How old does something have to be before it is considered antique?

Answer 1

Hi,

Your answers of 100 yrs are largely correct, but it can depend on the category of the item.
Vehicles, for example, become "vintage" at 25 years, and although called so, do not become "antiques"

Dealers in furniture will call an item antique at 60years, as it sounds better.

I call one of my printers the antique, as it is about 7 yrs old.

The OED defines ir as " an object from the distant past", without any specific time-scale.

Hey Ho !

Bob

Answer 2

An item which is at least 100 years old and is collected or desirable due to rarity, condition, utility, or some other unique feature. Motor vehicles, tools and other items subject to vigorous use in contrast, may be considered antiques in the U.S. if older than 25 years, and some electronic gadgets of more recent vintage may be considered antiques

Answer 3

An antique is usually defined as something over 100 years old. However, with all the retro and kitsch items on sale now, many are being described as 'retro antique'.

Answer 4

100 years

Answer 5

Some say 50 years others say 100 years. I would go for the latter to be on the safe side.



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Answer 6

many people think it is 100 yrs when in fact it's atually 50yrs as you would find out if you had a car that old,you don't have to pay tax on it

Answer 7

http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/experts/how-old-antique.htm

See the above link - 100 yrs

Answer 8

normally in the uk 100 years

Answer 9

it is 100 years,,,,,