French & Continental Furniture

S otheby’s French & Continental Furniture department offers exceptional 18th‑century French furniture and decorative arts, including mirrors, clocks, candelabra, torchères and chandeliers, alongside important furniture and objects from Germany, Italy, Sweden and Russia spanning the 17th to late 19th centuries.

With teams in New York, London, Paris and Milan working seamlessly across Sotheby’s global network, the department has overseen landmark sales such as Pierre Bergé: From One Home to Another in Paris, the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon in New York, and The Grimani Tables in London.

In addition to single‑owner collections, the department presents the annual Royal & Noble sale in London, offering works with exceptional aristocratic provenance. Twice yearly in London, New York and Paris, the team also leads the Classic Design sales, exploring centuries of European style and appealing to collectors, connoisseurs and interior designers alike.