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19th Century English Pine Dresser
19th Century English Pine Dresser

19th Century English Pine Dresser

$3,800

H 81.25 in W 60 in D 20 in

19th Century English Pine Dresser

Located in Charlottesville, VA

The upper rack has open shelves beneath a scalloped apron and molded cornice, the beaded board back giving it a lovely depth. The lower section has three drawers with turned wood kno...

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19th Century English Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet

By Dwight Mcintosh

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet,, bead-board back & interior stained in an original aniline green Classic (almost Art Nouveau) design,, Two doors...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Bead Board

Materials

Glass, Wood

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III or American Federal plum pudding mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a single board D shaped top, edges of top with string inlay, 4 graduated drawers all...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Seyfried - European School 19th Century Oil, The Birdcage
Seyfried - European School 19th Century Oil, The Birdcage

Seyfried - European School 19th Century Oil, The Birdcage

Located in Corsham, GB

Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame with foliate and beaded running patterns. On board.

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19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,800

H 32 in W 39.75 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with cock beaded moldings, single board sides, resting...

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18th Century English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

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Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Located in Madison, WI

All original structure except for the recent addition of a solid wood bead board to enclose the counter back. Drawers remove easily and could be replaced with shelving.

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian medicine wall cabinet offers oak construction with shaped crest over beadboard cabinet with double paneled doors having incised bordering and opening to shelved ...

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf
19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

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H 28.75 in Dm 29.5 in L 28.75 in

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century English pine cricket table with three legs, a round top constructed of two pieces of wood, and a bead-board shelf on the bottom. Fantastic color!

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19th Century British Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint
1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint

1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint

Located in Surrey, BC

Console table height, with bead board details and an appealing patina. Practical size for both home or retail settings.

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1850s Canadian Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fir

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table
19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

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H 27 in W 28.5 in L 27 in

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming 19th century English oak cricket table with three legs, a round top, and a bead-board shelf on the bottom. Cricket tables were designed with three legs to be more accommod...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Located in Surrey, BC

Comes complete with a rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board. The large cabinet breaks down into components for ease of shipping and in...

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1920s Canadian Industrial Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine, Oak

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The dome top hinged lid features a beaded board with a pair of handles to each side.

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1890s Antique Bead Board

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in London, GB

The dome top hinged lid features a beaded board and there are a pair of scroll handles to each side.

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1890s English Antique Bead Board

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Silver Plate

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint
19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

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H 39.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Pine dresser with two side-by-side drawers over two lower drawers, beaded two-board sides and shaped, bracket base. In original mint green paint with black wood knobs.

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine, Paint

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables
H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables

Located in Corsham, GB

Presented in a black frame with a gilt-effect beaded running pattern. On board.

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Early 20th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror
A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror

A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror

Located in London, GB

The gold gilt frame with some distress, but again still showing the floral gilt design. Inner beaded slip, original boarded back. Images a true reflection of condition

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1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mirror

Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle
Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle

Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle

Located in Corsham, GB

Well presented in a dark wooden frame with a gold beaded running pattern. Unsigned. On board.

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19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table
Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table

Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular polished marble top with molded edge over a frieze long drawer decorated with subtle gilded scrolls on a pale greenish ground with lovely old patina , the scrolls bo...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Bead Board

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Wood

1920s Carriage House Barn Doors Rustic Industrial Garage 8-Window USA Craftsman
1920s Carriage House Barn Doors Rustic Industrial Garage 8-Window USA Craftsman

1920s Carriage House Barn Doors Rustic Industrial Garage 8-Window USA Craftsman

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Beautiful salvaged carriage house doors from a 1927 build. Nice Bead board lower panels, 6 original hinges, 8 window panes per door.

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1920s American Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Barrel-Back Settle
Barrel-Back Settle

Barrel-Back Settle

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H 61 in W 72 in D 21 in

Barrel-Back Settle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Welsh barrel back settle having shaped sides, unusual turned internal arms, tenoned seat with under-tier shelf, the reverse side also finished with bead-board planks, the whole ...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet
English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

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H 96 in W 57 in D 17.5 in

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Essex, MA

I two parts with molded rectangular cornice over three shelves with bead board back painted in a pale green. The shelves and surrounding frame with carved faux bamboo design..

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box
19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box

19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box

Located in Savannah, GA

This English pine bead board wood box features a slant hinged top.

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1880s English Primitive Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island
1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island

1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island

Located in Surrey, BC

A bead board store counter from circa 1900-1920. Found in the Pacific Northwest, this magnificent solid wood cabinet would make a great kitchen island.

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1910s American Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fir

Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900

Located in Katonah, NY

The artist selected the colors: then glued the beads onto a board. The artwork is framed in a black painted wood frame.

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Bead Board

Materials

Beads

Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape
Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape

Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

Presented in a modern gilt frame with beaded detailing. Unsigned. Painted on board.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil, Board

Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror
Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror

Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror

Located in Corsham, GB

The artist has signed illegibly to the lower right corner and the painting has been presented in a fine 20th Century gilt frame with beaded strap work. On board.

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Early 20th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast

Located in Corsham, GB

Well presented in a smart contemporary frame with bead course. Unsigned. On board.

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Late 19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The pediment with dental style inlay, below are two top drawers and 3 lower drawers all with cock beaded molding, the bottom section with 3 drawers withi cock beaded molding, single...

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Early 1800s North American Chippendale Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand
New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

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H 28.5 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The stand is fitted with a square beaded edge single board top on a conforming scollop cut apron on fine square legs joined by an "H" stretcher.

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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail
Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail

Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail

Located in Corsham, GB

The painting is unsigned and presented in a 20th Century gilt frame with beaded strapwork. On board.

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Late 19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror
A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror

A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror

Located in London, GB

A large antique Louis Philippe period domed toped French gilt mirror, with original mirror plate with very little to no foxing, warm and sof wear to the gilt work. Beaded inner slip....

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bead Board

Materials

Giltwood

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

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H 33 in W 35.5 in D 20.5 in

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Having a rectangular top with thumb molded front and side edges an oval inlaid flame mahogany inset panel, below a bachelors felt lined slide, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower d...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Blue Bead Board Counter
Blue Bead Board Counter

Blue Bead Board Counter

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H 34 in W 20 in D 99 in

Blue Bead Board Counter

Located in Aurora, OR

Cerulean and sky blues come together perfectly with a earthy hues of a natural wood top. The bead board accent panels on the front are interspersed with rustic pilasters that have ha...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Horse Portrait
Horse Portrait

Horse Portrait

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H 30 in W 32 in D 1.25 in

Horse Portrait

Located in Hudson, NY

wonderful portrait of a horse against a bead board backdrop found in Maine signed Louis D.

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19th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

New England Painted Shop Counter
New England Painted Shop Counter

New England Painted Shop Counter

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H 32 in W 132 in D 23 in

New England Painted Shop Counter

Located in Norwalk, CT

New England painted shop counter of painted pine with bead-board molded front, waist molding and a two-board top.

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19th Century American Antique Bead Board

Walnut Bar
Walnut Bar

Walnut Bar

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H 37.5 in W 111.5 in D 25 in

Walnut Bar

Located in Middleburg, VA

A great walnut shop counter that makes for a perfect bar. One end is bead board, so that it can be placed flush against a wall and the other end is finished in moulding.

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1920s American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet
Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

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H 37.38 in W 39.75 in D 20.75 in

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

This piece has plenty of storage with two drawers and a cabinet with an interior shelf. The bead board on the interior of the cabinet is a lovely green color.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware
Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Located in Minneapolis, MN

It has its beautiful original finish that features the lovely warm figure of maple, bead board back and original brass hardware. Great for storage with multiple drawers and a large b...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bead Board

Materials

Maple

Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet
Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet

Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Looks like it came right out of a Daschielle Hammett novel. Bead board sides and back..so it could be out into a room and not have to be against a wall.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Bead Board

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Copper, Brass

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench
Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

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H 37.25 in W 53 in D 20.75 in

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

Located in Essex, MA

The back is made with tongue and groove bead board. Rich in color and pattern, newly restored and waxed, this bench is also very solid and comfortable, with a well angled back and ar...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board
Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board

Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board

Located in London, GB

A native American Indian Sioux beaded dolls cradle board The cradle board made from wood frame with printed fabric, hide, copper buttons and brass studs and brass bells, the hood f...

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Canvas

Buttercream Country Store Counter
Buttercream Country Store Counter

Buttercream Country Store Counter

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H 31.5 in W 32 in D 114.5 in

Buttercream Country Store Counter

Located in Aurora, OR

A pale buttercream yellow base fitted with bead board panels supports a richly stained wood top with a beautiful patina of its own.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood
Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood

Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Constructed from three pieces, the scrolls are carved from one piece of wood and dovetail into the top board. Double beaded edge decoration along the front of the piece.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bead Board

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Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

Located in Milford, NH

A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Oil - A Threatening Presence
Early 19th Century Oil - A Threatening Presence

Early 19th Century Oil - A Threatening Presence

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming early 19th-century genre scene depicting figures having an altercation in a tavern interior. Unsigned. Presented in a wooden frame with a gilt-painted inner window. On can...

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Early 19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves
Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. ...

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Bruno Blätter - Framed 19th Century Oil, A Tankard with Friends
Bruno Blätter - Framed 19th Century Oil, A Tankard with Friends

Bruno Blätter - Framed 19th Century Oil, A Tankard with Friends

Located in Corsham, GB

German School, oil on canvas. A busy tavern interior with gentlemen enjoying a tankard of ale and a story between friends. Well presented in an elaborate gilt-effect frame with elega...

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19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bead board you’re looking for. An antique bead board — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bead board, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bead board, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gillows of Lancaster & London, John Davis and John Round & Son Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful antique bead board that is worth considering.

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Prices for an antique bead board start at $150 and top out at $227,468 with the average selling for $3,824.
Questions About Antique Bead Board
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.