The bidding is heating up at Thornton Auctions, with four auctions live-bidding now and two exciting auctions closing over the next day.
Tonight from 6pm, our Papakura Estate Auction goes under the hammer with everything from retro treasures and collectables to furniture, tools and household goods.
Then tomorrow from 11am, join us online or in-room for our livestreamed Collectables & Interiors Auction #1, packed with designer furniture, pop culture memorabilia, décor and unique finds curated from a Kumeu collector.
Coming up
📦 Box Lots of Bargains (4 Aug): Bulk buys, florist supplies, glassware, giftware and plenty of box-lot bargains.
🚲 Police & Others (6 Aug): BIDDING OPEN NOW Bikes, jewellery, watches, tech and tools from recovered and unclaimed goods.
🏭 Composite Facility Closure (11 Aug): BIDDING OPEN NOW Industrial equipment, tools, office assets and business surplus stock must go.
🧸 Toys & More (12 Aug): Hundreds of toys, Hot Wheels, RC gear, books, sports equipment and collectibles.
💻 New Tech & Electronics (18 Aug): Brand-new gadgets, smart tech, gaming accessories and electronics clearance.
🚲 Police & Others (20 Aug): Another huge lineup of jewellery, tools, electronics, watches and bikes.
🪑 Collectables & Interiors #2 (21 Aug): More designer furniture, pop-culture collectables and unique interior finds.
Don't miss your chance to secure something special before the hammer falls.
Thorntons: We Sell Cool Stuff 🔥
Papakura Estate Auction OS133161
AUCTION DATE: TONIGHT July 30th – 6 PM
AUCTION TYPE: Online Timed Auction
Bidding Open Now Note the pickup location
Step into a true treasure hunter’s estate auction packed with standout finds and collector favourites.
Headlining the catalogue is a 2004 Toyota Ist, alongside sought-after vintage pieces including a blacksmith’s anvil, a vintage Sentry floor safe, an executive twin-pedestal desk, mid-century corduroy lounge suite, and a selection of architectural salvage, artwork, and quality outdoor furniture.
From practical workshop gear and antique trunks to decorative glass, art, and collectibles, this is a genuine estate clean-out offering something for every bidder.
Collectors will love the quirky, conversation-starting lots throughout the sale, including vintage aviator goggles, military radio headphones, crystal radio, Meccano electric motor, James Dean photographic print, The Prodigy promotional poster, vintage tobacciana, military memorabilia, and an array of nostalgic workshop and advertising items.
Whether you're chasing unique décor, retro collectibles, man-cave treasures, or investment-worthy estate finds, this auction is packed with pieces sure to attract your attention!
Join us onsite at Thorntons Auction Rooms or online for this livestreamed auction event featuring contemporary design, pop culture collectables, and timeless classics come together in one exciting auction, featuring a diverse range of items for both residential and commercial spaces.
This sale includes an outstanding mix of new and pre-owned furniture, designer pieces, collectables, décor, lighting, and unique lifestyle items. Highlights include furniture from internationally recognised brands such as Herman Miller, Muuto, Walter Knoll, Pedrali, Magis, Billiani, Howe, Casala, Segis, Nemschoff, Stua, and Wendelbo, alongside vintage, period, and restoration furniture, plus a wide variety of pop culture and collectable items.
Included in this auction:
Designer and contemporary furniture for home, office, hospitality, and commercial environments
Seating, sofas, tables, bar stools, mirrors, lighting, décor, and interior accessories
LEGO, games, curiosities, pop culture memorabilia, and collectables
Period and vintage furniture, from ready-to-feature pieces to restoration projects
Unique decorative, lifestyle, and collectable items of many different interests
Whether you're furnishing a space, adding to a collection, or searching for something unique, this auction offers something for every buyer.
Fresh to the floor is a substantial clearance of a wide range of home décor, floral supplies, packaging products, glassware, gift-wrapping materials, and retail stock.
Highlights include bulk lots of Capitol, Empire, and Lido ceramic vases, dried floral products, tissue paper, planters, gift-packaging supplies, glass bottles, decorative ceramic figurines, and commercial packaging inventory.
Also featured are licensed All Blacks air fresheners, Jelly Jets fresheners, hi-vis fleeces, military surplus ammunition cans, Corn Thins food stock, curtain rod kits, and bulk pallet lots of glass containers and display systems.
With many items offered in trade quantities, pallet lots, and bulk carton lots, this auction presents excellent opportunities for retailers, florists, event stylists, giftware stores, online sellers, exporters, decorators, and bargain hunters alike. Whether you're looking to restock your business, secure packaging supplies, or source unique decorative pieces, there is something for everyone.
Bid now and take advantage of this diverse inventory liquidation, with many lots selling to the highest bidder.
Viewing: Friday (tomorrow), August 31st 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Our latest Police Auction is packed with hundreds of items, including:
📱 Apple iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max & Samsung Galaxy S23 🎧 Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Sonos Ace, JBL & Apple AirPods 🕶️ Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 📷 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo & Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo 🛴 Electric Scooters from Xiaomi, Ninebot Segway & E-TWOW 🚲 Bikes, tools, power equipment & more 👟 Nike Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Reverse Mocha" sneakers 🔊 Commercial-grade QSC speakers 💎 Jewellery, watches, fashion accessories and reclaimed treasures
Composite Production Facility Closure Auction OS133158
AUCTION DATE: Tuesday, August 11th – 6 PM
AUCTION TYPE: Timed Online Auction
BIDDING OPEN NOW
Don't miss this upcoming Composite Production Facility Closure Auction, featuring a wide range of assets including resins and adhesives, tools, conduit and electrical supplies, computers & office equipment, kitchen items, furniture, and much more.
Feature item – Large freestanding galvanised gantry and mezzanine floor in great condition!
Viewing: Tuesday, August 11th - 1pm-4pm (Gantry viewing available earlier by appointment)
Collection Dates:Thursday/Friday, August 14th/15th, 10am-4 pm.
