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Early Baker Furniture Mahogany Hepplewhite Sideboard Buffet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional Hepplewhite style mahogany sideboard buffet
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.75 in W 71.88 in D 21 in
Romweber Chippendale Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Measures: 65"W x 44"D x 30"H. Extends up to 127"W with four 15.5" leaves.
Professionally refinished
Category
1920s American Georgian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Burl
H 29.75 in W 64 in D 43.25 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
x 44.25"D x 29.75"H. Extends up to 96"W with two 16" leaves
Professionally refinished. Excellent
Category
1920s American Louis XV Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Burl, Giltwood
H 29.75 in W 96 in D 44.25 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
. Extends up to 96"W with two 16.5" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Burl
H 30 in W 43 in D 96 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
. Extends up to 96"W with two 16.5" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1920s American Louis XV Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Burl
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 43 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
. Extends up to 96"W with two 16.5" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Burl
H 29.75 in W 96 in D 44 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Server or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
brass hardware.
Measures: 43"W x 19.25"D x 34"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 43 in D 19.25 in
Neoclassical Style Console Table, Refinished, Bronze, Celebrity Provenance
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical style console table, Refinished, bronze, Celebrity provenance
A walnut and parcel
Category
1890s Empire Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 36.25 in W 61 in D 21.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Lawyer's Bench, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Biedermeier Stools, 1820, Walnut Veneer, Refinished
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier Stools, South Germany, circa 1820
This elegant pair of Biedermeier stools originates from South Germany and dates back to around 1820. Crafted with the distinctiv...
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
1930s Newly Refinished Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Newly Refinished George III style Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table. Excellent
Category
Early 20th Century North American George III Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 33.75 in
1930s Refinished and Hand-Painted Dropleaf Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An incredibly Refinished 1930s Dropleaf Pembroke Table with a very skillfully gorgeius hand
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Refinished Mahogany Spindle Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Refinished Mahogany Spindle Full Size Bed on wheels.
Measures 53" in width, 77" in
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
four 12" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
with four 12" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 29.25 in W 100 in D 52 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
" leaves.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 30.25 in W 120 in D 54 in
Refinished Ewdardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Rolling Buffet, Circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A professionally refinished Ewdardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Rolling Buffet. Marked "Capt Powers
Category
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Refinished Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century refinished Mahogany galleries Pedestal candle stand with finely carved tripod
Category
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Antique Victorian Oak Split Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
: 60"W x 60"D x 29.5"H. Extends up to 168"W with twelve 9" leaves.
Professionally refinished
Category
Early 1800s American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 168 in D 60 in
R. J. Horner Antique Victorian Oak Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 29.88 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in
Refinished Victorian Renaissance Style Fruitwood and Maroon Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently Refinished Victorian Renaissance Style Fruit Wood and Marron Marble Top rolling cabinet
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 17 in
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Early 20th Century
Measures: 38"W x 21"D x 34.63"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Maple
H 34.63 in W 38 in D 21 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server, Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
hammered copper hardware.
Measures: 42"W x 18"D x 38"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Galleried Refinished Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century refinished Mahogany galleries Pedestal candle stand with finely carved tripod
Category
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 20 in W 13 in D 13 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Measures: 42"W x 28"D x 30"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all
Category
1910s American Mission Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
: 47.75"W x 30"D x 30.38"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 30.38 in W 47.75 in D 30 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
"W x 15.38"D x 55.5"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 55.5 in W 39.25 in D 15.38 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
32.25"D x 29.13"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.13 in W 48 in D 32.25 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Measures: 38"W x 22.88"D x 36.75"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 36.75 in W 38 in D 22.88 in
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
"W x 28"D x 28"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all sides
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
R. J. Horner Victorian Sideboard, Full Griffins, Figural, 1880s, Refinished
By Charles Horner
Located in Manhasset, NY
R. J. Horner Victorian Sideboard, Full Lions, Figural, 1880s, Refinished, Monumental in size as it
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Refinished Carved Walnut & Cane Seat Eastlate Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
refinished and recaned. Will sparkle any room in your home. Use them as additional chairs in your dining room
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all sides and could be used floating in
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Refinished Bamboo and Japanned Ét
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
with hand-painted floral and bird motifs.
The bamboo frame has been fully restored and refinished
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
H 61 in W 23 in D 14 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
29.25"H.
Professionally Refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on the back and could be
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 26 in
Refinished Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Heavily Carved Tiger Velvet Ottoman
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Luxurious late 19th Century Anglo-Indian ottoman heavily carved. Newly reupholstered with a gorgeous tiger fabric with tones of gold with black velvet piping. As you can see in pictu...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 14 in W 24 in D 38 in
20th Century Set of Six Deco Dark Walnut Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
polish refinished in a dark walnut color. They are in excellent condition. Only the chair seats and backs
Category
Mid-19th Century French Modern Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
x 28.25"D x 29.25"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28.25 in
Set of Six 1930s Refinished Lyre-Back Mahogany and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six 1930s refinished Lyre-Back mahogany and upholstered dining chairs. Newer upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century American George IV Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
1900s Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 33" in width, 20" in depth and stands 22.75" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
or Nightstand, Refinished in a fine ebony finish to suite the Hollywood Regency Decor of any home
Category
1860s Empire Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Marble
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 17.25 in
18th C. William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century William IV Style Refinished Mahogany Two Drawer Sewing Table or Work Table
Category
Late 18th Century William IV Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished Antique Drop-leaf Tiger Oak table with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
sought after for its beauty and uniqueness in furniture making. The legs are styled to resemble bamboo, a
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 8 in D 29.75 in
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk
Category
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
"D x 29.13"H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
The desk is finished on all sides and
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Copper
H 29.13 in W 42 in D 28 in
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
The whole of fine
Category
1860s German Biedermeier Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 20 in W 29 in D 16 in
Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, completely Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Trunk / Blanket
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 25 in W 30 in D 19 in
Early American Refinished Dome Top Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 28.5" in width, 18" in depth and stands 23" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 18.5" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Early 20th Refinished Solid Pine 6-Drawer Side Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th solid pine 6-drawer american colonial style side cabinet chest of drawers. Flawlessly working drawers.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Pine
H 35.5 in W 36.5 in D 12 in
William and Mary Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Charak Furniture Company, Henkel Harris
Located in Southampton, NJ
. Fully refinished by Holland furniture Co. with tags.
Holland Furniture Company opened its doors in 1893
Category
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Mission Style Armchair, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique Mission style armchair refinished in soft yellow chenille with reconditioned oak frame
Category
1910s American Mission Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Victorian Bench or Settee, Refinished and Reupholstered in Red Velvet
Located in San Francisco, CA
In a crazed MidCentury Modern world is there somewhere a place for this gorgeous Victorian bench?! It's really quite lovely, I promise. And I'm not suggesting that you toss out tha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Cylinder Desk in Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
bronze.
Furniture refinished with French varnish and leather top had been restored by our craftsman
Category
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Refinished Furniture
Cylinder Desk in Blond Walnut, First Part of the 19th Century, Biedermeier Style
Located in Bordeaux, FR
writing surfaces and the reading desk. Furniture refinished with french varnish.
Buttons and lock
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Bone, Leather, Chestnut
H 57.49 in W 53.55 in D 37.01 in
Antique Leather and Walnut Armchair, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very special leather and walnut oversized armchair, circa 1930s. Newly upholstered in rich brown leather with light brown vinyl piping and hammered upholstery tacks. Thick walnut fra...
Category
1920s American American Craftsman Antique Refinished Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique refinished furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are many kinds of the piece of antique refinished furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of antique refinished furniture, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Georgian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, B.L. Marble Chair Co. and Bechstein Piano Company each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of antique refinished furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Refinished Furniture?
Prices for a piece of antique refinished furniture start at $400 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $3,145.
Questions About Antique Refinished Furniture
- Can oak furniture be refinished?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oak furniture can indeed be refinished. First, clean the oak, then sand down the existing finish with coarse sandpaper, then apply a coat of sealant. Finish your DIY project by staining or painting the wood. You can also save the hassle by shopping a collection of oak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To refinish Paul McCobb furniture, start by stripping away the old finish with a chemical stripper. Then, use a fine wire brush and steel wool to remove any lingering chemicals. Sand every surface and apply a wood conditioner. Finally, apply three to five coats of lacquer. Find a collection of Paul McCobb furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There 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, 2024To 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 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether 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.