What's Selling At Around the Block

September 2026

September at Around the Block was a furniture month, with seating and tables leading a floor that also saw steady movement in art and tableware. As the days shorten and people turn back toward their homes, here is what found new owners, and what it suggests for anyone thinking about consigning.

This Month's Top 3 Product Categories

Seating and tables led the month. Teak armchairs, a pair of gilt wood chairs, a classic aluminum-framed office chair, and a hand-painted leather-top desk all went to new homes, a mix of clean mid-century lines and traditional European styling. Furniture has also led across the past three months, so this reads as a steady trend and not a one-month spike.

Furniture

Art

Twelve works found buyers, split evenly between works on paper and paintings, including pieces by Canadian artists. Art has held a place in our top three across the quarter, a good sign for anyone with framed work at home.

Tableware

Thirty pieces moved, from complete fifty-piece china services to cups and saucers and serveware. Buyers continue to favour full services from established makers, particularly as fall entertaining approaches.

Consignor Tips

This month showed strong interest in:

Chairs in pairs and sets: matched seating, from teak to gilt wood, was among the strongest movers of the month.

Canadian art: works on paper and paintings by Canadian artists continue to draw steady interest.

Complete china services: full sets by established makers move faster than partial services or single pieces.

Also Worth Noting
Porcelain figurines had the highest piece count of any subcategory this month, with fourteen finding new homes, ahead of cut crystal drinkware and cups and saucers. Smaller collectibles keep the floor moving between the larger furniture sales.

Final Thoughts

September reminded us that the pieces people reach for in autumn are the ones that make a room feel finished: a good chair, a considered piece of art, a table set properly for guests. If you have pieces like these at home, 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.