Free appraisal of furniture and objets d'art

Furniture and objets d'art have a long history, going back centuries. They were created in different styles of eras, and evoke fashions thanks to different recognizable shapes, with varied materials (wood, metal, Plexiglas...). Let's explore the different types of antique and designer furniture, as well as examples of famous artists and the prices associated with these pieces.

Styles of furniture and objets d'art

Furniture and objets d'art can include tables, chairs, chests of drawers, cabinets, sculptures, vases, porcelain objects and bronze objects. They can be made from a variety of materials, such as solid wood, glass, leather, bronze and porcelain.

Furniture and objets d'art can include tables, chairs, commodes, cabinets, sculptures, vases, porcelain objects and bronze objects. They can be made from a variety of materials, such as solid wood, glass, leather, bronze, porcelain, marble and many others. Styles can also vary considerably, from antique to contemporary furniture.

• Renaissance furniture (Ranging from 1450 to1630)

• Louis XIV furniture (Ranging from 1640 to 1725)

• Louis XV furniture (Ranging from 1730 to 1770)

• Mobilier Transition (Ranging from 1765 to 1775)

• Mobilier Louis XVI (Ranging from 1770 to 1793)

• Mobilier Empire (Ranging from 1804 to 1820)

• Napoleon III furniture (from 1852 to 1880)

• Art Nouveau furniture (from 1895 to 1920)

• Art Deco furniture (from 1920 to 1940)

• Modern Furniture (Ranging from 1945 to 1980)

• Design Furniture (Ranging from 1970 to 1990)

• Contemporary Furniture (Ranging from 1990 to the present) 

Antique furniture

We call antique furniture when it was manufactured before the 20th century. Antique furniture styles range from Renaissance to Napoleon III. These pieces are often made from solid wood, finely carved and embellished with precious wood veneers and marquetry. Chairs, tables and chests of drawers are examples of antique furniture.

Famous artists known as cabinetmakers, such as François Linke and André-Charles Boulle, Jean-Henri Riesener, Thomas Chippendale, Jean-François Oeben, Georges Jacob, or Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené have produced high-quality antique furniture that is highly prized by collectors. Antique furniture prices vary according to age, quality and rarity. For example, a Louis XV rosewood commode can cost between 5,000 and 10,000 euros, while a walnut rococo chair can sell for between 2,000 and 5,000 euros.

Order of value from the most basic model to the most exceptional stamped 

It is important to have antique and modern furniture appraised by experts and auctioneers to find out its true market value.auctioneers to find out their true market value. Our licensed auctioneers can value furniture according to its condition, provenance stamps and history to make the most of it.

In addition, the experts can give you advice on the conservation and maintenance of furniture, to preserve its long-term value. Auction houses such as Auctie's are reliable sources for having antique, modern and contemporary furniture appraised and auctioned.

Design furniture

Design furniture are pieces that were manufactured from the 50s and 60s onwards. Designer furniture is often characterized by simple shapes, innovative materials and a minimalist aesthetic. Famous designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen and Le Corbusier have produced iconic designer furniture that has become a design classic. Chairs, tables and armchairs are examples of designer furniture.

Designer furniture prices vary according to the age, rarity and provenance of the piece. For example, a Le Corbusier LC4 chair can cost between 5,000 and 10,000 euros, while an Eames Lounge chair can sell for between 4,000 and 8,000 euros.

It's important to have antique and modern furniture appraised by experts and auctioneers to find out its true market value. Our certified auctioneers can value furniture according to its condition, provenance and sales history.

In addition, the experts can give you advice on furniture conservation and maintenance, to preserve its long-term value. Auction houses such as Auctie's are reliable sources for having modern furniture appraised and sold at auction.