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Antique Victorian Games Table Chess Backgammon 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
crafted piece of English furniture Legs are very intricately designed with various motifs Bought from a
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1840s Victorian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
18th century. Later, it emerged in Hepplewhite and Classical Revival furniture leg styles. Wide seat
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Louis XVI center table in inlaid wood
Located in Vicenza, IT
shape of the furniture leg is typical of Louis XVI furniture. In fact, it is characterized by shapes
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Louis XVI center table in inlaid wood
Italian Louis XVI center table in inlaid wood
H 30.52 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
combining different hues of wood. Furniture was monumental, massive, rectangular, with straight lights, in
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1890s French Empire Antique Furniture Legs

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
A French Empire Style Lamp Late XIXth Century
H 35.44 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Italian Louis XVI bedside table or small sideboard, 1780
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Vicenza, IT
of the inlay of the front and sides. Truncated-pyramidal legs This shape of the furniture leg is
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Marble

Bombay Art Furniture An Anglo-Japanese Walnut armchair with a double back leg.
Located in London, GB
A late Anglo-Japanese style Walnut armchair with a stylish double back leg incorporated into the
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Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Walnut

1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table. Carved sculptural legs. Rich wood grain
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1920s North American Chippendale Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

Spider Leg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late 18th century spider leg table, featuring a thin single piece top over a shaped apron to all
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1790s English Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Spider Leg Table
Spider Leg Table
H 28 in W 26 in D 19 in
American Country Sheraton Gate Leg Table with Reeded Tapered Legs
Located in Carmel, CA
American country Sheraton pine gate leg table with two drop leaves. The top and leaves are one
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Pine

Walnut Gate Leg Table with "Claw and Ball" Legs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This rectangular table has four legs ended in eagle talons holding balls, and has a drawer and two
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Furniture Legs

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Metal

Six Leg Table / Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Six leg table / desk with two drawers and excellent patina.
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1920s Italian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Six Leg Table / Desk
Six Leg Table / Desk
H 40.5 in W 119 in D 31.5 in
Six Leg Harvest Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Six leg harvest table with a two board top. Nice patina with traces of old paint.
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1860s American Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Six Leg Harvest Table
Six Leg Harvest Table
H 31.75 in W 132.25 in D 29.5 in
Six Leg Tailor Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Wonderful six leg tailor table with lower shelf and two drawers. Wonderfull unpainted top and
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1920s Italian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Iron

Six Leg Tailor Table
Six Leg Tailor Table
H 35.5 in W 117.25 in D 35.25 in
1936 Hansen & Johansen Solid Wood Armchair, Round Front Legs, Sloping Hind Legs
Located in London, GB
1936 Hansen & Johansen Armchair of solid Mahogany with round front legs and sloping hind legs, back
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1630s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Six Leg Table with Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Six leg table with drawers. Wonderful natural wood top with blue painted base.
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1910s Italian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Six Leg Table with Drawers
Six Leg Table with Drawers
H 33 in W 137 in D 42.5 in
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with conforming lower shelf, spindle legs and stretchers.
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1820s English Regency Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
H 26.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
19th Century Splayed Leg Table
Located in San Marino, CA
Massive splayed leg oak table. Top is one solid piece of wood with two drawers sitting underneath.
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19th Century Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Splayed Leg Table
19th Century Splayed Leg Table
H 30.75 in W 60 in D 29.75 in
Sheraton Mahogany Game Table w/ Reeded Legs Serpentine Top Acanthus Leg Carvings
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Sheraton swing leg game table offers mahogany construction with a flip top. Features
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1810s English Sheraton Antique Furniture Legs

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Mahogany

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
H 20.25 in W 16.25 in D 15.75 in
Four Leg Oak Cricket Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
square section legs joined by a box stretcher. Good color and graining. Useful scale for a small table
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Furniture Legs

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Oak

Four Leg Oak Cricket Table
Four Leg Oak Cricket Table
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
H-Stretcher Spider Leg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A light and airy English 18th century mahogany spider leg table. Delicate single plank top over
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1790s English Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

H-Stretcher Spider Leg Table
H-Stretcher Spider Leg Table
H 28 in W 24 in D 18 in
Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, hand-carved, solid walnut, parcel ebonized, veneered Venetian three leg side table
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Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Legs

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Marble

Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
H 30.5 in Dm 18.25 in
English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut turned leg stool, the upholstered seat that has trees, flowers and capital letters
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1860s English Antique Furniture Legs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
H 23.75 in Dm 17.25 in
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
legs and turned X form stretchers.
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1810s English Regency Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
H 28.75 in W 25 in D 17.75 in
George III Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany Spider Leg Table of significant scale; the rectangular top with drop leaves
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Spider Leg Table
George III Mahogany Spider Leg Table
H 27.96 in W 45.67 in D 42.13 in
17th Century Flemish Gate Leg Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early oval Oak table with carved gate legs and single drawer Exceptional wax finish with great
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17th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Oak

17th Century Flemish Gate Leg Table
17th Century Flemish Gate Leg Table
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 49 in
Gueridon Table With Scroll Legs
Located in Washington, DC
A very heavy cast iron black painted and gilt gueridon table with four scroll legs. The
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Steel Legs
Located in New York, NY
Visually interesting pair of vintage industrial-looking steel legs. Originally used for architect's
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Legs

Pair of Steel Legs
Pair of Steel Legs
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
such time that it is needed. On four well-executed cabriole legs with deeply carved acanthus relief and
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19th Century British George II Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
H 19 in W 23 in D 19 in
Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood bench with exaggerated legs. Stunning Italian gilt wood bench with exaggerated
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1920s Italian Rococo Antique Furniture Legs

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Giltwood, Velvet

Early American Peg Leg Candle Stand
Located in Branford, CT
Rare early peg leg candlestand with three legs and round top. New England, mid 18th century
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18th Century North American Country Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

English Edwardian Prosthetic Leg
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Prosthetic leg We share what we love, and we love this unusual fully articulated
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Metal

English Edwardian Prosthetic Leg
English Edwardian Prosthetic Leg
H 40 in W 12 in D 11 in
Late Georgian Reeded Leg Drum Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
on a pedestal with ring turned column stem on three sabered and reed-carved legs ending in brass toe
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Elizabethan Oak Napkin Folding & Gate Leg Table with Rope Twist Legs C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oak Napkin Folding & Gate Leg Table with Rope Twist Legs C1900 Measures - 36 5/8" x 25 1/2" x 26 1/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Legs

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Oak

17th c. English Corkscrew Leg Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
single drawer with center bronze pull, on corkscrew legs joined by rectangular section box stretcher
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Late 17th Century English Antique Furniture Legs

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Oak

English Mahogany Turned Leg Serving Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany turned leg serving table, the top has beautiful color and patina with ''breadboard
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1850s English Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Turned Leg Serving Table
English Mahogany Turned Leg Serving Table
H 30.88 in W 42 in D 21.38 in
Regency Walnut Sofa Table Tulip Legs 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency mahogany sofa table siting on pedestal supports with carved designs Circa 1820 Lovely patina to the walnut Bought from a private house sale in London's Putney We ship...
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1820s Regency Antique Furniture Legs

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Walnut

19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Plank Seat stool with three legs similar to shaker style.This super comfortable milking stool
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
French 17th Century Gate Leg Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Beautifully constructed from stunning walnut in a rectangular shape with nicely turned legs and a single
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17th Century French Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Walnut

French 17th Century Gate Leg Table
French 17th Century Gate Leg Table
H 30.88 in W 66.63 in D 27 in
Jumu Wood Bench with Tapered Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu wood bench with tapered legs, solid plank wood top with cloud motif apron. Top seating
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Jumu Wood Bench with Tapered Legs
Jumu Wood Bench with Tapered Legs
H 20 in W 43 in D 12 in
19th Century English Gate-Leg Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak gate-leg table with a hand-carved border around the top, following down to
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Gate-Leg Table
19th Century English Gate-Leg Table
H 27.63 in W 24.25 in D 10.75 in
Swedish Walnut Crossed-Leg Table, FR-1145
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Swedish Walnut Crossed-Leg Table Item #: FR-1145 Material: Walnut Dimensions: 38.5"D X 49.5"W X
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19th Century Swedish Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Walnut Crossed-Leg Table, FR-1145
Swedish Walnut Crossed-Leg Table, FR-1145
H 31.25 in W 49.5 in D 38.5 in
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Tarza, High Leg Plater, Tall Leg Charger, 1820s
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose porcelain tarza, high leg plater, tall leg charger, the 1820s.  
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Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Porcelain

Bernhardt NYC Bench with Custom Chrome Legs
By Bernhardt
Located in Wilton, CT
Introducing our stunning classic Bernhardt "NYC" Bench. The Bernhardt Furniture company has been
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Chrome

Handmade walnut table with straight leg, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut table, handmade with straight leg and single plank, of great value and quality
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Walnut

Handmade walnut table with straight leg, Italy
Handmade walnut table with straight leg, Italy
H 31.5 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table
Located in Charleston, SC
American cherry and maple tapered leg work table. Single drawer.
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Early 19th Century North American Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Cherry

American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table
American Cherry Tapered Leg Work Table
H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Gilt Bronze Ostrich Leg Candlestick.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt bronze ostrich leg candlestick or floor lamp. Measurements: Height 32.5
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Antique Oak Turned Leg Parlor Table
Located in New York, NY
An antique oak parlor table with turned legs from the Victorian period. USA, circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Welsh dresser in oak with side cabinets, three drawers and cabriole legs has a rich, honey
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
H 81.5 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
Bleached Fruitwood French Swan Leg Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
This bleached fruitwood French swan leg side table from the early 20th century showcases elegant
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Fruitwood

Bleached Fruitwood French Swan Leg Side Table
Bleached Fruitwood French Swan Leg Side Table
H 27.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Low Table with Recessed Legs and Open Carved Cutout Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period low table from the early 20th century, with recessed legs and open carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

English Dresser on Turned Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
brackets at the top of each well-turned leg. The juxtaposition of the centre and side shelves also create a
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Oak, Elm

English Dresser on Turned Legs
English Dresser on Turned Legs
H 76.5 in W 74 in D 21.5 in
Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
legs, linked by straight floor stretchers and topped with simple, curved aprons. Years of use have
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Four Leg Stool, c. 1900
H 20.75 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
English antique side table with twisted legs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
precision and detail, these legs create a solid and elegant foundation for the furniture, while adding a
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood, Oak

English antique side table with twisted legs
English antique side table with twisted legs
H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Chinese Round Leg Square Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
mortise-and-tenon joinery with thick, round legs and an expansive floating-panel top. Found at the center
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Elm

Set of Hand-Painted Table Legs
Located in New York, NY
A set of decoratively painted legs for a low table or coffee table, from India. Early 20th Century
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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Set of Hand-Painted Table Legs
Set of Hand-Painted Table Legs
H 27 in W 4 in D 4 in
Carved Wood Bench with Cabriole Legs
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sexy long bench with carved wood base. This example will need to restored, the upholstered top will need to be replaced, and the wood finish is as is, as shown. This bench h...
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Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Piano Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved piano leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed
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Late 19th Century Polish Louis XV Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Wood

English Oak Gate Leg Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This gate leg table has a drawer with incised thumb nail molding and a brass tear drop pull, which
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1740s English Antique Furniture Legs

Materials

Brass

English Oak Gate Leg Table
English Oak Gate Leg Table
H 28.5 in W 44 in D 36 in
Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved settee leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed
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Early 19th Century Italian American Classical Antique Furniture Legs

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Wood

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Antique Furniture Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique furniture legs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, all antique furniture legs available were constructed with great care. Antique furniture legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture legs bearing Victorian or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique furniture legs are appealing in their simplicity, but Liberty & Co., Dos Gallos Studio and Charles G. Bush & Co produced popular antique furniture legs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Furniture Legs?

Prices for antique furniture legs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique furniture legs begin at $85 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.
Questions About Antique Furniture Legs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fancy table legs are called by a variety of names. Ones with very small ribs are reeded, while those with more widely spaced ribs are fluted. Legs that scroll outward are known as cabriole legs. Baroque chairs sometimes had carved S-shaped ones commonly referred to as Flemish scroll legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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
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    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 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 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 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 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.