Upholstery Antique Furniture
63
to
1,858
15,014
6,610
13,029
6,412
6,412
3,343
2,457
1,585
1,477
1,354
1,086
708
611
507
399
297
269
260
251
225
180
146
134
132
126
118
91
86
76
44
44
43
33
26
17
16
15
10
10
10
9
9
8
8
6
5
4
4
2
2
2
1
78
77
70
67
66
Sort By
19th Century Regency Chiffonier Side Cabinet in the Manner of George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
years after his death Richard Brown wrote in The Rudiments of drawing Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 61.42 in W 40.16 in D 16.15 in
19th Century English Regency Cellarette Attributed to George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
The Rudiments of drawing Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture that, The late Mr Bullock was the only
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
H 24.22 in W 36.03 in D 20.99 in
English Regency Burr Yew Wood Centre Table Attributed To George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
years after his death Richard Brown wrote in The Rudiments of drawing Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand-Carved William & Mary High Back Chairs
By Paine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A majestic mismatched Pair of 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand crafted and Carved William & Mary
Category
Late 19th Century American William and Mary Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
H 45.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's
Category
1760s Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 17.13 in W 23.43 in D 0 in
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
and upholstery from the 18th century. The collection presents a visual guide to the design and
Category
1760s Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 16.54 in W 21.15 in D 0 in
Upholstery Pair of Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Upholstery pair of chairs, in good shape, vintage style, beautiful colors.
Category
Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Chippendale Blue Upholstery Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rectangular carved mahogany bench with blue upholstery.
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Sette in Printed Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Recovered in Robert Kime fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Baroque Stool with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Baroque Stool with Velvet Upholstery and Gilded Scrolled Legs and Paw Feet
18 1/2″H x 19″W
Category
19th Century Baroque Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Regency Fauteuil with Petit Point Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
A Regency fauteuil with petit point upholstery.
Category
18th Century French Regency Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Green Striped Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
upholstery
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Child's Chair in Crewelwork Upholstery
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous early 19th century child's chair upholstered in civil war era crewelwork linen.
In original -as found- condition. Small tear on top edge and right corner in front. Structura...
Category
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Armchair in Light Upholstery
The armrests end with decorations
Category
19th Century European Biedermeier Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XIII, Leather Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Bleached Louis XIII armchair ,fauteuil with new leather upholstery in a nice brown color,
great
Category
Early 20th Century French Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Baroque Pair of Armchairs with Gorgeous Embroidered Upholstery
Located in Bochum, NRW
Baroque pair of armchairs with gorgeous embroidered upholstery.
Exceptional early 20th century
Category
1920s Baroque Revival Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century French Oak Chair with Grey Upholstery
We present you this French chair, stylized as
Category
Late 19th Century French Chippendale Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style (late 19th Century) mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back having beige and blue striped upholstered seat supported on cabriole legs with ball...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery.
Source: Sweden
Period: 1820-1829
Material
Category
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 41.34 in W 77.17 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
ornamentation.
The original preserved upholstery is in excellent condition. The springs are firm and the
Category
1860s French Empire Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Antique German antler settee with Rococo style upholstery
German, early 20th century
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Elegant Ebonized Napoleon III Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, and new upholstery. France, circa 1880. Wonderful as head dining chair or in a living room or bedroom
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Barley Twist English 1920s Bench with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist bench from circa 1920 with custom linen upholstery. This English barley
Category
Early 20th Century English Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Venetian Blue Floral & Gilt Painted Armchairs Silk Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Venetian Blue Floral & Gilt Painted Armchairs Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Category
19th Century Italian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th C French Giltwood Bergere with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Norwalk, CT
A lovely example of a traditional French bergere updated with a Fortuny hand printed upholstery
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Edwardian Walnut Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
Walnut Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery
A very decorative and well made
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 11.42 in W 27.76 in D 14.77 in
French 19th C. Bench w/New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style upholstered bench, with its original painted finish, from the 19th century. This antique bench from France is designed in the Louis XVI style with flute carv...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery
We present you four thonet chairs circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Empire Ottoman/Italian Zebra Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
Flame mahogany curvy 19thC English Empire period ottoman in Italian Zebra Upholstery on the
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, English Country House period upholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
19th Century English Victorian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Walnut, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 25.99 in
French Directoire Armchair Beech Gold & White Upholstery France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
style - 19th century
The very luminous white and gold upholstery makes it an elegant and refined seat
Category
19th Century French Directoire Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.04 in W 14.57 in D 22.45 in
Large Antique Victorian Oak Cabriole Legged Footstool Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
Cabriolet legged footstool with floral embroidered upholstery
A very decorative and well made piece, the
Category
1880s English Victorian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880
We present you these four mahogany
Category
1880s European Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Beauvais Tapestry and Beech Wood Furniture Suite
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in London, GB
This five-piece furniture suite is an elegant piece of early 18th-century French design. The suite
Category
1720s French Louis XV Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Elizabethan Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
wonderful pierced wood carving replete with scrolls and curls. The beautiful needlepoint upholstery is a
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
, legs and crests with flower decoration. The gorgeous color needle point upholstery is in pink and grey
Category
1870s Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burgundy Tubular Armchairs, New High Quality Leather Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus armchair
Completely restored, new upholstery and leather
Material: Chrome-plated steel
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 34.26 in
Burgundy Tubular Armchair, New High Quality Leather Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus armchair
Completely restored, new upholstery and leather
Material: Chrome-plated steel
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 34.26 in
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Beech, New Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
furniture designs are meticulously crafted, usually using exotic woods. Pieces are typically lacquered to
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech
Danish Baroque Carved Arm Chair w/New Contemporary Upholstery
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the new, contemporary upholstery of geometric circular patterns against the back and clean
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Uncommon Italian Armchair in Solid Walnut with New Upholstery
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1850 Italian armchair in solid walnut with new upholstery.
The article used to be in a
Category
1850s Italian Charles X Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
English Regency Bench with Saber Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency bench from the 19th century with four saber legs and new custom linen upholstery
Category
19th Century English Regency Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
today, the upholstery is free from damage, there looks to be one tiny nick in the fabric around the left
Category
1910s English Edwardian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Pair of Brown ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, 1920s, Original Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut veneer
According to
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut
Pair George III Open Arm Chairs, Vintage Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of Adam Style George III, c. 1780 painted and gilt open arm chairs. The chairs are newly upholstered in a vintage (c.1970-1980's) Fortuny. The vintage Fo...
Category
1780s English George III Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Late-19th Century Walnut Armchairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Late-19th Century Walnut Armchairs in Beige Upholstery
Armchairs with walnut frames
Category
Late 19th Century European Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of 9 French Louis XIV Rose Upholstery Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 9 French Louis XIV style (19th Century) gilt chairs with rose damask upholstery. 2 arm
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
French Restoration mahogany armchair having a rectangular headrest topped by a tapering gadrooned crest, upturned scroll arms with acanthus embellishments, upholstered back and seat ...
Category
19th Century French Empire Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, English Country House Kilim upholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
19th Century English Victorian Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Six Art Deco Chairs, Walnut, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
upholstery
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish
Category
1920s French Art Deco Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer, Leather, Wood
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in
Pair of French Banquettes Benches Chestnut and Upholstery, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Banquette bench six feet, French, 1900
Chestnut and upholstery
To be recovered
Good antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
H 20.08 in W 40.16 in D 13.59 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery
Wooden elements made of walnut wood
Category
1860s French Rococo Revival Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Directoire Settee with Painted Garlands, Upholstery and Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
accents, painted garlands and linen upholstery. Immerse yourself in the graceful charm of this 19th
Category
19th Century French Directoire Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.5 in W 47 in D 24 in
Elm Armchair from the Early 20th Century in Blue Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Elm Armchair from the Early 20th Century in Blue Upholstery
We present you an upholstered armchair
Category
Early 20th Century European Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Restored Castle Biedermeier Birch Sofa, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Castle Biedermeier birch sofa with new upholstery and revived polish.
Source: Austria
Category
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
H 41.34 in W 77.17 in D 27.56 in
Armchair with leather upholstery, dated 1828
Located in Greding, DE
Wingback armchair with leather upholstery, studded decoration and straight armrests ending in
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery.
German, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Upholstery Antique Furniture
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Upholstery Antique Furniture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Upholstery Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of upholstery antique furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of upholstery antique furniture — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of upholstery antique furniture, designed in the Louis XVI, Louis XV or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jindrich Halabala, Josef Hoffmann and Howard & Sons Ltd each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of upholstery antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Upholstery Antique Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of upholstery antique furniture at 1stDibs is $3,837, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $425,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Upholstery Antique Furniture
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
More Ways To Browse
Early 20th Century Bone Armchairs
20th Century Antler Armchairs
Art Deco Lorenz
Regency Wood Loveseats
Danish Upholstery Canapes
Sanderson Wells
Pink Antique and Vintage Footstools
Blue Upholstery Benches
Fringe Accent Chair
Victorian Wood Canapes
Contemporary Yew Cabinets
L Banquette
British Hardwood Chaise Longues
German Bone Chairs
Armchair Chrom
Biedermeier Walnut Chairs Set Of 4
Hunting Lodge Chandelier
Victorian Oak Club Chairs