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Bergere Sofa from 1900s, French Inspired, Danish Craftmanship
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
hand-carved details, showcasing the artistry and skill of old-world furniture makers. The wood features
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Circle Chairs Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
By Yngve Ekström
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
begins when a collected piece arrives at the Forsyth studio. Old world furniture craftsmen enhance the
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Antique French Metal Campaign Chaise Chair with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
begins when a collected piece arrives at the Forsyth studio. Old world furniture craftsmen enhance the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Campaign Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 41 in W 26 in D 55 in
Set of 8 Midcentury Swedish Polished Steel Dining Chairs with Cowhide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
collections. An amazing transformation begins when a collected piece arrives at the Forsyth studio. Old world
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 16 in D 15.75 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
Zoffoli Old World Style Globe Bar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Italian bar globe made by Zoffoli in Rimini, Italy with 18th century style Old-World mapping. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Barware
Materials
Brass
Old World Florida Cypress Wood Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Natural Cypress Old World Florida Lamp. Completely restored on a large black rectangle base.
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Cattaneo Signed Italian Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in Forney, TX
highly skilled old world furniture artisans, hand-crafted in the mid-20th century, exceptionally executed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Old World Style Figural European Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful richly colored and detailed woven tapestry which is a reproduction of a 14th century French tapestry of period dressed figures picking grapes at harvest. Made in Belgium....
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Renaissance Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Italian Old World Neoclassical Column Pedestal Stand
By Tomlinson
Located in Burbank, CA
wood to give it a nice Old World finish. It’s in excellent condition and solid.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cera Old World Map, Book Form Cheese Board, World of Cheese
Located in Nantucket, MA
to the Cera Glassware "Old World Map" pattern barware. The folding, vinyl clad book has an 'antique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Old World Antique Silver Metal Footed Decorative Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an Old-World silver metal decorative box, circa the 1900s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Indian Runner with Old World Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77529, vintage Indian runner with Old World Traditional style. The architectural elements of
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Runner with Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72083, vintage Indian runner with Old World Victorian style. This hand knotted wool vintage Indian
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Victorian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Palace Rug with Old World Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77612 Vintage Indian Palace rug with Old World Baroque style. Displaying a timeless design with
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Runner with Old World Parisian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75353, vintage Persian Mashhad runner with Old World Parisian style. This hand knotted wool vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Cera "Old World Map" Pattern, Companion Serving Tray
Located in Nantucket, MA
Glassware "Old World Map" barware having an image of an antique style world map in tans and gold on a white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Mediterranean Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Antique Glass, Brown (Old World)
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium SBLC Old World Finish has Mediterranean style
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 15.25 in W 8 in D 11.75 in
Mediterranean Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Old World, Seeded Glass
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium SBLC Old World Finish has Mediterranean style
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel, Iron
H 15.25 in W 8 in D 11.75 in
Antique Persian Kermanshah Scatter Rug with Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77464, antique Persian Kermanshah scatter rug with Old World Victorian style, small accent square
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Stately Decadence Meets Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
78642 Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, 04'09 x 06'09.
Stately decadence meets old world charm in this
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Old World Sensational Antique Caucasian Geometric Antique Kazak Tribal Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Noah Old World Sensational Antique Caucasian Geometric Antique Kazak Tribal Rug
About: A gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1920s Tribal Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug with Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77425 Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug with Old World Victorian Style 01'11 x 02'07. Regal and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Old World Portrait of President James Madison by Henry Callan
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An impressive painting of President James Madison that's a reproduction of an original antique portrait painted by John Vanderlyn in 1816. Gorgeous black and gold chunky frame with f...
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, Neoclassic Elegance Meets Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
sophistication and Old World allure with this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Sarouk rug. Rooted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses. These glasses are larger than rerocks glasses
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
"Old Masters, New World" First Edition Book by Cynthia Saltzman
By Cynthia Saltzman
Located in valatie, NY
Old Masters, New World, America's Raid on Europe's Great Pictures (1800-WWI) by Cynthia Saltzman
Category
20th Century North American Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Old World Victorian Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
piece of decor, but a portal to a world where beauty knows no bounds and every thread holds a story
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, Traditional Style Collides Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
wide range of interior styles: Baroque, Regency, Renaissance, Old World, Dutch Renaissance, Arabian
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Old World Charm Meets French Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74678 Antique Persian Isfahan Area Rug with Old World and French Baroque Style. Opulence and grace
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Anonymous
Provence
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 14.5 in W 68.5 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Persian Kashan Silk Rug with Old World Dutch Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77371, Vintage Persian Kashan Silk Rug with Old World Dutch Renaissance Style 04'01 x 06'01. With
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77608, distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with rustic old World Victorian style. Displaying a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Burgundy Antique Indian Area Rug with Old World Venetian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71879 Distressed Burgundy Antique Indian Area Rug with Old World Venetian Style 06'09 x 09'04. Rich
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Ivy League Prep Meets Old World Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
the distinguished ambiance of Old World charm. Against a rich burgundy backdrop, an octofoil medallion
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Indian Agra Rug with Rustic Jacobean Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71466 Distressed Antique Indian Agra Rug with Rustic Jacobean Old World Style 07'03 x 10'10
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Yazd Rug with Traditional English and Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73735 Vintage Persian Yazd Rug with Traditional English and Old World Style 09'08 x 14'01. With an
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Rustic Old World English Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60842, distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with rustic old world English style 08'10 x 11'03
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Old-World Beauty Rug in Soft Eggshell Beige, circa 1910's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Genuine Old-World Antique Beauty - Soft Eggshell Beige With Blush, Blue, & Terracotta
Size: 8.8 x
Category
20th Century Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Antique World Map in Decorative Old Hand-Colouring, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Wereld Kaart'. Small and very decorative double hemisphere world map. Source
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases wrapped in brass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oversize Octagon Edward Fields Rug with Regal Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
designs to individual client preferences.
Exemplifying a regal old-world charm, this vintage Edward
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Old World Allover Design Turkish Oushak Design 7' x 9'9"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Old World Large Scale Allover Design Light Blue Background Turkish Oushak Design Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Oushak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Karabakh Rug, Persian Gharabagh Accent Rug with Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74295, antique Persian Karabakh rug, Persian Gharabagh accent rug with old world style. This hand
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Old World Map Featuring Captain Cook's Exploration Routes and Polar Views, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
1786 World Map with Polar Projections - "Globo Terrestre" by Giovanni Maria Cassini
This 1786
Category
Antique 1860s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 17.13 in W 20.08 in D 0.01 in
Vintage Romanian Palace Size Rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76658 Vintage Romanian Palace Size rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage style 11'08 x 14'10. With
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Cera Glass Highball Glasses With Old World Maps - Set of 8
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glass Highball Glasses With Old World Maps. Glasses measure 5 1/2" tall x 2 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
6 Vintage Old World Map Highball Glasses with a Circular Vinyl Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
6 Vintage highball glasses by Cera Glassware decorated with an old world style map in tans and gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Map Silk Embroidered Western Eastern Hemisphere New Old World Asia America Afri
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-18th century, silk, embroidered, double hemisphere, world map, blackwork, sampler
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Maps
Materials
Silk
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Labarge Campaign Mahogany and Brass Mounted Coffee Table With Old World Map Top
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
mounted mahogany, with old world map under a glass top.
Measures: 52.25"W x 27.25"D x 16"H.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 52.25 in D 27.25 in
Antique Large Old World Pine Altar Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Bracket Corbel 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique reclaimed altar wall shelf / sconce / corbel / or bracket. Made of pine featuring ornate sawtooth and scrolled design
Dimensions:
37.5" h x 22.5"d ...
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Brackets
Materials
Pine
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Persian Carpet Rug in Deep Old-World Indigo, circa 1900-1915's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Genuine Antique Persian Carpet - Very Moody & Deep Old-World Indigo Feraghan-Mahal With Green, Rust
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug with Mahi Fish Design and Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, home office, studio, study or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Old
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Miniature Map of the Old World and France by Mallet, circa 1683
Located in Langweer, NL
shows a hemisphere of the Old World. The lower map shows France. This map originates from 'Description
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 0.6 in
Antique Map of the Old World Projection, Entitled Orbis Terrarum Ad Mentem, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Orbis Terrarum ad Mentem (..)'. Old map of the world originating from 'Atlas
Category
Antique 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 8.51 in W 9.77 in D 0 in
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell
A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942
Category
Vintage 1940s British Colonial Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vinyl Clad Cheese Board with Old World Map Ceramic Tile Cutting Surface
Located in Nantucket, MA
mad to compliment the Cera Glassware Old World Map barware pattern, decorated with an antique style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
H 2.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Cera 22K Gold World Atlas Old Fashioned Rock Glasses
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Set of 6 Mid Century Cera 22K Gold World Atlas Old Fashioned Rock Glasses
Good Condition
Little or
Category
Vintage 1960s Glass
Materials
Glass
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Old World Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of old world furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of old world furniture, we have 95 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of old world furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of old world furniture, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Cera and Scalamandre each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of old world furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is an Old World Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of old world furniture at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $41,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About Old World Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024IKEA is generally considered to be the world's largest furniture company. Established in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, the company now operates more than 450 stores around the world. In 2022, more than 800 million people visited IKEA stores, and millions more bought pieces online. Find an assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.