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Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
periods of European manufacture & collecting of ebonised furniture; the 17th, 18th and early-20th
Category

1680s English Baroque Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ebony

A Pair of Napoleon III Pietre Dure Bookcases
By Auguste-Hippolyte Sauvrezy
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
drawer centred by a lozenge of Verde Antico. Sauvrezy, specialised in ebonised furniture often in the
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique A Pair of Napoleon III Pietre Dure Bookcases
A Pair of Napoleon III Pietre Dure Bookcases
H 109.45 in W 61.03 in D 20.48 in
Extremely Large 6' 7" Anglo-Indian Ebonised Hardwood Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
of this kind. Although ebonised furniture became very popular in the aesthetic period at the end of
Category

Early 1900s Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Ebonised French Gueridon
Located in Houston, TX
Ebonised French Gueridon with Fossil marble top on 3 oblong bun feet. Metal detail on each of the
Category

Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Ebonised  French Gueridon
Ebonised  French Gueridon
H 28 in Dm 23.5 in
Ebonised Faux Bamboo Stool
Located in Conwy, GB
Original tapestry upholstered seat, worn painted decoration.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Ebonised Faux Bamboo Stool
Ebonised Faux Bamboo Stool
H 19.6 in W 16.9 in D 16.9 in
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier style (20th Century) ebonized commode with a bottom door revealing 2 shelves and a top faux drawer with a lift top.
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Ebonised Furniture

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
H 30 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Ebonised Torchère
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An interesting gilt metal and ebonised torchère or stand in the manner of Thomas Hope, English c
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Ebonised Torchère
19th Century Ebonised Torchère
H 38.98 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa with Fine Eagle Head Mounts. This fine sofa, in the early 19th
Category

1910s Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
H 41.74 in W 54.34 in D 28.35 in
Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of French Empire style ebonised armchairs with fine eagle head mounts. These fine armchairs
Category

1910s Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
Pair of French Ebonised Armchairs
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
1920s Swedish Ebonised Bobbin Column
Located in Wembley, GB
A bobbin-turned ebonised column or pedestal with black veined marble top, raised on bun feet
Category

1920s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Marble

1920s Swedish Ebonised Bobbin Column
1920s Swedish Ebonised Bobbin Column
H 35.83 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Ebonised Art Deco Stool, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco stool with round upholstered seat and ebonised frame on four straight legs. The green and
Category

1920s Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ebonised Art Deco Stool, 1920s
Ebonised Art Deco Stool, 1920s
H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in
19th Century Ebonised Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C German ebonised 9 drawer desk with fully paneled back. Kneehole dimensions" 22.5
Category

19th Century German Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ebonised Desk
19th Century Ebonised Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 33.5 in
Carved Ebonised Elephant Console Table
Located in Alton, GB
create the legs of the table. Originally carved in South East Asia, it has a beautifully aged ebonised
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Ebonised Elephant Console Table
Carved Ebonised Elephant Console Table
H 28.94 in W 16.93 in D 3.94 in
English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 English ebonised workshop drawers sku 241 Measures: W96 x D23 x H95cm
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 9.06 in
French Louis XVI Ebonised Lamp Table
Located in Seaford, GB
A wonderful quality French Lamp or Occasional Table, Louis XVI style and ebonised. The original
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Marble

19thC English Ebonised Bobbin Table / Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bobbin Table / Desk Measures: W98 x D52 x H70cm.
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

19thC English Ebonised Bobbin Table / Desk
19thC English Ebonised Bobbin Table / Desk
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Side Table England circa 1680 Ebonised oak side table with turned legs and brass
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
H 28.75 in W 27.25 in D 21.5 in
Ebonised Centre Table, France circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Centre Table France circa 1890 Ebonised mahogany with serpentine top with faux marble
Category

19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Serpentine

Ebonised Centre Table, France circa 1890
Ebonised Centre Table, France circa 1890
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 27.5 in
Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Side Table England circa 1680 Ebonised oak side table with turned legs and brass
Category

17th Century English Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
Ebonised Side Table, England circa 1680
H 28.75 in W 27.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Regency Ebonised Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulously shaped 19th Century Regency black lacquer spoon back armchair. Having a large curved, open back rest, with a central splat, leading to curvaceous scroll arms and a padde...
Category

19th Century Regency Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Regency Ebonised Armchair
19th Century Regency Ebonised Armchair
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
French Ebonised Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French ebonised demi lune side cabinet with brushing slide. 1880. Reference: 8263
Category

19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Ebonised Demi Lune Cabinet
French Ebonised Demi Lune Cabinet
H 36.5 in W 53.5 in D 22 in
Large English Ebonised Glazed Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large English Ebonised Glazed Cabinet sku 1767 W196 x D29 x H154 cm Weight 105 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large English Ebonised Glazed Cabinet
Large English Ebonised Glazed Cabinet
H 60.63 in W 77.17 in D 11.42 in
17th Century Italian Ebonised Ripple Mirror
Located in London, GB
17th Century Italian ebonised pearwood mirror with carved ripple moulding. The rectangular plate
Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

17th Century Italian Ebonised Ripple Mirror
17th Century Italian Ebonised Ripple Mirror
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 2.76 in
Ebonised Bookcase, Italy circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Bookcase Italy circa 1820 Stained pine with glazed doors. 78”L x 16”d x 71.75”h
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19th Century Italian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

Ebonised Bookcase, Italy circa 1820
Ebonised Bookcase, Italy circa 1820
H 71.75 in W 78 in D 16 in
Ebonised Elephant Plant Stand Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ebonised Elephant Plant Stand Circa 1910 - Handcarved - Ebonished finish - Danish ~ 1910 - 48cm
Category

1910s Danish Edwardian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Ebonised Elephant Plant Stand Circa 1910
Ebonised Elephant Plant Stand Circa 1910
H 26.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Ebonised & Gilt Circular Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
A large circular mirror set in an ebonised and gilt carved timber frame, 19C. Stock ref. #2288 In
Category

19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Beech

19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase sku 926 Base W184 x D42 x H62 cm Top W181 x
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
H 87.41 in W 72.45 in D 8.67 in
Alexander Roux Ebonised & Bronze Mounted Game
By Alexander Roux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alexander Roux ebonised and bronze mounted games table with label on base, circa 1870. Dimensions
Category

1870s French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Ebonised Occasional Card Hall Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Elegant Ebonised Occasional Card hall table This stylish Victorian piece has an ebonised finish
Category

19th Century High Victorian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Ebonised three tier newspaper stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
An early 20th-century newspaper stand. The ebonised frame fitted with tubular brass three-tier
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Ebonised three tier newspaper stand
Ebonised three tier newspaper stand
H 44.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in
French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French ebonised and gilt centre table / lamp table. 1890. Dimensions 47 inches (119
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19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Beech

French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table
French Ebonised and Gilt Center Table
H 29.5 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Dimensions Height 18 Inches Width 63 Inches Dept...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Chinese ebonised low coffee table
H 18 in W 63 in D 24 in
Victorian Credenza Ebonised Sideboard, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Victorian ebonised and walnut credenza stands upon a plinth base. circa 1860 Featuring a
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Ebonised Side Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very unusual 19th century French ebonised side table. This unusual design has many mouldings each
Category

19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ebonised Side Table
19th Century French Ebonised Side Table
H 29.93 in W 40.56 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 19th century French ebonized and brass mounted pedestal desk with original inset leather. circa 1890.
Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
H 31.11 in W 31.3 in D 17.72 in
Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
Located in Alton, GB
This stunning, ebonised bronze decorated three door Credenza is the work of a master craftsman
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
Ebonised Credenza with Ormolu Detailing
H 43.71 in W 72.05 in D 15.56 in
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode sku 716 W126 x D52 x H95 cm Weight 65 Kg W126 x
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
H 37.41 in W 49.61 in D 20.48 in
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode (past repaired cracked top) sku 699 W121 x D56 x
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
H 37.8 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Regency Ebonised Chaise Longue
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Very Impressive Regency Period Ebonised Chaise Longue or Daybed with Gilt Brass Mounts
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Ebonised Chaise Longue
19th Century Regency Ebonised Chaise Longue
H 32.68 in W 83.08 in D 27.17 in
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Mantel Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Mantel Clock Victorian mantel clock housed in an ebonised case with
Category

1890s German Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thc French ebonised & marble commode Sourced from the South of France
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Wood

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
H 41.15 in W 44.49 in D 20.08 in
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized French ebonised pedestal desk of nine drawers, each with brass mouldings and
Category

Early 1900s Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
An Italian Ebonised Hat & Coat Stand
Located in Conwy, GB
A 19th century freestanding ebonised hat and coat stand
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

An Italian Ebonised Hat & Coat Stand
An Italian Ebonised Hat & Coat Stand
H 76.7 in W 32 in D 29 in
Italian Antique Ebonised Fruitwood Inlaid Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique ebonised fruitwood geometric inlaid pier cabinet, circa 19th century, Italy. In good
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ivory, Fruitwood

19th century ebonised and gilt convex mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century ebonised and gilt convex mirror circa 1870. Good quality circular mirror of small
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Dresden Porcelain Mounted Ebonised Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare 19th century ebonised bureau cabinet in the high Napoleon III style, the desk is ebonised
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental English Ebonised Pine Dresser Base sku 1766 W245 x D39 x H87 cm Weight 52 kg
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

Monumental English Ebonised Pine Dresser Base
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Dresser Base
H 34.26 in W 96.46 in D 15.36 in
Large 19thC Ebonised Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC Ebonised Oak Dresser Base sku 1774 W191 x D47 x H78 cm Weight 77 Kg
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC Ebonised Oak Dresser Base
Large 19thC Ebonised Oak Dresser Base
H 30.71 in W 75.2 in D 18.51 in
Large Carved and Ebonised Walnut Mirror
Located in London, GB
The frame decorated with putti, birds and scrolling foliate. Continental
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Carved and Ebonised Walnut Mirror
Large Carved and Ebonised Walnut Mirror
H 65.75 in W 50.01 in D 12.6 in
A Pair Of Nineteenth Century Ebonised Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of ebonised square stools with spiral twist supports and substructure, covered in British
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

A Pair Of Nineteenth Century Ebonised Stools
A Pair Of Nineteenth Century Ebonised Stools
H 19.3 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian quality ebonised inlaid credenza
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality ebonised inlaid credenza having a quality ebonised top above a inlaid
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC French Ebonised fruitwood Glazed display cabinet Twin doors Measures: W 123 x D
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
H 73.63 in W 48.43 in D 18.51 in
19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC French Ebonised fruitwood Glazed display cabinet Single door Measures: W 105 x
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
19thC French Ebonised Glazed Display Cabinet
H 69.3 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC Ebonised scrub top pine farmhouse table Thick bleached top with two deep
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Pine

19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
19thC Ebonised Scrub Top Pine Farmhouse Table
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Antique Ebonised Trunk on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted domed box on stand with central brass cartouche to the lid, brass handles to each side, the stand with bun topped tampering cylindrical legs and spindle feet.
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonised Trunk on Stand
Antique Ebonised Trunk on Stand
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Ebonised 19th Century Flemish Ripple Moulded Mirror
Located in London, London
Ripple moulded cushion mirror Ebonised ebony Rectangular bevelled mirror plate Various
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Ebony

19thC Large Oak Ebonised Welsh Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC large oak ebonised welsh dresser Measures: W 159 x D 47 x H 220cm.  
Category

Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

19thC Large Oak Ebonised Welsh Dresser
19thC Large Oak Ebonised Welsh Dresser
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 18.51 in
Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English Ebonised Oak Breakfront Bookcase sku 1559 Provenance: By repute
Category

19th Century Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Ebonised Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Biedermeier Satin birch and ebonised centre table. This handsome centre table has a circular
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Ebonised Furniture

Materials

Birch

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique ebonised furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique ebonised furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique ebonised furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XVI and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique ebonised furniture over the years, but those crafted by Holland & Sons, Howell James & Co. and William Morris (English) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ebonised Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique ebonised furniture start at $347 and top out at $78,046 with the average selling for $4,400.
Questions About Antique Ebonised 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs 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.