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19th Century Victorian Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Painted Pair Armchairs, 1860s
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Roma, RM
makers and importers of ancient furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and
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1850s English Early Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Console Tables Pearl Tesserae 1700
Located in Roma, RM
. Published in the book "The Language of Ancient Furniture" Lucien Zinutti, Devanzis, p. 256.
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1720s Italian Régence Ancient Antique Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers. They produced high
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Leather, Glass

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers. They produced high
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19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Other

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the
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19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Other

Sri Lankan Mãrã or East Indian Walnut ‘Burgomaster’ Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
round chair was an early English form. This idea was propagated in Henry Shaw’s Specimen of Ancient
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Ancient Antique Furniture

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Hardwood, Rattan

Outstanding Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of
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19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in
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1890s Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Oak

19th Century English Side Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
"Edwards & Roberts, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Satinwood Pembroke Table By Edwards & Robert
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
of Ancient Furniture". Wardour Street became an important furniture retailing area in the second half
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Late 19th Century English Secretaire Bookcase by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
Importers of Ancient Furniture". Wardour Street became an important furniture retailing area in the second
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour
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1850s Ancient Antique Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By
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1870s English Ancient Antique Furniture

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Maple

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where
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1880s English Ancient Antique Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Display Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they
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1890s English Edwardian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture'. Wardour
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ancient Antique Furniture

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Agate, Bronze

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture". Wardour Street became an important
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19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of
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19th Century English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a
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1880s English Sheraton Ancient Antique Furniture

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Satinwood

Ancient Tibetan Windows
Located in Asheville, NC
Ancient Tibetan Temple Windows each of their own unique design coming from the same dissassembled
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18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Ancient Antique Furniture

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Iron

Ancient Tibetan Windows
Ancient Tibetan Windows
H 71.5 in W 46 in D 5 in
Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in GB
familiar from depictions of ancient furniture on painted pottery and in bas-reliefs from the mid-fifth
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19th Century Greek Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Beech, Leather

Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Card Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they
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1860s English Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where
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1880s English High Victorian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Ancient Nomadic Belts
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Ancient nomadic belts, covered with embroidery and ancient coins. Purchased by a young oriental
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Late 19th Century Afghan Other Ancient Antique Furniture

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Cotton

Ancient Nomadic Belts
Ancient Nomadic Belts
H 3.94 in W 38.98 in D 0.2 in
Ancient Roman Bust
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An ancient Roman marble bust of a male, dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. Larger than life-size
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Furniture

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Marble

Ancient Roman Bust
Ancient Roman Bust
H 29 in W 26 in D 13 in
Ancient Grecian Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limestone female bust with stand. Made in Greece circa 5th century AD. Provenance: Owned by Sagroniz family, the ambassador to Spain in Italy.
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Ancient Antique Furniture

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Limestone

Ancient Grecian Bust
Ancient Grecian Bust
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Ancient Roman Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful original ancient Roman glass embedded in Lucite cube, was used for containing perfume
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Ancient Antique Furniture

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Murano Glass

Ancient Roman Glass
Ancient Roman Glass
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout
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18th Century Rustic Ancient Antique Furniture

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Marble

Ancient Marble Vessel
Ancient Marble Vessel
H 9.5 in Dm 13 in
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance
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19th Century Congolese Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool
H 8.67 in Dm 14.18 in
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
, hammered and incised bronze. An exceptionally well preserved example of one of the most iconic ancient
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ancient Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
Ancient Roman Marble Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancient Roman marble sculpture. Includes custom iron stand. This is the real thing!
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Marble, Iron

Ancient Roman Marble Sculpture
Ancient Roman Marble Sculpture
H 19.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Little Ancient Italian Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/299 - Little ancient Italian door for rustic cabinet: coming from the mountains of northern
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Ancient Antique Furniture

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Poplar

Little Ancient Italian Door
Little Ancient Italian Door
H 54.53 in W 23.43 in D 1.58 in
Little Ancient Italian Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/541 - Little ancient Italian door , coming from the mountains of Northern Italy, from 18th
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Late 18th Century Italian International Style Ancient Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Little Ancient Italian Door
Little Ancient Italian Door
H 51.58 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
Ancient Roman Glass Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ancient Roman glass bottle with thin thumb handles, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. Origin Roman Empire.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Ancient Antique Furniture

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Glass

Ancient Roman Glass Bottle
Ancient Roman Glass Bottle
H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Ancient Terracotta Tanagra, 'Restored'
Located in Marseille, FR
Old Tanagra in terracotta (restored) 18 cm high. Additional information: Material: Terracotta Dimension: 18 H cm.
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

Ancient Terracotta Tanagra, 'Restored'
Ancient Terracotta Tanagra, 'Restored'
H 7.09 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Ancient Rare Italian Cartagloria
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6813 - This is an authentic antique "cartagloria", always sought after by collectors, here with a small mirror , probably placed some years ago in place of prayers. It's very beaut...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Ancient Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

 Ancient  Rare Italian Cartagloria
 Ancient  Rare Italian Cartagloria
H 18.51 in W 14.97 in D 0.99 in
Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Drawer is an original design furniture item realized by Italian Manufacturer in 18th century
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18th Century Italian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
Ancient Drawer, Wood, 18th Century
H 17.33 in W 40.56 in D 36.23 in
855 - Ancient African Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
855 - ancient African Kilim.
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1920s Algerian Kilim Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wool

855 - Ancient African Kilim
855 - Ancient African Kilim
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W 70.87 in L 124.02 in
Antique Plan of Ancient Syracuse, Plan of ancient Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de l'Ancienne Ville de Syracuse'. Plan of ancient Syracuse, Sicily
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18th Century Ancient Antique Furniture

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Paper

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
Located in London, GB
Athenian Black-glaze perfume pot with inscription Athens, c. 425-400 B.C. Terracotta Measures: Height: 9cm; diameter across lip: 7.5cm; width including handle: 9cm This 5th Cen...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Ancient Antique Furniture

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Pottery

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle
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H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Ancient Asian grain scoop bowl A tactile and lovely looking piece the bowl has a handle, it is
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Early 19th Century Anglo Raj Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
H 3 in W 17 in D 12 in
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
furniture sale, they are now reattributed as lost Egyptian masterworks from one of Egypt’s most important
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia & Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names. This map originates
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1720s Ancient Antique Furniture

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Paper

Ancient Apulian Iliupersis Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare ancient Apulian Iliupersis pottery vase unveils a traditional scene; a young woman seated
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Furniture

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Pottery

Ancient Japanese Bowl with Dragon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ancient pottery, gathered 35 years ago and never exhibited to the public. I woud like to sell it as a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ancient Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Frame Made of Ancient Stone
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Frame Made of Ancient Stone, Perfect for the edge of The Pool. Aged from 18th - 19th Century, This
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1860s French Louis XVI Ancient Antique Furniture

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Stone

Frame Made of Ancient Stone
Frame Made of Ancient Stone
H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 41.34 in
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
superb piece of ancient sculpture, but a real rarity on the art market today. Provenance: Probably
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15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Ancient Antique Furniture

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Alabaster

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
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H 12.01 in Dm 4.49 in
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Unicorn
Located in South Burlington, VT
Northwestern Chinese collector. Handsome ancient sculpture - rare survivor in attractive above average quality
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Silver Celtic Tetradrachm Coin
Located in London, GB
Philip II of Macedon. Reimagining their classical design with characteristic playfulness, the ancient
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Furniture

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Silver

Ancient Silver Celtic Tetradrachm Coin
Ancient Silver Celtic Tetradrachm Coin
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H 8.12 in Dm 8.12 in
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Located in London, GB
example of Ancient South Arabian script, with its distinct bold, angular forms, written in the Qatabanic
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15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Ancient Antique Furniture

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Alabaster

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
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H 8.08 in Dm 5.12 in
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Wood Torso
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Century year old wood with incredible patina is set on a minimalist black steel base which is twelve x ten inches. This beautiful single piece of wood, resembling a torso, has been h...
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Early 1900s Tribal Ancient Antique Furniture

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Metal, Steel

965 - Ancient Teke Rug 'Turkmenistan'
Located in Paris, FR
965 - ancient Teke rug (Turkmenistan).
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1890s Turkmen Tribal Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wool

965 - Ancient Teke Rug 'Turkmenistan'
965 - Ancient Teke Rug 'Turkmenistan'
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W 29.53 in L 48.04 in
Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Consolle table is an original design furniture item realized by Italian Manufacturer in 19th
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19th Century Italian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Gold

Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
Ancient Consolle Table-wood-19th Century
H 22.45 in W 42.13 in D 33.47 in
Ancient Minoan Lotus Flower Vase
Located in London, GB
Ancient Crete - one of the earliest great civilisations of Europe, renowned, both in their own day and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Other Ancient Antique Furniture

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Serpentine

Ancient Minoan Lotus Flower Vase
Ancient Minoan Lotus Flower Vase
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H 3.51 in Dm 5.52 in
Ancient Italian Embroidery, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Italian embroidery is an original composition realized by Italian artisan in the 18th century. Very precious doily realized in lace and silk. Mint conditions, the silk has some hol...
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18th Century Italian Ancient Antique Furniture

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Silk

Ancient Italian Embroidery, 18th Century
Ancient Italian Embroidery, 18th Century
H 0.04 in W 11.03 in D 9.26 in
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.
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Early 1900s Greek Ancient Antique Furniture

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Limestone

Ancient Hand Hewn Burlwood Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
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19th Century Rustic Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Hand Hewn Burlwood Bowl
Ancient Hand Hewn Burlwood Bowl
H 6 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
Located in London, GB
Turquoise glass cup Roman Empire, circa 3rd-4th century A.D. With old label reading ‘’965’’. “Pliny relates that the art of glass-making [.] was actually discovered under the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Furniture

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Glass

Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
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H 2.45 in Dm 3.63 in
Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Ancient Asian grain scoop bowl A tactile and lovely looking piece the bowl has a handle, it is
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Late 18th Century Rustic Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wood

Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
Ancient Asian Grain Scoop Bowl
H 4 in W 20 in D 14 in
Ancient Coptic Textile with Classical Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely woven of wool and linen, this large, ancient, museum level Coptic textile depicts figures
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Furniture

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Wool, Linen

Ancient Coptic Textile with Classical Figures
Ancient Coptic Textile with Classical Figures
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H 26 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
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Ancient Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of ancient antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, stone and metal, every item from our selection of ancient antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of ancient antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of ancient antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of ancient antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Antonio Ferretti and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ancient Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of ancient antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $38 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,585.
Questions About Ancient 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 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 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 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 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.