Antique Eras & Periods
Knowing the era is the first step to identifying and valuing any antique. Each period has distinct style markers, construction methods, and notable makers.
Victorian Era
1837-1901
The Victorian era spans Queen Victoria's reign and encompasses a wide range of decorative styles driven by industrialization and global trade.
ðŋArt Nouveau
1890-1910
Art Nouveau rejected historical eclecticism in favor of organic, flowing forms inspired by natural shapes like flowers, vines, and insects.
ðĐEdwardian Era
1901-1915
The Edwardian era brought a lighter, more refined aesthetic compared to the heaviness of Victorian design, emphasizing elegance and restraint.
ðArt Deco
1920-1940
Art Deco embraced bold geometry, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials, reflecting the optimism and modernity of the interwar years.
ðŠīMid-Century Modern
1945-1969
Mid-century modern design combined organic forms with new materials and manufacturing techniques born from postwar optimism and technological innovation.
ðïļColonial American
1620-1780
Colonial American antiques reflect the craftsmanship of early settlers adapting European traditions to New World materials and conditions.
ð°Georgian Era
1714-1837
The Georgian era produced some of the finest English furniture, silver, and decorative arts, defined by classical proportion and restrained elegance.
ðĄArts & Crafts
1880-1920
The Arts and Crafts movement championed handmade quality and honest construction as a reaction against industrial mass production.
ðšRetro & Vintage
1950-1979
Retro and vintage collectibles from the postwar decades reflect the era's pop culture, space-age optimism, and bold design experimentation.
ðūAntebellum
1812-1861
The Antebellum period in America produced distinctive Southern furniture, decorative arts, and material culture in the decades before the Civil War.
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