STAIR
With a focus on curated sales of modern and traditional furniture, decorations, and fine art, STAIR has been selling interesting things from interesting people for nearly a quarter century.
Our specialists are always available to answer questions and provide you with the information you need. From Americana to jewelry, English furniture to porcelain and all the collecting categories in between, we look forward to providing you with a fun and successful buyer experience.
Upcoming Auctions from STAIR
A Distinguished New York Collection
A Distinguished New York Collection, 740 Park Avenue, Designed by Parish-Hadley This Distinguished New York Collection, housed at the storied address of 740 Park Avenue, reflects a rare convergence of history, design, and connoisseurship. The collectors collaborated closely with the late Philip Hewat-Jaboor and assembled a group of works that reflect the highest level of quality and scholarship. Together, they acquired objects from important auctions and world-class antique dealers, including Hotspur, Jeremy Limited, Norman Adams, Didier Aaron and Perrin. His guidance, international sourcing, and vision were instrumental in shaping a classically refined interior in one of New York?s most legendary architectural landmarks. The duplex interiors, designed by Parish-Hadley, exemplify a timeless elegance and a curatorial eye attuned to scale, proportion, and provenance. With highlights across all collecting categories, this sale features just over 140 lots of Furniture, Lighting, and Fine and Decorative Arts. Furniture highlights include a Rare Set of Sixteen Chinese Export Lacquer and Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs (Four of a Later Date), a George III Mahogany Four Pedestal Dining Table, a pair of George III Mahogany Library Chairs, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, and a Regency Gilt Metal-Mounted Satinwood Center Table with an Onyx and Specimen Marble Top. Decorative Arts highlights include an array of Giltwood mirrors, a pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Sphinx Candlesticks, and a set of Twenty-Four Victorian Silver Garrard & Co. Place Plates.
The Fine Sale
The Fine Sale on October 22, 2026 showcases a selection of Fine and Decorative Arts from prominent private collections and estates, offering an opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire works of quality and historical significance. Highlights include a selection of American and European portraiture and genre paintings, several Flemish tapestries, Continental furniture, and European Silver.
Modern & Contemporary Fine Art & Objects
Modern & Contemporary Fine Art & Objects offers paintings, works on paper, sculpture and photography in a variety of media and styles, showcasing the artistic practice of Modern, Post-War and Contemporary artists from around the world.
Starts Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
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Mid-Week at STAIR | November 2026
Anchored by Property from a Private Collection, 960 Fifth Avenue. Located within one of Fifth Avenue’s most storied buildings, this collection comes from the maisonette apartment long celebrated as the former residence of Sister Parish, the legendary doyenne of American interiors.
Starts Nov 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
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A Way of Life: The Private Collection of Bernie Karr
A Way of Life: The Private Collection of Bernie Karr showcases the Furniture, Asian Works for Art, Fine Art and Decorations that the legendary English furniture dealer chose to bring home and live with.
Starts Nov 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
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JoannaBrooklyn, NY
Sep 9, 2026
Dealing with STAIR
It was quite easy dealing with STAIR. The responses were very quick. I am very happy with the responses I received. The item was as described. Payment and pickup was easy. The person at the desk that day was very friendly. I recommend dealing with STAIR.
JohnHarpswell, ME
May 28, 2026
Stair has set the standard for streamlining the process of purchasing and shipping after a purchase.
Truly a pleasure to bid and buy from!!!
BevanLake Forest, IL
Feb 24, 2026
RobFishkill, NY
Feb 19, 2026
Very smooth transaction. Everything went smoothly. Very professional.
Very smooth transaction. Everything went very smoothly. Very professional.
John CCadiz, OH
Oct 31, 2025
STAIR Carries a Great Variety
Perhaps because STAIR is located in the Hudson Valley where Artists, Educators, and Cultural figures lived in the 19th century, STAIR has access to fine antiques and artworks from that era. I personally collect all things Gothic and Medieval so I was very pleased to find a Gothic Revival Chair offered at their Auction. I was even more pleased that I was the successful bidder although shipping a couple of states away, was a concern. I was happy that a Hudson, NY UPS store was able to pack and ship the chair (it was much heavier than I thought) and get it delivered to my home with only a broken dowel, easily repaired. I wish STAIR were closer, but in the meantime, I will continue to look for items that match my collecting categories. They were very attentive to my inquiries and helpful in arranging shipping. In summary, I feel they are a very good Auction house and would buy from STAIR again.
FrankPark Ridge, IL
Oct 30, 2025
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