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Title: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: lewmel on August 06, 2021, 02:21:50 PM

Hey everyone,
I purchased these two pieces at an estate auction 20 years ago.  I'm getting ready to move and I dont have room for them. 
Does anyone have a rough idea of what they might be worth?
Or any info on age/era that would help me to sell them
I remember not paying that much, maybe 100 for the rocker and 200 for the armoire (75 tall x 58 wide)
Any info would help!
Thank you!!

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 08, 2021, 09:59:30 AM

Hi Lewmel:

Nice pieces! I'm sure you know, however, that brown furniture has taken a downward turn since you bought these two. Sadly, you'll be lucky to get what you put into them 20 years ago. If you do, count yourself lucky.

I recently tried to sell a rocker rather like yours. I ended up having to give it away; nobody wanted it at $25.00.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: Interstellar50 on August 09, 2021, 02:03:50 AM

The chair also looks very beautiful. Should have a better price than the cabinet.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: lewmel on August 09, 2021, 04:41:52 AM

Thanks for the input!
I listed the chair on offer up for 225
See what happens!
Any idea on the age of it?
Thanks again!!

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: mart on August 09, 2021, 01:24:41 PM

Are you in the USA ?   Both pieces look to be shortly after 1900 !  But can`t see them well,, pics do not enlarge and they are sideways !  Hard to see !  The armoire may be hard to sell since people do not use them anymore !  Now,, that said if anyone bites on it,, you might suggest turning it into an entertainment cabinet or a bar (even better) !

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 09, 2021, 08:34:47 PM

The rocker is ca. 1890.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: KC on August 10, 2021, 11:17:22 PM

The armoire would sell great in our area.  So would the rocker.  Not sure what part of the country you are in.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: jacon4 on August 11, 2021, 06:30:42 AM

Yeah, agree with others on this, a tough sell all the way around the corner here.
Rockers are hard to give away and armoires as well unless selling in an area where the houses don't have closets.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: lewmel on August 13, 2021, 05:26:00 PM

Thanks for the replies!
I’m in Vegas
No bites on offer up!
Maybe I will just donate them!!

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 15, 2021, 04:10:30 AM

I imagine that you'll save a lot of time if you do.

Title: Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 15, 2021, 08:51:45 PM

If the rocker has the original coils (flat, snail shape) and not later replacement springs, look for a patent date on the coil that will give you an approximate date for your rocker. Unfortanately, rocking chairs are terribly undervalued. Beautiful rockers sell at under $100 all the time. Personally I love them. They are so full of history and character. I wish I had room for more of them. Sadly they are terribly underappreciated. The armour I'm not able to help with