Big Antique Furniture is Out, but This MCM Vittorio Dassi is an Exception!

11 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this short video, the co‑owner of Upper East Modern, a New York City gallery, explains that while large 19th‑century antique pieces such as break‑front interior cabinets have fallen out of the market, certain large mid‑century modern items can still be saleable. He uses a Vittorio Dassi mid‑century cabinet/wardrobe as a case study, noting its attractive design, proximity to the wall, and ample storage capacity as factors that keep it marketable. The speaker concludes that modern large pieces can still fetch a price and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

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So today I'm gonna go over the exception to the rule that large pieces of furniture are unsaleable. I'm here at Upper East Modern, which is a New York City gallery owned by myself and Glenn Spellman. So here we have a mid-century modern piece. I will always tell you that the breakfront interior cabinets, 19th century antique pieces, just don't sell anymore. However, the mid-century pieces, even though they're large, might. This is a Vittorio Dossi mid-century cabinet or wardrobe. And you can tell it does not come off too far from the wall. It's a nice-looking, attractive piece with a ton of storage space. So if you have a modern piece that's large, you still have a shot at making some money, and it could be a saleable piece. Please subscribe so you don't miss any future videos.