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Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
collaboration with the publishers W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. of Edinburgh, Scotland). On a turned mahogany wooden
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Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Gesso, Wood, Paper

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
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1880s Italian Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fir

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 Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Spruce

Antique Dollhouse Biedermeier Boule Furniture Sofa, German 1860s - 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boulle sofa with original velvet upholstery
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Bed Room Furniture 1860-90s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Bedroom Furniture set with fine
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Delft, NL
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch doll house furniture, 1922-1945, model 568 and 614 Ado wooden furniture
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden mirror, 1920.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Wooden mirror. France, 1920.
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1920s French Space Age Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden mirror, 1920.
Wooden mirror, 1920.
H 126 in W 6 in D 90 in
1900s French Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table created in France circa 1900. Long and expansive, this forthrightly constructed
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique 1900s French Wooden Table
1900s French Wooden Table
H 33.5 in W 129.7 in D 39.6 in
Wooden Sculptor's Stand
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This nineteenth-century handmade grain wooden sculptor's table, in all probability from France, is
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Pine

Wooden Sculptor's Stand
Wooden Sculptor's Stand
H 45.67 in Dm 13.39 in
Carved Wooden Armchair
Located in Hägersten, SE
Hand carved wooden armchair from Mexico, early 20th century. Professionally re-upholstered with a
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Early 1900s Mexican Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Wood

Carved Wooden Armchair
Carved Wooden Armchair
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Wooden Bin
Located in Wilson, NC
This bin is faux painted to simulate wood and has a shaped apron on the base.
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1860s English Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wooden Bin
Wooden Bin
H 36 in W 21 in D 13 in
1910s French Wooden Barrel Table
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the rustic charm of this authentic 1910s French wooden barrel, a piece that brings the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

1910s French Wooden Barrel Table
1910s French Wooden Barrel Table
H 28.7 in W 22.4 in D 22.4 in
1880s French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and charm with our authentic 1880s French Wooden Chair. This
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

1880s French Wooden Chair
1880s French Wooden Chair
H 34.3 in W 16.4 in D 14.8 in
Antique Wooden Wheelchair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this rare Wooden Wheelchair. Crafted in wood and Iron, the wheelchair
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1890s American Industrial Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Wheelchair
Antique Wooden Wheelchair
H 50.79 in W 25.99 in D 46.07 in
1920s Wooden Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of exotic rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little
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1920s Indian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

1920s Wooden Box
1920s Wooden Box
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This wooden dining table is a piece of original design furniture realized in the late 19th century
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19th Century Unknown Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
Wooden Dining Table, 19th Century
H 44.69 in Dm 30.71 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic solid wooden stool. Made around 1920.
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1920s French Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
Rustic Wooden Stool, 1920s
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H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1800. An upright shape with a striking open-framed backrest and
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Early 19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
Antique Belgian Wooden Chair
H 33.1 in W 14.8 in D 12.2 in
Pair of Wooden benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian wooden benches. Measurements: Height: 15" Length: 17.5" Width: 12.5"
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1920s Italian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden benches
Pair of Wooden benches
H 15 in W 17.6 in D 12.5 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved wooden mirror.
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19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror
Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
decorative antique wooden bench
Located in Hamburg, DE
decorative antique wooden bench Step into the past with our handcrafted light-toned wooden bench, a
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

decorative antique wooden bench
decorative antique wooden bench
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Wooden High Italian Armchair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/433 - Unusual wooden high armchair with backrest and armrest: functional, comfortable and
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1890s Italian Charles X Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Wooden High Italian Armchair
Wooden High Italian Armchair
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
French Wooden Church Console, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
, this wooden church console is also a durable piece of furniture. The timeless design makes it easy to
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Church Console, 1900s
French Wooden Church Console, 1900s
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
1930s Spanish Wooden Farmhouse Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 1930s Spanish wooden farmhouse table.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

1930s Spanish Wooden Farmhouse Table
1930s Spanish Wooden Farmhouse Table
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Brutalist Wooden antique Sofa Table
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An Brutalist and Antique Sofa Table made out of an 18 th Century Chestnut wooden table top , based
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Brutalist Wooden antique Sofa Table
Brutalist Wooden antique Sofa Table
H 13.78 in W 84.65 in D 29.53 in
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rustic wooden stool from the 1880s. Stools has a great patina.
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1880s French Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
Wooden Rustic Stool, 1880s
H 8.27 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Wooden Toy Horse
Wooden Toy Horse
H 25.99 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
Old wooden cane chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden caned chair from the 1920s. It will be perfect by mixing it with other mismatched chairs or
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Early 20th Century European Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Old wooden cane chair
Old wooden cane chair
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Twentieth Century French Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage French wooden table. Covered in a pleasantly rustic patina, this accent table emits a
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Twentieth Century French Wooden Table
Twentieth Century French Wooden Table
H 19.3 in W 16.9 in D 16.9 in
Rustic Wooden Side Table
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Small wooden side table made of a solid piece of tree. Has a rustic and Wabi-Sabi look.
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Side Table
Rustic Wooden Side Table
H 7.88 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Antique American Wooden Settle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I've been fascinated with settles since I was a young kid making antique buying trips with my father through rural Pennsylvania. The high backs are so perfect for keeping the heat ni...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique American Wooden Settle
Antique American Wooden Settle
H 59.25 in W 79 in D 21 in
Rustic Wooden Pub Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic 19th century wooden bench, originally from a former pub in the city of Amsterdam. Would work
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Pub Bench
Rustic Wooden Pub Bench
H 31.5 in W 70.9 in D 19.7 in
Black Forest 19th Century Wooden Mirror with Hand-Carved Wooden Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest wooden mirror from the 19th century with hand-carved wooden frame inspired by tree
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden ladder made by the Dogon tribe of West Africa. With a unique history and culture
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Early 20th Century Malian Other Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Drafting Stool by Cook of Cambridge, MA Base Dimensions: 17" x 17" x 22" high Seat Height: 25" - 28 1/2" Backrest: 14" - 18 1/2" Materials: Wood & Steel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
Vintage Industrial Wooden Stool
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Rustic wooden stool 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture
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1850s French Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic wooden stool 19th century
Rustic wooden stool 19th century
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 13 in
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table from Scandinavia, produced circa 1900. A graceful side table featuring a sliding
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s Scandinavian Wooden Table
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Table
H 30.1 in W 37.4 in D 29.5 in
Japanese antique wooden low table / 3-step change table / wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table that combines a wooden box made in the late Edo period (1800s) in Japan and a
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Belgian Wooden Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden stool was made in Belgium and features a slightly tilted square seat with a cane center
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Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Antique Belgian Wooden Stool
Antique Belgian Wooden Stool
H 25.2 in W 14.6 in D 14.6 in
Mirror In Wooden Frame
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden frame with decorative elements, made in the 1890s in Austria.
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1880s Austrian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Mirror In Wooden Frame
Mirror In Wooden Frame
H 39.77 in W 20.08 in D 2.37 in
Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture
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1850s French Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Rustic Wooden Stool, 19th Century
H 20.87 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Italian Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Vintage wooden stool in faded red. This piece is originally from Italy and thought to be from the
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Wooden Stool
Vintage Italian Wooden Stool
H 20.08 in W 15.16 in D 12.21 in
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Chair epitomizes rustic charm and the enduring elegance of French
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19th Century French Country Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Chair
19th Century French Wooden Chair
H 32.7 in W 15.7 in D 17.7 in
Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
offers valuable storage. Authentic piece of furniture, seal on the back of the cabinet, which combines
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
H 70.87 in W 59.45 in D 23.23 in
Early 20th Century French Wooden Table
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th Century French Wooden Table effortlessly merges timeless design with a unique blend
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Table
Early 20th Century French Wooden Table
H 30.3 in W 79.7 in D 30.9 in
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Primitive wooden craved tripod chair. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina. Hand-crafted
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Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
Brutalist Spanish wooden tripod chair
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Cubist Wooden Sculpture
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Cubist wooden sculpture made and signed by A. van Heeswijk. Made of Oak in the 1920s in The
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Oak

Cubist Wooden Sculpture
Cubist Wooden Sculpture
H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in
Round Wooden Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier
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1920s Indian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Round Wooden Indian Box
Round Wooden Indian Box
H 3 in W 5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the rustic allure of this 19th Century French Wooden Chair, a piece that speaks volumes of
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Chair
19th Century French Wooden Chair
H 32 in W 16.8 in D 17.6 in
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This captivating 19th-century French wooden mirror is an artful mélange of the rustic and the
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
H 15.6 in W 12.5 in D 2.3 in
Rustic French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side
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19th Century French Country Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair
H 32.8 in W 17.4 in D 14.4 in
Rustic French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chair was crafted in 19th Century France. A beautifully preserved wooden side
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Wooden Chair
Rustic French Wooden Chair
H 33.5 in W 17.9 in D 20.3 in
1920s Continental Wooden Chest With Wooden Rollers
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s Continental Wooden Chest With Wooden Rollers. Beautiful design with figural carvings on the
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1920s Ethiopian Adirondack Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French-looking glass features a classical rectangular wooden frame adorned with
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
H 30 in W 24 in D 2 in
Vintage Boho Eastlake Wooden Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho wooden pedestal. A classic Eastlake design with the iconic mill work
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Eastlake Wooden Pedestal
Vintage Boho Eastlake Wooden Pedestal
H 43.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Large Wooden Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French carved and silver leaf wooden chandelier with gilt details, scrolling motif on arms and
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Large Wooden Chandelier
Large Wooden Chandelier
H 54 in Dm 46 in
Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
Located in London, GB
Our vintage gold gilt wooden wall mirror, is an exquisite piece that features bevelled glass that
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Late 19th Century Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
Vintage Gilt Wooden Wall Mirror.
H 36.62 in W 21.46 in D 0.99 in
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French wooden mirror is a charming artifact, exuding the elegance of a bygone era
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
H 14 in W 10.9 in D 1.6 in
1900s French Wooden Step Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This handy wooden step stool was made in France circa 1900. Three short steps, reinforced with
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Step Stool
1900s French Wooden Step Stool
H 28.9 in W 16.6 in D 15.2 in
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Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique wooden furniture furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of antique wooden furniture furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique wooden furniture furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique wooden furniture furniture, those designed in Folk Art, Baroque and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of antique wooden furniture furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Rajhastani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Wooden Furniture Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique wooden furniture furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $15 and can go as high as $850,650, while the average can fetch as much as $1,751.
Questions About Antique Wooden Furniture 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 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 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.