2007-12-29 07:34:01 · 11 answers · asked by Sparkle♥ 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Depends on the object.
With cars it is 50 years(I think)
With furniture, it may be 100 years, etc.
2007-12-29 07:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by No Chance Without Bernoulli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year. But, some time-tested definitions of antique deserve consideration:
* 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
* antique (noun) - Any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity.
This definition allow people to make a distinction between genuine antique pieces, vintage items or collectible objects.
The alternative term antiquities is commonly used to refer the remains of ancient art and everyday items from antiquity, which themselves are often archaeological artifacts.
2007-12-29 08:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. WD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a true antique, as in furniture, dishes, vases, etc., need to be 100 years old. Cars are considered classics at 25 years, used to be considered antiques at 25.
2007-12-29 07:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Antique means 100+ years old. Vintage or retro means 25 years old or older. Don't believe people who tell you that antiques are any younger than 100 years. Go to www.m-w.com, the dictionary--specifically here: www ... a definition of the word "antique," which specifically mentions 100 years.
2007-12-29 07:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In our society today I would have to say anyone over the age of 21 is considered an antique ! So that means I'm pretty much dead.
2007-12-29 07:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
20-30 Years
2007-12-29 07:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
it depends on what it is. A car only has to be 20 years old, furniture has to be 100
2007-12-29 07:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by Nora G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually at least 100 years, and it should also be valuable because of it's beauty or rarity.
2007-12-29 07:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i'm pretty sure if you have something like a vehicle or snowmobile or anything like that, i think it has to be at least 25 years old.
2007-12-29 07:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Adam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 50
2007-12-29 07:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by Tainted_Ballerina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋