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How old is furniture called antique?
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How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier in Satin Crystal and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2054', nickel-plated brass, satin crystal glass, Italy, circa 1960
This chandelier (c. 1960) by the esteemed French master glass wor...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'F-444' Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, F-444 easy chair, metal and cognac leather, the Netherlands, circa 1962.
This cognac leather F-444 chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 196...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wingback Armchairs with Ball and Claw Feet, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1890
Pair of Wingback Armchairs with Ball and Claw Feet , newly upholstered in Maharam fabric.
28”w x 31”d x 36”H x 18”seat
Ref. CHAIR1292
$ 6,800 pair
Category
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Painted Apothecary Drawers, England circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1840
Original weathered paint on various sized apothecary drawers.
70”L x 10.75”d x 33”H
Ref. CFRN1328
$ 9,200
Category
Antique 1840s English Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Cabinet with Secretaire, South Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Cabinet, South Germany, 1780
This remarkable Louis XVI Secretary Cabinet, crafted in South Germany around 1780, showcases a sophisticated blend of waln...
Category
Antique 1780s Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Floor Lamp by Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and iconic floor lamp designed by Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly and produced by Edison Price. This example retains its original white lacquer.
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
