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How to Sell Antique Furniture



Last updated: June 20, 2018 by Ivy

Selling antique furniture is a little more difficult than selling other types of smaller antiques. There are a few things you need to consider that you would not have to with smaller items. Some of these things are:

  • Shipping and transporting the item after the sell
  • Packing the item for shipping
  • Price of shipping and how much this changes depending on the location

There are also all the usual things you need to consider with any antique or collectible you are going to buy or sell.

  • Condition
  • Maker
  • Age
  • Rarity
  • Value
  • Real or reproduction
  • History of the item

All of these things can affect the value of your antique or collectible. If you do not know about the antique furniture market then you will want to consult a specialist.

Note: Most auction houses have a furniture specialist on staff and will usually do a verbal assessment and valuation for free.

Contents

  • 1 Places to Sell Your Antique Furniture
    • 1.1 Online Places to Sell Your Antique Furniture
    • 1.2 Selling Your Antique Furniture at Auction
    • 1.3 Other Selling Options for Your Antique Furniture

Places to Sell Your Antique Furniture

Online Places to Sell Your Antique Furniture

There are many places you can sell your antique furniture online. Below is a list of some of the more popular places to sell your items.

Ruby Lane – Ruby Lane is the go to place to sell antiques. With Ruby Lane you have targeted traffic that is looking for antiques and collectibles.

Etsy – This has become a popular place to sell many items from handcrafted to antiques.

eBay – eBay has been a popular place to sell items like antiques and collectibles for many years now.

Sell.com – Sell.com has been around for as long as other site such as craigslist. They however are more focused on selling items rather than listing for things such as jobs and so on.

Craigslist – Good old Craigslist is still a popular place to sell your items.

Selling Your Antique Furniture at Auction

Selling your antique furniture at auction is one of the most popular, safest and easiest ways to sell an item. However there is a time delay when you use an auction house. Sometimes it can take time for your item to be placed in an auction and might be held until they have their specialty auctions.

Most auctions houses will take furniture consignments and give you a verbal valuation. You can also always ask for a paid appraisal if you want a written one. When selling at auction there are somethings to consider like fees and time.

Here are some articles to explain more about auctions and how they work for a seller.

  • Finding the right auction house to sell your antiques at.
  • What you need to know about auction reserves

Other Selling Options for Your Antique Furniture

Private Sale: You can sell your items privately to a dealer, collector or antique shop. With this option make sure you do your research and know what you have. Make sure to fully research your items and consider getting an appraisal done.

Yard/Garage/Estate Sale: This is a popular way to sell your items however in many cases you will not get the value your item is worth. Most people coming to these types of sales want a bargain.

When selling any type of antique or collectible you want to make sure you know what you have before you sell it. This may mean getting an appraisal from an expert or researching it on the internet. Remember whichever option you choose to use to sell your items there will be pros and cons. You need to choose the option that best suits your circumstances but gets you the best value for your item.



Related posts:

  1. Best Auction Houses In the US to Sell Your Antique or Collectible Clock
  2. Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles?
  3. Auction Houses in Southern California that Specialize in Antiques
  4. Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles Online

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Furniture, How to sell at auction, Selling Your Items at Auction, Where to sell antiques, Where to sell collectibles

Comments

  1. Megan says:

    I have alot of antique furniture that I need to sell. Can you please assist me?
    Thank you

    Reply
  2. Gwendolyn Bennett says:

    i have a china cabinet that i wish to sell. as soon as possible.

    Reply
  3. Jody Harris says:

    I have 4 Hepplewhite Chairs that I want to sell, I wonder where would be the best place I could take them 1st for a selling appraised value & possibly for me to consign? I live in rural Iowa and willing to drive. I have matched them up exactly to 1 of the only pictures I could find from the book written on the Hepplewhite creations down to the characteristics, wood, craftsman style, materials, etc.

    Reply
  4. Sarah Arnott says:

    I have a wonderful antique mahogany table seats 14 with two extensions. Immaculate
    Condition, pretty legs on brass castors. Been in the family for a long time.

    Reply

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