European Furniture & Decorative Arts

At Clars Auctions, we are proud to specialize in European Furniture & Decorative Arts, offering a distinguished selection of works spanning the 16th through 19th centuries.

With expertise in appraising and selling fine European pieces, we serve collectors, consignors, and institutions from across the Bay Area and beyond. Whether you are interested in consigning family heirlooms, expanding your collection, or requesting a free valuation, our team is here to provide trusted guidance and exceptional results.


An extensive Royal Crown Derby porcelain assembled dinner service in the Gold Aves pattern.
An extensive Royal Crown Derby porcelain assembled dinner service in the Gold Aves pattern.
Sold: $17,640

European Furniture & Decorative Arts We Sell

Our decorative arts auctions highlight the craftsmanship, history, and artistry of centuries-old European design. We present a wide variety of categories, including:

Each lot is carefully evaluated by our specialists to ensure authenticity and presented at auction to connect with the global network of buyers who seek the best in furniture auctions and historical design.

Sell European Furniture & Decorative Arts with Clars

If you are considering selling European furniture or decorative art, Clars makes the process transparent and rewarding. Our specialists provide appraisals and global marketing reach to ensure your items receive the attention they deserve.

Our services include:

Whether you are consigning a single family heirloom or an entire estate, our auctioneers deliver personalized support throughout the process.

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Sale Highlights

A group of English ironstone advertising display stands.
Sold: $10,240

Senior Vice President

Deric Torres

Deric is a seasoned acquisitions specialist and appraiser with over 15 years of experience in the auction industry. Since joining Clars Auctions in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in elevating the gallery to national prominence. Deric’s expertise and relationship-building skills have secured multi-million-dollar estates and institutions as well as Clars’ clients from coast to coast. Many of his clients have achieved world record setting prices in several areas of their multi-level collections. Among his notable achievements are securing property from the esteemed Metropolitan Museum of Art and discovering an important Japanese cloisonné vase, long thought lost, executed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Deric’s passion for the industry extends beyond the gallery walls. He shares his knowledge and insights as a regular guest commentator on California and Washington state PBS stations and has been featured on the internationally syndicated television series Pawn Stars on the History Channel.

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Senior Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts

Suzy Pai

Suzy Pai is a specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts Department at Clars. She has over 20 years’ experience in brick-and-mortar auctions and luxury online resale. Suzy began her career at Bonhams in San Francisco in 1999, and worked there for 17 years as a cataloguer, then specialist and auctioneer for the Decorative Arts Department. Prior to joining Clars, she was the Account Manager for Galleries for Sotheby’s online, and Luxury Manager for private consignors at The RealReal. Suzy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Boston University.

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Buy European Furniture & Decorative Arts at Auction

Clars offers multiple bidding options to make participating in our decorative arts auctions simple and accessible:

Our goal is to provide buyers with secure, transparent, and convenient ways to acquire exceptional European furniture and decorative arts. For more information on the pieces we’ll be auctioning in our upcoming events, please refer to our live catalogs.

Ways to Buy

Upcoming Auctions & Events

Clars hosts multiple furniture & decorative arts auctions throughout the year, offering opportunities to acquire and consign fine European works. Our upcoming auctions feature furniture, tapestries, porcelain, silver, and more from celebrated European artisans.

If you have inquiries, reach out to us. We look forward to assisting you with all your auction and appraisal needs!

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Explore All Available Furniture & Decorative Arts

The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department is part of Clars’ broader Furniture & Decorative Arts division, which also includes modern design and historical property. By exploring all categories, collectors can discover a wide variety of exceptional works — from early European masterpieces to contemporary decorative art — ensuring that every auction offers something for every taste.

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