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Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1920's
By Chesterfield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted sofa with bun feet. The Chesterfield sofa has
Category
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair.
A very good looking well made and comfortable directors
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Brass Castors Chesterfield Captain Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair with solid brass English castors.
A very good looking well
Category
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield tufting
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for
Category
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 28.55 in W 85.04 in D 19.69 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base
A very good looking piece, rare to find in this small width
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol brown leather upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 41.54 in W 25.4 in D 27.56 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 32.09 in D 30.71 in
Antique Restored Leather William IV Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Bordeaux leather director's chair.
Please note the delivery fee
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.56 in W 25.79 in D 27.76 in
Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 Chesterfield
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WALNUT LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
antique circa 1830 William IV Chesterfield tufted library armchair with ornately carved walnut legs
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency style bases
Please
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather King or
Category
Early 1900s English William IV Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 45.08 in W 48.04 in D 33.27 in
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools
A fantastic
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 28.94 in D 35.44 in
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL BROWN LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Victorian Chesterfield footstool with ornated hand carved
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Huge Fully Restored Antique Chesterfield Club Armchair Whisky Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, original late Victorian Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung frame and horse hair padding which has
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 25.6 in W 54.53 in D 43.31 in
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions and custom made to order
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and solid walnut bun
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
Huge Fully Restored Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hearth Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather hearth footstool
A very good looking collectable and rare
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 14.77 in W 60.04 in D 34.26 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 74.61 in D 39.77 in
Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1840 show framed Chesterfield
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 in
PAIR OF LOVELY ANTIQUE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD GENTLEMAN'S CLUB ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
antique circa 1900 Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 29.14 in W 43.51 in D 37.01 in
20th Century, Authentic Brown Leather Chesterfield on Castors Made in England
By Chesterfield
Located in Sofia, BG
Classic Chesterfield three-seated sofa in cognac brown leather. This traditional English- style
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
vintage Victorian circa 1880 lightly restored Chesterfield brown leather armchairs with hand carved Claw
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 30.91 in D 30.12 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Flamed Hardwood Hall Bench Ottoman
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, fully restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather hall bench or ottoman with huge amounts of internal storag...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 19.89 in W 54.93 in D 21.07 in
Lovely Restored Victorian Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed
A very good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 70.48 in D 25.6 in
Antique Luxury Restored Victorian Chesterfield Leather Fireplace Club Fender
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
looking restored Victorian club fender with hand dyed oxblood leather Chesterfield seat pads
Please note
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 20.87 in W 74.22 in D 24.81 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Walnut frame
Please
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 34.85 in W 67.72 in D 34.65 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CLAW & BALL CHESTERFIELD PIANO OR DRESSiNG TABLE STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1920 hand carved Piano or Dressing table stool with Chesterfield tufted tan brown leather
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.28 in W 23.23 in D 18.31 in
ANTIQUE RESTORED ELM BROWN LEATHER REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brown leather chair
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Gothic Revival Georgian Irish Chesterfield Leather Carver Armchair, circa 1800
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original steeple back circa 1800 Georgian Irish in the Gothic revival manor armchair
A very good looking collectable and decorati...
Category
Early 1800s Irish Gothic Revival Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 38.98 in W 26.97 in D 25.4 in
Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE REGENCY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD BARON X FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
fully restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Baron bases
Please
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 17.13 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame
This sofa is as rare as they
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
fully restored with Chesterfield tufted Green heritage leather
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 14.18 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD OTTOMAN BENCH SEAT REVERSIBLE COFFEE TABLE
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
hand made in England circa 1900 Green leather Chesterfield tufted ottoman with internal storage and
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 20.48 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 25.2 in W 34.26 in D 29.14 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion
Category
1880s Belgian High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs
These are a real statement piece and look expensive and
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is one of the nicest I have seen in
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 34.45 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Six Important Antique Regency Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Regency Chesterfield
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.06 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting.
This Chaise Lounge is an absolute ten, I
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.34 in W 28.35 in D 77.96 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite.
A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 31.3 in W 54.73 in D 30.12 in
Victorian Hardwood & Pink Velour Parlour Chesterfield Suite of Sofa & Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Chesterfield tufted pink Velour and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 28.94 in W 54.73 in D 28.94 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, fully restored original mahogany framed circa 1830 hand dyed Chesterfield Brown leather directors chair
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in walnut
An absolutely sublime suite of four original
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
with hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted upholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 54.53 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare circa 1860 Barrell back Chesterfield hand dyed brown
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 31.11 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield English Oak Footstool Ottoman Stool
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored Victorian circa 1860-1880, hand dyed cigar brown leather single stool or ottoman with internal storage
Please note the delivery fe...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 19.49 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
SUITE OF SIX FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD DINING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
fully restored late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs which come from a gentleman's
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved oak Lion's paw feet.
This sofa base is very
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.38 in D 38 in
FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored original oak framed Antique circa 1900 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 45.67 in W 28.15 in D 27.76 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa
A very good looking and well made sofa, the upholstery looks
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather, circa 1920's Wingback armchairs
Pleas...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 43.51 in W 19.69 in D 34.06 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
This auction is for one sofa, the other sofa is listed
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
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Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique chesterfield antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every item from our selection of antique chesterfield antique furniture was constructed with great care. 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 antique chesterfield antique furniture, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of antique chesterfield antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Howard and Sons and Howard & Sons Ltd are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique chesterfield antique furniture start at $80 and top out at $30,915 with the average selling for $5,143.
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Questions About Antique Chesterfield Antique Furniture
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2021Antique 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, 2021There 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, 2024To 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, 2024Whether 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, 2021The 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
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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