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Haverty Furniture William And Mary Style Carved Mahogany and Cedar Blanket Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 2oth Century Haverty Furniture William And Mary Style Carved Mahogany and Cedar lined Blanket
Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period 1830-37 Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand 3 quarter Gallery Back Good Figured Cedar Top
Category

19th Century British William IV Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
W1V Period Cedar 2 Drawer Washstand
H 40.16 in W 42.52 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Wooden Totem Kwakiutl Eagle Cedar Wood. Early 20th Century hand carved cedar wood
Category

Early 20th Century American Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.
Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.
H 8.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1680 17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer sku 1833 W124 x D63 x H69 cm Weight 30 kg
Category

17th Century Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique 17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer
17thC Italian Cedar Wood Coffer
H 27.17 in W 48.82 in D 24.81 in
Northwest Four Figure Cedar Totem
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
with symbols or figures. They are usually made from large trees, mostly western red cedar, by First
Category

Early 20th Century Native American Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest, "Acme Chests / South Bend Illinois" plaque label inside, with brass
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest
Acme Red Cedar Blanket Chest
H 16.5 in W 37.25 in D 19 in
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest coast cedar TOTEM. Signed in pencil on back, "Susan Peters." We assume a former owner
Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
H 13 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Cedar & Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Handsome cedar blanket chest with cedar interior and book-matched walnut exterior. Made by Gregory
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Antique Cedar & Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Cedar & Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
H 27.25 in W 48.25 in D 21.38 in
19th Century Chinese Ancient Cedar Sideboard
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Chinese Ancient Cedar sideboard. Two drawer, two door cabinet in spectacular ancient
Category

19th Century Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A large 16th century Venetian cedar. wood Cassone is an exquisite example of the craftsmanship
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Charles II Cedar Wood chest A 17th century Charles II cedar wood cushion fronted chest. The
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17th Century English Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 21.66 in
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar wood storage bench chest We can’t say enough nice things about this piece Beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
H 18 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Large 19th Century English Round Cedar Wood Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large mid-19th Century English round cedar wood dining table. Circa 1840.
Category

19th Century English Country Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table (3)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar top on heavily patinated
Category

1890s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Regency Red Cedar Wood Table, Possibly Bermuda
Located in Essex, MA
With square top with drop leaves and sliding compartment exposing a well.The frieze with one false and one working drawer..Turned legs. Brass knobs.
Category

1820s English Regency Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Moroccan Center Table Hand Carved from Atlas Cedar
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
table or coffee table is constructed of Atlas Cedar. A wood unique to pockets of the Moroccan Atlas
Category

19th Century Moroccan Moorish Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

A Cedar Lined Desk Humidor by Magrit Tevan
Located in Conwy, GB
A cedar lined desk humidor by Magrit Tevan. Silvered copper and brass, raised on block feet
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (4)
Located in London, GB
A unique, dug-out Japanese coffee table/sofa table. Patinated cedar top on heavily patinated dug
Category

1890s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi-Sabi (6)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar top on heavily patinated
Category

1890s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Dug Out Japanese Cedar Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (5)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated cedar op on heavily patinated
Category

1890s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Red Cedar Wood Table, with Printed Grass and Silver Handle
By Andrés Siegel
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
19th century table made of turned cedar wood, covered with a sheet metal plate with printed grass
Category

Mid-19th Century Mexican Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Book Safe, Continental, Cedar, Disguise Volume Storage Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. A Continental, cedar disguise volume storage box, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Primitive Dug-Out Cedar Japanese Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi (1)
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated bleach out cedar top on heavily
Category

1890s Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Large Primitive Dug-Out Cedar Japanese Coffee/Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A unique, large dug-out Japanese coffee table. Heavily patinated charred cedar two piece top on
Category

19th Century Japanese Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Art & Crafts Cedar Wood Pewter Box / Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Arts and Crafts cedar wood and pewter casket,  circa 1900 in date
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Puerto Rico Cedar Vitrine China Cabinet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The cabinet has an open arched pediment with a carved crest adorned with a top fleur-de-lis with a pendant flower. A detail of two scrolls holds the fleur-de-lis. There is a carved r...
Category

19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Moroccan Central or Coffee Atlas Cedar Table Hand Carved 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Moroccan central table hand-carved 19th century. Atlas Cedar. Good antique condition with signs of
Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese 'Shou Sugi Ban' Low Cedar Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Coronado, CA
substantial, old growth cedar plank, with 4 out swept legs. This piece was made in Japan, likely in the late
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

wabi sabi Yoshino Japanese cedar door rustic garden exterior door 1870s-1920s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
door, was made for exterior door or the garden furniture circa 1870s-1920s, Meiji to Taisho period
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Rustic Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Antique Britannia Table, English, Cast Iron, Cedar, Garden, Outdoor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Britannia table. An English, cast iron and cedar traditional garden table
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Huge Wabi Sabi Early 19th Japanese Charred Cedar Door Wall Art
Located in London, GB
A huge early 19th century Edo period Japanese door in charred cedar. Sliding panel in place to
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Carved Dome, English Cedar, Decorative Woodcarving, Pigs, Art, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved dome. An English, cedar woodcarving of pigs, dating to the late Victorian
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Cabinet Spice Small Oak Cedar Snakewood Fruitwood Cushion Geometric Moulding
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
character - Secret drawers add intrigue A rare mid-17th century oak and cedar spice cabinet with
Category

1650s English Baroque Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Cedar

Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Located in London, GB
This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It
Category

15th Century and Earlier Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Petrified Wood

Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
. TOTEM in cedar wood, hand-carved in Ethipopia, late 19th century. On Bronze base.
Category

Late 19th Century Ethiopian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Four-Drawer Cedar Square Table with Green Marble
Located in San Marino, CA
Excellent four-drawer cedar square Mahjong table from Shanghai with N. China green bridge wood
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
. TOTEM in cedar wood, hand-carved in Ethipopia, late 19th century. On bronze base: 40 x 30 cm.
Category

19th Century Ethiopian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
Category

Early 17th Century European Renaissance Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

XXL Late Edo Period Japanese Cedar “Kura” Door/Wall Hanging Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A huge early 19th C. Japanese Kura door in cedar. Beautifully patinated bleached-out wood with
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
. TOTEM in cedar wood, hand-carved in Ethipopia, late 19th century. On Bronze base.
Category

Late 19th Century Ethiopian Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spanish Colonial Period Leather Carved Cedar Travel Chest
Located in Forney, TX
cedar wood case with quality hand-cut dovetail construction, having leather clad domed lid, with varied
Category

17th Century Spanish Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 19th C Spanish Colonial Cedar Wedding Case on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
of Mexican cedar. This case has a dome top with simple sides and three rectangle mirror panels. The
Category

Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique Yoshino Cedar 2-panel folding room divider Byobu folding screen
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
own home. Yoshino Sugi cedar is a well-known, the area's specialty premium wood, beautiful straight
Category

1920s Japanese Primitive Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
A charming scarce Spanish Colonial era parquetry inlaid cedar legged storage chest (large table box
Category

18th Century Spanish Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna Burl Cigarette Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
as the surfaces of the opening the amboyna extends to all sides including the bottom. The cedar lined
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bone, Amboyna

Art Deco, Golf Themed, Cedar Lined, Bronze and Sterling Cigar Humidor
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Nantucket, MA
cedar the rectangular bronze box has a mottled brown patina with the lid having an applied sterling
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Touareg High Footed Cedar Dish Inlaid with Hand Patterned Silver Relief 19th C
Located in London, GB
cut into diametric shapes and etched by hand. Hand carved from local cedar wood with the most
Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver, Copper

1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 48 inches one of a kind antique carved wood chest / trunk / cedar chest. Features intricate
Category

Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Old Cedar Wood Sweet Refined Egyptian Mummy Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant old cedar wood sweet Egyptian mummy mask, 8 3/4 Inches high. Soft weathered surface and
Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Tribal Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

A. J. SEWARD - Arts & Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
finish - cedar lining - unsigned - United Kingdom - early 20th century. Excellent antique condition
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
SilverCrest decorated bronze cedar lined cigar humidor. Modern Red Enameled top. Silver Crest
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
fully carved in cedar wood and decorated with forged silver hardware’s. It is fitted with two sets of
Category

1890s German Black Forest Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1807 Cedar Waxwing Print - Original Handcolored Bird Illustration by Vieillot
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a handcolored antique print titled 'Le Jaseur du Cédre', featuring the cedar waxwing
Category

Early 19th Century Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Deer in Cedar Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally fusuma doors, three deer stand in a clearing in a pine forest with gold leaf mist. Mid Edo period painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk brocade border.
Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna & Thuya Burl, Shagreen Box with Bone Trim
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco table top cedar lined cigarette box in burled Thuya and amboyna wood trimmed with bone and
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials
Category

1890s Japanese Baroque Cedar Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Cedar Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cedar antique furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of cedar antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of cedar antique furniture, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of cedar antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Native American Art, A&J Zimmerman Ltd. and Kling Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cedar Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of cedar antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,597, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $485,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cedar Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.