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Asian Inspired Set of Bamboo Furniture ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A delicate set of bamboo furniture in Asiatic style. Consisting of a table and two chairs. Made of
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Antique Asian Inspired Set of Bamboo Furniture ca. 1930s
Asian Inspired Set of Bamboo Furniture ca. 1930s
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 18.12 in
French Art Nouveau furniture by Louis Chambry, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
French Art Nouveau furniture by Louis Chambry, ca 1900 An Art Nouveau set consists of a bookcase
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Ca

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Walnut

Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Workingroom ensemble in Eclectic style manufactured around 1920. Stained black beech in original condition. The set consists of a bookcase with glass doors, that is supplemented by...
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1920s Hungarian Antique Furniture Ca

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Glass, Beech

Dormeuse. Milan, c. 1860, black and brown
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Center triclinium sofa, made of mahogany and upholstered in black horsehair fabric. The saber feet are carved in the form of a lion's paw swathed in acanthus leaves from which sprout...
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1860s Italian Other Antique Furniture Ca

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Mahogany

Antique Dormeuse. Milan, c. 1860, black and brown
Dormeuse. Milan, c. 1860, black and brown
H 34.26 in W 79.93 in D 26.38 in
Nordiska Kompaniet Armchair, Sweden ca 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Antique Nordiska Kompaniet Armchair, Sweden ca 1930s
Nordiska Kompaniet Armchair, Sweden ca 1930s
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Christ the Redeemer. Andrea Ferrucci and workshop (Fiesole c. 1465 - 1526)
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Painted stucco sculpture representing the bust of Christ the Redeemer. Dressed in a red tunic embellished with a gold collar, a blue cloak is draped over the left shoulder. The face ...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Furniture Ca

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Stucco

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880 A small paperweight made of glass, accented with five, spaced
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19th Century European Antique Furniture Ca

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Glass

19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860 A Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860 with beautiful carvings. The
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
H 35.04 in W 84.65 in D 26.78 in
Salotto Antico Peters Genoa Ebano Intagliato Genova 1845-1850 ca.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Salotto realizzato in ebano riccamente intagliato composto da coppia di sedie, scrittoio, coppia di poltrone e divano decorati con mascheroni, figure antropomorfe alate e pinnacoli d...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Furniture Ca

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Ebony

Large Polylobed Cloisonné Enamel Dish, Japan Meiji Era c. 1890
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large polylobed cloisonné enamel dish decorated in several concentric orders. A delicate composition of flowers and birds adorn its central part, all in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki.
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Ca

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Enamel

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900 A Dutch oak wooden revolving bookcase. The bookcase has open
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Oak

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
H 42.92 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
THONET Bentwood Magazine Rack, ca.1880
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bentwood magazine rack by THONET GEBRÜDER (Vienna), Austria, ca.1880. Beechwood). Height : 24
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Ca

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Beech

THONET Bentwood Magazine Rack, ca.1880
THONET Bentwood Magazine Rack, ca.1880
H 24.02 in W 16.54 in D 22.05 in
Lithograph of Greek Costumes, ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique costume print titled 'Costumes Grecs'. Lithograph of Greek costumes. This print originates from 'Les Nations. Album des Costumes de Tous les Pays' by A. Lacouchi...
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1850s Antique Furniture Ca

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Paper

Lithograph of Greek Costumes, ca.1850
Lithograph of Greek Costumes, ca.1850
H 14.57 in W 10.04 in D 0 in
French crystal liquer set, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
French crystal liquer set, ca 1900 A French crystal liqueur set on a serving tray and 6 glasses
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Ca

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Crystal

Dutch silver bottle coasters, ca. 1880
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver bottle coasters, ca. 1880 Dutch bottle coasters, made by Van Kempen & Zonen
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Silver

French Art Deco Rosebush Wall Mirror, ca. 1925
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wall mirror, France, ca.1925. Wrought-iron and mirror. Rosebush. Original beveled
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Wrought Iron

Two Putti, c. 1640-1650. Giovanni Pietro and Carlo Carra (workshop of)
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Carrara marble Putti, depicted in a mirror-image position to each other: softly reclining, the torso advanced and slightly off to the side, one arm resting on the thigh, whil...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Other Antique Furniture Ca

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Carrara Marble

Dutch crystal liqueur set, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch crystal liqueur set, ca 1890 The set crystal liqueur set consists of 3 decanters, raised on
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Crystal

Tile tableau with lawyer representation, ca. 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Tile tableau with lawyer representation, ca. 1900 A six-tile tableau with lawyer representation
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Ceramic

Dutch rectangular hanging picture frame, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch rectangular hanging picture frame, ca. 1910 Dutch rectangular picture frame with an oval
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Silver

Emeralite Green Shade Banker's Lamp, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
These lamps which have come to b known as banker's lamps are the most popular antique lamp for use on one's desk. Emeralite, the maker of this lamp is by far the most well known. Si...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Ca

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Iron, Brass

English 19th Century tea table, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century tea table, ca 1880 An English mahogany tea table, raised on two legs on a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

English 19th Century tea table, ca 1880
English 19th Century tea table, ca 1880
H 32.68 in W 23.9 in D 15.56 in
French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900 A French Art Nouveau vase, made of pewter in beautiful Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Ca

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Pewter

French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900
French Art Nouveau pewter vase, ca 1900
H 14.77 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911. The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Brass

Industrial workbench Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful old workbench is made of solid wood and has a beautiful patina on the wood. It is a unique piece that fits perfectly in any interior. The workbench is not only functio...
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Early 1900s Belgian Industrial Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Industrial workbench Ca.1900
Industrial workbench Ca.1900
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Italian console tables on a cabriole leg, ca 1800
Located in Delft, NL
Italian console tables on a cabriole leg, ca 1800 A pair of Italian console tables in rectangular
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Ca

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Pine

Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915 2 vases from the Arnhemsche Fayence factory by the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Pottery

Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915 2 equal long neck vases and a round jug from the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Pottery

A Dutch crystal footed bowl, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch crystal footed bowl, ca 1900 A Dutch crystal bowl raised on a square foot with an 8 sided
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Crystal

Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
By Pineider
Located in Delft, NL
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900 A sliding bookend made by Cartolerie F
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Ca

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Giltwood

Austro-Hungarian golden brooche, Vienna, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Austro-Hungarian golden brooche, Vienna, ca 1900 An Austro-Hungarian 14 carat golden brooche with
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Furniture Ca

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Gold

19th Century Dutch Small Oak Wall Table, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Dutch small oak wall table, ca 1890 A 19th century Dutch wall table with marble top
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Oak

19th Century Dutch Small Oak Wall Table, ca 1890
19th Century Dutch Small Oak Wall Table, ca 1890
H 30.32 in W 28.55 in D 14.18 in
Fine Early Regence Walnut Fauteuil, Italy ca. 1730
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Regence Period walnut fauteuil with shaped back and scallop shell carving, scrolled arms, shaped apron with similar shell detail, all resting on cabriole feet. The fauteuil da...
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Furniture Ca

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Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of French folding picture frames, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Set of French folding photo frames, ca 1900 A set of French folding photo frames colored in Cherry
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Ca

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Cherry

Italian, Tuscan, Neoclassical Period Fruitwood Center Table, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed almost entirely of fruitwood veneers this center table features a round top with substantial apron raised on elegantly shaped cabriole legs joined by a shaped platform st...
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Ca

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Fruitwood

Majestic Antique Majolica Vase/ Urn ca 1900
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely beautiful Majolica porcelain Vase. It is 42 cm hight and has as its main theme the face of Dionysus -God of Wine in greek mythology. The handles are decorated ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Ca

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Porcelain

Majestic Antique Majolica Vase/ Urn ca 1900
Majestic Antique Majolica Vase/ Urn ca 1900
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H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Daum Nancy France Acid Etched Vase ca. 1925
By Daum
Located in Geneva, CH
Superbe acid-etched glass vase by Daum Nancy, France ca. 1925, signed DAUM NANCY FRANCE Very good
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1920s French Antique Furniture Ca

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Art Glass

Henri GAUQUIE The Sower French Sculpture, ca.1910
By Henri Desire Gauquie
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bronze sculpture by Henri Désiré GAUQUIE (1858-1927), France, ca.1910. The sower. Height
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Ca

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Bronze

Antique Bull Horn Table, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
manufactured in Austria ca. 1870. Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Furniture Ca

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Metal

Antique Bull Horn Table, ca. 1870
Antique Bull Horn Table, ca. 1870
H 28.35 in W 46.07 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Butter Box ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butter Box ca 1850 The base part is made of grey Öland limestone and the lid is made of
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Mid-19th Century European Scandinavian Modern Antique Furniture Ca

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Limestone

Swedish Butter Box ca 1850
Swedish Butter Box ca 1850
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Large English Overdoor/ Pediment in Giltwood ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large English gilt-wood and mahogany overdoor/pediment with acanthus leaves and pears, originating during the first half of the 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Ca

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Mahogany, Giltwood

An English boat-shaped crystal bowl, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
An English boat-shaped crystal bowl, ca 1880 A crystal boat-shaped bowl with four pointed
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Ca

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Crystal

An English boat-shaped crystal bowl, ca 1880
An English boat-shaped crystal bowl, ca 1880
H 3.55 in W 10.04 in D 4.53 in
19th Century Dutch Willem III pedestal, plant table, ca 1860
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch Willem III pedestal, plant table, ca 1860 A Willem III pedestal or plant table
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19th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Vienna Secession glazed earthenware vase, Austria, ca. 1902
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A large octagonal green glazed earthenware vase with blue glazed squares, marked Austria and numbered 7143. These type of vases were made in the Vienna School of Applied Arts (Wiener...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Ca

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Earthenware

Vienna Secession glazed earthenware vase, Austria, ca. 1902
Vienna Secession glazed earthenware vase, Austria, ca. 1902
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H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Italian, Tuscan, Neoclassic Walnut & Ebonized Tilt-Top Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular walnut top above an ebonized urn-form standard raised on a tripartite mahogany base resting on ebonized block feet
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Ca

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Walnut

Italian, Naples, Neoclassic Light Walnut & Marble Center Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having its original circular Carrara marble top above a conforming frame with veneered apron atop a solid walnut expertly turned standard resting on a hexagonal base issuing three sh...
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1830s Antique Furniture Ca

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Walnut

Art Deco Chair, ca. 1925
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Art Deco (lady's) armchair, France, circa 1925. The chair is reupholstered recently with a new interior and pilot. Fabric: Güell-Lamadrid.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Chair, ca. 1925
Art Deco Chair, ca. 1925
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
Louis XV Normandy Oak Armoire ca. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directory: Furniture" by Judith Miller & Martin Miller, pg. 489, example E8 for an example of a Normandy
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Ca

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Oak

MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Rain Chandelier, ca.1925
By Simonet Et Dieupart
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chandelier by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, ca.1925. Glass and wrought-iron
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Ca

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Wrought Iron

Large Provincial French Walnut Vaisellier, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century provincial French walnut Vaisellier in two parts; the top a plate rack with canopy, the base a buffet with two cupboard doors above a carved basket of flowers o...
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Early 1800s French Antique Furniture Ca

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Walnut

English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880 An 19th Century English walnut Davenport desk
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture Ca

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassic Faux Grain Painted & Brass Mirror, ca. 1835-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of vertical form and having a hand painted and lacquered finish mimicking wood grain, the inner molding is of brass, the mirror plate is modern
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1830s European Neoclassical Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of well patinated pinewood, having a raised rear gallery enclosed on sides and raised on square tapering legs, height of larger surface is 32.5 inches
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1840s French Neoclassical Antique Furniture Ca

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Pine

Italian, Bologna, Early Neoclassic Carved Giltwood Vertical Mirror, ca. 1785
Located in Atlanta, GA
of largely neoclassical form but retaining a bit of scroll from the late rococo period, the rectangular frame with notched corners an carved moldings, the pediment a series of scroll...
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Ca

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Giltwood

Italian, Emilia Romagna, Faux Marble Painted Wall Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
of vertical rectangular form and having outer and inner molded edges, the body faux painted to resemble marble, modern mirrorplate
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Furniture Ca

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Paint

Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s Belgian Rustic Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
Wooden rustic stool Ca.1880
H 7.49 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wabi sabi style stool made of solid wood made around 1850. Has some nice details in the legs and a handle on the top.
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1850s French Rustic Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
Rustic Wooden Stool, Ca.1850
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 9.06 in
Japanese Porcelain Meiji Charger Animals Landscape, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Region of Origin: Japan Period: ca 1900 Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproduction
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19th Century Japanese Antique Furniture Ca

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Porcelain

Antique Folding Table Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique wooden folding side table with some nice sculpture details made around 1900.
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Early 1900s Belgian Romantic Antique Furniture Ca

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Wood

Antique Folding Table Ca.1900
Antique Folding Table Ca.1900
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Antique Folding Table, Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French antique folding side table made in solid oak wood. Has some nice details in the recessed black hinges and the twisted legs.
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1850s French Romantic Antique Furniture Ca

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Oak

Antique Folding Table, Ca.1850
Antique Folding Table, Ca.1850
H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique furniture ca you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique furniture ca — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique furniture ca — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique furniture ca is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique furniture ca that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, Mason's Ironstone and Josef Hoffmann produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Antique Furniture Ca
  • 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.