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Furniture and art objects have a long history, going back centuries. They have been created in different styles of eras, and evoke fashions through different recognizable shapes, with various materials (wood, metal, plexiglass...). 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 art objects

Furniture and art objects 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, chests of drawers, cabinets, sculptures, vases, porcelain 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.

• Renaissance furniture (from 1450 to 1630)

• Louis XIV furniture (from 1640 to 1725)

• Louis XV furniture (from 1730 to 1770)

• Transitional furniture (from 1765 to 1775)

• Louis XVI furniture (from 1770 to 1793)

• Empire furniture (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 (From 1945 to 1980)

• Design furniture (From 1970 to 1990)

• Contemporary Furniture (From 1990 to nowadays) 

Antique furniture

We call antique furniture when it was made before the 20th century. Antique furniture styles range from the Renaissance to Napoleon III. These pieces of furniture are often made from solid wood and are finely carved and embellished with veneer and marquetry of precious woods. Chairs, tables and dressers 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. The prices of antique furniture vary according to the age, quality and rarity of the piece. For example, a Louis XV rosewood chest of drawers can cost between 5,000 and 10,000 euros, while a Rococo walnut chair can sell for between 2,000 and 5,000 euros.

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

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 appraise furniture according to its condition, provenance, stamps and history, in order to maximize its value.

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

Design furniture

Designer furniture are pieces that were manufactured from the 50s and 60s. 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 design furniture.

Prices for designer furniture vary depending on the age, rarity and provenance of the piece. For example, an LC4 chair by Le Corbusier 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 is important to have antique and modern furniture appraised by experts and auctioneers to know its true market value. Our certified auctioneers can evaluate furniture according to its condition, its provenance and its sales history.

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