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Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. It has been re-polished with
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1910s Austrian Biedermeier Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Danhauser Style
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Austrian furniture designer Josef Danhauser (1780-1829). Danhauser was the leading furniture maker in
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Restored ArtDeco Pair of Pedestals, Hoffmann, Thonet, Beech, Austria, 1910s
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Horomerice, CZ
, renowned Austrian architect, and industrial engineer. Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Gustav Siegel, for Jacob & Josef Kohn, a Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Table
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
. Original paper label to the underside. Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Trolley, by Thonet, Oak, Glass, Veneer, Chrome, Czech, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Trolley Source: Czech Period: 1920-1929 Made by influential Austrian furniture
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1920s Czech Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1920s Austrian Wood White Patinated Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Transporting us to the artistic ambiance of 1920s Austria, this white-patinated wooden accent chair
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Early 20th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Secessione Viennese Years '800/ '900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Biella, IT
condition. Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn Secessionist Movement Stained Bentwood Chair
By Otto Wagner
Located in High Wycombe, GB
J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in Vienna. Jacob Kohn (1791–1866
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19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

18th Century Cherrywood Half Cabinet/ Sideboard, Josephinism Era, AT circa 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
around 1780. A real rare and valuable, eye catching piece of late 18th century Austrian furniture, coming
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Late 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
. Biedermeier style (1815-1848). The Biedermeier style is a style that characterizes the German and Austrian
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Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Austrian Antique Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
H 31.5 in W 96.07 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Forney, TX
later rise to become one of the leading furniture makers in Austria-Hungary, becoming one of the leading
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Tarleton, GB
.  Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Elm

Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
Original Antique Cafe Chair by J&J Kohn Ltd
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 20.08 in
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in GB
Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior designer in
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1890s Austrian Victorian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech

Koranda table lamp, austria 1930
By Koranda Austria
Located in Schwerin, MV
Koranda - Austria. The base is made of Bakelite. The arm is chrome-plated and has a handle area covered in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Koranda table lamp, austria 1930
Koranda table lamp, austria 1930
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed Amphora, Austria, circa 1920
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel Ceramic vase signed Amphora. Austria, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Figurines Rstk Amphora Austria Turn Teplitz
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Nouveau ceramic figurines Rstk Amphora Austria Turn Teplitz - a pair Attributed to Riessner
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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Antique Austrian Imperial Amphora Pottery Figural Statue Art Nouveau 1910
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Portland, OR
A very large Austrian "Imperial Amphora" Turn Teplitz pottery figural group, circa 1910. The group
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau ceramic vase with Birds Flowers by Turn Teplitz Amphora Austria 1900
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
Austria (for Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, mark used 1899-1905) Size: 11 inches
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain Footed Bowl, #Ric00016
By Moritz Zdekauer Austria
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain footed bowl with charming floral design in multi colors
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Early 20th Century German Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain Footed Bowl, #Ric00016
Antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain Footed Bowl, #Ric00016
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain Vase and Pair of Cups, #R00008
By Moritz Zdekauer Austria
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful Antique M.Z. Austria Porcelain Vase and Pair of Cups, all hand-painted with mark, great
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Early 20th Century German Austrian Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Amphora Austria Vase Attributed to Julius Dressler, circa 1905
By Julius Dressler, Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Verviers, BE
Julius Dressler's factory opened in Biela, Bohemia in 1883 and closed in 1944. His work was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Vienna Secessionist movements. Style-looks, simply s...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau ceramic vases with gilt flowers by Turn Teplitz Amphora Austria 1900
By Amphora Austria Manufactory, Turn-Teplitz
Located in Antwerp, BE
-painted green and purple with gilt flowers. Austria ca. 1900
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Amphora Austria Art Nouveau Bohemia Teplitz Ceramics Secessionist
By Amphora, Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This large and unusual floral hand-decorated double-handled ceramic vase by Ampora Turn-Teplitz showcases the characteristic artistic sensibilities of the Art Nouveau Vienna Secessio...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Armchair, Pair, Hunting Trophy, Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, Wild Boar, Hide
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
antler furniture are the hunting room in the country estate of the brandhof of Archduke Johann of Austria
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Austrian Antique Furniture

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Antler, Hide

Austrian Box Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting 19th C Austrian original painted box bench. 1840 Seat height - 19.5" (50cms
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Box Bench
Austrian Box Bench
H 38 in W 77.5 in D 19 in
AMPHORA ceramic fruit bowl
By Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau ceramic fruit bowl stamped with a crown by, AUSTRIA AMPHORA 390042. Austria, CIRCA
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

AMPHORA ceramic fruit bowl
AMPHORA ceramic fruit bowl
H 10.63 in Dm 11.03 in
1930s Antique White Painted Dresser Drawers, Credenza, Art Deco Solid Oakwood
By J. Ulrich, Austria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century massive antique dresser drawers, credenza, Art Deco by J. Urlich , Austria, in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Austrian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bentwood, Austria, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A bentwood wall mirror designed and produced by an Austrian Designer, Austria, 1900s.
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Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good Austrian original painted pine storage settle. 1880. Seat height is 20". Reference: 8231
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 33.5 in W 91.5 in D 21 in
Austrian Old Side Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
Simplistic small side table from Austria. Completely original. Beautiful patina. Can of course also
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1920s Austrian Country Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Old Side Table
Austrian Old Side Table
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
Austrian Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th C Austrian pine bench with original paint finish and saber legs. 1840. Seat height is
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Bench
Austrian Original Painted Bench
H 34.5 in W 72.5 in D 17 in
An Austrian handbag decorated with petit point embroidery. Austria, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
France and has had great success in Austria, becoming increasingly refined. Austria early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Austrian Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C Austrian original painted pine bench with storage under the seat. 1880. Seat height
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Bench
Austrian Original Painted Bench
H 40 in W 117 in D 17.5 in
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880. Seat height is 21". Dimensions 82 inches (208
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
H 38 in W 82 in D 22 in
Austrian Original Painted Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C Austrian original painted primitive bench. 1840. Seat height is 19.5". Dimensions
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Bench
Austrian Original Painted Bench
H 32 in W 83.5 in D 12.5 in
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th C Austrian fruitwood settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 19.5
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
H 33.5 in W 74.5 in D 19 in
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 17.5". Dimensions
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 30.5 in W 67 in D 15 in
Original Painted Austrian Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Rustic 19th C Austrian bench with original painted finish. 1880. Seat height is 18.5
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Bench
Original Painted Austrian Bench
H 32 in W 64 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Austrian Low Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Austrian oak and pine low table. 1790. Reference: 8310 Dimensions 41.5 inches (105 cms
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18th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Austrian Low Table
18th Century Austrian Low Table
H 20 in W 41.5 in D 38.5 in
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unique original painted pine carved Austrian settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 19
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 13.5 in
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1870. Seat height is 17". Dimensions 75
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 15 in
Scalamandre Austrian Biedermeier Stool
Located in Tampa, FL
Austrian Biedermeier stool, circa 1920s. Reupholstered in vintage Scalamandre fabric.
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1920s Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scalamandre Austrian Biedermeier Stool
Scalamandre Austrian Biedermeier Stool
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C Austrian original painted settle bench. 1820. Measure: Seat height is 17.5
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle
Original Painted Austrian Settle
H 29.5 in W 73.5 in D 17 in
Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood (19th-20th century) barbers chair with cane seat and back.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
Austrian Bentwood Barbers Chair
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Austrian mountain chair from the 19th century. Beautiful piece due to its pure shapes. The rosewood
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19th Century Austrian Country Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Austrian Antique Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquered mahogany wood, new reupholstered seat in leather.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

Austrian Antique Stool
Austrian Antique Stool
H 17 in W 19 in D 19 in
Austrian Black Forest Box
Located in Tampa, FL
flowers and a center cartouche. Red moire interior. Austria, circa 1890s. Old tag on bottom.
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1890s Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Austrian Black Forest Box
Austrian Black Forest Box
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Austrian Coffee Table18- 19th Century Walnut Payment Table with Drawer, Austria
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Austrian coffee table 19th century Walnut payment table with drawer, Austria. An original 18
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19th Century Austrian Brutalist Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Painted Dining Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C Austrian painted pine extendable dining table with 6 leafs and a removable centre leg
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian marriage armoire with a hanging rail and later paint decoration. 1830
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
Austrian Painted Marriage Amoire
H 71 in W 58 in D 24 in
Continental Austrian Walnut Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Continental Austrian (circa 1820) walnut round center table with an inlaid figure on horse centered
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Bentwood Beech Chaise
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) beech chaise with adjustable back and cane panels. (Attributed
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cane

Austrian Bentwood Beech Chaise
Austrian Bentwood Beech Chaise
H 37 in W 72 in D 26 in
Continental Austrian Mahogany Recamier
Located in New York, NY
Continental Austrian Empire-style (Circa 1835) small mahogany recamier with bronze eagle trim and
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19th Century Austrian Empire Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Austrian Biedermier Side Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
A fine antique Biedermier Walnut wood side chair. With sabre legs, decorative pierced slats and rolled back top frame. Caned seat and the finest craftsmanship.
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Austrian Bentwood Hoop Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood cradle with hoop design on stand. (19/20th Cent)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

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Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Hoop Cradle
H 45 in W 49 in D 23 in
Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Austrian bentwood large cradle on stand with canopy. (19/20th Cent)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
Austrian Bentwood Canopy Cradle
H 82 in W 49 in D 27 in
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier style (20th Century) ebonized commode with a bottom door revealing 2 shelves
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Austrian Antique Furniture

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonised Commode
H 30 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Austrian Modernist Mahogany Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Unsigned, but in the manner of the Wiener Werkstatt. Austrian, early 20th century. sz
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Austrian Antique Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
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Austrian Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Austrian antique furniture for your home. An item from our selection of Austrian antique furniture — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of Austrian antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Austrian antique furniture made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of Austrian antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.

How Much is an Austrian Antique Furniture?

A piece of Austrian antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,208, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $466,692.
Questions About Austrian Antique 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.