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Armchair - throne, Western Europe, early 20th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the 1920s. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat
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1920s German Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Le Arti D'oggi: Architettura e Arti Decorative in Europa (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
colour, showing the fields of design and furnishings or the 1920.s - furniture, metalwork, ceramics
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Early 20th Century 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture Dimensions : 84
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1920s American Louis XV 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1920's Parquetry table
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Parquetry table Signed HEVER 24 x 19 x 28
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1920s 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 1920's Parquetry table
1920's Parquetry table
H 28 in W 19 in D 24 in
Pair of 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
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1920s American Spanish Colonial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Pair of 1920's
Pair of 1920's
H 12 in W 11 in D 5.05 in
medical cabinet, 1920’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy iron cabinet, made around 1920 with bronze details. The cabinet has been stripped to the
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1920s Hungarian Industrial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique medical cabinet, 1920’s
medical cabinet, 1920’s
H 72.45 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Downham Market, GB
lighting for quite some time. Wired in twisted black flex. 1920's Wear commensurate with age, very good
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1920s British Industrial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
H 15.75 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
Beautiful 1920's brass chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant 1920's brass chandelier, it has a unique feature, it has three different
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Brass

Antique Beautiful 1920's brass chandelier
Beautiful 1920's brass chandelier
H 22 in W 24 in D 24 in
1920’s Muller Freres Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in Naples, FL
Manufactured in Luneville, France circa 1920’s; a classic Art Nouveau design; the shades are
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Early 20th Century French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique 1920’s Muller Freres Chandelier
1920’s Muller Freres Chandelier
H 40 in W 10 in D 10 in
1920’s Caldwell Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding
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1920s American American Classical 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco furniture light around 1920s. 2 Bulbs. with fabric cable and plug.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 3.55 in
1920's American Pendant Fixture
Located in Denver, CO
A beautiful example of 1920's fixture featuring a frosted embossed glass shade and 4 medium base
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1920s American American Classical 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

1920's Caldwell Leaded Glass Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell white and brown leaded lantern
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1920s American American Classical 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass

1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very unusual adjustable brass and bakelite table lamp from the 1920's. Fantastic heavy and solid
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1926 - Original poster - Beautiful decoration - for the conditions see the photos jr.  
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1920s Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bentwood chair by J. & J. Kohn from Austria, 1920's. Lovely bentwood legs and slatted
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Early 20th Century Austrian 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
1920's Bentwood and Cane Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
1920's French Delatte Vase
By Andre Delatte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's French Delatte Acid Etched Vase
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Early 20th Century French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Long Branch, NJ
X 22" Deep X 35" Tall Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furniture in Rockford
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1920s American Louis XV 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's lantern, at the time of the picture shooting the light had his original
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Beautiful 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
1920's "Pharaon "bronze table lamp
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1920's patinated bronze lamp showing a pharaon Nice patina
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1920's "Pharaon "bronze table lamp
1920's "Pharaon "bronze table lamp
H 18.9 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 1920's cast iron lantern, the patina and the color of the glass is so much nicer in
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
Elegant 1920's Cast Iron Lantern
H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian 1920's Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful eight arm cut crystal chandelier with colorful fruit crystal drops. Measurement: 30" width, body height 34" minimum height full installed 40" with all the chain 54". Pro...
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1920s Italian 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine wardrobe from circa 1920. With paneled doors and columns with a carved face on the sides and
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
H 73.23 in W 47.64 in D 22.45 in
French 1920's Black Iron Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful black lacquered four light 1920's iron chandelier. Width measurement is the widest point
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
1920's four panels clear frost glass with polish nickel on bronze frame art deco chandelier
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1920s French Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Nickel

French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
H 8.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 1920's sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
Category

1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
H 11 in W 9 in D 4.05 in
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
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1920s American American Classical 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Elegant 1920's Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant 1920's wrought iron chandelier, at some times in the past, this chandelier
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1920s American Spanish Colonial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Solid pine kitchen cabinet, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine kitchen cabinet from the 1920's. In the upper part 2 shelves. 1 Drawer and 2 doors at the
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Solid pine kitchen cabinet, 1920's
Solid pine kitchen cabinet, 1920's
H 70.87 in W 38.98 in D 18.12 in
Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's brass sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person,
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
Elegant pair of 1920's sconces
H 9.05 in W 8.05 in D 4.025 in
Elegant 1920's French wrought iron lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1920's lantern, the glass is beautiful, the patina is nicer in person
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1920's Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
French bronze dauphine sculpture table lamp new electrified with 3-way socket and fitted with box pleat silk lampshade.
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Table from the 1920s with one drawer. The table is made of pine with a top of oak. The top has a
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1920s French Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
H 31.89 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Free Standing Pine Shopcounter, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine freestanding shop counter from around 1920. The counter has three drawers on one side with
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1920s French Industrial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Free Standing Pine Shopcounter, 1920's
Free Standing Pine Shopcounter, 1920's
H 35.04 in W 66.15 in D 25.6 in
1920's Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
A handsome celadon glaze porcelain table lamp refreshed with an acrylic base. Brass ring detail is part of the original lamp base. Black shield lamp shade not included.
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

1920's American Tudor Revival Open Lantern
By CHANDELIER
Located in Denver, CO
1920's American open lantern featuring suggestions of Tudor revival scrolls and shield appliques
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1920s American Tudor 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Beautiful Pair of 1920's Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's sconces with Mica, these sconces have a unique Spanish style mixed with
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful Pair of 1920's Sconces
Beautiful Pair of 1920's Sconces
H 11 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
American Stained Glass 1920's Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful American 1920's honey-cream color-stained glass table lamp.
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

1920's Eight Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French eight light in black lacquered iron chandelier. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Measurement: 29.5" width 57" height, minimum height 32"by removing most of t...
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful clear frost four side and center glass art deco chandelier with elegant nickel on bronze frame. This chandelier is professionally rewired and ready for installation. Ten li...
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1920s French Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Nickel

French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Beautiful and Large 1920's Brass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant large ( 4 feet ) 1920's brass lantern, the patina is allot nicer in person, the glass is
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1920s American American Colonial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 1920's Bronze & Etched Chandelier.
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant three arm bronze chandelier with beautiful etched glass lampshades. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 1920's blown glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French blown art glass chandelier with bronze/brass hardware. Six lights, 60watts max each. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1920's Blown Art Glass chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful multi color blown glass chandelier with brass/ bronze hardware. Height can be shortened by removing some of the chain. Professionally rewired ready for installation, with s...
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large French 1920's Rustic Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large rustic French 1920's iron lantern, the lantern can be painted or restored, but I think it
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine cupboard from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 2 separate parts. In the upper part 2
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
H 83.08 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Solid pine cabinet from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 2 separate parts. In the upper part 4
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
H 76.38 in W 64.57 in D 18.12 in
Antique Pine Kitchen Dresser, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The pine sideboard from the 20th century is a charming pine piece of furniture with a rustic look
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Kitchen Dresser, 1920's
Antique Pine Kitchen Dresser, 1920's
H 78.75 in W 57.49 in D 21.66 in
Gilles 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
By Pierre Gilles
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear frost glass in flora art deco style with nickel on bronze frame. Total of 10 lights 75watts max each.
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1920s French Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Gilles 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
Gilles 1920's Art Deco Chandelier
H 27 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's
Located in New York, NY
A single Art Deco bench with chrome stretchers and upholstered seat. This unique accent piece will complete the look of any room with style.
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1920s French Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's
Single Art Deco Bench , France 1920's
H 23.75 in W 45.25 in D 15 in
1920's Rare Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Very rare and beautiful clear frost glass chandelier with polished nickel on bronze frame. This chandelier is professionally electrified and ready for installation. Measurement: wid...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Floral & Parrot Wall Panels / Paintings 1920's
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted panels with urn, parrot and floral motif. Circa. 1920's. California Rancho
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine cupboard from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 2 separate parts. In the upper part 2
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1920s Hungarian Rustic 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920's
H 80.32 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
7-Piece American Ypsilanti Art Deco Wicker Furniture Set
By Ypsilanti Furniture
Located in New York, NY
chairs: YPSILANTI FURNITURE CO., IONIA,, MICHIGAN) Measures: Sofa: 67" x 28" x 33" Armchairs: 28" x
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1920s Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Oak Barrel/Planter, Circa 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. For example, it can be used as a planter. Circa 1920.
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1920s Hungarian Industrial 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Oak Barrel/Planter, Circa 1920's
Oak Barrel/Planter, Circa 1920's
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair 1920's Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1920's sexy Art Deco club chairs newly upholstered in grey.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair 1920's Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair 1920's Art Deco Club Chairs
H 30 in W 36 in D 36 in
1920's Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful 1920's carved alabaster and bronze chandelier. This chandelier is professionally rewired
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1920s French 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920's Tudor Revival Five Light Chandelier
By CHANDELIER
Located in Denver, CO
A handsome 1920's Tudor revival five light chandelier with a subtly rich gold patina with classic
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1920s American Tudor 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant pair of 1920's brass sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's solid brass sconces, the patina is much nicer in person
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

1920's wrought iron flush mount light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice 1920's flush mount wrought iron light, the patina is so much nicer in person, very hard
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1920s American 1920S Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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1920S Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1920s antique furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 1920s antique furniture — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 1920s antique furniture, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of 1920s antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Louis Vuitton and Steuben Glass are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1920S Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of 1920s antique furniture at 1stDibs is $1,953, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1920S Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.