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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 enoug... See more
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Regency Rosewood Six Drawer Library Table by Gillows

£ 16,500

€19,275
$20,755
Regency Rosewood Six Drawer Library Table by Gillows

Regency Rosewood Six Drawer Library Table by Gillows

£ 16,500

€19275
$20755

Wick Antiques Ltd

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press by Maple & Co

£ 3,500

€4,089
$4,403
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press by Maple & Co

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Linen Press by Maple & Co

£ 3,500

€4089
$4403

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Side Tables

£ 850

€993
$1,069
Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Side Tables

£ 850

€993
$1069

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Console / Writing Table

£ 575

€672
$723
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Console / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Console / Writing Table

£ 575

€672
$723

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1,781
$1,918
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1781
$1918

Marylebone Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 3 Tier Circular Dumb Waiter

£ 1,285

€1,501
$1,616
Magnificent Quality Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard

£ 19,995

€23,357
$25,151
Magnificent Quality Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard

Magnificent Quality Antique William IV Carved Mahogany Sideboard

£ 19,995

€23357
$25151

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,285

€1,501
$1,616
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,285

€1501
$1616

London City Antiques

Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

£ 4,850

€5,666
$6,101
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

£ 4,850

€5666
$6101

London City Antiques

Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk

£ 885

€1,034
$1,113
Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk

Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk

£ 885

€1034
$1113

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Coffee Table

£ 395

€461
$497
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Coffee Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Coffee Table

£ 395

€461
$497

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Burr Walnut Display Cabinet

£ 1,275

€1,489
$1,604
Antique Burr Walnut Display Cabinet

Antique Burr Walnut Display Cabinet

£ 1,275

€1489
$1604

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Tables

£ 950

€1,110
$1,195
Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Tables

Pair of Antique Figured Walnut Bedside Tables

£ 950

€1110
$1195

Marylebone Antiques

Swedish Vintage Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

£ 3,750

€4,381
$4,717
Swedish Vintage Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

Swedish Vintage Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

£ 3,750

€4381
$4717

Marylebone Antiques

Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet

£ 625

€730
$786
Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet

Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet

£ 625

€730
$786

Camden Antiques

Georgian Linen Press - Later Hand Painted Bamboo Design

£ 2,550

€2,979
$3,208
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

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.