Treasure Hunt 26/01/01

antique wooden chair with very low seat, upholstered seat and back in velvety pink fabric

Hi, Donna.

I have attached some photos of antique furniture (with a grape leaf design) that belonged to my mother which I inherited. From my search on the internet, these pieces of furniture don’t appear to be very valuable, but I don’t know who would want them. Are there antique dealers who would quote me a price and come and pick these items up?

Thanks.

Doug

Dear Doug,

Your pieces are from the Victorian era (late 1800s) and a couple from the early 1900s. They all look to be in good clean condition.

The problem you’re facing is it’s a tough market! When Victorian collectors purchase furniture they prefer heavily carved ornate pieces and pieces with highly unusual designs.

Even though I would say the sofa and chairs you have look solid and clean, I think the value total for all would be under $300. As I said, tough market for resale, so for you to sell it to a furniture dealer the value would be low.

Doug, I might try a local marketplace online to get the most you can. Or try reaching out to an antique shop in your area to see what they might offer.

I hope you find a new home for them Doug. I hope this helps.

Author: Donna Welch

Donna Welch has spent more than 30 years in the antiques and collectibles field, appraising and instructing, and recently closed the physical location of From Out Of The Woods Antique Center (fromoutofthewoodsantiques.com) but is still doing some buying and selling. She is a member of The New Hampshire Antiques Dealer Association. If you have questions about an antique or collectible send a clear photo and information to Donna at footwdw@aol.com, or call her at 391-6550 or 624-8668.

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