Furniture Valuation & Auctions Overview

For reasons of fashion and function, the market for traditional British and European antique furniture has changed markedly in a generation; however, there is still strong demand for finer pieces of 18th and 19th-century antique items at our furniture auctions and the knowledge and expertise of our experienced team enable us to achieve top prices for our vendors.

Traditional antique furniture is offered 4 times per year in our furniture auctions. Recent highlights include an Edwards & Roberts serpentine-front display cabinet - sold for £3,400; a boulle commode sold to a French buyer for £17,000, and a late 19th century Howard & Sons upholstered sofa sold for £8,900. Further highlights are shown below.

Furniture Valuation 

The value of antique furniture depends on its condition, rarity, age and historical significance. Not all antique furniture is valuable and like other antiques a lot will also depend on how popular the furniture is with collectors and to a lesser extent what is fashionable. It is important to have your furniture appraised by a professional before deciding to sell your furniture to ensure you achieve the best price when selling. 

As one of the UK's leading national auction houses, our established client base and our extensive advertising schedule means that we can achieve the best possible prices for your items. Contact us to discuss the sale or valuation of your items, or complete our online valuation form. We travel nationally and are able to offer free transport for significant collections.