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Vintage & Antique Furniture For Sale

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Since a house is far more than a home, it requires furniture that is far more than just functional. It requires furniture with soul. Nothing does this better than antique and vintage furniture which combine quality with a warmth and personality only time can bring. These were pieces that were good enough for our ancestors to buy and use and love. And if it was good enough for them, then they probably deserve to join our family too. Furthermore an antique cabinet or antique table will add character to even the most uninspiring room.


So how should you really shop for antique furniture? Well, the simple answer is to have fun with it. Free from the conformity of current fashions you can acquire pieces just because you like them and because they inspire you. Buy an elegant Art Deco chest of drawers because it adds unashamed glamour to the room, buy a deep buttoned Victorian armchair because secretly inside you pretend you are Sherlock Holmes every time you sink down into it. Or simply place a 17th Century coffer at the end of the bed so that every time you wake up you can admire the warmth and wear those 300 years of loving handling brings.


At LoveAntiques we have an amazing and ever-changing selection of vintage and antique furniture for sale online from hundreds of Antique Dealers, catering for all your needs. 

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Georgian Settle as Monks’ Bench Table

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Georgian Settle as Monks’ Bench Table

£ 1,990

€2,325
$2,503
Georgian Settle as Monks’ Bench Table

Georgian Settle as Monks’ Bench Table

£ 1,990

€2325
$2503

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Regency Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

£ 995

€1,162
$1,252
Regency Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

Regency Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

£ 995

€1162
$1252

LT Antiques

Reversible Back Railway or Chapel Bench

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Reversible Back Railway or Chapel Bench

£ 435

€508
$547
Reversible Back Railway or Chapel Bench

Reversible Back Railway or Chapel Bench

£ 435

€508
$547

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Pair of Victorian Country Ash & Elm Kitchen Chairs

£ 160

€187
$201
Pair of Victorian Country Ash & Elm Kitchen Chairs

Pair of Victorian Country Ash & Elm Kitchen Chairs

£ 160

€187
$201

NP & A SALT ANTIQUES

Large Pollard Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Large Pollard Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

Large Pollard Oak Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

LT Antiques

Regency Library Chair

M D Cannell Antiques

Regency Library Chair

£ 725

€847
$912
Regency Library Chair

Regency Library Chair

£ 725

€847
$912

M D Cannell Antiques

Antique Late 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique Late 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Late 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Primitive 19th Century Chair

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Primitive 19th Century Chair

£ 600

€701
$755
Primitive 19th Century Chair

Primitive 19th Century Chair

£ 600

€701
$755

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table

£ 695

€812
$874
Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table

Antique Victorian Mahogany Side Table

£ 695

€812
$874

Penderyn Antiques

Set of 8 Elm Windsor Chairs

£ 4,000

€4,673
$5,031
Set of 8 Elm Windsor Chairs

Set of 8 Elm Windsor Chairs

£ 4,000

€4673
$5031

Georgian Antiques

Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

£ 875

€1,022
$1,101
Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

£ 875

€1022
$1101

LT Antiques

Georgian Revival Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Georgian Revival Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

Georgian Revival Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

Philip Hunt Antiques

French Carved 5 Door Armoire Wardrobe

£ 799

€933
$1,005
French Carved 5 Door Armoire Wardrobe

French Carved 5 Door Armoire Wardrobe

£ 799

€933
$1005

Vintage World

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Baby Sutherland/occasional Table

£ 1,095

€1,279
$1,377
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Baby Sutherland/occasional Table

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Baby Sutherland/occasional Table

£ 1,095

€1279
$1377

London City Antiques

Nest of 3 Victorian Rosewood Tables

£ 625

€730
$786
Nest of 3 Victorian Rosewood Tables

Nest of 3 Victorian Rosewood Tables

£ 625

€730
$786

Philip Hunt Antiques

4 Brown Leather & Chrome Pieff Chairs

£ 450

€526
$566
4 Brown Leather & Chrome Pieff Chairs

4 Brown Leather & Chrome Pieff Chairs

£ 450

€526
$566

Antiques & Chic

Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs

£ 600

€701
$755
Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs

£ 600

€701
$755

Antiques & Chic

Large Mahogany Tray

Kernow Furniture

Large Mahogany Tray

£ 195

€228
$245
Large Mahogany Tray

Large Mahogany Tray

£ 195

€228
$245

Kernow Furniture

Victorian Set Of 6 Balloon Back Dining Chairs

£ 725

€847
$912
Victorian Set Of 6 Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Victorian Set Of 6 Balloon Back Dining Chairs

£ 725

€847
$912

Antiques & Chic

Campaign Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1,863
$2,006
Campaign Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Campaign Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1863
$2006

Kernow Furniture

Antique Oak Georgian Style Dresser

£ 1,995

€2,330
$2,509
Antique Oak Georgian Style Dresser

Antique Oak Georgian Style Dresser

£ 1,995

€2330
$2509

Kernow Furniture

Antique Oak Side Table

Kernow Furniture

Antique Oak Side Table

£ 445

€520
$560
Antique Oak Side Table

Antique Oak Side Table

£ 445

€520
$560

Kernow Furniture

Vintage Lloyd Loom Style Chair

£ 195

€228
$245
Vintage Lloyd Loom Style Chair

Vintage Lloyd Loom Style Chair

£ 195

€228
$245

Kernow Furniture

Antique Furniture FAQs


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.