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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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Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' King Bed in Vibrant Green Corduroy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, corduroy "Phlox" by Raf Simons x Kvadrat, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972
The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Otto Schulz for Boet Rare Cabinet with Brass Nails
By Alighiero Boetti 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, cabinet, chestnut, oak, faux leather, brass, Sweden, 1930s
Otto Schulz (1882–1970), founder of the Gothenburg-based interior design company Boet, occupies a s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early and Rare Ado Chale 'Relief d'Agate' Coffee Table in Bronze Mosaic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ado Chale, 'Relief d'Agate' coffee table, bronze, lacquered steel, Belgium, ca. 1980
This Relief d'Agate coffee table is a very rare and early piece by Ado Chale, and showcases exce...
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
French 1940s Sideboard with Carved Star Motif in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, oak, France, 1940s
This French oak sideboard from the 1940s reflects a calm and balanced design typical of the period. Made from oak, it shows a beautiful natural grain a...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado' in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado’, brass, birch, nubuck leather, Sweden, 2002
This distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chair by Mats Theselius was designed in 2002 for...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late Art Deco Italian Table Lamps in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of table lamps, glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
Charming pair of Italian table lamps in the style of Barovier & Toso, circa 1940s. Featuring elegant brass frames with beautifull...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
