How do I find the value of antique items?

Where to Find Antique Values

Collect.com. Collect.com allows you to buy and sell antiques and collectibles.
David Doty. David Doty has a vast amount of information on his site about Carnival glass.
Coin Guide. Coin Guide has a large data base of antique and collectible coins and their values.
Antiques Navigator.

How can I get antique furniture appraised for free?

Auction houses, such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s, periodically provide free, oral valuations to the public. Search on their websites for “valuation day” or “appraisal day.” To have an item appraised on “Antiques Roadshow,” you’ll need a ticket to an appraisal event.

What is considered antique furniture?

It is a term that is loosely used to describe a previously owned piece of furniture; however for a piece to be considered “VINTAGE” it must be between 30 to 100 years old. Furniture that is at least 100 years old is classified as “ANTIQUE”. Any piece that is circa 1990’s to present is just simply used furniture.

What year of furniture is considered antique?

100 years old
Furniture that is at least 100 years old is classified as “ANTIQUE”.

What qualifies as vintage furniture?

Vintage furniture is anything that’s at least 20 years old. If a piece of furniture is at least 20 years old, but has been restored, it’s still considered vintage. Newer used pieces, those dating from the mid-1980s and later, are simply regarded as used furniture.

How do you find out what something is worth?

If you have something you believe that could be a valuable, several websites can offer expert valuations. Appraisers and collectible experts on sites like What’s It Worth, Value My Stuff and WorthPoint can estimate values based on photos. There are fees, usually starting around $10 to $30.

What is the retail value of antique furniture?

Retail value or retail price – This is the price an item sells for at an antique shop. Wholesale value – This is the price that an antique dealer generally pays for a piece. It is approximately 30% to 50% less then the item would sell for on the secondary market.

Which is the best book to find the value of antiques?

According to the publisher, this is the most popular antique guide on the market. Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2011 by Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel uses actual auction results to assign value to antiques, including furniture. The book includes over 2,500 photos to help you identify and assign value to your piece.

Where can I buy Tell City antique furniture?

Today, since the company has closed, the only place to purchase fine Tell City Furniture Products is in antique shops, online resale shops, and Ebay and other online sellers. The Tell City Furniture company produced hundreds of different chairs throughout its 125 + years of operation.

Which is the best guide to antique furniture?

Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2010-2011 by Judith Miller covers all kinds of antiques, but it includes plenty of helpful information about assigning value to antique furniture. According to the publisher, this is the most popular antique guide on the market.

Is the most expensive furniture on the market?

Before you get too excited, it’s important to note that the most expensive antique furniture is rare, and the majority of antique furniture on the market is not Antiques Roadshow worthy.