FAMILY & HOME
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s a collectible investment, vintage furniture gives art
a run for its money - no matter what the price range
- according to barnebys.com, a top search engine for
arts, antiques and collectibles.
Strong interest and increased online access have
led to massive growth in the furniture design market since the 2008
financial crisis.
“Collectors are paying considerable attention to design,” said Pontus
Silfverstolpe, co-founder of Barnebys. “Meanwhile, the mass market is
exploding. Increased access means anyone, anywhere, can find iconic
design pieces at any price point."
From 2009 through 2016, 15 trending designers’ works saw nearly
330 percent turnover, valued at $42 million in the international auction
market. View more vintage pieces at barnebys.com.
“Egg chair” by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen, circa 1963.
Estimate: $3,988
Sold for: $5,584 in 2014
“Ours Polaire” armchair by Jean Royere, circa 1950s.
Estimate: $120,000 to $150,000
Sold for: $233,000 in 2014
Mahogany cabinet by Josef Frank, covered in Frank’s floral chintz
fabric, “Fatima,” circa 1937.
Estimate: $8,545 to $11,393
Sold for: $39,081 in 2012
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Sotheby’s
Vintage
Furniture
Rivals Art