Furniture Valuation Services UK

Furniture can be functional, decorative, historic or highly collectible. From 16th century oak and early craftsmanship to modern design classics, furniture often holds both financial and cultural value.

We provide professional furniture valuation services across the UK for insurance, probate, tax planning, family division and private collections. Our reports give clear, evidence-based values and help you make informed decisions about protection, ownership and sale.

Antique and modern furniture valuations

Furniture spans centuries of craftsmanship and design. Value is shaped by age, condition, provenance, maker, materials and current demand.

We advise on:

• 16th and 17th century oak furniture
• Georgian and Regency furniture
• Louis XV and Louis XVI pieces
• Victorian and Edwardian furniture
• Arts and Crafts furniture
• Mid-century design
• Modern and contemporary designer furniture

Furniture can move between practical use and collectible status. A professional valuation clarifies where it sits in today’s market.

Types of furniture we value

We assess single pieces, room contents and entire collections. This includes:

• Antique furniture and period pieces
• Decorative furniture and interiors
• Designer and studio furniture
• Mid-century and post-war design
• Contemporary and commissioned works
• Specialist materials such as oak, walnut, mahogany and rosewood
• Architect-designed and limited production pieces

Each item is assessed individually, considering both its function and its collectable potential.

Why furniture requires specialist valuation

Furniture presents specific valuation challenges. Size, condition and usability often influence value as much as age or style. A large dining table or fitted piece, for example, may appeal to a smaller market than a portable design object.

Many owners underestimate how values have changed. Antique furniture can see renewed demand, while modern design pieces have developed strong secondary markets.

A professional valuation ensures:

• accurate insurance cover
• correct probate reporting
• realistic understanding of market value
• informed decisions about sale or retention

Furniture valuation for insurance

Insurance valuations establish the cost of replacing furniture in today’s retail market. Materials, craftsmanship and transport all affect replacement value.

Our reports:

• document furniture clearly
• reflect current replacement costs
• meet insurer requirements
• help prevent underinsurance

Regular reviews are recommended as retail prices and demand change.

Probate and estate furniture valuations

Furniture forms an important part of many estates. Executors must establish open market value for inheritance tax and estate administration.

We provide structured probate valuations that support:

• executors
• solicitors
• trustees and families

We can also advise on distribution, sale or retention of furniture within an estate.

Design furniture and collector demand

The market for design furniture continues to evolve. Mid-century designers and modern makers often achieve strong auction prices, particularly where provenance and condition are well documented.

Furniture originally created for everyday use may now be considered collectible. Iconic modern design, limited production pieces and architect-designed works can carry significant value.

Understanding the distinction between functional, decorative and collectible furniture is essential when valuing.

How we work

Our specialists provide independent, professional advice across all furniture categories.

We offer:

• insurance valuations
• probate valuations
• tax and estate planning support
• collection reviews
• advice prior to sale

We work with private clients, insurers, solicitors and collectors across the UK.

Request a furniture valuation

If you own antique, modern or designer furniture and would like to understand its current value, we can help.

Accurate valuations support insurance cover, estate planning and confident decision-making.

Contact our team to arrange a furniture valuation or to discuss your requirements.