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19th Century English Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
Brown furniture at its best, in very good condition and the best patina ever for this English
Category
Mid-19th Century British Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Brown Brothers Cast Iron Boot Jack
By Brown Brothers
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century cast iron boot jack, with jacks on both ends and legs on both sides. Brown Brothers
Category
1860s American Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Nightstand by Bassett Furniture Industries, Mid Century, MCM
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Nightstand, Only One, Bassett Furniture Industries, Mid Century, MCM, Bedroom, End Table
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
1916 Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Seat Armchair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1916 Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat Armchair. Measures 26" in width
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - STICKLEY ERA - W7626 SALE
By Paine Furniture
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - Boston Mass STICKLEY ERA - W7626
SALE 30
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Monterey Furniture Club, Lounge Chair made in California circa 1930's. The chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 37 in
Antique Important Stained Glass Chandelier by J.B. Brown - Stickley era - W6053
By J. Brown
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique important stained glass chandelier made by J. Brown in Indiana. The glass is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Beacon Hill Collection Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood Cabinet by Kaplan Furniture
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this for two reasons….the attention to detail for which Kaplan Furniture was known, and the
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 48 in D 12 in
Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed
By John Brown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed. The Original
Category
Late 18th Century English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 15.5 in W 18 in D 2.25 in
Pair 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand-Carved William & Mary High Back Chairs
By Paine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A majestic mismatched Pair of 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand crafted and Carved William & Mary
Category
Late 19th Century American William and Mary Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
H 45.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Monterey Furniture "Old Wood" Finish F2568 Sideboard with 16 California Tile Top
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Monterey Furniture "Old Wood" Finish F2568 Sideboard with 16 Original California Tiles sold
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 60 in D 21 in
Brown Westhead Moore & Co Basket
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica basket which features flowers on the four corners, basketweave
Category
1870s English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
“Pastoral Landscape w/Locomotive & Picnic Goers” by G.Brown
By George Loring Brown
Located in Sheffield, MA
George Loring Brown
American, 1814-1889
“Pastoral Landscape with Locomotive and Picnic Goers
Category
19th Century American Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Early Baker Furniture Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard Buffet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional Hepplewhite style mahogany sideboard buffet
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 71.88 in D 21 in
19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Austin, TX
T.H. brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Staffordshire cobalt Majolica box, England, circa 1880.
Box with
Category
1880s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Brown Westhead Moore & Co Majolica Storks Vase
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica figural vase which features two storks, one standing and the
Category
1870s Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Brown Westhead Moore & Co Majolica Kittens Vase
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica vase which features two cats or kittens playing with a ball
Category
1870s Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
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 Brown Antique 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Rare Brown Westhead Moore Majolica Game Pie Dish
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica game pie dish which features a crouching rabbit knop
Category
1870s English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Quality Art Deco Rosewood and Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Chest by Irwin Furniture
By Irwin Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irwin Furniture (1919-1953); the meticulously crafted chest with book-matched veneered rosewood
Category
1920s North American Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Spanish Colonial Carved Oak Leather Front Bookcase or Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture (marked with early label)
USA, Early 20th Century
Carved oak, with embossed leather
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 57.5 in W 35.88 in D 18 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and original hammered copper
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 60.5 in W 66 in D 23 in
Aesthetic Movement side table with Jeddo pattern plate by Brown Westhead & Moore
By Brown-Westhead & Moore
Located in London, GB
pattern plate made by Brown Westhead and Moore potteries featuring a Japanese fan with dancing butterflies
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Antique Imperial Furniture Queen Anne Mahogany Pie Crust Pedestal Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Queen Anne style pie crust table by Imperial Furniture of Grand Rapids. Made
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 26.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.25 in
Majolica Small Corner Shelf, Brown-Westhead Moore, Ivy & Tree, English, ca. 1877
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Majolica small-form corner shelf by T.C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. Naturalistically molded as
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
H 8.13 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Bookcase Cabinet by Rockford Furniture, 1900
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous tiger oak, with glass front doors and sides, and mirrored back to
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Early 1900s American Empire Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 63 in W 44.75 in D 19 in
C&C Small Cabinet by "Grand Rapids Furniture Company" Stickley era W7551
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice Arts & Crafts Cellaret Small Cabinet by the Grand Rapids Furniture Company in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak, Glass
English Blue and White Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. Valletta Pattern Washbasin
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English blue and white Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Valletta pattern washbasin from the late
Category
Late 19th Century English Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
Dimensions : 84
Category
1920s American Louis XV Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 84 in D 24 in
Rare Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Edward C. Brown
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Rare Victorian silver tea and coffee set by Edward C. Brown
English, 1867
Milk jug: Height 7.5cm
Category
1860s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
A Majolica Grape-Form Wine Jug by Brown-Westhead, Moore, English, ca. 1876
By Brown-Westhead & Moore
Located in Banner Elk, NC
T. C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. Majolica Wine Jug is molded as bunches of purple-glazed grapes
Category
19th Century English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
H 7.88 in W 7.25 in D 5.75 in
Set of 12 Aesthetic Movement Blue Transfer Fruit Plates Brown, Westhead & Moore
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Great Barrington, MA
very decorative and easily displayed.
Made by Brown, Westhead and Moore (later Cauldon) they are sure
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limbert Furniture Co. of Holland, Michigan quarter sawn white oak classic Arts & Crafts style
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt
Category
1880s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Art Nouveau Sideboard by Limbert Van Raalte Craftsman Furniture
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Nouveau display cabinet by Limbert Van Raalte Craftsman Furniture
American, 1920s
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Cork Top Side or End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Cork top side or end table designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, rendered in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 24 in D 18 in
English Fence & Ivy Majolica Crescent Plate, TC Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co.
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rarer English Majolica crescent shaped plate from Thomas C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Cauldron
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
H 0.75 in W 7 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Rare Majolica Basket T.C Brown Westhead Moore & Co.
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual and colorful English Victorian basket attributed to T.C. Brown Westhead Moore and Co. with
Category
1880s English Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measures
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 49.13 in W 23.25 in D 14.5 in
English Blue & White Plate Rat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate Rat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the Grand Depot
Category
1890s English Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
Corner Furniture, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Corner furniture
19th Century
Beautiful corner furniture from the end of 19th century, with a
Category
Late 19th Century European Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Little Rustic Side Furniture, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This charming little auxiliary furniture, crafted from solid wood and retaining its original patina
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Blue & White Plate Eagle & Frog Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate eagle & frog brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the
Category
1890s English Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
English Blue & White Plate Rooster & Cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate rooster and cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the
Category
1890s English Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
Victorian Mahogany Childs Chair - Childrens Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany childs chair
Circa 1880
This chair has turned and faceted front legs.
The back of the chair being on an unusual shape with a carved centre rail.
The seat is co...
Category
1880s Victorian Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Blue & White Plate Hare and Frogs Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate hare and frogs Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the
Category
1890s English Country Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
1920s French Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely tea set for four sits on a large lazy-Susan which spins the set around for easy access. Made at the turn-of the-century it evokes the genteel shape and practicality of a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
1920s French Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
1920s French Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
1860s Italian Space Age Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mahogany and Leather Notary Furniture
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice notary furniture is made of mahogany and leather. This is a rare and interesting
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Craftsman Carved Chair by Stickley Furniture
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Single carved Mahogany hall chair by Stickley Furniture. Beautiful carved rosette detail on back
Category
19th Century American Craftsman Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Furniture > Decorative Objects > Boxes > Decorative Boxes
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Moroccan Wood and Leather Flask 19th century wood and tooled leather.
A North African Moroccan wood and tooled leather powder flask finely with brass nails.
are antique 19th ...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to
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1920s French Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
Category
1920s French Art Deco Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Teapoy Table Carved Padouk Colonial Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A padouk wood teapoy finely carved on an elaborate tri form base terminating a paw feet
Teapoy - a small three-legged table or stand, especially one that holds a tea caddy
Incredibly...
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1840s Brown Antique Furniture
Materials
Padouk
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- 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many colors go well with brown leather furniture — it is a matter of preference. The different colors that pair well with brown leather furniture are white, black, brown, red, off-white, blue and many more. Shop for a variety of vintage and antique brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Shades of blue go well with brown leather furniture. Even white or beige works well. Because they are frequently seen together in nature, colors like olive green, ocean blue, terra-cotta, and rusty red all combine well with brown. For a warm, inviting living room, use an earthy wall color and complement your brown sofa with neutral pillows or blankets. Find a collection of antique and vintage style brown leather furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.