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 Stencil

Ralph Cahoon

Stenciled Chairs

Black Gold Wall Mirror

19th Century Recamier

Painted And Stenciled Furniture

American Colonial Dining Chairs

19th Century Grain Painted Furniture

Victorian Revolving Bookcase

Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair

$788

Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A charming Early American style Stencil Decorated, Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Side Chair with clean Needlepoint work upholstered seat.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Early American Dairy Company Sign and Stencil Display

$2,250

Early American Dairy Company Sign and Stencil Display

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1880s-1900s; George M. Hunter, Stencil Cutter - Milwaukee, WI Collection of antique metal dairy and cheese stencils mounted to a painted wooden display board. The group includes ...

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Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Early Stenciled Hand Painted Parchessi Game Table C 1920

$1,249

Early Stenciled Hand Painted Parchessi Game Table C 1920

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special Parchessi table C 1920 with Stenciled aprons and a Fabulous hand painted top with vibrant colors and little hand painted faux wood grain panels mixed in the geometric de...

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Vintage 1920s North American Adirondack Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

$18,500

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

Located in Essex, MA

A Rufus Cole Grain-Painted and Stenciled Case. Signed R. Cole Painter. Circa 1820-25 Rufus Cole worked in partnership with his father, Abraham, in the Mohawk Valley of New York a...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Pine

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American Classical Carved and Gilt-Stenciled "Fancy" Chair, circa 1815-1820

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in

American Classical Carved and Gilt-Stenciled "Fancy" Chair, circa 1815-1820

Located in Houston, TX

Possibly by John Banks or Phyfe workshops, New York City, tablet crest, with spread eagle, splat with lion head and cornucopia, caned seat, saber legs ending in hairy paw feet.

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Antique Early 19th Century North American American Classical Armchairs

Vintage American Black Painted Mirror with Gold Floral Stencil Design

Unavailable

H 18.75 in W 23.75 in D 0.5 in

Vintage American Black Painted Mirror with Gold Floral Stencil Design

Located in Concord, MA

Vintage American rectangular black painted mirror with gold floral stencil design. Currently wired for a horizontal orientation however, could be hung vertically. Dimensions: 18 3/4 ...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American Stenciled Windsor Chair, 19th Century

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H 35 in W 19.25 in D 15 in

Antique Early American Stenciled Windsor Chair, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique early American Windsor side chair offers spindle back over seat with ebonized stenciled band, raised on turned legs, 19th century Measures: 35" H x 19.25" W x 15" D.

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Colonial L Hitchcock Black Stenciled Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Sold

H 34 in W 17.5 in L 34 in

American Colonial L Hitchcock Black Stenciled Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 4

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century American Colonial L. Hitchcock black stenciled rush seat dining chairs - Set of 4.

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

American Empire Quervelle School Carved & Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Game Table

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H 29.75 in W 36 in D 18 in

American Empire Quervelle School Carved & Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Game Table

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** American Empire Mahogany Game Table in the Manner of Quervelle with Foliate Carved...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Stenciled Work Table

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H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Stenciled Work Table

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Neoclassical inspired work table offers flame mahogany construction with case ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair

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H 33 in W 14.25 in D 15 in

Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair

Located in East Aurora, NY

An exceptionally nice example of an early American high chair in original condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

A Ralph Cahoon Painting Titled Cape Cod Jellies & Jams

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H 16 in W 20 in

A Ralph Cahoon Painting Titled Cape Cod Jellies & Jams

Located in Downingtown, PA

Martha trained under her father learning the art of decorative painting called Rosemailing, a free-hand method using scrolls and flowers and early American stencil design. Ralph Caho...

Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Masonite

An Unusual & Important Painting by Ralph Cahoon

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H 24.25 in W 20.75 in

An Unusual & Important Painting by Ralph Cahoon

Located in Downingtown, PA

Martha trained under her father learning the art of decorative painting called Rosemailing, a free-hand method using scrolls and flowers and early American stencil design. Ralph Caho...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Large Edwardian walnut and ash four-tier revolving bookcase

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H 59 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Large Edwardian walnut and ash four-tier revolving bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large Edwardian walnut and ash four-tier revolving bookcase early 20th century, stencilled ' the American patent revolving bookcase, manufactured by Trubner & Co.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Stenciled Recamier, American

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H 34 in W 74 in

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Stenciled Recamier, American

Located in Charleston, SC

Fabulous American early 19th century neoclassical painted stenciled Recamier.

Category

Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early American Tall Table with Hand Painted Stenciled Top

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H 30 in W 18 in D 16 in

Early American Tall Table with Hand Painted Stenciled Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic early American Adirondack style tall side table with stained twig legs and hand painted stenciled top.

Category

Vintage 1920s Side Tables

Acanthus Brass Fixture with Stenciled Pendant and Tassel

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H 29 in Dm 16 in

Acanthus Brass Fixture with Stenciled Pendant and Tassel

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This opaque deep relief stencilled white glass tasselled globe filters the light through leaving nothing but warm glow. The stencilling on the schoolhouse shade elevates its look bey...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Early American Stenciled Chest of Drawers

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H 39.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Early American Stenciled Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American four-drawer chest of drawers with stenciled details and original drop hinge pulls.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Double-Sided Bar Directional Advertising Sign

$2,750

H 12 in W 28.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Double-Sided Bar Directional Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Double-sided hand-painted plywood advertising sign directing patrons to a downstairs bar. The stepped Art Deco-inspired profile features the phrases "DOWNSTAIRS BAR IS OPEN," "TO LAD...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

$17,500

H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With a removable and reversible top, one side featuring a marquetry chess / checker board, and the other covered in felt (felt to be replaced), two drawers, and fine bronze details. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Polychrome Paint Decorated Grandfather Clock

$3,295

H 78 in W 25 in D 12.5 in

Italian Polychrome Paint Decorated Grandfather Clock

Located in Perkasie, PA

Italian Polychrome Paint Decorated Grandfather Clock – Item 68950 This striking Italian grandfather clock brings together classical elegance, intricate carving, and beautifully hand...

Category

Vintage 1960s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Paint

Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard

$3,094

H 29.14 in W 29.34 in D 13.98 in

Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Early 19th Century Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chessboard Refined early 19th-century game table, designed for chess and card games, exemplifying the understated elegance and fin...

Category

Antique 1810s French Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Painted Collapsible Game Table / Chess Board

$1,200

H 28 in W 30 in D 29.5 in

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Painted Collapsible Game Table / Chess Board

Located in Brooklyn, NY

H.C. Dallmeyer wooden square table hand-painted and converted to a game/chess/checkers table (ca. 1910, USA). Ingenious design with foldable legs that allow the piece to fully collap...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Game Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic English Private Land Owners Trespassers Sign

$679

H 13 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Rustic English Private Land Owners Trespassers Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century rustic private land owners trespassers sign This sign is made in elm with metal lettering set in relief it says Notice No road Trespassers Wil Be prosecuted By...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Signs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Side Table with Drawer

$950

H 30.5 in W 26.75 in D 16.25 in

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Side Table with Drawer

Located in Round Top, TX

This delightful pine side table comes from the Swedish countryside and still maintains the original faux wood painted finish with contrasting brown top. The single drawer has the fai...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

20th Century Edwardian Satinwood Hand Painted Pembroke Table

$1,284Sale Price|30% Off

H 28 in W 43 in D 36 in

20th Century Edwardian Satinwood Hand Painted Pembroke Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine Edwardian hand painted satinwood pembroke table. The top of the table is decorated with floral swags, with further floral work to the centre. There is a lift up fl...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Satinwood

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

$15,000

H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

By Silas Hoadley

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Collapsable Painted Cards Game Table, 1960’s

$775

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 29.5 in

Mid-Century Collapsable Painted Cards Game Table, 1960’s

By Stakmore Company

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive vintage collapsable square wood game table. Classic and very sturdy versatile game table that has been newly painted featuring playing cards with a decorative wreath on th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Rustic Game Table, 1890s

$1,200

H 28 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in

Late 19th Century Rustic Game Table, 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wooden card or game table with turned legs. The tabletop has a green felt playing surface, framed by worn wood, giving it a vintage charm.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century American Federal Hitchcock Style Stenciled Cane Side Chair

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 18 in D 17 in

Antique 19th Century American Federal Hitchcock Style Stenciled Cane Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Hitchcock-style dining side chair featuring a beautifully executed hand-painted faux wood grain finish that gives the sturdy frame a rich, deeply burled appearance....

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

$15,000

H 95 in W 24 in D 15 in

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock The clock with an eight day movement and chiming on nine tubes. The very elaborate designed face with Ar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century American Painted Pine Tavern Table with Game Top

$3,800

H 2 in W 38 in D 28.5 in

Early 19th Century American Painted Pine Tavern Table with Game Top

Located in Essex, MA

EARLY PAINTED TAVERN / GAMES TABLE Country Hepplewhite Pine Rectangular Table, early 19th c., with red painted surface, having a removable breadboard end top secured by side pegs, pa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Game Tables

Materials

Pine

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

$23,500

H 89.5 in W 17.25 in D 9.75 in

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

Located in York County, PA

Exuberantly painted, New England tall case clock in dark umber, red, & chrome yellow decoration, with wooden works by riley whiting, Plymouth, Connecticut, ca 1819-1835 This wonde...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne

$3,151

H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Zinc Sign/Enseigne

Located in Brecht, BE

Quirky rare to find zinc sign/enseigne, made for a French hatmaker ... great patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Iron, Zinc

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$5,078

H 95.67 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with burl wood mirror, fluted full columns, elaborately...

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century

$2,487

H 82.68 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with arabic numerals and polychrome painting. massive...

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

$5,981

H 92.52 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty Circa 1775

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

$4,495

H 85.75 in W 21.5 in D 9.75 in

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & rare antique Georgian Scottish inlaid mahogany eight day tall case grandfather clock, by Patrick Bews, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, circa 1810. Just professionally serviced and...

Category

Antique 1810s Scottish Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

$5,477

H 82.68 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

$22,000

H 104.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.25 in

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

By Robert and Peter Higgs of London

Located in Portland, OR

A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

$7,952

H 88.59 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Other

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London

$12,982

H 94.1 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Other

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

$13,050

H 98.43 in W 20.48 in D 11.03 in

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date hand. The superb mahogany case has a cross banded door veneered in flame mahogany w...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape

$1,885

H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 4.5 in

Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape

By Eli Terry & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene, Eli Terry

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Antique Early 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Masonic Oak Tall Case Clock H. Peach. Circa 1820

$26,000

H 80.5 in W 17.5 in D 9.75 in

English Masonic Oak Tall Case Clock H. Peach. Circa 1820

By H. Peach

Located in Charleston, SC

English Oak Masonic tall case clock with brass Eagle finial over broken pediment, arched bonnet, fluted brass hood columns with upper secret drawer, hand painted decorative face, mas...

Category

Antique 1820s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams, Crickhowell

$3,840

H 89.38 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams, Crickhowell

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...

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Antique 19th Century European George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Other

Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian

$6,731Sale Price|34% Off

H 92.52 in W 25.2 in D 10.24 in

Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe. The clock is from Bristol England, circa 1830. + The ship in the d...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Nutwood, Spruce

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

$8,500

H 84 in W 18.5 in D 8 in

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

Located in Essex, MA

With arched bonnet with brass finials over a convex glass bezel opening to a steel clock face. Newly cleaned and put in ready to go condition. The case with pendulum door. Weights, k...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

$12,260

H 92.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 in

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Federal Tall Case Clock Made and Signed by John Nicholl, (1784-1862) Belvidere, New Jersey Circa 1825 Primary Wood: Mahogany, Mahogany Veneers, Cherry Secondary Woods: White Pi...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Mahogany, Maple

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock

$5,424

H 87.01 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique mahogany 8 day longcase clock J N Tilbury Guernsey with a swan-neck pediment original brass finial, lovely decorative and colorful arched painted dial with date and seconds d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Mahogany

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Early American Stencil For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the early American stencil you’re looking for. Each early American stencil for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early American stencil, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An early American stencil is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, folk art and industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made early American stencil has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Matthew Weinstein, Annin & Co. and Paul Frankl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Early American Stencil?

An early American stencil can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,676, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

Questions About Early American Stencil

How do I identify early American furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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.