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The Reading Room
By Howard Pyle
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date; 1890 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 14.00" x 20.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Harper’s Magazine May 1890
Category

1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The reading room, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on thick paper, 60 x 40 cm, 2021. In the reading rooms I wanted to represent a very simple
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The reading room, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
In the reading rooms I wanted to represent a very simple idea, namely how much the content of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monumental Scale Late 19th Century Oak and Upholstered Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Designed by CF McKim (with later upholstery), and produced for the reading room of the Boston
Category

Antique 1850s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light, Lantern, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
reading room at the first floor - on the original image one can see the lamp in the background marked with
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Reading the Room, Abstract Painting
By Robin Okun
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, back, figurative, abstract, nudes, acrylic painting, blueReading the RoomRobin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Labroust Reading Room, Paris - color photography
By Richard Silver
Located in New York, NY
Richard’s love for travel has afforded him many opportunities to shoot different cities and cultures. He loves iconic architecture, whether it’s ancient or modern, and is always foc...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Large Victorian Style Carved Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
garlands of foliage and berries, making for a beautiful and intricate focal point in the reading room or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

Large Victorian Style Carved Fireplace
Large Victorian Style Carved Fireplace
H 61.03 in W 80.71 in D 10.63 in
Rose Main Reading Room (New York Public Library)
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Main Reading Room, 2014 Public Library New York 70 x 88.9 inches Ed. of 5 $11,000 60 x 76.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

Rose Main Reading Room (New York Public Library)
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Main Reading Room, 2014 Public Library New York 70 x 88.9 inches Ed. of 5 60 x 76.2 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

Vintage Room Divider Screen Paravent Regency Steampunk Steel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1960s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Salvador Dali - Don Quixote Reading in his Room - Original Lithograph
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Don Quixote Reading in his Room - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Reinhard Görner: Rose Main Reading Room (New York Public Library)
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner Rose Main Reading Room, 2014 New York Public Library New York, NY 70 x 88.9 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

Reinhard Görner: Rose Main Reading Room (New York Public Library)
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reinhard Görner Rose Main Reading Room, 2014 New York Public Library New York, NY 70 x 88.9 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

David Burdeny - Reading Room, Napoli, Italy, Photography 2016, Printed After
By David Burdeny
Located in Greenwich, CT
All available sizes & editions for each size of this photograph: 21” x 26" Edition of 7 32” x 40" Edition of 7 44” x 55” Edition of 10 59” x 73.5” Edition of 5 While the spaces them...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Pigment, Digita...

Large French/ Polish Modernist Oil Painting Interior Room Figures Reading & Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Scene by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes below oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 34 x 30 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condition: very goo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet
Located in Paonia, CO
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet is a hand-colored steel
Category

1860s Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

"Aphrodite, " Masterful Marble Bas Relief Rondel by Flanagan, Sculptor for Mint
By John Flanagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Washington and an eagle, and he also sculpted the great bronze clock in the reading room of the Library of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Beaux Arts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
and 2,000 reading places (as well as the music research centre ircam, a children’s workshop, cinema
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Impressionist Oil Painting Lady In White Dress Reading In Bright Room
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Reading by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed initials oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reading Light
Located in London, GB
Reading light in chrome metal with original clamp and gimble details by Georges Houillon, used by
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Reading Light
Reading Light
H 20.08 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Reinhard Görner 'Study Center' Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar, Germany
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
salvaged volumes lasted until 2015. The library contains: The reading room 1,000,000 books 2,000 medieval
Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Reinhard Görner 'Study Center' Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar, Germany
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
salvaged volumes lasted until 2015. The library contains: The reading room 1,000,000 books 2,000 medieval
Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Reinhard Görner 'Study Center' Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Weimar, Germany
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
salvaged volumes lasted until 2015. The library contains: The reading room 1,000,000 books 2,000 medieval
Category

2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Lambda

Staff of New York Public Library, Main Reading Room, New York City
By Neal Slavin
Located in New York, NY
24 x 24 inch digital chromogenic print Edition 15 +3AP Signed, titled, dated and editioned on frame label provided Neal Slavin, a native New Yorker, began photographing groups i...
Category

1970s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital

Reading Green
By Patty Carroll
Located in Sante Fe, NM
sources including the game of clue, where murder occurs in one of five rooms of the house: Dining Room
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Silvered-Bronze Group 'the Reading' Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A silvered-bronze classical figural group of two maidens and a putto entitled 'The Reading' after
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Wall Lights in Brass Candela Per Sundstedt Sweden
By Per Sundstedt
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
was screwed to the tables in the reading room and counteracted reflections and glare from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Reading Chair Ambrose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unrestrictive, effortlessly comfortable staple for early mornings and late evenings. Designed to tell a story, the Ambrose ages beautifully as it gets used. Spacious enough to sha...
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver, Brass

Reading Chair Ambrose
Reading Chair Ambrose
H 26 in W 41 in D 34 in
Reading Chair: Ambrose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unrestrictive, effortlessly comfortable staple for early mornings and late evenings. Designed to tell a story, the Ambrose ages beautifully as it gets used. Spacious enough to sha...
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver, Brass

Reading Chair: Ambrose
Reading Chair: Ambrose
H 26 in W 41 in D 34 in
A Moreau, The Reading Lesson, Sculpture On Column, 19th Century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
White marble sculpture signed by Auguste Moreau and illustrating "the reading lesson" of two young
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Pastel on Paper French Painting The Reading of the Hand, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
depicting a scene of popular taste The reading of the hand, landscape with peasant women and gypsy of good
Category

Antique 1880s French Paintings

Materials

Paper

Bridle Leather Reading Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
A melding of Brazilian and Scandinavian midcentury design, this lounge chair takes the classic Danish combination of oak and leather and applies it to a shapely hand joined and turne...
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bridle Leather Reading Chair
Bridle Leather Reading Chair
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Paris, FR
With a patinated brass base composed by tubes forming a cylindrical cage on a circular flat grooved base. Adjustable height from 47.2-53.2 in with the lampshade.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp
Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp
H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany. A woman sits in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Canvas

Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Paul Evans Custom Patchwork Dining Table C. 1964
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
composition of which he and Dorsey Reading were masters. The wooden disc upon which the slate top rests had a
Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

McGuire Bamboo Dining Table Organic Modern
By McGuire
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

HÉLÈNE ZELEZNY-SCHOLTZ (1882-1974). A bronze sculpture “Reading of the newspaper
Located in New York, NY
HÉLÈNE ZELEZNY-SCHOLTZ (1882-1974). A bronze sculpture “Reading of the newspaper”, 1915. A man
Category

Vintage 1910s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A VINTAGE, FRENCH, BRASS, READING LIGHT Elegant, classic pared down form with no ornamentation and
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Lamp Table Reading Brass French
H 23.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Style Brass Dining Table
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

1800s Oak Refectory Dining Table with 16 Matching Chairs 16 foot
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description click on continue reading at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Old Florida Boho
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1970s Bohemian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Bamboo

Task Reading Lamp Brass Reeded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, EARLY-20th CENTURY, FRENCH, BRASS, ADJUSTABLE, READING LIGHT Stylish & practical Elegant
Category

20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommaso Barbi Tusk Dining Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Tommaso Barbi Tusk Dining Table
Tommaso Barbi Tusk Dining Table
H 30.25 in W 88 in D 50 in
Orno Round Dining Table by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
them to have alternative readings of standarized production processes that embrace both success and
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Orno Round Dining Table by Ries
Orno Round Dining Table by Ries
H 28.75 in Dm 47.25 in
Orno Dining Table by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
them to have alternative readings of standarized production processes that embrace both success and
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Orno Dining Table by Ries
Orno Dining Table by Ries
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Set of Orno Round Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
life. Being actively involved in the making of their pieces allows them to have alternative readings of
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
life. Being actively involved in the making of their pieces allows them to have alternative readings of
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Lucite Dining Table With Glass Signed by Lion In Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

French Dining Table High Gloss Birdseye Maple Extendable
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marble Dining Table Faux Emperado Italian 55"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. For a shipping
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Victorian Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian walnut adjustable reading stand This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Perzel 1950s Reading Sconce
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
Jean Perzel (1892-1986) Rare swing arm reading sconce with enameled metal shade and inner glass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Dining Table by Royal Furnitue Co 'as Featured in Forbes Magazine'
By Royal
Located in Lake Worth, FL
PRESS "Continue Reading" BELOW FOR FULL DESCRIPTION Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve
By Ludwig Favre
Located in New York, NY
the Reading Room of the Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve. The Parisian library contains around 2 million
Category

2010s Interior Prints

Materials

Photographic Paper

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The Reading Room For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the reading room you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every the reading room was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the the reading room 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 the reading room, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made the reading room has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernhardt, Franz Bergmann and Hickory Chair Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a The Reading Room?

The average selling price for a the reading room at 1stDibs is $2,125, while they’re typically $1,034 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About The Reading Room
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Reading desks are sometimes called lecterns because they are tall enough for a person to use while standing and they have a slanted top.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balenciaga metal tags for items after 2003 use an alphanumeric code. The first line of numbers will be followed by a letter that will tell you the season and year of the bag. The brand started at Z with its Spring/Summer collection in 2005, the next season was its Fall/Winter collection, and that letter was Y and so on. For some reason, it skipped the letter X, but the rest fall predictably in place. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To read your Omega reference number, first check the leading three digits to find the collection. Then, move on to the next two to learn what the housing and band materials are. Move on to the third set of digits, which represent the diameter and height of the housing. The next set of numbers tells you the type of movement featured in the watch. In the last two sets of digits, you'll find the dial color followed by the production sequence number. Shop a large selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you read a hanging weight scale depends on the design. Analog hanging scales will usually have either a round or vertical bar dial marked with ounce and pound or milligram and gram markings. Look to where the needle points to determine the weight. Newer digital scales will usually show the weight in ounces or grams on a display. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of hanging scales.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Dior date stamp indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the months, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1109, then that would mean the time of manufacture was October 2019. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read the size on a Hermès belt, consult the brand's official size chart found on the Hermès website. Centimeters serve as the basis of Hermès belt sizing. The size chart will help you find the corresponding waist measurement in inches. Find a selection of Hermès belts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern Bottega Veneta serial number tags contain a model number, leather code, color code, and year of manufacture from left to right, top to bottom. Older items have one string of numbers, but the exact way to decode these is something of a trade secret. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Bottega Veneta pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To read Alexander McQueen tags, move from top to bottom. The numbers at the top usually represent the UPC code and in-house tracking numbers of the brand. Below that, you can find the style number and name. When authenticating items, make sure that the information matches across all paper and sewn-on tags. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of expertly vetted Alexander McQueen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To read Lane Furniture serial numbers, look from right to left. The first two numbers represent the month, and the second two tell you the day. Examine the last two numbers to find out the year of production. For example, a serial number that reads 189280 indicates a piece made on August 29, 1981. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    To read a Louis Vuitton date code, look at the first two letters that represent the location of where it was made. These letters are followed by four numbers, the first and third of which tell which week of the year that the product was made, and the second and fourth tell which year it was made. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Louis Vuitton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.