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Monterey Furniture Cupboard Mason Furniture 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine and authentic period example of the California Rancho era furniture. A signed "Monterey" and
Category

1930s American Rancho Monterey Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Iron

Kindel Furniture Cherrywood Framed Wall Mirror
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Early American style solid cherrywood framed wall mirror By Kindel Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

  • Kindel Furniture Cherrywood Framed Wall Mirror
  • Vintage Kindel Furniture Cherrywood Framed Wall Mirror
  • Kindel Furniture Cherrywood Framed Wall Mirror
  • Vintage Kindel Furniture Cherrywood Framed Wall Mirror
H 34.5 in. W 44.5 in. D 1.38 in.
Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made desk with finished back. In a honey tone wood with an antiqued finish with intentional dings. Classic lines with three apron drawers and two short drawers over file ...
Category

20th Century Country Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
  • Vintage Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
  • Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
  • Vintage Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
H 31.5 in. W 68 in. D 32 in.
Aino Aalto, Very Rare Pine Cabinet for Artek, 1940s'
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto´s used mainly birch in their furnitures
Category

1940s Finnish Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Pine

  • Aino Aalto, Very Rare Pine Cabinet for Artek, 1940s'
  • Vintage Aino Aalto, Very Rare Pine Cabinet for Artek, 1940s'
  • Aino Aalto, Very Rare Pine Cabinet for Artek, 1940s'
  • Vintage Aino Aalto, Very Rare Pine Cabinet for Artek, 1940s'
H 41.34 in. W 34.65 in. D 19.69 in.
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Baker Furniture Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous upholstered club or lounge chair By Baker Furniture, USA, late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Satinwood Baker Furniture Company Crown Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare model of Baker breakfront. The breakfront is made of satinwood from Ceylon, Cyprus and is in very good vintage condition with individual glazed crown glass and beautif...
Category

1960s American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Satinwood

Woodland Furniture Painted Cottage Style Cabinet
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Woodland Furniture, Idaho. The small scale cabinet in an overall pale yellow paint with a
Category

20th Century American Country Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a phenomenal spotless camelback
Category

1990s Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Custom Century Furniture Italian Painted Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary Vintage Century Credenza, Sideboard. Century Furniture Company shows little record of
Category

1970s American International Style Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Paint

Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
By Century Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970's, Art Deco Lane Furniture Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage post-modern end table for sale. From the 1970's, and manufactured by Lane. It has been professionally refinished, and is beautifully restored. It has black finished legs with...
Category

1970s American Art Deco Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 1970's, Art Deco Lane Furniture Side Table
  • 1970's, Art Deco Lane Furniture Side Table
  • 1970's, Art Deco Lane Furniture Side Table
  • 1970's, Art Deco Lane Furniture Side Table
H 22.25 in. W 28.25 in. D 24 in.
Baker Furniture Chinese Horseshoe Back Style Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Chinese style horseshoe back armchairs by Baker Furniture Company. Retaining metal "Baker
Category

20th Century American Chinese Export Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Caned Bench with a slight concave seat and floating top. Legs flair on all corners. Simple elegant design that is very sturdy!.
Category

1970s American Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
  • Baker Furniture Bench with Caned Seat
H 18 in. W 48.75 in. D 16.75 in.
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware
Category

1980s American British Colonial Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Stone

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Nightstands, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style nightstands By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany bookcase or etagere By Baker Furniture Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

  • Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
  • Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
  • Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
  • Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
H 72 in. W 24 in. D 24 in.
Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary upholstered club chair or lounge chair By Baker Furniture , "Milling
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Pair of Exceptional Century Furniture Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Accent Statement Armchairs
Category

1980s American Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

American Modern Walnut Record Cabinet by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very clean American modern walnut record cabinet with pull out door / drawer by Lane Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Century Furniture Caspian Collection Marble Top Sideboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
This beauty from Century Furniture is absolutely stunning in person. Massive hand crafted hardware
Category

1980s American American Classical Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Marble

Kindel Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style bow front dresser chest or commode By Kindel Furniture USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet by Bethehem Furniture
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking vintage 2-piece rosewood breakfront of substantial size by Bethlehem Furniture Mfg. of
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Occasional Table Rosewood Barbara Barry
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Rosewood occasional table by Baker Furniture for Barbara Barry. High style with chrome leg caps
Category

20th Century North American Neoclassical Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Rolling Ottoman Bench by Sherrill Furniture
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Large Rolling Ottoman
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardware. Measures
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harden Furniture Regency Inlaid Starburst Parquetry Cherry Wood Side Tables
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with stunning book-matched inlaid
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Biggs Furniture Two-Drawer Queen Anne Mahogany Side Table Nightstand
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Biggs furniture two-drawer Queen Anne Mahogany side table or nightstand in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture and Rock-A-Chair. Comprised of the original turquoise vinyl or faux leather, a wood frame, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the
Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Century Furniture Parson Side Chairs Nail Head Trim
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Century Furniture Parson side chairs. Tweed upholstery in shades of cream , charcoal and
Category

20th Century North American Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, HG Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit by HG Furniture 1960s. Scandinavian modern 3-bay shelving
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Teak

Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Georgian style flip-top rolling bar cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous upholstered club chair or lounge chair with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Bergère Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XVI style bergère lounge chair By Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style two-drawer bedside chest or commode By Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere chair Chanelle type upholstery. In Louis XV Style
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1970s Heritage Furniture Burl Walnut Nesting Tables
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Heritage Furniture Burl walnut nesting tables in good vintage condition. The pair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etageres, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of contemporary mahogany bookcases or etageres By Baker Furniture Circa late
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Pair of very
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style nightstand or side table By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

  • Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand
  • Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand
  • Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand
  • Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand
H 29.25 in. W 22.38 in. D 16.38 in.
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Mahogany Flip-Top Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection by Baker Furniture. The pedestal table features gorgeous mahogany wood grain with inlaid satinwood
Category

20th Century American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Expertly Restored Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Century Furniture Made Tomei Sofa, part of the highly sought after Chin Hua collection
Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Console or Sofa Table
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style console, hall table, or sofa table By Harden Furniture USA, Late
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table. A pair Asian
Category

1990s North American Chinese Chippendale Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Landstrom Furniture French Carved Burled Walnut Dresser Top Swing Mirror, 1940s
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Burled walnut + brass hardware + mirror Measures: 21.5"W x 9"D x 26.5"H. Very
Category

1940s American French Provincial Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Pedestal Games Table with Craquelure Finish
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture oxblood lacquer pedestal games table with craquelure finish. The finish is offset
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Tea Tables, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with ebonized and gold gilt column legs
Category

1960s American Neoclassical Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Baker Furniture Louis XV Silver Gilt Fauteuils, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Category

1980s American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Daystrom Furniture Co.
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four tubular chrome frame chairs with upholstered seats and removable cushioned back rests. A great set of Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in very good vintage conditi...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Stanley Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Tables Nightstands, a Pair
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous pair of Stanley Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Tables Nightstands in very good
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

White Furniture French Country Maple Triple Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture French Country maple triple dresser, Circa 1970s. Original French Country handles
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Regency Burled Walnut Tea Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched walnut top, carved solid walnut legs
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lexington Furniture Chippendale Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstands, Pair
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Lexington Furniture chippendale bedside chest of drawers nightstands in good vintage
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Chipoendale Cherry Highboy
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Chipoendale cherry high boy. Solid cherry wood
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Kindel Furniture USA, circa 1960s Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 37"W x 21.5
Category

1960s American Georgian Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany and Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style oval wall mirror By Kindel Furniture USA, circa
Category

1960s American Louis XVI Very Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

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Very Vintage Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of very vintage furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every item from our selection of very vintage furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of very vintage furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of very vintage furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Maison Jansen and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Very Vintage Furniture?

A piece of very vintage furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,908, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About Very Vintage Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Larkin furniture was a byproduct of the Larkin Soap Company. The oak furniture was initially given to customers who purchased a certain amount of soap and other products. The popularity of items like desks, bookcases and chairs led Larkin to begin selling its furniture directly to customers. Browse a selection of antique Larkin furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Krug furniture is a manufacturer of office and commercial furniture based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The company started in 1880 and produces all of their products in their own factories. You can find a range of Krug furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tanker furniture is a vintage style of office-centric furniture including desks, filing cabinets, chairs and other business furniture featuring steel construction. They were first crafted around the 1920s and were known for exceptional durability. Shop a collection of tanker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Breakfront furniture is typically a large bureau or hutch used for displaying and storing either books or china. Breakfront furniture typically consists of three connected sections, one of which protrudes in front of the two flanking it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Selig Furniture was founded in Massachusetts in 1931. It grew to become a well-known brand and leader in contemporary furniture in the mid-20th century. This put Selig at the forefront of the mid-century modern movement. Its sleek high-end designs produced in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries introduced this style to the United States, where it became quite popular. Shop a collection of Selig furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    Regency is a style of furniture that emerged during the early 19th century, when the Prince of Wales, future King George IV, assumed rule of the United Kingdom as Regent while his father, George III, was ill. Rather than the rich carvings and curves of earlier periods, it is characterized by plain lines and surfaces, slender legs and right angles highlighted by elaborate, often metal, ornamentation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chippendale furniture is a style of furniture developed during the mid 18th century. It gets its name from the British cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale because his work inspired the look of the furnishings. Some common elements of Chippendale include upholstered seats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet and yoked backs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chippendale furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not an easel is considered furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. Generally, the word “furniture” describes items that make a space suitable for working or living. An easel that holds an artwork for production or display purposes likely fits this definition. Find a selection of easels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In furniture, a highboy is a chest of drawers that rests on decorative legs. Its name comes from the French word for wood, "bois," which sounds similar to the English word “boy.” On 1stDibs, shop a collection of highboy furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metamorphic furniture is anything that transforms to perform more than one purpose. Historic examples include shepherd's chairs that turn into step stools and end tables that become music stands. You'll find a range of antique and vintage metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What cigar furniture is depends on the context. Some people call furniture designed to store and preserve cigars, like humidors, cigar furniture. Numerous furniture designers have also named lines of seating "Cigar" because of their color or classic style inspired by club chairs once featured in the smoking lounges of private clubs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of furniture from some of the world’s top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Corian furniture is a term for furniture produced out of a material called Corian. This man-made substance is a blend of acrylic polymer and stone. You will often see it used to produce tabletops, bench tops and countertops. Shop a variety of Corian furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Buffet furniture typically refers to the type of table found in dining rooms on which a host or hostess can serve food buffet style. A buffet table is usually taller than a sideboard, but carries a nearly identical function and form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    An easy way to identify your furniture is to look at the manufacturing label, stamp, or tag which shows the name of the creator. There might also be a signature from the furniture maker instead.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can easily identify your furniture by looking over them in areas such as the underside or backside. If there are drawers, you can pull them out to inspect all the sides. A maker’s mark is often placed in these areas. You can also look for identification papers, as they give the location of the factory, date of manufacture, name of the maker and the location of the factory. Find a variety of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gillow furniture was made by the company Gillows of Lancaster and London, or simply Gillow & Co. This furniture-making brand was founded in the mid 1700s and continued with the founding family until 1814 when a buy-out happened. The name Gillow is still used because it had become synonymous with quality. Shop a collection of Gillow furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thonet is a well known furniture company that was started by Michael Thonet in 1830 as he experimented with bentwood furniture. The brand is known for producing high-quality products with exquisite craftsmanship. Shop a collection of Thonet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French word vitre means window or glass. Vitrine is used to describe a piece of furniture, typically a cabinet, that features glass which allows objects to be displayed. Shop a collection of vitrine furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.