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Eight Antique Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Prince of Wales Dining Side Chair
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Hepplewhite furniture. The side chairs stand at an impressive 39" in height, 25.5" in width, and 20" in depth
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Early 1900s Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
styles of the past. Hepplewhite furniture is highly sought after for its balanced proportions, delicate
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Elm
Edwardian Period English Hepplewhite-Inspired Satinwood Dining Ensemble
Located in Chicago, IL
rare.
Hepplewhite’s furniture is characterized by the use of contrasting veneers called marquetry, as
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Mersman 1920's antique tables with a drawers
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Hepplewhite furniture is known for its elegant and simple designs, often using mahogany and featuring straight
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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dressing Glasses, Hepplewhite English Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Dressing Glasses'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', published by
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Side Board, Hepplewhite English Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Side Board'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', published by I
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Side Board, Hepplewhite English Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Side Board'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', published by I
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Library Case, Hepplewhite English Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Library Case'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', published by I
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Library Table, Hepplewhite English Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Library Table'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', published by I
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Pair of French Hepplewhite Painted Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF FRENCH HEPPLEWHITE PAINTED ARMCHAIRS
English, circa 1770
Height: 35 1/2 in. Width: 25 in
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18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Style English King chair (Antique Master)
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Prato, Tuscany
furniture in England in the 18th century. The furniture proposed by Hepplewhite consisted of a highly
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Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Bidet Shaving and Night Tables, Hepplewhite Georgian furniture design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Bidet Shaving Table and Night Table'
From George Hepplewhite's 'Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's
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Late 18th Century English School Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Engraving
Early Baker Furniture Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard Buffet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional Hepplewhite style mahogany sideboard buffet
By Baker Furniture
USA
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 71.88 in D 21 in
Georgian Armchair Green Leather Seat, English Hepplewhite circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality English armchair from the George III, Hepplewhite period, made circa 1785
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th century English Hepplewhite Pair Demi-lune Console Tables
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome pair of English Hepplewhite style mahogany demi-lune console tables featuring four
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1840s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of 8 Hepplewhite Style Hand Carved Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Set of 8 (6 sides, 2 armchairs) Hepplewhite style hand carved solid mahogany dining chairs, with
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Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.75 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
English Hand Carved Figured Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Bowfront Sideboard
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine quality antique English hand carved mahogany Hepplewhite style bow-front sideboard with
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Geo. IV Bookmatched Figured Mahogany Hepplewhite Linen Press
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English bookmatched figured mahogany Hepplewhite style linen press which
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Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 86.5 in W 49 in D 20.75 in
English Geo. III Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard, Original Brass Gallery
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English period George III inlaid mahogany Hepplewhite style sideboard with
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.125 in W 72 in D 26 in
Pair Antique Hepplewhite Design Bergeres, Scrolling Shaped Arms, on Fluted Legs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Reading, Berkshire
such as Hepplewhite along with 19th century Classical Revival styles.
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Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
19th century English Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Server
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome neoclassic mahogany bow front sideboard features extraordinary satinwood, rosewood and fruitwood inlay. Sitting upon six square tapering straight legs that end in spade...
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
12 Antique English Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs Supplied by Mario Buatta
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. and later, England, an assembled set of dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style, (6) side
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1890s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
George III Hepplewhite Antique Painted Armchair
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A fine George III painted open armchair in the French Hepplewhite taste. The shield shaped back
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18th Century English George III Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Hepplewhite Period Side Chair in Walnut, English circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
1785.
Camel back chairs of this date are popularly called Hepplewhite because very many chair
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Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Hepplewhite Side Table with Burled Wood Top
By George Hepplewhite
Located in New York, NY
Hepplewhite side table with burled wood top. Two drawers. One with key.
21.5″W x 17.25″D x 28″H
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18th Century English Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Sofa after George Hepplewhite
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency sofa in the manner of George Hepplewhite, the serpentine back raised
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1810s Irish Regency Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine set of 8 Georgian Hepplewhite style carved mahogany shield back dining chairs of good colour
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Stunning circa 1900 George Hepplewhite Style Hardwood Giltwood Georgian Armchair
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made circa 1900 George Hepplewhite style
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 38.39 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Two Pod Dining Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian mahogany extendable two pod dining table. The moulded top of rectangular form with one additional leaf raised over two ring turned pods supported by four splaye...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A fine pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany tub chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany tub chairs, each of typical form with the
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Lovely Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Shield Shape Back
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Hepplewhite Mahogany armchair with floral seat
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.8 in W 24.61 in D 20.87 in
Pair of two Hepplewhite-style open-arm chairs in Satinwood, England 1880s
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Hepplewhite-style open-arm chairs, England 1880s
This stunning pair of Hepplewhite
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
SiX ANTIQUE GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE BERGERE SHERATON REVIVAL PAINTED DINING CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
suite of six original Sheraton Revival George Hepplewhite Bergère dining chairs with period painted
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Late 18th Century English Serpentine Hepplewhite Sideboard with Brass Gallery
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite sideboard, crafted circa 1790, exemplifies the elegance of the Hepplewhite style
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
H 36 in W 58 in D 26 in
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 20.28 in
FINE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE PRINCE OF WALES SIDE CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Hepplewhite design
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1880s English Victorian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
8 Antique George Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs from Lady Diana's Spencer House
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of Victorian George Hepplewhite style
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1880s English Victorian Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Late 18th C. English Inlaid Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Shaped Front Sideboard
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
furniture to be used for artillery during war times. They would then get a local cabinetmaker to install
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1790s English George III Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
Hepplewhite Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...
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19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Hepplewhite Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...
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19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
English Hepplewhite Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite side table, the top has a beautiful faded color and patina with molded edge and
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Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs
The chairs are raised upon square legs
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Early 1900s Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Serving Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite serving table, the top with beautiful swirl grain mahogany has a string of boxwood
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Hepplewhite Center Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The underside of this mahogany center table retains most of its original hand carved glue blocking. The insides of the tapered legs are chamfered.
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1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Engliish Hepplewhite Lowboy
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite lowboy is of the period with a top that has a beautiful mahogany grain and
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Hepplewhite Window Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine George III French Hepplewhite walnut carved Rococo scroll arm window bench.
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18th Century and Earlier English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hepplewhite Inlaid Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite inlaid side table, with beautiful color and patina, the nautical theme oval brass pulls
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1820s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Pine
Hepplewhite Mahogany Server
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite mahogany server, the five drawers with round ring pulls are flanking the center with a
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Mahogany Game Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite mahogany game table, the hinged top folds over and is supported by the left rear leg
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Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Style inlaid Dining Chairs.
These Rather Pretty Chairs Stand upon
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Early 1900s Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Paint, Fruitwood
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Lowboy
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite mahogany lowboy, the top has outstanding figured grain along with beautiful
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Hepplewhite style arm chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of good quality Georgian Hepplewhite style Mahogany arm chairs, each with upholstered
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Bow Front Side Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite bow front side table, this early 19th century table has a beautiful faded mahogany
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite One Drawer Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite one drawer table, the top has a beautiful color and patina with the perimeter inlaid
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Armchair, England, Circa 1790
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wide armchair in the Hepplewhite style.
Shield back decorated with beading and rosettes
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18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Fold-Over Tea Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th Century English mahogany fold-over serpentine front tea table in the French Hepplewhite
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Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Style Demilune Commode
Located in Asheville, NC
Demilune Commode by Williamsport Furniture Company (plaque inside drawer) Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
English Hepplewhite Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite console table, this table is of the period, dating circa 1800, the top was
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Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique Hepplewhite Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique hepplewhite furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. There are many kinds of the piece of antique hepplewhite furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of antique hepplewhite furniture bearing Georgian, Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of antique hepplewhite furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Hepplewhite, Reed and Barton and Gillows of Lancaster & London are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Hepplewhite Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique hepplewhite furniture start at $1 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $4,985.
Questions About Antique Hepplewhite Furniture
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To 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 22, 2021There 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.