Colonial Village (DC) Downsizing Sale

Savvy is honored to host a sale in the Colonial Village neighborhood of NW DC on behalf of the family of a former Assistant Social Secretary to the White House. After more than 50 years of living and entertaining in the home, the items available reflect a rich, well-lived life steeped in style.

This thoughtfully curated sale offers a diverse range of treasures, including fine table linens, vintage clothing, vintage handbags, and a variety of glassware and dinnerware—many pieces reflecting her years as an event planner and constant hostess in her home.

Book lovers will enjoy browsing a remarkable collection that includes numerous signed and first-edition volumes, art books, and titles on the Black experience in America, as well as political and Carter, Clinton and Obama White House memorabilia and Washington football memorabilia.

Fashion enthusiasts will be drawn to the extensive vintage clothing collection, which features evening wear by Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, and St. John, as well as suiting from Calvin Klein and Gianfranco Ferré. The collection also includes handmade vintage dresses, vintage lingerie, evening bags, and purses—including vintage Chanel.

For those who love to entertain, the sale includes dinnerware from Tirschenreuth, Minton, Hutschenreuther, Villeroy & Boch, and Limoges. The crystal and barware collection is equally impressive, with highlights such as Carlo Moretti Murano green glasses, ruby red hand-blown stems, and Fostoria gold-rimmed glasses.

Outdoor entertainers will enjoy vintage wrought iron patio furniture and a large selection of outdoor serving pieces, glassware, and dinnerware. The sale also includes an array of charming painted wicker furniture.

Finally, round out your visit with vintage finds from the kitchen and a wonderful assortment of holiday ornaments—including both vintage pieces and official White House ornaments.