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.

Early American Reproduction

Colonial Nightstand

Cherry Lingerie Chest

Death Clock

John Bernard Flannagan

Colonial American Chest

Banjo Clock

Whitney Museum

Grandmother Clocks

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers

$550 / set

H 53 in Dm 3 in

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers

By Redlich & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

reference number, and the designation “EARLY AMERICAN REPRODUCTION.” Redlich was known for producing

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Federal-Style Twin Bed Frame

$676Sale Price|20% Off

H 43 in W 41 in D 81 in

Neoclassical Federal-Style Twin Bed Frame

By Dixie

Located in Trenton, NJ

side rails, a feature often seen in 20th-century reproductions of early American beds, ensuring the

Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

John Bernard Flannagan (1895-1942) Whitney Authorized Cast of "Chimp"

$900

H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

John Bernard Flannagan (1895-1942) Whitney Authorized Cast of "Chimp"

By John Flannagan

Located in Sharon, CT

-known sculpture. From the Whitney Museum of American Art and retains the original label. A very early

Category

Antique 1830s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Recent Sales

Original Early 20th Century Barbizon Mirror

Unavailable

H 41 in W 36 in D 2 in

Original Early 20th Century Barbizon Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Early reproduction of American Barbizon frame. Laurel leaf and berry top, ogee panel with

Category

20th Century American Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso

Cassady Furniture Early American Cherry 3-Drawer Dresser Chest Nightstand

Sold

H 30 in W 18 in D 30 in

Cassady Furniture Early American Cherry 3-Drawer Dresser Chest Nightstand

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Cassady Furniture Co solid cherry dresser, chest or nightstand. An Early American

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Cassady Furniture Early American Cherry Side End Accent Table Nightstand

Sold

H 27 in W 22 in D 18 in

Cassady Furniture Early American Cherry Side End Accent Table Nightstand

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Cassady Furniture Co solid cherry side table. An early American reproduction featuring one

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Cassady Furniture Early American Solid Cherry 7 Drawer Lingerie Semainier Chest

Sold

H 48.75 in W 16.25 in D 22 in

Cassady Furniture Early American Solid Cherry 7 Drawer Lingerie Semainier Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Cassady Furniture Co solid cherry semainier chest. An early American reproduction featuring

Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Consider H Willett American Country Cherry Cupboard Bookcase China Hutch

Sold

H 64 in W 31.5 in D 17 in

Vintage Consider H Willett American Country Cherry Cupboard Bookcase China Hutch

By Willett Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

American Reproduction in Wild Cherry. Features 2 upper shelves behind paneled doors, a central drawer and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Mulligan "DeWinter Ladderback Armchairs with Handwoven Rush Seats; a pair

Sold

H 42 in W 24 in D 18 in

Mulligan "DeWinter Ladderback Armchairs with Handwoven Rush Seats; a pair

Located in Malibu, CA

specializes in primitive and early American reproductions, which are bench-made in Southern California. They

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood

Estate Pair of Cast Iron Reproduction 19th Century American Cannons and Caissons

Sold

H 24 in W 19 in D 60 in

Estate Pair of Cast Iron Reproduction 19th Century American Cannons and Caissons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate 20th century pair of cast iron reproduction 19th century American cannons and caissons

Category

Early 20th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Antique Charak Sheraton Style Round Flame Mahogany Leather Top Side Accent Table

Sold

H 28 in Dm 28 in

Antique Charak Sheraton Style Round Flame Mahogany Leather Top Side Accent Table

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

reproductions of early American furniture that was influenced by Queen Anne– and Georgian–era design, including

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

Sold

H 31 in W 24 in D 22.5 in

Paul McCobb Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Paul McCobb Arm Lounge Chair for Winchedon. The Factory was primarily making reproduction

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Foster S. Campos Banjo Clock, George Washington Theme Made in Pembroke, Mass

Sold

H 43 in W 10 in D 4 in

Foster S. Campos Banjo Clock, George Washington Theme Made in Pembroke, Mass

Located in Plymouth, MA

reproductions of early America n shelf, banjo and grandmother clocks. Foster Campos created some of the finest

Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

People Also Browsed

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

$4,800 / set

H 47 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Antique French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Upholstered Twin Bed by Vanleigh

$1,250

H 46 in W 41 in D 80 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Upholstered Twin Bed by Vanleigh

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XVI Style Green Paint Decorated Upholstered Headboard Twin Bed F...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Twin Beds

$3,645

H 35 in W 46.5 in D 20.25 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Twin Beds

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 44 3/8 in W: 41 3/4 in D: 81 3/4 in Interior Dimensions For Mattress - W: 39 in D: 75 3/4 in This stunning pair of French Louis XVI-style twin beds showcases exqui...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Cane Twin Bedframe

$1,250

H 11.5 in W 39.25 in D 75.75 in

Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Cane Twin Bedframe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of regal elegance to your bedroom with this Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Cane Twin Bedframe. Featuring classic Regency design elements, this bedframe boasts beautifully cr...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Early American Reproduction", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Early American Reproduction For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early American reproduction for your home. Frequently made of paper, metal and wood, every early American reproduction was constructed with great care. Find 70 options for an antique or vintage early American reproduction now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the early American reproduction you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right early American reproduction, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, Tiffany & Co. and Emile Albert Gruppe each produced at least one beautiful early American reproduction that is worth considering.

How Much is a Early American Reproduction?

An early American reproduction can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,438, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $775,000.