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Painted Farm Table in Reclaimed Antique Wood, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Restored/Modified by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional replica of a Danish harvest table made from reclaimed 19th century Nordic Pine. Top is 4cm thick (almost 2"). Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles wor...
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19th Century Danish Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Pine

ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY THEATER 19th CENTURY
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY THEATER 19th CENTURY DECORATIVE FRENCH THEATER MADE IN PAINTED WOOD AND
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19th Century French Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

  • ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY  THEATER  19th CENTURY
  • Used FRENCH TOY  THEATER  19th CENTURY
  • ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY  THEATER  19th CENTURY
  • Used FRENCH TOY  THEATER  19th CENTURY
H 31.5 in. W 29.53 in. D 15.75 in.
Antique, Decorative, Giltwood, Full Length Mirror
By Antique Mirror
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
Antique full length gold decorative mirror in the style of Louis XVI. Slight age showing in some of
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique Gilded Frame Began 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large antique gilded frame. finely carved in wood and golden with fine gold. circa 1900. measures
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

  • Large Antique Gilded Frame Began 20th Century
  • Large Used Gilded Frame Began 20th Century
  • Large Antique Gilded Frame Began 20th Century
  • Large Used Gilded Frame Began 20th Century
H 30.32 in. W 25.2 in. D 1.97 in.
Large Antique Doughset Planter or Coffee Table
By Restored/Modified by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have transformed this very large antique doughset, carved from a single piece of birch, into a
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19th Century Latvian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Pine

Antique Italian White Carrara Marble Trougle, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Italian white Carrara marble trougle, 19th century. Measures : height 20 cm. width 34 cms
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Living Room Furniture Early 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Living room furniture French, early 19th century. in gilded wood. Consisting of four
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19th Century French Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

  • French Living Room Furniture Early 19th Century
  • Used French Living Room Furniture Early 19th Century
  • French Living Room Furniture Early 19th Century
  • Used French Living Room Furniture Early 19th Century
H 59.06 in. W 26.38 in. D 11.42 in.
Carrara Marble Tile with an Antique Portrait 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble tile with an Antique Portrait 18th Century Italy Marble tile with an antique
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Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century ANTIQUE BOX WITH CREST ELEGANT LEATHER BOX WITH CENTRAL
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19th Century French Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Leather

  • Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
  • Used Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
  • Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
  • Used Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
H 14.57 in. W 8.27 in. D 8.27 in.
Amazing Antique Italian Large Lidded Cassolet Vase, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Antique Italian large lidded cassolet vase 19th century In green marble with a beautiful
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Marble

Primitive Coffee Table / Side Table from Reclaimed Antique Wood.
By Restored/Modified by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small coffee table or side table made from reclaimed Nordic pine that is over 100 years old. The "trestle" style construction makes it completely collapsible.
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19th Century Swedish Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Pine

Important Italian Sacristy Furniture in Walnut 17th Century Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian Sacristy Furniture in walnut 17th Century Century Dimensions: h 155 cm, h
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Walnut

Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th century. Italy Ancient Tuscan
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Tuscan picture inlaid with white Carrara marble 19th Century. Italy Ancient Tuscan
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Tuscan picture inlaid with white Carrara marble 19th century Italy Ancient Tuscan
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Terracotta

Amazing Antique Bathtub in Carrara White Marble with Rings 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique bathtub in Carrara white marble with rings 18th century Height 60 cm Width 76 cm Length
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Large Canvas Painting Easel Tripod Art Stand. Antique Brass
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Dining Room Furniture of the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau dining room furniture of the 19th century , in oak wood, consisting of: table, 4
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

Antique Fireplace in White Carrara Marble with Putti End, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble with putti end 19th century. Italy. Good conditions
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Carrara Marble

FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
FAQ WITH ENGLISH FURNITURE London, 19th Century from 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.', Oak furniture with
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19th Century English Renaissance Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

Trestle Table in Distressed Cherrywood, Built to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Restored/Modified by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large dining or banquet table made from solid, distressed cherrywood is seen here in 104" x 58" with a 2" thick top, however it can be built in any size. It is fully collapsible...
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20th Century American Jacobean Antiques Used Furniture Used

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Cherry

Very impressive 19th Century solid silver antique German model of a Ship
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Very impressive 19th century solid silver antique German model of a ship, named "Nef" in the
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19th Century German Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

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Silver

Antique Bricks Opus Spicatum/ Spigatum Light Two Cuts Slats of Cotto 19th C.
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique bricks opus spicatum / spigatum light two cuts slats of cotto 19th century. Opus
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Terracotta

Portuguese Dining Room Furniture from the Beginning of the 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining room furniture Portuguese, from the beginning of the 20th century in chestnut wood
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Needlework Tapestry Wall Hanging
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large antique English needlework tapestry wall hanging. Framed with gold metallic threads antique
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18th Century English British Colonial Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

  • Large Antique English Needlework Tapestry Wall Hanging
  • Large Antique English Needlework Tapestry Wall Hanging
  • Large Antique English Needlework Tapestry Wall Hanging
  • Large Antique English Needlework Tapestry Wall Hanging
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H 76 in. W 28 in. D .13 in.
Antique Gold Velvet Decorative Square Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique gold velvet decorative square pillow embellished with 19th century metallic trims and gold
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19th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Trimming, Silk

Antique Victorian Beaded Tapestry Window Valance
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Gray white brown and gold glass beads embroidered on a tapestry and framed with antique rope trim
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19th Century English Victorian Antiques Used Furniture Used

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Beads, Tapestry, Trimming

Antique Passementerie, Decorative Trim Red Cut Velvet
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique passementerie: decorative trim red cut velvet. Three pieces total. (1) 31"L (1) 33"L (1
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet

Antique Fuchsia Embroidered Fez Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Fuchsia embroidered fez decorative bolster pillow with antique blue linen backing
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19th Century Bohemian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Large Antique Orange and Yellow "Phulkari" Embroidery Textile
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large antique orange and yellow "Phulkari" embroidery textile. Floss silk threads on cotton
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19th Century Indian Moorish Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Antique Strie Velvet Long Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Strie velvet long bolster decorative pillow. Gold and black velvet embellished with three
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19th Century French Baroque Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Italian Red and Gold Woven Antique Trim
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Italian red and gold woven antique trim. Silk cut velvet trim Size: 2" H x 6.5 yards Ideal for
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19th Century Italian Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Silk

  • Italian Red and Gold Woven Antique Trim
  • Italian Red and Gold Woven Antique Trim
  • Italian Red and Gold Woven Antique Trim
  • Italian Red and Gold Woven Antique Trim
H 2 in. W 396 in. D .13 in.
Antique Golden and Green Woven Silk Obi Textile
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique golden and green woven silk obi textile. Woven textile with silk and metallic threads
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Red Embroidered FEZ Textile Square Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Red Embroidered FEZ textile square decorative pillow. Framed with soft blue antique linen
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19th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Linen

Antique "Bobbinet" Metallic Threads Tapestry with Flowers and Vines
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique "Bobbinet" Metallic Threads Tapestry with Flowers and Vines. in shades of green, brown and
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18th Century Belgian Aubusson Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Black and Blue Embroidered Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique black and blue embroidered bolster decorative pillow with blue linen frame and backing
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19th Century Bohemian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Antique Burgundy Floral Silk Velvet Lumbar Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Burgundy floral silk velvet lumbar decorative pillow. Gaufrage velvet bolster with golden
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Silk

Antique Orange Silk Velvet Applique Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique burnt orange silk velvet applique Bolster decorative pillow. 18th century metallic threads
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18th Century European Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique French Green Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique French green silk velvet Gaufrage Drapery panel. Ideal for upholstery pillows or curtains
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19th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet

Antique French Red Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique French red silk velvet gaufrage drapery panel. Ideal for upholstery, pillows or curtains
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19th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet

Antique Orange and Yellow Indian Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique orange and yellow Indian decorative Bolster pillow. One of the kind woven and embroidered
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19th Century Indian Moorish Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Linen, Cotton, Silk

Antique Red Silk Velvet Applique Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique red silk velvet applique bolster decorative pillow. 18th century metallic threads Persian
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18th Century European Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large Antique Blue and Pink Patchwork Velvet Table Runner
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large antique blue and pink patchwork velvet table Runner. Golden silk backing and small green and
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Antique Black and Grey Ombre Fez Decorative Lumbar Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique black and grey ombre fez decorative lumbar pillow with blue antique linen backing
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19th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Antique Passementerie: Decorative Trim Black and Blue Asian Embroidery
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Passementerie: Decorative Trim Black and blue Asian Embroidery. Birds and flowers in blue
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1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk

Antique Orange Woven Brocade Embroidered Textile with Floral Motifs
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique orange woven textile with floral motifs Ideal for a decorative pillow Size: 19 L x 23 W x
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19th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

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 Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique French Metallic Threads Embroidered On Gold Silk Panel
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique French metallic threads embroidered on gold silk panel. Heavy tarnish color silver threads
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18th Century French Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Burgundy Floral Silk Velvet Long Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique burgundy floral silk velvet long Bolster decorative pillow. Gaufrage velvet bolster with
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Antique Green Crushed Silk Velvet Long Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique green crushed silk velvet long Bolster decorative pillow framed with 19th century black
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19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Scarlet Red Silk Velvet Gaufrage Bolster Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique scarlet red silk velvet Gaufrage bolster decorative pillow with red moire silk backing and
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19th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Trimming

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Trimming, Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Trimming, Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Silk, Trimming

Natural Color "Trapunto" Pillow Face Made With Antique Linen
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Natural Color "Trapunto" Pillow Face Made With Antique Linen. "Trapunto, from the Italian for "to
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Late 19th Century French Country Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Natural Color "Trapunto" Pillow Face Made With Antique Linen
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Natural Color "Trapunto" Pillow Face Made With Antique Linen. "Trapunto, from the Italian for "to
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Late 19th Century French Country Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Silk, Trimming

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative Bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
Category

18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Silk, Trimming, Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Olive Green Applique Decorative Bolster Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique silk velvet olive green applique decorative Bolster pillow. Silk brocade embroidered green
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18th Century French Regency Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Velvet, Silk, Trimming

Antique Turkish Red and Black Woven Stripes Decorative Square Pillows
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Turkish Rred and black woven stripes decorative square pillows Vintage yellow linen
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19th Century Turkish Moorish Antiques Used Furniture Used

Materials

Cotton, Linen

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Antiques Antique Furniture Used For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antiques antique furniture used for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every antiques antique furniture used was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antiques antique furniture used, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A antiques antique furniture used made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antiques antique furniture used that is appealing in its simplicity, but antique textiles galleries, Europa Antiques and Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antiques Antique Furniture Used?

Prices for a antiques antique furniture used start at $1 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $2,371.
Questions About Antiques Antique Furniture Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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
    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
    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 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020

    The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.