What's Selling At Around the Block
December 2025
December closed the year with strong sales across multiple categories, as collectors made year-end acquisitions and hosts prepared for holiday entertaining. The numbers reveal a market focused on quality craftsmanship and timeless pieces. 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
Mid-century modern furniture continued to perform strongly, with Danish designer pieces particularly sought after by collectors who value exceptional craftsmanship and iconic design.
Sterling Candleholders
Fine sterling silver candelabras and candlesticks proved highly desirable, combining functional elegance with investment-grade precious metal content.
Vintage Serveware
From vintage serving platters to elegant tureens, functional entertaining pieces moved quickly as hosts sought distinctive tableware for holiday gatherings and beyond.
Consignor Tips
Mid-century Danish furniture – Møller chairs and teak case goods continued to command premium prices, especially complete sets in excellent condition.
Sterling silver for the table – Candelabras, serving pieces, and flatware from established makers like Gorham and Tiffany & Co. attracted buyers seeking heirloom-quality pieces.
Vintage entertaining pieces – Serving bowls, platters, and formal tableware proved consistently popular as buyers invested in pieces that elevate dining experiences.
Designer sterling jewellery – Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman pieces moved quickly, demonstrating strong demand for signed designer work in precious metals.
This Month’s Showstoppers
Certain treasures in December carried exceptional artistic and historical significance:
MOLLER 6 Model 83 Rosewood Chairs
Niels Otto Møller's Model 78 represents the pinnacle of Danish modern chair design from the 1960s. Møller's workshop was renowned for its exacting standards—each chair required skilled craftsmen and premium materials like solid walnut and hand-stitched leather. A complete set of four in walnut with original black leather upholstery is increasingly rare on the market. These chairs embody the Scandinavian design philosophy of "form follows function" while maintaining extraordinary comfort and visual elegance. For collectors of mid-century furniture, Møller pieces represent both design history and sound investment.
GORHAM Sterling Convertible Candelabras, Set of 2 - 8 Pieces
Founded in 1831, Gorham became one of America's premier silversmiths, known for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. Convertible candelabras like these demonstrate both artistry and engineering—they can be configured as single candlesticks, three-light candelabras, or five-light candelabras depending on the occasion. The eight-piece set's versatility made it a prized wedding gift in its era. Today, Gorham sterling pieces are collected for their quality, substantial silver content, and the maker's prestigious history. Sets in excellent condition with all original components are particularly valuable.
Vintage Teak Buffet & Hutch
The post-war Scandinavian furniture movement revolutionized home furnishing worldwide. Teak became the wood of choice for its warm colour, durability, and distinctive grain. Buffets and hutches like this one combined storage with display space, featuring the clean lines, tapered legs, and functional design that defined the era. Today, vintage teak pieces are highly sought after—not only for their timeless aesthetic but because the quality of craftsmanship and materials often surpasses contemporary alternatives. A complete buffet and hutch set in good condition represents both a functional furniture solution and a piece of design history.
Final Thoughts
Toronto buyers this month demonstrated a clear appreciation for pieces that combine beauty with utility. Whether investing in a set of designer dining chairs that will serve for generations, sterling silver that holds both monetary and aesthetic value, or vintage teak furniture that brings warmth and character to modern spaces, buyers showed they understand lasting quality.
December's sales reinforced the market's preference for items with strong provenance, exceptional materials, and timeless design. The trend toward investment-grade pieces continues, with buyers recognizing that quality vintage and antique items often appreciate while providing daily enjoyment.
For shoppers, the message remains consistent: when you encounter a piece that combines superior craftsmanship, desirable materials, and classic design, don't hesitate. The market for truly exceptional pieces remains strong.
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