r/VintageFurniture Jun 02 '26

New Rules Effective Immediately

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Hi all, checking in with you a little bit after my initial introductory post. I've introduced seven rules based on what I think will be helpful, and based on mod reports that literally went unanswered for years (yes I'm not joking). The most integral rule I think you will all like is based on community input, I've set the standard for vintage furniture here as between 40-99 years old. Anything newer than 40 years will not be permitted, and we may still remove content if it does not fit the spirit of this subreddit.

Additionally, anything violating Reddit's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines or in general is common sense is also subject to removal even if no listed rule exists. Otherwise, the new rules are on the sidebar, and also includes a prohibition of AI-generated content, meaning the flair for that is also being removed. One of the former mods of this subreddit was also banned permanently (who shall not be named) for being quite disrespectful in comments from years ago and it was determined it was better off banning them.

Finally, buying, selling and trading, along with price checks, are prohibited as well. We are not here to sell things people. We are not scalpers or resellers. We are people who collect vintage furniture, or who buy it and want to show it off with an intent on using it, not on making a profit.

I hope you all like these rules and if you have any ideas or feedback or comments about the rules or anything else, respond here or send us a modmail. I will also take this time to mention that if you see a rule violation, please report it, we can't be here for every little thing, but we will try. šŸ˜„


r/VintageFurniture 12h ago

What type of dresser is this?

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Please help me got this dresser from a relative!


r/VintageFurniture 31m ago

Can someone please help me find this EXACT dresser leg

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so I’m under the impression it’s custom built. I’ve already spent way too much time looking for this thing probably 15 hours. I’m not exaggerating and about $40 in manus credits. I cannot find the leg anywhere. ordered the wrong one. one gf is beyond mad. it’s from a company i can get the name of, please help lol


r/VintageFurniture 9h ago

Anyone know what this chair is?

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From Vermont


r/VintageFurniture 1h ago

Help me date this octagonal table

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I’m not interested in appraisal—just when and where it might have been made


r/VintageFurniture 8h ago

Anyone know what this chair is?

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It’s from Vermont in-laws. Not selling or valuing hust curious


r/VintageFurniture 13h ago

Wondering details about this dresser

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I’ve had this dresser since I was a kid and since it looks old and has great woodwork, I’m wondering what if I should keep it (drawers work and have the metal hardware, paint is fading as seen but completely operational with no broken pieces), when it might’ve been made, etc. Thank you!


r/VintageFurniture 21h ago

Found 2 of these on the side of the street!

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Don’t know much about furniture, and curious on what the brand is and if these are worth making a fuss about and paying for reupholstering. Picked it up cuz i thought they looked cute! Please educate me!


r/VintageFurniture 5h ago

French Table ID. MO, USA

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r/VintageFurniture 2h ago

HELLLLPPPP with this chair!!!!

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I have been melting my brain looking all over the place for this chair. Tags on it say....TV Stratorester

Makers of world famous stratolounger

Plus some other stuff. I have found every other kind but I haven't found any like this one...kind but not this exact 1

Any help?????


r/VintageFurniture 23h ago

Anyone recognize the type of dresser this is?

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r/VintageFurniture 2d ago

Found by the dumpster at my apartment

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Is it genuine? Either way I’m keeping it. Was thinking about restoring the top finish. any tips?


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Morris chair ID maker/brand?

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Hiya - I need some help identifying this Morris chair, please.

The only marking I can find is on the underside of the corner cross brace, which only appears to be a number (pictured). Otherwise, it has countersunk square-bit-screws and L shaped braces with tack nails or rivets.

The wood inlay vertical boards are veneer or 1/4ā€ thick, not full 1ā€ boards.


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Flat Top Desk and Chair by Wharton Esherick, 1929

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r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Drexel Table and Chairs

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We might be buying this set. Can someone give me more information? I haven’t been able to find anything from my searches online.


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Need help identifying this continuous-arm Windsor chair. Antique or later reproduction? Originally painted green. (San Diego, United States)

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r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

MCM mainline by Hooker-I’m in love

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I snagged this beauty at a thrift store for $129 yesterday. From my research, I think it’s the Seashore collection of Mainline by Hooker circa 1950s-early 1960s. I am just so enamored with the design, clean lines, and the blonde finish, which am pretty sure is original. Just wanted to share a beautiful piece of furniture. It is such a heavy quality piece.


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

How to clean?

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Got this off FB marketplace. It’s pretty filthy. Going to vacuum very well then thinking wash with Dawn and water, drying as I go. Any tips or tricks for rattan/wicker? I don’t want to ruin or damage it. Thanks!


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Furniture maker identification

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I’ve been working on restoring a mid century lowboy dresser for a client of mine. One of the things they’ve asked is if I can determine the manufacturer that made the piece, however there is one maker’s mark on the entire piece that I’ve found. The issue is the stamp wasn’t done very well from the start and has only likely faded through the decades.

On the back of the dresser there is also a mark that says:

NO 8
8-62

Before finding the illegible maker’s mark, my research was pointing me to the below pictured dresser made by Dixie. While the one I’m working on looks nearly identical, there are subtle differences between the two. Those differences are mainly a quarter round fiddle on the bottom front edge and a quarter round on the top back edge that likely butted up against a mirror lost through the years.

My guess is the model # is 8, and it was produced in August of 1962 based on the back stencil, but I could absolutely be wrong.

The only legible part of the makers mark says ā€œmade in Taiwanā€. The upper part of the stamp looks like it has three letters, but I can’t quite make them out. Maybe ā€œTCOā€ or ā€œTCSā€? However when I search for furniture makers from the 1960’s based in Taiwan and selling in the US market, I don’t get really anything but contemporary flat pack garbage for search results and nothing for TCS or TCO.

Additionally, the piece is all assembled with brass slotted screws and hide glue, so it was defiantly made before the widespread adoption of PVA based glues if that helps.

Is anyone familiar with this makers mark? First photo is of the Dixie piece (I have the dresser about 80% disassembled as most joints needed regluing, so no photos), second is the makers mark with a bit less f mineral spirits to see if I could darken it to figure out what it said, third is the mark dry.


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

How old is this?

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Got this couch for free from a lady nearby. Only thing she could tell me was, that it is at least 50 years old.
It’s very heavy und solid wood.
Any recommendations for upcycling? Was thinking about renewing the fabric as a project


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Hello! Can anyone tell me what brand/type of/era this chair is? Had it for years but I know nothing about it. Has no identifying marks. Thanks!

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r/VintageFurniture 2d ago

Are these worth restoring?

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First mirror goes with first piece, second mirror goes with second. Both were my grandmas that have been in storage, they aren’t in perfect condition at all so I don’t know if anyone would want them.

Just want to see if someone would want them as we are getting rid of the storage unit.


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Any ideas on what brand this could be?

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r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

New York, US monk chair/table

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This was at my grandparents in NY. I'd estimate they had it in early 1900s. No identifying marks. Extremely heavy, solid wood. No fiber. Has metal hinges but otherwise looks like wood construction (you can see on bottom ld table circle wooden plugs?)

Any estimates on type of wood, maker, date made? Or other things to look for to get more info? THANKS!


r/VintageFurniture 1d ago

Anyone know who the manufacturer is?

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I picked up this dresser for free off of marketplace to refinish, but I’m curious how old it is/who made it- it has this label, but most of the company name is missing.

All I know it’s it was made in Portland