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Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 60.5 in W 66 in D 23 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 30.38 in
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cellarette or Bar Cabinet
By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts cellarette or bar cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
USA
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 49.13 in W 23.25 in D 14.5 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Lifetime
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 55.25 in W 42.25 in D 13.38 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 29.25 in
Matching pair Barber Brothers oak and leather hall chairs. 1905 Arts & Crafts
By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
products are cooperatively marketed under the names “Hastings Lines” and “Lifetime Furniture” with products
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40 in W 17 in D 16 in
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
This is an antique Arts and Crafts Lifetime
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
MASSIVE Antique Arts & Crafts "Lifetime" Morris Chair from C 1910 - W7454
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
number.
W7454
We purchase most of our fine furniture from well known collections in New York and in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - Stickley era W7422 20% OFF
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Drop Leaf Desk by "Lifetime" - W7422
SALE 29% OFF SALE
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 38.75 in W 30.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique LIFETIME One-Door A&C Bookcase - Stickley era W7423 20% SALE
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique One-Door Arts & Crafts Bookcase made by "Lifetime." Made in the early 1900s from
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
mortise & tenon joints. Beautiful craftsmanship. Iron hardware drawer pulls hand hammered and a Lifetime
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Antique Period Paine Furniture "Lifetime" A&C Settle Stickley era, W8048 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
furniture.
Pain furniture sold mostly furniture by "LIFETIME" or also called
GRAND RAPID BOOCASE and CHAIRS
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 68 in D 26 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley #717 Craftsman Two Door Bookcase C1910
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Gustav Stickley Craftsman workshops of the Arts and Crafts Mission period. Still in its original fumed oak finish and...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in
ANTIQUE GUSTAV STICKLEY Two-Door Bookcase Model 717 - W7984
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
STICKLEY was copied by another furniture maker called " LIFETIME furniture co " a secondary maker in Grand
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
ANTIQUE Signed " LIFETIME " Morris Chair - Stickley Era - W5786
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very interesting model Morris Chair made by "Lifetime." Made in the Stickley Era (early
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Oak
Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - STICKLEY ERA - W7626 SALE
By Paine Furniture
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
% OFF
In addition to having their own brand" LIFETIME ", Paine Furniture was a retailer who sold also
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique "LIFETIME" Bookcase / Magazine Stand c. 1910 -Stickley Era - W5628 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
“Lifetime” Antique Bookcase / Magazine Stand c. 1910 - W5628
EXTRA 20% OFF SALE
This is a great
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 27 in W 22 in D 12.5 in
Wenceslaus Hollar lifetime etching on laid paper of "Putti with Goat" 1607-1677
Located in Norton, MA
Wenceslaus Hollar lifetime etching on laid paper of
"Putti with Goat,"
1607-1677
Description
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17th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 0.1 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood by Dali Home
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 35.99 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Modern Chair Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood by Dali Home
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Chair Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood by Dali Home
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
Giacomo Cometti, a Sophisticated Anglo-Japanese Style Armchair of Angular Design
By Giacomo Cometti
Located in London, GB
very small runs of furniture over his lifetime mostly for interiors and therefore the furniture he
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Anglo-Japanese Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Low Coffee Table Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
Low Coffee Table Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Berlin, BE
& sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alphonse Mucha Sarah Bernhardt Lefèvre-Utile 1903
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Dallas, TX
, paintings, theater set designs, costumes, jewelry, textiles, sculptures, and furniture. During his lifetime
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Paper
Alphonse Mucha Flirt Biscuits Lefevre Utile Poster
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Dallas, TX
, jewelry, textiles, sculptures, and furniture. During his lifetime, Mucha exhibited in Paris, Vienna
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Pair of Lifetime Art and Crafts Mission Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of signed Lifetime Arts and Crafts chairs. Newly upholstered, restored finish. Measures 20 1/4
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1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Lifetime Furniture Triple Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lifetime Furniture Company triple door bookcase
Original finish and hardware
All shelves present
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Lifetime Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts double bookcase
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 54.5 in W 44.88 in D 13.25 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts double bookcase
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 55.5 in W 42.25 in D 13.5 in
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair and Seat Cushion
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair, with a leather seat cushion.
Category
1920s American Mission Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
new complete line of Mission style furniture with the name “Cloister” under the trade name “Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 66 in W 40 in D 17 in
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Spanish Walnut Trestle Base Dining Table 95"
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
diversity of the company’s Lifetime line. The Grand Rapids Furniture Record Volume 29, December 1914 quotes
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 42 in D 59 in
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
thing with its famous name as had Stickley Brothers. Under the Lifetime trade name lines of furniture
Category
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
6 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
thing with its famous name as had Stickley Brothers. Under the Lifetime trade name lines of furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
Oversize Mission Lifetime Rocking Chair
By Lifetime
Located in New York, NY
Massive Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by "Lifetime Furniture Company".
This example still
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Lifetime Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet Server, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, or buffet server
By Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
Lifetime Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts triple bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Server Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
with its famous name as had Stickley Brothers. Under the Lifetime trade name lines of furniture such as
Category
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Paint
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Lifetime Furn. Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Buffet Sideboard Console
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
new complete line of Mission style furniture with the name “Cloister” under the trade name “Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 72 in D 21 in
Hiroshi Yoshida Lifetime Jizuri Seal Japanese Print Himeji Castle Morning, 1926
By Hiroshi Yoshida
Located in Studio City, CA
in his lifetime.
This work was self-printed in 1926. It is a very clean impression and state with
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
American Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Desk
By Roycroft, Gustav Stickley, Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Garnerville, NY
American oak Arts & Crafts writing desk. Featuring solid oak constuction, sliding work space, cubby holes, solid brass knobs, two drawers and articulated candleholder arms. Circa 190...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of 17th Century Kingwood Charles II Parquetry Torchieres, Circa 1660
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
in my lifetime.
Literature:
English Furniture 1660-1714 From Charles II to Queen Anne, by Dr
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Lifetime
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 36.63 in W 54 in D 21 in
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Ottoman Stool Footstool
By Lifetime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lifetime Furniture 403 Mission Oak Arts & Crafts brown leather ottoman footstool. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Lifetime Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bookcase Pegged Through Tenon Original Finish
By Lifetime
Located in Forest Grove, PA
the Lifetime Furniture Company the bookcase retains the original medium brown finish.
The bookcase
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 54 in W 42 in D 12.5 in
Lifetime 3 door Arts and Craft Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Im pleased to offer a great 3 door bookcase from Lifetime. This bookcase is in nice vintage
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
SUPERB Antique Lifetime Smaller Two-Door Bookcase - Stickley era W8085
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nicely designed two door bookcase from "LIFETIME" of grand rapids MI with the original
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set Sheaffer Lifetime Flat Top Senior Antique Fountain Pen And Pencil 1927
Located in Milan, IT
Set Sheaffer Lifetime Senior Flat Top fountain pen and pencil produced in 1927 in black celluloid
Category
1920s Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Octagonal Walnut Lamp Table by Lifetime Furniture Co.
By Lifetime
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic 1920's Spanish Revival pedestal lamp table with carved border and turned base.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1920's Lifetime Sideboard
By Lifetime
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's sideboard with english walnut and alder wood with carved detailing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Lifetime Furniture
Antique Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Magazine Stand
By Lifetime
Located in Pasadena, CA
Arts & Crafts magazine stand, signed lifetime. Perfect for display.
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique 1920's Walnut Desk By Lifetime Cie
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's walnut desk made by Lifetime Cie. Desk has three drawers and measures 31" H x 44" W x
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1920s North American Tudor Antique Lifetime Furniture
Antique, Lifetime, Thomas Jones Bronze Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Located in Concord, MA
Thomas Dow Jones (American, 1817-1891) bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1864. Bronze with a rich brown patina. Signed, dated and inscribed on back "Thomas Jones Fecit / Washington MDCCCLXIV"...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Lifetime Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Lifetime Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique lifetime furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and copper. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each piece of antique lifetime furniture bearing Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Lifetime Furniture Co. each produced at least one beautiful item from our selection of antique lifetime furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Lifetime Furniture?
A piece of antique lifetime furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $775 and the highest can go for as much as $4,100.
Questions About Antique Lifetime Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To 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.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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, 2024Many 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, 2021There 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, 2021Antique 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, 2024Whether 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024How 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, 2021The 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 REDOctober 7, 2020To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 24, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.