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Brutalist and Primitive Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
design, good piece of furniture to combine with contemporary furniture, warm and shiny shine of the wood
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Late 19th Century British Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Beech

Antique Brutalist and Primitive Chair
Brutalist and Primitive Chair
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Century, very decorative vases , ideal to combine with contemporary furniture or objects
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Contemporary Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases
Set of 3 Terracotta Khmer Vases
H 22.05 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Countryside, IL
do not photoshop out blemishes. Condition: At this time, all of our contemporary furniture is sold
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Malachite

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Box
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Eastlake Victorian Walnut Planter on Wheels
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Countryside, IL
possible. We do not photoshop out blemishes. Condition: At this time, all of our contemporary furniture is
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Collector's Item Art Nouveau Lidded Tin, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
in combination with modern contemporary furniture.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuil Gilded Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
suitable for both antique furniture and contemporary furniture. Newly upholstered in neutral ivory velvet
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19th Century French Louis XV Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

A set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
modern appeal. With its versatile design, the Biedermeier style seamlessly complements contemporary
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1820s German Biedermeier Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique A set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, walnut
A set of 6 Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, walnut
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Provincial Chinese Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
contemporary furniture designers in the West and the East.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Elm

Antique Gothic Revival Walnut Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
great sense of time and history, providing a balance to more contemporary furniture. Dimensions: 48.5
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Late 18th Century European Gothic Revival Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Walnut Cabinet
Antique Gothic Revival Walnut Cabinet
H 32 in W 48.5 in D 25 in
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
contemporary furniture designers in the West and the East. Additional dimensions: Seat 18" W x 11" D.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Willow

Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
H 36 in W 24.75 in D 26.75 in
Chinese Provincial Round Back Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
contemporary furniture designers in the West and the East. Additional dimensions: Seat 18" W x 11" D x 20
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Elm

19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
Located in IT
contemporary furniture. More images will be added shortly.    
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Early 19th Century French Empire Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Pair of Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
furniture and contemporary furniture.    
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Mid-18th Century Louis XV Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century Pedestal Table
By France"
Located in TARBES, FR
contemporary furniture. There are a large number of tables with different uses under the Louis-Philippe
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Oak

Early 1800's Antique Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
unique or rare pieces that are not readily available in contemporary furniture stores. Collectors and
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19th Century French French Provincial Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wood

Original Signed Bric-a-Brac Still Life Oil Painting Ode to George Henry Hall
By George Henry Hall
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sumptuous large still life oil painting displaying a Chinese parasol, brass wares and silk fabrics. Very luxurious. Signed by the artist at bottom rather illegibly - looks like Hal...
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Late 20th Century Decorative Crackle Painted Wood Hanging Wall Panel
Located in Germantown, MD
A contemporary richly Decorative Crackle Painted Wood Hanging Wall Panel in great vintage condition
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Early 17th Century American Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

Materials

Composition

1898 John D. Rockefeller Jr. Autographed New York Letter
Located in Atlanta, GA
John D. Rockefeller Jr. (American, 1839-1937), circa 1898. An interesting letter from John Rockefeller Jr to William D. Murphy pertaining to a lecture given in 1898. Hand signed and ...
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Late 19th Century American Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paper

ORIGINAL CIRCA 1900-1920 OPTICIANS ADVERTISING SiGN WITH ORIGINAL PAINT & MOUNT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original antique French circa 1900 Opticians advertising sign with rare, decorative wall mount A good ...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Rare early Embossed gilt leather, mythological hunting scene.
By Jean-Pierre Hamer
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Jacob & Abraham Hamer, “De Gecroonde Son” Amsterdam Place / Date: Amsterdam, ca. 1660 Two original 17th c. pendant panels of 'verheven leer' or gilt embossed leather [t...
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17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Leather

Rare early Embossed gilt leather, mythological hunting scene.
Rare early Embossed gilt leather, mythological hunting scene.
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H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Mercedez-Benz Advert 1920s Lady in Red
By Edward Cucuel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Introducing "Frau in rot", a stunning vintage framed advertisement featuring the iconic 1929 Mercedes Benz. This piece of history captures the essence of luxury and sophistication th...
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1920s North American Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Hardwood

Vintage Mercedez-Benz Advert 1920s Lady in Red
Vintage Mercedez-Benz Advert 1920s Lady in Red
H 4,482,330,052,142,007 in W 34.5 in D 1 in
Double Sided Christmas Stocking Made from Chinese Deco Rug Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Christmas Stocking was made from a late 19th or Early 20th C. Chinese rug fragments. Please note, this stocking was made from Chinese rug fragments.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wool

Pair of Decorative Bookmatched Marble Wall Decor Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large scale pair of bookmatched breccia marble wall decor panels. These natural cuts of marble are detailed with unique veins and markings throughout that make for spectac...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Framed "Landscape in Mist" lithograph by Gustav Rudberg (1915–2001)
By Gustav Rudberg
Located in Venice, CA
Framed ‘Landscape in Mist’ lithograph by Gustav Rudberg. Framed in White Oak. Signed and numbered 144/230.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Oak

Timeless Elegance: 'Mauri' Metal Candy Box from 1920s Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance with the "Mauri" metal candy box, a treasure hailing from the vibrant streets of Barcelona in the 1920s. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this piece cap...
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Deruta Maiolica Moulded Plate Probably 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A DERUTA MAIOLICA MOULDED PLATE Probably 19th Century. Painted with kneeling Cupid on a rock holding a heraldic shield surrounded by a seascape with the boats, within a grotteschi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Tin

ONE OF TWO ANTiQUE CRYSTOLEUM HAND CARVED HARDWOOD FRAMED PICTURES OF HORSES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two antique Crystoleum Victorian hand carved wooden frame pictures depicting Horses Please note the...
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Hardwood

Giancarlo Caporicci Collage
By Giancarlo Caporicci
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary artwork by the Italian artist Giancarlo Caporicci. Metal, plastic, paper and oil
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Early 17th Century Italian Kinetic Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Giancarlo Caporicci Collage
Giancarlo Caporicci Collage
H 21.26 in W 16.93 in D 1.58 in
Large Beautiful Oil on Canvas of a Flower Setup from 1936 by Ludvig Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Large beautiful oil on canvas of a flower setup by Ludvig Jacobsen from 1936. Great English country house style.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
wood. Many good pieces of contemporary furniture do not have the same innovative and sophisticated
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

"Houses And River" Large Impressionist Oil on Canvas Signed A. Huntington
Located in Coimbra, PT
"Houses And River" Signed A. Huntington (English School) Oil on canvas Measures: Canvas - 60 x 110 cm (giltwood Frame - 76 x 126 cm) Private collection. Framed.
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Early 20th Century British Romantic Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Canvas

"Houses And River" Large Impressionist Oil on Canvas Signed A. Huntington
Located in Coimbra, PT
"Houses And River" Signed A. Huntington (English School) Oil on canvas Measures: Canvas - 60 x 110 cm (giltwood Frame - 76 x 126 cm) Private collection. Framed.
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Early 20th Century British Romantic Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Canvas

Cubist Still Life "Violin" by Agnes Weinrich, Signed, Dated 1922
By Agnes Weinrich
Located in New York, NY
Woman's Art Journal,[1] supplemented by contemporary news accounts in The New York Times, the Brooklyn
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Early 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paint, Canvas

Marc Roussel French Ceramist, Saint Portrait, Vallauris, 1960s
By Marc Roussel
Located in Paris, France
A very rare and beautiful portrait of a Saint, a polychrome ceramic signed hand on the reverse Marc Roussel. Marc Roussel is the father in Law of François Lembo, as his son-in-law h...
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Early 20th Century French Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Framed Pair of Francisco Rodriguez san Clemente Oil Paintings
By Francesco Clemente
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of oil paintings by Francisco Rodriguez San Clemente (Spanish, 1861-1956): signed bottom right and professionally custom framed. Trained at Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid, Franc...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paint

"Polichinelle with a Book" Lithograph
By Gino Severini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This rare pochoir by Gino Severini is titled "Polichinelle au livre" which translates to "Polichinelle with a Book"and dates to the 1930s and was recently acquired from an estate in ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

"Polichinelle with a Book" Lithograph
"Polichinelle with a Book" Lithograph
H 20.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
Fashion Print Gouache
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Art Deco French fashion plate gouache dates to 1923 and definitely takes on an orientalist flair with stylized Asian details in the garments. About the fashion designer...
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paper

Fashion Print Gouache
Fashion Print Gouache
H 22.5 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
Portrait ‘Woman with Tilted Head’ Signed Hugo Scheiber
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in New York, NY
Painting, oil in cardboard, signed H Scheiber (Budapest 1873- 1950). Hugo Scheiber was born in Budapest in 1873. At the age of eight, he moved with his family from Budapest to Vie...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paint

19th Century Low Relief of Ferdinando IV Borbone
Located in Roma, IT
Low relief with Ferdinando IV Borbone' profile as a Roman Emperor, made by patterned wax and coated by a circular walnut wood frame. This product is located and shipped from Italy.
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19th Century European Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wood, Wax

20th century, French Gilt Bronze Console Table by Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in IT
to dialogue with antique and contemporary furniture.
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century, Pair of Italian Inlay Wood Corner Cabinets
Located in IT
antique furniture but also with contemporary furniture, being very functional if you have corners to
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wood

19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
contemporary furniture production. Elegant and gracious, imbued with antique references, Directoire furniture
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Early 19th Century French Empire Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
H 96.46 in W 57.09 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
wood. Many good pieces of contemporary furniture do not have the same innovative and sophisticated
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Cherry, Upholstery

Century Furniture Contemporary Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Buffet
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A proportionate Century Furniture Contemporary Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Buffet in very good
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Early 17th Century American Adam Style Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Brass

“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
of furniture at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, the annual Salons du Mobilier, and the celebrated
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Paper

A Contemporary Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique upholstered bench is built on an antique Chinese Kwang chest. The chest dates to the 19th century and is made from elm wood covered in dark oxblood lacquer with a French ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Elm

A Contemporary Bench
A Contemporary Bench
H 18 in W 52 in D 18 in
Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Three-Piece Furniture Set
Located in London, GB
This Indo-Portuguese furniture set, which is comprised of a tall corner cabinet, a stool and side
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Early 1900s Indian Moorish Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Contemporary Hand Carved Indonesian Salad Servers - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Hand Carved Indonesian Salad Servers – Pair Contemporary Hand Carved Indonesian Salad
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1620s Indonesian Contemporary Antique Furniture

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Antique Portuguese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and exquisite piece that combines elements of contemporary design with the charm of
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18th Century Contemporary Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repoussé root shaped brass base.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Contemporary Black Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of contemporary black lamps, does not include shades.
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Early 20th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Contemporary Black Lamps
Pair of Contemporary Black Lamps
H 28 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary style lamp base is of brown 15the century or earlier petrified wood and is
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
H 18.75 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary style lamp base is of brown 15th century or earlier petrified wood and is
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
H 18.75 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Contemporary Coleen “Sarafina” Sconce
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning Contemporary wall sconce. Made by the fabulous Coleen group and marked on the back
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Painted canvas in Renaissance style. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
background in beige tones. Contemporary French work of artists. Dimensions: H 160 x W 100 Reference
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Early 20th Century French Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Canvas

measure Contemporary Brown Petrified Wood Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary style lamp base is of brown 15the century or earlier petrified wood and is
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Antique Scagliola Marble-Top Table on a Contemporary Base
Located in Newport Beach, CA
acanthus leaves mounted on a custom, contemporary iron base.
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Early 1900s Italian Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Oak Parquet Table Top with Contemporary Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
19th century French oak parquet table top with contemporary steel base
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19th Century American Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Metal

Rug, or tapestry, inspired by Delaunay. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a blue background. Hand-knotted in Merino wool. Contemporary craftsmanship. Numbered 1/8. Area: 5
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Antique Furniture

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Wool

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Contemporary Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of contemporary antique furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every item from our selection of contemporary antique furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of contemporary antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of contemporary antique furniture bearing Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of contemporary antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boris Jean Lacroix, Agnes Weinrich and Amy Keeler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Contemporary Antique Furniture?

A piece of contemporary antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.
Questions About Contemporary Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020

    Items manufactured after 2000 are considered “contemporary.” The year 2000 was chosen as the accepted date to mark the point at which digital design and manufacturing began to effect design, either as a generative process or reaction.

  • 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many 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, 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To 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.