What's Selling At Around the Block
August 2026
August at Around the Block belonged to furniture. Buyers moved quickly on case goods, tables, and seating as they looked to finish rooms before the fall settled in, while formal china and statement lighting rounded out a month with a clear decorating mood. If you are shopping for the season ahead, or weighing what to bring in as a consignor, here is what moved.
This Month's Top 3 Product Categories
Furniture
Across case goods, tables, seating, and consoles, furniture outsold every other category by a wide margin this month. A hand-carved Syrian armoire, a mid-century rosewood desk, and a pair of designer club chairs all found buyers within weeks of each other, a reminder that pieces with genuine craftsmanship and character continue to lead the floor.
Tableware – Formal China Sets
Complete place settings from established makers kept their steady pull, with several full sets moving as buyers began thinking ahead to fall entertaining. Full sets remain considerably more desirable than individual pieces or partial services.
Lighting – Fixtures
Statement lighting had a strong month, from an antique brass chandelier to an ornate brass fixture hung with crystal drops. Buyers are clearly shopping for pieces that anchor a room, not just illuminate it.
Consignor Tips
This month showed strong interest in:
Furniture with real character across every category — case goods, tables, seating, and consoles by recognized names or with genuine hand-craftsmanship consistently outperform mass-market pieces.
Complete china place settings — full sets by established makers move faster and more reliably than individual pieces or partial sets.
Statement lighting fixtures — chandeliers and fixtures with real presence, whether antique brass or ornate crystal, are in demand as buyers plan ahead for the season.
Final Thoughts
August confirmed what we see every year around this time: buyers start thinking about the rooms they will be living in once the weather turns, and furniture with real character is the first thing to go.
If you have pieces at home that might be ready for a new room, we would be glad to talk about what consigning with us could look like.
Thinking of Consigning?
Downsizing, renovating, or managing an estate? We handle every consignment with care and professionalism, highlighting only high-quality items we know will sell. You'll receive 60% of the sale price and a trusted experience built on honesty and respect.
Check out our Consignment Page to learn more.
