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Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Iron

Antique Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
H 37.8 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Embroidered roundel with Buddhist symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This medallion, which would have been sewn on a robe, depicts a number of symbols on a background
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Silk

Antique Israel Bezalel Carpet with Judaica Symbols
Located in Firenze, FI
Jerusalem. This exemplary is rich the Judaica symbol. Wool pile, cotton warp and weft. Soft coluours and
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wood

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor" Description: This original handcolored antique print
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1840s Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Paper

Islamic Persian Iron Helmut Engraved with Arabic Symbols
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique iron Hippocratic symbol made into lamp.
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19th Century American Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Iron

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A
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19th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Silver

Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent
Located in New York, NY
Allover abstract design with a lone star/sun design near the top right corner of this Moroccan heritage rug.
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Stone

Early 18th Century French Regence Love Symbol Giltwood Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th century French regence love symbol giltwood mirror. An early 18th century Regence
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC Measures- 12''H x 10.75''W x
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19th Century Asian Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Metal

Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Iron

Chinese Off-White and Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.  
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Navy Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.     
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Southwestern Navajo Decorated Woven Basket with Symbols C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Decorated Woven Basket with Symbols C1910
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Reed

Porcelain Tea Container with Good Luck Symbols, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A classic Chinese covered porcelain tea container with the double happiness symbol surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Egyptian Revival Table with Sacred Ibis Sculptures, Symbol for God Thoth
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and striking antique Egyptian Style table. For the collectors of beautiful antiques in general and of Egyptian Revival items in particular we recently acquired this wo...
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 18th Century Bed Warmer with Coat of Arm Symbols
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
noble family own coat-of-arms. The last is showing an unicorn which is a symbol for freedom, purity
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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Copper

Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols
Located in West Hollywood, CA
symbols and pomegranate motif enclosing a triple column of roundel medallions, in a profusion of tradition
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool

old Carved and lacquered chest, heraldic symbols and coats of arms, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique sculpted and lacquered chest, with opening seat, hand-carved with various heraldic symbols
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Poplar

Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Dragons & Symbols Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Dragons & Symbols Circa 1920 Measures- 60''L x 36.5''W x
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Silk

Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
zodiac and the rich cultural heritage of China. One holds a dagger, a symbol of hidden power. The other
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
Located in Lowestoft, GB
giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade. Each sphere is suspended
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great example of Chinese ceramic
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great example of Chinese ceramic
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
Chinese symbols of longevity. A truly elegant carpet with an exceptional patina. Provenance: Berdj M
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool

Copper Engraving: Jesus at the Cross with Vanitas Symbols and Passion Implement
Located in Hamburg, DE
vanitas symbols are thoughtfully incorporated. The depiction of Jesus with the tools of his suffering has
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1750s French Other Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Paper

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Gold

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Barometer & Thermometer w. Trefoil Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
years of the 1900s. With the trefoil symbol (for the trinity) on top, with the Gothic leaf patterns all
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfect light fixture for a born Sicilian / Italian. The word
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Plate With Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
symbols in rim. With wear, some holes in bottom. Field collected in Ghana in 2002. 2 inches high by 12
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' me...
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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool

Sergeant at Arms in Ceremonial Garb: Symbol of Authority and Protection, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled "Sergent d'Armes," depicts a Sergeant at Arms from the Middle Ages, a role that historically combined duties of law enforcement, security, and cer...
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1840s Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrest 'Opium Pillow' with Coin Symbol, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic opium pillow /headrest of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purp...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Chinese Porcelain Bowl with "Longevity" Symbols Made Late 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are delighted to offer this small gem of Chinese porcelain art. Made late in the Qing Dynasty in the late 19th century this bowl is decorated on the exterior with vegetation, flo...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra with five arms and separate bobesches. The base of each candelabra is inscribed with an "N" for Napoleon, the Napoleonic eagl...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Furniture Symbols

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Ormolu, Bronze

Chinese Etched Brass Tazza, Lotus Flower, Yin Yang Symbol, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
a Yin Yang symbol in the center surrounded by images of birds, a palm and fir tree. With three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XIV Wrought Iron Console with Soleil Symbol/Fleur-de-Lis
Located in Miami, FL
symbol reserve. Each side is decorated in the same fashion. The serpentine shaped marble on this piece is
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro with TAKARA-MONO SYMBOLS Precious Things
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Black body with polychrome decorative motif, daily life ob...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Symbols

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Enamel, Copper

The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving shows a highly ornate gorget, which would have been a symbol of rank and authority. These
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1780s Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Paper

Changsha bowl with abstract pattern presumed to be Islamic symbols, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in green and coffee coloured brown. Period : Late Tang Dynasty Prod...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Stoneware

Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
international symbol of wisdom and learning) this work of art is the ideal decorative piece on a desk or
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass

"Zodiac Box, " Lidded Art Deco Bronze Casket with Zodiac Symbols by Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the Zodiac symbols -- four on the lid and two on each of the four sides. The box was created by
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Bronze

"The Arts, " Large Silvered Bronze Casket with Symbols of Pottery, Spinning et Al
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed with symbols of the arts, including literature, sculpture, pottery and
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Vase Schneider With the symbol of candy or French flag, (Chickoree), 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Crane Reed Shore Symbol of Luck and Longvity
Located in Munich, DE
scene with a crane in a reed shore. In asian arts and crafts the crane is a symbol for longvity and
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Glass

Vintage Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus Flowers, Cloud Symbols in Navy, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Tibetan temple runner consisting of three seat designs with Lotus Flowers and Cloud Symbols
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Chinese Peking “Near Square” with Good Fortune Symbols in ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Chinese Peking in a “near square” size with symbols for fortune, prosperity, and long life
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1890s Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Fortune Symbols in Ivory, Navy, Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Chinese Peking with Lion Dog and Symbols for Fortune, Prosperity, and Long Life. A beautiful
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Ningxia Saddle Cover with Auspicious Symbol Border in Indigo Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
pairs of leather holders within an auspicious symbol border. The saddle cover has a cloth backing that
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Gothic Revival Oak Coat Rack w. Hand Carved Trefoil Symbols & 'Pen Connections'
Located in Lisse, NL
lefts the artisan's studio 100 years ago. The hand carved Gothic trefoil symbols (for the trinity) in
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug with Auspicious Symbols in Royal Blue, Navy, Camel
Located in Barrington, IL
through its understatement. The rug has a Royal Blue color field with auspicious objects and symbols
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gothic Revival Brass Church Bible Stand w. IHS Sign in Quatrefoil Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
special are the quatrefoil symbol in the center with inside that symbol the IHS 'monogram'. These Gothic
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Brass Church Sculpture Stand w. Cloissoné Lamb of God Symbol 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 19th century Gothic church altar stand with cloisonné Agnus Dei symbol in a bronze quatrefoil
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Oak Winged Ox Sculpture, Symbol of Saint Luke the Evangelist
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and amazingly hand carved Saint Luke symbol wall sculpture. This relatively large, hand
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Oak

Stunning Large Oak Corpus Christi on Crucifix w. Symbols of the Four Evangelists
Located in Lisse, NL
. The four artistically hand-carved symbols ofcourse represent the four evangelists. The manner in which
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Antique Furniture Symbols

Materials

Oak

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Antique Furniture Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique furniture symbols for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, all antique furniture symbols available were constructed with great care. Antique furniture symbols have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture symbols bearing Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique furniture symbols over the years, but those made by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Furniture Symbols?

Antique furniture symbols can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,706, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $53,717.
Questions About Antique Furniture Symbols
  • 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 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 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 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 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.