The largest marketplace on the net.
Offers a huge selection of all types of antique furniture.

Online since:       1995
Items in stock:    More than 10,000
Free shipping?   No
Ships to:               Worldwide

Antique furniture refers to room furnishings, usually of considerable age which has become desirable due to its age, maker, rarity, condition, utility or some other factors.
Today, antique furniture can be that of many different periods and styles. 

For example pieces made by Shaker artisans are quite popular for their clean lines and timeless utilitarian style. 
At the same time pieces from the age of great furniture makers in Europe are still available as antiques.
 
They tend to fetch high prices if they bear the label Louis XIV. 
The latter pieces are often much more ornate with a great deal of fussiness.

Each type of classic style has its own beauty and each is considered to be antique. 
Since such pieces are relatively scarce, they tend to have high prices.
 
Sometimes distinguishing features tie the antique to a particular maker and a particular location. 
Often such furniture items were one of a kind, and may even have been signed and numbered by the manufacturer.

In addition to those antique pieces which are tied to an age or a maker, you will also find furniture classified as antique which is simply old.
 
It may not be a fancy article, for example, a wooden table dating from pioneer times would be more valuable than a wooden table from today, even if the skill of manufacture is sadly lacking.

Up until recent years, most antique furniture sales were made offline, by antique dealers and auction houses.

However, since the internet revolution, more and more antique furniture dealers went online and now you can see more sales made on the web (usually, through eBay).

These dealers offer a large variety of original pieces, from every period and in every style – as well as restored items, vintage pieces and reproductions.

Since the net is a very competitive arena, you can find a lot of discounted items, special deals and real bargains (as well as really hard to find items).

All you have to do is choosing your desired category and start examining the actual pieces.

A typical antique furniture store would include categories like beds, benches, bookcases, armoires, cabinets, cupboards, chairs, desks, dining sets, dressers, sofas, chaises, stands and more.

You can also search for antique furnishings by style, like: Art Deco, Empire, French Country, Gothic, Mid-Century Modern, Mission, Rustic, Primitive, Victorian or others.

Another useful way of finding originals and reproductions is by their origin or the region they were manufactured in, like: American, Asian/Chinese, English, French, Italian, Scandinavian, other European area, etc.

Some people look for specific wood type, such as oak, pine, maple or mahogany.
Finally, you can even look for your desired piece by defining a specific age that you're interested in, like: 17, 18 or 19th century furniture.

All the stores which are listed here are credible, trustworthy & safe, however, it's still wise to look into the following points in order to avoid unnecessary headaches and disappointments.

Shipping - Does the store ship only within the US? (Many shops can't deliver furniture to Alaska & Hawaii).
Does the store ship internationally? Does it ship to APO / FPO addresses?
How do they ship? There are several methods like: UPS, truck, White Glove deliveries and others.
How long does it take to deliver?
How much does the shipping actually cost (in some cases, it's totally free of charge).
Does the shipping fee include assembly, if needed?

Warranty – Is there a clear and reasonable warranty or a guarantee policy?

Cancellations – What happens if you want to cancel your order? Is it possible? Is there an easy process for that procedure? Is there a fine for cancelling?

Returns – Can you return an item if you're not satisfied? Is there a restocking fee?

Customer Service – Is there a clear number of the customer service department in case there's a problem?

FAQ – Does the store have a detailed FAQ section which answers most common questions?

Satisfaction Guarantee – Many stores offer satisfaction / money back guarantee (always a major plus).

Lowest Price Guarantee – Some stores offer it and it's an important added value for a lot of consumers.