What's Selling At Around the Block

November 2025

November brought exceptional pieces through our showroom, with collectors and investors making significant acquisitions across multiple categories. The numbers reveal a strong market for statement pieces and investment-quality items. If you're considering consigning, this highlights what's moving quickly. If you're shopping, here's your peek at what captured attention this month.

This Month's Top 3 Product Categories

Seating

Furniture led the month, with collectors seeking Danish modern pieces and statement seating that combines craftsmanship with timeless design.

Sculpture

Fine art sculpture proved highly desirable, with both contemporary crystal pieces and historic bronze works finding serious collectors who value three-dimensional artistry.

Luxury Handbags

Premium designer handbags from heritage houses like Chanel and Louis Vuitton continued their strong performance, appealing to collectors who recognize these as wearable investments.

Consignor Tips

This month showed strong interest in:

Mid-century Danish furniture – Particularly pieces by recognized designers like Møller, which command premium prices for their quality and design significance.

Fine art sculpture in crystal and bronze – Both contemporary studio glass and historic sculptural works attracted serious collectors.

Luxury designer handbags – Heritage brands with strong provenance, especially Chanel and Louis Vuitton, moved quickly and at strong prices.

European crystal and cut glass – Sets of stemware and decorative pieces from makers like Moser and Waterford proved consistently popular.

This Month’s Showstoppers

Certain treasures in November carried exceptional artistic and historical significance:

MOLLER 6 Model 83 Rosewood Chairs

Danish designer Niels Otto Møller created the Model 83 chair in the 1960s, exemplifying the peak of Scandinavian modern design. Møller's dedication to craftsmanship and his use of premium materials like Brazilian rosewood made his furniture highly sought after during his lifetime and increasingly collectible today. A set of six in excellent condition represents a significant find for collectors of Danish modern furniture, combining functionality with investment-grade design.

STEUBEN James Houston (Canadian, 1921–2005) Arctic Fisherman

James Houston was instrumental in introducing Inuit art to the world, but he was also a talented artist in his own right. His work for Steuben, America's premier crystal house, combined his intimate knowledge of Arctic life with Steuben's legendary clarity and craftsmanship. Pieces like "Arctic Fisherman" are doubly collectible—as fine Steuben crystal and as works by a significant Canadian cultural figure who bridged Indigenous and contemporary art worlds.

CHANEL Dark Grey Striated Patent Leather Extra Mini Flap Bag

Since Karl Lagerfeld introduced the mini flap in the 1980s, Chanel's handbags have transcended fashion to become collectible art pieces and alternative investments. The combination of iconic design, meticulous craftsmanship, and Chanel's carefully controlled production makes these bags increasingly valuable. The extra mini size in patent leather represents current collector preferences for distinctive, statement-making pieces from heritage luxury houses.

Final Thoughts

Toronto buyers this month showed a sophisticated eye for pieces that combine rarity with provenance.

Whether investing in museum-quality Steuben crystal, acquiring a set of pristine Danish modern chairs, or adding a Chanel handbag to their collection, buyers demonstrated that they understand the long-term value of exceptional pieces.The trend towards investment-grade collectibles was clear, with strong prices achieved for items that carry significant maker's marks, designer attribution, or cultural importance. November's sales reinforced that quality pieces with strong stories and impeccable provenance continue to find enthusiastic buyers.

For shoppers, the takeaway is straightforward: when you encounter a piece with exceptional design credentials, maker significance, or investment potential, act decisively.
These items don't linger.

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