The Estate
The Estate
Online Auctions
The Estate is Webb’s fortnightly online auction showcasing a curated selection of mid-century furniture, antiques, vintage treasures, modern design, and collectible glassware, ceramics, and art— all at accessible prices.
All items are on view at our Mount Eden gallery for the duration of the auction, with bidding taking place online. The fortnightly auctions open for bidding online on Friday mornings, and close on Tuesday evenings from 8pm.
The Estate: Design Edit
Online Auction | 16—20 October
—Catalogue Coming Soon
Webb's invites consignments for The Estate: Design Edit, returning 16–20 October as a curated online auction of collectable industrial design by New Zealand and international names.
The sale brings together mid-century furniture and lighting, modernist objects, designer pieces by makers shaped by craft, and collectors' works with formal and historical weight.
The August Design Edit achieved exceptional results for pieces by Charles and Ray Eames, Piero Lissoni, Piero Colli, Zaha Hadid, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Patricia Urquiola, Paola Lenti, Richard Sapper, Garth Chester and Simon James, among many others.
It is a considered opportunity to present objects to decorators and connoisseurs of interior design and architecture. Submit items for a complimentary appraisal today.
Callum Johnstone
Specialist, The Estate
[email protected]
+64 22 097 7524
The Estate
Bidding Online + Weekday & Saturday Viewing
Online Auction | 2—6 October
—Accepting Post Auction Offers
Bidding on The Estate is now open, and every lot can be viewed in person at our showroom.
The sale is anchored by an 1884 New Zealand rugby honours cap; a significant piece of New Zealand sporting history being offered here just days before the All Blacks take on Australia.
The catalogue offers a number of designer furniture pieces including a set of seven Spaghetti chairs by Giandomenico Belotti, Eero Saarinen's Tulip marble oval dining table for Knoll, and an Aluminium Group executive chair by Charles and Ray Eames. Closer to home, Roger McLay, Carin Wilson and Tim Webber represent some of the best in New Zealand design.
The catalogue is also full of the romance and drama of candelabra, the nostalgic chic of art deco, and smaller lots full of patinas, personalities, and plenty of conversation-starting items for any interior. Visit Normanby Fine Wines for a warm beverage or pastry and step into our showroom to get lost in the world of exceptional craft and design.
Callum Johnstone
Specialist, The Estate
[email protected]
+64 22 097 7524
The Estate
Online Auction | 18—22 September
—Accepting Post Auction Offers
The Estate is now open for bidding, bringing together a thoughtful selection of design, decorative arts and objects of enduring character.
Mid-century furniture sits alongside Italian lighting, New Zealand ceramics, studio glass and pieces that blur the boundary between function and sculpture. Highlights include works by Peter Collis and Garry Nash, a vintage Coronado sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and for anyone interested in New Zealand's cultural history through its objects, we have an Art Deco desk formerly belonging to Sue Crockford, whose iconic gallery helped shape generations of art collecting in New Zealand.
From established design names to unexpected discoveries, the catalogue reflects the pleasure of finding objects distinguished by material, provenance and personality.
Browse the catalogue and happy bidding.
Callum Johnstone
Specialist, The Estate
[email protected]
+64 22 097 7524
The Estate
Bidding Online + Weekday & Saturday Viewing
Online Auction | 30.10.26—03.11.26
—Entries Invited
Callum Johnstone
Specialist, The Estate
[email protected]
+64 22 097 7524
About The Estate Department
The Estate at Webb's presents a diverse range of design treasures. Situated adjacent to our primary gallery in Auckland, this venue offers a unique chance to purchase mid-century furniture, antiques, glassware, ceramics, and art, all available at exceptionally affordable prices.
Established names including Eames, Backhouse and Don sit alongside work by emerging practitioners in a wide ranging offering to excite new and old collectors alike.
While these are online auctions, the space is curated and on view for a week leading up to the auction closing. This provides our bidders with an opportunity to engage with the pieces and speak with our specialist team—who are on hand to assist with any queries.
From the tradition of our original Penrose weekly sales, and those that took place at Manukau Road, The Estate at Webb’s promises the same excitement and superb offerings that captivated our clients and established the brand at the forefront of all things design.
Getting Your New Find to Its New Home—Our Collection Policy
To ensure a smooth transition for your newly acquired items, we kindly ask that all purchases from our Estate department are paid for and collected within three days of the auction closing. After five days, a storage fee of $5 per item per day will apply.
For your convenience, we are pleased to assist in arranging courier or transport services to help your new treasure reach you promptly and safely. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our processes efficient and seamless!
Behind the Scenes
Did you know that our Estate department consigns, catalogues and photographs almost 1,000 lots a fortnight? That’s nearly 26,000 lots a year.
We’ve written a behind the scenes look into this wildly popular and ever-growing auction is a dynamic, fast-moving process that's kept running seamlessly by our hardworking Estate team. Take a closer look at how it all takes shape over the course of two weeks.
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Bidding Online + Weekday & Saturday Viewing
The Estate
Fortnightly Auctions
Entries are always invited for our upcoming iterations of The Estate, Webb's fortnightly online auction of all things design.
Our team of specialists are dedicated to ensuring a hassle-free process that seeks the highest possible return for any item consigned to us.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can best assist you in finding a new home for your objects or collections.
The Estate at Home
Our editorial series exploring the homes of collectors, staff, clients (and their pets) that shop at The Estate
Callum Johnstone
Specialist, The Estate
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Callum is a Specialist at Webb’s with a background in Art History and Communications, bringing a thoughtful and passionate approach to every auction.He is particularly drawn to objects that preserve Aotearoa’s history, from functional design to everyday commercial artefacts that reflect how people once lived.
Callum thrives in the discovery process of consignments—unwrapping, researching, and cataloguing pieces that often reveal unexpected stories. He enjoys connecting with both vendors and buyers, sharing genuine enthusiasm for the items they sell and buy. A collector of New Zealand books, New Zealand treasures and other quirky objects, Callum brings curiosity, care, and warmth to the Webb’s team.
Leah Morris
Head of Decorative Arts
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Leah studied at the University of Auckland earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Ancient History in 2015. In 2017 she graduated with an Honours in Museum Studies and Cultural Heritage.Before coming to Webb’s in 2021, Leah’s most recent tenure was working as a Collection Technician at the Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira for Human History in which she researched and catalogued the Social History, Applied Arts and Design, and World collections.
This experience shines through in her role as Head of Department where she expertly leads specialist Decorative Arts sales with utmost care and consideration for the full client experience.
Leah has a special interest in Material Culture and has set the benchmark for curating record-breaking sales. She is particularly interested in West African art, taonga, and indigenous art, as well as New Zealand studio pottery and glass.
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