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Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company
By John McKay, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Colonial American Armchair by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Company
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A Craftsman armchair by Herman de Vries in solid maplewood; hand-hewn spindles, shaped seat on splayed squared legs. Crafted in the 1930s. Original condition shows some wear and scra...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Maple

1903 Marvel Bevelled Three Mirror Oak Vanity
By Marvel Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
Marvel Furniture company oak vanity, circa 1903. With three-bevelled mirrors and three drawers
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Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

1916 Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Seat Armchair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1916 Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat Armchair. Measures 26" in width
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
quality construction that Rockford Furniture Company is known for. The solid hardwood frame provides a
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

1900s Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1900s Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat and back rolling desk chair
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Iron

CTH Sherrill Occasional Mahogany Glass Top Display Side Table
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite magogany occasional display side table by Sherrill Furniture company. . Excellent
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Early 17th Century American Modern Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Felt, Glass, Mahogany

Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Hickory

Mid Century Cork Top Side or End Table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cork top side or end table designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company, rendered in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Buffet or Cupboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen, 1900s
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
furniture company H.F. Jansen & Zonen from Amsterdam. Solid oak with original brass knobs on doors and
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Tufted Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa Empire Furniture Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features the Empire Furniture Company maker's mark, showcasing its origin as a creation of 19th-century
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Early 20th Century American Chesterfield Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Long Branch, NJ
company in Rockford Illinois one of the premiere furniture makers in the USA in the early 20th century
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1920s American Louis XV Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
setting. For over 150 years, The Kittinger Furniture Company has set an unparalleled standard among
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a label on the bottom of the seat. It is from Suracuse, New York and made by Edmonds Furniture
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers with 4 drawers and brass fittings from the 1920s
By Drexel
Located in Lejre, DK
furniture company, North Carolina Measurements in cm: H:76 W:80 D:48.5
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1920s American Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers
By Royal, Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
x 38"W x 20.5"D The Robert W. Irwin Company resulted from the merger of the Phoenix Furniture
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

Eliel Saarinen attributed Limed Oak Deco Table Mirror
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Sharon, CT
A Northern Furniture Company, Sheboygan Wis. Limed Oak Table Mirror. This is an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode
Located in Asheville, NC
Demilune Commode by Williamsport Furniture Company (plaque inside drawer) Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Furniture Company

Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode
Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode
H 35.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
By Empire Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the world's finiest
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1920s American William and Mary Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Late 19th Century American Empire Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
swivel vanity mirror, and two small drawers over four large drawers, made by the Cowan Furniture Company
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

1930's American Modernist Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
painted highlights, the epitome of modern design. Retailed by Paine Furniture Company of Boston. We also
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Walnut

Pair 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand-Carved William & Mary High Back Chairs
By Paine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A majestic mismatched Pair of 19th Century Paine Furniture Hand crafted and Carved William & Mary
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Late 19th Century American William and Mary Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane

1920s Foote-Reynold Co. Mahogany and Walnut Semi-Poster Single Size Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely stunning semi poster single Bedstead by Foote-Reynold Furniture company (1919-1926
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a
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1920s North American William and Mary Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

20Thc Old Hickory Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a stylish addition to a room’s furniture array. Made by Rustic Hickory Furniture Company, LaPorte
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1920s American Adirondack Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Hickory

20Thc Old Hickory Day Bed
20Thc Old Hickory Day Bed
H 27 in W 85 in D 34.5 in
Lifetime Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bookcase Pegged Through Tenon Original Finish
By Lifetime
Located in Forest Grove, PA
the Lifetime Furniture Company the bookcase retains the original medium brown finish. The bookcase
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Copper

6 Antique Styled By Park English Regency American Cherry Paisley Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Company of Rushville Indiana. The Park Furniture Factory was founded at the turn of the century and was in
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Coromandel Side Cabinet
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Furniture company, who's furniture designs were at the forefront in England in the late 1800s.
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Kittinger Jacobean Spanish Revival American Walnut Carved Secretary Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Dayton, OH
Company has set an unparalleled standard among manufacturers of fine furniture. Established in 1866
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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 Company

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Early 20th Century Flame Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront By Warsaw
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Tall X 66" Wide X 18" Deep This breakfront was made by Warsaw furniture company in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Adjustable Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
or early 20th Century, made in the USA in the style of Toledo Metal Furniture Company, but unsigned
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Wrought Iron

Industrial Adjustable Stool
Industrial Adjustable Stool
H 37.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria, 1929
Located in London, GB
resembling metal rather than bentwood. Only a year prior, the steel furniture company L. & C. Arnold
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1920s Austrian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Bentwood

Arts & Crafts Upholstered Seat Armchair, c. 1902
Located in Kenilworth, IL
for the Tobey Furniture Company line of Russmore Mission furniture. American, Chicago, after 1902
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Armchairs by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
elements and inlay. Re-upholstered with velvet fabric. The furniture company Royal H.F. Jansen & Zonen
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Toledo Metal Furniture Company was founded in 1901 and produced furniture until the 1950s. The
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1920s American Victorian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Steel

Pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs for Thonet Mundus, Austria 1929
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
resembling metal rather than bentwood. Only a year prior, the steel furniture company L. & C. Arnold
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1920s Austrian Modern Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Cotton, Bentwood

Pair of Globe-Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcases with Leaded Glass
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
furniture company for its day.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Tea Table by Jac. van den Bosch, 1920s
By Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Arts & Crafts style and also known in The Netherlands as Nieuwe Kunst. The well known furniture
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Armchair Pair in Bentwood, Model A 60F by Thonet-Mundus, Austria, 1929
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Berlin, DE
trend. One year before the tubular steel furniture company L. & C. Arnold published in the company
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in Miami, FL
Grand Rapids, Michigan" and "Klingman's Sample Furniture Company". Note: Table was restored & refinished
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1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

Twelve Oak Arts & Crafts Chairs by Hendrik Petrus for the University of Leiden
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and executed by the famous furniture company H. Pander & Zonen in The Hague. One chair is marked with
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Brno, CZ
This chair is believed to be produced in 1905 by Josef and Jacob Kohn furniture Company in Wsetin
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Early 1900s Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Beech

Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 16.15 in
Antique Imperial Furniture Queen Anne Mahogany Pie Crust Pedestal Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
plaque. Imperial Furniture Company operated out of Grand Rapids during the furniture Boom from 1903
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Style Green Three Seat Wicker Sofa
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Nashua, NH
attributed to the Karpen Furniture Company of Chicago,Los Angeles,Michigan City and New York. This six legged
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Monumental 1903 Glove Wernicke Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcases and File Cabinets
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Esperance, NY
Globe Wernicke is a renowned furniture company known for its high-quality, innovative barrister
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Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

Four Piece Art Deco American Ypsilanti Co. Wicker Suite w Rare Colored Reeds
Located in Savannah, GA
stool and was handmade by the Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company of Ionia, Michigan. The company was well
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Wicker, Reed

American Edwardian Mahogany Plant Stand in the George III Style by Beacon Hill
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage single mahogany plant stand was made circa 1920 by the Kaplan Furniture Company for
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Early 20th Century American George III Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Antique Solid Beechwood Hanger Coat by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
65x22x39h An extraordinary and very rare piece of furniture and above all a design by the famous company
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Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Wood, Beech

Le Corbusier Chaise, Model LC4, for Cassina, 1960s
By Casina
Located in Lejre, DK
The chaise lounge, known as Model LC4, is an iconic piece of furniture designed by the legendary
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1920s Italian Other Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather

't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
leather, made in the 1920s. As Holland’s most illustrious furniture company in the early 20th century, ‘t
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Artek Tank Chair Model by Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
1898. One of the founders of the furniture company Artek, Aalto’s architecture is modern and extremely
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19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Wool, Birch

19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
center stage showcasing the talents of the sculptor that was employed by the furniture company. The
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare Josef Hoffmann Chair for Mundus Vienna Austria 1907-1914
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Den Haag, NL
at the bentwood furniture company Rudolf Weill & Co., merged sixteen smaller bentwood furniture
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1910s Austrian Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

1920's Children Chair Model No.1 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, August Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
company - and known as Chair Model Number 1. Thonet has a great tradition of producing various furniture
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Eight Seater Extendable Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs & Two Carvers
By Ray Hille
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
50cm Seat H 46cm Carver H 109cm W 54cm D 54cm Seat H 46cm The Hille furniture company was founded in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th Century French Pair of Beech Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin & Steiner
By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Bauhaus movement. In 1926, he founded his furniture company Steiner. His personal life and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Beech, Velvet, Upholstery, Fabric

Thonet Child Chair No14 webbing seat / Vienna / Bentwood / 1859
By Michael Thonet, Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
. Thonet was the first company to mass manufacture furniture designed specifically for children. The first
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1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original set of two dining chairs produced by Ungvar Furniture Company in Uzhorod. This
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1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
Pair of 1920's dining chairs by Ungvar Uzhorod
H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Hendrik Wouda for Pander Art Deco Bookshelf in Oak
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Waalwijk, NL
H.P. Berlage. During World War I, Wouda began working for the renowned furniture company Pander
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

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Antique Furniture Company For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique furniture company you’re looking for. An antique furniture company — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique furniture company you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique furniture company, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique furniture company has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Hubley Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Furniture Company?

Prices for an antique furniture company start at $41 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $1,877.
Questions About Antique Furniture Company
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The story of what happened to the Lane Furniture company is one of financial difficulties. The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to bankruptcy. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Lane furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    IKEA is generally considered to be the world's largest furniture company. Established in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, the company now operates more than 450 stores around the world. In 2022, more than 800 million people visited IKEA stores, and millions more bought pieces online. Find an assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The most famous Swedish furniture company is arguably IKEA. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world. The brand has more than 450 stores located in more than 60 countries. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    United Furniture took over Lane Furniture in 2017. After that, the furniture maker became well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to financial problems. Find a collection of Lane Furniture pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the company went out of business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors when the Heritage Home Group purchased it. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Although a Chinese manufacturer called Samson Holdings bought the Heritage Home Group, production of Drexel furniture never resumed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Drexel Heritage 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
  • 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 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.