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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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Pair of Rennie McIntosh Tall Scottish Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of chairs designed by famed architect and designer Charles Rennie McIntosh of Scotland c 1900. This pair is a recreation of his design c1980 by Cassina of Italy. This p...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Paint, Hardwood

Vintage Mid Century "Model 803" Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a "Model 803" armchair by Gio Ponti produced by Cassina, circa 1950s. This stunning design by Ponti is appreciated for its angular lines, subtle curves and tapered legs. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Novetrenta Rope Outdoor Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Novetrenta Rope Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Outdoor Edition, 2025 Elegant and architectural set of two Novetrenta Rope outdoor armchairs, originally designed...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charlo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Authentic pair of Modern LC2 lounge or club chairs Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Soft Black Leather with Chrome frames Made by Cassina. Chairs shows little to no signs of use very co...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Cassina LC4 “Chaise Longue à Réglage Continu, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC4 “Chaise Longue à Réglage Continu, 60” Limited Edition Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

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Pair Chinese Burl Hardwood Sculptures of Boys on Buffalo, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese carved hardwood burl figures of boys riding on buffalo, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The pair of charming sculpture are each carved from a sing...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Hardwood, Burl

Pair Empire Style Malachite Obelisks with Ormolu Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant pair of Empire Style malachite and malachite veneer obelisks with ormolu mounts, 20th century, France. The tall obelisks of typical form, with a gently tapered...
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20th Century French Empire Revival Obelisks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Vintage Nepalese Tripod Incense Burner with Makara Design, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Nepalese parcel gilt copper repoussé "Makara" tripod incense burner, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Nepal. The fantastic and dramatic large tripod ce...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork

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Copper

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

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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

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