Hutchinson Scott offers a varied selection of antique, period and decorative furniture through four seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions each year and subsequent Timed Auctions.
Careful cataloguing and international bidding exposure connect furniture spanning many periods, styles and makers with collectors, interior designers and trade buyers in the UK and overseas.
From early English cabinet furniture and country house seating to decorative statement pieces and modern design, our department presents a broad selection to an established worldwide audience.
Furniture is offered through four seasonal Fine Interiors Auctions each year and subsequent Timed Auctions.
Our sales attract collectors and bidders from across the UK, Europe, America and the wider international market.
We sell furniture connected with celebrated makers and designers including Charles and Ray Eames, Wright & Mansfield, Gillows, William Kent and Christopher Dresser.
Our team can advise on furniture valuations, cataloguing, auction suitability and the consignment process.
These previous results illustrate the range of antique, decorative and design-led furniture handled by Hutchinson Scott and the specialist interest our auctions attract.
A Regency French ormolu-mounted Boulle ebony-veneered commode in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. This notable result demonstrates the specialist demand Hutchinson Scott attracts for fine French furniture, Boulle marquetry and decorative antique commodes.
A rare late George III Regency mahogany circular dining table with a silver-galleried revolving centre by Matthew Boulton. This important English dining table attracted strong interest from collectors seeking exceptional Regency furniture and historic craftsmanship.
A fine nineteenth-century pietra dura and ormolu-mounted ebonised side cabinet by Mathieu Befort, known as Befort Jeune. This substantial French cabinet reflects the market for signed continental furniture, colourful hardstone decoration and exceptional cabinetmaking.
A fine late Regency mahogany gentleman’s bergère library armchair in the manner of Gillows, with a hooped back, carved scroll supports, caned panels and reeded legs on brass cup castors. This notable result reflects strong demand for Gillows-style furniture, Regency library chairs and finely crafted English mahogany seating.
Furniture is researched, catalogued and presented through our website and illustrated catalogues to reach collectors, trade buyers and interior enthusiasts beyond the saleroom.
International online bidding gives suitable pieces broad exposure while providing buyers with clear information before the auction.
Our Furniture Department handles pieces ranging from early English cabinet furniture and Georgian dining tables to country house seating, decorative furniture and twentieth-century design. Hutchinson Scott has sold antique and collectable furniture connected with respected designers, cabinetmakers and decorative traditions, including Charles and Ray Eames, Wright & Mansfield, William Kent, Christopher Dresser and Matthew Boulton.
Previous auction successes include an Eames leather lounge chair and ottoman, an exhibition-quality satinwood Davenport attributed to Wright & Mansfield, a carved console table in the manner of William Kent and an Aesthetic Period window seat in the manner of Christopher Dresser. Each piece is assessed for its age, construction, maker, quality, originality, condition and provenance before being carefully presented for auction.
Bookcases, bureaus, chests, cabinets, tables and desks in walnut, mahogany, oak and other fine timbers, including furniture attributed to renowned British and continental cabinetmakers.
Period chairs, settees, benches and statement pieces, including furniture in the manner of influential designers such as William Kent and Christopher Dresser.
Twentieth-century furniture by internationally recognised names, including the iconic leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Our Furniture Department is supported by Director, Auctioneer and Furniture Specialist Michael Scott, whose knowledge and experience help vendors and collectors understand the quality, history and market potential of their pieces.
Whether you are considering selling a single item, the contents of a property or a wider collection, Michael and the team can advise on valuation, auction suitability and the most appropriate route to sale.
Find answers to common questions about valuing, buying and selling antique, period and decorative furniture with Hutchinson Scott.
Request an initial valuation through our online service and include clear photographs, measurements and information about condition, provenance, labels or maker’s marks.
Our auctions can include period cabinet furniture, tables, chairs, settees, benches, bookcases, chests, desks and selected decorative or modern design pieces.
Maker, age, rarity, quality, timber, originality, condition, provenance and current demand all contribute to an auction valuation.
Seek specialist advice before cleaning, polishing or restoring a piece. Original surfaces and construction can be important and may affect its value.
Yes. Suitable individual pieces, private collections and property contents may all be considered for auction following an initial valuation.
Yes. Illustrated online catalogues and internet bidding give suitable furniture exposure to buyers in the UK and overseas.
Include the front, back, sides, underside and interior, plus close-ups of construction, locks, handles, labels, damage and marks.
Our team can advise private owners, families and executors about valuation and whether inherited furniture may be suitable for auction.
Begin with an initial valuation. If the piece is suitable, our team can explain the recommended sale, estimate, transport arrangements and consignment process.
Speak to our team about buying, selling or arranging a valuation. You can also explore our latest auctions and sign up for auction news using the newsletter form at the bottom of this page.
