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Antique Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Container
Antique Container
$890
H 7 in Dm 7 in
Asian Lacquer Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian Lacquer Wood Container with iron bracket 13" width 8" depth 10" height
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1920s Chinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Lacquer Container
Asian Lacquer Container
$450
H 10 in W 13 in D 8 in
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Balinese Traditional Offering Container Bali, Indonesia Date: 19th to early 20th century Dimensions
Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
$1,470
H 9.65 in Dm 9.65 in
Red Lacquer Wedding Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer wedding container with painted garden motif top and metal bracket
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquer Wedding Container
Red Lacquer Wedding Container
$320 Sale Price
28% Off
H 7 in Dm 12 in
Red Lacquer Grain Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique red lacquer wood container was used to store rice or grains. The red lacquer container with
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquer Grain Container
Red Lacquer Grain Container
$1,200
H 13.5 in Dm 20 in
Early 19Thc Pantry Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19Thc European fine hand crafted pantry box is in fine condition and natural old patina.
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 19Thc Pantry Container
Early 19Thc Pantry Container
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 9 in
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Hide

Antique Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
$1,200
H 11 in Dm 23 in
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic rim. We discovered
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Hide

Antique Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
$1,100
H 10 in W 22 in D 21 in
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Hide

Antique Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
$1,200
H 11 in Dm 22 in
Antique Iron Mesh Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folk Art from Flores. Handwoven iron mesh container with an hour glass shape. Measures: 10
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1920s Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Iron Mesh Container
$1,890
H 34 in Dm 22 in
Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian grain / rice measurement container for merchant used for the weighted the grain or rice.
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container
Asian Grain / Rice Measurement Container
$380
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sculptural container from Sumatra. Originally a drum. The bottom is 7.5” diameter and
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Early 1900s Minimalist Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

German Wax Baby Candy Container
Located in Riverdale, NY
German wax baby candy container from the late 19th century. A realistically formed egg of paper and
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1890s German Victorian Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Glazed Container
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this lovely, french, terra-cotta, vessel.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage French Glazed Container
Vintage French Glazed Container
$750
H 21 in W 10 in D 21 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,380
H 23 in W 13.25 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Wood Rice Container
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hailing from the culturally vibrant Shanxi Province of China, this stunning rice container is a
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1850s Chinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wood Rice Container
19th Century Wood Rice Container
$420 Sale Price
44% Off
H 9 in W 13 in D 5 in
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 11 in D 11 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,880
H 26.25 in W 12.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Bin Early 20th-century hand-crafted wooden harvest trug from Portugal, traditionally used during grape harvests (vindima) or general agricultural ga...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
Antique Portuguese Wooden Harvest Trug / container
$192 / item
H 9.06 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
Located in Chonburi, TH
The wood antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container is a captivating relic that immerses us in
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Early 20th Century Balinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Steel

Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
$201 Sale Price
40% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in
Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A metal industrial oil container with faucet, reused as flower box. USA circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Iron

Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
Industrial Oil Container, USA 1900
$1,321
H 22 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Rustic Turned Wood Container
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-614 hand turned wood rustic wood container/vase.
Category

1920s Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Pine

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,680
H 21.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
$580
H 20.75 in W 15.25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite rare a 19th century spongeware pottery lidded container or jar. The shape is most
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 6 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,280
H 23.25 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique glass medicine bottle from the early Showa period. A precious, unused item. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as a vase or a small item holder. It i...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Glass

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
$388
H 22 in W 15.5 in D 14.25 in
Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
Located in Boden, SE
The antique birch bark container was traditionally used as a storage vessel for food, dried herbs
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
Antique Swedish genuine Birch bark container
$660
H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
$388
H 22.5 in W 15.75 in D 14.5 in
19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
Located in High Point, NC
Behold the rustic allure of this 19th Century European Wooden Grain Container, a piece that
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19th Century European Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
$455
H 9.8 in W 11.7 in D 23.8 in
19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
Located in High Point, NC
Behold the rustic allure of this 19th Century European Wooden Grain Container, a piece that
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19th Century European Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
19th Century European Wooden Grain Container
$455
H 22.6 in W 13.3 in D 13.3 in
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
$388
H 21 in W 14 in D 12.75 in
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
$388
H 21.25 in W 14.75 in D 16 in
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box and is
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Bamboo

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the
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1920s Moroccan Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Tin

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.82 in W 5.4 in D 1.97 in
Mid 19th Century Lidded Brass Container
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A brass container with a screw on top .
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Fir

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$2,280
H 19.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,380
H 21 in W 15.25 in D 11.5 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,380
H 22 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,680
H 26.75 in W 19 in D 12.75 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,280
H 20.5 in W 17 in D 12 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,580
H 24 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
$1,580
H 25 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Chinese Qing Yixing Basketweave Ceramic Lidded Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Chinese Qing, possibly Yixing, basket formed lidded container believed to date from the
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Glass

19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
19th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container
$1,080
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi 'Water Container'
Located in Hudson, NY
Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Ceramic

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Marbella, ES
French copper container for Food Preservation.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Copper

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
French Copper Container for Food Preservation
$2,161
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
German Porcelain Figural Container, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
In the form of a man in a barrel.
Category

1870s German Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Hand Painted Tole Container
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique hand painted and footed French Tole container attached to circular base.
Category

19th Century French Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Tôle

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Agate, Silver

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
$30,000
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Container realized in the early 20th Century. Good condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Pewter Container, Italy, Early 20th Century
$151 Sale Price
30% Off
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Bronze

KNY Schreerer Corp. NY Copper Medical Sterilization Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
KNY Scheerer Corp., NY copper medical sterilization container Kny-Scheerer Company was a fairly
Category

1920s American Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. The container has been
Category

Early 18th Century French Country Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
18th Century French Huge Copper Water Container
$1,321
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Chinese Round Table, Lacquer Multilayered Bao Container
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is an exceptionally rare and unique piece. An antique, multilayered, storage container once
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Metal Israeli Kotel charity container for Rabbi Meir Baal Haness from 1910 tied to Jewish
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1910s Israeli Antique Furniture Containers

Materials

Metal

A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910
A Metal Israeli Kotel Charity Container, 1910
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 3.35 in D 1.97 in
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Antique Furniture Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique furniture containers available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all antique furniture containers available were constructed with great care. Antique furniture containers 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 containers bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique furniture containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. and Bing & Grøndahl produced popular antique furniture containers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Furniture Containers?

Prices for antique furniture containers start at $65 and top out at $149,000 with the average selling for $995.
Questions About Antique Furniture Containers
  • 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.