Question 1

Is Lane furniture the same as United furniture?

Accepted Answer

No, Lane Furniture is not the same as United Furniture. Up until 2017, Lane Furniture was a completely separate company from United, and the two furniture makers had no affiliation with each other. That changed when United Furniture, a subsidiary of Heritage Home Group, acquired Lane. Soon after the initial sale, Heritage resold Lane to Bassett Furniture. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Lane Furniture pieces.

Question 2

What is the difference between modern furniture and old furniture?

Accepted Answer

The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Is an easel furniture?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not an easel is considered furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. Generally, the word “furniture” describes items that make a space suitable for working or living. An easel that holds an artwork for production or display purposes likely fits this definition. Find a selection of easels on 1stDibs.

Question 4

How do I identify my furniture?

Accepted Answer

An easy way to identify your furniture is to look at the manufacturing label, stamp, or tag which shows the name of the creator. There might also be a signature from the furniture maker instead.

Question 5

Where is Ercol furniture from?

Accepted Answer

Ercol furniture is from Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, UK. Lucian Ercolani founded the company in 1920 in the nearby city of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and named it after the first syllable of his surname. Shop a range of Ercol furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is a furniture designer?

Accepted Answer

A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is Regency furniture?

Accepted Answer

Regency is a style of furniture that emerged during the early 19th century, when the Prince of Wales, future King George IV, assumed rule of the United Kingdom as Regent while his father, George III, was ill. Rather than the rich carvings and curves of earlier periods, it is characterized by plain lines and surfaces, slender legs and right angles highlighted by elaborate, often metal, ornamentation.

Question 8

What is retro furniture?

Accepted Answer

What retro furniture is depends on the context. In some cases, the term refers to furniture produced more than 20 years ago and is a synonym for vintage. Other times, retro refers to contemporary furniture that looks as if it were made in an earlier decade. Explore a wide variety of furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is Romweber Furniture?

Accepted Answer

Romweber Furniture was an American furniture manufacturer. It began in the late 1800s with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture; Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room set manufacturer and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. While Romweber Furniture had earlier designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. This includes walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that feature decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware, as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Romweber furniture.

Question 10

What is Larkin furniture?

Accepted Answer

Larkin furniture was a byproduct of the Larkin Soap Company. The oak furniture was initially given to customers who purchased a certain amount of soap and other products. The popularity of items like desks, bookcases and chairs led Larkin to begin selling its furniture directly to customers. Browse a selection of antique Larkin furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is Krug Furniture?

Accepted Answer

Krug furniture is a manufacturer of office and commercial furniture based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The company started in 1880 and produces all of their products in their own factories. You can find a range of Krug furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is luxury furniture?

Accepted Answer

Luxury furniture is a general term for furniture of exemplary quality. Luxury furniture is seen as a long-term investment. Pieces that earn this descriptor are made with fine materials such as full-grain leather upholstery and solid wood. Designers of luxury furniture carefully select what goes into each piece, and their pieces are created under tight quality controls, often by hand. As a result, luxury furniture is intended to be long-lasting, and its design makes it as functional as it is visually appealing. Buyers should note that luxury pieces are sold at price points that reflect these characteristics. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, new and vintage furniture.

Question 13

What is Stressless furniture?

Accepted Answer

Stressless furniture is a line of furniture produced by Norwegian manufacturer Ekornes. The collection includes recliners and other seating designed to comfortably support the contours of the human body while adding beauty to their surroundings. Ekornes introduced Stressless furniture in 1971. Shop an assortment of Ekornes Stressless furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is tanker furniture?

Accepted Answer

Tanker furniture is a vintage style of office-centric furniture including desks, filing cabinets, chairs and other business furniture featuring steel construction. They were first crafted around the 1920s and were known for exceptional durability. Shop a collection of tanker furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the importance of furniture?

Accepted Answer

The importance of furniture is that it makes spaces more functional and comfortable. In homes, furniture provides places to sit and sleep and also functions as storage, allowing people to neatly organize their personal belongings. Furniture also makes rooms more visually appealing. In these ways, furniture improves the quality of life for the people who use it. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What is Vitrine furniture?

Accepted Answer

The French word vitre means window or glass. Vitrine is used to describe a piece of furniture, typically a cabinet, that features glass which allows objects to be displayed. Shop a collection of vitrine furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is Gillow furniture?

Accepted Answer

Gillow furniture was made by the company Gillows of Lancaster and London, or simply Gillow & Co. This furniture-making brand was founded in the mid 1700s and continued with the founding family until 1814 when a buy-out happened. The name Gillow is still used because it had become synonymous with quality. Shop a collection of Gillow furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What is Thonet furniture?

Accepted Answer

Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What is Panton in furniture?

Accepted Answer

In the world of furniture design, Panton likely refers to the name of a chair created by Vernon Panton or the Danish designer himself. It is easy to recognize the Panton chair by its curvy, flowing form. The iconic seat, which had been in development since at least 1960, debuted in Danish design magazine Mobilia in 1967 and then at the 1968 Cologne Furniture Fair. It was the first chair to be made from a single piece of molded plastic. His cantilevered S-chair models, made of molded plywood and manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet, were equally innovative. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage Vernon Panton furniture.

Question 20

What is Baumritter furniture?

Accepted Answer

Baumritter furniture is the term for furnishings produced by Baumritter. Theodore Baumritter and Nathan S. Ancell founded the company in 1932 in Beecher Falls, Vermont. In 1939, it began producing furniture under the Ethan Allen name, and during the late 1970s, the company was renamed Ethan Allen due to the success of the brand. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baumritter furniture.

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