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Early 20th C. Italian Art Nouveau Vanity in Walnut, Entry Mirror, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Beautiful and useful as an entrance mirror furniture for its drawers and support compartments
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black Glass Frame
By Carolina Mirror Corp
Located in New York, NY
A vertical wall mirror with black glass frame and chrome corners, Art Deco period, circa early-20th
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Antique Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black Glass Frame
Art Deco Wall Mirror with Black Glass Frame
H 50.25 in W 32.13 in D 1.25 in
Rare Italian Furniture Ebonized, with Original Mirror and Carvings
Located in Buggiano, IT
Rare Italian furniture from 1880, ebonized, with original mirror and carvings. Flower holder at the
Category

1880s Italian Rustic Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fir

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
confidence~~we have a wide variety of high quality antique mirrors, furniture and decorative accessories~~  
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style carved walnut framed wall mirror By Widdicomb USA
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Biggs Federal Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Three Panel Overmantel Wall Mirror
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A horizontally oriented three-panel mahogany overmantel mirror with scrolling pediment centred with
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Patina Framed Mirror
Located in Alton, GB
Beautifully aged patina framed mirror.
Category

19th Century Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Antique Patina Framed Mirror
Patina Framed Mirror
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 0.79 in
Horizontal Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Venetian mirror with etched rose motif along mirror frame. Measurements: Height: 24
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1920s Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Antique Horizontal Venetian Mirror
Horizontal Venetian Mirror
H 24 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
Directoire’ Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Directoire’ giltwood mirror. Circa 1870. Perfect for today's transitional
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19th Century Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Directoire’ Mirror
Directoire’ Mirror
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
Mahogany Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Mirror Antique American mahogany overdoor / overmantel mirror with rectangular mirror
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mahogany Mirror
Mahogany Mirror
H 16 in W 28.6 in D 1.63 in
Brutalist Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Brutalist mirror
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Early 19th Century Brutalist Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Mirror
Brutalist Mirror
H 53.25 in W 34.25 in D 1 in
Trumeau Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Gilt Directoire Trumeau Mirror with a scene of Diana walking up to Eros
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19th Century French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Trumeau Mirror
Trumeau Mirror
H 71.5 in W 35.5 in D 4 in
Palmwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
and distressed mirror plate. French c1920s H86cm x W65cm
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1920s French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Palmwood

Palmwood Mirror
Palmwood Mirror
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
Venetian Mirror
Located in Hellerup, DK
BIG and gorgeous antique French mirror in the Venetian style with cut and engraved glass panels and
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1920s European Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood

Venetian Mirror
Venetian Mirror
H 59.45 in W 41.34 in D 1.19 in
Single Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular mirror, lacquered olive wood, gilt bronze.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Olive, Wood

Single Mirror
Single Mirror
H 35.5 in W 31.5 in D 2.25 in
Ebony mirrors
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A ripple moulded mirror in ebony with antique glass.
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1860s Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Ebony

Ebony mirrors
Ebony mirrors
H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
19th Victorian Mahogany Shaving Mirror or Chest Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Victorian Mahogany Shaving Mirror or dress mirror to go on the table or on the Chest. Mirror
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Bullseye Mirror
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A very large Regency hand carved wall mirror, centred with convex glass. Shown here water gilded
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19th Century British Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Bullseye Mirror
H 106 in W 106 in D 8 in
French Bistro Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
This French bistro mirror (in a later frame) has just the right "je ne sais quoi" that will dress
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19th Century French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

French Bistro Mirror
French Bistro Mirror
H 44.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Mirror
Located in Rochester, NY
American 19th century solid oak mirror. Original old finish.
Category

19th Century American Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Antique Mirror
H 53.5 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
Sunburst Shaped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Spanish giltwood mirror with mirror insets in frame. Measurements: 28" diameter.
Category

Early 1900s Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Sunburst Shaped Mirror
Sunburst Shaped Mirror
H 28 in Dm 28 in
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian carved and gilt wood mirror with mirror insets and original patina
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
H 30 in Dm 30 in
French Bistro Mirror
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large antique French bistro mirror. The French call this type of mirror "miroir de bistro" as they
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Early 1900s French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Bistro Mirror
French Bistro Mirror
H 59.45 in W 38.19 in D 2.17 in
Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and impressive 19th century Italian carved and giltwood mirror. Circa 1880. Sure to make a
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19th Century Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Giltwood Mirror
Italian Giltwood Mirror
H 64 in W 48 in D 3 in
English Mahogany Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
This mirror has a one inch beveled edge and is recessed in a molded oval frame. The mirror is
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1890s English Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

English Mahogany Mirror
English Mahogany Mirror
H 27.38 in W 34 in D 4.13 in
English Mahogany Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany mirror, the broken arch pediment with urn finial on plinth, sides have reeded
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1860s English Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

English Mahogany Mirror
English Mahogany Mirror
H 33 in W 22.25 in D 2.5 in
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Spanish giltwood sunburst mirror. Measurements: Diameter 23" Depth 3".
Category

1920s Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
H 23 in Dm 23 in
19th Century Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very wide, heavily carved frame with a reversed cove toward the back. Beautiful beveled mirror in
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19th Century French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Mirror
19th Century Mirror
H 44 in W 27 in D 3 in
Sunburst Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Spanish circa 1920s gilt and carved wood mirror. Measurements: Diameter 20?.
Category

1920s Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Convex Mirror, Also Called “witch mirror”, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A large round metal mirror. This convex mirrors were called “witch mirrors” because they were
Category

1860s Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Pine Mirror
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
English Pine Mirror
Category

19th Century English Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine

English Pine Mirror
English Pine Mirror
H 300 in W 50 in D 3.5 in
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regency gilt convex mirror with surmounted eagle flanked by cascading leaves and rosettes with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
H 30 in W 21.25 in D 3 in
Italian Walnut Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian walnut mirror. Antique provincial bleached walnut mirror with later antiqued plate with
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1820s Italian Empire Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Italian Walnut Mirror
Italian Walnut Mirror
H 31 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
Spanish Colonial Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century spanish colonial mirror. Measurements: Height: 12"  Width: 9"  Depth: 2"
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Spanish Colonial Mirror
Spanish Colonial Mirror
H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
French Régence Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
a Régence mirror, elaborately carved and gilded with squash / gourd pediment, France, 18th century
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18th Century French Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Régence Mirror
French Régence Mirror
H 58 in W 30.5 in D 3 in
Louis Phillippe mirror
Located in Älvsjö, SE
Louis Phillippe mirror.
Category

1920s French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Louis Phillippe mirror
Louis Phillippe mirror
H 57.49 in W 37.41 in D 1.97 in
Antique Walnut Mirror, Victorian Walnut Dressing Mirror, Scotland 1880, H1065
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Mirror, Victorian Walnut Dressing Mirror, Table Mirror, Antique Furniture, Scotland
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regency giltwood convex mirror with eagle pediment mount and scrolling acanthus details. Original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
H 34 in W 18 in D 6 in
Antique Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Spanish giltwood mirror with mirror insets in frame. Measurements: Diameter: 27".
Category

1920s Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Antique Sunburst Mirror
Antique Sunburst Mirror
H 27 in Dm 27 in
Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Meissen Porcelain Mirror
Meissen Porcelain Mirror
H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in
Small Antique Bronze Mirror, France, Art Nouveau, Handheld Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique handheld mirror made of bronze. Facated mirror with signs of age and use
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Giltwood French Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Mirror mirror, this enchanting antique was crafted in 19th Century France. Made to reflect the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Giltwood French Mirror
Giltwood French Mirror
H 28.3 in W 24 in D 3.1 in
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror
Category

Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
H 28 in W 28 in D 3 in
Pair Neoclassical Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair neoclassical Mirrors. Pair mahogany gilt and painted with mercury glass in the neoclassical
Category

1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Pair Neoclassical Mirrors
Pair Neoclassical Mirrors
H 26.25 in W 33.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique Japanned Mirror
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An Antique Japanned Wall Mirror, a rare item that stands as a testament to the exquisite
Category

Late 19th Century European Queen Anne Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Japanned Mirror
Antique Japanned Mirror
H 52 in W 24 in D 1 in
Large Continental Mirror
Located in Southall, GB
A large and impressive antique mirror with an ornate gold gilt and heavily decorated frame with
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19th Century Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Large Continental Mirror
Large Continental Mirror
H 64.5 in W 21.5 in D 4 in
Italian Repousse Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A rare find! An amazing 19th century Italian repousse mirror that is six feet high and four feet
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19th Century Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Repousse Mirror
Italian Repousse Mirror
H 80 in W 47 in D 1 in
Spanish Colonial Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial gilt wood mirror with mirror insets. Measurements: Depth: 4
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Spanish Colonial Mirror
Spanish Colonial Mirror
H 48 in W 29 in D 4 in
19th Century Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
An unusual and very chic distortion mirror, with beautiful walnut wooden frame.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Distortion Mirror
19th Century Distortion Mirror
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
Regency giltwood convex mirror, English, circa 1825, with well carved eagle on a rocky outcrop
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
H 43.71 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in
French Trumeau Mirror with its Original Grey Finish & Mirrors, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden trumeau mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France features a
Category

19th Century French Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Mirror
Located in Madison, MS
This truly is a one-of-a-kind mirror with so many unique details. It originates from 19th century
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Mirror
19th Century Mirror
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
Antique Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s wood mirror with mirror insets. Measurements: Height 48" Width 24.5".
Category

1920s Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Giltwood Mirror
Antique Giltwood Mirror
H 48 in W 24.5 in D 4 in
English Rosewood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English rosewood oval mirror. Measurements: Length: 37" Width: 25" Depth: 1.5".
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

English Rosewood Mirror
English Rosewood Mirror
H 25 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
Large Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 19th century Spanish giltwood sunburst mirror with mirror insets. Measurements: Height
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19th Century Spanish Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Large Gilt Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930's Italian gilt wood mirror with foliage motif rays and with mirror insets
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Venetian Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, Venetian, with clear and copper mirrored glass engraved with a beautiful floral motif and
Category

1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Antique Venetian Mirror
Antique Venetian Mirror
H 36 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
Antique French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French mirror made with a hand carved Regency style wood frame. The finish and paint is all
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1880s French Regency Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Mirror
Antique French Mirror
H 26.5 in W 20 in D 4 in
Walnut Rectangular Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English walnut mirror. Measurements: Height: 35" Width: 27.5" Depth: 4"  
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1920s English Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Walnut Rectangular Mirror
Walnut Rectangular Mirror
H 35 in W 27.5 in D 4 in
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Mirror with Inset Mirrored Pieces
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical style giltwood mirror with inset mirrored pieces. Stunning Venetian
Category

1920s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mirror Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Antique Mirror Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique mirror antique furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every item from our selection of antique mirror antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique mirror antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique mirror antique furniture, those designed in Louis XVI, Victorian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique mirror antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stephen Cavallo, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mirror Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique mirror antique furniture start at $20 and top out at $1,136,884 with the average selling for $3,630.
Questions About Antique Mirror Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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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 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.