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Antique Johnson Furniture Co. Satinwood & Mahogany Marquetry Chifferobe Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
chifferobe dresser by Johnson Furniture Co. offers satinwood and mahogany construction with floral marquetry
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA
Category

1920s American Louis XV Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s
Category

1920s American Louis XV Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Bow Front Dresser, circa 1920s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bow front three-drawer dresser By Widdicomb USA
Category

1920s American Louis XVI Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

Oak Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak dresser, the top plate rack top with a wavy apron, and two shelves above an assortment of small
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Dresser
Oak Dresser
H 84 in W 61 in D 29 in
Syrian Inlay Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian Dresser with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Silver

Antique Syrian Inlay Dresser
Syrian Inlay Dresser
H 55.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
Cherrywood Dresser Base
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming 19th century cherrywood dresser base. Originally from the Brittany area of France, with
Category

19th Century French Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique Cherrywood Dresser Base
Cherrywood Dresser Base
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Syrian Inlay Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Large Syrian mother-of-pearl and silver inlay Dresser
Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian Inlay Dresser
Syrian Inlay Dresser
H 58 in W 48 in D 24 in
Renaissance Walnut Dresser
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Middle Ages dresser is a piece of furniture divided in two parts. The bottom part is open while
Category

16th Century French Renaissance Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Walnut Dresser
Renaissance Walnut Dresser
H 53.94 in W 44.49 in D 18.31 in
Oak Dresser Base
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique oak sideboard. A superb early 19th century antique welsh oak dresser base, sideboard. The
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19th Century Welsh Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Oak Dresser Base
Oak Dresser Base
H 34 in W 68 in D 19 in
Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The hardware, finish, and feet on this pine dresser are later.
Category

1840s Welsh Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pine Welsh Dresser
Pine Welsh Dresser
H 89.25 in W 53.38 in D 19.5 in
West Country Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very pretty early 19th century West Country dresser with original paint finish, 1810. Dimensions
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Dresser
West Country Dresser
H 76 in W 69 in D 19 in
English Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century original painted pine potboard farmhouse dresser, 1820 Dimensions 90 inches (229
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Farmhouse Dresser
English Farmhouse Dresser
H 100 in W 90 in D 22.5 in
Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
An attractive oak dresser with three drawers and cabriole legs is transformed by the use of linen
Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Dresser
Welsh Oak Dresser
H 78 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from circa 1900. Made of pine wood. The cabinet has its original paint with a nice
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
George III Welsh Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian welsh dresser with quartersawn oak, mahogany crossbanding and tunbridge inlay of boxwood
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Boxwood, Ebony

George III Welsh Dresser
George III Welsh Dresser
H 78 in W 86 in D 19.75 in
19th century Scottish dresser
Located in Penzance, GB
Scottish Lowlands Dresser in painted pine. Simulated oak and mahogany. The main body of this piece
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

19th century Scottish dresser
19th century Scottish dresser
H 73 in W 50 in D 21 in
Fine Victorian Oak Dresser
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2923a An attractive Victorian oak dresser, having outswept cornice above 3 shelves fitted with
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Fine Victorian Oak Dresser
Fine Victorian Oak Dresser
H 84 in W 61.02 in D 18.11 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C West Country gothic glazed dresser. 1850. Internal shelf depth in top section is
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 77.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Cornish Oak Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning Cornish oak glazed dresser. All original, wonderful colour. 1830. Reference: 8268
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Glass, Oak

Cornish Oak Glazed Dresser
Cornish Oak Glazed Dresser
H 80 in W 68 in D 20 in
18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 18th C oak and pine Welsh dresser. 1780. Reference: 8266 Dimensions 69.5 inches
Category

18th Century Welsh Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 73 in W 69.5 in D 18 in
English Country House Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English painted country house dresser. Great storage. 1850. Height to worktop is 41.5
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Country House Dresser
English Country House Dresser
H 104 in W 107.5 in D 20.5 in
18thC English Oak Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780 18thC English Oak Dresser sku 1676 W167 x D40 x H162 cm
Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

18thC English Oak Dresser
18thC English Oak Dresser
H 63.78 in W 65.75 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Style Oak Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
Georgian style oak dresser, the top plate rack top with a wavy apron, and two shelves above an
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Style Oak Dresser
Georgian Style Oak Dresser
H 78 in W 60.5 in D 21.5 in
English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English glazed kitchen dresser. 1830. Reference: 8194 Dimensions 70.5 inches (179
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
English Glazed Kitchen Dresser
H 81.5 in W 70.5 in D 20.5 in
18thc. oak dresser base
Located in Salisbury, GB
18thc. oak cupboard dresser base This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base was made circa 1785. It is
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1780s English Georgian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

18thc. oak dresser base
18thc. oak dresser base
H 34.5 in W 55 in D 20.5 in
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
Jacobean style oak dresser, the top rail above plate rack with two shelves. The base having a large
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
H 70.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C West Country glazed and painted pine dresser. 1820. Shelf in top section is
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Glass, Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 80 in W 63.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese Dresser in vignette wood, Brazilian rosewood frames and satinwood inlays
Category

18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portuguese Dresser
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
H 27.17 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Oak Two Drawer Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak dresser the large rectangular top with crossbanded border and molded edge. To the frieze fitted
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Oak Two Drawer Dresser
Oak Two Drawer Dresser
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Welsh potboard dresser of mixed oak, ash and painted pine with a pot board base. It
Category

Mid-18th Century Welsh Country Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 81 in W 60 in D 16 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C West Country glazed and painted pine dresser. 1810. Reference: 7956
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 84.5 in W 64 in D 19.5 in
West Country Painted Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century West Country painted pine glazed dresser. 1860. Reference: 7888 Dimensions 63.5
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Painted Dresser
West Country Painted Dresser
H 81.5 in W 63.5 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Oak Dresser
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century dresser in a beautiful rich oak, with open plate shelves over a two drawer base
Category

18th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser
18th Century Oak Dresser
H 80.71 in W 59.06 in D 16.93 in
Welsh Dresser in Oak
Located in Woodbury, CT
If ever there was a model Welsh dresser, this could be the one. The proportion of the rack to the
Category

19th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser in Oak
Welsh Dresser in Oak
H 78.75 in W 67.5 in D 20.5 in
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
Jacobean style oak dresser, having a deep boarded rack with canopy frieze above an arrangement of
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
Jacobean Style Oak Dresser
H 80 in W 70.5 in D 20 in
Scottish Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th century Scottish dresser base with a scrubbed pine top. 1820
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Scottish Painted Dresser Base
Scottish Painted Dresser Base
H 37 in W 82.5 in D 27.5 in
West Country Pine Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th Century west country original painted pine dresser. Wax scumble finish with lovely
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Pine Dresser
West Country Pine Dresser
H 79 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
Large Scottish Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large Scottish 3 drawer tray back painted pine dresser base with a good scrubbed top. 1840
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Large Scottish Dresser Base
Large Scottish Dresser Base
H 46 in W 80.5 in D 29 in
Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality Victorian bleached oak dresser standing on carved cabriole legs. This well
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser
Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser
H 80.71 in W 66.15 in D 20.08 in
French Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful 19th C French painted dresser base with sliding doors and drawers. 1890. Dimensions 85.5
Category

19th Century French Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak, Pine

French Painted Dresser Base
French Painted Dresser Base
H 32 in W 85.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Vaisselier Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 18th century original painted French Vaisselier dresser, 1770 Dimensions 35.5
Category

18th Century French Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Antique French Vaisselier Dresser
Antique French Vaisselier Dresser
H 44 in W 33.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Oak Dresser
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century country oak dresser, having a nice figured rectangular top above two
Category

1840s British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Dresser
19th Century Oak Dresser
H 32 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from circa 1900. Made of pine wood. The cabinet has its original paint with a nice
Category

Early 1900s Rustic Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
H 38.59 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Fabulous Pine Potboard Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Fabulous 18th century patinated pine potboard dresser, 1780. Dimensions: 62 inches (157 cms
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Fabulous Pine Potboard Dresser
Fabulous Pine Potboard Dresser
H 77 in W 62 in D 21.5 in
Solid Pine Dresser, 1910’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from circa 1900. Made of pine wood. The cabinet has its original paint with a nice
Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Dresser, 1910’s
Solid Pine Dresser, 1910’s
H 40.95 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this English oak Welsh dresser has a pierced apron. The top shelf is flanked by two
Category

1890s English Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Welsh Dresser
English Oak Welsh Dresser
H 78 in W 47.75 in D 18.5 in
Georgian Country Oak Cottage Dresser
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Country Oak Cottage Dresser The dresser has a shelved top with 2 shelves these have
Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

First French Renaissance Dresser
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
proportions appear refined furniture displaying pure and clean lines. This cupboard really embodies its
Category

16th Century French Renaissance Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

First French Renaissance Dresser
First French Renaissance Dresser
H 59.85 in W 36.62 in D 17.33 in
Antique oak cabriole dresser base
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique oak cabriole leg dresser This Antique oak cabriole leg dresser was made circa 1900. It is
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique oak cabriole dresser base
Antique oak cabriole dresser base
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 17.75 in
18th Century Oak Geometric Dresser
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A lovely size, early 18th century oak dresser base with two drawers over geometric moulded detail
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Geometric Dresser
18th Century Oak Geometric Dresser
H 33.08 in W 56.3 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome Welsh dresser with plate rack. Lots of storage room.
Category

18th Century British Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
H 85 in W 77 in D 22 in
Large 19thC Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Large 19thC Oak Dresser Base sku 1773 W188 x D49 x H81 cm Weight 45 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC Oak Dresser Base
Large 19thC Oak Dresser Base
H 31.89 in W 74.02 in D 19.3 in
19thC English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 sku 1772 19thC English Oak Dresser Base W188 x D55 x H83 cm Weight 58 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

19thC English Oak Dresser Base
19thC English Oak Dresser Base
H 32.68 in W 74.02 in D 21.66 in
19thC English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840 19thC English Oak Dresser Base sku 1776B W177 x D48 x H81 cm Weight 52 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

19thC English Oak Dresser Base
19thC English Oak Dresser Base
H 31.89 in W 69.69 in D 18.9 in
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser with two wonderful portrait engravings possiblity depicting
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Early 1900s British Jacobean Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
H 69.3 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
19thC English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base sku 1733 W165 x D47 x H92 cm Weight 68 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Dresser Base
19thC English Pine Dresser Base
H 36.23 in W 64.97 in D 18.51 in
Conewango Birdseye Maple Vanity Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique two over two vanity dresser in birdseye maple made by Conewango Furniture Co of Warren
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Large English Pine Glazed Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English Pine Glazed Dresser sku 1753 Base W153 x D42 x H92 cm Top W151 x D35 x
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Pine

Large English Pine Glazed Dresser
Large English Pine Glazed Dresser
H 77.96 in W 60.24 in D 16.54 in
Large 19thC English Oak Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19thC English Oak Dresser sku 1750 Base W183 x D55 x H97 cm Top W182 x D30 x H115
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19th Century Antique Furniture Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC English Oak Dresser
Large 19thC English Oak Dresser
H 83.47 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in
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Antique Furniture Dressers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique furniture dressers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique furniture dressers — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Antique furniture dressers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture dressers made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique furniture dressers over the years, but those made by Christopher Dresser, Hukin and Heath and Benham & Froud are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Furniture Dressers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,869, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $425,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Furniture Dressers
  • 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 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 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
  • PAGODA RED
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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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