Photograph a joint, carving, veneer pattern or maker's label. FurnitureID analyses your images against a curated database of antique furniture references to return a precise identification — style, period, country of origin and maker.
1 free identification — included with every account
Identify · Authenticate · Catalogue
Method
The same details a trained furniture historian would examine — evaluated in seconds.
Photograph
Capture the overall form, construction details, hardware and any maker's label or stencil. Close-ups of joinery and carving style are especially informative.
Visual comparison
Your image is matched against a curated corpus of furniture references from specialist publications, auction catalogues and museum collections spanning four centuries.
Feature analysis
Key identifying characteristics are scored: leg style, joint construction, wood species, veneer pattern, hardware type, carving motifs and proportion.
Identification
A ranked list of probable matches is returned with style, period, country of origin, maker where known, and the features that led to the identification.
Coverage
"From Queen Anne cabriole legs to Arts & Crafts mortise-and-tenon work — construction methods, regional styles and period proportions, identified from a single photograph."
Reference material is sourced from specialist furniture publications, major auction house records and museum collections. Coverage spans from late 17th-century European cabinetry through the early 20th century.
Pricing
Start with a free identification. Pay only when you need more.
FurnitureID is currently in pilot — coverage and accuracy are actively expanding. Pilot pricing reflects this early stage.
Professional
per month · billed annually
Every new account includes 1 free identification — no credit card required.
FAQ
FurnitureID covers antique furniture from approximately 1650 to 1920 — including English Georgian and Regency pieces, American Federal and Colonial Revival, Continental Biedermeier and Empire, and Arts & Crafts movement work.
FurnitureID uses AI trained on thousands of documented furniture references from specialist publications and auction records. Accuracy is highest for major English and American period styles. Results should be verified by a specialist for high-value pieces.
FurnitureID analyses construction methods, tool marks, hardware styles and wood aging patterns — often flagging likely reproduction indicators. Physical expert examination is always recommended before significant purchase.
Photograph the overall piece, close-up hardware, any labels or stencils, and construction details such as joints and drawer construction. Good even lighting without harsh shadows is ideal.
Yes — every new account includes one free identification. No credit card required to get started.
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