Mixing periods and styles: Five eyecatching lots at upcoming interiors sale

08 August 2023 With more and more bidders at auction looking for unusual and eyecatching items to decorate their homes, auction houses are staging interior-themed sales more regularly.

This glass and Haddonstone low centre table is something of a fusion of styles. Despite being of recent manufacture, it fuses traditional and modern designs with a rectangular glass top above twin supports. It is estimated at £300-500. View the catalogue entry for this centre table on thesaleroom.com.

One upcoming auction with plenty of appealing furnishings on offer is Dreweatts sale on August 16. With 339 lots on offer you’re sure to find something to your taste, whether you’re keen on modern design or a more traditional look – or both!

Here’s five lots that we spotted to give you a flavour of what’s on offer.

1. Georgian side table

This George I walnut side table or lowboy is estimated at £800-1200 at the Dreweatts sale. View the catalogue entry for this walnut side table on thesaleroom.com.

2. Victorian domestic post box

This Victorian domestic post box dates from the 19th century and is made of mahogany. Of octagonal form, it measures 2ft 5in (74cm) high and is estimated at £200-300. View the catalogue entry for this Victorian domestic post box on thesaleroom.com.

3. Stylish armchair

This modern armchair with green ‘cheese plant’ cover measures 87cm high and is estimated at £300-500 at the Dreweatts sale. View the catalogue entry for this armchair on thesaleroom.com.

4. Upholstered birch sofa

This North European birch and upholstered sofa features drop arms and dates from c.1900. Measuring 6ft 11in (212cm) wide, it is estimated at £300-500. View the catalogue entry for this upholstered birch sofa on thesaleroom.com.