Antique Furniture Dolly
19th Century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. Bun feet provide support (wheels appearing beneath in some photos are furniture dollies). On the right
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1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
Sterling Silver “Dolly Madison” Water Pitcher
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pattern name is “Dolly Madison” and Gorham manufactured both hollowware and flatware in that design
Category
1920s American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter of Zinc
Located in Austin, TX
A fine medium-sized English garden pot or dolly tub planter of zinc, featuring a ribbed design to
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Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Goldscheider Art Déco Group 'Revue', the 'Dolly Sisters', by Stephan Dakon, 1927
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
extremely rare and elaborate version by the Goldscheider company as a special creation.
The 'Dolly Sisters
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Antique Dollys Favorite Cast Iron Childs Salesman Sample Stove by Favorite Stove
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dolly's Favorite Cast Iron Childs Salesman Sample Stove by Favorite Stove & Range Co
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
H 36.5 in W 18.75 in D 11 in
Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
An industrial dolly and grain scale coffee table patented in 1911 and manufactured by Renfrew Scale
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Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Brass, Iron
Exceptional and Rare Islamic Alhambra Bronze and Enameled Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
: The property of Delores "Dolly" Kay
Good condition, ready to hang.
Measures: 38" high x 25
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19th Century French Islamic Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Scourtin Mats or Olive Oil Filters
Located in Birmingham, AL
scourtins, heavy with olive paste, about a hundred high onto a dolly, then roll them onto the olive press
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Coconut
8' Antique Store Counter, Showcase, Display Cabinet or Workstation
Located in Sheffield, MA
pair dollies that the counter is sitting on, not part of the counter.
Display case depth 10"
Counter
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Marble
Feather Edge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 120 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large feather edge (formerly known as "Dolly Madison Engraved") by Gorham sterling silver dinner
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1920s Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lewis Carroll Two Original Handwritten Letters on Paper, 1877
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Jersey, GB
photographer.
Draper sent Dodgson several photographs, including some of his 13-year-old daughter Dolly
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Paper
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H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.01 in
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
can be as gracious a hostess, and of as fine a type, as Dolly Madison: but it is not essential, and if
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Paper
Fine Antique Mahogany Double Dresser for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
photo are a carrying dolly.
Condition: There are some rough spots and areas of finish loss, the
Category
19th Century Chippendale Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Brass
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Textile
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Category
2010s French Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Linen
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Textile, Wood
19thC French Green Zinc Bath Tub
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1840.
19thC French green zinc bath tub. It is water tight
In Original Paint/Condition
Sourced from the South of France
Measures: W 140 x D 68 x H 68cm.
Category
1840s French Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
Concrete Tree Planter by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive concrete tree planter by Willy Guhl. Tall planter with 4 post feet raising the planter slightly off the ground. Very good condition. Perfect for a large plant or tree, indoor...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Cement
Antique Horse Trough 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A large antique horse trough from the 19th century
made from Belgian bluestone.
Category
1840s French Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Stone
Antique Stone Trough 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Large antique Belgian bluestone trough from the 19th century.
(with double container)
Comes from a mansion near Brussels in Belgium, where horses
ate out.
Category
1830s Belgian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Stone
1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs, Planters
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Belgian washing dolly tubs – planters
1940’s Original Belgian washing dolly tubs – planters. English ribbed dolly tubs have always been popular as planters but we ha...
Category
1940s Belgian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal
English Lattice Pattern Garden Planter Pot or Bowl of Terracotta
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English round garden urn or planter pot or bowl of terracotta, 20 1/2 inches in diameter, featuring a stylized lattice or strapwork raised relief around the circumferenc...
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20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Earthenware
French Midcentury Light Colored Planter with Reeded Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French planter from the mid 20th century, with decorative handles and patina. Created in France during the Midcentury period, this planter features a circular tapering body...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Stone
H 13.25 in Dm 16.75 in
English Garden Stone Planter Pot or Urn with Relief of Grapes
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter or urn (jardinière or pot) of composition stone, featuring a round bowl with a relief of grapes around the circumference on a raised square plinth base ...
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20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Cast Stone
Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptionally well-carved Flemish buffet a deux corps in oak in the Renaissance Revival style of Henri II. This cupboard features very well-articulated carvings in high relief of pom...
Category
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Walnut
‘Diana the Huntress’. A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group
By Alfred Boucher
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934), ‘Diana the Huntress’, A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group.
Modelled nude with head turned looking to her left, striding forward holding the gr...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Renaissance Flip-Top Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance flip-top dessert buffet in stripped oak is a remarkable variant of the serving buffet attributed to the French. Long ago marble atop a piece of furnit...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Carrara Marble
English Garden Stone Round Planters with Greek Key Design 'Individually Priced'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English round garden urns or planter pots of composition stone, each planter featuring a relief Greek Key design and grape clusters around the circumference.
Two avai...
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20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Cast Stone
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Antique French Ecclesial Hexagonal-Shaped Ottoman with Gray Wool Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
photographed while resting on a small dolly, it is flat on the bottom and does not have wheels.).
Category
Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 48.5 in D 43 in
Tall Vintage Industrial Photographic Metal Floor Lamp with Six Adjustable Shades
Located in Cromer, AU
A fantastic vintage telescoping adjustable floor lamp with a tripod dolly base. This industrial
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19th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Aluminum
H 137.8 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Period French Plates 16 and 17 from Le Tumulte Noir by Paul Colin, 1927
By Paul Colin
Located in New York, NY
). Plate number seventeen is the twin Dolly Sisters Rosika and Yansc; it was previously on display at The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Dolly
H 18.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.01 in
Antique Hardware Store Revolving Bolts and Screw Cabinet 80 Drawers
Located in Newtown, CT
with the base. In the pictures it is sitting on a dolly that will not be included. The base is 30" x 30
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wood
Cast-Iron and Brass Philip Webb Pillar Fireplace Grate
By Philip Webb
Located in London, GB
-style legs. The finish is in black iron with polished brass ball finials, collar feet and dolly detail
Category
1860s British Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Brass, Iron
Dolly Tub
Located in South Salem, NY
Early 20th century galvanized metal washing tub or dolly tub. Originally used to wash clothing
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Early 20th Century British Other Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Lifetime Furniture Triple Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lifetime Furniture Company triple door bookcase
Original finish and hardware
All shelves present
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Oak
Zinc Dolly Tub Planter
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C zinc dolly tub planter with traces of original paint. 1920.
Dimensions
19 inches
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
English Zinc Washing Dollies
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Two 1920s English zinc washing dollies with old worn black paint. 1920.
Reference: 7449
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Galvanized Zinc English Dolly Tub
Located in Wichita, KS
This vintage English Industrial dolly tub is made of galvanized zinc and was originally used for
Category
Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A festive and humorous gelatin silver photograph titled “Dolly Dimple – Carnival Signs at
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Paper
English Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter of Zinc
Located in Austin, TX
A fine medium-sized English garden pot or dolly tub planter of zinc, featuring a ribbed design to
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine medium-sized English garden pot or dolly tub planter of zinc, featuring a ribbed design to
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Early 20th Century Extra Large Iron Dolly Bin
Located in Brecht, BE
This is the biggest one I have ever seen, wonderful patina, great object as it is, makes a wonderful planter to.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
Goldscheider Art Déco Dancers, Dolly Sister as 'Turtle Doves', by Dakon, ca 1928
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Viennese Ceramic Group Of Figures from the 1920s:
The Dolly twins as graceful dancers
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.36 in W 11.23 in D 4.93 in
Antique Handmade Wood and Iron Hand Truck
Located in Houston, TX
Charming wood and iron dolly from Brussels. All original parts, yet sturdy. Hand-carved wood
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1890s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
Antique Store Counter Showcase Display Cabinet and Workstation
Located in Sheffield, MA
patina.
The white wheels under the unit are a pair dollies that the counter is sitting on, not part of
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Marble
Two-Door Industrial Steel Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Austin, TX
photographed while sitting on a wheeled dolly.
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
6' Tall, 2-Door Industrial Steel Cabinet, with Shelves
Located in Austin, TX
while sitting on a wheeled dolly.
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
Industrial Brushed Steel File Storage Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique linear configuration with brass cup pulls, handles and name plates on cast iron, rolling dollies
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique 7 Pc Blue Willow Porcelain Cruet Condiment Set & Caddy Tea Coffee
Located in Dayton, OH
on a wood dolly, labeled salt and pepper shakers, oil and vinegar bottles, and mustard pot
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Magnificent Monumental Pair of Large Seated Garden Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
sit!
*Photographed on movers dollies, not included.
** Lions are a slight
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century English Printers Letter Press Collectors Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
the original wheeled dolly which was made for ease of movement around the factory.
In original
Category
1920s British Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wood
Imposing Large Set of 19th Century Library Steps in Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
to each side standing on original large dolly wheels. A very decorative and practical piece of
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wrought Iron
Kinner 5, Radial Airplane Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
and steerable dolly.
The Kinner 5-cylinder radial engine was the work of Bert Kinner in his Los
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
Ornate 1800s French Studio Stove
Located in Peekskill, NY
rolling dolly was custom-made to move around the showroom. It comes with the stove but must obviously be
Category
19th Century French Antique Furniture Dolly
Nu Allonge -19th Century Watercolor, Nude Figure in Interior by Kees van Dongen
By Kees van Dongen
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
'. However, lack of resources obliged him to resort to menial work as a porter at Les Halles, a furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Galvanized Dolly Tubs Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Galvanized Dolly Tubs Side Tables
Antique Dolly Tubs from Galvanized Zinc Metal
with 2"thick
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Limestone
19th Century English Dolly Tubs
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English dolly tubs used for washing clothes. Great as planters. Sold individually.
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19th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Early 20th Century Industrial Steel Dolly/Plant Stand, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An Industrial steel dolly/plant stand with swivel iron casters. Rolls very smoothly
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
Portrait by John Sloan
By John Sloan
Located in Doylestown, PA
An oil-on-canvas portrait of Dolly Sloan, circa 1915, attributed to her husband John French Sloan
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Canvas
Pair of English Zinc Garden Pots, Early 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
Two early 20th century English zinc pots with zig zag motif, originally used as wool dollys. They
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
18th century Italian Sideboard
Located in Charleston, SC
three paneled large doors under natural rounded shape blank top.
(Photographed with moving dollies
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18th Century Italian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Pine
Nu Allonge -19th Century Watercolor, Nude Figure in Interior by Kees van Dongen
By Kees van Dongen
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
obliged him to resort to menial work as a porter at Les Halles, a furniture remover, a portrait painter on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Distressed Dolly
Located in Seattle, WA
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Cotton
Dirty Dolly
Located in Seattle, WA
This curly wool sheep with hand carved wood face, ears and feet most likely served as a display item in woolen/textile shop.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wool, Wood
English Wool Dolly
Located in New York, NY
English wool dolly
Category
19th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal
19th century hand cart (dollies)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully restored 19th century Italian hand cart (dollies). Sold seperately. Price is $450.00
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Dolly Tub
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Antique dolly tub, made in England during the 19th century. Was used to wash laundry in.
Category
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Metal
Old BNSF Locomotive Repair Shop Dolly
Located in Seattle, WA
Incredible industrial three-wheel cart restored here as a perfectly rustic side table. Wonderful cast iron wheels and handle, heavily pitted old steel-plate top.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Galvanized Dolly Wash Tub Planter
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Early 20th century zinc galvanized dolly tub wash tub planter in fabulous condition ideal for the
Category
1920s English Industrial Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Antique Salesmans Sample Zinc Galvanised Poss Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Rare vintage antique salesman’s sample zinc galvanised wash dolly pos tub with a ribbed designe
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Steel
Antique Miniature Traveling Salesman Sample Zink Galvanised Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Fantastic and extremely rare miniature salesman sample zink galvanised dolly tub wash tub with a
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Zinc, Steel
1900 Victorian Dolls Chest/Trunk in Superb Original Condition
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
comes with a dolly hat a miniature shoe and part of a riding crop.
It measures 36 by 24 and stands 24
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wood
Vintage Antique Hardwod Wash Tub Poser
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage antique hardweed wash tub posser, posers were used in combination with a dolly tub and was
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Hardwood
Authentic Art Deco Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Coral Gables, FL
'The Dolly Sisters' an Important Art Deco cold-painted bronze sculpture group, circa 1925
cast and
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Bronze
Edwards Kingwood Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
forward it to me when he writes.
Pray let me hear from you soon, a thousand kisses to you, my Dolly
Category
19th Century Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Brass
Gorham Martele .950 Silver Coffee Service 1898/99 68 ozs
Located in New York, NY
.
[The New York Times of March 4, 1912, reported that Walter Dupee lost his favorite polo pony, Dolly, to
Category
19th Century American Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Sterling Silver
Primitive Toy Cottage
Located in Aurora, OR
This positively charming little dolly house has a real architectural knack. We love the hodgepodge
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Victorian Period Simulated Bamboo Towel Rail / Linen Rail / Posser
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, posser, dolly-legs, dolly-pegs, peggy, or washing maiden. They are usually possers in the UK, or plungers
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Dolly
Materials
Beech
H 39 in W 15 in D 21 in
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Antique Furniture Dolly For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique furniture dolly you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, zinc and paper, every antique furniture dolly was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique furniture dolly — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique furniture dolly is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique furniture dolly has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lewis Carroll, Lifetime Furniture Co. and Theodore Roosevelt are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Furniture Dolly?
An antique furniture dolly can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,625, while the lowest priced sells for $491 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
Questions About Antique Furniture Dolly
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique 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, 2021There 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, 2024To 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, 2024Whether 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 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.