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Silver Brooch Josef Hoffmann Austrian Jugendstil Embossed Leaves 1912
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
addition to a variety of articles of daily use, furniture and interior decoration, he also designed various
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest by Bethlehem Furniture
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Parkesburg, PA
, some edge veneer loss from normal age and use - may show normal wear for antique - vintage furniture
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Table Ouija, Used for Séances, United States, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A small table for séances, also called mediumistic. The ouija board, made of wood, with a wavy edge, has a surface Flat black, resting on a central base with 4 legs. All the letter...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pharmacy Woodwork Used as Library, circa 1900
By A. Bicchierini
Located in Marseille, FR
Woodwork forming oak library style 1900s composed of numerous storage and shelves. Originally it was a pharmacy woodwork. Decor with lily flowers.
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Early 1900s French Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Oak

  • Pharmacy Woodwork Used as Library, circa 1900
  • Pharmacy Woodwork Antique as Library, circa 1900
  • Pharmacy Woodwork Used as Library, circa 1900
  • Pharmacy Woodwork Antique as Library, circa 1900
H 118.12 in. W 354.34 in. D 9.85 in.
1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely dog bed created from vintage Chinese chair. Carved back. Scroll feet.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed
  • 1920s Chinese Chair Antique to Create Dog Bed
  • 1920s Chinese Chair Used to Create Dog Bed
  • 1920s Chinese Chair Antique to Create Dog Bed
H 15 in. W 28.5 in. D 18.5 in.
Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging
Located in Sheffield, MA
An early rustic folding table used by tradesman possibly for paper hanging. Table folds up making
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Painted Sacristy Furniture
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful sacristy furniture in painted poplar wood. This piece of furniture features an original
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18th Century Italian Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Poplar

  • 18th Century Painted Sacristy Furniture
  • Antique 18th Century Painted Sacristy Furniture
  • 18th Century Painted Sacristy Furniture
  • Antique 18th Century Painted Sacristy Furniture
H 59.06 in. W 25.6 in. D 82.68 in.
Medieval Spanish Rare Storage Box Used for Sword Storage
Located in Houston, TX
This 15th century box used to store a sword has the original iron and hand painting throughout. The
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of a Horse used for Hunting in England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cheval de Chasse Anglaise'. Original old print of a horse used for hunting in
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Late 19th Century Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

19th Century Bronze Miniature Shoe Model Used as Paperweight
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a lovely 19th century bronze miniature shoe model used as paperweight. The bronze shows has
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19th Century French Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century Portable Folding Used Beechwood Easel
Located in Casteren, NL
an easy-to-carry package. The easel has been used extensively outdoor and shows many splashes and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Beech, Paint

Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a chinese carved wood furniture pediment featuring a scene of two pairs of birds that
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
  • Antique Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
  • Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
  • Antique Chinese Carved Wood Furniture Pediment
H 8 in. W 34 in. D 3.5 in.
Top-Class Antique Display Stand Made in Japan Using Mulberry Wood
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used for high-end furniture in Japan. Especially not used for large furniture. Mulberry wood is used
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
designed to be used with wingback armchairs, the idea being, when not in use they can be neatly stored
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Papier Maché Lion's Head with Real Teeth for Taxidermy Use
Located in Leuven , BE
Papier mâché lions head, with nice coloured patina in off-white, black and red. The head was used
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19th Century German Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

French Stool Vintage Louis XV Rev Oak Upholstered Recover or Use
Located in Mimizan, FR
Stool French Louis XV revival upholstered recover or use as is Early 20th century Carved oak
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer Furniture
Located in Nordhavn, DK
. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled according to the herbs
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Elm

  • Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of  Drawer Furniture
  • Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of  Drawer Furniture
  • Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of  Drawer Furniture
  • Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of  Drawer Furniture
H 65.36 in. W 46.86 in. D 20.48 in.
Antique Swedish Folkart Sunnerbo Painting Made to Use as a Pillow
By Sunnerboskolan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters...
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Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paint, Linen, Hemp, Paper, Feathers

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Multi Use Game Table with Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century painted wood game, side or small console table. This Swedish table features nice clean lines and a top, that can be opened to double the surface space. This wo...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Metal

Burmese Side Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish Burmese antique side table Classic Burmese furniture with amazingly intricate hand carved
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1890s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Other

Important Gothic Revival Using 17th Century Panels Bookcase Dresser Cherubs
Located in GB
style Gothic arches, this really is a piece of art furniture Naturally it can be used as a dresser
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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Basket Used for Wool & Silks, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 19th century Georgian mahogany wool basket, used in the Georgian era for holding silk
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19th Century English Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Pine

Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic field that moves the needle. This type of galvanometer was used for measurement of insulation of
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1850s British Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba medicine mortar with classic Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Work Table Used as Butcher Block Bleached Finish Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
French industrial style work table, that had previously been used in a French Boucherie (butcher
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1890s French Industrial Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Gilt Console Table - Louis XVI Carved Furniture
Located in Crawley, GB
French Gilt Console Table - Louis XVI Carved Furniture. Antique style gilt side table having
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Late 19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ Uses Mainly Light Wood Materials
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ uses mainly light wood materials such as kingwood or
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Wrought Iron and It's Decorative Use" by Maxwell Ayrton & Arnold Silcock
By Maxwell Ayrton, Arnold Silcock
Located in valatie, NY
Wrought iron and its decorative use by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock. New York: Charles
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Early 20th Century American Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
We seem to have acquired a batch of fine Burmese furniture of late - hats off to our buying team
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1880s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Other

Carved Burmese Side Table Myanmar Burma Furniture, 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
in the world. Offered in great shape ready for home use right away.
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1840s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Chairs with Stylized Floral Inlays Using Pewter Ebony
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
using Pewter Ebony and fruit woods.
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Spanish Marble Bath with Rings Restored Using Iron Grapples
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish one block solid marble bath with rings, repaired and restored using antique
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th Century Spanish Marble Bath with Rings Restored Using Iron Grapples
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish one block solid marble bath with rings, repaired and restored using antique
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
auch der Landkarten'. Original antique print illustrating the use of an armillary sphere. This print
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18th Century Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Canada 1851 Used the Famous 12d Black, SG4 Antique Postage Stamp
Located in Jersey, GB
great stamps of the British Empire, and the first in used condition we have ever handled in the past 20
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19th Century British Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

  • Canada 1851 Used the Famous 12d Black, SG4 Antique Postage Stamp
  • Canada 1851 Used the Famous 12d Black, SG4 Antique Postage Stamp
  • Canada 1851 Used the Famous 12d Black, SG4 Antique Postage Stamp
  • Canada 1851 Used the Famous 12d Black, SG4 Antique Postage Stamp
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H 0.95 in. W 0.79 in. D 0.1 in.
Antique Work Board Used by Japanese Craftsmen/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi Wall Painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
received a very nice item. This time, we would like to introduce a working board used by Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Islamic Side Table Moorish Damascan Furniture Interiors, 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
tripartite base with bird - hen? - supports Offered in great shape ready for home use right away We ship
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1870s Islamic Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Ikupasuy, Wooden Carved Ceremonial Stick Used by Ainu Men When Making Offeri
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a Ikupasuy, often referred to a mustache lifter. Carved wood with lacquer on top. Motives of a fish, probably a killer whale, surrounded by waves. The Ainu people is a small ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Quarter Sawn Oak Side Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Garnerville, NY
Splendid quarter sawn oak Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture side table. Circa 1910-15. Beautifully
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Rare Pottery Coated with Copper Plate Used in Japan/Tsubo Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is used in Japan. It seems to be in the Edo period (1700s-1800s). But details are unknown
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Chippendale Buffet Sideboard by ROYAL FURNITURE Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique c 1910 Chippendale Buffet Sideboard Walnut by ROYAL
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Northern Swedish Country Furniture Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
patina after over 200 years of use. However it’s still a solid and stable, working furniture which is
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Two-Tone Table Lamps, Easily Converted to Use Silk Shade
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of 19th century two-tone table lamps, easily converted to use silk ShadeLabeled "Lampe a
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Metal

Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
horizontality of the composition and lines and the top board straight which makes us think of the use of
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Iron

Burmese Side Table Carved Elephant Legs Burma Antique Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
date to circa 1890 Offered in great shape ready for home use right away We ship to every corner of
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1890s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Other

Chinese Antique Wooden Handled Bucket Originally Used to Carry and Measure Rice
Located in London, GB
Chinese Antique wooden rice bucket with through pegged joints to the handle uniting the carrying straps which were bent into place when the wood was green when inserting the shaped h...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 18th Century Georgian Oak Livery Cabinet, circa 1780, Very Stable / Useable
Located in San Francisco, CA
/ useable.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Oak

Intriguing Set of 4 Spanish Wooden Molds Used in Shaping Toile and Other Soft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing set of 4 Spanish Wooden Molds used in shaping toile and other soft metals. A
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood in good condition. This antique Italian seating furniture has a straight white framed back rest
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18th Century Italian Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Metal

Old Hunting Scene of the 'Camelopard', a Name Often Used for a Giraffe, 1813
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hunting the Camelopard', the Giraffe was often called the camelopard. This print originates from Samuel Howitt's 'Foreign Field Sports'. Artists and Engr...
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1810s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Old Print of Daggers, Axes, Spears, Lances, Swords Used in the Middle Ages, 1810
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of Anglo Saxon flag (53) , swords (54,55), slingshot (56), magisterial staffs (57,58,74) lances (59-63), daggers (64,65), double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipen...
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1810s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Cast Brass Roman Figural Furniture Appliques
Located in New York, NY
can be anchored to a furniture piece to add interest or can be used in other possible artistic
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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century cast iron lions paws furniture feet. Often used for a table, dresser or side cabinet
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Iron

  • 19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
  • 19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
  • 19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
  • 19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
H 1.75 in. W 3.25 in. D 3.18 in.
Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late Victorian Military Campaign used
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Flap in Walnut, Desk with Chest, Used for Travel, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique brown walnut flap, used as a desk with travel chest of the time, precious hand carved
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Asian Teak Wood Folk Style Tree Trunk Planter Originally Used as Mortar
Located in Yonkers, NY
appearance, ideal to be used as a rustic planter. Created in Asia possibly during the 19th century, this teak
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19th Century Asian Primitive Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Antique Prints of Saddles and Pads Used by the Field Force, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Saddles & Pads used by the Abyssinian Field Force'. Set of two lithographs of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Great Britain 1840 2d. Blue from Plate 2, Used SG5 Antique Postage Stamp
Located in Jersey, GB
Great Britain 1840 2d. Blue Plate 2, SG5. The superb ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ ”pairs” together with the unique cover, all cancelled by the circular date stamp of "Dorchester”. A t...
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19th Century British Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique China Cabinet in Walnut by Hellam Furniture Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rolling antique China cabinet in walnut by Hellam Furniture Co 1920s A truly fantastic piece with
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
two parts so can be moved around easily Circa 1820 on this fine piece of English furniture Great
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1820s Antique Used Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Used Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique used furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique used furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique used furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique used furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Denoyer-Geppert, A. Bicchierini and Army & Navy CSL produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Used Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique used furniture at 1stDibs is $1,375, while they’re typically $167 on the low end and $120,006 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Used Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How you use an antique cash register depends on the type. Push-button cash registers allow you to punch in the sale price and then push another button to open a drawer. With crank cash registers, you must turn the crank to unlatch the drawer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique cash registers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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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 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
  • 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.