Furniture
What is my furniture worth?
Furniture is where estate sellers lose the most money, because it is priced by guesswork and sold in a hurry. A labeled mid-century piece can be worth twenty times a visually similar unbranded one — and it almost always sells locally, not shipped.
Typical resale price bands
| Tier | Typical sold range | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Common used casegoods | $20 – $120 | Price for a fast local pickup; storage costs more than the discount. |
| Solid-wood vintage (unbranded) | $100 – $400 | Dovetail joints and real veneer push the upper end. |
| Labeled mid-century modern | $400 – $3,000 | Herman Miller, Knoll, Lane, Broyhill Brasilia, teak Danish imports. |
| Designer / antique with provenance | $2,000 – $25,000+ | Original finish and documentation matter more than perfection. |
Ranges are indicative of recent sold activity and move with the market. Always confirm against comps for your exact item.
What decides the price
- Maker label, brand stamp or drawer-bottom paper tag
- Joinery: dovetails and mortise-and-tenon vs. staples and particleboard
- Wood species and whether the finish is original
- Era clues — tapered legs, hardware style, hardware screws
- Dimensions (buyers filter by them) and any structural damage
Where the comps come from
- eBay sold listingsBest record for smaller, shippable and labeled pieces.
- Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist sold historyReflects what local buyers actually pay.
- Chairish and 1stDibsCeiling prices for designer pieces.
Best places to sell
Facebook MarketplaceOfferUpCraigslistNextdoorChairish (designer)
Questions sellers ask
Should I refinish before selling?
Usually no. Collectors pay more for original finish, and refinishing labor rarely returns its cost on common pieces.
Why price furniture locally?
Freight on a dresser often exceeds its value. Local pickup platforms convert faster and net more.
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