Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Exhibition Quality Burr Walnut Side Cabinet
£ 1,495
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Georgian Elm Country Armchair Circa 1800
£ 225
Tom Scott Antiques
French Empire Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet
£ 1,150
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 1,150
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Walnut Arts and Crafts Armchair Circa 1900
£ 225
Marylebone Antiques
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
£ 3,850
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Table
£ 475
Camden Antiques
Fine Quality 19th Century Fremch Bureau Plat
£ 2,850
Rawlings Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Gentlemans Wardrobe
£ 795
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
£ 1,150
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
1920's Art Deco Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers 2 Over 2
£ 450
1920's Art Deco Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers 2 Over 2
£ 450
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Marylebone Antiques
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa / Day Bed by Ingmar Relling
£ 1,450
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Aesthetic Ebonised Table
£ 190
£ 1,550
Rawlings Antiques
Antique Ladies Writing Desk Edwards & Roberts
£ 695
£ 569
Regency Rosewood Crossbanded Mahogany Octagonal Wine Table C1810 (georgian)
£ 569
Leeds Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
£ 2,750
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Industrial Victorian 5 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 500
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Regency Mahogany Five Drawer Dressing Chest Of Drawers
£ 500
£ 1,550
Lovely and Light Feeling Pair of Portuguese Single No End Beds (can be Joined)
£ 1,550
Bedsteads
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Ercol Elm Glass Door Bookcase Display Cupboard
£ 450
£ 1,195
Antique Carved Side Table, Indian, Teak, Lamp, Side, Tray, Occasional, Victorian
£ 1,195
London Fine Ltd
£ 2,850
Antique Fold Over Parlour Card Table, English, Games, Side, William Iv, C.1835
£ 2,850
London Fine Ltd
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Bargeware Painted Stool
£ 175
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 695
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
£ 490
£ 875
Antique Canapé Party Turntable, English, Serving Tray, Lazy Susan, Edwardian
£ 875
London Fine Ltd
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Hall Chair
£ 950
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
6 Hepplewhite Style Wheatsheaf Sheild Back Dining Chairs 2+4
£ 550
6 Hepplewhite Style Wheatsheaf Sheild Back Dining Chairs 2+4
£ 550
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Salisbury Antiques Centre
19thc Louis XVI Style Walnut Ladies Writing Table
£ 880
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 850
Hingstons Antiques
William and Mary Walnut Chest on Stand
£ 5,750
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Georgian Satinwood Foldover Card Table
£ 585
Salisbury Antiques Centre
19thc Smokers Bow Arm Chair
£ 375
£ 1,199
C18th Georgian Tripod Kettle Stand Mahogany / Wine Table (side Occasional Small)
£ 1,199
Leeds Antiques
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Mid-century Parker Knoll 3 Seater Beige Sofa Model Pk960
£ 600
Mid-century Parker Knoll 3 Seater Beige Sofa Model Pk960
£ 600
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Martlesham Antiques
19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Two Door Cabinet
£ 2,750
Church Street Antiques
Victorian Mahogany Ottoman Daybed Chaise Lounge
£ 1,650
Salisbury Antiques Centre
19thc Walnut Lamp Table
£ 375
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Victorian Childs Reclining Chair
£ 675
How do I identify antique furniture?
Although most antique furniture is found without labels or dates, genuine antique pieces can usually be identified from a combination of the materials used, the style of the piece as well as the natural wear on the finish or Patina. Patina is something that can only occur naturally over time and is very hard to fake via man-made effects such as staining, sanding and painting. The skill is looking at lots of tiny details which convince you the item is a genuine antique. Much of this skill and knowledge can be built up over time just by observing real pieces and learning from those around you. It is also a good reason to buy from reputable antique dealers such as those on LoveAntiques who can give you the piece of mind that the item is what you say it is as well as offer valuable advice.
How to value antique furniture?
Like any collectable field antique furniture can range in value between nearly worthless to virtually priceless. In the past price guide reference books were a good starting point for valuing different items, but today such books have become nearly obsolete with the power of the internet at our fingertips. In most cases the internet will be the first place to research your item but don’t forget that the values you find can vary dramatically depending on the condition, who is selling them, where the item is located and more. While there are certain furniture items which are less or more fashionable today than in the past, desirability and value really comes down to individual taste and the room it is going into. You can ask your local auction house or antique dealer for a valuation but in both cases the value they give should be considered an estimate only. There are specialist online valuation services which will provide valuations for a fee but again check their location as values can vary dramatically between countries and continents.
Is Mahogany furniture valuable?
The simple answer is Mahogany furniture can be very valuable. It has always been a scarce and prized timber so is usually a sign that the antique item was expensive and well made at the time, sometimes by the very best makers and designers. Mahogany was first imported from the West Indies at the start of the 18th Century and continued to be popular up to the beginning of the 20th Century. It not only has an appealing red tone and grain but is strong and crisp to carve. However, Mahogany has also always been scarce, so almost from the start was also being used as a veneer as well as solid timber. Today antique mahogany is slightly less fashionable overall compared to other timbers (such as Oak) so can be purchased for less than in the past making them great value. In truth if you like the item or it suits the room, then that item is valuable to you either way.
What date is Georgian and Victorian Furniture?
The Georgian era in England (1714-1837) began with King George I in 1714 and ended with the death of George IV in 1830. However, for simplicity most people also include the subsequent reign of William IV from 1830-37 into the Georgian period. The Victorian era (1837-1901) began when Queen Victoria took to the throne in 1837 and until her death in 1901. When describing antique furniture people sometimes use the terms Georgian and Victorian somewhat loosely to also describe items created in the styles popular during those times.
What is vintage Furniture?
The phrase ‘Vintage Furniture’ is commonly used to describe a whole group of furniture that is not yet old enough to be antique. Many people and sales platforms deem that vintage items must be a minimum of 20 years old to be called Vintage and that they finally become Antique when they are at least 100 years old. In principle this is a pretty clear definition, but it is important to recognise that these are only guide-lines and some will use ‘Vintage’ to refer to even newer items in an older style.