Antique Furniture Types
1920s Oushak Antique Furniture Types
Wool
18th Century German Baroque Antique Furniture Types
Walnut, Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Furniture Types
Marble
19th Century French Rococo Antique Furniture Types
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Furniture Types
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Furniture Types
Wood
1920s French Other Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
19th Century Italian Minimalist Antique Furniture Types
Majolica
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
Early 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Furniture Types
Marble
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Types
Creamware, Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Furniture Types
Stone
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Types
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Types
Brass
19th Century Antique Furniture Types
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Korean Other Antique Furniture Types
Iron
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Types
Creamware, Pottery
19th Century European Antique Furniture Types
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Types
Ceramic
1740s British George II Antique Furniture Types
Glass
18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Types
Stone
1840s Belgian Antique Furniture Types
Stone
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Types
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Types
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Types
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Types
Brass, Steel
1840s Antique Furniture Types
Paper
17th Century Classical Roman Antique Furniture Types
Stone
1820s English Regency Antique Furniture Types
Pottery
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Types
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Furniture Types
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Types
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1820s British Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Furniture Types
Pottery
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Furniture Types
Mahogany
16th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Types
Stoneware
18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Types
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Types
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Types
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Furniture Types
Silver Plate
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Types
Brass
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Furniture Types
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Furniture Types
Metal, Copper
1880s French Victorian Antique Furniture Types
Ceramic
Early 20th Century European Antique Furniture Types
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Types
Paper
1840s Antique Furniture Types
Paper
1840s Antique Furniture Types
Paper
19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Furniture Types
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Furniture Types
Stone
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Types
Creamware, Pottery
1760s English Georgian Antique Furniture Types
Creamware, Pottery
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Types
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Furniture Types
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Types
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Types
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Types
Brass
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How Much are Antique Furniture Types?
- What are the types of furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a lot of types of furniture. The core types are tables, seating, and beds. However, within each category, there are numerous sub-categories. For instance, there are coffee tables, console tables, sofa tables, dining tables, and night tables. If you're searching for a type of furniture, you'll have the best chance of finding what you're looking for it you're very specific in your search.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The woods used in making furniture are categorized as softwood, which comes from evergreens; hardwood, from trees like oak, ash and mahogany; or hard & soft, referring to maple wood, which comes in both a soft and a hard variety.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best type of outdoor furniture may vary depending on your prerequisites. Some factors like the material used, style, color may make your outdoor furniture stand out from the rest. Find vintage outdoor furniture from top brands around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some of the highest quality outdoor furniture brands are Brown Jordan, Tropitone, and Harmonia Living. While there are many different materials to choose from, all of these brands make durable and high quality pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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.