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Huge 19th Century Victorian Light Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers Hidden Drawer
Located in GB
hidden top drawer
A very good looking and functional piece of collectable furniture. These drawers are
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 46.86 in W 49.41 in D 21.66 in
Frog Game Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
originally would be mounted on a piece of furniture, but it is these pieces that make the game, the piece of
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Early 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III LEATHER & HAND PAINTED CARD GAMES CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 1.58 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 3pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Foil, Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Iron, Nick...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK
Located in GB
highly collectable Shark’s Vertebrae walking stick
A super collectable piece of Victorian Maritime
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 36.82 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Collectible Karwinskie Brewery Metal Enamel Ashtray, Poland/Czech Republic, 1930
Located in Żory, PL
Collectible advertising enamel ashtray with the inscription in Polish "Pijcie Piwa Karwińskie
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 1.58 in Dm 5.12 in
Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Realist Miniature Golf/ Golfers Collectible
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Co., sterling silver, late 19th or early 20th century, highly detailed and realistic miniature of 2 golfers on a stand. It measures 2 1/4'' in height by 3 1/8'' in width by ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 9 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Gilt Brass Alms Collecting Dish, Nuremberg, Germany, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Alms collection dish made of gilded brass decorated with a series of moldings and details both on the edge and towards the center. In this area there is a figurative motif in light r...
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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Brass
Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arrow set and quiver leather case historical collectible piece
Includes four arrows
Measures: arrow
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes,...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements
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19th Century French Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Anatomical Model of Human Eye Papier-maché, Scientific Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of one eye, composition in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements / the opening eyeball to cover the removable pute. Pen annotati...
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19th Century French Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s.
Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Aged Leather Medicine Ball Distressed Collectible Sports Art Memorabilia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
collectible of sports art memorabilia.
See inside contents filled with vintage newspaper clippings
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1920s American Industrial Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Arts & Crafts Brass Collect Umbrella & Cane Stand w. Decor of Grapes and Leaves
Located in Lisse, NL
brass collect umbrella stand will look beautiful in your entrance or hallway. This Arts and Crafts
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Brass
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H 20 in Dm 11.5 in
Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
Enamel Dollhouse furniture, consists of table, settee and four chairs, decorated with single
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Early 20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Rare Set of Four Framed Antique Boxing and Sports Collectible Cards
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Four groups of colored paper collectible sports cards mounted on blue paper pierced in the margin
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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy
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18th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Furniture Collections in the Louvre (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a deluxe edition in two volumes which does justice to the splendour of this incomparable collection. This collection has never before been the subject of such an important wo...
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17th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
of furniture at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, the annual Salons du Mobilier, and the celebrated
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
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Paper
Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc
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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
be used by a child, but one could also use it for displaying an antique bear or as a furniture still
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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H 23.5 in W 12 in D 15 in
Art Deco Bedroom Furniture Stamped Mercier In Paris
By Mercier Freres
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional Art Deco Bedroom Furniture made from macassar ebony veneer decorated with friezes and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Pewter
The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the first comprehensive study of Godwin's furniture designs. Taking the form of a
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19th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
an exhibition of the collection of the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture in San Francisco. The
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17th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
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H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 11.62 in W 8.67 in D 0.99 in
Dutch and Flemish Furniture by Esther Singleton, First Edition
By Ester Singleton
Located in valatie, NY
Dutch and Flemish Furniture by Esther Singleton. New York: The McClure Company, 1907. First edition
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Early 20th Century American Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
FRENCH STYLES: Furniture & Architecture - Bajot, Paris - 19th C. Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
. FRENCH STYLES: Furniture and Architecture - 1500 Examples - Structural and Ornamental Details of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chambers, Sir William, Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses Etc
Located in New York, NY
Chambers, Sir William. Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses etc. Designs of Chinese
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18th Century English Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 0.88 in
Filigree Miniature Furniture for a Doll's House
Located in Delft, NL
A filigree miniature furniture for a doll's house
A filigree furniture for a doll's house with a
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19th Century European Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century German Doll House Miniature Furniture
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century German Doll house miniature furniture
A sewing table, a table and 2 chairs
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19th Century German Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Bone
Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
first book to deal in depth with the subject of colonial Indian furniture. It is illustrated throughout
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19th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
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H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 1.33 in
CESCINSKY. English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century. 3 vols. FIRST EDITION.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert.
TITLE: English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century.
PUBLISHER
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Early 1900s American Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Leather
H 11.94 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, 2 Volumes, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published
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1920s English Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1929
Located in valatie, NY
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, Portraits and Glass 1929, by
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1920s American Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the late Howard Reifsnyder, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Reifsynder. Said to be a landmark sale of collectibles, the "greatest American furniture sale ever held
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1920s American Antique Collectible Furniture
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Paper
H 11 in W 7.75 in D 1 in
Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
(as shown in image 10). These wonderful condition collectables are in their original schellac, they
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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H 24 in W 11.4 in D 13.4 in
Old English Furniture Its True Value & Function with Important Bookplate, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Old English Furniture its true value and function, by H. Avray Tipping With an Important Bookplate
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1920s Antique Collectible Furniture
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Paper
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 0.32 in
The Paris Salons 1895-1914 Volume III Furniture by Alastair Duncan (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Salons 1895-1914, it provides a virtually complete visual record of the amazing range of furniture
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
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H 11 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Dollhouse Biedermeier Boule Furniture Sofa, German 1860s - 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boulle sofa with original velvet upholstery and fine golden transfers, dated about 1890. Made by one the famous German toy com...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1st Ed 1929
Located in valatie, NY
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, Portraits and Glass 1929
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1920s American Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in
The Furniture of Versailles, 17th and 18th Centuries '2 Volume Box Set' (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
furniture in a way that cannot be seen by visitors to the palace. Versailles was the splendid palatial
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18th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
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Paper
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H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Kettell, 1st Limited Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Hawes Kettell. Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1929
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1920s Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in
Biedermeier Small Furniture, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Biedermeier small furniture or pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1820.
Solid cherry
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Francois Linke 1855-1946, the Belle Epoque of French Furniture by C Payne (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
production of bronze-mounted furniture and marquetry. 527 pages profusely illustrated throughout. 3030 grams.
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Antique Miniature Bamboo & Pine Wardrobe Armoire Mirror Dollhouse Furniture 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century doll furniture miniature wardrobe featuring a bamboo frame, mirrored door and
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror, Pine
H 12.25 in W 7.75 in D 3.75 in
The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour, & History in 2 Vols. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour and History. 2 Volume Set by Edwin Foley. London
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in
Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Bed Room Furniture 1860-90s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Bedroom Furniture set with fine
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 2.75 in W 2.88 in D 5.25 in
Antique Coal Hod, Lamp Table, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture, H031
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique coal hod, lamp table, walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture, H031
Scotland 1880
Solid
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19th Century Scottish Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in W 14 in D 15.5 in
1920 Art Deco Miniature Bedroom Furniture Wardrobe Bedside Cabinet & Wash Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare miniature Art Deco furniture with 'marbled' tops.
Good things come in small packages and this
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Pine
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H 26.8 in W 19.7 in D 9 in
Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique 8 inch terrestrial globe.
Manufactured by Kittinger Company, Inc. (in collaboration with the publishers W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. of Edinburgh, Scotland).
On a turne...
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Early 20th Century Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Gesso, Wood, Paper
H 18 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York
By New York Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
"30's Mechanical Football Toy Game"
Manufactured by CHESTER-POLLARD AMUSEMENT COMPANY - New York City
Mechanical football toy game from the 30s very rare cafe bar pub.
See phot...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 44.1 in W 44.89 in D 19.3 in
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Delft, NL
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch doll house furniture, 1922-1945, model 568 and 614
Ado wooden furniture
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 7.56 in W 5.79 in D 3.35 in
Antique French Woven Colored Wicker Suitcase, basket
Located in Antwerp, BE
decorative box - storage box - home accent - collectible basket.
Note: the leather strap to close is broken
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Metal
Victorian earrings in gold and Sciacca coral. England, 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
central palmette motif that surmounts a youthful face with wavy hair. Below, three leaves collect
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Collectible Furniture
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Kindel Oxford Mahogany Chippendale Twin Bedstead, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Early 20th Century Kindel Grand Rapids Furniture Chippendale Oxford Mahogany bedstead in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Collectible Furniture
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Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 39.5 in D 79.75 in
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Antique Collectible Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique collectible furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of antique collectible furniture — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique collectible furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique collectible furniture, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique collectible furniture over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vuitton, Atelier Lam and antique textiles galleries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Collectible Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique collectible furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,666,810, while the average can fetch as much as $1,691.
Questions About Antique Collectible 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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