Expensive Antique Furniture For Sale

The elaborately carved chippendale style desk made of walnut was built for capt.

Expensive antique furniture for sale.

Mid century modern furniture and boho chic is a common formula as is art deco and chinoiserie. Different types of wood craftsmanship and finishing materials contribute to the individuality of each piece. It is an american piece of furniture which dates back to the 18th century. This intricately ornate cabinet was constructed in florence and is inlaid with precious stones.

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One of the most important aspects is the quality and condition of the item. Vintage clothing and accessories such as scarves handbags and belts can bring prices in the thousands and even the tens of thousands if they bear a designer name such as hermes louis vuitton or chanel. Rau offers an extraordinary curated collection of antique furniture pieces for sale from rare antique dressers and cabinets dating from the renaissance to 20th century tables and antique chairs collecting antique furniture allows you to bring home a piece of history and add it to your own decor. The maker of the antique or vintage style furniture is also a vital factor as some makers work is more valuable than others.

The cabinet was sold by his descendants in 2004. Antique furniture comes in all different styles and pieces. Whether you are seeking an antique table to decorate your dining room antique chairs to. Many consider this piece of furniture to be a work of art and it once belonged to the 3rd duke of beaufort.

Whether you have a 17th century english chair or an ormolu mounted kingwood bureau plat from late 19th century france our specialists can help identify value and sell your special piece or an entire collection. The badminton cabinet is the most expensive piece of antique furniture sold of all time. Do they use only vintage art to punctuate a room full of new finds or is everything antique furniture and décor but the pillows. Most often when antique furniture records are broken the origin of the piece is rhode island new york or perhaps pennsylvania.

Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it can make a difference when selecting a piece.