How Do I Identify An Antique Table? - Questions & Answers - 1stDibs

Questions & AnswersOur trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questionsHow do I identify an antique table?2 AnswersYou can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021Related Questions

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