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1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Flint's Fine Furniture Edwardian Walnut Bench in great antique condition
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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Located in London, GB
Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a
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19th Century Egyptian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
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H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Figural Bronze Furniture Mount, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very attractive 19th century Egyptian Revival bronze furniture mount, cast in the form of a bust
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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
By Empire Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the world's finiest
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1920s American William and Mary Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Burmese Console Table Antique Carved Burma Furniture, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
We seem to have acquired a batch of fine Burmese furniture of late - hats off to our buying team
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1880s Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Other

Beauvais Tapestry and Beech Wood Furniture Suite
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in London, GB
This five-piece furniture suite is an elegant piece of early 18th-century French design. The suite
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1720s French Louis XV Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech

1920s Fine Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table Solid Mahogany Sculptural Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Fine gateleg drop leaf solid mahogany dining table. Carved sculptural legs. Rich wood grain
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1920s North American Chippendale Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 16 highly original miniature furniture. It consist of a dining table with 4 chairs, 2 beds
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
By Maison Lalande
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890
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1880s French Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Porcelain Stool China Late 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain stool, richly decorated over the entire surface with a dragon and phoenix within circular reserves on a continuous background of meanders and grebes. Various decorative ban...
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1890s Chinese Other Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique China Cabinet Chippendale Walnut by Royal Furniture Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an antique china cabinet chippendale in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dollhouse Biedermeier Boule Furniture Sofa, German 1860s - 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and fine golden transfers, dated about 1890. Made by one the famous German toy companies. A very
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1890s German Folk Art Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Secrétaire Neoclassical Lombardy Late 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Neoclassical secrétaire supported by truncated-pyramidal feet, on the front has two doors surmounted by flap-opening door concealing scarab with morocco top, central compartment, sma...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Floral carving. Turin, late 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Carved and gilded wooden console table. It rests on four opposing double-curved supports ending in full-bodied curling volutes held by masks; carved female caryatids rest on the uppe...
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Early 1700s Italian Neoclassical Revival Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Floral carving. Turin, late 18th century
Floral carving. Turin, late 18th century
H 59.45 in W 42.92 in D 7.88 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Yellow Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1920s
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s set of six Louis XVI style leather upholstered dining chairs by Fine Arts Furniture Inc. NYC
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather

Biedermeier Small Furniture, Cherry Wood, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Biedermeier small furniture or pillar cabinet from southern Germany around 1820. Solid cherry
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
By Drexel, Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table Server Petite Desk
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19th Century American Federal Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Faun with Cymbals in Bronze Italy Late 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting faun with cymbals on red marble base.
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1880s Italian Other Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
banded throughout and of gorgeous quality with rich patination and fine grain. The moulded and shaped
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There
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Early 19th Century American Country Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table. The
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19th Century American Federal Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

CESCINSKY. English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century. 3 vols. FIRST EDITION.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert. TITLE: English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century. PUBLISHER
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Early 1900s American Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Leather

American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure above drawers on legs joined by stretchers.
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Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Oak

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative trim and green leather top.
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19th Century English Adam Style Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Leather, Satinwood

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1929
Located in valatie, NY
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, Portraits and Glass 1929, by
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1920s American Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Miniature German Boule Biedermeier Dollhouse Bed Room Furniture 1860-90s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boule Bedroom Furniture set with fine
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1890s German Folk Art Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables a Pair
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
a rare pair of Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables. Good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use Measure 21.5" in width, 15.5" in depth and stand 2...
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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Rare Set of 12 Regency Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Antiques Furniture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
high end to your interior design a great addition to your fine furniture European collection. All
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Early 19th Century English Regency Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1st Ed 1929
Located in valatie, NY
decorative arts. The catalog features illustrations of fine furniture, textiles, glass, ceramics and
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1920s American Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Paper

Regency Mahogany Tripod Table
By Regency
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Regency mahogany lamp/ wine table with a fine thin top on a elegant turned column
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Early 19th Century English Regency Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tripod Table
Regency Mahogany Tripod Table
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in GB
good colour and adds a sense of grandeur to the piece as was so common in fine French furniture The
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19th Century French Empire Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

Berkey and Gay Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Table or Stand
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
beautifully crafted with fine details and has a handsome symmetrical design. A wonderfully versatile piece
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1920s North American Louis XVI Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Dining Table by Royal Furnitue Co 'as Featured in Forbes Magazine'
By Royal
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Dining Table by ROYAL FURNITURE Co as Featured in 2012
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Early 1900s American Chippendale Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique Widdicomb Chippendale Desk Made
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
H 29 in W 42 in D 23 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
manufacturers of fine furniture. Established in 1866 - one year after peace between the North and the South
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Decorated column cabinet late 19th century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Decorated column cabinet Spruce cabinet with door painted with blue tomolite. Cabinet with 3 interior shelves and left door opening. On the sides are No. 2 columns with capitals. Re...
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1890s Italian Folk Art Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fir

Decorated column cabinet late 19th century
Decorated column cabinet late 19th century
H 71.26 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Regency Overmantel Mirror
By Regency
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century English gilt and ebonized wood triple plate overmantel mirror, the stepped
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19th Century European Regency Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Overmantel Mirror
Regency Overmantel Mirror
H 29 in W 56.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique 8 inch terrestrial globe. Manufactured by Kittinger Company, Inc. (in
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Early 20th Century Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Gesso, Wood, Paper

19th-Century French School, Two Designs For Rococo-Revival Furniture
Located in Cheltenham, GB
taste. Drawings of this nature were vital for furniture makers and those working within the interior
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Early 20th Century French School Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Watercolor

Rare Directoire-style recliner armchair in walnut wood. Late eighteenth century
Located in Torino, IT
Rara poltrona reclinabile stile Direttorio, in legno di noce. PERIODO Fine Settecento, Inizio
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Late 18th Century European Directoire Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

1910s Imperial Grand Rapids Carved Solid Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Very Rare 1910s Imperial Grand Rapids trestle table in fine carved walnut wood. Top made out of
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Burl

Early 1900s Parcel-Gilt and Walnut Empire Coffee Table with Gold Mirror Top
By B & S Furniture Company 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut and parcel-gilt coffee table, circa early 1900s by B & S Co. a New York City fine furniture
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Early 20th Century American Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Fine French Gilt Carved Mirror with Fine Details
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine French Louis XVI French gilt carved wall mirror. Finely carved love birds and flowers with
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Biedermeier Console Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier console. Cherrywood with mirrored back panel.
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Fine Biedermeier Console Table
Fine Biedermeier Console Table
H 34.5 in W 34.25 in D 16.75 in
Fine Biedermeier Demilune Console
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier demilune console. Cherrywood with fine pen work details and ebonized fruitwood
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony

Fine Biedermeier Demilune Console
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Fine Biedermeier Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier center table. Cherrywood with ebonized fruitwood details and carved giltwood
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Giltwood

Fine Biedermeier Center Table
Fine Biedermeier Center Table
H 31 in W 36 in D 36 in
Fine Antique Upholstered Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly refined Antique Armchair with soft honey tone wood and elegant form. With a tall shaped crest rail and carved sloping arm supports. Raised on square front legs with st...
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19th Century Federal Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine Antique Upholstered Armchair
Fine Antique Upholstered Armchair
H 44.5 in W 25.75 in D 28 in
Fine carved wood console
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine hand carved wood console having excellent detail, with beveled marble top
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Early 20th Century French Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

Fine carved wood console
Fine carved wood console
H 40 in W 88 in D 22 in
Fine English Oak Server
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine early 18th century English oak low dresser, having a molded top over three inlaid drawers
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1710s English Baroque Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Fine English Oak Server
Fine English Oak Server
H 31.75 in W 67 in D 21 in
Fine Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mirror, in the Neoclassical style, of carved giltwood, its rectangular beveled mirror plate, surrounded by wonderfully carved frame of acanthus filled C-scrolls, bordered with beadin...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fine Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror
Fine Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror
H 68.25 in W 39 in D 2.25 in
Fine Hoshiarpur Octagonal Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Fine Hoshiarpur octagonal table, 19th Century A 19th Century Octagonal Anglo Indian Occasional
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19th Century Indian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Fine Hoshiarpur Octagonal Table, 19th Century
Fine Hoshiarpur Octagonal Table, 19th Century
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Fine Arts, London, acquired 9 October 1998. Part of a suite presented at the marriage of Prince Massimo
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood

Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Fine Swedish mirror, circa 1810
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine Swedish mirror with old guilt carvings and white coloms, circa 1810 - 20.
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19th Century Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fine Swedish mirror, circa 1810
Fine Swedish mirror, circa 1810
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 3.94 in
Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0259 Fine example of Edwardian mahogany occasional chair in mahogany, having shaped and string
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Early 20th Century English Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
Fine Edwardian Mahogany Tub Chair
H 30.31 in W 20.87 in D 22.24 in
Fine Antique Oak Cricket Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A round top on a triangular base with lower shelf with gallery. Raised on tapering square legs set at angles. Diam. 21", H. 26", base 20 1/2 x 20 1/2" Condition:Please see detail p...
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19th Century English Rustic Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mahogany Wine Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this English mahogany wine table, George II style, 20th century, the octagonal top with beaded edge and scalloped gallery, on written and turned column t...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elegant horseshoe back armchairs. Beautiful color, form and lines. We carry fine quality
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Early 1900s Chinese Ming Fine Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of Fine Horseshoe Back Armchairs
H 37 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of fine furniture antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every item from our selection of fine furniture antique furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of fine furniture antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of fine furniture antique furniture, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of fine furniture antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Gillows of Lancaster & London and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Fine Furniture Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To 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 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.