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Liberty & Co Oak Thebes Stool Circa 1915.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
, 'Liberty Furniture 1875-1915'. Page 290, plate 7.112 'Liberty & Co small pieces of furniture catalogue 1915
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Oak

Antique Liberty & Co Oak Thebes Stool Circa 1915.
Liberty & Co Oak Thebes Stool Circa 1915.
H 14.57 in W 13.59 in D 15.75 in
Edward William Godwin. Made by William Watt. An Anglo-Japanese Walnut Armchair.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
this armchair was illustrated in William Watts Art Furniture Catalogue (1877, plate 3), priced at
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Walnut

Art Deco Rattan Reclining Armchair / Morris Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Heywood Wakefield Furniture catalogue. The piece is in excellent condition and done in a white painted
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood, Wicker, Reed

A Rattan Glass Top, White Coffee / Cocktail Table, Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
modernistic in their 1929 Furniture catalogue. The cocktail table is in excellent condition and done in a
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A three piece suite of Art Deco Rattan furniture,C.1929, American, Heywood Wakefield Co. Gardner
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Rattan, Reed, Wicker

1910's Dressing Table Model No.10 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
furniture catalogues. There was an option to buy this model with an adjustable mirror. The table is in
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Beech

1920's Dining Chair model B 28 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
found in various Thonet furniture catalogues. 880 The chair has been recently completely refurbished to
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1920s Czech Belle Époque Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Beech

Antique 1920's Dining Chair model B 28 by Thonet
1920's Dining Chair model B 28 by Thonet
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
1920's Cards Table Model No.8 by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
can be found in various Thonet furniture catalogues. The table is in great vintage condition with
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Antique 1920's Cards Table Model No.8 by Thonet
1920's Cards Table Model No.8 by Thonet
H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
designed and made by Gebrüder Thonet around 1850. We can find the chair in the old Thonet furniture
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bentwood

Antique Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10 from the 1880's
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
designed and made by Gebrüder Thonet around 1850. We can find the chair in the old Thonet furniture
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1890s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Rattan, Beech

1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
1890's Thonet Dining Chair Model No.10
H 36.23 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
E W Godwin Made by Collinson & Lock an Exceptional Anglo Japanese Rosewood Table
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Furniture Catalogue circa 1885 (Susan Soros, Secular Furniture, pages 266) a chair attributed to Godwin
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Rosewood

Rembrandt Bugatti 'Catalogue Raisonne' (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
this precious catalogue raisonne of animal sculptures by Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916). Rembrandt
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Rembrandt Bugatti 'Catalogue Raisonne' (Book)
Rembrandt Bugatti 'Catalogue Raisonne' (Book)
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H 14.88 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration The images are original antique botanical prints
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Early 1900s Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
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H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
Antique French Wooden Catalogue Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden shelving unit created in 19th century France. Efficiently organized, yet simultaneously charming and playful, this set of drawers exudes a one of a kind old-world charm. Thr...
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19th Century French Country Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Antique French Wooden Catalogue Drawers
Antique French Wooden Catalogue Drawers
H 60.8 in W 17.3 in D 15.9 in
Dent Hardware Co. Trade Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a trade catalogue dating from 1911 show casing the wares produced by Dent Hardware of
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Dent Hardware Co. Trade Catalogue (Book)
Dent Hardware Co. Trade Catalogue (Book)
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H 12.5 in W 12 in D 1.66 in
Childrens Schoolbank Signed Thonet bentwood Nr 2 1904 Catalogue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Beech childrens schoolbank signed by Thonet in the catalogue 1904 Label, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Beech

Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique hand-colored print depicting various beetles. Each beetle is meticulously illustrated, likely hand-colored after printing, which was the style of the mid-19th century scienti...
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1840s Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

1916 Exhibition Catalogue Study by Sonia Delaunay for Stockholm Gallery
By Sonia Delaunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stockholm invited her to exhibit a group of her paintings, and for the exhibition catalogue, the artist
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paint

10 Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalogue, Late 19th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Antique 10 Drawer Card Catalogue / Cabinet Original Tiger Oak Finish 1920
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Oak

Reinhold Kirsch, German Early 20th Century Electric Lighting Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is an early 20th century catalogue from a Munich based lighting company called Reinhold Kirsch
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Early 19th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Thonet Chairs in Catalogue of 1910 , Set of 4
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet nr 461 catalogue of 1910 Thonet was the only manufacture of this chair in Frankenberg
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bentwood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Catalogue of Engraved Views, Plans, Etc., Of New York City, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A catalogue of engraved views, plans, etc., Of New York City, (The Collection of Percy R. Pyne II
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1860s Italian Space Age Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Chrome

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Furniture in Wood, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Furniture in Wood, 1920
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 18.71 in
The Hudson-Fulton Celebration: Catalogue of Exhibition Held at the Met in 1909
Located in valatie, NY
pages; Volume II: Catalogue of an Exhibition of American Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Other Objects
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Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood, Paper

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Etchings of D.Y. Cameron and a Catalogue of His Etched Work First Edition
By David Young Cameron 2
Located in valatie, NY
Etchings of D.Y. Cameron and a catalogue of his etched work by David Young Cameron, Intro by Frank
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
This is the third in a multi-volume collection providing a visual catalogue record of the
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
catalogue raisonne, the book documents and reproduces all known examples of his secular furniture and
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19th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin (Book)
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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 1.13 in
Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful catalogue which was published in 1995, still in the original slipcase, to coincide with
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17th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
are proud to offer this finest pair of early 20th century doll chairs. In the Thonet catalogue of 1904
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bentwood

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture Art Deco Material: wood and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood, Glass

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Glass, Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood, Glass

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture Art Deco Material: wood, mirror and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Mirror, Glass, Wood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Glass, Wood

Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the late Howard Reifsnyder, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the Late Howard Reifsnyder, including signed pieces by
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1920s American Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

The Furniture of Versailles, 17th and 18th Centuries '2 Volume Box Set' (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
catalogued according to their intended us. The second volume is of the furniture commissioned by other royal
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18th Century Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Paper

Antique Berkey & Gay Flame Mahogany Breakfront with Carved Paw Feet circa 1930
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
, later added interior light, circa 1930 Measures - 78.75"h x 40"w x 17.5"d Catalogue Note: Ask
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Hepplewhite Style Kittinger Flame Mahogany Demilune Sideboard c1930
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
as photographed, c1930 Measures - 38.25'' H x 72'' W x 26'' D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Mahogany

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
, offering a vast number of designs for chromed steel furniture. Howell’s 1938 sales catalogue boasts, under
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
designs for chromed steel furniture. Howell’s 1938 sales catalogue boasts, under a picture of its designer
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Arts & Crafts Spanish Wrought Iron & Tile Top Table, Genre Scenes, 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
'' H x 24.5'' W x 18.5'' D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES available to most
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Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Japanese Table retailed by Liberty and Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
legs were done by hand. Retailed in their catalogue of 1913 (pictured), as Yuletide Gifts. All our
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1910s Japanese Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Thonet Vienna Art Nouveau Saloon Reading Table No 1 Mahogany Stained circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
designed, handcrafted furniture with bentwood elements, beech, stained mahogany, shellac hand-polished
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Beech

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
By Samuel Hawkins
Located in New Orleans, LA
, and, on the other, independence and imagination” (Catalogue of the Exhibition, 1951, p.117). To this
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19th Century English Other Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Mahogany

Cabaret Fledermaus Josef Hoffmann Table by Jacob6josef Kohn, 1905
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann, which has lead to iconic products. Literature: Kohn factory catalogue, 1906, p. 27
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bentwood

Louis XV Style Table Attributed to J.E. Zwiener, France, circa 1880
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in PARIS, FR
for his remarkable copy of that most famous piece of furniture, Louis XV’s desk. The catalogue of the
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bronze

Neo-Pompeian Brass and Marble Gueridon Table with Leopard Masks
Located in Shippensburg, PA
selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Marble, Brass

Rare English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Serving Table, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Mahogany

Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to
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1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Bronze

Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
By Pierre Langlois
Located in Lymington, GB
Dominique Jean, who made the mounts for his furniture. Langlois’ London clients included John Russell, 4th
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1770s English Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

A circular Derbyshire Black Marble pietra dura table, attributed to Tomlinson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the Ashbourne marble entries from the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the Great Exhibition, 1851
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1850s English Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wood

Circa 1900 Gothic Revival Antique Carved Walnut Library Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Catalogues

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Wrought Iron

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Antique Furniture Catalogues For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique furniture catalogues is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and beech, all antique furniture catalogues available were constructed with great care. Antique furniture catalogues have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture catalogues bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique furniture catalogues are appealing in their simplicity, but Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Albert Andre produced popular antique furniture catalogues that are worth a look.

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Questions About Antique Furniture Catalogues
  • 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.