Furniture
Fiat lux: five highlights from Sworders’ lighting collection sale
To a generation of interior decorators, Pimlico Road dealer Christopher Butterworth scarcely requires an introduction.
Viva Victoriana from a country house sale
The contents of a country house in North Derbyshire is coming to auction which includes a wide range of furniture and decorative arts.
Take a seat – five chairs and seats coming up for sale at auction
A variety of furniture items can be found at auction and here is a selection of chairs, seats and stools in a range of styles.
Take to the floor with a specialist carpet and rugs auction
You’ve bought the wonderfully sustainable, green friendly furniture at auction, the lighting, art and ornaments… but what about the floor coverings?
Oak furniture, vernacular and folk art take centre stage in second slice of new Suffolk auctions
At the end of last year Suffolk auction house Bishop & Miller launched a series of designated oak furniture and works of art sales with the input of former Bonhams specialist David Houlston.
Beyond the mouse: What to look out for when buying Mouseman furniture
If you’re looking for a piece of furniture that combines function and character, plus something that will stand the test of time, Mouseman is a great option.
Oxford butcher's auction bonanza from Upper Slaughter Manor is a cut above
He’s a good Feller, that Micheál Feller. In 2014, Micheál and his wife, Elizabeth, donated to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford their extensive collection of 17th century embroideries – something which they had built up since they first married.
The Ercol buying guide
Ercol became one of the best-known British furniture brands in the 1950-60s and is still in production today.
Top chef Marco Pierre White to auction off part of his excellent Mouseman collection
A collection of Mouseman furniture and furnishings from chef Marco Pierre White’s hotel, the Rudloe Arms in Wiltshire, is coming under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire.
The expert's guide to buying chairs at auction
Auctions are a great place to buy chairs whether you are looking for antique, vintage or modern styles.