Seize this chance to nab a bargain at antique furniture auction

As demand for serviceable antique furniture — stylish and prized by previous generations — has all but collapsed, there is great value to be had, writes Des O'Sullivan

A Tiffany-style lamp and a Sheraton inlaid walnut bureau at Woodwards.

Availability is not a problem for those brave enough to forget the latest fashion trend and opt instead for a style of home that is individual. Because demand for serviceable antique furniture — stylish and prized by previous generations — has all but collapsed, there is great value to be had.

The selection of Georgian, Victorian, William IV and Edwardian available at Woodwards next Saturday (April 18) is worth looking into.

How about a Georgian walnut chest of drawers, an Edwardian three-section economy dining table, a George II mahogany card table, a bow-fronted chest of drawers or a three-tier dumb waiter? 

A Sheraton inlaid walnut bureau at Woodwards.

All are available at top estimates of €800 and under in the auction. At a time when not everything even makes the low estimate, some of them can be picked up for much less. 

Among other lots are a Sheraton inlaid walnut bureau (€400-€800), a William IV circular cellarette (€500-€800), a large walnut cylinder-top desk (€800-€1,500), a set of eight Hepplewhite-style dining chairs (€600-€1,000), a Victorian davenport (€200-€400), and a set of six inlaid Edwardian dining chairs (€300-€400).

A Tiffany-style lamp at Woodwards.

There is a Tiffany-style leaded lamp (€200-€260), a large Persian Hamadan rug (€500-€800), a Tabriz runner (€200-€400), a cast-iron garden seat (€400-€600), a large selection of Waterford Crystal and a five-piece cast-iron patio suite (€1,500-€2,200). 

Viewing gets underway at Woodwards today (April 11), and the catalogue is online.

This extremely rare First World War recruitment poster is at Whyte's Eclectic Collector sale.

Meanwhile, from the foundation document of Sinn Féin written in Arthur Griffith's hand and an archive of the funeral of O'Donovan Rossa to a Gretsch guitar signed by all members of U2 and a 1964 Rolling Stones Book signed by all members of the band, Whyte's timed online Eclectic Collector auction is brimful of interest. Bidding starts to close from 1pm next Saturday (April 18), and the catalogue is online.