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Antique Caribbean Watercolor
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century tropical West Indies watercolor on paper depicting a moment in
time on a quiet street complete with houses, palm trees, flowers and a
woman carrying a bundle on her he...
Category
Mid-19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century Mahogany Caribbean Pineapple Poster King Size Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century. This rare West Indies
Category
19th Century Caribbean Neoclassical Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Rare Dutch Caribbean Silver Water-Scoop Curaçao, circa 1873
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Dutch Caribbean silver water-scoop
Curaçao, circa 1873, indistinctly marked, engraved
Category
19th Century Caribbean Dutch Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Reeded Bookshelf, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean regency mahogany four tier bookshelf with turned bulbous stylized acorn finials, reeded
Category
1810s Caribbean Regency Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th C West Indies St. Croix Regency Tilt-Top Caribbean Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A 19th century mahogany Caribbean tilt-top center or dining table featuring a West Indies turned
Category
19th Century Caribbean Dutch Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Caribbean Mahogany Hinged Pedestal Tea Poy with Foliage Carvings, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany hinged pedestal tea poy with fitted interior, foliate carvings, and resting on
Category
1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 19.75 in
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central
Category
1810s Caribbean Regency Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.25 in
Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot
Category
1820s Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Caribbean Mahogany Acanthus Carved Foliage Pedestal Table on Bun Feet, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany circular tilt top table with acanthus carved foliage, egg and dart border
Category
1820s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Caribbean Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon III Caribbean mahogany, brass-mounted and gilt curio cabinet, circa 1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Caribbean Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean pie shaped mahogany tilt top center table with carved acanthus bulbous pedestal
Category
19th Century Bajan Caribbean Antique Furniture
Caribbean Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table ( Barbados ) Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany center table with carved reeded bulbous pedestal, scrolled floral motif, and
Category
1810s Bajan Anglo-Indian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
The White-Bellied Caribbean Martin – An 1807 Ornithological Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
This striking antique bird print titled "L'Hirondelle à ventre blanc" portrays the Caribbean martin
Category
Early 19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 20.28 in W 13.55 in D 0.02 in
Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany Pedestal Serving Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare West Indies regency serving table, circa 1820, featuring five drawers (four side and one center drawer with fan carving) and tulip pedestal base with acanthus carvings and bun...
Category
Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Caribbean Mahogany Tilt-Top Breakfast Center Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Furniture of the Lesser Antilles 1740-1940" written by Philip Sturm on page 115. This solid
Category
Early 19th Century Bajan British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Guadelupe in the Caribbean, 1759
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte De L'Isle De La Guadeloupe'. Detailed map of Guadalupe, Mari-Galante and the Isles de Saintes. Produced by Nichlas Bellin for Prevost d'Exiles influential t...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rare 1820s Caribbean Jamaican Regency Server or Wagon
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful, solid mahogany Jamaican bookcase/wagon, features lovely turnings, and Primitive feet.
Jamaican, West indies, Colonial, British Colonial, Islands, Island.
Category
19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Carib Priests Instilling Courage: A Ritual Dance of the Caribbean, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
a lush, tropical landscape with palm trees, typical of the Caribbean environment where the Carib
Category
1720s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
Antique Map of the Antilles in the Caribbean, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Iles Antilles'. Large map of the Antilles. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published, 1875.
Category
Late 19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
A 19th century Regency mahogany and cane rocking chair from St. Croix, circa 1820, featuring scroll arms, paw feet and handwoven caning.
Category
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
1880 Map of the Caribbean and Central America by Adolf Stieler
Located in Langweer, NL
published in Gotha in 1880. The map covers the Caribbean islands and the Central American region, including
Category
1880s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Guadeloupe, Island in the Caribbean, c.1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Caribbean, adorned with rhumb lines, fleur-de-lys, and two decorative rococo-style cartouches. Filled with
Category
18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
(Antiguan Shrike):
- This bird may represent a shrike species native to Antigua or the Caribbean region
Category
1790s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 0 in
French Colonies in the Caribbean: Maps of Martinique and Guadeloupe (1852)
Located in Langweer, NL
This pair of maps, published in 1852, provides a detailed representation of the French Caribbean
Category
1850s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 14.18 in W 21.26 in D 0 in
Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell & Wave Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Caribbean Regency carved-wood and cane sofa from the early 20th century. This antique sofa from
Category
Early 20th Century Jamaican Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 33 in W 81 in D 22.5 in
Detailed Antique Map of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean
By Covens & Mortier
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Antilles Francoises et des Isles Voisines'. Original antique map of the French Antilles, covering an area stretching from Guadeloupe in the north to Gre...
Category
Early 18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Photographic Plates of Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Martin Caribbean, 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
These three original antique prints provide captivating glimpses into the Dutch West Indies, once a part of an educational series designed for school children. Numbered 151 to 153, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 23.63 in W 28.94 in D 0.02 in
Large Antique Bird Print of a White Bellied Caribbean Martin, circa 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
representation of the white-bellied Caribbean martin (Progne dominicensis), a species admired for its size and
Category
Early 19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 20.28 in W 13.55 in D 0.02 in
Rare North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea Chart: Newfoundland to Venezuela, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
This impressive map titled "Terra Neuf, en de Custen van Nieu Vranckryck, Nieuw Engeland... Venezuela," published by Louis Renard in 1745, captures the North Atlantic coastline, enco...
Category
1740s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 25.99 in D 0.01 in
Antique Map the Windward or South Caribbean Islands and Guiana, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Windward or South Caribbean Islands'. Original antique map of South
Category
Mid-19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
L'isle De La Martinique Caribbean Copper Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
The original hand-colored map titled "Isle de la Martinique," published in 1704 and part of De Fer's Atlas Curieux, is a cartographic masterpiece offering an intricate portrayal of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 0 in
Martinique Island in the Caribbean by Bellin Original Original Antique Map, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
depiction of the Island of Martinique within the context of the Caribbean and the Lesser Antilles.
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Category
Late 18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 0 in
Original Engraving of the West Indies, Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, Caribbean, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Caribbean stands as a remarkable cartographic piece, offering a detailed and expansive view of the region
Category
Late 18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 9.85 in W 15.16 in D 0 in
Authentic Antique Map of the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and Central America, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Antilles et le Golfe du Méxique'. Original old map of the Caribbean
Category
Late 18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 10.52 in W 16.38 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Caribbean Island of St Kitts, ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle St. Christophe pour Servir a l'Histoire Genle. des Voyages.'
Detailed map of the Island of St. Kitts, showing the Parishes, towns, ...
Category
1750s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
. Bermudes sonst Sommers genannt'.
Beautiful map of the British possessions in the Caribbean. Shows the
Category
1740s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 21.26 in W 24.22 in D 0 in
Antique Map with Hand Coloring of the United States and the Caribbean
Located in Langweer, NL
the United States of America showing the Caribbean. With an inset map of the surrounding area of
Category
Late 19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 15.08 in W 18.71 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the United States of America, also showing the Caribbean
Located in Langweer, NL
the United States of America showing the Caribbean. With an inset map of the surrounding area of
Category
Mid-19th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 17.88 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Islands by Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean islands. Created by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, this map provides a
Category
Early 1800s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 16.34 in W 22.25 in D 0.01 in
Antique 1683 Map of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean by Mallet
Located in Langweer, NL
map
- Puerto Rico map
- Antique Caribbean map
- Historical map of the Caribbean
- Description de
Category
1830s Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of the Virgin Islands with Insets of Caribbean Isles, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Supplément pour les Isles Antilles (..)'. Original old map of the Virgin Islands, with insets of Barbuda, St. Kits, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vi...
Category
Late 18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 16.26 in W 10.52 in D 0.02 in
Engraving of a Map of Florida, the Gulf Coast, Caribbean & Central America, 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
, the Gulf Coast, the Caribbean, and Central America. What sets it apart is its beautiful original, or
Category
Mid-18th Century European Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 24.61 in W 40.56 in D 0.02 in
Barados and St Christopher or St Kitts and Nevis Islands in the Caribbean, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Caribbean. Titled "Isle St. Christophle une des Antilles aux anglois" and "La Barbade. divisée par Paroisses
Category
Mid-18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0 in
Early 19th Century Hand Colored Map of the United States and Caribbean Islands
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand coloured early 19th century map by Giraldon of France titled "Etats Unis et Grandes Antilles" (United States and Greater Antilles).
Category
Early 19th Century French Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 0.975 in
Old Map of the island of Saint Christopher or St. Kitts in the Caribbean, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance
Category
18th Century Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
H 10.24 in W 15.67 in D 0 in
St. Croix Mahogany Directoire One Drawer Stand, Stamped By Maker circa 1790-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
This Directoire or Consulate Style solid Mahogany One Drawer Work-stand / Table was made in the Danish West Indies on the Island of Saint Croix in the Late Eighteenth Century. The ...
Category
Late 18th Century Caribbean Directoire Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Antique Tropical Watercolor Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of 19th Century watercolors on paper painted in tropical settings both signed MWW 87 and presented in wood frames under glass.
Category
Late 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century West Indies Mahogany Server
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century mahogany 3-drawer server with quarter fan carvings and turned legs.
Category
19th Century Caribbean Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic elegant form with carved ocean inspired motifs, rolled arms and carved and turned legs.
Category
19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully carved 19th century West Indies rosewood plantation chair.
Category
19th Century Caribbean Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Pair of Antique Caned British Colonial Planters Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of early 20th century British Colonial plantation chairs handcrafted in indigenous mahogany with elegant form featuring caned backs and seats, pegged construction, bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Rare Labeled Early 19th C Haitian French Colonial Day Bed from the West Indies
Located in Charleston, SC
pieces of antique furniture from the country of Haiti.
West Indian, West Indies, French Colonial
Category
19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cedar
H 43 in W 88 in D 49.5 in
19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Tilt-Top Breakfast Table
Located in Charleston, SC
1800. The table is made of solid mahogany from the Caribbean and is mounted on a stacked ring pedestal
Category
Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic carved ocean and floral motifs on the back and rolled arms, having caned seat and ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare British Colonial Jamaican bed. All mahogany, with abstracted West Indies pineapple motifs throughout, and exquisite twisted reed turnings on each of the posts.
Category
19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th C Jamaican Minature Spice Cabinet, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
Located in Charleston, SC
This Caribbean miniature demipress/spice cabinet was made in Jamaica in the 1830's and is
Category
19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Coconut, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Taino Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Zemi Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Taino Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Kneeling Figure Zemi Pendant. 2.25" H x 1" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former Ambassador.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Caribbean Pre-Columbian Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Jade
Carved Coconut from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved coconut from the 19th century. It has a label: Veracruz, forcat travail. Is it in the shape of a fish and does it have a slot to put coins in?. It measures: 18 cm long.
Good...
Category
19th Century Caribbean Arts and Crafts Caribbean Antique Furniture
Materials
Coconut
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Caribbean antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of paper, jade and mahogany, every item from our selection of Caribbean antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Caribbean antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of Caribbean antique furniture bearing hallmarks is very popular. J. Jansson each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Caribbean antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Caribbean Antique Furniture?
A piece of Caribbean antique furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,375, while the lowest priced sells for $67 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
Questions About Caribbean Antique Furniture
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To 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 22, 2021There 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.