We have bought many items from this shop. Great stuff. Staff has been consistently helpful on at least six visits. On a few occasions we asked for a lower price, in all instances Sally check with the consignor, some moved. Some didn't. Why do almost all of the negative reviews seem to be by thin skinned folks who need to be coddled? Nothing about offerings, quality, etc. stop whining when someone doesn't kiss your tush. You are free to go elsewhere and those people will likely not measure up either. Five stars. read more

Sally is the owner and she's delightful. The showroom is absolutely beautifully curated. Found so many beautiful items, too many to list. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends & family. Thank you, Private Collection! read more

From the moment we walked through the door, the service was outstanding. Monica is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and made my shopping experience delightful. The selection of high end furnishings is endless and the prices are definitely reasonable for the quality you receive. read more

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I've been buying beautiful things from Sally and her amazing staff for well over a decade, and have never been disappointed. Sometimes I go in there just to wander around. I'm a realtor, and often buy unique and interesting pieces as closing gifts there. I have also consigned pieces there, and I can tell you first hand that Sally looks everything over very carefully before she agrees to represent it. I respect what she has accomplished there and the way she does business. read more

This is a huge store, very fun to walk through and dream. I kept seeing things in the multiple thousand dollar range and kept being hopeful that I could afford something, but this store has things I guess I don't even understand the value of because I couldn't even see anything under $300. It was all well displayed, clean, the items were all spotless. A lot of glass and laquered black furniture. I took off a star because we were completely ignored by the staff. read more

Hands-down the highest quality consignment store I've seen anywhere. But if you're looking for a garage sale environment, this is not your place. Merchandise is not accepted unless it's flawless and unique. I love bargains and you definitely find them here, but my motivation with this store is more about quality. Puzzled at a couple of reviews citing unfriendly staff, which I think is great (especially Matthew!). They do have an organized system, and some consignment shoppers may look for a more casual environment. All in all, an attractive, well-laid out store with fabulous treasures! read more

If you love all things crystal (baccarat, Waterford, etc) and are a crystal/fine china junkie as I am, this is the place for you. Their items are of top quality and for what I bought, I found to be fairly priced. I really would buy out all of it, but I'm kind of overflowing at this point.... Did I mention they had the ORIGINAL BOX and PAPERWORK??? read more

Cool place to check out. Definitely feels like more of the "Old School" Palm Springs type furniture and decor but cool to walk around nonetheless. Prices seemed reasonable for what they had but when you want old designer and high end finishes you'll be paying for it. But hey, it doesn't cost anything to window shop! read more

My grandparents made a recent purchase of a gloss art print a long with other items needed for their casita. The lady who helped them was named Monica and she was very kind and patient with them. She even set up the items transportation to the house. The owner lady was also very kind to them. We do not see that in this valley now. Great experience. read more

I love this consignment store, their collections, from furnitures to home decor are of good quality and exceptional. read more

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The Private collection has an ever changing and amazing selection of consigned furniture, art, crystal , collectibles and all your special needs for your well designed home! The staff is consistently helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant and ALWAYS willing to go the extra mile! Both Sally and Esther have a unique and talented way of displaying their goods whether you're a consignor, buyer or both. The merchandising keeps everything looking fresh. Items are well researched and their accounting division is expedient in paying their consignors!! We make it a routine spot to visit... things change EVERY day! Hurry... read more

This is a huge and beautiful consignment store. So much beautiful furniture, exceptional quality and in fantastic shape. Service was friendly, everything displayed very nicely, fun to browse since the prices es are sky high. If you can appreciate (and afford) high end pieces to furnish your home, this is a great place to look. read more

I would give them zero stars if I could we were just in there walking around and the owners were blatantly not wearing facemasks there is a facemask requirement in all of Riverside County I asked her if she knew that there is a face mask mandate in the city of Palm Desert and she played ignorant and said no she was very rude I will never buy anything from the store ever people who are self-conscious about Covid should not shop at the store read more

We went to the location TWICE and left requests for callback. Called again and was told Sally was on a house call. Should she deign to call, she will be told that her lack resulted in our going to other consignment shops read more

I have been a client for over 15 years. I have bought and sold many times and can not say enough GREAT things about the owners and staff of The Private Collection! They are honest and pay commissions on time. Everyone is greeted with a smile upon entering. The store is always clean, bright and scent free. They accept only the best items and the turn over is fast. So if you like it, buy it! If you are planning to visit El Paseo located in #downtownpalmdesert, take the time to experience this fabulous store! read more

Only reason I'm being generous is the staff are great. We were there in January and saw some pieces we liked. Happened to be back in town two months later and with a u haul so stopped in again. Same pieces were there...same price. We asked about a reduction if we purchased several pieces...a 10 percent reduction. The owner responded so rudely to our request, I wish I had video taped her. Basically I am telling yelpers that we probably would have bought the pieces if she had just said, "I can't go any lower." I mean we are here with a u haul so we could have saved that cost in delivery alone. But I am sharing she was awful. We won't go back. If you're looking for consignments go to Misty's. Showing my pics from January and my post is from today so you know the inventory has been sitting unsold. Don't support business people with bad attitudes. read more

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This is by far the best consignment shop in the Coachella Valley for art/furniture. Everything is staged properly, cleaned, refinished and the staff is quite nice and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I feel as if I am purchasing quality here which is not necessarily the case at the other establishments. This is clearly a step above all of the rest! I would highly recommend them. read more

Truly excited about visiting this store. Inquired about an item, and was completely dismissed by the sales associate. We asked to speak with the owner, and she could not have cared less. Incredibly disappointed. read more

Not a fan of this place. As we walked in , we were greeted with unhappy worker/owner. I asked about a few items, and was rudely told that she has no time to answer me. Then I wanted to buy an item, By the time I came to the front to pay, I was told the owners friend was buying it. I was upset because they sales person said the item was ready for us to purchase at the front. Rude customer service. But at the end of the day, it's her store and she will sell her stuff to who she wants..... read more

The private collection has great Consignments! Sally is extremely helpful and takes pride in the quality of furniture and art she sells. I have bought several things from the private collection and know everything I buy is of the highest quality. read more

My husband and I had such a great experience looking around and falling for some amazing pieces here. Loved that the staff didn't follow us around or make us feel hounded, by any means. Yet, they were still easy to find, very helpful and very quick to act upon our requests. Loved working with Monica, she's super sweet and real! The owner, Sally, is hands on and we so appreciated how she made things happen for us. We found a gem of a store and now know where to find those special pieces, even little things whenever needed! read more

Located on El Paseo in Palm Desert, the store's quality inventory is truly the best in the Coachella Valley, matched only by management's and staff's balance of professionalism and friendliness. Designers and homeowners alike will not be disappointed as they compete for one of a kind items. Having shopped there for close to ten years, I'm greeted each time with friendly warm smiles and politeness as if it were my first visit. read more

My family has been purchasing furniture from The Private Collection for many many years. The professionalism of the staff and the beauty and quality of the store is exceptional for the industry I highly recommend the store to anyone looking to purchase furniture in the desert area. read more

As I read through the various reviews, I was saddened by the 2 written by Gevo and Karo! I was in the store at the time this took place, and these gentlemen, visiting from out of the area and not regular customers, made an offer on an item (very low offer) and were told it wasn't available at that price. As they walked thru the shop and return to the front, the item they were obviously very interested in, had been purchased at full price by a regular customer of The Private Collection. These gentlemen became irate, and abusive to both the sales person and the owner. They were treated with the utmost professionalism and I have never received anything less by Sally and Mathew. read more

Stumbled on this place while wandering on El Paseo. Impressive array of different quality pieces & furniture in superb condition. This is not an inexpensive place, but you will find amazing deals on things that normally costs several hundred/thousand dollars more if purchased at retail. We ended making some great purchases there and the services and knowledge of the people there really stood out. Absolutely worth a visit! read more

Very nice merchandise, very high prices and a business is not a place to discuss religion.

I LOVE this store. Oh my. Im so excited to have found such a quality consignment furniture store. I will be back and often. So glad Ive found this jewel in the desert. T Christensen read more

I have been buying and selling furniture with consignment stores for over 20 years. I have a real estate / staging business and purchasing high end furniture is essential to my businesses success. Sally, Esther and Matthew At the Private Collection are the most professional and respectful people I've met in their industry. I'm lucky to have e found such honest, kind hard working people in a very competitive business. I would give the Private Collection 6 stars if it was an option. B Bruce read more

I am extremely impressed with the Private Collection gallery and how informed each employee is. There are 2 showrooms. I went into the 1st one and saw a young man at the counter. I inquired about my Asian furniture pieces and he was immediately able to tell me that one just sold the day before. He then instructed me to go into the other showroom and get paid! Huh????? Amazing! Went to the other counter and found the lady who handles payments and I immediately walk out with my money! Then 2 days later, I got a check in the mail for another piece that must have just sold. INCREDIBLE! I have had some experience with Consignment shops that require frequent inquiries in person to see if anything sold. They like to hang on to your money as long as possible. So glad I found The Private Collection. read more

The Private Collection is THE BEST consignment store in the Coachella Valley hands down! Love this place! For one thing, they don't take in junk, only quality pieces and they are fair and accurate with their pricing -- which is why you will often see the top local designers there looking to see what has been brought in off the trucks. (You never really know what you'll find too, but this last time there were some exquisite oil paintings and rare Persian rugs). Also, I would be remiss if I didn't add that the staff is extremely knowledgable and helpful and the owner Sally is as honest and caring as the day is long. I cannot recommend this consignment store highly enough! read more

This place has nice stuff but my problem is they are playing Jesus music throughout the store. I can support inspirational music but this type of creepy fundamentalist stuff just makes me uncomfortable. I think if you want to make a diverse clientele feel comfortable, this type of music is just not acceptable. I won't shop here again. read more

Beautiful store!! I've visited the private Collection on many occasions and the store is beautiful. Fantastic inventory, there's a variety of exquisite one of a kind items and prices. the staff is always very helpful and friendly. It's always a pleasant experience. read more

I've been a customer of many Consignment stores in the desert for over 30 years. The owner and staff at this store are superior to any other. The quality of the items and the condition are exceptional. While I shop at others too; the Private Collection is my first go to. read more

This is an amazing place! I have shopped consignment all over the country and have never been in a consignment store that was so beautifully displayed with such quality! I really don't get any of the bad reviews.....my experience as a customer and a consigner has been stellar from start to finish. Given the quality and condition, the prices are great! Having dealt with other consignment shops in the area, believe me when I say the Private Collection does it better than anyone else! P.S. Oh yeah, on the other side of the coin, when I consigned a few things, they sold them for what they said they would and the check was in the mail within the week. read more

It is hard to describe how much I enjoy working with Sally at The Private Collection! She and her staff are so helpful. I am so impressed with the way you display my furniture and other items and how quickly they sell! You have such a beautiful showroom and it is spacious and well set up. For several years I have used your services and really trust you will do everything you can to make me and other customers happy! I highly recommend that anyone needing consignment services check out The Private Collection in Palm Desert on El Paseo! Kathy H. Palm Desert read more

They have nice items and a lot of inventory. I found an item I really liked, but the price as a little high for a used piece so I asked an associate for her best price. The apparent owner rudely cut off her employee to tell me her best price was even more than the price on the sticker. No thanks. Walked out. RUDE. Previous owners were much nicer and had some great deals. Owner needs to learn some customer service and business etiquette. read more

If I could give less I would. Over priced staff no welcoming doesn't feel like a place that wants customers just money

I had never consigned with a consignment store before my experience with Sally and her staff. We moved into a new house that had furniture which was not my style. Nice furniture, but just not me. I had been in Sally's store before and was always impressed with how neat, clean and organized it was, quite unlike most of my experiences with other consignment stores. I called Sally about the furniture, sent her pictures, and she called me right away to tell me she was interested. She came to the house, surveyed the furniture I wanted consigned and told me what she felt she could sell and what was just not for her clients. And she seemed to understand her clientele's needs and wants. Well, within a month, she had sold over 95 percent of the items. When I received my check, all items were itemized, including her charge, my percentage and a detailed description of what was sold. I can't imagine a more professional operation. Her assistant Esther was helpful and knowledgeable as well. A great experience which I wanted to share with the public and to thank Sally and Esther in print. read more

Sally is the co- owner and she and her staff are knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Their gallery is furnished with gorgeous Estate pieces- quality accessories and beautiful furniture. She is selective regarding what she consigns- giving her buyers assurance of her quality of merchandise. This store far exceeded our expectations in every way! We strongly recommend her when purchasing or consigning- I have done both, and will again soon! Without reservation I give 5 Stars! read more

Great consignment gallery! I love to go to the desert to shop, and The Private Collection is a mandatory stop. Gorgeous furniture, art pieces, patio furniture. It's a find! read more