FAQS

Design Consigned act 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.

As long as it’s not new, you can consign a wide range of design items from tableware or furniture, to custom architectural fixtures and fittings. As long as it’s authentic design, it will be considered. No replica fake copies please !

As Melbournians we are keen to feature local design.

Design Consigned does not generally represent traditional antiques due to valuation difficulties however we will refer you to Melbourne’s best antique specialists.

View the ‘Shop’ to see a snapshot of the current collection on consignment.

Absolutely! Objects with good design DNA that have ‘lived’ are priced accordingly.

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

Wait a few days for your submission to be reviewed. Once accepted, your objects online profile will be created. You may wish 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. Our belief is that we are much like a dating site for your object sometimes it can take a while to find the right “match”. By accepting our Terms & Conditions you have given DC exclusive listing rights. You can request a profile to 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 checked to make sure they are as described on their profile, cleaned & packed sustainably [ we use recycled packaging ] by Design Consigned, then shipped by the most appropriate means to the buyer. 70% of the sale price will be forwarded to the consignor [seller] at the end of the month. Buyer and seller identities remain undisclosed throughout the entire process.

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

Design Consigned does not have bricks and mortar store. It is our responsibility to inspect and ensure the information about the object and its condition is 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 payment via Paypal, the trusted 3rd party payment processor. Direct deposit can be arranged upon request if you prefer.

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.