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Best Place to Invest a Bonus - Victorian Furniture

Best Place to Invest a Bonus - Victorian Furniture
Best Place to Invest a Bonus - Victorian Furniture
Best Place to Invest a Bonus - Victorian Furniture I thought I'd pass on this article about where to spend your bonus - if you happen to be a banker. Although it's written in the UK and most of the Rare Victorian readers are in the US (and aren't bankers), I thought most would find it entertaining since it mentions dumping it into Victorian Furniture (in addition to cases of Chateau Margeaux and Chateau d'Yquem):
It could be a great time to snap up undervalued traditional pieces, which have been left behind in the craze for everything modern. Early Victorian furniture has fallen in value 26% in the past 10 years, according to the Antique Collectors’ Club furniture index. Corfield added: “It’s the best time for 20 years to be buying classic traditional furniture. You can get a Victorian dining table for between £3,000 and £5,000, while a Georgian table will cost £10,000 to £15,000.”
I've included an image of an Alexander Roux (attributed) credenza above in case you need spending ideas.

1 comment

  1. james
    LOL, yes its a great time for collecting furniture, no doubt. the only thing that seems "hot" at present is mid century & hollywood regency. i actually like the look of HR as its got a very clean design element that i find appealing.

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