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What is the difference between antique and vintage?

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What is the difference between antique and vintage?

Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

Lotus Gallery
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Maralunga, an icon of Italian design, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is one of the most beloved pieces in modern furniture history. Its soft, organic lines an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, CH
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in La xara, VC
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Loveseats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cassina chaise longue LC4 sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

"Tentazione" Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
"Tentazione," Model 685, a striking three-seat sofa, represents a significant work by the acclaimed designer Mario Bellini from the 1970s for Cassina. This piece exemplifies the cele...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cassina chaise longue LC4 cowhide sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

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Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan. The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan. The attractive vase is decorated with a bold d...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin Jukan XII, b. 1835 - d. 1906), Meiji Period, late 19th century (between 1874 and 1897)...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small vase is delicately and meticulously painted with desig...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shishi Lion Censer, Taisho/Showa, c 1930, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful vintage Japanese celadon glazed incense burner, koro, in teh form of a standing foo lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan. The charming shish...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Style Porcelain Oil Jar, Showa Era, circa 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant vintage Japanese Kakiemon style oil jar or vase, Showa Era, circa 1960's or earlier, Japan. The oil pot of standard form, with a squat comprised globular body...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Art Deco Jungin Silver Sake Bottle and Cups, circa 1930's
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and elegant vintage Japanese Art Deco hammered and brushed silver sake set, comprised of a tokkuri bottle and two stemmed cups, all marked "jungin" for 95% silver, Showa Era, c...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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