ipswich Oak Joint Stool, England, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's English Ipswich oak joint stool. Rectangular curved apron design.
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1920s English Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint bench from England. The top is made from a single board, which has a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
H 16.75 in W 29.75 in D 9.75 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England. The top has a beveled edge, following down to scalloped
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 18.75 in W 19 in D 11.88 in
17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Charming Mid 17th Century, Charles II Period, Oak Joint Stool Of Pegged Construction, Plus
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th C. Artist model joint stool
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C. Artist model joint stool
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Late 19th Century European Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th C. Artist model joint stool
19th C. Artist model joint stool
H 29.5 in W 15.5 in D 25.5 in
Woven Rush Seated Oak Joint Stool This is a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Woven Rush Seated Oak Joint Stool This is a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool it is a good solid
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19th Century Georgian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak joint stool from England. The top is wonderfully figured and has a beveled edge
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 21 in W 18.13 in D 10.38 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint bench from England with a single plank top which has a beveled edge
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Bench
H 23 in W 57 in D 10.63 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the top, which is also
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 18.5 in W 22 in D 10.75 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the single plank seat, which
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 18.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.63 in
Early 19th Century Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the top, following down
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Joint Stool
Early 19th Century Oak Joint Stool
H 18 in W 18 in D 11 in
English Oak Joint Stool, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
English oak joint stool with a beveled edge around the top, following down to a scalloped and hand
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

English Oak Joint Stool, circa 1920
English Oak Joint Stool, circa 1920
H 23.38 in W 18.5 in D 11.25 in
18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak joint stool from England with a single plank top with pegged construction. This
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 17.75 in W 19 in D 14.63 in
18th Century, English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the top. The top is
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

18th Century, English Oak Joint Stool
18th Century, English Oak Joint Stool
H 19 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Golden Oak Joint Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century golden oak joint stool This a good oak Joined stool a good solid stool, it has a
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Furniture Joints

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Oak

Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Red lacquered square top stool on four legs joined by double box stretchers. China, 19th century.  
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Joint Stool
H 19.75 in W 11.88 in D 11.625 in
19th Century Jacobean English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Viterbo, VT
Joint stool hand-made in England in the late 1800s using oak and pegged construction. The stool
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century Jacobean English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century Jacobean English Oak Joint Stool
H 20.28 in W 10.83 in D 21.93 in
Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century George III period oak joint stool from England. The top is made from a single
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
English 19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely English oak joint stool with hand-carved motifs, 2 scalloped edges, and turned legs
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19th Century English Other Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Wood, Oak

English 19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
English 19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
H 20.63 in W 18.63 in D 10.25 in
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
19th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English
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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
H 18.51 in W 19.3 in D 15.16 in
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century Trying or Jointer Plane
Located in High Point, NC
19th century trying or jointer plane from England. Lovely patina from age and use.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Metal

19th Century Trying or Jointer Plane
19th Century Trying or Jointer Plane
H 7.13 in W 21.88 in D 3.25 in
Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Brown Robertson lock joint tool A rare fishing tool, a lock fast joint tool designed to secure and
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Early 20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Antique Furniture Joints

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Aluminum

Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
H 5.12 in W 1.19 in D 0.12 in
Antique Oak Joint Stool With Carved Apron
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique oak rectangular table with peg construction, carved apron, turned legs with conjoined stretcher. Strong and sturdy with good joinery - can be used as a stool. Dimensions: 22...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak James Shoolbred & Co. Joint Stool
By James Shoolbred
Located in London, GB
Antique English Oak James (JAS) shoolbred joint stool circa 1880 Bearing maker's label to
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique Charles II Peg Constructed Oak Joint Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small Table Stand with fine and deeply turned legs, stretcher base, three plank top and carved apron with scroll accent. The table is very well made and exhibits a fine Golden colo...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

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Oak

19C Oak Charles II Flip Top Joint Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles II flip top side table or stool with planked hinged lid secured with exposed carter-pin type hardware, interior lid and box lined with old newspaper, carved apron, exposed pe...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19C Oak Charles II Flip Top Joint Stool
19C Oak Charles II Flip Top Joint Stool
H 13.75 in W 15.25 in D 12.75 in
Antique Charles II Oak Turned Leg Joint Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charles II rectangular sturdy and weighty stool with exposed peg construction, incised edge, decorative carved apron, turned legs conjoined with a box stretcher. Dimensions: 18" W, ...
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The curving X-frame with scrolling arms resting on splayed stretchers, the surface covered with fine geometric inlay in a repeated stellar design, the leather seat with stamped arabe...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a
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19th Century Gothic Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Multi-jointed Industrial Wall Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel industrial wall lamp with infinitely adjustable arms, wall mount bracket and a steel shade.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Joints

Antique English Carved Tiger Oak Joint Stool Side Table
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique early 20th-Century English oak joint stool with a beautifully carved apron, hand
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint coffin stool, occasional table, sewing box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool
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Early 20th Century Gothic Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English Jacobean style carved oak joint bench stool circa 1920 A good size piece. Of
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

French Rene Lalique 'Figurine Mains Jointes' Glass Cachet
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Rare Rene lalique signed blue stained 'Figurine Mains Jointes' one of his rare small female form
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Art Glass

Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer This a good Golden Oak Joint or
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1880s Gothic Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Joint Stools Side Tables
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique 19th Century English oak pegged joint stools or side tables with hand
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Carved Oak Pegged Joint Stool Side Table
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-century English oak joint stool with a beautifully carved apron, hand turned
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Stool, Mid-17th Century, English Charles II, Oak, Joint Stool
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and nibbles A mid-17th century oak joint stool. The plank top with a moulded edge. Two sets of
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Mid-17th Century British Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin' USA, Circa 1900s Meet "Franklin
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Mohair, Thread, Straw

Antique large 16th-century Spanish joint stool/side table with turned legs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful antique Spanish joint stool from the late 16th century is not only a true eye
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16th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Wood

Beautiful, original 16th-century English oak joint stool with a stunning patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This original and very beautiful English joint stool/stool from the 16th century is a true feast
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16th Century English Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique English Footstool Bench Joint Stool Turned Leg Oak Pegged c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Small Joint Stool Footstool Bench~~Pegged c. 1900 Classic
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Set of 13 Antique Anatomy Prints of Ligaments and Joints, 1839
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 13 antique anatomy prints of ligaments and joints. These prints originate from 'Magazijn van
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Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Paper

English 1880s Oak Joint Stool with Carved Apron and Turned Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak joint stool from the late 19th century, with carved motifs and turned legs. Created
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Stool Window Seat, Hall Bench
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Country Golden Oak Joint Stool Window Seat, Hall Bench This is a good piece
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

STUNNiNG HEAVILY BURRED OAK ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CIRCA 1780 JOINTED STOOL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1760-1780 English burr oak jointed stool which can be used as a side table Please note the
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1780s English George III Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1700 English Oak Jointed Lowboy Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1700 English Oak jointed Lowboy side table
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Charles 1st English Jointed Stool Oak Early to Mid 17th Century, circa 1630
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
hand made of solid oak with pegged mortise and tenon joints. The top is thick with grain running side
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Turned Leg Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box has developed
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right. The box
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Walnut

Stunning 18th Century circa 1760 English Oak Jointed Stool or Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 18th century circa 1760 oak jointed stool or side
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1760s English Georgian Antique Furniture Joints

Materials

Oak

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Antique Furniture Joints For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique furniture joints for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique furniture joints — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique furniture joints available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique furniture joints to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Baroque antique furniture joints are of considerable interest. René Lalique, EB Studios and Steiff each produced beautiful antique furniture joints that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Furniture Joints?

Antique furniture joints can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,225, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $23,819.
Questions About Antique Furniture Joints
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.