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Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
-plated steel Source: Czech (Czechoslovakia) Maker: UP Zavody (Architect Jindrich Halabala).  
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Up

Materials

Chrome

Reclining Art Deco Armchair, by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Oak Revived Polish
Category

Early 19th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Pair of White ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholstery According to the
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, Up Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco oak dining table. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Period: 1940
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Czechia Maker: UP Zavody. Material: Oak, chrome-plated steel Color: Brown The chrome is in very good
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Up

Materials

Chrome

Artdeco Small Checkered Inlay Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
) Material: Checkered inlay of maple veneer combined with mahogany Maker: Jindrich Halabala (UP Zavody
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Maple

Reclining Art Deco Armchair, Made by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Macassar

H-269 Halabala Armchair By Jindřich Halabala For Up Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1920
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia in 1920s. The chair is
Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Original Beech Art Deco Stool by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Czechoslovakian furniture manufacturer and dealer based
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Walnut Art Deco Dining Table, Extendable, by Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Czechoslovakian furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno
Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Halabala Designed Small Table Made by UP Závody in Czechia, 1930s, Restored
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: Up Zavody.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Small Walnut Table by Jindrich Halabala, Up Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: Up Zavody.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Oak Dining Table, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s, Made by Up Závody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored Art Deco table. Revived polish Adjustable width: 121 cm - 163 cm (47.6 in - 64.2 in).
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Lacquer, Oak

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Czechoslovakian
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Lacquer

Pair of Red Czech ArtDeco Beech Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Beech, Fabric Original preserved upholstery. The fabric
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Beige H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Up-Rising
By Arthur B. Davies
Located in New York, NY
Arthur B. Davies, Up-Rising, soft ground etching and aquatint on a cream laid paper, 1919, signed
Category

1910s American Impressionist Antique Up

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Dressing Up
By Adam Emory Albright
Located in Greenville, DE
Lovely painting by the artist. Several small areas of inpainting mostly around the top and edges, visible under black light only. Several small areas of paint loss in upper center (s...
Category

1880s Impressionist Antique Up

Materials

Oil, Canvas

UP TO THE WOOLWORTH
By Joseph Pennell
Located in Santa Monica, CA
JOSEPH PENNELL (1857- 1926) UP TO THE WOOLWORTH 1915 (Wuerth 673) Etching, signed in pencil
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Up

Materials

Etching

The Hold Up, First State
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed in pencil by the artist lower right Titled "Hold Up" by the artist in pencil. Signed by the
Category

1920s American Realist Antique Up

Materials

Lithograph

Pair Silver Plated Up Lights
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of silver-plated up lights featuring a shell supported by a dolphin on a stepped base
Category

1880s Italian Antique Up

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Pair Silver Plated Up Lights
Pair Silver Plated Up Lights
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Woman with brooch looking up
By Leo Primavesi
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Leo Primavesi (1871 Cologne - after 1937 ): Woman with brooch looking up, 1892, Pen drawing
Category

19th Century Realist Antique Up

Materials

Paper

Vintage Victorian Lace Cover Up
Located in Carmel, CA
Beautiful Victorian lace cover up with snap closures carefully placed along the draped front. Cover
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Up

George III Tip Up Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
George III mahogany circular tip up table raised on ring turned gun barrel shaft and tripod
Category

19th Century English Antique Up

Materials

Mahogany

George III Tip Up Table
George III Tip Up Table
H 28 in Dm 25 in
Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of brass bookends in the shape of Victorian button-up shoes. No maker's mark. NPT Books a
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Up

Materials

Metal, Brass

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.35 in
Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Keying Up - The Court Jester Etching with drypoint, 1879 Signed in the plate lower left corner (see
Category

1870s American Impressionist Antique Up

Materials

Etching

Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one
Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Up

Materials

Brass

Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
H 19.25 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport with pullout / pull-out writing slide with tooled green
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Up

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
By Lapeer Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Lapeer make up mirror lamp. They sometimes call this a cloud lamp. The round
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Steel

1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Antique Make-up mirror Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
all your make-up items, jewelry or other accessories. The mirror is also height adjustable, so you can
Category

1850s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Up

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Make-up mirror Ca.1850
Antique Make-up mirror Ca.1850
H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Jockey Up on Race Horse Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic original 19th century watercolor w/ French mat w/ Pawsey & Payne Ltd label on verso #1 Bury Street St James London Art Sz: 10"H x 12 1/4"W Frame: 14 1/2"H x 17 1/4"W w/ ...
Category

19th Century Antique Up

Materials

Watercolor

Tiffany & Co. Make Up Gold Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The box is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and weighing approximately total of 47.3 dwt. Sign by Tiffany & Co
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Up

Materials

18k Gold

Oversized light-up antique factory wall clock
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Large light up wall clock with handpainted numbers in metal and black wood frame. Good working
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Up

Materials

Metal

"Keying Up - The Court Jester" original etching
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was published by the American Art Review in 1880. The etched image measures 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches; the plate measures 6 3/4 x 4...
Category

1880s Antique Up

Materials

Etching

Polo Player Up by R. Joucla-Pelous
Located in Bristol, CT
Image Sz: 17 1/2"H x 14 1/4"W Frame Sz: 23"H x 20"W Classic gouache on paper of polo player up
Category

1920s Antique Up

Materials

Gouache

9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Pop up Charm inside looms a pewter coloured devil encase in a 9ct gold Box - with
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Up

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
W 0.38 in D 0.36 in L 0.38 in
Baines Football Trade Card, Barrow, Play Up
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines football trade card, barrow. Play up. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a
Category

Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Up

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Oil - Kicking Up Dust
Located in Corsham, GB
speed, kicking up clouds of dust as he goes. The artist has signed faintly and illegibly to the lower
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Up

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy. Unknown manufacturer and age
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Up

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 2.96 in
Hauling Up The Fish Trap (1910-13)
By Herbert Ponting
Located in London, GB
Hauling Up The Fish Trap (1910-13) (photo by Herbert Ponting) Scott’s Last Expedition, the
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1910s Modern Antique Up

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

19th Century Stand Up Beetle Boot Jack
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Rare factory made stand up beetle boot jack with toe grip and spindled ash pole ending in round
Category

1860s American Antique Up

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Gold Flip Up Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
. Flip up mechanism. Easy to put on and secure. 18K yellow gold. 1 5/8" long. A beautiful cufflink
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

18k Gold

Onyx Fluted Square Flip-Up Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Very smart flip-up cufflinks, with distinctive fluted pattern. Set with onyx in 14k yellow gold
Category

1920s American Antique Up

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold

Onyx Fluted Square Flip-Up Gold Cufflinks
Onyx Fluted Square Flip-Up Gold Cufflinks
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W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tip-Up Tea Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian mahogany tip-up tea table. The round top supported by a turned baluster
Category

19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Up

Materials

Mahogany

Breaking up of the Agamemnon, No 1
By Sir Francis Seymour Haden, R.A.
Located in Storrs, CT
that the print sold 10,000 copies, though around 500 seems more likely.' Breaking up of the Agamemnon
Category

Mid-19th Century Old Masters Antique Up

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

1897 Leonard Raven-Hill 'Pick-Me-Up'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 8.75 x 5.5 inches ( 22.225 x 13.97 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Litho...
Category

19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Up

Materials

Lithograph

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted
Category

1920s American Baroque Revival Antique Up

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jindřich Halabala "H-319" Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Fabric, 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1920s. One of the rarest armchair models
Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Walnut

Brooch set with diamonds up to 1.00ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum brooch set with brilliant and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight ...
Category

1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Up

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Oak Marble Lift Up Top Table
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Measurements: 135cm high, 113cm high with top down, 105cm length, 97cm width Pick Up Location at: 64 Kalang
Category

19th Century Antique Up

Materials

Marble

Antique French Oak Marble Lift Up Top Table
Antique French Oak Marble Lift Up Top Table
H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 38.19 in
Baines Football Trade Card, Yorkshire Amateurs Play Up
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines football trade card, Yorkshire Amateurs play up. A rare circular football trade card in the
Category

1910s Sporting Art Antique Up

Materials

Paper

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Czechia. Maker: UP Zavody. Material: oak, chrome-plated steel. Colour: black. The chrome is in
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Up

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 20th century Spanish Folding up Footstools
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century Spanish walnut Footstools standing on cabriole legs with richly foliate carvings and folding seat very useful to keep your clothes.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Up

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany & Rosewood Tip-Up Dining Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany tip-up dining table crossbanded with rosewood on splay pod legs terminating
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Early 19th Century Irish William IV Antique Up

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Up

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

1920's Light Up Directional Service Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's light up Directional Service glass sign. It does work.
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1920s North American Industrial Antique Up

Materials

Metal

Victorian Cream Wool Asymmetrical Button Up Sleeveless Shirt
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cream Wool Asymmetrical Button Up Sleeveless Shirt
Category

Early 1900s Antique Up

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy
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Early 20th Century French Antique Up

Materials

Metal

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Antique Up For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique up for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every antique up was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique up — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique up, designed in the Art Deco, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique up has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jindrich Halabala, UP Závody and Lapeer Lamp Co are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Up?

An antique up can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,046, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $142,111.
Questions About Antique Up
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.