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Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana
Category

Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Rustic Old Hickory Style Log and Woven Rattan Bar
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory-style bar with a hewn hickory half-log frame with log trim around the base, the
Category

20th Century Unknown Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Style Log and Woven Rattan Bar
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory-style bar with a hewn hickory half-log frame with log trim around the base, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

French Dining Table Maxime Old Style Mahogany Art Deco
By Maxime Old
Located in Lyon, FR
French dining table Maxime Old style mahogany Art Deco. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Old Paris Style Exotic Jungle Landscape Campana Urn Lamp France, 20th century  An
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lauren Side Chair in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Bronx, NY
This chic dining side chair was created to partner with the Jackie dining chair. These are in a cerused white oak with a wax finish. The chair is shown in a mushroom mohair. This cha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wood

Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany cabinet in the style of Maxime Old.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Oak Armchair in the Style of Maxime Old, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco oak armchair in the style of Maxime Old, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base
Category

20th Century American Rustic Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Antique Jacob Petit Style Old Vieux Paris Porcelain Flowers Vases
By Old Paris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique porcelain flower vases. In the style of Jacob Petit. Each with a large
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Old Hickory Square Platform Game or Dinning Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Furniture gaming table or dinning table.The condition is in very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Hickory

Pair of Old Hickory Wooden Low Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory style (1930s) low slung Armchairs with hickory wood frame and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Customizable French 1940s Style Makore Veneer Coffee Table manner of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Customizable French 1940s-style (modern) makore veneered coffee table with a rounded rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Oak in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten chairs in oak needed to be reupholstered.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Dark Walnut Four-Door Credenza Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
design and resting on ball form casters (missing back panel) (Manner of MAXIME OLD)
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in the Style of Maxime Old, Mahogany, Brass -France
By Maxime Old
Located in Girona, ES
. Polished brass hinges and keys. Very high quality. In the style of Maxime Old. France, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in New York, NY
furniture company, Old Hickory Tannery. These pieces are in excellent, original, clean and ready to use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Club Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
the caribou club arm chair, sierra finish. An elegant blend between French Country and Old World
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sideboard with Three Doors in the Style of Maxime Old, France, 1940-1950
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Buffet in solid wood and panels in wood veneer. Three molded doors with highlights in gilded bronze. Recessed base with four heels of angles in gilded bronze. Top partially covered w...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Toucan Table Lamp in the Style of Old Timer Ferrari
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun and colorful toucan table lamp in the style of Old Timer Ferrari of Verona, Italy reissued by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Rustic Wagon Wheel Adirondack Swivel Stools after Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rustic, Adirondack style swivel stools, of massive center post and rough hewn wood
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp, c.1850
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Portrait Lamp - Vase c.1850 later electrified Additional
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Additional information: Materials: Porcelain
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Campaign Style Brass & Fruitwood Side Tables / Chests - Pair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! This is a pair of campaign style nightstands by Old Hickory Furniture. They are
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Style Paint Accented Desk Corner Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Primary Color, Striped Gold Seat Upholstery. Approx 30 years old. Good Vintage Condition, See photos
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Side cabinet attr. to Maxime Old in leather and brass
By Maxime Old
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and refined living room cabinet, attributed to master Maxime Old France and created in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Old Hickory Style Rittenhouse Pine Dry Bar
By Rittenhouse Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Old Hickory style (1950s) pine dry bar with fluted design front and sides having 2 shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

19th Century Old Paris Vieux Paris Tiffany & Co. Hand-Painted Fish Platter
By Old Paris
Located in Great Barrington, MA
style. The removable pierced strainer/drainer will keep your cooked fish easily accessible for serving
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Old Colony
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Mirror, circa 100 Years Old
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Gustavian style mirror, richly carved and original gilt, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Gustavian Style Mirror, circa 100 Years Old
Gustavian Style Mirror, circa 100 Years Old
H 61.42 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in
Custom French 1940s Style Red Lacquered Coffee Table
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
Customizable French 1940s style (modern) red lacquered coffee table with a rounded corner
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Sturbridge by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pcs
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oak Leaf by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 77 Pieces
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely handmade and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional 48 piece dinner size sterling silver set of "GRENADA" made by Old Newbury Crafters. It
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Gold by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, Rare!
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare 24 piece sterling silver set of Grenada with gold accent made by Old Newbury Crafters. Great
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite 42 piece dinner size sterling silver set of "GRENADA" made by Old Newbury Crafters. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb 67 piece dinner size sterling silver set of Grenada made by Old Newbury Crafters. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sturbridge by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 pc Dn
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Karen by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pieces
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oak Leaf by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 74 Pieces Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely handmade and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moulton by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set 62 Pieces Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely handmade and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Gold Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pc Din
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely hand-made and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pcs
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb handmade "Windsor" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grenada Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 70 Pc
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare 70 piece sterling silver set of Grenada made by Old Newbury Crafters. It is beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books

Materials

Paper

Charming Gustavian-Style Pedestal, circa 100 Years Old
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming Gustavian-style pedestal, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Egyptian Style Tapestry 1920s
Located in Madrid, ES
Old Egyptian Style Tapestry 1920s DECORATIVE TAPESTRY IN THE EGYPTIAN TASTE MADE IN FRANCE IN THE
Category

Vintage 1920s Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Old Egyptian Style Tapestry 1920s
Old Egyptian Style Tapestry 1920s
H 9.06 in W 53.94 in D 0.4 in
Beautiful Gustavian style cabinet, circa 100 years old.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Beautiful Gustavian style cabinet, with carvings and hardware, circa 100 years old. H. 202 W. 116 D
Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rococo Style Armchairs, circa 100 Years Old
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming pair of Rococo style armchairs, circa 100 years old.
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Christopher Dresser for Old Hall Aesthetic Movement Pottery Bird Painted Ewer
By Old Hall Earthenware Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare Old Hall Aesthetic Movement ewer hand painted with a blue tit perched on a crab
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Baker Furniture Faux Marble Paint Decorated French Louis XV Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice faux marble paint decorated Baker Furniture console table in the Louis XV style. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

‘Old English’ Regency Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An ‘Old English’ Regency style fireplace, 1920s, with elegant reeded mouldings throughout, the
Category

Vintage 1920s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

‘Old English’ Regency Style Fireplace
‘Old English’ Regency Style Fireplace
H 40.36 in W 51.97 in D 5.52 in
Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, 2 Volumes, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published
Category

Vintage 1920s English Books

Materials

Paper

Old Chandelier in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Basket-formed corpus-cut prisms. Connected through, ornamental relieved. There from, 6-light arms. Crown formed ending from drop-prisms. Ending in Baldachin crowning. (F-90).
Category

Late 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture china cabinet / hutch. Made of walnut featuring Jacobean styling with
Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

STATTON Old Towne Cherry Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Statton Furniture. Solid cherry wood with their
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Golden Oak, the “new” American style. A few were still locked into the old mode of cranking out tiresome
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Old Tribal Style Rug, Shiraz Region
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old tribal style rug, Shiraz region, probably by settled weavers from the Qashqai tribe. A good
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Old Style Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of old style furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 383 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of old style furniture now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of old style furniture bearing Baroque, mid-century modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of old style furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jover + Valls, Old Colony Furniture and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is an Old Style Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of old style furniture at 1stDibs is $3,370, while they’re typically $12 on the low end and $51,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Old Style Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What old-style telephones are called depends on the style. Ones with a handheld main component and an earpiece that you place against your ear while talking are candlestick telephones. Phones with a receiver that you both talk and listen in and have a numbered dial for dialing are rotary phones. On 1stDibs, shop a range of telephones.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Jacobean style furniture is a term that defines all English style furniture from the time of King James to that of King James II. Furniture in this style tends to have a certain 3D fullness and often features deeply carved wood. Embellishments include marine motifs as well as mother-of pearl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese-style furniture is furniture done in the style of traditional Japanese pieces. It often includes materials like bamboo, wood, rice straw and paper. You may also see furniture produced by Japanese designers and artisans described with the term. Find a range of Japanese-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    Sheraton is a neoclassical style of furniture, popular in late 18th-century England, that typically mixes several types of wood in one piece. Its name was coined by 19th-century collectors and dealers to credit Thomas Sheraton, considered one of the 18th century’s big three furniture designers, alongside Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chippendale style furniture are pieces in the style of British cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale (1718–79), whose wares were usually separated into three categories: Gothic, Rococo and Chinese.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tufted furniture is in style. It's considered a timeless look, meaning it never really goes out of style. Tufted sofas and bed frames are still extremely popular.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian furniture often features dark woods with ornate carvings, heavy luxurious fabrics and often features natural images. Painted and gilded accents add to the luxe feel. From 1830 to 1890, during the reign of Queen Victoria, this very ornate style was popular with a great mix of other styles. Shop a collection of Victorian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The classic furniture style draws inspiration from design styles of the past, such as neoclassical and Baroque. Also called traditional style, the classic style often features ornate details, such as button-tufted upholstery, nailhead trim and carved or turned legs. Dark woods like walnut, oak and rosewood are commonly used to produce classic furniture. Explore a wide variety of traditional furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, wicker furniture is in style depending on where you live. For instance, if you live on a coast, wicker furniture is quite popular. It’s considered a timeless material that’s always in style. Find a variety of wicker furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuscan-style furniture is a term for case goods, seats, tables and other types of furnishings inspired by the architecture and design of Tuscany, Italy. Pieces often feature natural materials and have rustic distressed finishes. Shop a range of Tuscan-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Baroque style furniture is dramatic, extravagant and detailed and was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church in Italy, where the movement was born in the late 17th century. Baroque was specifically for the wealthy and noble classes and made use of rich and lavish materials including gilded bronze, velvet and silk. Because Baroque style was very heavy and dramatic, typical Baroque color schemes were mostly jewel tones, red and gold.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Rococo style furniture is characterized by the flowing lines, gilded detailing and unparalleled femininity of the Rococo movement that originated in France during the 1730s. This movement is synonymous with King Louis XV’s reign, which explains its opulence and level of detail. However, unlike Baroque style furniture, which lasted throughout the whole 18th century, Rococo had a lightness and whimsy to it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.