How do I identify early American furniture?

To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.

What is the early American furniture style called?

The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.

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$1,050

H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 0.2 in

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Located in Istanbul, TR

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$1,900

H 0.1 in W 80 in D 74 in

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Located in Barrington, IL

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$3,500

H 82 in W 80 in D 0.2 in

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Located in Barrington, IL

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Located in Huntington, NY

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Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

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$1,500

H 20.5 in W 15.5 in D 21 in

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H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in

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$3,850 / item

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$595

H 3.55 in Dm 4.26 in

Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977

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$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

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Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp in Solid Pine, 1970s

$1,020

H 47.25 in Dm 9.85 in

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$1,259 / item

H 110 in W 100 in D 0.25 in

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$1,410 / set

H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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$16,000 / set

H 28 in W 84 in D 50.5 in

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Early American Coverlets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of early American coverlets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique early American coverlets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Early American coverlets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Early American coverlets bearing neoclassical or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made early American coverlets over the years, but those made by K.M. Seifert & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Early American Coverlets?

Prices for early American coverlets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early American coverlets begin at $425 and can go as high as $4,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,273.

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