Generic furniture communities may refuse identification requests. Older pieces fit antiques discussion when they are roughly 100+ years old; mid-century modern pieces have a dedicated design community. Bring clear photos of marks and construction details.
Where to ask
Best for: Identifying, dating or learning about furniture and objects that are genuinely antique (about 100+ years old).
Why it fits: Its public description: “We are dedicated to antiques (older than 100 years) and old stuff.” Rules require enough information when you ask for identification help.
Rules to know before posting:
- Artefacts should be antique (about 100 years); newer “old stuff” may be redirected.
- Use a clear title that states why you are posting.
- For identification, dating or value help include location, maker’s marks, material if known, and photos from multiple angles including undersides.
- No advertising.
- Do not post incorrect or joking identification claims.
Read r/Antiques’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: Identifying mid-century modern furniture and design (Eames, McCobb, Pearsall and similar).
Why it fits: Its public description: “A community for enthusiasts of Mid Century Modern design. From Charles and Ray Eames to Paul McCobb and Adrian Pearsall.”
Rules to know before posting:
- Do not link to active sales listings as proof of an ID.
- Sales listings are not accepted as sources for identification claims.
- If you make an identification claim, be ready to cite a real source — not a marketplace blurb.
Read r/Mid_Century’s current rules on Reddit
Before you post
- Photograph labels, stamps, joinery, feet and the underside — those details identify makers more than a pretty front shot.
- r/furniture states it does not identify furniture; valuation rooms also often refuse mass-produced furniture.
- For generic unknown objects that are not furniture-shaped, use the general object-identification communities.
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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.