What is the difference between antique and vintage?

Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?

To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.

What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?

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.

What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?

The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?

The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Antique Tricycle Horse Toy

H 27.76 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in

1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle

Located in High Point, NC

any antique collector's display or as a delightful addition to a vintage-themed room, this tricycle

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Early 20th Century French Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle

H 31.2 in W 42.9 in D 21.8 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy

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Early 20th Century German Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Antique Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

H 4.53 in W 2.56 in D 2.17 in

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" is the earlier version of this wind-up "Boy on a Tricycle" toy; and not to be

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1830s American Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 8.25 in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wooden Carousel Horse - Fairground horse - Merry-go-round Horse. Smaller model, so easy to be placed. This Mid-20th century hand carved Animal Sculpture is a Black horse - Black Beau...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Wood

Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s

H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 10.44 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Motorcyclist is a working toy of unknown production, multi-color rider on a green motorcycle. Made up in painted tin and plastic. No original key. Good conditions. ...

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Mid-20th Century European Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967 A large vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1967. Mold blown crystal clear glass wi...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Art Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967

H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

Located in London, GB

English Fairground Carousel panel We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century English fairground panel. From a fairground carousel ride, with the hand painte...

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1920s British Edwardian Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century English Fairground Carousel Panel

H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...

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1930s German Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

Materials

Wire

Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s

H 3 in W 2 in D 1.75 in

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Iron

Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle

H 24.63 in W 28.25 in D 18 in

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950, "Boy Skier"; in all original paint and lithography; in colors of orange scarf, blue t...

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1950s American Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Tin

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950

H 5.25 in W 3.13 in D 7.75 in

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...

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1940s American Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Tin

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's

H 9 in W 3.13 in D 3.5 in

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French

Located in Miami, FL

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French

H 14 in W 6 in D 4 in

Ruchot Jean Charles French Sculptor Art Noveau Statue of "Science" in Spelter

By Jean Charles Ruchot

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Part...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Spelter

Ruchot Jean Charles French Sculptor Art Noveau Statue of "Science" in Spelter

H 22.45 in Dm 8.27 in

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the 1950s and is in perfect work...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Textile, Porcelain

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy

H 13.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in

Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum. Made in China in 1970s. The original clockwork works very well, the paint is ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s

H 4.34 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA 3449' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An auth...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Art Glass

Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972

H 3.15 in Dm 11.03 in

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made in Tokyo, Japan by The Haji Company (see image for mark/logo), this all tin vintage wind up toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse". It is in all original paint and e...

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Tin

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958

H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 6 in

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a cart and a donkey. Made in tin, made in Ussr. Probably produced in the 1960s. ...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

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1920s Vintage Spring Steel Tricycle Kids Bike

By Standard Safety Corp

Located in Orange, CA

tricycle. Label slightly torn, Pat. June 25, 1926 by what I believe says Standard Safety Corp. Los Angeles

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1920s American Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Metal

1920s Antique Spring Steel Tricycle Kids Bike

1920s Vintage Spring Steel Tricycle Kids Bike

H 22 in W 29 in D 14 in

Vintage Copy of a Victorian Toy Tricycle Pedal Horse

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Vintage Copy of a Victorian Toy Tricycle Pedal Horse A delightful piece, this is a hand made copy

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Leather

Antique Copy of a Victorian Toy Tricycle Pedal Horse

Vintage Copy of a Victorian Toy Tricycle Pedal Horse

H 24 in W 16 in D 24 in

1920s British Dunlop Tricycle Bike

By Dunlop, Davis, Slazenger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning antique 1920s tricycle with brown leather saddle, solid structure. Marked Dunlop, Made

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1920s English Belle Époque Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Iron

1920s British Dunlop Tricycle Bike

H 27 in W 38 in D 19 in

19th Century French Iron and Wood Child Tricycle

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique tricycle was created in France, circa 1880. The child's bicycle has a

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Late 19th Century French Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Iron

19th Century French Iron and Wood Child Tricycle

H 27 in W 29 in D 19 in

Stunning Original Paint and Leather Saddle Victorian Horse Tricycle Decorative

Located in GB

We are delighted to this lovely original Victorian children’s horse tricycle A very well made

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Tricycle

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Walnut

Stunning Original Paint and Leather Saddle Victorian Horse Tricycle Decorative

H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Child's Tricycle

Located in London, GB

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Questions About Antique Vintage Tricycle

What is the difference between antique and vintage?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
How can you tell if jewelry is vintage or antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between vintage and antique engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.