FAQS

Design Consigned acts as an agent for the sole purpose of marketing and selling your design object on your behalf. You retain ownership until the object is sold.

You can consign a wide range of design items, from art, design objects, or furniture, to custom architectural fixtures and fittings. As long as it’s authentic design, it will be considered. No replica fake copies please !

We are also keen to feature Australian designers

Design Consigned does not represent traditional antiques or era specific reproduction furniture.

The collection includes the most wanted designs, whether they be iconic designs from the past, or todays award winners.

Absolutely! Objects with good design DNA that have ‘lived’ are priced accordingly. We condition rate all from 1-5.

Design Consigned is all about making authentic design available to everyone. 

Wait a few days for your submission to be reviewed. If accepted, your objects online profile will be created. You may want us to collect your object immediately or we may need to re-photograph it for better results.

Design Consigned handles the logistics from there.

There is no set consignment term. It will depend on current market demand and interest for the particular object. You will be contacted if the sale price needs to be adjusted. Consider Design Consigned like a dating site for your object, and sometimes it can take time to find the right “match”. By accepting our Terms & Conditions you have given DC exclusive listing rights. But you can request a listing be removed at any time.

Once your object is purchased from the Design Consigned online store we will need to collect it from you, unless we have already done so. Objects are inspected to make sure they are still as described, they are then packed sustainably [ we use recycled packaging where possible ] by Design Consigned, then shipped by the most appropriate means to the buyer. 75% of the sale price and a statement will be forwarded to the consignor [seller] at end of month. Buyer and seller identities remain undisclosed at all times.

Our consignors [sellers] have the option to indicate a reserve $ amount they would like to receive. Design Consigned then researches recent sales along with local and international market pricing and demand before setting an achievable selling price.

Design Consigned does not have a showroom. We make it our responsibility to inspect and value every object and its condition to be 100% accurate. Important information from the manufacturer, such as dimensions and fabrication, will be included. We will also review provenance ie relevant information provided by the Consignor [seller]. We offer a 3 day cooling off period if, upon receipt, you wish to dispute the condition or description.

All objects listed on Design Consigned are privately owned one off pieces therefore to be fair to all our consignees [buyers] we are unable to hold items.

We accept card payments (buyer protection fee applies) via Paypal our trusted merchant payment gateway. Direct EFT deposit payment can be made (no fee) Request an Invoice info@designconsigned.com.au

Delivery times will depend on the shipping and handling required for that particular object and the destination. An urgent delivery can be arranged at an additional charge.