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Irish George III Waterford Mirror With Blue & Clear Glass Studs
Located in London, GB
” Furniture, etc., Large Collection of Old French Furniture, Tapestry, Rare Engravings, Old China, Cut Glass
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
the caribou club arm chair, sierra finish. An elegant blend between French Country and Old World
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Maxime Old Centre or Dining Table, France, 1940s
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Maxime Old (1910-1991) Elegant modernist dining or centre table by Maxime Old in French walnut with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee Table by Maxime Old, France, circa 1954
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Badetz’s Maxime Old Architecte-Decorateur, Norma Edition, pages 202 & 286.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Coffee Table by Maxime Old, France, circa 1954
Coffee Table by Maxime Old, France, circa 1954
H 17.75 in W 47.25 in D 26.5 in
French Art Deco Coffee Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant cherry tree coffee table by great French designer Maxime Old. This model was
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Art Deco Coffee Table by Maxime Old
French Art Deco Coffee Table by Maxime Old
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table after Maxime Old, France Circa 1930
By Maxime Old
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wooden coffee table after Maxime Old has a matchbook walnut veneer top that is supported by round
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Dining Table Maxime Old Style Mahogany Art Deco
By Maxime Old
Located in Lyon, FR
French dining table Maxime Old style mahogany Art Deco. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
By Old Paris
Located in Delft, NL
“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French
Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Dining Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco rosewood dining / writing table by Maxime Old. Leaves are not usable
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Rosewood Buffet by Maxime Old, France, 1930s
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Art Deco rosewood buffet with brass details by great outstanding French designer
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Fine French Art Deco Cherrywood Buffet by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco three-door cherry buffet or commode by Maxime Old with refined patinated
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Sideboard by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco palisander sideboard by Maxime Old, with 2 doors, 5 drawers and bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Coffee Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Two matching Maxime Old armchairs are available (not included in price - see last picture).
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Oak Credenza in Style of Maxime Old, France, 1940s
By Maxime Old
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s in style of Maxime Old. The credenza consists of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Pair Old Paris 'Vieux Paris' Porcelain Urns, France, 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Old Paris porcelain urns, France, 19th Century. Hand-painted classical form urns. A different
Category

Antique 1830s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Maxime Old, Conseil Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
This dining room chair was designed by Maxime Old in 1960 for the Rouen City Council. One of the
Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

Maxime Old, Conseil Chair
Maxime Old, Conseil Chair
H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 19.68 in
French Art Deco Cabinet by Maxime Old, Rosewood with Parchment Doors
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet by Maxime Old in rosewood with original parchment front and bronze mounts
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Large Vintage French Mahogany Sideboard Attribute to Maxime Old 1910-1991
By Maxime Old
Located in Sofia, BG
Rectangular vintage mahogany sideboard attributed to the French architect and furniture designer
Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
also a possibility of a personalizing the leather with embroidery. Maxime Old is a French designer and
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
H 34.6 in W 30.31 in D 30.31 in
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilt Spill Vase C1880
By Old Paris
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain Hand Painted & Gilt Spill Vase with Roses C1880 Measures- 14.75
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Etoile Mirror - Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
at Ruhlmann ( A French Art-Deco Furniture designer ) after graduating from the University of Boulle
Category

2010s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Etoile Mirror - Maxime Old
Etoile Mirror - Maxime Old
H 45.27 in Dm 45.27 in
Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Maxime Old in 1965. Originally, this armchair was created for the bank of the European Industrial and
Category

2010s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
H 31.89 in W 28.74 in D 27.56 in
Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
original edition of the Chauffeuse was designed by the French architect Maxime Old. The Chauffeuse was made
Category

2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Customizable French 1940s Style Makore Veneer Coffee Table manner of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Customizable French 1940s-style (modern) makore veneered coffee table with a rounded rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Mahogany Arm Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco ebonized mahogany bridge armchairs by Maxime Old. Price includes
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Vitrine or Bar by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s rosewood vitrine / bar by Maxime Old with 2 sliding glass doors, a mirrored
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France
By Old Paris
Located in Delft, NL
Old Paris porcelain coffee and tea set, 40 pieces, 19th century A white ribbed porcelain with gold
Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Mid-Century Dark Walnut Four-Door Credenza Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century dark walnut credenza with four sliding door panels having a square pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Maxime Old Small Cabinet
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco post-war cabinet in slip-matched ash parquetry with bronze pulls and mounts
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Maxime Old Small Cabinet
Maxime Old Small Cabinet
H 34 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Maxime Old 1940s side/coffee table
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco side/coffee table by Maxime Old, circa 1944, in cherry and gilded wood
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

Maxime Old, Apparat Dining Table
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
designer Maxime Old in 1956. It was made for the Salon du Palais of the Halle aux toiles in Rouen, and its
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Oak

Maxime Old, Apparat Dining Table
Maxime Old, Apparat Dining Table
H 29.52 in W 37.4 in D 82.67 in
Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
, Norma editions in Paris. Maxime Old is a French designer and interior architect born in 1910 and died
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
H 37.4 in W 33.46 in D 33.66 in
Etoile Mirror, Original 1950 - Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
gilded wood. 115 cm D 45,3 inch D Maxime Old is French designer and interior architect born in 1910
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Pair of vase Porcelain, Valentine, Old Paris, flowers pattern, France 1860
By Old Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain Pair of Vase Ofs Valentine Old Paris Decor Of Bouquet Of Flowers XIXth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in the Style of Maxime Old, Mahogany, Brass -France
By Maxime Old
Located in Girona, ES
. Polished brass hinges and keys. Very high quality. In the style of Maxime Old. France, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris Urns Now Converted into Table Lamps, C1810
By Old Paris
Located in valatie, NY
Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris urns now converted into table lamps c1810. Old Paris
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sideboard with Three Doors in the Style of Maxime Old, France, 1940-1950
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Buffet in solid wood and panels in wood veneer. Three molded doors with highlights in gilded bronze. Recessed base with four heels of angles in gilded bronze. Top partially covered w...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Maxime Old (1910-1991) Sculptural coffee table in oak France, 1950s 41 W x 19 D x 20 H Ref
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
Maxime Old 1950s Oak Coffee Table
H 20 in W 41 in D 19 in
Set of 8 fine French Art Deco Palisander Chairs by Maxime Old (6 side + 2 arm)
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco six-side and two-arm palisander chairs by Maxime Old. A matching
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Rare Art Deco Vanity by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A sycamore, gilt bronze and parchment vanity with mirror by Maxime Old (1910-1991,) created, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Sycamore, Parchment Paper

Rare Art Deco Vanity by Maxime Old
Rare Art Deco Vanity by Maxime Old
H 47 in W 44 in D 22 in
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
by Maxime Old (Documented) Made in France. Circa: 1947.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 34.25 in
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
information: Materials: Porcelain Color: Tan Brand: Old Paris Period: 19th Century Place of Origin: France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Color: Gold Brand: Old Paris Designer: Old Paris Period: Early 19th Century Place of Origin: France
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Palisander Sideboard by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant palisander cabinet by great cabinetmaker of 20th century Maxime Old (1910-1991).
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Palisander

Art Deco Palisander Sideboard by Maxime Old
Art Deco Palisander Sideboard by Maxime Old
H 39.77 in W 79.14 in D 21.66 in
Maxime Old - 404 SCONCE in alabaster and brass.
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The 404 wall sconce was designed by the famous interior designer and architect Maxime Old. This
Category

2010s French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Unique Antique Old Paris Porcelain “W” Napkin Ring
By Old Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century old paris porcelain napkin ring. Finely decorated with a “W” monogram to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp France, 20th century  An
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bleached Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs After a Model by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of bleached mahogany upholstered armchairs after a model by Maxime old. brand new upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Maxime Old Attributed Art Deco Beech and Leather Armchair, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maxime Old attributed Art Deco beech and leather armchair, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Maxime Old - block wall sconce in alabaster and brass
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
This Block wall lamp was designed by Maxime Old around 1963-1964 for the dining room of the Caisse
Category

2010s French Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Maxime Old Saturne Table Made of Cuba Mahogany Wood and Glass
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Olivier Old. Maxime Old is a French designer and interior architect born in 1910 and died in 1991. He
Category

Antique 1660s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Ceruse Oak Rush Seat Side Chairs Attributed to Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Dallas, TX
Cerused oak chairs with original rush seats attributed to Maxime Old. A pair made in the 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Elegant Art Deco Oak And Walnut Buffet by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant shaped oak buffet by Maxime Old with inset parchment doors resting on four polished brass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Old Paris Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket Bisque Parian Sculpture Rare
By Old Paris
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing Old Paris porcelain box with figural parian sculpture group on the top. The box features
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany cabinet in the style of Maxime Old.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Side cabinet attr. to Maxime Old in leather and brass
By Maxime Old
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and refined living room cabinet, attributed to master Maxime Old France and created in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Centerpiece, Hand-Painted Florals
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning piece of Old Paris porcelain that features two sides of beautiful hand-painted floral
Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Oak in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten chairs in oak needed to be reupholstered.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Old Paris Porcelain Plates Each Painted with Different Decorative Scenes
By Old Paris
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of six old Paris porcelain plates beautifully painted with six different
Category

Antique 1890s French Other Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Art Deco Credenza Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Art Deco Credenza Sideboard after Maxime Old. Cerused Oak Credenza Sideboard French
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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Old French Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of old French furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. If you’re shopping for a piece of old French furniture, we have 1209 options in-stock, while there are 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of old French furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of old French furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of old French furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maxime Old, Old Paris and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is an Old French Furniture?

Prices for a piece of old French furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $12 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,486.
Questions About Old French Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The company Lexington Furniture is 120 years old as of 2021. It opened in 1901 as the Dixie-Elk Furniture Company and adopted its current name in 1987. Shop a range of Lexington furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    As a company, Kroehler Furniture is more than 125 years old. Fred Long and John Kraushar founded the company as the Naperville Lounge Company in 1898, and in 1902, the name changed to the Kroehler Manufacturing Company. Kroehler continued to produce furniture until 1981. Explore a variety of Kroehler furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple ways to check the age of your furniture. First, check for any labels, signatures or stamps. Also, check the type of wood and metal that was used for the piece. You can also take your piece to an expert for further inspection. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Ethan Allen furniture is more than 90 years old. Brothers-in-law Nat Ancell and Ted Baumritter founded the company in Beecher Falls, Vermont, in 1932. Initially, the company manufactured housewares and then branched out into furniture making after buying out a bankrupt furniture maker in 1936. Ancell and Baumritter named their first furniture line, Ethan Allen, after a Revolutionary War leader from Vermont. Shop a range of Ethan Allen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Henry Link Furniture was established in the early 1960s. Although Henry Link is best known for his high-quality wicker dressers, desks, chairs and other seating, the designer and entrepreneur was also a key figure in revolutionizing America’s furniture industry and moving it toward mass production during the early 20th century. When he visited Henry Ford’s automobile plant in Detroit, Michigan, Link became inspired by the factory’s assembly process. Upon his return to Lexington, Link installed automatic conveyors and mass-production techniques at the Dixie Furniture Company, which he was leading as of 1936. To facilitate Dixie Furniture Company’s exponential growth, four separate divisions were created in the 1950s and 1960s, including Henry Link Furniture. The company was purchased by Michigan’s Masco Corporation in 1987. Find vintage Henry Link Furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    To tell if old furniture is valuable, look for tags, labels and stamps that indicate a maker. Then, use trusted online resources to learn more about who produced the furniture and the current demand for similar pieces. Many online platforms will allow you to see how much similar pieces have sold for in the past, but keep in mind that the condition of your furniture will impact how much it is worth. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your furniture and provide you with an estimated value. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How old Harmony House furniture is varies. Sears began producing the Harmony House range in 1940 and continued to manufacture it through 1964. As a result, the brand's pieces are more than 50 to 80 years old, depending on their year of production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Harmony House furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tiger oak furniture dates back to the 19th century, so it may be hard to pinpoint the exact age. The best way to date tiger oak furniture is to work with an appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted tiger oak furniture and other wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.