O’REILLYS Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction Starting 16th November 2022 at 1pm

9 Antique, vintage, and period style furniture is sought after for its unique character, exceptional craftmanship and high-quality materials. It’s dual function as an item of ar tistic value and functionality gives it a special place within our homes. Over the years we have seen the market for vintage and antique furniture fluctuate greatly, enduring years of steep decline mainly due to mass-production. However, with the arrival of covid-19 and an increase in time spent at home, the market for second hand furniture began to grow again. Many homeowners sought to change the place they suddenly found themselves spending every waking moment.They sought to add charm and character to their homes. So why has there been a resurgence of interest in antique and vintage furniture? There is a changing attitude towards shopping second-hand which has several attributing factors. Firstly, we have inevitably become more environmentally aware of the effects fast fashion, and in this case, fast furniture, has on the planet. Modern mass-produced furniture often contains a toxic colourless gas called formaldehyde. It is found in the paints, lacquers and adhesives TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES & SILVER • WEDNESDAY, 16th NOV 2022 AT 1PM OUTNew IN Old with the and with the Lot 539 Lot 549