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How old must furniture be to be considered antique?
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To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
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Fabulous Art Deco Chrome Umbrella Stand
Located in Barnstaple, GB
fabulous Art Deco Umbrella /stick stand. In original condition, this wonderful item is in excellent condition for its age. The chrome has no pitting or wear to speak of. The original...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Umbrella Stands
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Chrome
Paavo Tynell, rare 1940's desk lamp, taito oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Paavo Tynell rare 1940's desk lamp 9212, a true gem for vintage lighting enthusiasts. This exquisite lamp features Tynell's signature craftsmanship and attention to d...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Venini attr Iridescent Glass Murano Chandelier with brass, Italy 1950
By Paolo Venini
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Venini iridescent xl chandelier with large Murano glass with brass structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design.
This unique chandeli...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Floral Shaped Art Deco 1920s Mica Light Fixture, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Art Deco period floral-shaped light fixture from circa 1920 with textured finish. This exquisite Art Deco period floral-shaped light fixture from circa 1920 captivates with its el...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Delft Boch Frères Keramis Large Table Lamps, Chinoiserie, Blue Thai Silk Shades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Transform any room with these exquisite table lamps, a true testament to art and history combined. Each lamp is skillfully crafted from antique Boch Frères Keramis vases, dating from...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Clairtone Project G1 Hi-Fi Stereo System with Lab 80 Turntable by Hugh Spencer
By Clairtone
Located in Dallas, TX
“Project G epitomized high design, pure form, the perfection of how sacred platonic geometry can bring our banal, everyday products to a higher spiritual art form. It set the trend f...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Steel