Furniture

Every piece of furniture has a practical purpose regardless of how simple or grand it is, even if some pieces were built more for display than function. Today, furniture remains one of the largest areas of the antiques market and items are categorised by type and period.

The term brown furniture refers to traditional pieces made from dark woods such as mahogany, while pieces made from native woods like oak and walnut are sometimes referred to as vernacular furniture.

Famous historical makers include Chippendale, Gillows, William Vile and John Cobb. More recent market trends have seen modern vintage pieces appearing in specialist design and ‘Interior’ auctions.

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Lachenal carries on family design tradition

17 July 2023

London-based French antiques dealer Dorian Caffot de Fawes offers furniture, pictures and other objects from 1920-70.

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Buffa and Anzani rarity emerges

17 July 2023

Among the most popular lots in the Guinevere: 60 Years on the King’s Road sale was this rare Italian marquetery, vellum and bronze sideboard.

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Harry and Lou Epstein in the mix at The Design Gallery

17 July 2023

The Epstein family produced some of Britain’s leading examples of Art Deco furniture.

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Chermayeff console table was created for Waring & Gillows

17 July 2023

Jeroen Markies is a specialist in all things Art Deco, offering a range of furniture, sculpture, glass and lighting.

Chinese clothing rack

Clothing stand racks up six figures at US auction

10 July 2023

Although the mid-week sales at US auction house Stair Galleries typically focus on affordable property, there are some exceptions.

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Very desirable, very Moorish

10 July 2023

Furniture attributable to Gillows demonstrates demand for desirable pieces

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Royal Worcester by renowned designer George Owen doubles up at auction

10 July 2023

Classic examples of distinctive porcelain take four-figure sums in Gloucestershire

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Butterflies create a bit of a flutter in the saleroom

10 July 2023

The 40 trays of British butterflies in this handsome mahogany four-section cabinet by JJ Hill & Son of London were collected by Geoffrey Alfred Cole.

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Bidders get a second Getty chance thanks to Temple of Wings contents

03 July 2023

Three auctions follow on from the October series to offer items from the collectors’ Californian residence

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You shouldn’t lose your marbles – they could be worth thousands

03 July 2023

Vendor finds glass marbles are worth more than expected as they make surprise four-figure sums in Bury St Edmunds

Persian mirror

Pick of the week: Persian mirror emerges at Lincolnshire auction

26 June 2023

A 14th or 15th century Persian mirror that emerged at auction in Lincolnshire took a five-figure sum.

Owen Jones table

Table captures Carlton House Terrace look

19 June 2023

English architect and designer Owen Jones (1809-74) was no stranger to large decorative projects when he was hired to design the furniture and interiors for No 16 Carlton House Terrace in St James’s.

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World-famous bottle and advertising fair returns to Elsecar

19 June 2023

International stallholders are among those all set for a renowned bottle and advertising fair and auction

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Davenport comes with a tuneful twist

12 June 2023

A musical ‘captain’s desk’ davenport sold for £9500 at Tennants’ (22% buyer’s premium) Scientific and Musical Instruments sale in Leyburn on May 17.

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Because folk art is worth it…

12 June 2023

Dealer explains why he is holding a show instead of standing at a fair as he has done for about 40 years

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5 Questions: furniture and art dealer Laurent-Alexis Guelfucci

12 June 2023

Laurent-Alexis Guelfucci opened Guelfucci Gallery in 1998 and specialises in early 20th century furniture and art with a focus on Art Deco.

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Classic Georgian tables that stood in Melbourne suburbs

05 June 2023

Two examples of classic early Georgian mahogany proved to be in demand at Artvisory (26% buyer’s premium) of South Yarra, Victoria.

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Silverware takes to the Los Angeles saleroom stage

05 June 2023

Pictured here are examples of Georgian silverware coming up in two different auctions that are being staged in Los Angeles in June.

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Furniture that created a ‘new language for woodworking’

29 May 2023

Fresh-thinking range of furniture features in a four-day auction showcasing modern design styles

Mark Jameson

5 Questions with marine salvage specialist Mark Jameson of Trinity Marine

29 May 2023

Mark Jameson owns Trinity Marine, a specialist in salvaging fittings and fixtures of ocean liners and warships.

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