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RARE AND SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING FURNITURE
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE AND SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING FURNITURE Italian in walnut wood with carvings
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Dressers

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Verre Églomisé Gilt Ebonized Antique Coffee Table, Labelled
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baker Furniture Verre églomisé gilt ebonized antique coffee table, labelled. Baker marking dates to
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare chair Anglo-Indian, 19th century. In teak wood with Ivo... inlays, decorated with plant
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
Rare Anglo-Indian Chair 19th Century
H 37.21 in W 31.5 in D 21.07 in
Rare and Original Antique Bentwood Thonet Child's Chair 19th Century Furniture
By Thonet
Located in Lisse, NL
be used by a child, but one could also use it for displaying an antique bear or as a furniture still
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 16th century Nuremberg box In iron, measurements: 13 x 18 x 12 cm Good condition.
Category

Antique 16th Century German Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined interior, leather cover. Restorations, failures and defects Dimension: 142 x 136 x ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
H 55.91 in W 53.55 in D 16.54 in
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
RARE PORTUGUESE BED 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE PORTUGUESE BED 19th Century in painted and gilded wood. Damask upholstered table in burgundy
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

RARE PORTUGUESE BED 19th Century
RARE PORTUGUESE BED 19th Century
H 51.58 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Rare 18th Century English Clock
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm
Category

Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th Century English Clock
Rare 18th Century English Clock
H 24.41 in Dm 12.21 in
Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese 18th century cabinet Made of kingwood. Three drawers simulating four. Base with profusely decorated skirts with plant motifs, turned legs and beams. Hardware and fittin...
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
H 40.16 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

RARE PORTUGUESE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century Lusíada - Portuguese in teak, Partial sissoo coating with
Category

Antique 16th Century Portuguese Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare and Important Portuguese Center Table, 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare from Museum Portuguese table 18th century in rosewood wood, with two drawers simulating four
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare English Sofa with Telephone Holder, 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English sofa with telephone holder 20th century. Beginning 20th century In brown wood
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Set of 12 Regency Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Antiques Furniture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare set of 12 Regency carved mahogany elbow dining armchairs, circa 1820 All 12 chairs are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition
Category

Antique 16th Century African Moorish Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition
Category

Antique 16th Century African Moorish Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Silver Mug Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SILVER MUG Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century in relief silver with mug with polychrome enamels
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Vases

Materials

Silver

Important and Rare Italian Mirror with Micromosaic 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT AND RARE ITALIAN MIRROR WITH MICROMOSAIC 19th Century Blown glass, Venetian, late 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED Italian, 19th Century in walnut wood with carvings
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED
RARE and SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN BED
H 89.77 in W 77.96 in D 67.72 in
Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk...

Materials

Porcelain

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 10.44 in
RARE and AMAZING CHAISE VOYEUSE England Circa 1860 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE and AMAZING CHAISE VOYEUSE England Circa 1860 in stained and carved oak decorated with two
Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier. Lighting Category. Portuguese from the end of the 18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

 Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
 Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
H 4.34 in W 10.24 in D 0.6 in
Rare Chinese Pot with Lid 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
POT WITH LID Chinese 19th century, in cloisonné metal, decoration in shades of blue and polychrome with dragons and dragon-shaped handles in relief bronze. Wooden base. He...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare English Secretary Navy from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English secretary navy. from the 19th century, in camphor wood, yellow metal hardware, top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Rare Two Cut Out Plates Chinese, 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Two Cut Out Plates. Chinese, 17th century in cloisonné enamelled metal, decorated with
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Important Portuguese Church Cabinet 18th Century Published
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Church cabinet Portuguese 18th century in painted, carved and gilded wood. Wardrobe with two
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Amazing and Rare 20th Century Italian Astrolabe H: 94cm
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 20th Century Italian Astrolabe H: 94cm 94x60 cm approx. Chromed steel astrolabe with engraved
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Pair of 19th Century Palisander 'Rosewood' Wardrobes
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century Palisander wardrobes. in kingwood with one drawer and two doors and marble top. Signs of use. Dim.: 98 x 130 x 48 cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Rosewood

Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and Rare Italian box safe from the 17th century In chiseled bronze, decorated with jasper
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

RARE SILVER BOWL Middle East 19th Century Ceremony Cup
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SILVER BOWL Middle East 19th Century Ceremony Cup Maybe Saudi Arabia ? with oval base foot
Category

Antique 19th Century Saudi Arabian Bessarabian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rare Tuscan Marble Sculpture "Classic Happy Angel with Fruit Garland" 18th Cent.
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Marble Sculpture "Classic Happy Angel with Fruit Garland" 18th Century 53x34 x
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare Revolving Door of Spanish Colonial Altar from the, 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Revolving Door of Spanish Colonial Altar from the 17th century, with two sides, one the
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

VERY RARE SALVATOR ROSA FIREPLACE IN GOLDEN BRECCIA 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
VERY RARE SALVATOR ROSA FIREPLACE IN GOLDEN BRECCIA 20th Century Salvator Rosa fireplace in
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

RARE PAIR OF ANCIENT ORIGINAL RICCERI IMPRUNETA GOBLET VASES 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ANCIENT ORIGINAL RICCERI IMPRUNETA GOBLET VASES 20th Century Stunning original nineteenth-century vases from Florence. A pair by Raffaello AGRESTI copy. HEIGHT 83 cm SQUARE...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare and Magnificent 19th Century SICILIAN Double Body Cabinet with VIDEO
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
piece of furniture in walnut wood, richly carved with golden caryatids at the base and putto in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
found in the world antiques market because it is very difficult to find signed examples like this one
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

RARE AND LUXURY SINK IN " ARABESCATO APUANO" MARBLE 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SINK IN ARABESCATO APUANO MARBLE 20th Century Washbasin made with arabesque Apuano marble
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Marble

Beautiful and Rare 17th Century Portuguese Azulejos Panel "Passion of Christ"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 17th century panel "Passion of Christ" Azulejos Portugal 126cm x 98cm 76 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century Interesting sink from the end of the 19th century, made
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century Interesting sink from the end of the 19th century, made
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
H 8.27 in W 21.86 in D 14.18 in
RARE AND LUXURY SINK IN " ARABESCATO APUANO" MARBLE end 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SINK IN ARABESCATO APUANO MARBLE 20th Century Washbasin made with arabesque Apuano marble
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Marble

Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery
Category

Antique 17th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Antique Horn
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare antique horn, a unique and intriguing accessory that promises to elevate the sophistication
Category

Mid-20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Horn
Rare Antique Horn
H 13 in W 14 in D 5 in
Magnificent Rare And Collectible Antique Chinese Silk Rug 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare And Collectible Antique Chinese Silk Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Pair of Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 19/20th Century Hand made. HEIGHT 76cm WIDTH
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Important and Rare Lavender and Gomil in English Silver 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Lavender and Gomil In English silver 19th century. London brands and silversmith Martin, Hall & Co. (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall) 1863-1878 chiseled, drawn and en...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Rare Bust of Alexander II in Gilded Bronze on a Malachite Base from the 19th Cen
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Alexander II. Rare bust of Alexander II in gilded bronze on a malachite base from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Fine Satinwood Baker Furniture Company Crown Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Satinwood

ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century Rare original antique Italian
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Carrara Marble

ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ITALIAN TRILOBE SINK IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 18th Century Rare original antique Italian
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s. In finely crafted walnut wood, red
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
H 48.04 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Rare Antique Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rarity with no medallion, but only a central rosette developing two giant ragged palmette pendants, on a dark blue field and in higher “Serapi” quality. Stiff stems with leaves and...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Serapi Rug
Rare Antique Serapi Rug
W 102 in L 144 in
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm)
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Wooden legs have been refurbished - Height of seat 43 cm.   
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
H 79 in W 79 in D 66 in
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Size: 13'9" × 23'8" (419 × 721 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Persian Gabbeh Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Gabbeh rare size runner originating from the JP WILLBORG collection
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Persian Gabbeh Runner
Rare Antique Persian Gabbeh Runner
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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.