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Beautiful 17th-century Mexican School - "Annunciation."
Beautiful 17th-century Mexican School - "Annunciation."

Beautiful 17th-century Mexican School - "Annunciation."

By Arte de Mexico

Located in Madrid, ES

17th-century Mexican School - "Annunciation." Oil on canvas. 110 x 89 cm, framed 120 x 99 cm

Category

17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Paint

Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial  Pillows -Pair
Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial  Pillows -Pair

Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial Pillows -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing pictorial Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillows are in fine condition.The fish and

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico
Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico

Vintage Mexican Serape from Mexico

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A finely crafted and vibrantly hued striped hand loomed wool serape from Saltillo, Mexico.

Category

1920s Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

Selenite, Mexico
Selenite, Mexico

Selenite, Mexico

Located in New York, NY

Selenite Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico 36 cm tall x 15 cm wide Selenite from

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Other

Antique Framed Photograph of Pancho Villa – Mexican Revolution - Mexico
Antique Framed Photograph of Pancho Villa – Mexican Revolution - Mexico

Antique Framed Photograph of Pancho Villa – Mexican Revolution - Mexico

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

leaders of the Mexican Revolution. The sepia-toned vintage print is printed on canvas and housed in a

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box
Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box

Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare and evocative artist box by Mexican artist Enrique Zavalo, most likely dating to the turn of

Category

Early 1900s Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mexican Ceremonial Wall Decor Dance Mask
Mexican Ceremonial Wall Decor Dance Mask

Mexican Ceremonial Wall Decor Dance Mask

Located in Tampa, FL

of Mexican ceremonial art, offering strong sculptural presence and cultural significance.

Category

1890s Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mexican Bronze Eagle — 19th Century
Mexican Bronze Eagle — 19th Century

Mexican Bronze Eagle — 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Mexican Bronze Eagle — 19th Century" Origin: Mexico Period: 19th century Materials: Patinated

Category

19th Century Mexican Other Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Columbian Central Mexico Pottery Man
Pre-Columbian Central Mexico Pottery Man

Pre-Columbian Central Mexico Pottery Man

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pre-Columbian central Mexico pottey man. Probably Tlatilco. Seated man figure vessel. 4” x 3” x 4

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Clay

Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse
Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse

Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this wonderfully charming Carousel Horse from Mexico. Handmade caved from wood

Category

1910s Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box
Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box

Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Silver Mexican Salt Cellars
Silver Mexican Salt Cellars

Silver Mexican Salt Cellars

Located in Malibu, CA

Delicate silver salt cellars in shell shape. Mexico, Early 20th Century. All items marked “Silver

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box
Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box

Early 20th Century Mexican Alms Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool
Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare pair antique Mexican folding stool made in ponderosa Chihuahua circa 1920, with

Category

1920s Mexican Industrial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s
Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s

Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s

Located in Stamford, CT

A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.

Category

1920s Mexican Adirondack Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure
Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure

Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure

$2,633Sale Price|65% Off

Mexican Tribal Red Clay Figure

Located in London, GB

This fantastic and well-proportioned Mexican primitive figure depicts a man seated, covering his

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico

19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much

Category

19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Colonial-Style Mexican Hall Chairs
Pair of Vintage Colonial-Style Mexican Hall Chairs

Pair of Vintage Colonial-Style Mexican Hall Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of vintage Colonial-style Mexican hall chairs.

Category

19th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Mexican Farmhouse Mesquite wood Milking Stool
Antique Mexican Farmhouse Mesquite wood Milking Stool

Antique Mexican Farmhouse Mesquite wood Milking Stool

By NONO

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

An antique Mexican farmhouse milking stool, hand-carved from solid wood and shaped through years of

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map

Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map

Located in Stamford, CT

Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found

Category

1830s English American Classical Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mexican Pictorial Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Mexican Pictorial Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow

Mexican Pictorial Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic Indian weaving is in great condition and has a chocolate brown cotton linen backing. The insert is down and feather fill. The pictorial birds are wonderful.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Adirondack Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

Located in Marbella, ES

Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid

Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico
Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico

Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Hardwood Stool From Mexico
Early 20th Century Hardwood Stool From Mexico

Early 20th Century Hardwood Stool From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Early 20th century mesquite hardwood stool from Guanajuato, Mexico. Strong patina is evident in the

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Country Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Mexican Indian Weaving Blanket
Mid Century Mexican Indian Weaving Blanket

Mid Century Mexican Indian Weaving Blanket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Mexican Indian woven serape in a bright red background color. Yellows and greens bring

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Adirondack Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mexican Folk Art Horned Mask Wall Decor Circa 1900s
Mexican Folk Art Horned Mask Wall Decor Circa 1900s

Mexican Folk Art Horned Mask Wall Decor Circa 1900s

Located in Tampa, FL

Captivating Mexican folk art horned mask dating from the early 1900s. Hand carved and hand painted

Category

Early 1900s Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sanborns Mexico Sterling Silver Shot Glass Set
Sanborns Mexico Sterling Silver Shot Glass Set

Sanborns Mexico Sterling Silver Shot Glass Set

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Set of eight Sanborn's Mexico sterling silver shot glasses with chased Aztec rose border. In good

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico

18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A

Category

18th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Mexican Saint Anthony Oil On Canvas Painting
Antique Mexican Saint Anthony Oil On Canvas Painting

Antique Mexican Saint Anthony Oil On Canvas Painting

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique Mexican oil on canvas painting of Saint Anthony with the infant Jesus. There are

Category

18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in

Category

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Tin

Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880
Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880

Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in

Category

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Tin

Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century
Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century

Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

A Saltillo serape is a type of Mexican blanket that originated in Saltillo, a city in the northern

Category

19th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting

1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.

Category

Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Copper

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's

Located in Stamford, CT

Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Mesquite Table Found in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Mesquite Table Found in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Mesquite Table Found in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Located in Nashville, TN

Mesquite door converted to table. Distressed finish. Found in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair
Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair

Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century North Mexico banyan tree root chair. A wondrous late 19th century naturally

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Other Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painting From Mexico in Gilt Frame
19th Century Painting From Mexico in Gilt Frame

19th Century Painting From Mexico in Gilt Frame

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century Painting from Mexico in Gilt Frame is a captivating work of art that showcases the

Category

19th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace Chido En Mexico
Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace Chido En Mexico

Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace Chido En Mexico

Located in Toledo, OH

15" Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace. The necklace is stamped "Chido En Mexico 0925 TNC" which

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows
Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows

Located in Forney, TX

A rustic pair of solid mesquite and pine antique windows from Mexico. Handcrafted in the 19th

Category

19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket
Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket

Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Tribal Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood

Category

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th century Mexican Oil on Copper of the Virgen del Toledo
17th century Mexican Oil on Copper of the Virgen del Toledo

17th century Mexican Oil on Copper of the Virgen del Toledo

Located in York, GB

This late 17th-century Mexican oil on copper painting of a 12th century sculpture of the Virgin at

Category

Late 17th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique August Lohr Chapultepec Castle Mexico City Watercolor Painting Listed!
Antique August Lohr Chapultepec Castle Mexico City Watercolor Painting Listed!

Antique August Lohr Chapultepec Castle Mexico City Watercolor Painting Listed!

Located in San Diego, CA

signed in the lower corner. The painting was painted in 1909. Wonderful detailed painting of Mexico City

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Paper

Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest
Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest

Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand crafted & painted Mexican wedding trunk is in fine condition.Notice all the brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Southwestern Mexican Spanish Cowboy Iron Copper Inlay Horse Spurs
Vintage Southwestern Mexican Spanish Cowboy Iron Copper Inlay Horse Spurs

Vintage Southwestern Mexican Spanish Cowboy Iron Copper Inlay Horse Spurs

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Western / Southwestern Mexican Spanish Cowboy equestiran / horseshoe Charro spurs made of

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Country Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat

Located in Stamford, CT

Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Hand Hewn Mesquite Mexican Rustic Hacienda Table, circa 1900
Antique Hand Hewn Mesquite Mexican Rustic Hacienda Table, circa 1900

Antique Hand Hewn Mesquite Mexican Rustic Hacienda Table, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, originating in rural Sonora, Mexico. Dates circa 1900, and in stable structural condition The three-plank

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered & Riveted Copper Tub
19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered & Riveted Copper Tub

19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered & Riveted Copper Tub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th Century Mexican Hammered and Riveted Copper Tub. An extraordinary and unique late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Copper

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Primitive Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive terracotta water pot from the coast of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1920´s

Category

1920s Mexican Country Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, Folk Art, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Dog Vessel, Colima, Western Mexico A lively pre-Columbian Colima dog

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map
1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map

1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map

Located in Stamford, CT

1826 Antigo Impero Messicano Mexico Hand Colored Framed Map. As found black wood frame.

Category

1820s Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow
Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow

Mexican /American Serape Weaving Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican /American hand woven serape bolster pillow. The backing is in a natural linen.The insert is

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mexican Furniture

Materials

Wool

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Antique Mexican Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique Mexican furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique Mexican furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique Mexican furniture made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique Mexican furniture over the years, but those crafted by Armando de la Garza, Tina Modotti and Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mexican Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique Mexican furniture start at $25 and top out at $610,000 with the average selling for $2,027.
Questions About Antique Mexican Furniture
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The kind of wood Mexican furniture is made of varies. However, most pieces made in Mexico are pine wood. In Michoacan, Puebla and Guanajuato, skilled woodworkers produce furniture by hand using traditional techniques and offer it for sale unfinished or varnished. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 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
  • PAGODA RED
    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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 13, 2024
    How 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 24, 2024
    To 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.