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French Asymmetric 18th c. Rococo Frame, carved and gilded wood, circa 1735-40
Located in PARIS, FR
A circa 1735-40 stunning and idiosyncratic ‘wall furniture’ French asymmetric Rococo frame, with
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1730s French Rococo Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Copper Flash Mirror Hat Rack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, Wall, Furniture, Furnishing, Lodge, Hat Rack, Hook
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1890s American Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Flash Mirror Hat Rack
Copper Flash Mirror Hat Rack
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 8 in
Stylish Antique Eastern Style Wooden Wall Hanging Cabinet with Intricate Details
Located in Lisse, NL
inspired piece of wall furniture. It also comes with Arabic calligraphy on the drawer, but unfortunately we
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Biggs Federal Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Three Panel Overmantel Wall Mirror
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A horizontally oriented three-panel mahogany overmantel mirror with scrolling pediment centred with a mounted eagle finial with open wings and accented with a gold giltwood and gesso...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style carved walnut framed wall mirror By Widdicomb USA
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Old Thonet Furniture Poster
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1926 - Original framed poster - Beautiful decoration into interior.
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1920s Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Antique Old Thonet Furniture Poster
Old Thonet Furniture Poster
H 26.38 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Old Original Poster with Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1927 - Original framed poster - Beautiful decoration into interior.
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1920s Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Antique Old Original Poster with Furniture
Old Original Poster with Furniture
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 0.79 in
Hope Wall Plaque
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved wood wall plaque based on a design by Thomas Hope. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations
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18th Century British Grand Tour Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Hope Wall Plaque
Hope Wall Plaque
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1926 - Original poster - Beautiful decoration - for the conditions see the photos jr.  
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1920s Art Deco Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Antique Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Wooden Bird Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Bird Wall Decoration. Crafted from high-quality wood and finished with a distressed patina, this piece
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Bird Wall Decoration
Wooden Bird Wall Decoration
H 27.3 in W 19.5 in D 1.2 in
Inlaid Wall Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Wall mirror, the molded pediment with scrolling inlaid detail,flanked by brass urn capitals and
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Inlaid Wall Mirror
Inlaid Wall Mirror
H 26 in W 16 in D 8 in
Large Oval Wall Mirror and Rococo Wall Brackets
Located in Reepham, GB
Sold as a set. A dramatic and distinctive 19th Century large oval wall mirror, the assured carving
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19th Century European Rococo Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of framed prints representing Art Nouveau furniture. Spain, 1920s-1930s Newly
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
Pair of Art Nouveau Furniture Framed Prints
H 18.51 in W 13.19 in D 0.79 in
Jugendstil Wall Mirror
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil wall mirror.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Tin

Jugendstil Wall Mirror
Jugendstil Wall Mirror
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
John Pearson Wall Sconce
By John Pearson
Located in Savannah, GA
John Pearson (English, 1885-1910) Hammered brass sconce candleholder with relief decoration featuring flowers and a cross. Signed J.P. on reverse. John Pearson was a master crafts...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Pearson Wall Sconce
John Pearson Wall Sconce
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 5 in
Dutch Wall Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century carved oak wall mirror, 1780. Dimensions 26.5 inches (67 cms) wide 1 inches
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Oak

Dutch Wall Mirror
Dutch Wall Mirror
H 41 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
1900s Belgian Wooden Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s Belgian Wooden Wall Decoration is a magnificent piece of craftsmanship, rich with
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s Belgian Wooden Wall Decoration
1900s Belgian Wooden Wall Decoration
H 16.8 in W 18.3 in D 0.8 in
Italianate Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Striking Victorian Italianate style mirror in red and gold tones with detailed scroll and leaf pattern. Ornate floral pattern carved with a combination of gesso, gilt and painted de...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Gesso

Italianate Wall Mirror
Italianate Wall Mirror
H 52 in W 32 in D 2 in
Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved gilt-wood wall mirror, with feathers crest above the original mirror plate surrounded in a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Antique Wood Carved Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white washed wood carved wall plaque featuring two Dog heads on top surrounded by scrolls.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Wood Carved Wall Sculpture
Antique Wood Carved Wall Sculpture
H 21.5 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
20th Century French Art Deco Plaster Wall Relief Of Apollo - Vintage Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, vintage French Art Deco wall, bas relief of the Greek God Apollo and his
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Plaster

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded Pinewood with its original
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wall Furniture

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Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Chinoiserie Decorative Wall Plates, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chinoiserie decorative wall plates with flowers and butterflies. Circa early
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Wall Furniture

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Ceramic

Chinoiserie Decorative Wall Plates, Pair
Chinoiserie Decorative Wall Plates, Pair
H 10.38 in W 10.38 in D 1.38 in
19th Century French Round Industrial Wooden Wall Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French monumental sized industrial wooden wall mirror with its original mirror
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaques
Located in New York, NY
4 Asian Chinese style (19th century) red lacquered and gilt trimmed wall plaques with carved scenes
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Carved Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance (16th Century) oak carved relief wall plaque of religious figure with children.  
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Oak

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) red lacquer and gilt trimmed wall carving with filigree & carved
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
Chinese Lacquered Carved Wall Plaque
H 13.75 in W 74 in D 1 in
Florentine giltwood wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Florentine giltwood wall mirror, the original rectangular mirror plate surrounded by scrolling leaf
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Florentine giltwood wall mirror
Florentine giltwood wall mirror
H 16 in W 38.5 in D 2 in
George III Wall Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
George III wall mirror, the crest has carved scroll work with central reticulated and stylized
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1790s English George III Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Pine, Mahogany, Mirror

George III Wall Mirror
George III Wall Mirror
H 35 in W 20 in D 1.25 in
19th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-gold, antique French wall mirror made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with its original
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Wall Furniture

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Mirror, Pine

Pair Of Antique Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
painted wood shadow box , to make beautiful objects of art for wall hanging. Even though these hand made
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1920s Uzbek Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Glass, Wood

Pair Of Antique Suzani Wall Hanging
Pair Of Antique Suzani Wall Hanging
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
Victorian Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5393 Victorian gilded wall mirror of oval form having original glass with minor imperfections in
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Pine

Victorian Oval Wall Mirror
Victorian Oval Wall Mirror
H 36.22 in W 21.26 in D 5.512 in
4 Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Madison, MS
4 French Louis XV carved bronze wood mirrored decorative wall sconces, crafted in the 19th century
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

4 Mirrored Wall Sconces
4 Mirrored Wall Sconces
H 27 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
19th C Carved Lion wall shelf
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C carved and gilt lion wall shelf. Amazing stylization. Whimsical. Faux marble painted top
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Mid-19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Wall Furniture

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Oak

19th C Carved Lion wall shelf
19th C Carved Lion wall shelf
H 18 in W 16.5 in D 10 in
Victorian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4723 Attractive Victorian gilded wall mirror, having a replacement glass in shaped and moulded
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19th Century Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Victorian Giltwood Wall Mirror
H 30.709 in W 39.37 in D 1.969 in
19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5072 French gilded wall mirror, having original glass with some foxing in moulded frame with
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Gesso

19th Century Wall Mirror
19th Century Wall Mirror
H 48.82 in W 34.45 in D 1.97 in
18th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular mirror inscribed in a Pinewwood frame, gilded, the pediment formed by an openwork flower basket spilling sinuous garlands of flowers and foliage on either side...
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Pine

Big gilded wall mirror
Located in Älvsjö, SE
Big gilded mirror in rococo style.
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1920s French Rococo Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Big gilded wall mirror
Big gilded wall mirror
H 53.55 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Stylish Victorian giltwood wall mirror / over mantel mirror with original glass with some foxing in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Gesso

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror
H 56.3 in W 51.97 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirror, Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
wall mirror in the Gustavian style with medallion in good condition, enhanced by detailed wood carvings
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Mate Glazed Terra Cotta Wall Hanging
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mate glazed terra cotta wall hanging. Great carving details of the Madonna and the Child.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Wall Mount Console
Located in palm beach, FL
French wooden console decorated with carved bows and ribbons.
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wall Mount Console
18th Century Wall Mount Console
H 17 in W 13 in D 9 in
Vintage French Patinated Metal Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
This wall mounted metal circle holds a pose resembling a clock face, its striking patina proving
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th century wooden wall mounted object
Located in Vosselaar, BE
objet trouve to the wall. Art made by time....
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Softwood

19th century wooden wall mounted object
19th century wooden wall mounted object
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 4.73 in
Cherub Garden Wall Elements, a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
These ornately carved Italian cherub wall elements add eye-catching detail to a room. They are
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cherub Garden Wall Elements, a Pair
Cherub Garden Wall Elements, a Pair
H 11 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
19th Century English Wall Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
19th century provincial English wall mirror, Heavily distressed carved wood frame covered with
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1890s English Victorian Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Wall Mirror
19th Century English Wall Mirror
H 31.5 in W 17.13 in D 1.38 in
Adam Style Neoclassical Wall Mirror
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Adam Style Neoclassical Mirror Neoclassical 18th century style wall mirror with gilt scroll and
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gilt Iron Bronze Floral Wall Candleholder
Located in Redding, CT
Gilt Iron Bronze Floral Wall Candleholder. Very heavy solid consruction. Gorgeous piece to add
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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Regency Wall Mirror Wooden Frame
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Regency Style Wall Mirror. This Quality Mirror Feature Turned Roundels to the Corners with
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1920s Regency Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Wall Mirror Wooden Frame
Regency Wall Mirror Wooden Frame
H 36 in W 27 in D 2 in
George III Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine gilt gesso George III wall mirror with delicate carving. The intricate frame has fine
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1770s English George III Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

George III Gilt Wall Mirror
George III Gilt Wall Mirror
H 41.34 in W 21.07 in D 4.14 in
19th century bamboo wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century wall mirror, the simulated bamboo frame encasing the original mirror plate. Dimensions
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

19th century bamboo wall mirror
19th century bamboo wall mirror
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in
18th Century French Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A charming eighteenth century wall mirror with an ogee shaped giltwood frame, surmounted by a
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1760s French Rococo Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Wall Mirror
18th Century French Wall Mirror
H 38.19 in W 19.3 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0270 A Victorian gold wall mirror, having architectural pediment with acanthus leaf carved
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Pine

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm
H 53.543 in W 40.551 in D 3.937 in
Rococo revival giltwood wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Giltwood wall mirror the original rectangular mirror plate encased in a pierced and carved giltwood
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Early 20th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of oval wall mirrors
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of gilded wall mirrors the carved moulded frames suborning the original mirror plate. The
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Early 20th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of oval wall mirrors
Pair of oval wall mirrors
H 26 in W 20.5 in D 2 in
Pair of giltwood wall mirrors
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of gilt-wood wall mirrors, the feather cresting above harebell swags to the central original
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of giltwood wall mirrors
Pair of giltwood wall mirrors
H 47.5 in W 17 in D 2.5 in
Carved over-mantle wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Overmantle Wall Mirror, the scrolling carved frame surrounding the original mirror plate
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19th Century British Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved over-mantle wall mirror
Carved over-mantle wall mirror
H 19 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
Located in London, GB
Our vintage gold gilt wooden wall mirror, is an exquisite piece that features bevelled glass that
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
H 36.62 in W 21.46 in D 0.99 in
Swiss alp painted wall mirror
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted wall mirror
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1850s Swiss Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swiss alp painted wall mirror
Swiss alp painted wall mirror
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Paul Follot Wall Mirror
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco Mirror by Paul Follot, circa 1920, in silver plated, copper-clad plaster. 21" wide x 25" high. Paul Follot (b. 1877 - d. 1958) Paris-born decorativ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Wall Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Paul Follot Wall Mirror
Paul Follot Wall Mirror
H 25 in W 21 in D 2 in
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Antique Wall Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique wall furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of antique wall furniture — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of antique wall furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of antique wall furniture bearing Victorian, Baroque or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Edward F. Caldwell & Co., J.C. Sepp and M. Houttuyn each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of antique wall furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wall Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique wall furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $9,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,577.
Questions About Antique Wall 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Many colors of walls go with gray furniture. Since gray is neutral, it is simple to mix and match with many hues. Try a monochromatic look by choosing a lighter or darker shade of gray for your walls, or keep things neutral with white, eggshell, ivory, taupe or similar hues. For a warm, energizing look, try paints in yellows, golds, oranges or reds. To bring a serene, calming quality to the space, pair gray furniture with walls in cool shades, such as blues and greens. Explore a large selection of gray furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.