Designer Furniture as Investment: What Holds Value in Hong Kong (2026)

Designer furniture is an investment — not just in your home's aesthetics, but potentially in financial terms too. Certain pieces appreciate in value, and even those that don't will outlast cheaper alternatives by decades, making the cost-per-year remarkably low.

Pieces That Hold (or Increase) Value

Tier 1: Investment-Grade (Likely to Appreciate)

• Vitra Eames Lounge Chair — Prices have increased steadily since 1956. Limited editions command premiums
• Knoll Barcelona Chair — A genuine Barcelona Chair retains 50-70% of retail value on the secondary market
• Fritz Hansen Egg Chair — Vintage examples sell for more than new. Current production holds value well
• Ligne Roset Togo — The 2020s revival has pushed both new and vintage prices up significantly

Tier 2: Value Retention (Hold 40-60% of Retail)

• Carl Hansen Wishbone Chair — Consistent demand in the secondary market
• USM Haller — Modular nature means it adapts to new spaces. Strong resale
• Gubi Beetle Chair — High demand keeps resale values healthy
• B&B Italia — Premium Italian brands retain value well in Hong Kong

Cost-Per-Year Analysis

The designer pieces cost similar per year — but you get 20-30 years of superior comfort, aesthetics, and the option to resell.

1966 Adjustable Chaise Lounge — Shop now at MyConcept

Tips for Furniture as Investment

1. Buy authentic — Only genuine pieces from authorised dealers hold value. Non-authentic pieces have no resale value
2. Keep documentation — Certificates of authenticity, receipts, and brand documentation
3. Maintain well — Regular care preserves both function and value
4. Choose classics — Pieces that have been in production for 20+ years are likely to remain desirable
5. Buy from authorised dealers — MyConcept provides full brand warranties and authenticity certificates

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Lee Garden, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
www.myconcept.com.hk

1966 Coffee Table — Shop now at MyConcept