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Old Murano Table Lamp
By Venetian School
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
One of the most elegant Murano lamps: for processing, for color, for rare model. It is perfect: with this attack You can put it everywhere.
You can make the hat as you want: accordi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Farmed Old School Photography, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Farmed old school photography, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Antique Indian Mughal School Miniature Painting Old Man
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal School miniature painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique French Shearling Upholstered Armchair Completely Restored Old School
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Shearling Upholstered Armchair Completely Restored using Old School methods, which
Category
Antique 1840s French Country Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 29.5 in
Large Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Peter Lastman, attrib. Mystery Old Master Painting, Dutch School
Located in Kingston, NY
Peter Lastman inscribed on reverse Old Master painting, probably Dutch school, late 17th century
Category
Antique 17th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century, Old Master European Landscape Painting Italian School
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian School, 18th century.
A masterful example of 18th-century Italian School artistry, this
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Moira Thompson (Contemporary British School) 'Rocks in Old Bucket'
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Moira Thompson (Contemporary British School)
'Rocks in Old Bucket'
Oil on canvas
Signed
50cm x 50cm
Category
2010s English Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Victor Victrola Old School Oak Record Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victor Victrola Old School Oak Record Cabinet with Backsplash, Shaped Doors and Raised on Stylized Paw
Category
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Oak
American Impressionist Landscape Painting Old Lyme School Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Early American impressionist landscape painting. Old Lyme school. Oil on board. Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
A Great piece, the bell is made in solid bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Baroque Wax Plaque of Adoration of the Magi, Italian School 18th C. or Older
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baroque Wax Plaque/Carving of Adoration of the Magi
Italian School 18th Century or Older
Pigmented
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Wood
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.25 in
CHARMING OLD SCHOOL OAK MAGAZINE RACK WiTH DOUBLE COMPARTMENT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming brown oak magazine rack with double compartment.
This decorative, simple, stylish and well made piece is ideal to keep your magazin...
Category
20th Century English Country Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
18th Century, Italian 'Memento Mori' Old Master School of Guido Reni
By Guido Reni
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the style or School of the Important Old Master Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1642).
A stunning
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Theater Seat School Chair Old Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Theater Seat School Chair Old Bench. Item features a book
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old School 1940's / 50's NEON "MOTEL" Sign..Classic Font
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic vintage NEON "MOTEL" sign salvaged from a motel in Niagara Falls Canada,, Retains original finish & patina,, New transformer, metal replaced to bottom of can,, (see photo)
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Metal
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and iron legs.
Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use.
Old school
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Materials
Iron
Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century.
Recuperated out of
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Meissen School Old Paris Porcelain Compotes with Fern C1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique Meissen School Old Paris Porcelain Compotes with Fern C1890
Measures- 5''H x 9.5''W x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista
By Molla
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista . Circa 1600’s
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Wood, Plaster
H 36.5 in W 32 in D 2 in
Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Old School Tattoo Decoration by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
decorata con diversi tatuaggi coloratissimi in stile Old School.
Category
2010s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Old Victorian School Oak & Cast Iron Coat Hooks - Coat Stand
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful old English industrial coat hook. This large coat rack is made in solid oak with three
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Industrial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Large Italian School Crucifixion Oil on Canvas After the Old Masters
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Crucifixion Oil on Canvas After the Old Masters
From a private Italian collection
Free
Category
20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Canvas
Antique Large Dutch School Old Master "Still Life" Oil Painting, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Dutch School (18th century)
Still Life with Lobster and Fruit
oil on canvas
68 x 98 1/2 cm (26 3/4
Category
Antique 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 26.75 in W 38.5 in D 2 in
17th Century Old Master Oil Painting Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Spanish School
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th century old master oil painting of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Spanish school.
Dramatic
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.25 in W 21.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Map of France from an Old Dutch School Atlas, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Frankrijk'. Map of France. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Europe from an Old Dutch School-Atlas, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europa'. Map of Europe. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Greece from an Old French School Atlas, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Grèce Moderne '. Old map of Greece and surroundings. This map originates from
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
"Village by the Lake" 17th Century Old Master School of Thomas Heeremans
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Old master painting featuring a busy port city in the 17th century. Most likely Dutch and very
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Old Lithograph of a Hindeloopen Nurse and Children with Painted School Box, 1932
Located in Langweer, NL
Hindeloopen Nurse and Children with Painted School Box, 1932
This delightful hand-colored
Category
Vintage 1930s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.57 in W 10.83 in D 0.01 in
Old Brass Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell a Great Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old brass hand bell, town Cryer’s or School Bell.
A Great piece larger and heavier than most
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of North America from an Old Dutch School Atlas, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Noord-Amerika'. Map of North America. This map originates from 'School-Atlas
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Austria from an Old Dutch School Atlas, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri.
Artists and Engravers: Published by A
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
Four Rare Italian School 19th Century Old Master Sketches Drawings by F Mazzoli
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 29.14 in W 23.04 in D 1.19 in
French 19th Century Old Master School Oil on Canvas Titled "Leda and The Swan"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century old master school oil on canvas titled "Leda and The Swan
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 65.75 in W 81.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Map of Germany and Switzerland from an Old Dutch School Atlas, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri. Artists and Engravers: Published by A
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 13.59 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Germany and Switzerland from an Old Dutch School Atlas, c.1873
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Deutschland en Zwitserland'. Old map depicting Germany and Switzerland. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 12.88 in W 10.32 in D 0 in
Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of (20) from a Monastery School c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
found in an old French Monastery School that opened in the 1890's and closed several years ago. We have
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Paper
H 17.25 in W 11 in D 0.07 in
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
woodworm due to old water damage along the raw hewn planks along the lower back wall of the cabinet
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 64.5 in D 26 in
Adolfo Genovese Elliptical Oval Walnut Dining Table
By Adolfo Genovese
Located in Hanover, MA
mid-1970s and created exceptionally well built "old-school" bespoke furniture for Gerte, Charak, the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Old School Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Old School desk for children
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables
Old Master French School Eagle
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Located in Madrid, ES
An oil on canvas French school old master imperial Eagle attributed to Jean-Baptiste Oudry, in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings
Set of 6 Belgian old school chairs
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Set of 6 vintage school chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
18th Century Emilian School Old Masters Oil Painting
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
18th century European old masters oil painting. Emilian school is known for painting elongated
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Old School Glam Black Wooden Stool circa 1940s/50s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a circa 1940s/50s Black wooded stool, simple in design, but giving you lots of glam.
Nice curve seat, that holds you just right, held up by a set of four sexy four-...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Wood
17th Century French Old Master oil painting, School of Poussin
By Nicolas Poussin
Located in London, GB
Dionysic scene, in dark wooded outcrop with trees and cloudy sky.
Oil on canvas, in carved and gilt frame.
Plaque reads "Ecole de Nicolas Poussin XVIIe siècle."
Category
Antique 17th Century French Paintings
Wall Mirror Framed in Maple Gym Flooring from a Hundred Year Old High School
Located in Madison, WI
Mirror framed in maple flooring removed from a hundred-year-old high school gymnasium. One can
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 25 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Evening in Étaples by Old Lyme Painter Louis Paul Dessar
By Louis Paul Dessar
Located in Charlevoix, MI
Academy of Design. His work can be found in the permanent collections of The Florence Griswold House (Old
Category
Antique 1890s French Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Industrial British Old School Gym Bench
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Seat depth: 28cm
A great piece of furniture for a hallway, kitchen or as a sofa table.
In good
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Wood
Adirondack Old Hickory School Hand-Carved Mortice & Tenon Slab Wood Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Adirondack Old Hickory School hand-carved bench features slab wood seat with mortise and tenon legs
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Benches
Materials
Wood
Adirondack Old Hickory School Hand-Carved Mortice & Tenon Slab Wood Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Adirondack Old hickory school hand-carved bench features slab wood seat with mortise and tenon legs
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique Old Hickory School Adirondack Splint Seat & Stick Bench, circa 1910
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack bench in the manner of Old Hickory offers woven splint seat on stick form
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Benches
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Antique Rustic Old Hickory School Adirondack Stick Form Queen Headboard, 20th C
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique rustic Adirondack queen size headboard in the manner of Old Hickory offers stick form
Category
20th Century American Rustic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 60 in W 62.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Old Town Hickory School Adirondack Canoe & Paddles C1930
By Old Town Canoe 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique canoe by Old Town in Hickory Adirondack Style, Maker Label as Photographed, C1930
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Old School Chart, Fish Species, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Old school chart with a beautiful detailed fishes drawing. The chart presents very precise images
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Old Master Venetian School Still Life Painting
Located in Wiscasset, ME
overall condition with stable craqlure. Housed in contemporary old master style frame.
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Wall Decorations
Spanish School 20th Century "Interior Old Village"
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish School
20th century
"Interior Old Village"
Oil on canvas
Measures: 93cm x 74cm
frame
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Barbara Ernest Prey "Old School" Lithographic Print
Located in Brooklyn, NY
permanent collection of the White House.
"Old School" is a print of her watercolor painting of the same
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Prints
Materials
Paper
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of old school furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and wood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of old school furniture, we have 33 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of old school furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of old school furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of old school furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alexander Scott, Frank Crawford Penfold and Gispen are consistently popular.
How Much is an Old School Furniture?
Prices for a piece of old school furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $94,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,039.
Questions About Old School Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify old furniture, search inconspicuous areas for maker's marks. Look under seats and tabletops, inside and underneath drawers, on bases and backs and in other hidden areas. Most vintage and many antique furnishings will feature some type of marking, which you can look up using trusted online resources to determine who produced them. When no maker's mark is present, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique and vintage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Very old furniture is called antique furniture. Generally, the term antique describes anything produced 100 years ago or more. Furnishings made between 20 and 99 years ago are vintage, while newer items are contemporary. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is Kroehler Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024As a company, Kroehler Furniture is more than 125 years old. Fred Long and John Kraushar founded the company as the Naperville Lounge Company in 1898, and in 1902, the name changed to the Kroehler Manufacturing Company. Kroehler continued to produce furniture until 1981. Explore a variety of Kroehler furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is vintage furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.
- How old is Lexington Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The company Lexington Furniture is 120 years old as of 2021. It opened in 1901 as the Dixie-Elk Furniture Company and adopted its current name in 1987. Shop a range of Lexington furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Maitland-Smith Furniture is more than 40 years old. Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979 after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer's early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture included Chippendale dining chairs, and soon afterward, Maitland-Smith expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exude a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture.
- How old is tiger oak furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tiger oak furniture dates back to the 19th century, so it may be hard to pinpoint the exact age. The best way to date tiger oak furniture is to work with an appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted tiger oak furniture and other wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How old Harmony House furniture is varies. Sears began producing the Harmony House range in 1940 and continued to manufacture it through 1964. As a result, the brand's pieces are more than 50 to 80 years old, depending on their year of production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Harmony House furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old an Ercol chair is, examine its label, usually under the seat. Some chairs will have the date of manufacture printed right on them, immediately allowing you to date them. Others may display a style number you can look up online to date your chair. When these methods don't work, the label itself can provide clues. The British furniture maker has identified its pieces with different styles of labels over the years, so by comparing what's present on your piece to reference images published on trusted online resources, you can often estimate its age. If you have difficulty dating your chair, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Ercol chairs.
- How old is Tell City Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024As a company, Tell City Furniture is more than 150 years old. The company opened as the Chair Makers Union in 1865 and took the name Tell City Chair Company in 1924. In 2011, the American furniture maker went out of business. Explore a variety of Tell City furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old Lane furniture is, search your piece for a maker's marking. Along with the Lane Furniture name, Lane pieces also display an eight-digit number. When read backward, this number tells you the furniture's year and date of production. For example, a piece marked 06911240 translates to 04, 21, 1960, indicating that Lane manufactured the piece on April 21, 1960. Find a selection of Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What old pieces of furniture are called depends on their age. Furniture that is at least 100 years old is antique. If a piece of furniture is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. You may also see people refer to old furniture by its type and style. For example, someone may say "a Victorian sofa" or a "mid-century modern dining table." On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique and vintage 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024To tell if old furniture is valuable, look for tags, labels and stamps that indicate a maker. Then, use trusted online resources to learn more about who produced the furniture and the current demand for similar pieces. Many online platforms will allow you to see how much similar pieces have sold for in the past, but keep in mind that the condition of your furniture will impact how much it is worth. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your furniture and provide you with an estimated value. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Ethan Allen furniture is more than 90 years old. Brothers-in-law Nat Ancell and Ted Baumritter founded the company in Beecher Falls, Vermont, in 1932. Initially, the company manufactured housewares and then branched out into furniture making after buying out a bankrupt furniture maker in 1936. Ancell and Baumritter named their first furniture line, Ethan Allen, after a Revolutionary War leader from Vermont. Shop a range of Ethan Allen furniture on 1stDibs.
- How old is Henry Link furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Henry Link Furniture was established in the early 1960s. Although Henry Link is best known for his high-quality wicker dressers, desks, chairs and other seating, the designer and entrepreneur was also a key figure in revolutionizing America’s furniture industry and moving it toward mass production during the early 20th century. When he visited Henry Ford’s automobile plant in Detroit, Michigan, Link became inspired by the factory’s assembly process. Upon his return to Lexington, Link installed automatic conveyors and mass-production techniques at the Dixie Furniture Company, which he was leading as of 1936. To facilitate Dixie Furniture Company’s exponential growth, four separate divisions were created in the 1950s and 1960s, including Henry Link Furniture. The company was purchased by Michigan’s Masco Corporation in 1987. Find vintage Henry Link Furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple ways to check the age of your furniture. First, check for any labels, signatures or stamps. Also, check the type of wood and metal that was used for the piece. You can also take your piece to an expert for further inspection. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Fifty-year-old furniture is called vintage furniture. The term vintage applies to furnishings that are 20 to 99 years old. More recently crafted items are contemporary, while older furniture is antique. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.