What makes furniture an antique?

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

How do I know if my furniture is antique?

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.

Is antique furniture worth anything?

Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.

How do I know if my antique furniture is valuable?

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.

How do I date antique furniture from the UK?

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.

Is antique furniture making a comeback?

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.

What is the best finish for antique furniture?

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

How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?

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.

What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?

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.

Antique Furniture Greece

Greek Ceramics

Greek Terracotta

Ancient Greek Furniture

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

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Marble

Greek head

H 2.17 in W 1.86 in D 1.86 in

Greek head

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Head MATERIAL: Marble CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period PERIOD: 3rd – 1st Century B.C

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

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Marble

Greek head

H 2.17 in W 1.5 in D 1.74 in

Greek kylix

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Kylix MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Apulian PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 56 mm x

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek kylix

H 2.21 in W 6.5 in D 4.53 in

Greek skyphos

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Skyphos MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 125 mm x 220 mm

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek skyphos

H 4.93 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Greek cylindrical beaker

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Cylindrical beaker MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic Period PERIOD: 3rd – 1st

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek cylindrical beaker

H 2.96 in W 3 in D 0.04 in

Greek mastoid bowl

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Mastoid bowl MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic Period PERIOD: 3rd – 1st Century

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek mastoid bowl

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in

Greek slingshot with bee

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with bee MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with bee

H 0.6 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in

Greek slingshot with (…)EM(…)

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with (…)EM(…) MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 15

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with (…)EM(…)

H 0.6 in W 1.15 in D 0.6 in

Greek slingshot with bee

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with bee MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 15 mm x

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with bee

H 0.6 in W 1.11 in D 0.6 in

Greek Gnathian Epyichysis

Located in London, GB

A delicate South-Italian epichysis. The vessel was a wine jug, composed of a narrow neck, a small lip and a high-arching handle. This Gnathian-ware epichysis was decorated with tongu...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greek Gnathian Epyichysis

H 5.91 in Dm 3.35 in

Greek squat lekythos with palmette

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Squat lekythos with palmette MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 5th – 4th Century B.C

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek squat lekythos with palmette

H 3.59 in W 1.66 in D 1.66 in

Greek aryballos depicting a horse head

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Aryballos depicting a horse head MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Corinthian PERIOD: 7th

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek aryballos depicting a horse head

H 2.45 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Greek piriform aryballos with scale pattern

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Piriform aryballos with scale pattern MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Greek, Corinthian PERIOD

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek piriform aryballos with scale pattern

H 4.57 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Greek slingshot with torch and lance

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with torch and lance MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with torch and lance

H 0.6 in W 1.34 in D 0.71 in

Greek slingshot with MER and NA

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with MER and NA MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with MER and NA

H 0.4 in W 1.03 in D 0.48 in

Greek slingshot with bee and ΚΑΛΑ

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with bee and ΚΑΛΑ MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with bee and ΚΑΛΑ

H 0.6 in W 1.26 in D 0.63 in

Beacon Hill Collection Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood Cabinet by Kaplan Furniture

By Kaplan Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

I love this for two reasons….the attention to detail for which Kaplan Furniture was known, and the

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Brass

Beacon Hill Collection Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood Cabinet by Kaplan Furniture

H 80 in W 48 in D 12 in

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

Located in London, GB

in ancient Greek) implies that the oil was released drop by drop. This was made possible by the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 4.14 in

Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet

Located in London, GB

Greek artefacts. This is the finest and best preserved example of an elaborate helmet type represented

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 11.5 in

Greek gold pendant with siren figurine, Hellenistic

Located in UTRECHT, UT

A gold pendant in the shape of a siren with a human head, hair parted and falling onto back, human upper body, wings on back, standing on drum-shaped pedestal, decorated with granule...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Gold

Greek gold pendant with siren figurine, Hellenistic

H 1.15 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Greek slingshot with torch and unidentifiable text

Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES

ITEM: Slingshot with torch and unidentifiable text MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Lead

Greek slingshot with torch and unidentifiable text

H 0.6 in W 1.3 in D 0.75 in

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Ribbed Mug

Located in London, GB

Greek black-glaze ribbed mug Athens, circa 475-425 B.C. terracotta. The mug is of a straight

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Ribbed Mug

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H 2.8 in Dm 3.15 in

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.

Category

Early 1900s Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Limestone

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

H 24 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle

Located in London, GB

from Athens is a fine testament to the elegance of Classical Greek pottery. A strap handle joins the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Perfume Bottle

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H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

Located in Girona, Spain

Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

H 19 in W 9.5 in D 11 in

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

Located in New York, NY

Greek bronze Illyrian Helmet Archaic period, circa 500-500 BC. Hammered from sheet-bronze, of

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Bronze

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Bronze Statuette of Satyr

Located in London, GB

Beautifully cast statuette of a satyr, Greek, Hellenistic Period, 3rd-2nd Century BC, solid cast

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Bronze Statuette of Satyr

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H 8.27 in Dm 2.54 in

19th Century American Greek Revival Side Table

Located in New York, NY

An American Greek Revival side table with 3 tapered fluted round legs supported by triangular

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19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Onyx

19th Century American Greek Revival Side Table

H 29 in Dm 26 in

Greek orthodox icon (1800) painted on wooden pannel

Located in Oostende, BE

Greek orthodox icon (painted around the year 1800). At the top: "Mother of God of the Unfading

Category

Early 1800s Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Wood

Greek orthodox icon (1800) painted on wooden pannel

H 24.81 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in

19th Century American Greek Revival Broken Pediment

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite 19th-century American Greek Revival

Category

19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Greek Revival Broken Pediment

H 19.5 in W 66.5 in D 3 in

Two Antique Greek Terracotta Antefix Ornaments

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This 19th century pair of antique Greek terracotta antefix ornaments would have once decorated a

Category

Late 19th Century Greek Neoclassical Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Two Antique Greek Terracotta Antefix Ornaments

H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in

Bronze Greek Volute Krater Vase

Located in New York, NY

Greek Volute Krater in patinated bronze with cartouches depicting armed soldiers with handles

Category

1910s French Greek Revival Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Greek Volute Krater Vase

H 22.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

Greek Key Stool

By George Hepplewhite, Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key

Category

18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Brass

Greek Key Stool

H 16.15 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Red and black painted terracotta vase in the form of an ancient Greek krater now mounted on a black

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Style Terracotta Urn Form Lamp

H 31 in W 11 in D 11 in

Mid-19th Century Marble Sink from Greece

Located in Dallas, TX

This marble sink origins from Greece, circa 1850. Beautiful floral details.

Category

Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century Marble Sink from Greece

H 9 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in

Greek Orthodox Icon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Greek Orthodox icon painted over gold leaf laid on a wooden board. Byzantine style and painted

Category

Early 20th Century Balkan Balkan Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Wood

Greek Orthodox Icon

H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in

Mid-19th Century Greek White Marble Sink

Located in Dallas, TX

Expertly crafted from stunning white Carrara marble, this Greek marble sink is a timeless piece

Category

Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century Greek White Marble Sink

H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.75 in

Greek Folk Vest Part of Traditional Costume

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Folk Greek, Balkans ceremonial traditional part of outfit costume. The designs on the open jacket

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Moorish Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Fabric

Greek Folk Vest Part of Traditional Costume

H 19 in W 20 in D 1 in

Large Scale Greek Terracotta Water Urn Jar

Located in Montreal, QC

Large scale greek Terracotta water urn jar.

Category

1850s Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Large Scale Greek Terracotta Water Urn Jar

H 43.5 in Dm 33 in

19th Century Greek Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

Located in New York, NY

Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Salonika, Greece, 19th century. Openwork backplate with scrolled branches

Category

Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Brass

19th Century Greek Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

H 10.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

Greek Grand Tour Bronze Giorgio Sommer

By Giorgio Sommer

Located in Newark, England

Fine 19th century grand tour patinated bronze figure of a seated greek mythological male. The man

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Bronze

Greek Grand Tour Bronze Giorgio Sommer

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H 20.47 in W 13.19 in D 11.81 in

19th Century Large Terracotta Vessel from Greece

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous terracotta vessel from Greece. Item is sold as an individual item. Origin; Greece.

Category

19th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Large Terracotta Vessel from Greece

H 51 in Dm 44 in

Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross

Located in London, GB

Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross Greek, 18th Century Height 18.5cm, width 8.5cm

Category

18th Century Greek Gothic Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Coral, Silver

Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross

H 7.29 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in

Antique Amphora in Classical Greek Style

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative Amphora with handles in the style after the Greek classical period. The vase is done in

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Iron

Antique Amphora in Classical Greek Style

H 20.48 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in

Two Grand Tour Engravings of Ancient Greek Sculptures

Located in London, GB

mythological and historical Greek and Roman personages, and the last on altars, vases, candelabra, tombs

Category

Early 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Paper

Two Grand Tour Engravings of Ancient Greek Sculptures

H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in

Hera, Greek Divinity

Located in Rome, IT

Sculpture of Hera, greek divinity in marble, 20th century, measures 60x36x26cm.

Category

1920s Italian Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Marble

Hera, Greek Divinity

H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in

18th Century Cast Iron Greek Fireplace Screen

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 18th century cast iron fireplace Screen representing Greek working black-smith. There is

Category

18th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Greek Fireplace Screen

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in

Pair of Greek Revival Cast Iron Lintels

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome pair of Greek Revival cast iron lintels with anthemion motif were rescued from a

Category

Mid-19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Iron

Pair of Greek Revival Cast Iron Lintels

H 17 in W 48 in D 1.25 in

Antique Early Period Greek Embroidery from Epirus 1'2" x 5'1"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Early Period Greek Embroidery from Epirus, Country of Origin: Greece, Circa Date

Category

17th Century Greek Other Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Wool

Antique Early Period Greek Embroidery from Epirus 1'2" x 5'1"

H 61 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Ancient Greek Attic Pyxis Cosmetics Box

Located in London, GB

A rare Colonial Greek or Etruscan Attic black-figure Pyxis Circa 6th century B.C. Terracotta

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Attic Pyxis Cosmetics Box

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H 4.73 in Dm 6.11 in

Large Greek Garden Urn or Oil Jar

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Greek garden urn pot (Amphora) or oil jar, featuring a glazed top over a ridged

Category

19th Century Greek Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta, Pottery

Large Greek Garden Urn or Oil Jar

H 33.25 in Dm 26 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This high quality terracotta planter, crafted in Greece, is the perfect addition to any home. It

Category

19th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 41 in Dm 18.5 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a classic touch to your outdoor space with this Greece Terracotta Planter. Crafted from high

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 38 in Dm 18.5 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This Greek terracotta planter is crafted from high-fired clay for superior durability, frost

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 40 in Dm 20 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of traditional elegance to your outdoor space with this Greece Terracotta Planter

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 44 in Dm 15 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of traditional elegance to your outdoor space with this Greece Terracotta Planter

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 38 in Dm 18 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of traditional elegance to your outdoor space with this Greece Terracotta Planter

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 42 in Dm 22.5 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This timeless Greek terracotta planter is crafted from clay and fired in a kiln to form a durable

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 35 in Dm 14.5 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This timeless Greek terracotta planter is crafted from clay and fired in a kiln to form a durable

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 34 in Dm 14 in

Greece Terracotta Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This traditional terracotta planter from Greece has been crafted from natural clay and fired at

Category

18th Century Antique Furniture Greece

Materials

Terracotta

Greece Terracotta Planter

H 40 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

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Questions About Antique Furniture Greece

What makes furniture an antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
How do I know if my furniture is antique?
1 Answer
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.
Is antique furniture worth anything?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique furniture is valuable?
1 Answer
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.
How do I date antique furniture from the UK?
1 Answer
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.
Is antique furniture making a comeback?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best finish for antique furniture?
1 Answer
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
How can I tell if my Chinese furniture is antique?
1 Answer
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.
What’s the difference between vintage and antique furniture?
1 Answer
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.