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Louis Vuitton Antique Orange Yellow Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare cabin travel trunk by Louis Vuitton, dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1910
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1910s French Dating Antique Trunks

Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Goyard courier trunk, completely original and with great character. Dating to the early part of
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Early 1900s French Other Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Goyard courier trunk, completely original and with great character. Dating to the early part of
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15th Century and Earlier French Other Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
damier (checkerboard) canvas. Dating to around 1900, it is a wonderful example of such trunks. With its
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Early 1900s French Other Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze. CONDITION Good. Wear
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Early 20th Century Industrial Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Work Chest, English, Pine, Tool Trunk, Candlebox, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique work chest. An English, pine tool trunk with candle box, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Leather Suitcase With Painted Crest c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
later date, a familial crest has been painted on the outside in an array of bright colours depicting
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1850s British Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Original Painted Blue Dome Top Trunk with Birds and Flowers, Sweden dated 1841
Located in Round Top, TX
including beautiful bird and floral motif along top and front. Monogram of AHD and date "1841" indicate this
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 19thC English Leather Overnight Case With Six Silver Topped Jars c.1881
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
vanity jars topped with solid silver lids, dating to 1881. Inside the case there also is a couple pairs
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1880s British Other Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries
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17th Century French Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Original Blue Painted Dome Top Trunk from Sweden dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
floral motif along top and front. Monogram of KND and date "1804" indicate this trunk may have been
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

English Turn of the Century Leather Trunk with Brass Accents and Monogram, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 1900, presents a
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Early 20th Century English Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Walnut Trunk from the 17th Century
Located in Cesena, FC
Walnut Trunk from the 17th Century 17th century walnut case A walnut chest, dating back to the
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Late 17th Century Italian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Trunk from the 17th Century
Walnut Trunk from the 17th Century
H 17.7 in W 24.8 in D 17.7 in
Early 20th c. Distressed Metal Chest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
label inside. CREATOR W.C. Kerch, Cleveland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND
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Early 20th Century Industrial Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal, Iron

WWII Swiss Army Canvas Map Bag c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Army. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Canvas, Rope, Metal
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Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal

Large Leather Steamer Trunk
Located in Faversham, GB
French newspaper dating to 1948 which we thought was a lovely little addition to this timeless piece
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Large Leather Steamer Trunk
Large Leather Steamer Trunk
H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fitted Steamer Trunk Cabin Wardrobe, A Superb piece of history dating back to the time when your
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA A Superb piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA A Superb piece of history dating back to
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Early 1900s Art Deco Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Hermes Paris Leather Suitcase c.1930
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
. CREATOR Hermes Paris. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Leather, Brass
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Early 20th Century American Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Black Traveling Trunk With Initials J.G.F.
Located in Atlanta, GA
period traveling trunk, dating back to the 19th century, a beautiful blend of functionality and
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19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
walnut interior, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Wonderful master craftsman's tool
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine, Walnut

Vintage Early 20th Century Vanity Set in Original Leather Case
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
. Dimensions: H 24cm W 33cm D 13cm Origin: English Date: Circa 1915 Item Number: 2710223.
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Early 20th Century English Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Original Hand Painted Dome Top Blue Trunk With Flowers, Sweden dated 1828
Located in Round Top, TX
floral motif along top and front. Monogram of HPD and date "1828" indicate this trunk may have been
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Green Painted Flat Top Trunk, Austria dated 1808
Located in Round Top, TX
, colors (primarily green with blue undertones), dovetail joints and date of 1808. This pine trunk has
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Early 19th Century Austrian Country Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
finish. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques wood, steel
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Early 20th Century Rustic Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Steel

World War 2 Era Military Trunk, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
and has the appropriate patina for its age. Creator U.S. Army. Date of manufacture c.1940
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Early 20th Century Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Aluminum

World War 2 Era Military Trunk, c.1940
World War 2 Era Military Trunk, c.1940
H 10.75 in W 30.75 in D 41.5 in
Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Large George III Antique Mahogany Cellarette/Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
64.5cm W 66.5cm D 51.5cm Date 1800.    
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Early 1800s European George III Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Other

Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
commensurate with age. Origin: Teocaltiche, Jalisco / Western México Date of manufacture: Mid 18th Century
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Handmade Leather Mexican Carrying Case, C.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
slides out from the bottom and remains attached by the strap. CREATOR Unknown. Mexico. DATE OF
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

19th Century Danish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
Located in London, GB
with the date, 1801, and further decorative elements such as the trompe l'oeil swags with tassels to
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Danish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
19th Century Danish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
H 17.33 in W 30.52 in D 15.75 in
Distressed Leather Suitcase with Brass Locks, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
missing. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture: circa 1940. Materials and techniques: Leather, Brass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Delaware Valley Black Walnut Dower Chest, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
board top required reducing the interior of the front edge molding. At an earlier date, the surface
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1830s American Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Painted Walnut Iron Coffer Chest Trunk 1784
Located in Portland, OR
with the date "1784", each side of the trunk having hand-forged 'rope twist' iron handles. The chest is
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1780s German Baroque Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

Antique Shipwright's Trunk, Pine, Craftsman, Tool Chest, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's trunk. An English, pine craftsman's tool chest, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Gentleman's Travelling Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Hill - Sloane Street, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of superb size and finish, this
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Early 20th Century British Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Original Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
bearing the number '102932', indicating a date of circa 1930. Paris, France, circa 1930 Louis Vuitton
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Early 20th Century French Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique craftsman's trunk. An English, pine carpentry or maritime tool chest, dating to
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Mid-19th Century British Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Shoe Travelling Case, Salesman's, Collector's, Travel Trunk, Globite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Globite, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating travel case Displays a desirable
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Early 20th Century Australian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Vintage Overseas Voyage Trunk, English, Leather, Travel Case, Luggage, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage overseas voyage trunk. An English, leather bound travel case, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century British Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Elm

Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful craftsman's piece with hidden depths
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890
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19th Century Burmese Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Teak

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, portmanteau by LG Paris
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Fitted steamer trunk or cabin wardrobe, portmanteau by LG Paris A superb piece of history dating
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Late 19th Century Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Zinc

Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a highly collectible and rare antique Louis Vuitton "Aero" trunk, dating back to the 1920s
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Early 20th Century French Dating Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
H 13.78 in W 20.48 in L 35.44 in
1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a testament to the lavish journey of luxury travel dating back to the
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1880s French Dating Antique Trunks

1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Courier Trunk
1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Courier Trunk
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in L 33.86 in
Original Dark Blue Painted Sideboard With Flowers, Sweden dated 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
While you can frequently find original painted Swedish trunks, it is difficult to find a cabinet or
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Wood, Paint

1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
the section of small wooden trunks. Above the upper cornice there is a shaped cymatium bearing the
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1780s Austrian Louis XV Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Fir

1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
1782 Green Floral Painted Wardrobe
H 72.84 in W 55.12 in D 21.66 in
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique metal table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and dating to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Spelter

"Before the Hunt" English Landscape Painting by John Syer, Jr., circa 1880s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
inadvertently attributes the work to John Syer, Sr. by the date. Measurements: 24 1/8" H x 33 5/8" W [canvas
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19th Century British Romantic Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Antique Victorian Pollard Oak Sideboard Chiffonier 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Victorian flame pollard oak inverted breakfront sideboard, circa 1870 in date
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1870s English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Oak

Antique 1738 Dated Oldest Original Paint Housekeepers Folded Linen Wardrobe
Located in GB
purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15
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1730s German George II Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Oak

Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
12ft Elizabethan Revival pollard oak extending dining table, circa 1850 in date. The striking
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1850s English Elizabethan Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Oak

Antique Early Victorian Pollard Oak Sideboard Chiffonier 19th C
Located in London, GB
in date. The inverse breakfront sideboard features a shaped mirror back with superbly hand carved
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1850s English Victorian Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Original Blue Painted Sideboard Cabinet, Sweden dated 1843
Located in Round Top, TX
While you can frequently find original painted Swedish trunks, it is difficult to find a cabinet or
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Dating Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine, Paint

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An assortment of dating antique trunks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct dating antique trunks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Dating antique trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, industrial and Art Nouveau dating antique trunks are consistently popular styles. Louis Vuitton, Loetz Glass and Drew & Sons each produced beautiful dating antique trunks that are worth considering.

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Prices for dating antique trunks start at $94 and top out at $184,922 with the average selling for $2,112.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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