Yes, that's right: Bidding starts at $1.
Attention, shoppers: If you've ever fantasized about filling your home with a treasure trove of antiques—without completely wiping out your shopping budget, that is—Live Auctioneers is here to prove that dreams really can come true. On March 14, the online platform is opening its $1 Art and Antiques Store, where you can bid on and buy gorgeous pieces for as a little as—yes—one dollar. With hundreds of items available (think oil paintings, Sèvres bowls, and bronze lamps, for starters), it's worth noting that every piece's starting bid is $1. But, if you play your cards right, you can walk away with a unique find for less than the cost of your morning cup of coffee. Plus, Live Auctioneers has pretty strict rules on bid increment based on the starting price, so you won't have to worry about being shut out of your dream item.
The catch? You have to act fast. Though the $1 Art and Antiques Store opens on March 14 at 10 a.m. ET, Live Auctioneers is offering physical previews by appointment the day before at its Dania Beach, Florida, location. Plus, registered shoppers can bid on items ahead of time—and you better believe there are a bunch of pieces with several interested buyers.
From sifting through it all to keeping up with your bids, shopping the $1 Art and Antiques Store might feel be a tad overwhelming. But don't worry, we've streamlined the process for you by sharing a few of our top picks. Happy bidding!
Level up your gallery wall with this antique painting. Though the history of this piece is relatively unknown—Live Auctioneers calls it an oil painting from Europe—it'll bring a refined flair to any room of your house. (Not to mention it's currently up for grabs for $2.)
Give your home the royal treatment with this gorgeous antique tray from France. The magic lies in the Sèvres porcelain, which is made at the National Porcelain Factory near Versailles. With its intricate painted details, this tray also looks like something you'd see at Versailles.
If your aesthetic skews a bit more toward the modern end of the spectrum, check out this swirly, dimensional serigraph (aka screen print). In a world packed with midcentury-inspired sofas and dressers, this piece feels like the real deal—and is a total steal.
Looking for a bright idea? Between the beaded shade and floral appliqués woven throughout, this pick is basically a party in a lamp. Go ahead, celebrate it in full force by placing it on your living room side table or a console in the foyer.
Spill the tea in style with these incredibly chic teacups. As a mix of French Sèvres and Meissen porcelain, this set is essentially a highlights reel of the antiques world's finest.
It's not every day you can score vintage furniture for under $100. But thanks to the $1 Art and Antiques Store—which currently has this pair of Art Deco side tables for $90—your dream can become a reality. Just imagine this pair proudly flanking each side of your living room sofa.
Made of Italian Murano glass—aka one of the things we never pass up when antique hunting—this vase will elevate any blooms you place inside. It's the perfect addition to your spring tablescape.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who's to say it can't be the most stylish, too? Upgrade your morning by serving your eggs in these modern holders. It doesn't matter if you prefer them hard-boiled, soft-boiled, or poached, this find is equal parts delicious and well designed.
Did you know that a Delft plate can cost up to $5,000? The mere fact that a set of four tiles can be yours for a few dollars is nothing short of a shopping miracle.
Chances are there's a cat lover in your life who would be thrilled if you surprised them with this statuette. We wouldn't blame you if you wanted to keep it for yourself, though. Eichwald pottery, a type of majolica produced since the late 1800s in what is now the Czech Republic, is ultra collectible—and this seven-inch-tall tabby is adorable.
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