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Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
and an old key, a very charming look.      
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19th Century Korean Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Circa 1800 Swedish Original Painted Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
the inside right door is the date 1800 faintly visible. The old key even though slightly bent still
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19th Century Swedish Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Writing Casket Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Regensburg, DE
writing surface. Old glass inkwell and red felt. Working lock with old key. Refinished and shellac hand
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Side Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
old key. Condition: Condition of this side table is very good and ready to use. The surface is
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Late 19th Century Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late 19th Century Side Table
Late 19th Century Side Table
H 29.53 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
drawer has lock & key. The left drawer has no lock but has an attached old key that acts as a pull knob
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Early 19th Century European Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Gold-Plate, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
around the key holes. Elegant conical square tapered ebonized legs. Original iron lock and old key
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron, Gold Plate

Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
spring in the swivel/clamp base. Its the same style of spring found in clocks and old key wind toys. The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Steel

Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
several ebonized parts like the lisenes and top. Original brass fittings. 1 original old key and iron
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
without a key, so the key is made by our locksmith with the use of an old key. It was gently cleaned and a
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old 18th Century Composite Map of Key Caribbean Islands with Descriptive Texts
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...
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1740s Old Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
original drooping brass handles. The upper drawers open with two old keys, adding a touch of historic charm
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18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
H 36.5 in W 49.5 in D 24.375 in
Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
stylistic bridges Key often built between Northern naturalism and Southern idealism. Collectors of Old
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16th Century Mannerist Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

19th Century Puerto Rican "Isabelino" Style Mahogany Dresser/Armoire
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is a long drawer with two batwing backplate handles. Once you open the armoire with an old key, you
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19th Century American Late Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Georgian III Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brass handle. The lid is lined with an old wool liner. Together with an old key that fits (but does
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Early 19th Century British George III Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
– 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .15 Ct Measures: key is 40 x 18 mm. – heart is 9 x 8 mm. (h. x w
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H
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1910s Edwardian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
married, at her father's house in London, the thirteen-year-old Mary Browne (d. 1607), daughter of Anthony
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16th Century Old Masters Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oil

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Located in Narberth, PA
contrast. Rather substantial in size, the piece is comprised of 2 old-fashioned skeleton key fobs, each
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1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Vintage Art Deco Platinum and 14K Old European Diamond and Sapphire Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
. Embellished with old European cut diamonds and French cut sapphires, they embody the sleek geometry and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Old Antique Keys

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely collection of old antique iron skeleton keys. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg
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18th Century German Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Antique Tunbridge Ware Lidded Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
: No key, old stable age cracks to top and sides of lid, stable age cracks to the interior both bottom
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19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Felt, Wood, Paper

Large Antique Tunbridge Ware Lidded Box
Large Antique Tunbridge Ware Lidded Box
H 4.63 in W 9.88 in D 6.88 in
Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Located in Kramfors, SE
legs, old locks and a working key. Later paint in historic style. Healthy and solid frame. The width
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
to customize the casket. It is in very good condition despite its 170 years old, complete with its
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
escutcheons, old brass locks but no key. The drawers are oak lined with very fine boards of wainscot oak
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18th Century George II Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Located in Huntington, NY
has 3 false drawers Circa, 1760 with one Key It's Old leather top in Useable but heavily distressed
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Ormolu

Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
H 28.25 in W 64.5 in D 28.75 in
Early 19th Century French Buffet
Located in Bradenton, FL
escargot feet. Typical old worm damage. Very good older restored condition. Original lock, key and drawer
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Buffet
Early 19th Century French Buffet
H 45 in W 56 in D 22.5 in
Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
pulls are accented with a shell motif. The keys are old, and they work! Left and right compartments are
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
ready for use. Both old locks function with skeleton keys. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
. Restored, strong and stable, this pine cabinet is ready to be placed and enjoyed. The old lock still
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
has the original lock but not the key. The drop down middle section, original hinges and hardware
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18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron

Antique Early 19th Century Original Unusually Small Sideboard in Folk Art
Located in Kramfors, SE
short ends have old paint. Working lock and key. Height to the table top is 95 cm and the panel around
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Rare Swedish Antique Cabinet, Genuine Country Furniture in Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
initials and year, made in light blue at the bottom of the upper doors. Old original locks and keys which
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
be used and enjoyed. Each of the three drawers open using an old skeleton key as a pull (locks no
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Burl Wood Mirrored Tiered Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
corner with an old repair, lacking a key and slight losses to the mirror silver, some stable age splits
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19th Century Jacobean Old Antique Keys

Materials

Mirror, Burl

Sterling Silver Ring Tray, 1886
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful work around the edge. Perfect for rings and earrings, a watch or even keys. Old-world elegance
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1880s American Old Antique Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Rustic Country French Credenza ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
-traffic zones. Steel knobs, hinges, key guards and old-style lockworks only add to the rustic charm
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Old Antique Keys

Materials

Steel

Antique French Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine
By Martin Brothers, Vernis Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
classic old-world scenes. The original key is included and lock works to keep your most precious
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

Fine French Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacks a key, old glue drip mark and some sporadic wood and finish losses. Although some level of
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Marble

Fine French Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet
Fine French Marble Top Vitrine Cabinet
H 57.25 in W 22 in D 18 in
Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
fittings. The original old lock and key is still with function. Inside is the chest divided into 3
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Late 19th Century Swedish Campaign Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box
Located in Delft, NL
, diamond and heart shapes on the hinged lid and raised on 4 legs. Clasp is nailed with old nail. Key
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18th Century Dutch Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armoire. The large old
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Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Map of Kingdoms of Castile, León, Galicia, Asturias, Biscay and Navarre in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Camino de Santiago pilgrimage). - Burgos and Valladolid (key cities in Old Castile, important for their
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Mid-18th Century Old Antique Keys

Materials

Paper

Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Caddy Box 1786 William Plummer London
Located in Stamford, CT
. Stunning and beautiful. Over 200 years old. No key but most of these small keys are interchangeable.
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1780s Great Britain (UK) Old Antique Keys

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
dividers. Old lock, outside ebonized lozenge key coat of arms. Book-batched walnut veneer at the bottom
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
, scratches, imperfections, separations. Keys included, but old locks are not guaranteed. Included multiple
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Old Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Biedermeier Half-Cabinet, Walnut and Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
full columns and key escutcheons. Old box lock. Interior with two softwood shelves. Fully restored and
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1820s German Biedermeier Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Softwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry And Bronze Mounted Dressing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
corner, detached lock plate (attached to top of lock set), no key, old wax deposit (now removed), small
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Bronze

Original Painted Swedish Cabinet Console, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
and enjoyed. Lock functions with one key included. Scratches, old stains, cracks, dings and age
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
) is stable and ready for use. Old locks function with skeleton keys which may also be used as pulls
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box / Chest with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. Working lock and key. Old wooden repairs on the lid & box bottom. Damage to the iron occurs. The box was
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine

A Superb 18th Century French Empire Walnut Dresser
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
original lock and old replacement key. Raised on block feet united by a shaped apron. This dresser displays
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18th Century French Empire Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
escutcheons. Brass pulls may not be original but are old. Working lock and one key which locks both the
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Brass

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
(please see video). Original fittings. Drawers without key. The old wax has been largely sanded off
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18th Century Belgian Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

Swedish Pine Dalarna Cabinet Cupboard, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
has traditional spoon rack on top. Old locks still function. Two keys included. This highly original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Keys

Materials

Pine, Paint

Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
two parts in walnut marquetry the lower part is composed of three drawers. Each with their old locks
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18th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Keys

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
H 75.99 in W 50.01 in D 24.02 in
French Provençal sideboard in walnut - Louis XV Period - 18th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
furniture has its original key and old lock. The fittings are hand forged steel. The interior is lined with
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18th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood

Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
. Drawers open with two brass pulls each, one key included (old locks do not function). Any scratches
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
and stable, this trunk is ready to be used and enjoyed. Old lock still functions, one key included
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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Old Antique Keys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
have been treated for good measure. Later hinges (but still old), no key and lock untested. Please
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18th Century Georgian Old Antique Keys

Materials

Oak

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Find a variety of old antique keys available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old antique keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are all kinds of old antique keys available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of old antique keys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Baroque old antique keys are of considerable interest. Many old antique keys are appealing in their simplicity, but Japy Frères, Louis Vuitton and Samuel Marti produced popular old antique keys that are worth a look.

How Much are Old Antique Keys?

Old antique keys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,630, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $265,055.
Questions About Old Antique Keys
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.