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Old Original Poster with Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1927 - Original framed poster - Beautiful decoration into interior.
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1920s Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Glass, Paper

Antique Old Original Poster with Furniture
Old Original Poster with Furniture
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 0.79 in
Rare Italian Furniture Ebonized, with Original Mirror and Carvings
Located in Buggiano, IT
Rare Italian furniture from 1880, ebonized, with original mirror and carvings. Flower holder at the
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1880s Italian Rustic Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Beech, Fir

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mirrored backsplash, and original hammered copper
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Swedish Stump Chair, Genuine Country Furniture with Original Red Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish stump chair with original red paint. The chair is a primitive furniture made by
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Pine

Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Regency Furniture, Dated 1825
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful prints of Regency furniture Aquatints with original color. From Ackermann's
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1820s English Georgian Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
Marked and original children's chair, the 'Kindersessel nr 1.' This 19th century Thonet chair for
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
By Dutch Originals
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
. Original historical moulds from the era are utilised to create the brass components. Additionally, casting
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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Delft Blue and White Charger with Landscape, Netherlands, circa 1660
By Dutch Originals
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Large Blue and white charger with landscape The Netherlands, circa 1660 The charger has a wide, spreading flange and is painted in blue with a landscape in a double circle. The ...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Set of 4 Delft Plates and Dishes Hand-Painted with "Peacock" Pattern 1750-1800
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
A set of two peacock design Delft plates, and two larger Delft dishes. All hand-painted with "peacock" pattern. 2 plates marked "De Porceleyne Claeuw" Dimensions: diameter of 9" / 2...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Fine Dutch Delft Polychrome Charger, 1750-1800
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Dutch delftware charger, 1750-1800. The decoration is a stylised version of an oriental garden on 17th century Chinese porcelain. Dimensions of the charger: diameter of 12.2 inch /...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Large Blue and White Dish with Flower Vase, Delft, 1665-1675
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white dish with flower vase. Delft, 1665-1675 The blue and white dish has a wide, spreading rim and is painted in the centre with a vase with flowers, floral sprays and but...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Delft, Blue and White floral Chinoiserie Jar, 1650-1680
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
naturalistically than on the Chinese originals. Dimensions: Height 23 cm / 9.05 in., diameter 19 cm / 7.48 in
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Polychrome Chinoiserie Lobed Dish Delft, 1680-1690
By Dutch Originals
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Polychrome chinoiserie lobed dish. Delft, 1680-1690 The lobed dish is composed of nine wide lobes around a nine-fold centre and is painted with a chinoiserie decor in purple, yello...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delftware Mule with Flowers in Purple and Blue Amsterdam, 1740-1760
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Mule with flowers in purple and blue Amsterdam, 1740-1760 The mule has a pointed nose and a high vamp. It is painted in blue and purple with flowers. A band with dots is applied in ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Old Thonet Furniture Poster
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1926 - Original framed poster - Beautiful decoration into interior.
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1920s Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Glass, Paper

Old Thonet Furniture Poster
Old Thonet Furniture Poster
H 26.38 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Blue and White Chinoiserie Wine Jug Delft, 1650-1670
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white chinoiserie wine jug Delft, 1650-1670 The ovoid-shaped wine jug stands on a waisted foot and has a slightly conical neck with a spout and an ear-shaped handle that...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Polychrome and Gilded Chinoiserie Plate the Greek A Pottery 1701-1722
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Polychrome and gilded chinoiserie plate. Delft, 1701-1722 The Greek A pottery. Mark: APK, period of Pieter Kocx (1701-1703) or his widow Johanna van der Heul (1703-1722) The plat...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Purple and Yellow Chinoiserie Jug, circa 1680-1700
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Purple and yellow chinoiserie jug. Delft, circa 1680 - 1700 The ovoid jug stands on a lightly spreading foot and has a tapered neck with spout. The top of the handle is pierced for ...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Chinoiserie Famille Rose Garniture, 1730-1740
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
3 piece chinoiserie Famille rose garniture, Delft, 1730-1740 This petit feu garniture consists of a baluster vase with cover and two beaker vases. The cover has a bell-shaped knob...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Cashmere Tea Pot, 1700 - 1710 LVE Mark The Metal Pot Pottery
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Cashmere tea pot. Delft, circa 1700 - 1710 The Metal Pot pottery. Mark: LVE, period of Lambertus van Eenhoorn (1691-1721) The ribbed tea pot has a somewhat pear-shaped body on a...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Pair of Blue and White Chinoiserie Dishes, 1680 - 1700
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of blue and white chinoiserie dishes. Delft 1680-1700. [attributed to] The Three Porcelain Ash Barrels pottery Pair of blue and white dishes with a wide-spreading flange, t...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Blue and White Dragon Dish Mark AIK, Period J van der Kool '1722-1757'
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white dragon dish. Delft, 1722-1757 The Greek A pottery Mark: AIK, period J van der Kool (1722-1757) Dish with blue and white decoration of a dragon on a dense ground of...
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Large Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish, 1670
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white chinoiserie dish. Delft, circa 1670 Blue and white dish with a wide-spreading flange, the center painted with two conversing Chinese under a tree in an oriental land...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Large Blue and White Dish with Flower Vase, 1750, the Three Bells Pottery
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white dish with flower vase. Delft, 1740-1760 The Three Bells pottery. Mark: three bells Dish with a scalloped rim painted in blue showing a vase with several flowers an...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Faience, Ceramic

Delft, Blue and White Chinoiserie Altar Vase, circa 1685
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white chinoiserie altar vase. Delft, circa 1685 The ovoid altar vase stands on a high-waisted foot. The flaring cylindrical neck ends in an outward sloping mouth rim. The t...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Blue and White Fruit Dish on Stand, 1740-1760 The Porcelain Claw Pottery
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white fruit dish on stand. Delft, 1740-1760 The Porcelain Claw pottery mark: a claw and number 70. The hexagonal fruit dish and stand have scalloped accolade-shaped rims. ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Blue and White Beer Mug with Peacock in Garden, circa 1680-1700
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white beer mug with peacock in garden. Delft, 1680-1700. The pear-shaped beer mug with pewter lid stands on a short foot and has an ear-shaped handle that ends in a rat t...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Delft, Large Blue and White Armorial Charger, 1650-1680
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white armorial charger. Delft or Haarlem, 1650-1680 This large charger has a wide-spreading flange and is decorated in the center with a coat of arms in blue, made up of ...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Lifetime Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bookcase Pegged Through Tenon Original Finish
By Lifetime
Located in Forest Grove, PA
the Lifetime Furniture Company the bookcase retains the original medium brown finish. The bookcase
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Copper

Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the late Georgian Period, by Percy
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18th Century Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
Dictionary of English Furniture (Book)
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H 16 in W 11 in D 4 in
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
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1920s English Art Deco Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1926 - Original poster - Beautiful decoration - for the conditions see the photos jr.  
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1920s Art Deco Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Glass, Paper

Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
Big Old Thonet Furniture Poster, 1920s
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last lifetimes, the Epstein Company’s ‘trade
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1920s English Art Deco Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture are great for small spaces
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Pine

Original Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Sideboard
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
a U-shaped base. Original bakelite handles. The Epstein company was founded in London during the
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1920s English Art Deco Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Satinwood, Walnut

“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
and individual pieces with a selection of the original furniture sketches, many never before published
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Early 20th Century Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Northern Swedish Country Furniture Folk Art Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
condition. This is an untouched furniture with character in original condition, there has been no
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Pine

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 16 highly original miniature furniture. It consist of a dining table with 4 chairs, 2 beds
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair, 1794
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture was originally made to be
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood in good condition. This antique Italian seating furniture has a straight white framed back rest
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18th Century Italian Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Metal

Antique Swedish Gustavian Green Country Furniture Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
distress and patina as it is an untouched original furniture. There are some traces and marks after being
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Pine

Vintage Imperial Furniture Regency Black Hand Painted Curule Kidney Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Imperial Furniture Regency Style Black Hand Painted Curule Kidney Side Table. Item features
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Early 20th Century Regency Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Workingroom ensemble in Eclectic style manufactured around 1920. Stained black beech in original
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1920s Hungarian Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Glass, Beech

Diminutive Stand / Table Art Deco Skyscraper Furniture Designed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare stand, table model 2188, designed by Paul Frankl, Skyscraper Furniture, c 1928. when
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1920s American Art Deco Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood

Antique Thonet Bentwood Puppenmobel Doll Chairs / Doll Furniture
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lisse, NL
(as shown in image 10). These wonderful condition collectables are in their original schellac, they
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Bentwood

Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautiful catalogue which was published in 1995, still in the original slipcase, to coincide with
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17th Century Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
with a Maple finish in the interior. Original labels on all shelves and stamped on the base. The whole
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Early 20th Century Industrial Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Antique Macey Furniture 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with graduated shelves, brass knobs
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Early 20th Century Industrial Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Metal

Large Original Bronze Pyu Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
believed to originate from Burma and dates back to the Pyu period, 8-11th century, making it an original
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Colonial American Armchair by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Company
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Diego, CA
splayed squared legs. Crafted in the 1930s. Original condition shows some wear and scratches on the seat
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Maple

Gustavian Sofa, Original Horsehair Stuffing and Original Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
Scandinavian carvings on most surfaces, in scraped back original paint. A beautiful example of Classic
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood

Art Deco "Tombstone" Walnut Men's Armoire by Raven Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930 Art Deco Gentleman's Walnut Armoire by Raven Furniture K&T t with original key and fully
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1920s American Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood

Antique Dollhouse Biedermeier Boule Furniture Sofa, German 1860s - 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German wooden Boulle sofa with original velvet upholstery
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1890s German Folk Art Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

FRENCH STYLES: Furniture & Architecture - Bajot, Paris - 19th C. Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
. FRENCH STYLES: Furniture and Architecture - 1500 Examples - Structural and Ornamental Details of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Chambers, Sir William, Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses Etc
Located in New York, NY
Chambers, Sir William. Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses etc. Designs of Chinese
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18th Century English Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
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Early 1900s Renaissance Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Windsor Chair with Balloon Back
By Simonds Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Windsor chair is in fine condition and has a black original stain finish. There
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Early 19th Century American Country Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood

1 of 6 Solid Elm Windsor Armchairs circa 1860 English Countryhouse Furniture
Located in GB
armchair The Antique Windsor chair is a country piece of antique furniture that usually comes with
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1860s English High Victorian Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Elm

Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Small Red Painted Colonial Style Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Small Red Painted Colonial Style Cupboard Cabinet. Item featured is
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's
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1760s Original Antique Furniture Original Antique Furniture

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Paper

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.