204. Brown Furniture Isn’t Dead: A Boston Masterpiece Sets a New Benchmark

A Boston mahogany linen press has just shattered expectations, soaring to a price level rarely seen in today’s market for American brown furniture. In this episode, Martin breaks down the remarkable sale at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, where competitive bidding pushed this exceptional piece into record territory. Joining the conversation is Martin’s good friend, Peter Sawyer —and the underbidder on the piece—who offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on what made this linen press so important, why serious collectors recognized its significance, and how quality, provenance, and condition can still ignite intense demand. Peter also noted that when an object comes to market combining condition, quality, form, rarity, and limited availability, buyers would be wise to pay close attention. Together, they explore what this sale signals for the future of Boston furniture and whether reports of “brown furniture’s death” have been greatly exaggerated. YOUTUBE VIDEO

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204. Brown Furniture Isn’t Dead: A Boston Masterpiece Sets a New Benchmark is an episode from Antique Auction Forum by Martin Willis.

This episode is 12:36 long.

This episode was published on Jan 3, 2026.

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