Articles about Furniture in Antiquities

A pair of armchairs belonging to the Ancien Régime's last great mistress broke the previous record for 18th-century European chairs, set a few minutes prior.

In 1951, the architect Le Corbusier, along with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, designed what is known as the ‘Silver City of India’, Chandigarh. A project of great historical importance, it has also left a lasting impression on the world of design.

The name of Jean Royère is well known to lovers of furniture and design, and for good reason. Today, a formerly private work by this renowned artist-decorator is resurfacing at auction.

Bruno Mathsson was a major player on the Swedish design market, and his furniture is a permanent fixture in many homes. We take a closer look at his much-loved 'Jetson' swivel chair, inspired by the American Space Age sitcom.

There is hardly any other category of furniture design that reflects diversity and ingenuity as much as in seating. Armchairs, chairs, sofas - they all embody the new freedom of form found in 20th century design.

Hardly anyone knows of its existence today: the silver furniture that stood by the baroque rulers in times of peace and war.

Since its inception in 1958, the iconic Swedish furniture company Ikea has created many interior design classics. Some designs have even become sought-after collectors' items and regularly receive high prices at auction.

The "Cavelli" armchair, made in only five copies, set a new auction record for Ikea.

From the high chair to the ‘correction’ chair, the convertible chair, rocking chair and more, there’s an intriguing history to children’s chairs. Find out some of the most collectable styles.

Modern homes needn’t look minimal and sterile. In fact, a piece of historic furniture can give your home the look or accent it might be missing. This is one expert’s guide to finding the right historic piece for your modern home, focusing on the kitchen and living room in particular.

A mid-century modern armchair has set the new world record for a piece of IKEA furniture at auction.

Used and antique furniture is sustainable, unique and affordable, and auction houses are gaining traction as viable alternatives to big-box stores.

It’s impossible to scroll through Instagram or flip through a magazine without seeing mid-century modern furniture. Beloved for its accessibility and affordability, this simple yet elegant design includes some of the trendiest items around.

Responsible for the grandiose decor of the investiture ceremony of Prince Charles in 1969, designer Lord Snowdon designed custom red chairs that the privileged guests could take home. Now, a pair has just set an auction record.

Changing the way people perceived architecture and design was one of Mies van der Rohe’s biggest goals. He succeeded by going against all the norms of traditional design.

Modern design pioneer Alvar Aalto is synonymous with Scandinavian Modern Design, the 20th-century minimalist and functionalist aesthetic of Nordic countries.

Hans Wegner forged a style of furniture in the mid-20th century that glorified purity, comfort and craftsmanship. Here's a look back on the illustrious career of a leader of Danish design.

Research by Barnebys has shown an increasing number of people under 45 buy vintage and antique items. Why? A few simple reasons: quality, sustainability and convenience.

A mahogany desk commissioned by Marie Antoinette around 1780 will be auctioned at Christie's on July 4, alongside several pieces of royal furniture from the Rothschild family's collection. 

On April 7, a throne ordered especially for one of the French emperor's residences sold for over $560,000 at Fontainebleau.