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19th Century Portuguese Grain Painted Cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
typical of Portuguese furniture.
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
characteristics. This bed is a current representation of Indo-Portuguese furniture. An era long passed and almost
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
characteristics. This bed is a current representation of Indo-Portuguese furniture. An era long passed and almost
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
distressing and characteristics. This bed is a current representation of Indo-Portuguese furniture. An era
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
distressing and characteristics. This bed is a current representation of Indo-Portuguese furniture. An era
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Late 17th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table with Inset Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
spiky and spidery in character” – The Practical Book of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese Furniture
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

Portuguese Mesa Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand-carved two-drawer walnut Mesa table with brass studs and turned stretchers.
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Antique Portuguese Mesa Table
Portuguese Mesa Table
H 33 in W 54 in D 34 in
Portuguese Palissy Charger
By José da Cunha Taborda
Located in New York, NY
Portuguese palissy plate or charger with three salamander figures and on beetle. Signed: # 8 M
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Antique Portuguese Palissy Charger
Portuguese Palissy Charger
H 8.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Portuguese Palissy Charger
By José da Cunha Taborda
Located in New York, NY
Small Portuguese Palissy plate or charger with green grasses, coiled snake and moths. Signed: Jose
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Portuguese Palissy Charger
Portuguese Palissy Charger
H 6.75 in Dm 6.75 in
Antique Portuguese Library Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th century Portuguese library table, with three drawers. Intricately carved walnut with bronze
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Portuguese Library Table
Antique Portuguese Library Table
H 33 in W 62 in D 33 in
Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Portuguese chestnut lamp table with good turned supports and brass decoration. 1840
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
Portuguese Chestnut Lamp Table
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
Portuguese Dining Room Furniture from the Beginning of the 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining room furniture Portuguese, from the beginning of the 20th century in chestnut wood, composed
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portuguese Rosewood Table
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a Portuguese rosewood table with turned bulbous legs and ripple moulds. This
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Portuguese Rosewood Table
18th Century Portuguese Rosewood Table
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk
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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Portuguese Chair
19th Century Portuguese Chair
H 47.25 in W 26.25 in D 18 in
Portuguese Palissy Charger
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in New York, NY
Large Portuguese palissy plate or charger with a long coiled snake, two lizards, three brown toads
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Portuguese Palissy Charger
Portuguese Palissy Charger
H 1.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and turtles searching through
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19th Century Portuguese Rustic Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
H 3 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Portuguese Buffet Table 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese buffet table 17th century Shivered friezes, in rosewood wood with two drawers. Sits on
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Buffet Table 17th Century
Portuguese Buffet Table 17th Century
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 32.29 in
Portuguese Baroque Lacquered Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with a Flemish tapestry fragment seat, carved frame with initials inscription, cabriole legs, shaped stretchers and ball and claw feet.
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1740s Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Baroque Lacquered Bench
Portuguese Baroque Lacquered Bench
H 15.75 in W 19.25 in D 17.5 in
Portuguese Buffet Table, 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese, 17th century in Brazilian rosewood, twisted and shaken. Box with two drawers
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Buffet Table, 17th Century
Portuguese Buffet Table, 17th Century
H 35.04 in W 62.21 in D 35.04 in
Portuguese Pedestal Table -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Portuguese oak pedestal table from the 19th century Very beautiful center table which with
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19th Century Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Portuguese Textile
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional antique Portuguese textile, Genoa velvet and intricate gold embroidery work. Length not
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Gold

Antique Portuguese Textile
Antique Portuguese Textile
H 106 in W 21.5 in
Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
rustic table Portuguese, 18th Century, in carved brown, with three drawers. Lyre-shaped legs joined
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18th Century Portuguese Rustic Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
Portuguese Rustic Table 18th Century
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Portuguese Buffet Table 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese, in Brazilian rosewood, turned legs and beams. gilt copper hardware and
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Buffet Table 18th Century
Portuguese Buffet Table 18th Century
H 18.51 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century in walnut wood with a vine top, wavy front with two drawers and cut
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE  TABLE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE  TABLE 18th Century
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century in vine wood. Cut-out and wavy top, framed by a recess, waist with
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE  TABLE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE  TABLE 18th Century
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 5.12 in
17th Century Portuguese Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming and rustic Side Table from Portugal. Soundly constructed from olive, chestnut and
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17th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Chestnut, Olive, Poplar

17th Century Portuguese Side Table
17th Century Portuguese Side Table
H 27.38 in W 34.25 in D 26.75 in
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ 18th Century 18th Century Portuguese in rosewood with carvings. Hollow back
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18th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
H 44.89 in W 64.97 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Portuguese Occasional Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Portuguese occasional or side table with finely carved detail and one drawer.
Category

18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE MIRROR 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE MIRROR 19th century in carved, pierced and gilded wood. Small defects. Usage signs
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE MIRROR 19th Century
PORTUGUESE MIRROR 19th Century
H 59.06 in W 25.6 in D 3.94 in
Portuguese Rococo Rosewood Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Portuguese rococo side table, all constructed of solid (and extremely heavy!) rosewood, the
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Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Apparatus table 18th century In painted wood with gilt carvings, central column
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Painted Portuguese Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming painted rustic Portuguese commode with two small over one long drawer, whimsically
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Early 1900s Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Painted Portuguese Commode
Painted Portuguese Commode
H 39 in W 37 in D 23 in
19th Century Portuguese Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rosewood Portuguese bed, from the reign of Queen Maria of Portugal, with period style details
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Portuguese Bed
19th Century Portuguese Bed
H 66.93 in W 80.52 in D 45.08 in
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese Dresser in vignette wood, Brazilian rosewood frames and satinwood inlays
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portuguese Dresser
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
H 27.17 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Portuguese Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rose wood Portuguese bed, from the reign of Queen Maria of Portugal, with period style details
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Portuguese Bed
19th Century Portuguese Bed
H 66.93 in W 80.52 in D 45.08 in
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Library Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Hardwood Library Table Blackened Exotic Rosewood Cushion Molded
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Eight Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine set of eight Portuguese mahogany armchairs, original embossed, tooled and nail studded
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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Portuguese Armchairs
Set of Eight Portuguese Armchairs
H 43.75 in W 26 in D 19 in
XIX Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Lisboa, PT
XIX Century Portuguese Altar front Tile Panel with 44 Tiles Altar fronts were rectangular tile
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Clay

XIX Century Portuguese Tile Panel
XIX Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 25.99 in W 56.3 in D 0.79 in
Antique Portuguese Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
This is a hand-knotted, finely woven antique Portuguese carpet, having a all-over floral pattern
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Portuguese Carpet
Antique Portuguese Carpet
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W 120 in L 156 in
PORTUGUESE ORATORY 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE ORATORY 18th Century in mahogany wood with gilding. Glass doors. Interior with apricot
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE ORATORY  18th Century
PORTUGUESE ORATORY  18th Century
H 61.03 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Large Portuguese Mafra Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and beatles searching through
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19th Century Portuguese Rustic Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Portuguese Mafra Palissy Charger
Large Portuguese Mafra Palissy Charger
H 3 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
CENTER TABLE Portuguese end 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
CENTER TABLE Portuguese end 19th Century in patinated wood, with bone inlays. Restorations. Dim
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

CENTER TABLE  Portuguese end 19th Century
CENTER TABLE  Portuguese end 19th Century
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 22.45 in
Walnut 18th Century Side Table, Portugal
Located in New York, NY
18th Century portuguese side table with two drawers. Classic decorative trim with ornate brass
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut 18th Century Side Table, Portugal
Walnut 18th Century Side Table, Portugal
H 32 in W 38.5 in D 23.5 in
16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
beautiful auburn finish. Made in Portugal in the 16th century, paneled doors unlock with a small brass key
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16th Century Portuguese Country Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
H 79.5 in W 43.3 in D 21.5 in
BARBER CHAIR Portuguese 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
BARBER CHAIR Portuguese 19th Century in iron, seat and back in wood with nails. Original
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19th Century Portuguese Art Deco Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

BARBER CHAIR  Portuguese 19th Century
BARBER CHAIR  Portuguese 19th Century
H 47.25 in W 44.1 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century in carved and gilded walnut wood. upholstered. Dim.: 125 x
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
H 49.22 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Gold Gilt Portuguese Architectural Element
Located in Houston, TX
This gold gilt Portuguese architectural element has some hints of a pink patina as well. We have it
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
H 55.91 in W 53.55 in D 16.54 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Baroque Center Table, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A short portuguese buffet table in brazilian rosewood with shivered friezes, toned and riched
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Center Table, Portugal
18th Century Baroque Center Table, Portugal
H 19.3 in W 26.97 in D 17.72 in
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bureau cabinet Portuguese. With original handles, on ogee bracket feet. 18th century.
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
H 97.25 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored Measures: 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and valuable cabinet from Portugal in great conditions made of Vinhatico (Madeira Mahogany
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 20.87 in
Portuguese Embroidery From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Portuguese border from the 19th century Lovely embroidery decorated with flowers and bouquets and
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19th Century Portuguese Napoleon III Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Portuguese Embroidery From The 19th Century
Portuguese Embroidery From The 19th Century
H 48.04 in W 70.87 in D 0.4 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese tile panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles 17th Century
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century Portuguese 18th Century in mahogany wood with carvings. Box with
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
H 36.62 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
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Portuguese Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Portuguese antique furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and metal. There are many kinds of the piece of Portuguese 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 item from our selection of Portuguese antique furniture bearing Baroque, Rococo or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of Portuguese antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques, Manuel Mafra and José Alves Cunha are consistently popular.

How Much is a Portuguese Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Portuguese antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,501.
Questions About Portuguese 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 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 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 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 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.