Antique Mennonite Furniture
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
additional patterning. It is probably Mennonite in origin. The quilt is in excellent, probably unwashed
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1890s American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Roman Stripe Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
a side. The quilt is 67" x 76". Condition is excellent. Pennsylvania Mennonite origin; made circa
Category
1890s American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mennonite Original Pattern Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Joseph's Coat Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Mennonite pattern. Each color stripe has a different quilting pattern. The diagonal stripe border adds
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite Touching Stars quilt clearly reflects the Victorian era in which it was made. The
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Late 19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Mennonite Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Mennonite Piece bars quilt from Lancaster County PA.
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19th Century North American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mennonite bars quilt red and green bars quilt. The condition is very good and crisp
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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Antique Quilt Mennonite Wool Stars with Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
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Antique Patchwork "Mennonite Blazing Stars" Blue Quilt in Cotton, USA, 1880s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
USA, 1880's
“Mennonite Blazing Stars” antique quilt.
Measures: H 200 x W 195 cm.
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
H 78.75 in W 76.78 in D 0.2 in
Mennonite Hexagons Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite hexagons quilt makes a stunning composition. The colors are beautifully arranged
Category
1870s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wool
Mennonite Sampler Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Order Mennonite origin. There is slight fading but they are still very bold and vibrant. The patterns
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1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Mennonite Sawtooth Diamond Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This stunning Mennonite sawtooth diamond quilt is made with a beautiful combination of two rich
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The placement of color gives this Mennonite Log Cabin quilt more than its basic light and dark
Category
1890s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Tumbling Blocks Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Mennonite example is no exception. The use of solid black for the tops of the blocks with mostly printed
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mennonite Lone Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
. The colors of this dramatic quilt are indicative of its Mennonite, Eastern Pennsylvania origin. Made
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1890s American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Variable Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The red background of this very "Dutchy" Pennsylvania German quilt gives it an intense glow. The consistent use of lemon yellow for the centers of the stars offset by orange and gree...
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Touching Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The pattern, colors and quilting come together in this Touching Stars quilt to make a truly stellar pattern (pun intended). Eight point stars are traditionally made of diamond shaped...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Mennonite Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th c. Mennonite pine wood daybed. Hinged top lifts up and front base pulls out to create bed
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mennonite Crazy Quilt with Circles
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unusual Mennonite Quilt appears to superimpose circles on the background of a crazy quilt. It
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Mennonite Streak of Lightning Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite Streak of Lightning quilt is a real eye dazzler. Red is the color wheel opposite to
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1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Barnraising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
. Pennsylvania Mennonite origin; made circa 1880. Both front and back are wool.
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Barnraising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
graphic masterpiece. The quilt was made by a Mennonite family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Sawtooth Diamond Quilt with Appliques
Located in Darnestown, MD
Vibrant and dynamic Mennonite Sawtooth Diamond Quilt with the unusual addition of applique patterns
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Puss in the Corner Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Vibrant Mennonite Puss in the Corner (aka Improved Nine Patch) quilt with intense colors. They are
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Trip Around the World Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
century. It is the ultimate version of a Mennonite Trip Around the World quilt. The Joseph's Coat, or
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Diamond in a Square Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite Diamond in a Square quilt has the unusual addition of a square within the diamond
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
19th Century Mennonite Country Settlers Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
A perfect bench with scrollied arm, lift top seat, strong original paint reflective of the Biedermeier influence on prairie settlements in tha late 19th century.
A typical countr...
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1880s Canadian Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mennonite Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This powerful windmill blades (aka Pineapple) log cabin quilt is unusually sophisticated in its use of color. The rich chocolate brown, salmon, blue and green work perfectly together...
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Trip Around the World Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
It is difficult to imagine that the bold, saturated colors of this Trip Around the World quilt are from the late 19th century. The calico bars backing, however, is one of several sur...
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1920 Mennonite Sleep Bench in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
lid.
Acquired from a private collection.
Mennonite communities were given land by the Canadian
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1920s Canadian Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Pine
19thc Pennsylvania Mennonite Wool One Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC WOOL GEOMETRIC ONE PATCH QUILT FROM LANCASTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA .THIS WONDERFUL MENNONITE
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
LATE 19THC BLACK AND WHITE MENNONITE QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY RARE BLACK AND WHITE MENNONITE QUILT AND PRISTINE CONDITION FOUND IT IN PENNSYLVANIA
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19THC MENNONITE FLOWER GARDEN QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC MENNONITE COLORFUL ALL WOOL FLOWER GARDEN QUILT IN MINT CONDITION RARE COLORS VERY GRAPHIC
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Wool Pennsylvania Mennonite Six Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FOLKY SIX POINT STAR WOOL MENNONITE QUILT HAS A GREAT GEOMETRIC LOOK.THE COLORS ARE PRIMARY
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19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
1920'S MENNONITE BASKET QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERY RARE COLOR COMBINATION AND FANTASTIC QUILTING AND PRISTINE CONDITION.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Mennonite Red Stars on a Cheddar Ground Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc red stars on a cheddar orange ground. This Mennonite quilt is in fine as found condition. It
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pennsylvania 19thc Wool Mennonite Bars & One Patch Tied Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Wool Mennonite bars and one patch tied quilt with folky hand red ties. The dusty rose bars
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Mid 19th c. Primitive Mexican Mennonite Farmhouse Table c.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade rustic mid-19th century Mennonite farmhouse table table with center drawer. The
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19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Wool Mennonite One Patch Trip Around The World Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC PENNSYLVANIA MENNONITE WOOL ONE PATCH TRIP AROUND THE WORLD QUILT.THE COLORS ARE
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mennonite Lone Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Mennonite Lone Star quilt could not be richer in color. The deep green background perfectly
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Refectory Table, America, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Mennonite Refectory table, America, 19th century.
Beautifully constructed dining table includes
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Mennonite Streak of Lightning Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Streak of Lightning Quilt displays the strong graphics for which Mennonite quilts are known
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pennsylvania Touching Stars Mennonite Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Pennsylvania Mennonite touching stars quilt with great colors and condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pennsylvania Mennonite Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19th century PA log cabin quilt. This quilt has all the bells and whistles with a great saw tooth on the inside of the quilt. The centre log cabin, wonderful pieced in set ...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Mennonite Church Pew
Located in Alexandria, VA
Gorgeous antique pew from a Mennonite Church in rural Oklahoma. It's a beautiful primitive pine
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mounted Mennonite Quilt
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Checkerboard design. Diagonal Stripes. Light Beiges, dark Beige,lavender, rust, gingham, plaid, tiny bows. Loaded with old American charm.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
C. 1910 Mennonite "Windmill" Quilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Mennonite quilt in the Windmill pattern Circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bench From a Mennonite Meeting House
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully minimal wood bench out of a Mennonite meeting house
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hello White House Framed Mennonite Quilt
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Framed quilt loaded with colors and life. Squares with stripes of color. Beiges, off whites, turqoise lavender, khaki, dark browns. Many different applications. Border is a rose ru...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Handmade Patchwork "Mennonite Blazing Stars" Quilt in Cotton, USA 1880s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
USA, 1880's
“Mennonite Blazing Stars” antique quilt.
Measures: H 200 x W 195 cm.
Category
1880s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
H 78.75 in W 76.78 in D 0.2 in
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Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Starbursts Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Starbursts are just the beginning of the patterning of this exciting quilt. Diamonds are filled with Robbing Peter to Pay Paul type circles that look quite different when used in hal...
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Rose Wreaths Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued wreaths quilt goes by various names, most often Rose Wreath. It is in excellent, unwashed condition. Finely cross stitched on the back are the initials CWK. Could this...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine eight point star quilt is in pristine condition with a couple minor tiny spots. Mostly posted on the back side. This is a very large quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc flying geese or birds in flight quilt in bars format. This quilt is made from such amazing calico and bandana fabrics. The condition is mint with minor fade in the geese.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic courthouse steps log cabin quilt with a good use of lights and darks. Solid red and orange logs play well against the printed fabrics. Excellent condition. It is lightweight ...
Category
1890s American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Evening Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Evening Stars Quilt is a lovely variation of a traditional pattern. Placing one star within another and placing the red stars abutting one another creates a variety of optical i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching w...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
H 32 in W 32 in D 0.25 in
19thc Cotton Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc cotton amazing log cabin quilt in amazing condition and great graphics. The backing has blue & brown calico backing.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Amish Bars Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Hand Sewn Amish bars crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in cotton and finely quilted. This cool most unusual colors Amish crib quilt is in great condition. T...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Wool Wind Mill Blades Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc wool wind mill blades / log cabin quilt was found in Pennsylvania The quilt is in very good condition. The backing is very good as well. Very unusual with the striped border.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th C Rare Wool Amish Log Cabin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc all wool Amish Lancaster County,Pennsylvania log cabin quilt is in fine condition.We have never had or seen pastel with dark wool pieces.It is so typical of Lancaster...
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Postage Stamp Crib Quilt- Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Amish Hole in the Barn Door Quilt, Dated 1890
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century very rare Holmes county Ohio Amish hole in the barn door quilt. This early and very rare all cotton quilt has a cheddar backing and very interesting color combo. The con...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mennonite Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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Antique Mennonite Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique mennonite furniture for your home. An item from our selection of antique mennonite furniture — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique mennonite furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique mennonite furniture, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Antique Mennonite Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique mennonite furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,088.
Questions About Antique Mennonite Furniture
- 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024To 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024How 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, 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
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Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Tramp Art, America’s Most Misunderstood Art Form, Is Trending in Interiors
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.