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Ernestine Sirine-Real, Large Art Deco Statue in Plaster, circa 1925
By Ernestine Sirine-Real
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real (1899-1994), large Art Deco statue in plaster, circa 1925.
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1920s French Art Deco Real Antique Furniture

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Plaster

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Seated Nude with Flowers by Real Del Sarte, 1920
By Maxime Real del Sarte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture seated nude with flowers by Maxime Real del Sarte, France 1888-1954. Ca
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1920s French Art Deco Real Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Glass and Vase, Glass, Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Spain, 18th C
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug and glass. Glass. Royal Glass Factory of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia, Spain, 18th century. Pitcher or vase with lid and glass with a small spout made of cut and engrave...
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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Glass

18th Century Capodimonte White Glaze Porcelain Statue Male and Female Figurines
By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of late 18th century Naples, real Fabbrica Ferdinandea, white porcelain figures of a lady
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18th Century Italian Rococo Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Italian Gilt Porcelain Cup
By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt porcelain cup. Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea hand-painted demitasse cup with rose painted
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Late 18th Century Italian Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Naples White Porcelain Hercules Tureen
By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1
Located in New York, NY
Large Naples white porcelain Hercules tureen. Impressive and important neoclassical Ferdinando IV porcelain soup tureen with large Hercules and Theiodamas finial caping a scroll volu...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Real Antique Furniture

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Faience, Porcelain

Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Puma
By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with puma. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Mythological Figure
By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with mythological figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Real Tennis Print, Charles Delahaye, Biboche
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Real tennis print, Charles Delahaye, Biboche, Jeu De Paume, Joueur De Paume. A wonderful rare
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Late 19th Century European Sporting Art Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique Real Tennis Print, Charles Delahaye, Biboche
Antique Real Tennis Print, Charles Delahaye, Biboche
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H 26.97 in W 19.49 in D 0.6 in
Antique Wooden Santos With real Human Hear
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Santos ' Jesus Christ' From The Philippines, Late 18 th Century, beautifuly sculpted with a fantastic old patina and shine of the Polychromed Wood,great articulation of...
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Late 18th Century Philippine Real Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique Wooden Santos With real Human Hear
Antique Wooden Santos With real Human Hear
H 29.14 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Real Tennis Porcelain Figure Germany Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This figure of an elegant young nobleman ready to play Real Tennis was made of German (Saxony) hard
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A wonderful and extremely rare real tennis, Royal Tennis, Jeu de Paume, Court Tennis Picture, J
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Mid-19th Century English Sporting Art Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
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H 24.02 in W 17.52 in D 0.04 in
Antique Two Seater Canape with Real Zebra Skin Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique Victorian two seat canape from around 1890, fully restored and new upholstered with real
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1890s British Real Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Hunters, Ancient Polychrome Porcelains, Real Fabrica Napoli, 1800
Located in Roma, IT
. Beautiful pair of polychrome porcelain figurines with gold highlights. Under the base marked with Real
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19th Century Italian Real Antique Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century english Bar with real Silver Fittings
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century english Bar with real Silver Fittings According to a design by Thomas Chippendale
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Real Antique Furniture

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Silver

19th Century english Bar with Real Silver Fittings
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century English bar with real silver fittings. According to a design by Thomas Chippendale
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19th Century English Hepplewhite Real Antique Furniture

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Silver

Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century A Victorian candle holder, made of horns
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Late 19th Century German Rustic Real Antique Furniture

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Antler, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the badger
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Wood, Bone

Original Antique Print of The Real Robinson Crusoe. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of Alexander Selkirk, the so called " Real Robinson Crusoe " Copper-plate
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1780s English Georgian Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
ink bottle and a male Real Tennis Player. The tennis figure is standing holding his lawn tennis racket
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19th Century British Real Antique Furniture

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Silver Plate

Wabi Sabi Perfect Imperfect 19th Century French Horse Real Horseskin
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Exactly perfect imperfect, Wabi Sabi, large horse covered in real horseskin. Probably made in
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19th Century French Real Antique Furniture

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Metal

Papier Maché Lion's Head with Real Teeth for Taxidermy Use
Located in Leuven , BE
Papier mâché lions head, with nice coloured patina in off-white, black and red. The head was used for taxidermy in the 19th century. When preparing a taxidermy specimen, while the sk...
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19th Century German Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor A stunning piece of nature for the
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Early 20th Century American International Style Real Antique Furniture

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Coral

Original Antique Poster US Army Wants Real Men Military Recruitment Education
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One military recruitment poster - The U.S. Army wants real men Join the
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1910s American Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the crow
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Snuffers with cover. Silver. Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez, Madrid, 1846.
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Snuffers with cover. Silver. Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez, Madrid, 1846. With contrast
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1840s Spanish Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Silver

Painting by JOSÉ FELIPE ABÁRZUZA RODRÍGUEZ DE ARIAS (Cádiz, 1871-Puerto Real
Located in Marbella, ES
JOSÉ FELIPE ABÁRZUZA RODRÍGUEZ DE ARIAS (Cádiz, 1871-Puerto Real, 1948). "Moors at Dusk". Oil on
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Early 1900s Spanish Real Antique Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Ciudad Real 1902: A Detailed Cartographic Survey of La Mancha in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antitque map presents the province of Ciudad Real, located in the autonomous
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Early 1900s Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Cup Cooler, with Marks, Royal Porcelain Factory of Buen Retiro, Madrid
By Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro
Located in Madrid, ES
intermediate stage of the Real Fábrica de Porcelana del Buen Retiro in Madrid, established in the Spanish
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Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Other

'7'19th Century British Real Estate Land Indentures Lease Documents 1867 Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
(7) 19th century British real estate land indentures lease documents 1867 framed 1860s European
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1860s Victorian Real Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique English Folk-Art Beaded Pillow w/Real Bronze Bullion Cord Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
expertly constructed utilizing real bronze bullion.
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19th Century English Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Velvet, Wool, Beads

Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish 18th century
By Moustiers
Located in DELFT, NL
Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish in Moustiers style with
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18th Century French Chinoiserie Real Antique Furniture

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Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica

Organic Folk Art Jardiniere Plant Stand with Real Branches and Twigs
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Early 1900 Handmade Folk Art Jardiniere. This antique, one piece plant stand is a fine example of the craftsmanship and the wonderful designs of bygone times. Where else th...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Real Antique Furniture

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Wood

Antique walking stick/cane, Germany from 1910 with owner's stamp, real silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany from 1910 with owner's stamp, real silver antique historical
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Early 1900s Real Antique Furniture

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Silver

Large Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Castle in Austria, Family von Furstenberg. See pictures. Real antlers to this wonderful carving.  Found
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Real Antique Furniture

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Wood

Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of the Folk Art items made in the 1850s. In remarkably good as found condition. See pictures. Real
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Real Antique Furniture

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Wood

Fancy Set of Four Italian Venetian Louis XV Chairs with Original Real Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of four richly carved Italian, 19th century Venetian side or dining chairs with original rich gold gilt paint. The chairs stand on lovely reeded legs and skirt and seatback dis...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Real Antique Furniture

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Paint

Set of Two Hand Carved Folk Art Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
with only a few small wormholes on the trophy plaque. See pictures. Real antlers to this wonderful
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Real Antique Furniture

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Wood

Large Ceramic Buddha Head or Bust with Real Gold Leaf, Asian Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good large head or bust statue or sculpture of Buddha, possibly Chinese or Japanese, which we date to the first half of the 20th century, circa 1920s. The large hea...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Real Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Seven-Light Crystal Three-Tier Chandelier
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Houston, TX
of glass and crystal of La Granja (Real Fa´brica de Cristales de La Granja) in San Ildefonso
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19th Century Spanish Empire Real Antique Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Spanish Giltwood Mirror Sconce, La Granja Glass, Electrified
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Madrid, ES
Originally made for use with candles, this 19th century Spanish carved giltwood mirror sconce has been electrified, and its two sockets will take candelabra style bulbs. The decorati...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Real Antique Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Chandelier Crystal Attributed to the Granja Manufacture, Spain, Circa 1900
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in PARIS, FR
exhibited at the Liria Palace in Madrid, the Duke of Alba’s residence. La Real Fábrica de Cristales de La
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Early 1900s Spanish Real Antique Furniture

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Crystal

18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an i...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Real Antique Furniture

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Crystal

Collectors Furniture, Solid Oak, Period: Louis-Philippe, circa: 1835-1840
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent piece of furniture known as collectors in solid oak. It has a display case in the upper
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19th Century Restauration Real Antique Furniture

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Oak

1920 Art Deco Miniature Bedroom Furniture Wardrobe Bedside Cabinet & Wash Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare miniature Art Deco furniture with 'marbled' tops. Good things come in small packages and this
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Real Antique Furniture

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Pine

Georgian Mahogany Circular Wine Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
the subtle strung inlaid decoration to the edge of the top it has a real touch of class and exudes
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Real Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
19th century in terms of its relatively simplistic design it has a real charm to it. Its difficult to
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Real Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Small Georgian Mahogany Library Table
H 29 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Secessione Viennese Years '800/ '900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Biella, IT
condition. Jacob & Josef Kohn, also known as J. & J. Kohn, was an Austrian furniture maker and interior
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Real Antique Furniture

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Wood

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE WILLIAM & MARY FULLY RESTORED SEAWEED MARQUETRY OVAL TABLE
Located in GB
and French polished from the ground up The top, which is a real tour de force of craftsmanship, is of
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Real Antique Furniture

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Oak

Georgian Mahogany 19th Century Oblong Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
in the corner of the room. It has a real elegance to the design and the maker has tried hard to use
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Real Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Egyptian Revival Table with Sacred Ibis Sculptures, Symbol for God Thoth
Located in Lisse, NL
table like this, real marble would be too heavy. Whomever marble painted this wooden table did a great
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Real Antique Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Irish Pine Kitchen Table with a Great Scrubbed Pine Top c1880-1890
Located in Chicago, IL
way to duplicate a real 100-year-old patina. In order to preserve the patina of the pine, we chose to
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1890s Irish Country Real Antique Furniture

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Pine

Georgian Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
referred to as buffets, or whatnots, were generally made as an additional piece of occasional furniture
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Real Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Era Art Deco Italian Fratino Table with Lira Legs in Solid Walnut Wax-Polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
tradition of "knowing how to make beautiful and quality furniture". Real perfectly seasoned wood and the
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Real Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or office. A real eye-catcher for your home! We will ship this lovely piece of furniture in a custom
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Real Antique Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Gillows of Lancaster Aesthetic Movement Amboyna Burr Walnut Occasional Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This table is a real tour de
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Real Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by William Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill
By William Wilkinson
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
1756. Along with other great names in 18th century furniture such as Chippendale, Vile and Ince
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1810s English Regency Real Antique Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique oak Spanish console table with handcrafted drawers, 18th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
real pearl of Spanish furniture art and has a rich history and a beautiful patina.
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18th Century Spanish Rustic Real Antique Furniture

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Wood, Oak

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Real Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of real antique furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of real antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of real antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of real antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Belleek Pottery Ltd., Chesterfield and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Real Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of real antique furniture at 1stDibs is $3,096, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $900,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Real Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Yes, some IKEA furniture is made of real wood. The Swedish furniture maker produces many of its pieces out of solid wood. Other pieces feature wood composites, which are a mix of manufactured board, wood fiber and other materials. Find a collection of vintage IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a piece of furniture is real mahogany, look closely at the surface of the wood. Authentic mahogany should show off a fine straight grain and has a silky appearance. Shop a variety of expertly vetted mahogany furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 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 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.