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How to determine what type of furniture is in my parent’s home … and how to price/appraise it …?
My parent’s bought beautiful furniture when they moved in to their first (and only) home in the mid 50s. I believe it is mahogany, but unsure how to tell. I have searched and searched and come up with either Chippendale or Queen Anne …
How do I go about getting someone to come in and appraise the furniture for us to sell it (and not have an appraiser give us an unfair price thinking he/she may buy it). I’m not kidding you … this furniture is over 60 years old and really looks brand new.
There is a Dining Room suite with a table with two or three leaves, four side chairs and two arm chairs along with a buffet, server/sideboard, and China Cabinet. There is a Bedroom Suite with a tall boy, long dresser, full bed with headboard and footboard and a Night Stand.
Where do I go to find out what kind of furniture this might be and how to get a fair price/appraisal?
Before getting someone to appraise your parents furniture for you, first things first. You have to know the current prices of furniture these days. That’s because a 60 year old furniture may cost a high value or simply will become cheaper than the new furniture these days depending on what you know about the today’s price of furniture. Have a lot of reference on where you can compare the prices of new ones to your parents 60 year old furniture.
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House of Minatures-Unopened Chippendale Canopy Bed /circa 1750-1790 $6.99 |
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House of Miniatures Single Low Post Bed Chippendale Circa 1760-1770 Kit Unused $18.97 |
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House of Miniatures Single Low Post Bed Chippendale #40060 NIB SEALED $12.99 |
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House of Miniatures Chippendale Canopy Bed #40014 $10.99 |
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House of Miniatures – Chippendale Canopy Bed Kit – 40014 $2.84 |
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Dollhouse miniature X-Acto House OF MINIATURES 40014 Chippendale Canopy Bed $4.50 |
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Dollhouse 1:12 Miniature House of Miniatures Chippendale Canopy Bed Unassembled $1.04 |
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House of Miniatures Chippendale Low Post Bed #40033 NIB Sealed $13.59 |
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House of Miniatures Chippendale Canopy Bed #40014 NIB Sealed $12.74 |
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House of Miniatures Single Low Post Bed Chippendale #40060 $12.74 |
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VTG X-ACTO Doll House MINIATURE CHIPPENDALE DAY BED NIP $12.98 |
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VTG X-ACTO House Miniatures CHIPPENDALE CANOPY BED NIP $14.98 |
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1976 THE HOUSE OF MINIATURES CHIPPENDALE SINGLE LOW POST BED 1760-1770 # 40060 $24.95 |
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CHIPPENDALE BED WITH BEDDING Dollhouse Furniture $12.00 |
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Chippendale Tester Bed Kit – Circa 1750-80 #13002 Dollhouse Miniature $16.20 |
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HOUSE OF MINIATURES Chippendale Day Bed/c.1760-1770 $29.99 |
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The House of Miniatures Chippendale Canopy Bed/circa 1750-1790/No.40014 $30.00 |
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The House of Miniatures Single Low Post Bed Chippendale/circa 1760-1770/No.40060 $20.00 |
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HOUSE OF MINIATURES CHIPPENDALE SINGLE LOW POST BED KIT $19.99 |
How to Achieve a Traditional European Look for your Living Room
Furnishing your home with hip and inspiring furniture doesn’t usually come off as an easy task. However, once you have a particular style of theme in mind, it won’t be as hard as you thought in the beginning. For those who are interested in achieving a traditional motif, finding suitable furniture for your decorative needs can be a piece of cake. Today, we’ll go ahead and touch base on finding ideal living Room Furniture that will fit your personal style.
Let’s start with the basics: you know for sure that you’ll need a Coffee Table, sofa and optional matching loveseat, and at least one End Table. Other miscellaneous home accessories such as a console table, media console or television armoire can be discussed about later. The essentials are what we’re going to talk about for now. If you’re thinking of trying to achieve that grand European or 17th century traditional feel for your living room, consider looking at coffee tables and end tables or side tables that include ornate Chippendale-styled legs and other delicate filigrees and details. Visual embellishments in gold paint on Mahogany Wood are also appreciate elements that will simply light up your home in richness.
As for looking for a traditional European styled sofa, think Louis the XIV; in other words, think Baroque style furniture. Despite what you may already know about sofas and loveseats, it’s most likely modern and you’re looking to go for the traditional look. With that said, take a look at elaborately styled seats that feature a wooden frame with curved legs and feet. Mahogany is most likely what you’ll find on the market, but if you find a sofa in a light finish it’ll Make Your living room all the more inviting since too much Dark Wood may darken up a room. To ensure that your sofa alludes a sense of sophisticated fashion, go for sofas that include floral or fleur-de-lis prints.
When it comes to finally choosing the perfect traditional European style furniture, go with what you feel with look good in your home and will suit your personal taste. Oh, and be sure that you’ll be comfortable; just because you’re looking to achieve an air of sophistication doesn’t mean that you should compromise on comfort.
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